AUDIO:
E401 Hung Lee: 2025 Hiring Outlook: More Signal, Less Noise
LIVE from ERE Recruitment Conference 2024, Anaheim, California
Hung Lee is a legend in the world of Talent, HR and Hiring. He is the Editor of the leading industry newsletter Recruiting Brainfood. He is a recruitment industry professional with over 15 years of experience as an agency recruiter, Recruitment manager, Internal Head of Talent, recruitment trainer, founder of the winning online recruiting platform WorkShape, and now Editor and Community builder at Recruiting Brainfood - the best weekly newsletter in recruitment.
In this engaging conversation, Adam Posner and Hung Lee discuss the evolving landscape of recruitment, particularly in the context of AI's impact on the industry. They emphasize the importance of networking at conferences, the future role of recruiters, and the challenges faced by talent acquisition professionals. The discussion also touches on the ideal industry events and the need for a community-focused approach to foster relationships and career growth.
Connect with Hung: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hunglee/
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Thanks to our friends at ERE for hosting us. Learn more: https://www.eremedia.com/
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Takeaways
- Networking is crucial for learning and growth in recruitment.
- AI will enhance efficiency but may reduce the number of recruiters needed.
- Recruiters must adapt to new technologies to remain valuable.
- The future of recruitment may resemble pre-internet practices.
- Concerns about the perception of HR and TA in the current political climate.
- Community-focused events can significantly enhance professional relationships.
- Recruiters should focus on high-value roles and succession planning.
- AI tools can lead to a 'bot vs. bot' scenario in recruitment.
- The importance of negotiating for returns on efficiency gains from AI.
- The ideal industry event should prioritize community and relationship-building.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Hung's Background
02:55 The Importance of Networking at Conferences
05:48 AI's Impact on Recruitment
09:10 The Future of Recruitment in an AI World
12:06 Concerns in the Recruitment Industry
14:48 The Ideal Industry Event
17:53 Conclusion and Resources
