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Our latest “Tech Connects” guest is Katrina Collier, who has appeared on the show before. She’s a recruiting expert who is an author, speaker, mentor and facilitator who specializes in the human side of talent acquisition. She’s passionate about empowering recruiters and companies to deliver a great candidate experience. Her latest book is “Reboot Hiring,” which focuses on how executives, managers and other business leaders can effectively reboot the recruiting process, which has only become more complicated and costly in recent years.
As you’ll hear in our discussion, Katrina believes that AI doesn’t solve all the problems currently facing talent acquisition professionals and recruiters. Instead, companies looking to hire the best tech talent need to focus on the human side more than ever before.
Key takeaways from the chat included:
First, the pandemic, economic upheaval, and the rise of AI have significantly altered the talent acquisition landscape. Companies have been overhiring and downsizing multiple times, leading to a chaotic and uncertain environment. While this situation may take some time to resolve, it also represents an opportunity for recruiters and companies willing to approach the recruiting challenge with emotional intelligence.
Second, while AI brings potential benefits to TA, it can also create biases and challenges. It is important to use AI strategically and ethically, focusing on areas where it can add value, such as automation and data analytics. However, relying solely on AI can lead to suboptimal outcomes, especially where human judgment and emotional intelligence are critical.
Third, despite advances in AI, human interaction is still essential for successful talent acquisition. Managers need to build strong relationships with their TA teams, listen to their expertise, and collaborate effectively. By prioritizing human connection and understanding, companies can create a more engaging and effective recruiting process.
Fourth, emotional intelligence is essential to navigate the complex challenges of modern TA. Leaders must be willing to be vulnerable, admit limitations, and seek guidance from their teams. By fostering a culture of collaboration and trust, leaders can create a more positive and productive work environment.
We covered quite a bit in this episode, so if you missed anything, give it another listen. See you next time. And remember: Dice is the best resource for finding the tech talent you need to fill your open positions, and the best place for tech professionals to grow their tech careers.
