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Rec Tech: the Recruiting Technology Podcast

Chris Russell
Recruitment Technology
Talent Acquisition
HR Technology
Recruiting Technology
Artificial Intelligence
Candidate Experience
Indeed
Phenom
Workday
Ziprecruiter
Dalia
AI In Recruitment
Jobcase
AI In Recruiting
Upwork
Greenhouse
AI In HR
Agentic AI
Appcast
Worktech

Hosted by Chris Russell, online recruiting's mad scientist, the RecTech podcast covers all aspects of recruiting technology and recruitment marketing including interesting new tools & vendors. You'll also hear how recruiters leverage technology to find talent. A great listen for HR tech vendors, HR professionals and recruiters everywhere. CONTACT: chris@rectechmedia.com

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BOSTON — Global employment platform G-P (Globalization Partners) announced strong third-quarter momentum on Thursday, projecting that it will surpass $450 million in annual recurring revenue (ARR) and achieve more than $100 million in core operating ... more

Former Monster.com founder Jeff Taylor is back with his new candidate driven marketplace BOOMBAND filled with deep profiles of candidates.

www.boomband.com/

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"In recruiting news: LinkedIn is restricting popular third-party sourcing tools like Pin, Gem, and Neuroscale, cutting off unapproved external access to its network.

The core issue comes down to user consent and data scraping policies. By enforcing ... more

Today get updates from Dalia, SonicJobs, RecruitmentAds.com, Ribbon and Proven Base. Live from Recfest in Nashville, TN.

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Recent Guests

Jeff Taylor
Former founder of monster.com, founder/leader of Boomband
Boomband
Episode: Ex-Monster.com Founder Launches Boomband Marketplace in New England Region
Marcus Taylor
Head of Sales
Ribbon.ai
Episode: Recfest Soundbites
Jim Stroud
Industry influencer, Proven Base representative
Proven Base
Episode: Recfest Soundbites
Niels Geominu
Founder
recruitmentads.com
Episode: Recfest Soundbites
Sam Fitzroy
From Dalia, sponsor at RecTech
Dalia
Episode: Recfest Soundbites
Mark Chaffey
CEO of Archer (formerly Hackajob)
Archer
Episode: RecFest LIVE: Mark Chaffey, CEO of Archer
Joseph Cole
VP of Marketing at Findem
Findem
Episode: RecFest LIVE: Findem's VP of Marketing
Brianna Huynh
VP of Brand and Creative at Appcast
Appcast
Episode: How AI is Reshaping Career Sites
John Nurthen
Executive Director of Global Research at Staffing Industry Analysts
Staffing Industry Analysts
Episode: SIA Report: The Digital Workforce in Recruitment 2026

Hosts

Chris Russell
Host of Rec Tech: the Recruiting Technology Podcast
Leah Daniels
Leads commercial effort and conversation for JobSync; frequent on-air host

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 38 ratings
  • Podcast for tech recruiters

    It is fantastic to find a podcast that offers such insightful information about the value of technology in the recruitment process and for recruiters out there.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    More Than Engineering
    Philippines4 years ago
  • Thanks Chris!

    This host really knows his stuff and gets guest experts to share their experience as well. Quality production, keep it up!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Joshill:)
    United States5 years ago
  • 10/10 Every Time!

    If you’re waiting for a sign to subscribe, here it is… you gotta subscribe! Chris consistently offers compelling conversations that expertly identify and break down the latest innovations in recruiting technology. This listener highly recommends!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Arlie K
    United States5 years ago
  • Background typing distracting

    I appreciate the content and interview questions in the episode I listened to, but the background typing and mouse clicks were extremely distracting. Luckily, the conversation flowed so I couldn’t tell if it was the host or guest, but best practice may be to encourage no distractions during interviews.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    amo'l
    United States5 years ago
  • Interesting topics

    Enjoy listening and usually get a least one item to do or research from each episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RecruiterinOhio
    United States6 years ago

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Sound quality can be inconsistent in some episodes, but substance remains strong.
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Ex-Monster.com Founder Launches Boomband Marketplace in New England Region
Q: Is he saying that automated sourcing is going to replace the job listing essentially here?
The guest explains that Boomband focuses on outbound, targeted outreach using embeddings and rich profile data to identify highly qualified candidates, reducing reliance on broad job postings and generic applications, while still leveraging a job signal in a more precise way.
SIA Report: The Digital Workforce in Recruitment 2026
Q: How should leaders approach operating models to integrate multiple vendors and avoid AI sprawl?
Leaders must coordinate across departments, establish clear ownership and governance, implement audit trails and bias monitoring, and ensure data readiness; integration should be phased, with a focus on transparency and continual monitoring rather than one-off purchases.
SIA Report: The Digital Workforce in Recruitment 2026
Q: What are the natural limits of today's AI agents, and what tasks should they strictly remain with the human recruiter?
John explains that AI agents are best used to automate sourcing, screening, and routine outreach, while humans handle judgment, relationship-building, and complex negotiations; the market needs orchestration and a 'human in the loop' to prevent over-reliance on automation and maintain quality decisions.
Newly Hired Chief People Officer Stef Bloom
Q: How are you approaching culture and manager effectiveness as you scale?
We're documenting a culture playbook, emphasizing manager capability, repeatable processes across clinics, and team-building programs to keep culture cohesive as we grow.
Newly Hired Chief People Officer Stef Bloom
Q: What are your primary priorities in the near term?
Focusing on talent acquisition, refining our value proposition in a compressed healthcare job market, and integrating data across candidate and employee journeys to close gaps and drive retention.

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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show leans into recruiting technology, talent acquisition operations, and recruitment marketing, with frequent deep dives into AI-assisted tools, employer branding, and how to scale recruitment through data and processes. Episodes often feature practitioners and leaders from large orgs or tech-enabled teams, plus occasional industry observers who illuminate trends like RecOps, SEO/AIO for job discovery, and AI governance in hiring. Overall, it's a practical, practitioner-focused resource that surfaces real-world implementations, vendor updates, and actionable playbooks for building efficient, human-centered recruiting tech stacks. Noteworthy strengths include roundtables with cross-functional guests, emphasis on measurable ROI, and a w... more

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