From Hype to Hiring Outcomes: Jan Grohoske on AI Strategy, Applicant Fraud, and What RPO Partners Must Deliver in 2026
About this episode
The episode discusses the evolving role of AI in talent acquisition and the expectations for RPO providers by 2026.
Artificial intelligence has moved from a competitive advantage to a baseline expectation in talent acquisition — and the pressure on recruiting teams is intensifying. According to the 2026 RPO Buyer Trends Study, conducted by RPOA in partnership with Lighthouse Research and Advisory, AI consulting and expertise is now the number one value employers expect from RPO providers, yet 29% of employers cite balancing AI's benefits against its risks as their top challenge this year. The stakes are hi...
People in this episode
Guest: Jan Grohoske
Topics covered
- AI in recruitment
- talent acquisition
- RPO trends
- applicant fraud
- recruiting challenges
Keywords
- artificial intelligence
- recruitment
- RPO
- applicant fraud
- hiring outcomes
- 2026 trends
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Recruitment Process Outsourcing Association, Lighthouse Research and Advisory
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