Guest: Christine Boyce, Global Innovation Leader at ManpowerGroup/Right Management “We have to stress-test innovation in the messiness of real-world hiring, not just ideal lab conditions.” -Christine Boyce In this episode of Psych Tech @ Work, I’m joined by my longtime friend Christine Boyce , Global Innovation Leader at ManpowerGroup/Right Management, to explore how innovation — especially around AI — is reshaping hiring and talent development at scale, and why solving for trust, transparency, ...
May 12, 2025•52 min
"Part of putting an AI strategy together is understanding the limitations and where unintended consequences could occur, which is why you need diversity of thought within committees created to guide AI governance and ethics." – Bob Pulver My guest for this episode is my friend in ethical/responsible AI, Bob Pulver , the founder of CognitivePath.io and host of the podcast "Elevate Your AIQ." Bob specializes in helping organizations navigate the complexities of responsible AI, from strategic adopt...
Apr 15, 2025•55 min
“We have to move beyond the idea that a skills-based job description is enough—there needs to be validation, assessment, and a clear pathway for job seekers to prove their abilities.” -Jason Tyszko In this episode of Psych Tech @ Work , I sit down with Jason Tyszko , Senior Vice President of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation , to discuss what it really takes to make skills-based hiring a reality . Jason oversees the Foundation’s T3 Innovation Network , a public-private initiative aimed at ...
Mar 18, 2025•59 min•Ep. 94
In our recent LinkedIn Live session my esteemed colleague, Neil Morelli , founder of Workplace Labs , and I present a philosophical but practical approach to the adoption of HR Tech tools. Check out the full video of the presentation attached to this post and our accompanying slides (found at the bottom of the post). Here is a quick overview of the ideas that form the foundation of the presentation. “The highest-level goal of the talent acquisition (TA) function is to ensure that an organization...
Mar 12, 2025•50 min
"The hiring industry is at a breaking point—AI is putting pressure on old systems that were never designed for this level of automation." – Jeff Taylor In this episode of Psych Tech @ Work , I am joined by Jeff Taylor, serial entrepreneur and founder of Monster.com, & Boomband a revolutionary new platform that is looking to turn hiring on its ear. Few people have shaped the hiring industry as profoundly as Jeff, whose vision transformed job search from a niche experiment into an industry sta...
Feb 28, 2025•48 min
“The future of assessments is about customization at scale. AI allows us to generate and adapt assessments in real-time, making them more relevant to specific job roles.” –Ben Williams Introduction: In this episode of Psych Tech @ Work , I sit down with Ben Williams, Managing Director of Sten 10, to discuss how AI is reshaping the field of psychometric assessments and hiring processes. Our conversation dives into the evolving landscape of AI-driven assessments, the ethical considerations of usin...
Feb 14, 2025•1 hr 1 min
“We need global standards to define and verify skills, or we’ll be left with confusion and inconsistency across industries.” -Notebook LM’s Deep Dive Podcast Hosts Skills based hiring is all the rage, and so is AI. So what happens when you mix the two? In this special edition of Psych Tech @ Work , I handed the mic over to AI using Google’s Notebook LM. The result? A fully AI-generated exploration of the evolving world of skills-based hiring. But how well did AI do at covering this complex and n...
Jan 31, 2025•23 min
“Technology should enable human connection, not replace it.” —Alison Eyring Introduction In this episode, I’m joined by my friend Alison Eyring, an IO psychologist with decades of experience in the realm of global leadership and talent development and the founder of Produgie . I have known Alison for a very long time - in fact she was my first “real world” project sponsor back in 1994! It was a pleasure to welcome Alison to the show for a great conversation about the role of human centered desig...
Jan 10, 2025•52 min
"AI isn’t replacing people—it's augmenting them. The people who know how to use AI will replace those who don’t : "Redesigning jobs is about understanding which tasks humans excel at and which tasks AI can handle—then finding the perfect balance." Guest: Sania Khan * Labor Economist, founder of Inflection Point Consulting, Chief Economist at a leading talent intelligence AI company, Senior Economist at the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Summary: In this episode of Psych Tech @ Work , I welcome...
Dec 19, 2024•1 hr 2 min
"The most important competency for success in global assignments? Humility—being willing to learn how to succeed in a new cultural context." * Paula Caligiuri Paula is THE expert in this realm! In this episode, I welcome Paula Caligiuri, a renowned expert in cross-cultural psychology and global leadership and author of many books about cross-cultural adaptation and career happiness, the latest ones being: Build Your Cultural Agility: The Nine Competencies of Successful Global Professionals (2021...
Dec 06, 2024•48 min
"Hiring is broken not because of a lack of tools, but because we lack a disciplined, strategic approach. Technology only works when we have the right foundation." –Linda Brenner * In this episode of Psych Tech @ Work, I welcome my long time friend and collaborator Linda Brenner for some straight talk about the challenges facing TA leaders in the age of talent shortages, AI, and general global insanity. * This conversation serves as a roadmap for talent acquisition leaders looking to rethink thei...
Nov 15, 2024•1 hr 2 min
"We’re generating assessments faster than ever, but our real test is ensuring that these tools are fair and reliable across diverse candidate groups." –Louis Hickman In this episode I welcome my friend, super dad, and ex- professional wrestler Louis Hickman for a killer conversation about the ins and outs of using LLMs to create and score assessments. Louis is a professor at Virginia Tech specializing in research on AI and large language models in assessment and hiring processes. He knows a thin...
Oct 31, 2024•1 hr 2 min
Meghan: "Skills are the driver of the future of work. Without validation, there’s no trust, and without trust, you can’t make decisions based on skills." In this episode of Psych Tech @ Work I welcome my new friend Meghan Raftery who is an Education Designer and skills validation expert who works at Educational Design Lab - a community that is dedicated to doing skills based hiring the right way by ensuring that skills are verified and portable across the world of education and work. Meghan offe...
Oct 17, 2024•1 hr 2 min
"The real challenge isn't just defining skills, but creating a system where hiring criteria and performance criteria align—where your hiring approach is integrated into your company’s everyday operations." —Matthias Schmeisser Summary: In this episode of "Psych Tech @ Work," I am joined by Matthias Schmeisser, a talent acquisition leader from Berlin Germany who is passionate about skills based hiring. Much of our conversation is focused on sharing Matthias’ experience on the path to transforming...
Oct 04, 2024•1 hr 1 min
"In the absence of trust, people will disengage. No amount of technology or process can replace the human need for belief and belonging." -Julian Stodd This episode is a must listen for those looking to expand their ideas about leadership, technology, and the psychology of work! In this episode of "Psych Tech @ Work," I welcome Julian Stodd, founder of Sea Salt Learning and prolific author whose work challenges conventional views on leadership, work, and technology, by looking at them through ne...
Oct 02, 2024•55 min
“The challenge isn’t just identifying skills, but ensuring the data is validated, diverse, and reflective of real-world performance." Greg Gasperin Summary: My guest for this episode is Greg Gasperin, CEO and Co-Founder of Merify, a skills data verification platform. Greg and I discuss the future of skills-based hiring, which we both agree requires a shift from traditional resumes and degree-based qualifications to more dynamic and validated assessments of a candidate’s Skills. We discuss the fa...
Aug 23, 2024•56 min
"It's about selling objectivity, not just science. We need to make sense of the vast data around us to help businesses make better decisions." -Eric Sydell Summary: In this episode of "Psych Tech @ Work," my long time friend Eric Sydell, IO psychologist, genius, and co-founder of Vero AI, joins me to discuss the transformative potential of AI in the workplace and the importance of responsible innovation. This episode offers a deep dive into the practical applications of AI in HR tech, the necess...
Aug 09, 2024•57 min
"It's important to understand that disability is contextual. One can be both enabled and disabled by their neurodivergence depending on the environment and the task at hand."-Nancy Doyle "The way we diagnose and support neurodivergence needs to evolve. We're still using outdated models that don't consider the full spectrum of human cognitive diversity."-Nancy Doyle Summary: In this episode of "Psych Tech @ Work," I welcome my new friend Nancy Doyle, founder and CEO of Genius Within and visiting ...
Jul 26, 2024•55 min
"It’s important to be a sponge when you're early in your career. Pick up pieces of what everybody else is doing that looks like it's working, and if it doesn't work, then you learn and grow from it." Brandon Sulzberg "Having an open mind early in your career can lead you to discover new interests and opportunities you might have otherwise overlooked." Joe Prinzevalli Summary: In this episode I welcome Brando & Joe, recent graduates from Hofstra University’s IO Psychology program and hosts of...
Jul 10, 2024•1 hr 3 min
"Organizational justice is about ensuring that every individual feels they are treated fairly and with respect in all aspects of their work. It’s not just about the outcomes they receive, but how those outcomes are decided and communicated. Fair processes and respectful treatment are fundamental to maintaining trust and equity within any organization." -Stephen Gilliland Summary: In this episode of "Psych Tech @ Work," Steven Gilliland, a distinguished professor and expert in organizational just...
Jun 20, 2024•57 min
"Skills-based hiring isn't just removing a degree requirement from a job description. It takes a long time and serious commitment to see it through." -Matt Alder Summary: My guest for this episode is Matt Alder , podcaster, author, consultant and futurist This is an exciting episode because it includes the first ever episode of The Take it or Leave it Show! This short segment takes place in the middle of our interview. This is a fun segment that provides listeners with expert takes on current ho...
Jun 06, 2024•58 min
"From the EEOC's perspective, whether an employment action, employment decision is made by a human or an algorithm, liability is going to be the same for those companies." "AI tools really have the ability to prevent discrimination, but at the same time, they have the ability to discriminate more than any one individual human being." -EEOC Commissioner Kieth Sonderling. Before we begin- Commissioner Sonderling requested that I share a link to this important report (Algorithms, Artificial Intelli...
May 23, 2024•53 min
"Everything really starts with the customer. It's not just about having a technology, but understanding the problem you're solving." -George LaRoque Summary: In this episode, George LaRocque, a leading HR technology analyst, investor and the founder of Work Tech- the #1 source of truth around investment and growth in the HR Tech market, joins me to discuss the evolving landscape of HR technology with a twist on its psychological impact on employees and job candidates. We discuss important topics...
May 09, 2024•52 min
In this episode I welcome JP Elliot, HR and Talent Executive & Host of the Future of HR Podcast . JP Elliott is a forward-thinking global human resources executive with extensive experience implementing human capital initiatives that drive business results, improve organizational performance, and elevate company culture. He is a trusted business partner to C-level and senior management teams who can translate business needs into people strategies aligned with the enterprise priorities and P&...
Apr 25, 2024•48 min
Quote: We talk about the effect of technology on everything, but ultimately, it's the people that matter." This theme has shown up repeatedly, emphasizing that technology doesn't have uniform effects; we have to consider the psychology of implementation, how it's used, and its context. Summary: In a thought-provoking episode of "People, Science, Inc.," Dr. Charles Handler sits down with Dr. Tara Behrend, a leading expert in the intersection of industrial-organizational psychology and technolog...
Apr 17, 2024•1 hr
"Legislation... has not kept up with the pace of technological advancements, posing significant challenges for ensuring fairness in AI-driven hiring processes." -Matt Scherer Summary: In this episode of "Science 4-Hire," I welcome Matt Scherer , Senior Policy Counsel for Workers' Rights at the Center for Democracy in Technology , a non-profit based in Washington, D.C. The CDT champions the advancement of civil rights in the digital age, striving to ensure technology respects and enhances individ...
Mar 26, 2024•54 min
In this episode of Science 4-Hire, I welcome my new friend Martyn Redstone, founder of pplbots and a pioneering force in the intersection of conversational AI and recruitment technology. We have a fun and meaningful conversation about the evolution of chatbots and the role of generative AI in the recruitment process. With over two decades in technology and a laser focus on conversational AI solutions for recruitment, Martyn shares his journey through the advancement of chatbots from simplistic d...
Mar 19, 2024•56 min
"This AI piece and all the ethics and governance and everything that goes around that... it really warrants a dedicated role and some specific communities focused on AI ethics and risks." Bob Pulver : Founder of Cognitive Path Summary: My guest for this episode is Bob Pulver, a seasoned expert in the intersection of artificial intelligence and talent acquisition, bringing with him over two decades of experience from his tenure at IBM to the forefront of AI ethics and responsible implementation. ...
Mar 12, 2024•57 min
“So most of the world is made up of full stack application developers who build software for anything from HRIS to accounting, to supply chain, and what have you? For those people to easily add generative AI capabilities into their applications while remaining in compliance with the security, trust, and safety requirements that enterprises have, well that's a fairly difficult challenge.” Vivek Sriram - Co-founder of Bookend.ai Summary: In this episode of Science 4-Hire, I welcome my old friend a...
Feb 27, 2024•46 min
"There is no one way to do recruitment right, there are many ways to do it right but even more ways to do it badly." -Bas van de Haterd "The reality is that we're in an era of experimentation. We have to experiment continuously." -Kevin Wheeler Summary: In this episode of Science 4-Hire I welcome two old friends, distinguished Science 4-Hire alumni, and talent acquisition experts, Kevin Wheeler and Bas van de Hatred. The show is dedicated to a deep dive into their new book "Talent Acquisition Ex...
Feb 21, 2024•53 min
