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Live from ERE: Kevin Wheeler: The Future of Talent Acquisition
Kevin Wheeler is a futurist, writer, and human resource, talent acquisition and learning and development advisor and consultant to many Fortune 500 companies. He is the founder of Global Learning Resources, Inc. and The Future of Talent Institute. He speaks and writes frequently about the future of talent acquisition and Human Resources. He is the author of two books, the most recent “Talent Acquisition Excellence: Using Digital Capabilities and Analytics to Improve Recruitment.” He also authors a weekly newsletter on the future of talent acquisition and HR. He is a frequent speaker at events globally and is a director of the Australasian Talent Conference in Australia.
In this conversation, Adam Posner interviews Kevin Wheeler, a thought leader in the recruitment industry, discussing the evolution of recruiting technology, the impact of AI on recruitment, and the importance of marketing in attracting talent. They explore the changing role of recruiters in an AI-driven world, emphasizing the need for human connection and the importance of adapting to new technologies. Kevin shares insights on the future of talent acquisition and offers advice for recruiters to stay relevant in a rapidly changing landscape.
Connect with Kevin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kwheeler/
Thanks to our friends at ERE for hosting us. Learn more: https://www.eremedia.com/
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00:00 Introduction to the Future of Talent
02:56 The Evolution of Recruiting Technology
05:45 The Role of Marketing in Recruitment
09:06 AI's Impact on Recruitment
12:04 The Future of Recruiters in an AI World
15:02 The Human Element in Recruitment
17:58 Closing Thoughts and Advice
