TA Disruptors

AI is speeding up recruitment, but can it replace the human touch? Not quite. Becky Pradal-Rogers, Head of Talent Acquisition at Google DeepMind, knows what it takes to hire the right people in a world where top talent is rare, roles are evolving, and AI is changing the game. From using AI to map talent pools to piloting interviews where candidates use AI, Becky shares how her team balances efficiency, innovation, and the human insight that machines can’t replicate. Join Becky and Arctic Shores Co-Founder, Robert Newry as they unpack the future of talent acquisition, the wild card candidates you don’t want AI to miss, and why the recruiter’s instinct still rules. You’ll learn: ⭐ How AI is flooding applications — and why top recruiters are mapping the market to find the best talent at the source 🧠 Why AI can spot skills but not the “wild card” candidates who don’t fit the mould yet could be game-changers 🌍 How human judgment and institutional knowledge uncover hidden talent and prevent cookie-cutter hires ⚖️ Why responsible AI isn’t optional. Organisations must invest in training, due diligence, and oversight to stay compliant with regulations like the EU AI Act 🤝 That AI should guide, not decide — keeping human insight at the heart of shortlisting and interviews 💡 How Becky’s team flips the AI interview question, by asking candidates to use AI, showing real-world collaboration in action 📊 How AI transforms recruitment data — consolidating sources, surfacing trends, and generating reports to help managers make faster, smarter decisions 🎯 How investing time in AI learning and experimentation turns exploration into measurable impact ❤️ Why recruiters aren’t going anywhere. AI speeds up admin, but human connection still wins the hire! Whether you’re leading transformation or just trying to make sense of the noise, this episode is packed with insights to help you reset your approach for the AI era. Don’t forget to hit ‘subscribe’ to be sure not to miss more episodes of the TA Disruptors podcast. ________________________ Thanks for listening, and here are some helpful links: Connect with Robert on LinkedIn: https://hubs.li/Q0282KjJ0 Connect with Becky on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/becky-pradal-rogers-8947625b/ Sign up for the TA Disruptors newsletter - it's the easiest way to be updated with the industry’s brightest ideas and the freshest need-to-know data - every week: https://hubs.li/Q0282H370 ________________________ Talent acquisition is changing faster than it ever has before. ChatGPT and other GenAI tools are literally turning the selection process on its head. This podcast is designed for disruptive Talent Acquisition leaders who want to get ahead. For the innovators, the movers and shakers, and the TA leaders who will survive and thrive in this new era by moving quickly to future-proof their recruitment processes. Even when you’re feeling overworked and overwhelmed, we’ll help you keep up with the latest ideas from the industry’s brightest innovators and the freshest need-to-know data from new research. TA Disruptors has got you covered. All brought to you from the team behind Arctic Shores. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.