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Rec Tech: the Recruiting Technology Podcast

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

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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Stephanie Manzelli
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Prem Kumar
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Rona Pierce
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Sharawn Tipton
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Andrew Ganomski
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Jason Roberts
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Chris Russell
Host of the recruitment technology podcast, focusing on recruiting tech, AI in hiring, and market movements.

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 States5 years ago

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Guests are typically senior leaders in HR tech, offering credible, industry-relevant perspectives.
A few listeners note sound quality issues but still find the content valuable.
Listeners appreciate actionable insights into recruiting tech and AI, with guests who share practical experiences.
Production quality is praised when focus stays on content and guest expertise.

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2026 Job Seeker Nation Report
Q: How can employers balance AI with human oversight in hiring?
AI should handle scalable, administrative tasks and screening, but human judgment is essential for contextual evaluation, avoiding bias, and making final hiring decisions.
2026 Job Seeker Nation Report
Q: What are the biggest trust-related challenges highlighted by the report?
Trust gaps are driven by mismatches between what is promised during hiring and what is delivered, as well as inconsistent follow-through in the hiring process, which leads to early exits and disengagement.
Jobsync Roundtable: Candidate Fraud in Hiring
Q: What is candidate fraud, and how do you define it in practice?
Candidate fraud encompasses misrepresentation of identity, location, and experience, as well as deliberate use of disinformation or malinformation to mislead employers, with some cases involving automated resume customization that still must be checked against truthfulness.
Fama CEO talks State of Workplace Misconduct
Q: Where do your clients typically use Fama in the hiring process?
Most clients use Fama toward the final shortlist or as a contingent step before offers, with some re-screening for regulatory or ongoing risk monitoring.
Why This ATS is Making Job Seekers Part of Its Mission
Q: What's the first step here to breaking that cycle without sacrificing the efficiency of what AI provides?
Daniel discussed the need for different kinds of AI that help both job seekers and employers, rather than deteriorating their chances through over-saturation of applications.

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A data-driven take on recruiting technology, this show surveys the latest moves in HR tech, talent acquisition platforms, and AI-enabled hiring. Episodes routinely cover mergers and acquisitions in the recruitment space, product updates from leading vendors, and practical discussions on how technology shapes candidate experience, screening, and workforce analytics. A recurring strength is connecting market trends with real-world buyer needs, often featuring practitioner guests who share actionable insights for recruiters, HR leaders, and tech buyers. Notable strengths include thorough market context, sponsor integrations that illustrate real-world use, and a willingness to tackle challenging topics like candidate fraud, bias in AI, and the ... more

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