AI adoption and junior talent: a conversation with LATTE's Dean Connelly

🆕 | This episode is packed with valuable takeaways for anyone navigating the evolving landscape of communications, recruitment, and tech. Dean Connelly, Founder & PR Recruitment Director at LATTE, discusses the looming talent shortage, the need for agencies to reinvest in junior training, and the rise of AI-specialist roles within PR. Our host: Adrian Ma Follow the conversation: Audio: https://lnkd.in/e5vgGTic Video: https://lnkd.in/eaD6Cyij #PR #PRPodcast #Recuitment #AI #Talent #PRCAFuse

Q3 was the first time I really started to hear and see in real time the effect of AI on PR recruitment. - Agencies opting to hire 1 AE instead of 2. - A complete stop in hiring below AM level. - Candidates rejected for using ChatGPT. - Screening talent based on AI skillset. These are just some of the conversations I've had recently with PR agency leaders that could reflect where the industry is heading. Could we be moving towards an industry powered by AI (not AEs?) - and what does that mean for your PR career/hiring plans? 👇 Tune in to my conversation with Adrian Ma to hear us discuss our thoughts on the reality of how AI adoption will impact recruitment (spoiler: it already is!). https://lnkd.in/eUGw2X3X #AI #recruitment #PRCAFuse #prjobs

🗣️ “A CV that ranked number one dropped out of the top ten the very next day…” With new legislation coming into play across global markets, Martyn Redstone joins us to show how to turn AI intent into safe, effective and explainable practice in HR. This episode is *packed* with insights and takeaways so dive in and get yourself ahead of the game. 👉 Lesson 1: Be incredibly cautious when using large language models to screen CVs… ⬇️ Full episode linked in the comments below #CVscreening #TheDeepDive #Podcast #AIinHR #Hiring #ResponsibleAI

How do we make hiring faster, fairer, and more transparent — for both companies and candidates? In this Perspective Series episode of The Customer Wins, Rich Walker talks with Ty Peck, Co-Founder and CEO of Business Draft, a career acquisition platform that’s transforming how companies hire through smart matchmaking, AI, and a candidate-first design. With over a decade in corporate strategy, Ty shares how he’s building a more human, transparent hiring experience—one where both sides can trust the process. 🎧 Tune in to learn how Ty and Business Draft are: ➡️ Fixing communication breakdowns in hiring ➡️ Replacing resumes with AI-powered profiles ➡️ Balancing automation with human insight ➡️ Building trust through feedback and accountability Ty also discusses how customer feedback shapes Business Draft’s roadmap and why cultural fit is just as important as qualifications. 👉 Listen to the full episode: https://lnkd.in/gQe7hdVs 📩 Subscribe to The Customer Wins newsletter: https://lnkd.in/dYeh8jrC #TheCustomerWins #Podcast #CustomerExperience #Leadership #Growth #Hiring #AI #Recruiting #PerspectiveSeries

Why take a skills-based approach when degrees seem easier? Because hiring for the right skills drives business outcomes. When I joined Julius Schelstraete 🐺 on the #TechWolfPodcast at Workday Rising in San Francisco, we talked about what it really takes to make skill-based hiring work at scale.  At Workday, we started by defining job-critical skills - using our internal data alongside market insights, with TechWolf as our AI partner - and then embedded those skills into every part of our talent practice. Key takeaways: • Problem first, not “skills first.” Start with a business challenge, and let skills be the way you solve it. • Bring your leaders along on the journey. Help your people and business leaders see how clarifying the skills that matter most will make their team more effective, and get their insight on what those skills are. • Real results. Since adopting skills-based hiring, we’ve cut time-to-hire, improved candidate experience, and are seeing a positive impact on new hire performance. Thank you Julius for the great conversation! 🎧 Listen here: https://lnkd.in/eKQ4a9Cc #skillsbasedhiring #AI #HRTransformation #Workday #TechWolfPodcast

Episode 33: The Tech Savvy Recruiter - Reflections, Lessons & What’s Next for AI in Recruitment After nearly two years and 30+ expert interviews, hosts Andrew Rodger and Belinda Kerr sit down to unpack their biggest insights from The Tech Savvy Recruiter so far. From the rise of AI agents and automation tools transforming recruitment workflows, to candid chats about staying curious, avoiding overwhelm, and future-proofing your agenc. This episode is your fast-track catch-up on the biggest shifts in tech, tools, and trends shaping the industry. Tune in for: - Real-world takeaways from the show’s most inspiring guests - How recruiters can use AI today (without the burnout) - Why curiosity beats perfection in a fast-changing tech world 👉 Perfect for: recruiters, staffing leaders, and tech-curious founders ready to turn innovation into a competitive edge. Full Episode: https://lnkd.in/euAYXtBf

Our SVP & Chief Human Resources Officer, Leeann Kaminsky, joined Dave Travers on ZipRecruiter’s Talent All-Stars Podcast to talk about the evolution of recruiting and workforce strategy. In this conversation, they discuss why “the days of posting and praying” are over, how WVU Medicine's internal education programs are helping students move directly into critical roles, and how data and technology guide decision-making for a workforce of 35,000. (podcast link in comments) #talent #HR #recruiting

📚 The most-read books on Vizzy say a lot about the people you could be hiring. From Atomic Habits to Dare to Lead, candidates are sharing their ideas, stories, and favourite thought-leaders which are shaping how they show up at work - giving you deeper insight into what motivates and inspires them. Every Vizzy profile goes beyond education and experience. You’ll discover the podcasts candidates are learning from, the brands that influence them, and the books that expand the way they think. See beyond the CV. Find the thinkers, creators, and doers who’ll shape your business next.

Automation saves time. But empathy, communication, and trust? Still 100% human. Watch Vimal Joshi and Danny Rosenthal explore the future of recruitment in an AI-driven world. Full Episode Link in Comments. #PodcastinRecruitment #StaffingSolutions #RecruitmentOutsourcing #AIinRecruitment

Apparently, the most trusted news source in America isn’t journalists, PR pros, or even AI — it’s your aunt with a Facebook account and your cousin who “heard something on a podcast.” 🔗 https://lnkd.in/emgTj_5H According to the Institute for Public Relations, 82% of Americans trust family for news — compared to 64% who trust local media and just 34% who trust AI. As someone who’s spent decades working with words, that one stings a little. “Word of mouth” is officially beating “word on page.” Maybe there’s a lesson for communicators in that: people crave human context more than perfect or academic sentences. I think they want to know who’s speaking as much as what’s being said. Perhaps the written word can still win back trust — but only if it sounds less like a broadcast from a tower and more like a conversation around the table. Of course, tone alone won’t fix everything (have you tried navigating a news site lately?). But making our messages feel more digestible, human, and trustworthy is a good place to start. Curious how others are thinking about rebuilding trust in journalism and written communication as the world turns to word of mouth and social media for news. Thoughts? #CommunicationsStrategy #TrustInMedia #PRInsights #TheFutureOfNews #PublicRelations #Journalism