Inside Talent with Craig Fisher

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The future of talent, today. The show that takes you inside the minds, behind the scenes, coolest tools, and best practices of some of the coolest people in the employment industry. We explore job searching and hiring and the connection between employers and job seekers. The Inside Talent Podcast is is hosted by Craig Fisher, best selling author of the new book, Hiring Humans - Attract, Convert, and Retain Top Talent in the Age of Automation, available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and more at www.Hiring-Humans.com. Craig is a renowned consultant to employers on attraction, tech, process & people

  1. Inside Talent with Craig Fisher Special Edition Ep 4 Steve White Talent Leader at Sam's Club - What's Broken in Hiring

    FEB 16

    Inside Talent with Craig Fisher Special Edition Ep 4 Steve White Talent Leader at Sam's Club - What's Broken in Hiring

    Steve White on What’s Really Broken in Recruiting (and What Comes Next) In this episode of Inside Talent – Special Edition, host Craig Fisher sits down with longtime industry operator Steve White, joined by co-host Elaine Orler, for a candid, unscripted conversation about what’s actually happening inside talent acquisition right now. Steve has spent years on the inside of TA organizations and HR tech, and he doesn’t sugarcoat the reality. Together, they dig into: • Why recruiting still feels harder than it should • Where technology helps—and where it actively gets in the way • The widening gap between candidate experience promises and reality • Why process and behavior matter more than tools • What TA leaders are missing when they chase “the next big thing” • How trust, speed, and clarity are becoming competitive advantages This is not a hype-driven AI conversation. It’s a grounded, operator-to-operator discussion about systems, incentives, and decisions that shape hiring outcomes every day. If you’re a TA leader, recruiter, HR technologist, or employer trying to make sense of the noise—and figure out what actually deserves your attention—this episode is for you. About Inside Talent Inside Talent is a long-form podcast hosted by Craig Fisher, featuring honest conversations with the people shaping recruiting, HR, and the future of work. No buzzwords. No sales pitches. Just real talk from people who’ve been in the trenches.

    45 min

  2. FEB 2

    Inside Talent with Craig Fisher Special Edition 2026 Ep 3 Madeline Laurano

    Inside Talent Special Edition | Madeline Laurano on AI Lawsuits, TA Tech Chaos, and What’s Actually Breaking in Recruiting In this episode of Inside Talent – Special Edition, host Craig Fisher is joined by co-hosts Doug Berg and Elaine Orler for a timely, candid conversation with Madeline Laurano, Founder of Aptitude Research. Madeline brings a research-backed perspective to the issues talent acquisition leaders are grappling with right now — not the trends getting the most stage time, but the ones quietly reshaping how hiring actually works. We dig into: The growing wave of AI-related lawsuits in hiring and what they mean for employers and vendors Why fraudulent and bot-driven applications are accelerating — and why most systems aren’t built to handle it The rising complexity of the TA tech stack and where it’s actively working against teams Accountability, transparency, and who really owns the outcomes when AI is embedded in hiring workflows What Madeline’s latest research is revealing about buyer behavior, risk tolerance, and trust in recruiting tech This is a long-form, unscripted discussion focused on what’s changing now — and what TA leaders need to understand before the next buying or implementation decision. 🎙️ Guests & Hosts Craig Fisher, Host – Inside Talent Doug Berg, Co-host Elaine Orler, Co-host Madeline Laurano, Founder – Aptitude Research 🔔 Subscribe to Inside Talent for honest conversations about recruiting, HR tech, and the future of hiring — beyond the marketing noise.

    45 min

  3. JAN 21

    Tim Sackett on Hiring Volume, Broken Systems & What Still Works

    In this episode of Inside Talent, Craig Fisher is joined by Tim Sackett—author, talent leader, and one of the most influential voices in recruiting—and co-host Elaine Orler of Match2. Tim brings his unfiltered perspective on what’s really broken in hiring today: overwhelming application volume, misused technology, hiring manager behavior, and why most companies aren’t actually hiring the “best” talent they claim to be. The conversation covers what AI is (and isn’t) fixing, why recruiters are busier than ever despite slower hiring, and what still excites Tim about the future of talent acquisition. A candid, practical discussion for TA leaders, recruiters, and HR professionals who want substance—not buzzwords. 🎧 Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/wZitPPEhBF0

    39 min
  4. Inside Talent with Craig Fisher Special Edition Ep 1 Matt Charney - Birds Aren't Real

    JAN 6

    Inside Talent with Craig Fisher Special Edition Ep 1 Matt Charney - Birds Aren't Real

    Welcome to Inside Talent – Special Edition powered by Match2, hosted by Craig Fisher with co-host Doug Berg. In this debut episode, we sit down with one of the sharpest, most outspoken, and most respected minds in recruiting and HR tech media — Matt Charney.Matt has built and shaped global recruiting conversations for more than a decade. From leadership roles at Recruitment Marketing platforms and global RPOs, to his latest work disrupting talent media strategy, Matt brings an unmatched blend of humor, honesty, and clarity about what really matters in hiring today.This is a candid, long-form conversation the industry rarely gets to hear — no hype, no buzzword bingo, just the truth about:The real state of HR tech (beyond vendor hype)What employers are still getting wrong about hiringWhy recruiting storytelling matters more than everHow media is reshaping the talent landscapeWhere the talent industry is headed next…and plenty of smart commentary and fun along the way.🎙️ About Matt CharneyMatt is a globally recognized voice in talent, media, and HR tech. His career includes leading editorial and strategy for some of the most influential recruiting platforms in the world, consulting for major brands, and shaping how organizations talk about work, hiring, and technology.Learn more:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattcharney🎙️About Match2Match2 is a next-generation talent engagement platform built to fix the broken disconnect between candidates and employers. Instead of one-and-done applications and stale databases, Match2 creates a private, bi-directional Direct Talent Network where every candidate maintains a living profile, stays connected over time, and receives meaningful matches — while employers finally get fresh, actionable candidate data and real relationships instead of ghosting, re-buying, and wasted spend. Learn more: ⁠Match2: https://match2.jobs🧠 Episode Highlights00:00 – Intro & Why Matt Matters to the Industry03:30 – How the Talent Industry Changed (and Didn’t)10:15 – HR Tech Reality vs Marketing Spin18:20 – What Employers Still Don’t Understand About Candidates27:45 – The Future of Talent Media & Influence35:00 – What’s Coming Next in Recruiting40:00 – Final Thoughts + What Matt Is Excited About💡 About Inside TalentInside Talent brings together the most influential thinkers, leaders, analysts, and innovators in recruiting and HR tech for real conversations about what’s working, what isn’t, and where the industry is heading next.Hosted by Craig Fisher, joined by leaders from Match2, and powered by decades of hands-on experience in hiring, marketing, tech, and strategy.👍 Like, Subscribe & Stay ConnectedIf you enjoyed this conversation, hit Like, drop a comment, and subscribe for upcoming episodes featuring top industry leaders.Subscribe & watch more episodes:👉 Inside Talent Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL-Bs2Ef_qYYy2jO1RcmJ0IL7rdWadtpHm👉 Learn more about Match2: https://match2.jobs

    44 min

  5. 10/08/2025

    The Fairness Factor: How AI Is Rebuilding Hiring | Inside Talent with Adam Stokar

    Welcome back to Inside Talent — the podcast that digs into the people, tech, and trends shaping the future of hiring. In this episode, host Craig Fisher talks with Adam Stokar, founder of Talent Llama, about the rise of AI-driven interviews and a new hiring philosophy called The Fairness Factor. What if the resume wasn't the deciding factor? What if screening could be faster, more objective, and better for candidates? This conversation unpacks: What “The Fairness Factor” really means in modern recruiting Why dynamic skills inference beats keyword filtering How Talent Llama helps teams screen thousands fairly and efficiently Adam’s founder journey and vision for unbiased, scalable hiring The future of TA tech — and where humans still matter most 💡 Brought to you by Inside Talent — where smart hiring meets smarter conversations. 🔗 Learn more at TalentLlama.com🎙 Hosted by Craig Fisher | LinkedIn #InsideTalent #FairHiring #TalentLlama #AIHiring #RecruitingTech #HRTech #CraigFisher

    26 min

  6. 04/17/2025

    Agentic AI Steven Jiang HireEZ with Craig Fisher Inside Talent

    🚀 Inside Talent: Agentic AI with Steven Jiang, CEO of HireEZ 🎙 Hosted by Craig Fisher We’re diving deep into the future of AI in recruiting! In this episode of Inside Talent, Craig Fisher sits down with Steven Jiang, the visionary founder and CEO of HireEZ, to unpack the launch of Agentic AI — and how it's reshaping the talent acquisition landscape. 🔍 What you’ll learn: The origin story of HireEZ (formerly Hiretual) What makes Agentic AI different from basic automation or chatbots How semi-autonomous AI empowers recruiters (not replaces them) Why ethical AI and data compliance are at the core of this evolution A bold vision of recruiters as strategic business partners 🎉 Plus, we recap the exciting HireEZ Hoedown and analyst breakfast! If you're an HR or TA leader, staffing pro, or tech-forward recruiter — this is a must-watch. 👇 Drop your thoughts below or connect with us to learn how AI is changing the game in talent tech. #InsideTalent #HireEZ #AgenticAI #HRTech #RecruitingInnovation #TalentAcquisition #FutureOfWork #CraigFisher #StevenJiang #AIRecruiting

    20 min

  7. 09/09/2024

    Annie Culbertson on Inside Talent with Craig Fisher

    🚨 New Episode: Inside Talent with Craig Fisher 🚨 In this episode, I had an insightful conversation with Annie Culbertson, Talent Acquisition leader at Gensler, the largest architecture and design firm in the world. 🎙️ Here are some key takeaways: Unique Recruiting Challenges: We discuss the nuances of hiring creative professionals in the architecture and design industry and the role of strategic hiring to meet evolving market demands. Diversity in Design: Annie shares how Gensler is committed to building diverse project teams, emphasizing the rising number of diverse graduates in design programs. 🌍 AI and the Future of Recruitment: With the growing need for efficient systems, Gensler is exploring AI-powered solutions to improve talent pooling and candidate engagement. The Importance of Culture Fit & Innovation: Annie highlights the focus on hiring for culture add—finding candidates who not only fit but enhance company culture. Join us for a deep dive into the future of talent acquisition and the role of innovation in shaping the workplace! #InsideTalent #Recruitment #DiversityInDesign #AIinRecruitment #TalentStrategy #Architecture #FutureOfWork #Gensler

    24 min

  8. 03/20/2024

    AI + Market Analytics for Recruitment Marketing, Inside Talent with Horsefly and Joveo

    In this episode of the Inside Talent Podcast, hosted by Craig Fisher of TalentNet Media, guests from the forefront of AI and labor market analytics delve into how these technologies are revolutionizing recruitment marketing. Joining Craig were Yazhad Dalal from Joveo, Erika Oliver and Will Crandle from Horsefly Analytics, who shared their insights and experiences. The conversation kicked off with an exploration of the pivotal role AI and labor market analytics play in refining recruitment marketing strategies. By leveraging global labor market data, companies can optimize their recruitment budgets, target the most promising talent pools, and enhance their overall hiring processes. The speakers emphasized the shift from traditional "post-and-pray" methods to data-driven strategies, underscoring the efficiency and effectiveness of using AI to navigate the complexities of the global labor market. Erika Oliver highlighted the significance of using labor market analytics to identify optimal locations for talent acquisition, ensuring companies invest their resources wisely. Will Crandle provided a deeper understanding of Horsefly's capabilities, illustrating how the platform offers granular insights into the labor market, enabling companies to make informed decisions. The discussion further delved into the impact of AI in recruitment marketing, with Yazhad Dalal sharing compelling examples of how AI-driven tools like Joveo's platform enhance job content optimization and personalized job recommendations. This not only improves job visibility and candidate matching but also addresses challenges such as bias in job descriptions, promoting more inclusive hiring practices. Craig Fisher shared a success story, demonstrating the power of integrating AI and market analytics to solve real-world recruitment challenges. By reevaluating campaign strategies based on labor market data, significant improvements in applicant numbers and cost savings were achieved, showcasing the tangible benefits of this synergy. However, the conversation also acknowledged the challenges in incorporating AI into recruitment efforts, including concerns over privacy, bias, and the need for leadership buy-in. The speakers shared valuable advice on overcoming these hurdles, emphasizing the importance of ethical considerations and the continuous auditing of AI models. In closing, the episode underscored the transformative potential of AI and labor market analytics in recruitment marketing. The speakers encouraged listeners to embrace these technologies, experiment with new tools, and share success stories to foster a community of learning and innovation in the field. This episode not only provided practical insights into leveraging AI and analytics for recruitment marketing but also inspired a forward-thinking approach to talent acquisition in the digital age.

    55 min
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The future of talent, today. The show that takes you inside the minds, behind the scenes, coolest tools, and best practices of some of the coolest people in the employment industry. We explore job searching and hiring and the connection between employers and job seekers. The Inside Talent Podcast is is hosted by Craig Fisher, best selling author of the new book, Hiring Humans - Attract, Convert, and Retain Top Talent in the Age of Automation, available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble and more at www.Hiring-Humans.com. Craig is a renowned consultant to employers on attraction, tech, process & people

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