Recruiting is No Joke
by Joel Lalgee
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The Human Edge: Why Recruiters Who Build Systems Will Win the AI Era
The Human Edge: Why Recruiters Who Build Systems Will Win the AI Era
About this podcast
Welcome to "Recruiting is No Joke" with your host, Joel Lalgee – the realest recruiter. Get ready for raw, no-BS conversations that delve into the latest trends in the recruiting space. Joel holds nothing back, providing a fresh and entertaining take on the world of recruitment.
With no filter, Joel gives you an inside look at the industry like never before. If you're craving to be part of the conversation with leaders in the field, this podcast is your ticket. Discover the ins and outs of talent acquisition trends, hear the captivating stories of top talent thought leaders, and gain valuable perspectives on current industry happenings. You will also learn what talent and HR leaders actually care about, bridging the gap between job seekers and talent leaders.
With a decade of recruiting experience, Joel's content has made waves, generating over 200 million views. Joel brings you insights that matter, resonating with both recruiters and job seekers alike. Tune in and join the conversation!
Episodes
The newest 20 of 127 episodes
- The Human Edge: Why Recruiters Who Build Systems Will Win the AI Era · 32 minEpisode Summary In this season-opening episode of Recruiting Is No Joke, Joel welcomes Alex Marr, Director of Recruiting at Phil, a healthcare company that streamlines prior…
- Don’t Act Like a Robot: Recruiting in the Age of AI Noise · 33 minSummary In this episode of Recruiting Is No Joke, Joel talks with Duarte Rodrigo Mendonca, Director of Talent Acquisition Operations at PayPal. Duarte got into recruiting by…
- From 30 to 130 Employees Without VC Money: Here’s How It Was Done with Tristan Mackrory · 34 min · Episode 126Growing from 30 employees to over 130 in under two years is remarkable — doing it without any investors is even more uncommon. In this episode of Recruiting Is No Joke, Joel sits…
- The Challenges of AI and Spam Candidates in Recruitment with Erin McCann · 41 min · Episode 125Think about how wild this is. Starting out as a wedding planner and ending up as an HR executive responsible for 450 people. Most people work their way into HR through…
- Why Human-First Recruiting Still Wins (Even in an AI World) with Nicole Hirsch · 46 min · Episode 124Have you ever wondered what separates recruiters who stay sharp in chaos from those who fold under pressure? Or why, even in a world full of AI tools and automation, the human…
- Reinvent Yourself or Get Left Behind: The Future of Recruiting with Jeremy Lyons · 40 min · Episode 123In this episode of Recruiting Is No Joke, Joel Lalgee sits down with Jeremy Lyons, co-founder of Rec Ops Collective and one of the most influential voices in the Rec Ops world…
- Inside the Black Hole: What Really Happens After You Apply with Julia Levy · 44 min · Episode 122Did you know that recruiting has drastically evolved since the mid-1990s? In this episode of Recruiting Is No Joke, Joel sits down with talent acquisition leader Julia Levy to…
- How to Build Credibility with Hiring Managers Before You Even Speak with Caroline Kiesler and Kearstin McGinnis · 29 min · Episode 121In this live episode of Recruiting is No Joke, recorded at RecFest 2025 inside the Purple Acorn Tent, Joel Lalgee sits down with two powerhouse recruiting leaders, Caroline…
- Why Your 401(k) Might Be the Best Recruiting Tool You’re Not Using · 37 min · Episode 120In this special live episode of Recruiting is No Joke, recorded at RecFest 2025 in Nashville, Joel Lalgee brings you raw, unfiltered conversations from the front lines. We go…
- Episode 119: The Rinse Cycle of Work: Are You About to Be Left Behind? with Cassandra Rose · 46 min · Episode 119The world of work is spinning fast. The gold rush of 2021 is over, money’s tighter than ever, and everyone’s trying to figure out what’s next. Are we adapting or just hanging on?…
- Episode 118: The Secret Sauce Behind High-Volume Hiring That Actually Works with Preston Sharpston · 36 min · Episode 118What does it really take to recruit, hire, and support more than 800 employees across 16+ restaurant locations with just one person running HR? Sounds impossible, right? In the…
- Episode 117: Recruiter Enablement: The Quiet Revolution Changing Talent Acquisition with Molly Sly · 43 minDid you know that at Sage, just three people power a recruiter enablement team that supports 30 recruiters around the world? So how do they manage to help a global crew hire top…
- Episode 116: The AI illusion: Why recruiters still can’t be replaced with Steve O'Brien · 45 minIs it cheating to use ChatGPT for your job application? That’s the question many recruiters are quietly asking themselves as AI-generated résumés flood their inboxes. At first…
- Episode 115: The Recruiting Ops Blueprint They Don't Want You to Know with Alexa Lane · 37 min · Episode 115What happens when you’re the only recruiter at a fast-growing startup? In this episode of Recruiting Is No Joke, host Joel sits down with Alexa Lane, Head of Recruiting at…
- Episode 114: The Hidden Talent Goldmine: Why Recruiters Should Look Beyond Tech with Michele Sutton · 38 min · Episode 114Tech recruiting may grab the headlines, but some of the most exciting opportunities for recruiters are found on the factory floor. Michele Sutton, Senior Director of Talent…
- Episode 113: AI and the Future of Recruitment: Solving Talent Acquisition Challenges with Adam from Talent Llama · 40 min · Episode 113What if the perfect candidate applied for your job, but you never even saw their resume? What if the key to fixing this broken system wasn't a human, but an artificial…
- Episode 112: Why HR Might Be the Secret Growth Engine in Your Company with Robert Buckley · 42 minDid you know some companies are hiring architects not for buildings, but for people? That’s exactly what Robert Buckley does as Chief People Architect at Envada. His job isn’t…
- Episode 111: Technology + Humanity in Hiring: AI, Candidate Experience & Real Talk with Ben Eubanks · 43 min · Episode 111Hiring has been called “broken” for decades, but is it actually? And if so, what does “fixed” even look like? In this episode of Recruiting Is No Joke, Joel sits down with Ben…
- Episode 110: How AI is Transforming Recruitment and Hiring with Tom Lott of BAL Law Firm · 41 min · Episode 110How is AI shaping recruitment today? In this episode of Recruiting is No Joke, Joel Lalgee explores the intersection of technology and talent acquisition with Tom Lott, head of…
- Episode 109: From Headhunting to Transformation: AI, Talent Strategy, and the Future with Jess Von Bank · 43 min · Episode 109Do you know if the jobs your company is hiring for today will even exist in three years? Or if your recruiters are spending too much time filling seats instead of creating…
