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Rec Tech: the Recruiting Technology Podcast

Chris Russellwww.rectechmedia.com
Hosted by Chris Russell, online recruiting's mad scientist, the RecTech podcast covers all aspects of recruiting technology and recruitment marketing including interesting new tools & vendors. You'll also hear how recruiters leverage technology to find talent. A great listen for HR tech vendors, HR professionals and recruiters everywhere. CONTACT: chris@rectechmedia.com
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5 New HR Tech Funding Announcements

Is your career site delivering the conversion you need? Dalia’s plug-and-play tech turns any employer career site into a high-performance candidate conversion engine — no replatforming required, live in days.Visit dalia.co to learn more. AND by jobcase, Jobcase is an online community where workers of all kinds – like hourly employees, tradespeople and healthcare technicians – access jobs, make connections, and support each other in any aspect of their work life.Visit jobcase.com/hire and tap int...

Jul 24, 202510 min

Indeed ATS Feed Changes Discussion

So Indeed is once again making it difficult for customers to work with them. From now on job feeds must come directly from your ATS …thus forcing recruitment ad agencies who typically create their own feeds to massage the job data and clean it up. This move is yet another example of Indeed throwing its weight around and forcing customer to change their practices yet again…a problem that is continuing to plague the worlds largest jobboard In todays audio, Craig Fisher from Talentnet live and Jim ...

Jul 14, 202551 min

Deel, Phenom, HR Tech Job of the Week

Workleap , a leading Canadian software company building the AI-powered talent management platform teams actually love to use, has acquired Barley , an end-to-end compensation management solution. This acquisition marks a significant step forward in unifying two critical components of talent strategy: performance and compensation. Traditionally managed in isolation through disconnected systems and workflows, these functions are now brought together in one unified platform, enabling HR teams to im...

Jul 10, 20257 min

WarmerJobs is a new B2C Job Referral Site

I spoke with the founder of warmerjobs.com about his new referral job search tool. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jul 07, 202523 min

Joveo, Wisq and Sapia in the News

First up…Sapia.ai, the global leader in ethical and explainable AI for hiring, today announced the release of Job Analysis Studio (JAS™) — a next-generation AI product that enables enterprises to design structured, science-based interviews in minutes, for faster, fairer hiring decisions. https://hrtechfeed.com/sapia-lanches-job-analysis-studio/ Joveo, the programmtica ad vendors, announced the launch of its new AI Career Site Builder , purpose-built for recruitment marketing and talent acquisiti...

Jul 02, 20258 min

How Will AI Change Recruiting Operations

The rapid evolution of Artificial Intelligence presents both unprecedented opportunities and significant challenges for Recruiting and Hiring Operations. This roundtable will delve into how AI is moving beyond simple automation to fundamentally reshape RecOps, from optimizing efficiency and generating deeper insights to transforming candidate and recruiter experiences. We’ll explore AI’s multifaceted impact on the entire hiring ecosystem, distinguishing between its potential as a “virtual assist...

Jun 30, 20251 hr 1 min

CareerBuilder and Monster SOLD!!!

First up…Appcast, the leading recruitment marketing platform powered by programmatic, today announced the launch of Appcast Brand Ads , the recruiting industry’s first brand marketing solution that tracks to the hire. This innovative solution enables employers to engage people on social channels where they spend vast amounts of time. By bringing Appcast’s programmatic technology to social media channels, Appcast Brand Ads allows employers to scale and optimize recruitment campaigns while trackin...

Jun 26, 20258 min

Job Growth is Treading Water | Andrew Flowers Chief Economist @ Appcast

Today, we're diving deep into the latest job numbers, and folks, the U.S. labor market is treading water. While 139,000 jobs in May might sound okay, the reality is, job growth has slowed to its weakest level in over 13 years. We're talking about the lowest average monthly gains since late 2011. What's driving this slowdown? And what does it mean for our economy, especially with sectors like healthcare and hospitality carrying most of the weight? Joining me know to discuss todays job market is t...

Jun 23, 202529 min

This Week in RecTech: WorkWhile Lands $23M

This episode is sponsored in part by Dalia— Talent teams are sitting on a powerful asset: candidate and lead data in their CRM. But knowing how—and when—to convert those leads into applicants and hires? That’s the hard part. That’s why Dalia is offering a free CRM Audit to help you unlock more value from the systems you’ve already invested in. …. Go to dalia.co/rectechcrm to get your free CRM audit today AND by jobcase, Jobcase is an online community where workers of all kinds – like hourly empl...

Jun 19, 20257 min

Indeed CEO Steps Down + UKG Acquires

This episode is sponsored in part by Dalia—Talent teams are sitting on a powerful asset: candidate and lead data in their CRM. But knowing how—and when—to convert those leads into applicants and hires? That’s the hard part. That’s why Dalia is offering a free CRM Audit to help you unlock more value from the systems you’ve already invested in.…. Go to dalia.co/rectechcrm to get your free CRM audit today AND by jobcase, Jobcase is an online community where workers of all kinds – like hourly employ...

Jun 05, 202510 min

JobSync Roundtable: The Seven Most Impactful Data Points in TA for 2025 and What to Do About Them

Join JobSync and industry expert Dan Quigg, CEO of Public Insight, where we’ll explore key data points and their implications, including highlights from our recent candidate preferences pulse survey and other market intelligence. Come prepared to discuss the data that matters most and pose your own questions during registration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jun 02, 20251 hr 1 min

Workday Rising and Bullhorn Amplify

Workday, Inc. announced Workday Rising 2025, the company’s annual flagship conference for finance, HR, and IT professionals, taking place September 15-18 in San Francisco. https://rising.workday.com/ Austin based Talroo, announced a leadership transition: Thad Price has stepped down as Chief Executive Officer, and Bruce Ge, Talroo’s Founder and Chairman of the Board, has been appointed CEO, effective immediately. https://hrtechfeed.com/hr-tech-exec-news-5/ BOSTON —Bullhorn, the global leader in ...

May 30, 20259 min

Findem's New CRM, Big Money for Awardco

This episode is sponsored in part by Dalia—Talent teams are sitting on a powerful asset: candidate and lead data in their CRM. But knowing how—and when—to convert those leads into applicants and hires? That’s the hard part. That’s why Dalia is offering a free CRM Audit to help you unlock more value from the systems you’ve already invested in.…. Go to dalia.co/rectechcrm to get your free CRM audit today AND by jobcase, Jobcase is an online community where workers of all kinds – like hourly employ...

May 21, 202510 min

Phenoms Agentic AI (quick demo)

I asked Phenom to demo a few of their new AI agents for voice screening and chatbots. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 19, 202528 min

Funding for Rippling & Cronofy

This episode is sponsored in part by Dalia—Talent teams are sitting on a powerful asset: candidate and lead data in their CRM. But knowing how—and when—to convert those leads into applicants and hires? That’s the hard part. That’s why Dalia is offering a free CRM Audit to help you unlock more value from the systems you’ve already invested in.…. Go to dalia.co/rectechcrm to get your free CRM audit today AND by jobcase, Jobcase is an online community where workers of all kinds – like hourly employ...

May 15, 20258 min

Unleash America 2025 Vendor Interviews

As I walked the floor at Unlash in Vegas I hit up a few vendors. In order of appearance; iSolved Anthropos Curately Hirebrain HR Bench Nectar Paradox Sense Vizzy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 12, 202537 min

New Funding for Humanly and Skillvue

Eightfold announced how agentic AI is enabling the paradigm shift from talent intelligence to talent advantage, enabling workforce productivity—autonomously, continuously, and at scale. https://hrtechfeed.com/eightfold-announces-agentic-ai-features/ Greenhouse , the hiring platform,announced at the UNLEASH Conference a slate of new products of built-in AI tools to help companies save time on tedious tasks and focus on strategic hiring. With features designed to quickly identify top talent, desig...

May 09, 20259 min

Everything You Wanted to Know About AI in TA but Were Afraid to Ask

You don’t want to miss this roundtable hosted by JobSync, featuring Matt Staney, Cien Solon, Matt Charney, and Cameron Moore, where we will answer audience questions about AI in TA, and how to navigate the market now that the AI gold rush is in full swing. We’ll cover everything from the basics, to where product innovation is happening, and how to distinguish what is useful vs empty promises, all the way to the regulations, laws and challenges facing hiring teams as they look to implement AI sol...

May 05, 20251 hr 1 min

Recruitics, Employ and Lumber in the News

Employ Inc., the market-leading intelligent hiring suite, announces today the release of the 2025 Job Seeker Nation report, providing a data-driven look into how job seekers perceive the market, candidates’ perspectives on AI, what makes employees leave or stay. https://recruitingheadlines.com/2025-job-seeker-nation-report/ Survale the employee survey tool has made an acquisition. CEO Jason Moreau made the announcement on LinkedIn. https://hrtechfeed.com/survale-acquires-the-candes-program/ Recr...

May 01, 20259 min

Indeed Testing Paid Job Seeker Product

Indeed, a leading job search platform, is testing paid plans for job seekers in Canada, sparking debate among job seekers and employers alike. While Indeed positions these plans as a way to enhance candidate visibility and connect with more employers, the Reddit thread suggests otherwise. STORY https://www.jobboardsecrets.com/2025/04/28/indeeds-attempt-at-monetizing-the-seeker-misses-the-mark/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices...

Apr 28, 202512 min

HelloSky, Intuit, Linkup Job Report

Sponsored by; Dalia: https://www.dalia.co/rectechcrm Jobcase: http://jobcase.com/hire Intuit Inc. the global financial technology platform that makes Intuit TurboTax, Credit Karma, QuickBooks, and Mailchimp, today announced it has signed an agreement to acquire GoCo, a leading provider of modern HR and benefits solutions for small and mid-market businesses. With GoCo, Intuit will deliver a comprehensive Human Capital Management (HCM) solution to help businesses hire the right employees and manag...

Apr 25, 20257 min

Vizzy Launches New CV Creator

Job search engine Adzuna, announced the launch of ApplyIQ , a newAI job search agent that automatically applies to relevant jobs. https://hrtechfeed.com/adzuna-launches-quality-first-ai-job-search-agent-applyiq/ Jobandtalent , an european based AI-based “workforce as a service” marketplace that connects people with companies looking for hourly workers, announced it has raised €92 million ($103 million). https://hrtechfeed.com/jobandtalent-raises-103m/ Vizzy, a UK-based HRtech startup, has succes...

Apr 17, 20258 min

HireEZ CEO talks about Agents in Recruiting

HireEZ just introduced its new Agentic AI, and is transforming into a more all-in-one recruiting platform,the software now automates sourcing, screening, outreach, scheduling, and analytics, while keeping recruiters in control….I was in Dallas last week for their product launch and Joining me now to discuss the news is their CEO Steven Jiang. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 14, 202524 min

AI for Good and HR Tech Execs on the Move

Upwage co-founder and CEO Diana Tsai, along with Head of AI Evonne Johnson and co-founder & COO Greg Call, PHD have released a new book titled “ AI For Good: How People Leaders Can Use AI For Good ”. The book focuses on how artificial intelligence (AI) can be used to augment human potential rather than replace it, especially in talent acquisition and human resources. The trio outline a vision for the future of AI in the workplace and provides guidance to business leaders on how to prepare. I...

Apr 10, 20258 min

Bullhorn's 2025 Industry Trends Report

Sr Reseacher Lia Taniguchi joins the show to review their indystry trends. https://www.bullhorn.com/grid/2025-industry-trends-report/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apr 07, 202526 min

Engineering Talent Tools Gets Funding

HireVue’s team built its new Match and Apply chatbot by unifying the latest large language model technology with 20+ years of deep knowledge and experience. Designed for rapid deployment, Match and Apply leverages generative AI, engaging in a natural conversational dialogue that potential hires have come to expect as consumers. Instead of relying on keyword matching or scripted prompts, Match and Apply adaptively considers a candidate for all relevant roles while personalizing the experience to ...

Apr 03, 20259 min

The Candidate Experience in 2025

In the latest replay form the Jobsync Recruitment Marketing Rountable Kevin Grossman from the CANDIES joins the gang along with some TA pros to talk all things candidate experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 31, 20251 hr 2 min

New HR Tech Funding News

hireEZ , has introduced Agentic AI, a new recruitment automation that balances AI-driven execution with oversight. As part of hireEZ’s all-in-one recruiting platform, Agentic AI automates sourcing, screening, outreach, scheduling, and analytics, while keeping recruiters in control of strategic decisions and high-value interactions. isolved®, the most trusted human capital management (HCM) partner, today announced a new wave of talent acquisition advancements, reinforcing its continued investment...

Mar 27, 20258 min

I AM PHENOM Debrief with Tim Sackett

Tim Sackett and I discuss our recent trip to I AM PHENOM, Phenom's user conference in Philly. https://wrkdefined.com/podcast/hr-famous Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mar 24, 202548 min
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