Leah Harrigan | AI and the Impact on Talent Acquisition

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Leah Harrigan discusses the impact of AI on talent acquisition and the importance of maintaining a human connection in recruitment.

Navigating AI in Recruitment – Promises, Pitfalls, and the Human Connection In this engaging episode, Chris (Host) interviews Leah Harrigan, a highly experienced talent acquisition specialist with over 20 years of expertise across agency and corporate recruitment. Having worked in dynamic industries such as tech, construction, airline, and agriculture, Leah brings a pragmatic and insightful view into the evolving recruitment landscape. Their conversation dives deep into the influence of AI on recruitment, the challenges faced by job seekers and recruiters alike, and the importance of preserving the human element in the hiring process. Key Themes Covered: Diverse Recruitment Expertise: Leah kicks off the episode by sharing her perspective on the balance between agency and corporate recruitment models in her 20-year career across varied industries. She emphasizes the importance of partnership between these models, highlighting the unique strengths each brings to the table. The Impact of AI on Talent Acquisition Efforts: Leah assesses AI’s role in recruitment, discussing its benefits and drawbacks. While automation ensures faster applicant screening and increased efficiency, AI…

People in this episode

Host: Chris

Guest: Leah Harrigan

Topics covered

• AI in recruitment
• talent acquisition
• human connection in hiring
• challenges in recruitment
• agency vs corporate recruitment
• automation in hiring

Keywords

• AI
• recruitment
• talent acquisition
• human element
• job seekers
• automation
• applicant screening

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Organizations: StudioPod Media