WorkTech Podcast

WorkTech Podcast

The WorkTech Podcast explores the critical trends shaping the future of work and HR tech. George LaRocque of WorkTech, drawing from years of advising top innovators, investors, and enterprises, guides you through market deals, issues, opportunities, and trends—all through a strategic, actionable lens.

Episodes

  1. Revolutionizing the Hourly Workforce: Inside JobGet’s Acquisition of Snagajob

    NOV 26

    Revolutionizing the Hourly Workforce: Inside JobGet’s Acquisition of Snagajob

    JobGet's acquisition of Snagajob is reshaping the future of HR Tech. Tony Liu, JobGet's CEO, explains how this deal aligns with the company’s mission to empower the hourly workforce. Through their mobile-first approach and innovative technology, JobGet is driving quicker, more personalized job matching for candidates and employers alike. In this episode, we look at how the acquisition of Snagajob expands JobGet's reach, enhances job matching technology, and reshapes the hourly workforce landscape. Topics like HR Tech, recruiting platforms, job seeker personalization, and the future of work are discussed in-depth, highlighting the impact of these innovations. Key Takeaways: JobGet’s acquisition of Snagajob expands reach and creates a stronger platform for the hourly workforce. The mobile-first approach leads to personalized job recommendations and quicker hiring processes. Integrating advanced data and insights improves the quality of candidate matches for employers. The acquisition aligns with JobGet’s strategy to build a comprehensive, trusted platform for hourly workers. JobGet’s platform fosters community, connections, and extra income opportunities for job seekers. The integration of technology from both platforms promises enhanced user experiences and job-matching efficiency. Learn more about the deal at WorkTech: https://1worktech.com/ma-news-jobget-acquires-snagajob-shaking-up-the-frontline-recruiting-scene/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    30 min
  2. Scaling Culture with AI: How Plum Drives Transformational Change for Modern Workforces

    OCT 17

    Scaling Culture with AI: How Plum Drives Transformational Change for Modern Workforces

    Today, I chat with Caitlin MacGregor about how Plum uses AI to scale culture, drive organizational alignment, and support business transformation. Discover how Plum empowers companies to align talent management with cultural strategy to navigate rapid change effectively. In this episode, we look at AI in talent management, HR strategy, culture transformation, employee alignment, business transformation, AI-powered insights, and organizational change. These trends are redefining how HR leaders approach culture and strategy, ensuring businesses remain competitive in today’s fast-changing landscape. Key Takeaways: AI transforms culture by providing real-time, scalable insights into employee alignment with business strategies. Plum’s AI-based assessments help companies measure culture and pinpoint areas needing change management within seven minutes. Identifying early adopters and leveraging internal talent fosters stronger organizational buy-in and accelerates cultural transformation. HR’s role in strategic business transformation is growing as AI reshapes the workplace. Culture is a powerful multiplier that enables businesses to maximize their people’s potential and drive growth. Plum’s AI tools allow organizations to personalize results and scale culture assessments using company-specific language and frameworks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    44 min
  3. Interview Intelligence: How Pillar is Transforming the Hiring Process for Enterprises with CEO Mark Simpson

    OCT 15

    Interview Intelligence: How Pillar is Transforming the Hiring Process for Enterprises with CEO Mark Simpson

    Mark Simpson, CEO of Pillar, joins me to discuss the emerging category of interview intelligence. We explore how Pillar's AI-powered platform is transforming the hiring process for enterprises, improving efficiency, and reducing turnover. In this episode we look at Pillar, interview intelligence, AI in hiring, talent acquisition technology, future of work, HR tech, ATS. Key Takeaways: Pillar is an interview intelligence platform that helps enterprises make better hiring decisions. The platform uses AI to analyze live interviews, provide real-time feedback, and automate tasks. Pillar integrates with existing ATS systems and video conferencing tools to streamline the hiring process. Interview intelligence helps reduce bias, improve candidate experience, and increase employee retention. Hiring managers can leverage Pillar to gain valuable insights into candidate skills and make data-driven decisions. The platform offers features like automated interview summaries, scorecards, and skills gap analysis. SPECIAL OFFER FOR WORKTECH LISTENERS: Members of the WorkTech community can try the Pillar Interview Intelligence FREE for 7 DAYS Platform by visiting this link. Visit 1worktech.com to learn why WorkTech is the most trusted source of market intelligence and advice for Work Tech. Visit pillar.hr to learn more about Pillar's Interview Intelligence platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    35 min
  4. Bullhorn Acquires Kona Search Unlocking the Power of AI and Search in the Salesforce Ecosystem

    OCT 8

    Bullhorn Acquires Kona Search Unlocking the Power of AI and Search in the Salesforce Ecosystem

    Learn about Bullhorn's acquisition of Kona Search with Matt Fisher, Bullhorn's President and COO, and Andrew McKay, Kona Search's CEO! We explore the implications of this game-changing deal for the staffing and recruiting industry, focusing on AI, search and match technology, and the Salesforce ecosystem. In this episode we look at Bullhorn, Kona Search, Salesforce, AI in recruiting, search and match technology, future of work, HR tech. Key Takeaways: Bullhorn acquired Kona Search to enhance its AI and search capabilities within the Salesforce ecosystem. Kona Search provides a unique solution for searching across all Salesforce objects, including unstructured data. AI is transforming the staffing and recruiting industry by automating tasks and improving the accuracy of candidate matching. The acquisition will enable Bullhorn to provide a more unified and powerful search experience for all its customers. Recruiters can leverage AI to focus on building relationships and providing a better candidate experience. The future of staffing and recruiting involves using AI to analyze vast amounts of data and predict successful candidate placements. Visit Bullhorn.com to learn more about Bullhorn and Kona Search. Visit 1worktech.com to learn why WorkTech is the most trusted source of market intelligence and strategic advice for Work Tech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    35 min

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The WorkTech Podcast explores the critical trends shaping the future of work and HR tech. George LaRocque of WorkTech, drawing from years of advising top innovators, investors, and enterprises, guides you through market deals, issues, opportunities, and trends—all through a strategic, actionable lens.

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