EP 209: Balancing AI, Automation and Human Connection
From The Breakthrough Hiring Show: Recruiting and Talent Acquisition Conversations by James Mackey
April 23, 2026 · 50 min
About this episode
Polina Arkhipova discusses the integration of AI and automation in talent acquisition while maintaining a focus on human connection.
With a background in philosophy and logic, Polina Arkhipova approaches talent acquisition through clarity, structure, and continuous learning. At Monta, she’s exploring AI and automation to make recruiting more efficient while staying grounded in what really matters. This conversation unpacks how to thoughtfully evolve TA without losing its human core. Connect with host James Mackey on LinkedIn! Thank you to our sponsor, SecureVision, for making this show possible! Follow us: h...
People in this episode
Host: James Mackey
Guest: Polina Arkhipova
Topics covered
- AI in recruiting
- automation
- human connection
- talent acquisition
- efficiency in hiring
Keywords
- talent acquisition
- AI
- automation
- recruiting
- human connection
- efficiency
- philosophy
- continuous learning
Sponsors
SecureVision
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Organizations: Monta
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