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The Tech Savvy RecruiterEpisode 24 - The role of outsourced recruitment in our changing tech landscapeStill running your agency like a one-person band?In this episode, we speak with Ryan Halson, founder of Managed, about the shift happening in recruitment ops—where outsourcing and automation are no longer optional if you want to scale.💡 Why now is the best time to outsource candidate delivery and marketing💡 How to integrate offshore consultants and keep quality high💡 Tools like Clay, ChatGPT & automation platforms that are powering top-performing agencies💡 The mindset shift recruitment founders must make to growIf you're...2025-06-0339 minThe Tech Savvy RecruiterEpisode 23 - The end of Boolean Search? And the truth about AI and hiringIn this episode of The Tech Savvy Recruiter, we speak with Pranav Badami, co-founder of Stardex, about the practical changes AI is bringing to recruitment systems. We cover what’s working, what’s outdated, and how small agencies can start using AI to reduce manual work and improve results.Key takeaways include:Why Boolean search is being replaced in modern systemsHow to get more value from your existing candidate databaseThe real role AI can (and can’t) play in interviewsWhat to expect in the next wave of recruitment techIf you...2025-05-2037 minThe Tech Savvy RecruiterEpisode 22 – How tech drives Recruitment Success in 2025In this eye-opening episode, we’re joined by Andrew Naar, CEO of Sapphire Computing Solutions, to talk all things IT, cybersecurity, and how recruitment agencies can stay protected and productive in 2025.From backup myths (yes, your cloud storage might not be backing up your data!) to BYO devices, remote teams, and the rise of AI threats, we dive into the risks many agency owners are unknowingly exposed to—and how to fix them. If you’ve ever thought, “I’ll sort my IT setup later,” this is your wake-up call. 💥Packed with p...2025-05-0646 minThe Tech Savvy RecruiterEpisode 21 - AI Agents, Recruitment & The Future of BDIn this episode, Belinda and Andrew are joined by Daniel Shnaider, Founder of AnyBiz – an AI-powered business development platform built to supercharge lead gen for recruitment firms and beyond.Daniel shares how AI agents are transforming business development by automating outreach across email, LinkedIn, and even phone calls—without losing the personal touch. We explore how AI is enabling recruiters to work smarter, why personalization at scale matters, and where the real opportunity lies for recruiters willing to innovate.🔥 Expect insights on:The power of AI agents in sale...2025-04-2232 minThe Tech Savvy RecruiterEpisode 20 - How to Leverage Candidate Referrals for More BusinessIn this episode of The Tech Savvy Recruiter, we sit down with David Cahill to unpack the untapped goldmine of candidate referrals. With 15+ years in recruitment and now leading the charge at HireSplit, David shares how he built a business (and landed some massive contracts) through strategic, tech-enabled referrals—without cold calling.From building repeat referrers and turning candidates into your resourcing arm, to using AI and analytics to boost referral ROI, this episode is packed with actionable insights for recruiters who want to win in today’s tough market.💡...2025-04-0828 minThe Tech Savvy RecruiterEpisode 19 - Automate the process. Amplify the humanity🚀 Automate the Process – Amplify the Humanity 🎙️AI is shaking up recruitment—but does that mean recruiters are being replaced? Not so fast.In this episode, we sit down with Sean Withford, marketing expert and Founder of Eloquent, to break down how AI is transforming recruitment agencies and what that means for you. We explore the balance between automation and the human touch, revealing how you can streamline your process while making your recruitment more personal than ever.Key Takeaways: ✅ How AI is changing recru...2025-03-2545 min
The Tech Savvy RecruiterEpisode 19 - Automate the process. Amplify the humanitySean Withford, marketing expert and Founder of Eloquent joins us as we take a bigger picture look at the AI landscape and what that really means for recruitment businesses.🔹 Key Topics Covered:The role of AI in modern recruitmentOpportunities and challenges for businessesHow marketing and AI intersect in talent acquisitionTune in for expert insights and actionable takeaways!2025-03-2045 minThe Tech Savvy RecruiterEpisode 18 - Volume Recruiters are ToastToday we're joined by Ross Clennett, High Performance Coach for recruiters. We discuss how high volume recruitment is over thanks to AI. We also challenge outdated recruitment practices and critical market shifts to be mindful of to stay current in this rapidly evolving AI infused landscape.
2024-12-0342 minThe Tech Savvy RecruiterEpisode 17 - Sourcing - Keeping it simpleVanessa Raath teaches recruiters across the globe the most successful sourcing methods. Today she shares her views on sourcing and tech and AI's place within this vital function.
2024-11-1435 minThe Tech Savvy RecruiterEpisode 16 - Getting value and insights from critical data - without the overwhelmToday we chat with Guy Day from Kamal.ai a new cloud and data analytics platform for recruitment agencies. In this episode, we drill down on how easy access to data is so important when it comes to making key business decisions and forecasting with accuracy.
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"Can you explain the key financial metrics that recruitment businesses should be tracking to assess overall performance and profitability?"
"How do performance metrics, such as placement ratios or time-to-fill, tie into the financial success of a recruitment firm, and how...2024-09-2651 minThe Tech Savvy RecruiterEpisode 15 - How AI can help with Floating/Speccing candidatesShaun Henry is the Co-Founder of Floats. Frustrated by the outdated tools he was using in his tech recruiting agency he co-created floats. And today he chatted with us about how AI and tech can help recruiters leverage the strategy of floating or speccing candidates.
Q1 "To start, can you explain what reverse marketing is when it comes to leveraging candidate profiles for sales? How does this concept work, and why is it particularly valuable in a sales context?”
Q2 "How can AI tools be utilised to analyse candidate pr...2024-09-1235 minThe Tech Savvy RecruiterEpisode 14 - What is Hyper Automation and why does it matter?Lee Whitaker is a tech strategist with almost 20 years of experience in rectech space. Passionate about reducing operational costs through business process and design she has some great pearls of wisdom to share on hyper-automation.2024-08-2939 minThe Tech Savvy RecruiterEpisode 13 - Recruitment is MarketingNicole Clarke Co founder of Shazamme discusses the relationship between recruitment and marketing—some tips and techniques for getting your recruitment marketing woking harder for you.2024-08-1430 minThe Tech Savvy RecruiterEpisode 12 - What makes a good recruitment website in 2024Robert Garner Director of Abstraction Labs joins us to share his thoughts, ideas, and a ton of tips as to how you can get your recruitment website working hard for you.
Questions:
- What key elements contribute to a user-friendly website design for recruitment agencies?
- What SEO strategies should recruitment agencies implement to ensure their website ranks well in search engines?
- What features or tools are essential for effectively capturing leads on a recruitment agency website?
- How can recruitment agencies ensure their website...2024-07-3049 minThe Tech Savvy RecruiterEpisode 11 - Take your LinkedIn Presence to the Next LevelKaren Tisdell, a world-class LinkedIn profile writer, and trainer joined us this week to share her thoughts about maximising the evolving features of LinkedIn for networking, marketing, and more broadly, your continued business growth.
"How can professionals effectively network on LinkedIn to build meaningful connections that can lead to marketing opportunities? Are there specific approaches or etiquettes to follow?"
"What types of content perform best on LinkedIn for marketing purposes? Can you share some tips on how to create and share content that engages your target audience?"
How important is...2024-07-161h 00The Tech Savvy RecruiterEpisode 10 - The role of AI Voice agents in recruitmentIn this episode of The Tech Savvy Recruiter, we chat with David Tell, co-founder of KWAL.AI, about the rise of AI-powered voice agents in recruitment. We explore the current state and future potential of this technology, along with its impact on resume screening and candidate experience.2024-07-0236 minThe Tech Savvy RecruiterEpisode 9 - How AI is transforming the Sales ProcessCarl Sagun, launched Synaptico to solve an internal problem of uncovering valuable data in their database and today he shares his journey and and insights into how he sees AI as transforming the sales process for recruiters. 2024-06-1832 minThe Tech Savvy RecruiterEpisode 8 pt2 - Our new normal with AIRod Smyth is the CEO and co-founder of Glyde. He is a serial entrepreneur in the world of recruitment and today he shares his insights and thoughts about AI and all that means for the near term in recruitment.2024-06-0439 minThe Tech Savvy RecruiterEpisode 8 pt1 - Our new normal with AIRod Smyth is the CEO and Cofounder of Glyde. He is a serial entrepreneur in the world of recruitment and today he shares his insights and thoughts around AI and all that means for the near term in recruitment.2024-06-0428 minThe Tech Savvy RecruiterEpisode 7 - The role and rise of gamification in recruitmentDerry Holt and his team at OneUp are at the forefront of enabling recruiters to leverage gamification and data analytics to make the hiring process more efficient and dare we say a hell of a lot of fun. Let's take a look at how.2024-05-2129 minThe Tech Savvy RecruiterEpisode 6 - The Intersection of Recruitment Marketing as it welcomes AIDarren Westall CEO of Paiger chats to us about how we can do more with less now in marketing. Instead of worrying about losing jobs, he shares how we can embrace AI in marketing to free us up to operate at a higher level in business.2024-05-0732 minThe Tech Savvy RecruiterEpisode 5 - How to use data intelligence &AI to positively impact your searching and matchingWendy McDougall is the Founder of Firefish Software. Wendy hails from a recruitment background and is passionate about recruitment and tech. She has this lovely knack for transforming complex concepts into straight-up practical advice. Join us as we discuss, data, AI, and how to optimise them to make more placements.2024-04-2336 minThe Tech Savvy RecruiterEpisode 4 - How AI enhanced video can positively impact your recruitment agencyThings are moving pretty quickly in the world of video and when you layer on AI, video takes on a whole new dimension. This discussion with Ashwin Mathews - CEO & Founder of Dopplio explores new ways to start thinking about AI-enhanced video for your agency.2024-04-0929 minThe Tech Savvy RecruiterEpisode 3 pt2 - Using data to create a world class customer experienceThe importance of using the insights from data is now a strategic imperative and a weapon when it comes to finding those areas in your business you can improve - In this episode, we explore what it takes to deliver "best in class" customer service and how tech can help. Enjoy!2024-03-2626 minThe Tech Savvy RecruiterEpisode 3 pt1 - Using data to create a world class customer experienceThe importance of using the insights from data is now a strategic imperative and a weapon when it comes to finding those areas in your business you can improve - In this episode, we explore what it takes to deliver "best in class" customer service and how tech can help. Enjoy!2024-03-2625 minThe Tech Savvy RecruiterEpisode 2 pt2 - Video in Recruitment - The potential, the pitfalls and the trendVideo is playing an increasing role in recruitment. And for good reason. It's getting easier to use and becoming more of a regular in our tech stack. So how can we stay one step ahead with video and what should we also be careful of?
2024-03-1229 minThe Tech Savvy RecruiterEpisode 2 pt1 - Video in Recruitment - The potential, the pitfalls and the trendVideo is playing an increasing role in recruitment. And for good reason. It's getting easier to use and becoming more of a regular in our tech stack. So how can we stay one step ahead with video and what should we also be careful of?
2024-03-1226 minThe Tech Savvy RecruiterEpisode 1 - From AI to the human touchWe are kicking off "The Tech Savvy Recruiter" with an absolute industry shining star Lauren Jones to discuss the recruitment trends in 2024.
Lauren is recognised as one of the top 15 influencers for the Staffing Industry and self-proclaimed HR Tech super nerd. This episode packs a punch from thoughts on AI and data to the human touch and the melding of both for greater success.
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