Elias Hadaya on AI's Impact on Hiring and Team Building in Modern Business
Tue Jul 01 2025
In this episode of the Objective Hiring show, executive data scientist Elias Hadaya discusses the intricacies of building effective data teams and emphasizes the importance of having a clear objective and the right mindset. Reflecting on his 20 years of experience across various industries, Elias highlights common pitfalls companies face when forming analytic teams. He underscores the necessity of understanding the broader business context, taking calculated risks, and fostering ownership within teams. The conversation also extends to the emerging role of AI and large language models (LLMs) in the field of analytics and hiring, predicting potential shifts in required skill sets and the nature of hiring processes. Elias notes the invaluable potential of AI in improving efficiency and reducing bias in recruitment, while also stressing the enduring importance of human judgment and empathy. The episode concludes with Elias posing a thought-provoking question for future guests on the lessons learned from past hiring mistakes.
Show Notes:
00:00 Introduction: The Importance of 'Why' in Decision Making
00:44 Welcome to the Objective Hiring Show
00:57 Guest Introduction: Meet Elias Hedaya
01:24 Building Successful Data Teams
04:08 The Mindset for Analytical Teams
06:55 Understanding the Business Context
14:22 The Role of Large Language Models in Data Science
30:35 AI's Impact on Hiring Practices
38:33 The Future of AI in Recruitment
47:02 Final Thoughts and Reflections
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In this episode of the Objective Hiring show, executive data scientist Elias Hadaya discusses the intricacies of building effective data teams and emphasizes the importance of having a clear objective and the right mindset. Reflecting on his 20 years of experience across various industries, Elias highlights common pitfalls companies face when forming analytic teams. He underscores the necessity of understanding the broader business context, taking calculated risks, and fostering ownership within teams. The conversation also extends to the emerging role of AI and large language models (LLMs) in the field of analytics and hiring, predicting potential shifts in required skill sets and the nature of hiring processes. Elias notes the invaluable potential of AI in improving efficiency and reducing bias in recruitment, while also stressing the enduring importance of human judgment and empathy. The episode concludes with Elias posing a thought-provoking question for future guests on the lessons learned from past hiring mistakes. Show Notes: 00:00 Introduction: The Importance of 'Why' in Decision Making 00:44 Welcome to the Objective Hiring Show 00:57 Guest Introduction: Meet Elias Hedaya 01:24 Building Successful Data Teams 04:08 The Mindset for Analytical Teams 06:55 Understanding the Business Context 14:22 The Role of Large Language Models in Data Science 30:35 AI's Impact on Hiring Practices 38:33 The Future of AI in Recruitment 47:02 Final Thoughts and Reflections Visit Our Website: https://www.alooba.com/