Ep 44: Proactive and Holistic Recruitment Strategies for Talent Transformation with Brett Coin

In this live episode from HR Tech 2024, Bob Pulver sits down with Brett Coin, Head of Talent Transformation at Findem, to discuss the future of recruiting and workforce management. Brett shares his journey from a recruiting practitioner to leading AI-driven talent transformation initiatives at Findem. Together, they explore how AI can optimize sourcing, enhance candidate engagement, and challenge traditional recruiting models. The conversation highlights key strategies for leveraging AI to build proactive talent pools, improve referral quality, and rethink workforce planning with a focus on both full-time and contingent workers. Brett also discusses how Findem is empowering organizations to unlock the value of their internal and external talent networks while addressing long-standing challenges like bias in sourcing and inefficiencies in traditional applicant tracking systems (ATS). Key Topics: • Proactive Talent Sourcing: Moving beyond job postings to create AI-driven, multi-channel strategies that identify top talent faster. • AI in Recruitment: How Findem’s platform leverages AI to optimize sourcing, refresh ATS databases, and boost recruiter productivity. • Referrals and Internal Mobility: Using AI to identify and engage untapped talent within organizations, including alumni and employee networks. • Education and Adoption: Bridging the gap between leaders’ AI vision and recruiters’ day-to-day habits to ensure successful AI implementation. • Future of Talent Management: How organizations can leverage AI to enhance workforce agility, from internal mobility to contingent workforce planning. Key Takeaways: 1. AI tools like Findem are shifting recruitment from reactive to proactive, enabling organizations to identify and engage talent more effectively across multiple channels. 2. Leveraging AI to refresh ATS data can unlock hidden talent pools, reducing the need for costly external sourcing. 3. Organizations must prioritize education and alignment between leaders’ strategies and recruiters’ execution to fully realize AI’s potential. 4. Building intentional talent pools and engaging candidates proactively can significantly enhance response rates and hiring efficiency. 5. Responsible AI practices, such as minimizing bias and ensuring transparency, are critical for long-term success in AI-driven recruitment. Sound Bites: • "AI isn’t here to replace recruiters—it’s here to make their work more impactful by eliminating inefficiencies." • "Your ATS isn’t just a database—it’s a goldmine of untapped talent if you know how to access it." • "Recruiting isn’t about filling roles; it’s about building relationships and engaging talent in meaningful ways." • "Organizations need to think holistically about their talent network—employees, alumni, and even contingent workers are part of the same ecosystem." Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction: Live from HR Tech 2024 with Brett Coin 03:10 - Brett’s Journey: From recruiting practitioner to Head of Talent Transformation at Findem 07:45 - Transforming Sourcing with AI: Leveraging proactive, multi-channel strategies 12:30 - Refreshing ATS Data: Uncovering hidden talent pools with AI 17:20 - Improving Referral Programs: Using AI to enhance referral quality and engagement 23:45 - Internal Mobility and Retention: Rethinking workforce planning with AI insights 30:15 - Bridging the Adoption Gap: Educating recruiters on AI tools 35:50 - Responsible AI in Recruitment: Addressing bias and building trust 41:20 - The Future of Talent Management: Total talent strategy with AI Brett Coin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brettcoin Findem: https://findem.ai For advisory work and marketing inquiries: Bob Pulver: https://linkedin.com/in/bobpulver Elevate Your AIQ: https://elevateyouraiq.com Thanks to Warden AI (https://warden-ai.com) for their sponsorship and support of the show! Warden is an AI assurance platform for HR technology to demonstrate AI-powered solutions are fair, compliant and trustworthy.