In this episode of the Recruiting Technology Podcast, host Jason Roberts is joined by Felix Wetzel to discuss the transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in recruitment. They explore Felix's 'Recruitment Renaissance Manifesto,' emphasizing the need to reimagine recruitment processes rather than just automating them. The conversation covers the integration of AI to enhance human expertise, the critical touchpoints for human interaction in recruitment, and the implications of AI on job seekers and recruiters alike. They highlight real-world applications, including increased productivity and improved candidate experiences, outlining a vision where advanced technology fosters more meaningful human connections in the hiring process.

00:00 Introduction and Special Guest Announcement
00:54 Discussing the Recruitment Renaissance Manifesto
02:08 The Role of AI in Recruitment
03:32 Personalized Candidate Experience with AI
06:29 Future of Recruitment: Candidate Agents and Data Usage
09:40 Cost and Efficiency of AI vs. Human Solutions
15:30 Human Interaction in Automated Recruitment Processes
18:52 Adapting Processes to New Technologies
22:50 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

AI Legislation and Its Impact on HR Technology: Insights from Mobley vs. Workday Case

In this episode, Andrew Gadomski and Jason Roberts return to discuss the latest developments in recruiting technology with a focus on the Mobley vs. Workday lawsuit. They delve into the implications of recent AI-related legislation on HR tech companies and the broader industry. The hosts provide a detailed overview of the case where plaintiffs allege Workday's AI systems facilitated age and disability discrimination in their automated job application processes. With the judge allowing the case to proceed as a collective action, the conversation shifts to the effects this ruling could have on HR technology, including HCM tools, applicant tracking systems, and CRM systems. They explore the potential winners and losers in this scenario, emphasize the importance of AI audits, and discuss the practicality of Workday notifying a vast number of applicants about the case. Additionally, Jason shares insights about his latest venture, Better Thing AI, and its compliance with AI legislation.

00:00 Introduction and Hosts
00:32 AI Legislation and Lawsuit Overview
01:09 Details of the Workday Lawsuit
02:37 Notification Challenges and Solutions
09:59 Merits of the Case and AI Concerns
13:15 Implications for HR Technology
19:55 The Impact of Class Action Suits
20:59 Potential Winners and Losers
23:05 Automation in Recruiting
23:41 AI Legislation and Job Matching
24:36 Risks and Responsibilities in AI Deployment
28:41 Challenges in Automated Employment Decisions
32:32 Concluding Thoughts on AI in HR Tech

Hello again friends! We are finding our way back here for some recruiting technology talk and wanted to get started with an AI regulation discussion on NYC 144 and the joys of the relatively new .sucks domain.