AI adoption is still slow in talent acquisition. Employers are experimenting with AI for tactical tasks while missing its transformative potential. This gap between tentative experimentation and strategic implementation stems from multiple challenges, including ethical concerns, a lack of training and awareness, overblown vendor claims, and anxiety about what AI means for job security.

So, how can talent leaders shift from automation anxiety to augmentation advantage, transforming their teams from tactical processors to talent advisors?

My guest this week is Matt Burney, Senior Strategic Advisor at Indeed. Matt has deep expertise in recruitment technology and workforce trends and explains how AI can elevate recruiters' roles rather than diminishing or eliminating them.

In the interview, we discuss:

The current state of AI in recruiting

Why organizations remain trapped in tactical AI implementations

Understanding the root causes of automation anxiety

Asking better questions, not just getting faster answers

Automation versus Augmentation

Why efficiency needs to be about proving value, not replacing people

The role of AI in skills-based thinking

Why training, education, and greater awareness are vital

What does the future of work look like?

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Ep 698: From AI Anxiety to AI Advantage