How AI is Changing the Hiring Playbook: What Talent Leaders Must Do Now

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• Hosts: Matt Burns, CEO and Co-Founder of atlas copilot and Christopher Rainey , CEO and Co-Founder of HR Leaders

• Guest: Netra Macon, M.S., PHR, Founder & Principal Consultant at Arten Consulting

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Joveo offers a high-performance, AI-led recruitment marketing platform, which combines best-in-class programmatic job advertising, career sites, landing pages, candidate engagement, and conversational AI, to deliver 50% more relevant applicants and 33% lower cost. They power talent attraction for large global businesses, such as Uber, Wells Fargo, Verizon, Adecco, Korn Ferry, and others.

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Overview

On Episode 12 of the FutureWork Show, in partnership with Hacking HR, HR Leaders, and atlas copilot, HR experts Christopher Rainey and Matt Burns sat down with Netra Macon, Founder & Principal Consultant at Arten Consulting, to discuss how AI is transforming the hiring playbook and what talent leaders must do now to stay ahead.

The discussion explored how AI is shifting the way organizations hire and retain talent, highlighting the balance between automation and human decision-making. Netra emphasized that AI should not replace human intuition but serve as a tool to improve efficiency, candidate engagement, and hiring quality. The conversation covered the evolving role of recruiters, the importance of internal AI education, and how organizations can create AI sandboxes to encourage experimentation without risk.

A key theme was the role of AI-driven talent marketplaces and internal mobility solutions. Organizations need to move beyond traditional job descriptions and develop frameworks that empower employees to own their career growth. The speakers highlighted that the future of hiring will be defined by skills-based talent management, AI-assisted decision-making, and personalized career pathways.

Ultimately, the discussion reinforced that while AI is revolutionizing talent acquisition, the core principles of effective HR remain unchanged: fostering engagement, strategic workforce planning, and putting people first.

How AI is Changing the Hiring Playbook

On the latest episode of FutureWork, HR leaders and talent experts explored AI’s impact on recruitment, employee engagement, and workforce planning. Here are the key takeaways from the conversation.

From Administrative Recruiting to Strategic Talent Leadership

Traditional hiring models, focused on filling roles as they become vacant, are no longer sustainable. Instead, AI is enabling recruiters to become strategic advisors by:

• Using AI-driven insights to anticipate hiring needs and build proactive talent pipelines.

• Enhancing efficiency by reducing time spent on manual screening and administrative tasks.

• Aligning recruitment strategies with long-term business objectives.

By leveraging AI effectively, HR professionals can move beyond transactional recruiting and focus on high-impact workforce planning.

AI-Powered Internal Talent Marketplaces and Career Mobility

A major shift in workforce planning is the transition from job-based hiring to skills-based career development. Organizations that thrive in the future of work will:

• Move away from rigid job descriptions and focus on transferable skills and competencies.

• Develop AI-powered talent marketplaces to help employees explore internal career opportunities.

• Offer continuous learning resources to upskill employees for emerging roles.

By empowering employees to take ownership of their career development, companies can increase retention and build a more agile workforce.

Employer Branding and AI-Enhanced Candidate Experience

To attract and retain top talent, organizations must prioritize building a strong employer brand and improving the candidate experience. The discussion highlighted the importance of:

• Creating AI-powered career portals that provide personalized job recommendations and insights.

• Engaging with candidates asynchronously to offer a more seamless application process.

• Using AI to ensure consistent, inclusive hiring practices that reduce bias while maintaining human decision-making in critical moments.

Organizations that successfully implement AI in recruitment will create a more engaging, transparent hiring experience that aligns with business goals.

Operationalizing AI and Ethical Considerations

Successfully integrating AI into HR requires a structured approach, including:

• Establishing an AI Ethics Council to ensure responsible AI adoption.

• Providing HR teams with AI education and hands-on experimentation opportunities.

• Implementing AI solutions that enhance, rather than replace, human judgment in hiring.

Companies that proactively establish AI governance and encourage innovation will be well-positioned for long-term success.

Looking Ahead

The conversation underscored that AI is not a magic solution—it is a tool that must be thoughtfully applied to drive better hiring outcomes. Organizations that embrace AI strategically, prioritize human-AI collaboration, and invest in skills-based talent management will thrive in the evolving world of work.

As one panelist noted, "Success in 2025 will come from balancing innovation with a people-first approach, leveraging technology without losing sight of the human experience."

By implementing these strategies, HR leaders can build future-ready organizations that attract and retain top talent in an increasingly AI-driven job market.

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Find Out More About Joveo

Joveo offers a high-performance, AI-led recruitment marketing platform, which combines best-in-class programmatic job advertising, career sites, landing pages, candidate engagement, and conversational AI, to deliver 50% more relevant applicants and 33% lower cost. They power talent attraction for large global businesses, such as Uber, Wells Fargo, Verizon, Adecco, Korn Ferry, and others.

🙏 We couldn't do it without you!

Thank you Netra Macon, M.S., PHR for sharing your time, expertise, and vision with our listeners.

Also our episode and series partner, Joveo and their brilliant team:

• Kshitij Jain, Founder & CEO

• Yazad Dalal, Chief Growth Officer

• Shehzad Karkhanawala Chief Marketing Officer

And: Hacking HR ,HR Leaders ,Christopher Rainey & Matt Burns.

Thank you to our previous guests: Tim Young, Jennifer Moore and Rupert Brown, Dani Monaghan and Cher Murphy, Britton Bloch and Richard Gregory, Wagner Denuzzo, LCSW (He/Him/His), Horst Gallo, Christopher Lind, Mercedes Escala, Sofian Lamali 🌍 and Ian OKeefe.

Previous Episodes

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• Episode 1: 'How to Build Talent Pipelines for Seasonal and Surge Hiring' with Wagner Denuzzo, LCSW (He/Him/His)

• Episode 2: 'How to use AI to Attract & Retain World-Class Talent' with Horst Gallo

• Episode 3: "Recruitment Automation: What Do You Do with the Savings?" with Christopher Lind

• Episode 4: "Continuous Hiring in High-Turnover Industries" with Mercedes Escala

• Episode 5:"Building a Talent Strategy for Hard-to-Fill Regions & Roles" with Sofian Lamali 🌍

• Episode 6: "How Analytics Supercharges Your Talent Strategy" with Ian OKeefe

• Episode 7: "The Future of Work is Now: How HR Leaders Can Navigate the AI Revolution" with Britton Bloch, M.B.A., Ph.D. Student and Richard Gregory.

• Episode 8: "Creating a Magnetic Employer Brand: Lessons from Top Companies" with Dani Monaghan and Cher Murphy

• Episode 9: "How to Realize Change Resilience in Digital Transformations" with Jennifer Moore and Rupert Brown

• Episode 10: "How HR Leaders Are Redefining Talent Acquisition and Retention in 2025" with Tim Young

• Episode 11: "How to Build a High-Performing Global Workforce in 2025" with Craig Robbins