Listen "Ep 637: Reinventing the ATS for a New Era"
Episode Synopsis
TA Transformation has been a recurring theme on this podcast in recent months. A unique combination of macro and micro forces is driving the need for substantial change, compelling TA leaders to respond swiftly and strategically. Technology, particularly AI and automation, is very much at the heart of this transformation.
But what does this mean for established ATS vendors? How are they adapting to the evolving market landscape, and how are their product strategies being shaped to anticipate the future?
My guest this week is Rebecca Carr, the newly appointed CEO of SmartRecruiters. Previously serving as SmartRecruiters’ Chief Product Officer, Rebecca offers insight into the importance of a product-led approach in these rapidly changing times. She also shares her perspectives on the urgency of accelerating the leap from traditional ATS to the next generation of hiring solutions.
In the interview, we discuss:
The current state of the market
Rethinking hiring
The growing importance of hiring manager experience
Why being product-focused is important in the current market.
Accelerating the leap from second-generation ATS to third-generation hiring platform
The impact of uncertainty around legislation and regulation
AI education and adoption
Adaptability and agility
Advice to TA Leader on designing technology strategies
What does the future look like
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But what does this mean for established ATS vendors? How are they adapting to the evolving market landscape, and how are their product strategies being shaped to anticipate the future?
My guest this week is Rebecca Carr, the newly appointed CEO of SmartRecruiters. Previously serving as SmartRecruiters’ Chief Product Officer, Rebecca offers insight into the importance of a product-led approach in these rapidly changing times. She also shares her perspectives on the urgency of accelerating the leap from traditional ATS to the next generation of hiring solutions.
In the interview, we discuss:
The current state of the market
Rethinking hiring
The growing importance of hiring manager experience
Why being product-focused is important in the current market.
Accelerating the leap from second-generation ATS to third-generation hiring platform
The impact of uncertainty around legislation and regulation
AI education and adoption
Adaptability and agility
Advice to TA Leader on designing technology strategies
What does the future look like
Follow this podcast on Apple Podcasts.
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