Rectech: The Recruiting Technology Podcast

I travelled to Nashville for RecFest USA and hit up some industry folks while walking the grounds. In this episode you'll hear from; Mark Anderson form Advantage.ai Dan Sapir from JobGet Jake Morse from Pillar.hr Stephen McGrath from Poetry Gina Aliot from Shaker Steve Levy from DHI Group Krista Tan from Talent Collective Enjoy the audio!

Employ Inc., parent company of JazzHR, Lever, Jobvite and NXTThing RPO, today announced the opening of a new office space in Denver, Colo. this “Center of Excellence” will serve as a vital hub for strategic initiatives and operations in Denver, enabling Employ with a more collaborative environment to foster innovation and growth. https://hrtechfeed.com/employ-inc-opens-colorado-office/ SAN FRANCISCO — Censia, a leader in AI-driven talent intelligence solutions, announces a strategic investment from Workday Ventures. This investment underscores Censia’s innovative capabilities and positions it as a leading player in revolutionizing talent management through responsible artificial intelligence. https://hrtechfeed.com/censia-announces-investment-from-workday-ventures/ CareerBUilder & monster the completion of all customary regulatory approvals,for their recent merger. As previously announced, the combination of CareerBuilder and Monster brings together two complementary brands to create a job board with g

The Muse, a leading career platform serving millions of next-generation job seekers and fast growing companies, today announced the launch of Muse Productions, a dedicated content creation studio that helps companies activate their employer brands and build their teams. From expertly crafted articles to dynamic videos, Muse Productions offers solutions that seamlessly integrate with a client’s employer brand to attract, recruit, and retain top talent. https://hrtechfeed.com/the-muse-launches-a-dedicated-content-creation-studio-for-employer-branding/  Vangst, the cannabis industry’s leading hiring platform, today announced its acquisition of GreenForce, a cannabis temporary staffing agency operating in Oregon & Arizona. GreenForce Founder & CEO Ryan Rosenfeld will join Vangst as the Chief Business Officer, focused on further regional and national expansion, effective immediately. The acquisition marks Vangst’s second acquisition of 2024. https://hrtechfeed.com/vangst-acquires-greenforce/ Workday just pub

Startup TalentWell has announced the launch of its next-generation talent sourcing platform, featuring the latest in generative AI technology. TalentWell enables hiring managers and recruiters to discover top talent and then connect in a way that truly resonates. Unlike other solutions that rely on generic, forgettable messaging, TalentWell generates personalized emails and videos that get candidates’ attention and boost response rates, helping companies build their dream teams faster than ever. https://hrtechfeed.com/talentwell-launches-ai-generated-recruiter-outreach-videos/ Job board solution provider Smart Job Board, one of my top recommendations, has launched new AI matching features into its platform. https://hrtechfeed.com/job-board-software-provider-adds-ai-functionality-for-publishers/ Following a successful beta program, ZipRecruiter®, a leading online employment marketplace, today fully launched ZipIntro, a new solution that accelerates face-to-face connections for a faster and more personal

INDIANAPOLIS—-DirectEmployers Association, the leading provider of OFCCP compliance solutions, today announced the acquisition of EqualityMagazines.com and its network of diversity-focused job boards, including BlackPerspective.com, Hispanic-Today.com, VeteransEnterprise.com, and WIB-I.com. https://hrtechfeed.com/directemployers-acquires-multiple-diversity-job-boards/ SAN FRANCISCO — SmartRecruiters, a leader in enterprise talent acquisition software, today announced the appointment of Rebecca Carr, an established product leader and HR technology executive, as the company’s new Chief Executive Officer. Rebecca also joins the company’s Board of Directors. https://hrtechfeed.com/smartrecruiters-has-a-new-ceo/ Tilt, a platform for leave management solutions, has announced the successful completion of its $15 million Series B funding round. This round was led by Bramalea Partners, with additional participation from HearstLab and continued support from Firework Ventures, Origin Ventures, and Techstars.

Are you looking to make a difference while supporting our veterans? Watch our engaging roundtable discussion as we dive into the essential strategies for creating a top-tier veteran hiring program. Our esteemed speakers, Veterans Chris Miles from Sonepar and Steven Janke from Semper Forward, will share their invaluable insights garnered from years of experience in military relations and talent pipeline development. Roundtable Takeaways: Mission-Driven Solutions: Witness how military hiring programs provide better customer solutions through veterans’ problem-solving skills. Best Practices in Talent Acquisition: Learn how to attract, engage, and retain talented veterans and military spouses. Creating Inclusive Work Environments: Gain insights on fostering supportive and inclusive workplaces for military-affiliated employees. Supporting Military Transition: Learn strategies for facilitating smooth transitions for active-duty military personnel, spouses, and veterans while bridging the gap between them and

Sense, a market leader in AI-driven talent engagement solutions for enterprise recruiting, announced the launch of its new Career Sites solution. This innovative product empowers companies to seamlessly build and launch a career site with brand consistency, an intuitive design, and robust recruiting features. https://hrtechfeed.com/sense-launches-career-site-solution/ Job search engine DirectlyApply, has announced the release of a new search experience that matches job seekers with opportunities based on the unique details of their resumes. https://hrtechfeed.com/directlyapply-redefines-job-search-with-resume-powered-matching-technology/ Fama Technologies, the social media screening platform announced their newest feature: Instagram Reels as a Source! With this release, Fama is taking a large step forward in helping its clients identify signals of workplace misconduct that may only appear in video format.  https://hrtechfeed.com/fama-announces-new-instagram-reels-as-a-source-feature/ The HR Technolog

Fiverr is enhancing its freelancer for hire features introducing professions as well as hourly rates for users on the platform. I am joined by head of HR Orin Burg and Laura Podesta form their PR team to hear more. “Major shifts in the workplace, including heightened focus around skills and upskilling, diverse new roles from seasoned fractional executives to first-time side hustlers, and the introduction of new technologies, demands new solutions,” said Micha Kaufman, founder and CEO of Fiverr. “Today’s new releases are providing an expanded breadth of options for businesses of all sizes to recruit skilled talent and integrate freelancers into their workforce. By elevating how freelancers are featured to include their full set of skills and providing flexible options for working hourly, hiring managers and businesses can better recruit the talent they need.”

Raleigh, NC – CloudPay, a leading independent provider of global payroll and payment solutions, today announces the closing of a $120 million funding round led by Blue Owl Capital with the participation of existing shareholders Rho Capital Partners, The Olayan Group and Hollyport Capital. The funding further strengthens CloudPay’s capital base and provides flexibility for future growth opportunities. https://hrtechfeed.com/payroll-provider-secures-120-million-in-funding/ Tezi, an AI-powered recruiting startup based in Menlo Park, California, has secured $9 million in seed funding led by 8VC and Audacious Ventures. The company plans to utilize the investment to accelerate product development and expand operations ahead of its anticipated launch in Fall 2024. https://hrtechfeed.com/new-virtual-recruiter-platform-raises-9m/ CHICAGO — When, the AI-powered offboarding solution designed to help employees navigate post-employment transitions and maintain access to healthcare by offering more affordable alterna

– Topic: Ford’s TA Process: A Case Study using Kaizen for Data Driving Continuous Improvement – Speakers: Melissa Thompson, Global Head of Talent Acquisition of Ford Motor Company, Leah Daniels, Alex Murphy Watch our insightful discussion on how Ford leverages the Kaizen approach in talent acquisition process improvement. Learn from industry expert Melissa Thompson, Ford’s Global Talent Leader, as she dissects Ford’s successful turnaround on college hiring, and improvements in Ford’s overall hiring optimization, offering practical insights and strategies for your own recruitment journey.

TalentXi, a provider of recruitment programmatic marketing, has announced the launch of its new AI beta program. The beta program now offers companies access to our technology, which is already licensed by several other organizations. TalentXi’s innovative employment branding programmatic advertising platform leverages advanced programmatic advertising algorithms to streamline passive candidate talent acquisition while enhancing recruiter productivity and reducing cost. https://hrtechfeed.com/new-hr-tech-form-talentxi-peopleperhour/ TalentDesk Group’s flagship marketplace for freelancers – PeoplePerHour.com, which originally launched in 2007 and grew into one of the foremost platforms of its kind – is now reinvented with AI-powered Phoenix driving the experience, negating the need for time-consuming database searches and filtering.  https://hrtechfeed.com/new-hr-tech-form-talentxi-peopleperhour/ Cangrade today announced that it has launched two new products: Candidate Matching and Internal Talent Marketp

If you want to hear what the future of recruiting will sound like check out this audio from my conversation with Max Armbruster the CEO at Talkpush.

  Apploi, a leading provider of workforce solutions for the healthcare industry, announced that Will Plourde has joined the team as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Plourde comes with 20+ years of experience in both the healthcare and human capital management space. https://hrtechfeed.com/apploi-announces-will-plourde-as-new-cto/ Hiring platform Greenhouse,announced its Summer 2024 product releases, including a variety of powerful tools that help companies reduce bias and streamline the hiring process so that they can find great talent even faster. https://hrtechfeed.com/new-hr-tech-from-greenhouse-agilehro/ The upcoming HR Technology Conference & Exposition® announced that disruptive leadership expert and New York Times bestselling author Charlene Li will present this year’s opening keynote. The annual event will take place at Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, September 24 – 26, 2024. Li is scheduled to speak on Tuesday, September 24, 2024, at 3:45 p.m. PT. https://hrtechfeed.com/leadership-expert-cha

An insightful discussion featuring the founding father of Recruiting Operations, author and industry expert James Colino, and Hiring Operations & DEI thought leader and strategist Nona Renfro, on securing funding and hiring your first recruiting operations expert. James leads Recruitment Operations for Sheetz and literally wrote the book on RecOps. Nona has been an executive advisor for critical talent transformation initiatives, adding Recruiting Operations at companies like Amazon and Google Fiber and working with clients like Revolut (Fintech), Rackspace (Tech), Ericsson (Telco), Verifone (Banking), and L3 (Defense). James and Nona joined the JobSync Recruitment Roundtable to discuss proven strategies to secure initial funding to build a Recruiting Operations function and help us all understand the key factors in making a successful first Rec Ops hire.

Leading U.S., U.K., and India tech hiring platform hackajob has introduced hackajob intelligence, an end-to-end hiring platform designed to transform the way tech teams are built and managed. The new feature aims to streamline the entire hiring process from a single prompt. https://hrtechfeed.com/hackajob-launches-end-to-end-ai-assisted-platform-for-tech-hiring/ iCIMS announced availability of its summer release …This release is designed to help organizations worldwide build stronger candidate connections and faster recruiting workflows with AI-powered products and capabilities.  Sense announced the launch of its Candidate Relationship Management (CRM) platform. This comprehensive solution streamlines the entire talent acquisition process by centralizing candidate data, communications, and engagement in a single, user-friendly platform. https://hrtechfeed.com/new-hr-tech-from-icims-and-sense/ CHICAGO – RiseKit, a purpose-built software platform that enables economic mobility by connecting underrepresent

In the last of my SHRM 24 conversations I chatted up Mike Stafiej the CEO of employee referral tool ERIN. Travel sponsored by Jobcase.com

In my latest SHRM 24 conversation we’ll talk to Jenifer Dulski the founder of team performance software Rising Team. The company recently raised 8 million in funding and we’ll find out more about this new hr tech startup. Rec Tech Media travel to SHRM is sponsored by Jobcase.com  

Recorded live at SHRM24 in Chicago, Kahina Ouerdane, Chief People Officer of Workleap. Kahina has been mastering the art of managing people for more than a decade, previously at PwC as a consultant, and now at Workleap. RecTech Media travel sponsored by our friends at Jobcase.com  

At the SHRM 24 expo in Chicago I sat down with Yutaka Takagi, Principal Product Evangelist at isolved along with one of their customers to get her feedback with the HCM platform. RecTech travel sponsored by Jobcase.com

Adam Posner, founder of managing director of NHP Talent Group, a boutique NYC based ING agency with expertise in marketing, media and advertising. He's also also the Pause where he interviews top experts, entrepreneurs and thought leaders from the world of entrepreneurship, TA and personal growth and other world-class, amazing humans on their insights into their own career journey. RecTech Media Travel sponsore by Jobcase.com