Selecting the Best Talent for the Modern Workplace

About this episode

David Cohen joins Nicole Belyna to discuss the importance of human judgment in talent selection amidst the rise of AI in hiring.

AI may be transforming hiring, but identifying the right talent still requires human judgment. David Cohen, executive consultant and author of Selecting the Best, joins Nicole Belyna, SHRM-SCP, for a live recording of Honest HR to explore how behavioral interviewing, culture-driven hiring, and values-based selection can improve retention and long-term performance. Together, they discuss the promise and pitfalls of AI in recruiting, the rise of “skillfishing,” and how organizations can balance efficiency with ethics, transparency, and human connection. Subscribe to Honest HR to get the latest episodes, expert insights, and additional resources delivered straight to your inbox: https://shrm.co/voegyz --- Explore SHRM’s all-new flagships. Content curated by experts. Created for you weekly. Each content journey features engaging podcasts, video, articles, and groundbreaking newsletters tailored to meet your unique needs in your organization and career. Learn More: https://shrm.co/coy63r

People in this episode

Host: Nicole Belyna

Guest: David Cohen

Topics covered

• talent selection
• behavioral interviewing
• AI in recruiting
• culture-driven hiring
• values-based selection
• employee retention
• ethical hiring

Keywords

• talent
• hiring
• AI
• interviewing
• retention
• performance
• ethics
• transparency
• human connection

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Organizations: SHRM

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