In this episode, Lauren and Rob are joined by Lia Taniguchi to discuss Bullhorn’s Talent Grid Report 2025. The conversation highlights the challenges faced by Gen Z candidates, including low satisfaction levels and communication gaps with recruiters.

The trio emphasizes the importance of AI in enhancing recruitment processes by driving speed, responsiveness, and transparency.

They also explore the decline in using recruiters as a primary job-hunting resource, underscoring the ongoing importance of personal connections and the human touch in hiring.

The episode delves into the significance of skill matching, re-skilling, and well-crafted job descriptions in building candidate loyalty.

With creative solutions and the thoughtful application of technology, the discussion ends on an optimistic note about the future of recruitment and staffing.

👉 Read the full Talent Trends Report 2025 here

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This week, Lauren and Rob are joined by their favorite Rec Tech Account Executive, Jack Barnes from Sourcewhale.

Jack is known for his creative approach to prospecting-whether it’s dropping rap videos on LinkedIn or rapping about the product he sells on stage at conferences.

The crew talks about the power of authenticity and fun in prospecting and sales. They also dive into how AI is transforming sales and marketing.

This is a must-listen for anyone in sales or leading a sales team.

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This week, Lauren and Rob are joined by Dries De Coster, CEO of meetDwight.

The discussion centers on the innovative concept of using digital workers in the staffing and recruiting industryparticularly in middle- and back-office roles.

The conversation highlights various use cases for digital workers, including onboarding, compliance, credentialing, and invoicing, while emphasizing the value of a hybrid workforce that combines both digital workers and humans.

Dries also underscores the importance of adapting to new technologies and shares his prediction that staffing agencies will evolve into resellers of digital workers.

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