Jo Coutuer on Transformative Hiring Practices from Startups to Corporate Giant Challenges

22/04/2025 46 min Temporada 1 Episodio 141

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In this episode of the Objective Hiring Show, Tim welcomes Jo Coutuer, an experienced entrepreneur and data analytics expert. Jo shares his career journey from starting his own data company in 1999, which later merged with Deloitte Consulting, to his tenure as Chief Data Officer at BNP Paribas Fortis. Jo offers insights into the differences in hiring processes between startups and large corporations, emphasizing the role of gut feeling and the challenges of being objective during recruitment. The conversation delves into the potential of AI in hiring, the importance of diversity, and the need for more scientific approaches. Joe also shares personal anecdotes, debates the philosophical implications of AI, and discusses the future of technology in enhancing human decision-making.Show Notes:00:00 Introduction and Personal Background01:12 Starting and Growing a Business03:10 Hiring Practices in Large vs. Small Companies06:50 Challenges and Insights in Recruitment16:25 The Role of AI in Hiring23:22 The Role of AI in Decision Making23:42 AI in HR Tech: A New Wave24:38 AI for Talent Scarcity and Adjacency26:56 Bounded Rationality and AI's Potential28:07 Data-Driven Hiring vs. Gut Instincts30:38 Challenges in Defining Hiring Success33:26 Bias in Recruitment and AI's Role37:09 The Future of AI in Recruitment45:08 Philosophical Musings on AI46:29 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsVisit Our Website: https://www.alooba.com/

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