Hacking HR

Hacking HR
Hacking HR

The Hacking HR Podcast explores how work is changing with new technology, cultural shifts, and emerging trends. Featuring insights from industry experts and thought leaders, it covers the challenges and opportunities of the modern workplace—from remote work and AI to leadership and future-proof skills. Whether you're a professional or just curious, this podcast helps you navigate the evolving world of work.

  1. FEB 6

    AI in HR Podcast. Episode 009. Guest: Martyn Redstone

    Join us for an interview with Martyn Redstone. Martyn is an AI and automation specialist with nearly two decades of experience transforming the recruitment and talent acquisition industry. With a focus on conversational AI, Martyn has spent the last eight years revolutionizing how businesses attract, engage, and hire talent through chatbots, voice bots, and generative AI. Martyn’s career began in telecommunications engineering before transitioning into recruitment while studying computer science. His first project—implementing an online timesheet system in 2008—sparked his passion for leveraging technology to solve complex challenges within recruitment. Over time, he has become dedicated to helping organizations embrace AI responsibly and effectively, addressing the challenges of an industry often resistant to change. As a specialist in AI-driven recruitment, Martyn offers expertise in Upskilling & Enablement, delivering workshops that empower recruiters and HR teams to unlock the potential of AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Perplexity. His strategic advisory work helps organizations design AI roadmaps, set long-term goals, and integrate automation responsibly. He also excels in Implementation & Optimization, from building custom AI solutions to improving existing chatbot systems, ultimately enhancing both recruiter and candidate experiences. Martyn is also the founder of Bot Jobs, the leading job board for Conversational AI professionals, and genAssess, an AI skills assessment platform launched in 2025. As chair of the Global Conversational AI Summit, he collaborates with industry leaders to shape the future of AI in recruitment. With a proven track record in AI adoption, Martyn is a trusted advisor for organizations ready to harness the transformative power of AI in recruitment.

    29 min
  2. JAN 16

    AI in HR Podcast. Episode 006. Guest: Julius Probst

    Join us on an interview with Julius Probst. Julius is a European labor economist at Appcast, where he produces insights on macroeconomic and labor market trends. As a key contributor to Recruitonomics, Appcast's labor market blog, Julius collaborates with Andrew Flowers to deliver cutting-edge analysis on the ever-evolving dynamics of global labor markets. Before joining Appcast, Julius worked as an application specialist and economist at Macrobond Financial, a leading macroeconomic data engine provider. In October 2019, he earned a PhD in Economic History from Lund University, with a research focus on long-run economic growth and empirical macroeconomic history. His academic journey began with a deep passion for Macroeconomics—especially monetary economics—cultivated during his Bachelor’s and Master’s studies. During the final year of his PhD, Julius gained valuable experience working at the European Central Bank (ECB) for six months, contributing to monetary policy research. Outside of his professional work, he shares his thoughts on topics such as macroeconomic history and monetary policy on his blog, Macrothoughts. He has also written several thought-provoking pieces on economics for the popular science journal "The Conversation." With a strong foundation in macroeconomic analysis and a dedication to uncovering actionable insights about labor markets, Julius Probst is passionate about bridging the gap between academic research and practical economic solutions.

    33 min
  3. JAN 9

    AI in HR Podcast. Episode 005. Guest: Ian OKeefe

    Join us on an interview with Ian O'Keefe. Ian is a People Analytics expert and HR transformation leader with over 20 years of experience helping organizations unlock the value of their people data. Passionate about the intersection of HR operations, technology, products, and analytics, Ian has worked with industry giants like Amazon, JPMorgan Chase, Google, and American Express to deliver scalable solutions across Big Tech, Financial Services, Retail, and Life Sciences. As the founder and CEO of Ikona Analytics, Ian partners with HR executives, start-up founders, and Private Equity operating partners to provide bespoke People Analytics consulting services. Additionally, he serves as an HR Venture Advisor at SemperVirens, an early-stage venture capital fund shaping the future of work through technology investments. With technical expertise in data science, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and analytics product development, Ian excels at driving impactful outcomes through technology implementation, UX research, organizational design, and change management. Holding an MSc in Data Science from Northwestern University and a BA in Psychology from the University of Virginia, Ian has also studied Artificial Intelligence and LLM product development in affiliation with Stanford University. A frequent speaker and author, Ian is dedicated to advancing the field of People Analytics and transforming talent strategies for the future.

    33 min
4.8
out of 5
14 Ratings

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The Hacking HR Podcast explores how work is changing with new technology, cultural shifts, and emerging trends. Featuring insights from industry experts and thought leaders, it covers the challenges and opportunities of the modern workplace—from remote work and AI to leadership and future-proof skills. Whether you're a professional or just curious, this podcast helps you navigate the evolving world of work.

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