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?? This Wednesday, Matchr hosted an insightful Leaders in Talent Dinner in London with top talent leaders to discuss candidate experience in the age of AI. Key takeaways: ?? Raising the Bar: Improving Candidate Quality - AI streamlines application filtering but introduces risks like keyword-optimized CVs. - AI reduces bias by standardizing criteria but can miss vital soft skills. - Human judgment remains essential, especially for leadership and sales roles. - Recruiters face challenges differentiating genuine talent as AI use grows among candidates. ?? Smarter Hiring: Reducing Application Volume Without Losing Talent - AI-generated applications overwhelm recruiters, creating a paradox where AI simultaneously floods and filters applications. - A hybrid approach (AI for high-volume tasks, humans for nuanced evaluation) is the emerging optimal solution. ?? Personalized at Scale: Enhancing Candidate Experience - AI could bridge recruiter overload, ensuring all applicants receive personalized feedback. - Despite automation, candidates still strongly desire human interaction. - Future hiring may combine AI for initial stages with human recruiters managing critical touchpoints. ?? Navigating Risks: Ethical & Legal Considerations - Regulations (especially in the EU) are evolving, raising questions about AI’s role in hiring decisions. - Companies must balance AI efficiency with ethical responsibilities to avoid biases and legal pitfalls. - Effective AI integration requires thoughtful human oversight. ?? Final Takeaway: The future lies in effectively blending AI efficiency with human expertise. While AI transforms hiring practices, the role of human judgment remains irreplaceable. ?? Huge thanks to TestGorilla for making this event possible! Special shoutout to everyone who joined us: Calum Kirkcaldy, Dave Owen, Dean Elliott, Fiasal Rathyal, Gary O'Reilly, Georgia Bentley, Iysa W., Jack Stockton, Leigh Penfold, Luke Davis, Purnima Sen BA MA MBA, Richard Gurney, Sheida Seddiq (Assoc CIPD), Stuart Wolstenholme (He/Him), Tom Cheung, and Alex Robbins! #TalentAcquisition #AI #Recruitment #CandidateExperience #Leadership

?? Where in the world is your next top talent hiding? Discover the hidden talent hotspots that your competitors might be overlooking! Join our next session of "The Power of Sourcing 2025," featuring global talent acquisition expert Sophie Okonkwo. Sophie will spotlight: - Africa's rapidly growing tech hubs - Eastern Europe's elite engineering talent - Latin America's dynamic creative industries You'll learn: ? How to identify and tap into overlooked global talent markets. ? Critical compliance insights to navigate local hiring regulations smoothly. ? Proven strategies to attract and secure high-quality talent globally. ??? March 20, 2025 ? 18:00 CET / 13:00 EDT ?? Reserve your spot now: https://lnkd.in/gb4-fMJg #Hiring #Sourcing #TalentAcquisition #HR #Recruitment #Webinar

?? Join our next webinar: "How to Manage Hiring Managers for Better Sourcing Outcomes" with Renita K?sper! In today’s competitive talent landscape, sourcing great candidates is only half the battle. Effective collaboration with hiring managers is the key to turning potential talent into successful hires. Renita K?sper will share practical strategies to: ? Cultivate collaboration by aligning expectations and candidate profiles. ? Improve communication to streamline feedback loops. ? Leverage hiring managers' industry insights to sharpen your sourcing. ? Set clear expectations to enhance accountability and responsiveness. ? Optimize sourcing strategies through data-driven methods. ??? March 13, 2025 ?? 18:00 CET / 13:00 EDT Save your spot now: https://lnkd.in/eKVys82s #TalentAcquisition #Sourcing #Recruitment #Hiring #HR

?? Matchr is growing—fast! We’ve just exceeded the 40-person milestone for the first time, and we couldn’t be more excited. Our team is expanding with incredible talent, and today, we’re thrilled to welcome five new Senior Talent Partners to Matchr: ?? Alex Ferro ?? Domenico Scordino ?? Mayur Patel ?? Eoghan Reidy ?? Shiraz Naqvi Each of them brings exceptional expertise in talent acquisition, and we can’t wait to see the impact they’ll have on our clients and team. Welcome to the team! ?? ?? At Matchr, we believe that people make the difference, and this milestone is just the beginning. We’re growing, evolving, and always on the lookout for top talent to join us on this journey. Join us—we continue hiring! You can explore current openings here: https://lnkd.in/eXKkgRb7 #Team #Growth #Hiring #Recruitment #TalentAcquisition

??? Are you scaling fast, struggling with hiring volatility, or unsure when to bring in external support? In this episode of the Leaders in Talent podcast, Adriaan Kolff sits down with Thomas Waldman, Global Head of Talent Acquisition & Contingent Workforce at Action, to talk about hiring at scale, workforce planning, and building a clean, efficient recruitment strategy. With experience at Shell, TomTom, Getir, and Just Eat Takeaway, Thomas shares insights on: ? Strategic workforce planning—why it’s a "dark art" ? Keeping recruitment clean and simple in high-growth environments ? The power of decentralization—why Action’s store managers act like CEOs ? How to balance flexible hiring solutions with in-house talent teams ? When to bring in an RPO or embedded recruitment partner (and what makes a partnership work) ?? Listen now: https://lnkd.in/e5GhPQQs #TalentStrategy #Recruitment #Workforce #Hiring #RPO #ScaleUp #Leadership

???Learning never stops at Matchr! Yesterday, we had the pleasure of welcoming our friend?Alla Pavlova 艾菈?to run our internal?L&D quarterly session—and wow, what a session it was! From?best practices in candidate outreach?(hint: it's not just creativity—it’s about truly knowing your audience)?to?AI-powered hiring tools, we covered a lot. Plus, a fun?tech & AI recruiting quiz?kept us on our toes. Alla’s content has always been a blast!?She recently spoke at?TRC 2024?and has led insightful sessions in our?Matchr sourcing webinars—you can catch with the latest one on Recruiter and Hiring Manager’s Guide to Do’s and Don’ts here: https://lnkd.in/erq5eSKf A massive?thank you?to Alla for sharing her knowledge with us. If you're looking for a speaker to elevate your next event or workshop, we can't recommend her enough. #Hiring #Recruitment #AI #CandidateOutreach #TalentAcquisition

?? Welcome to the team, William! We’re excited to have William Inouye Almeida join Matchr as an Operations Manager! With his strong background in data analytics, business intelligence, and process optimization, we know he’ll will be a game-changer for us. Let’s give William a warm welcome! ?? ?? Do you want to join Matchr? You can check our current openings here: https://lnkd.in/eZUwfA4J #Operations #Career #Growth #Recruitment #Jobs

?? Welcome to the Team, Kiren! As Matchr continues to expand, we’re thrilled to welcome Kiren Sidhu as our Head of Internal Recruitment! Kiren brings a wealth of experience in talent acquisition, stakeholder management, and recruitment strategy, making her a fantastic addition to our team. With her track record of building high-performing recruitment teams and her deep expertise in tech & non-tech hiring, Kiren will play a key role in scaling our internal talent strategy. We’re excited to have you on board, Kiren! Let’s achieve great things together. ?? Do you want to join Matchr? You can check our current openings here: https://lnkd.in/eZUwfA4J #Recruitment #TalentAcquisition #Career #Growth

?? The Power of Sourcing 2025 | Episode 6 Attracting and hiring top talent globally is tougher than ever. How do leading companies manage to receive thousands of applications per month? When should you use automation in hiring? And what concrete steps can you take to ensure success in 2025? Join us for a session with Anastasia Pshegodskaya, Director of Talent Acquisition at Remote, as she shares actionable insights on how to attract and hire top talent in a competitive market. ?? Date: February 27, 2025 ?? Time: 18:00 CET / 12:00 EST Key takeaways: ? Learnings from companies that handle high application volumes ? The right time to introduce automation in hiring ? A step-by-step guide to future-proof your hiring strategy Save your spot now and get ready to level up your hiring strategy: ?? https://lnkd.in/dUhig77V #Hiring #TalentAcquisition #Recruitment #Webinar #Remote

?? We’re excited to share that Matchr is partnering with Lyft to help scale their incredible team! At Lyft, it’s more than just rides—it’s about building a more connected world, one ride at a time. Whether it’s revolutionizing urban mobility, fostering an inclusive workplace, or leading innovation in transportation, Lyft is shaping the future. As Lyft continues to grow, they’re looking for top talent across multiple teams, including Software Engineering, Operations, Data Science, Marketing, and more. If you’re ready to make an impact at a company that’s driving change, now’s the time to join. ?? Check out the latest opportunities at Lyft: https://lnkd.in/eDATg5R #Hiring #Careers #Lyft #Growth #Job