In this thought-provoking episode, Neil Armstrong interviews Sven Elbert, HR-tech analyst, to explore the evolving relationship between recruiters and machines. The conversation unpicks whether AI is poised to replace recruiters – or if the real opportunity lies in enabling them to do more human work.
They explore:
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The true promise and peril of AI in hiring
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How AI can transform candidate experience, screening, and decision support
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Where machines fall short – and where human judgment must stay in the loop
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What organisations need to do now to prepare for the AI shift in recruitment
If you’re a talent leader, recruiter, or tech adopter trying to navigate the AI wave – this episode offers clarity, caution, and a roadmap for how to make AI work for people, not against them.
Here are approximate timestamps and themes so you can jump straight to what interests you:
00:00 – Robots or recruiters?
03:00 – Sven’s worldview & context on AI in HR; How he sees the landscape and the biggest changes
08:20 – AI in screening & decision support; What current AI tools can do, and their limits
13:45 – Bias, fairness & algorithmic risk; Where AI can go wrong and what to watch out for
19:10 – Human + machine collaboration; How “augmented recruiting” works in practice
24:30 – Readiness & capability gaps; What organisations need to build to adopt AI safely
29:00 – Sven’s advice for leaders moving into the AI future
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