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Aug 8
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Brainfood Live On Air - Ep322 - RecOps &...

Hung Lee
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RecOps & AI: TECHNIQUES TO ACCELERATE AI ADOPTION   Recruitment Operations developed as a distinct function with Talent Acquisition with a purpose of ensuring the entire recruiting function operated as efficiently and as resiliently as possible. This was BEFORE the advent of Artificial Intelligence, so what is the situation in 2025 when AI powered efficiency are the No1, 2 and 3 priorities for almost every business?   We're going to be speaking with Ops leaders to find out how RecOps teams have helped TA functions accelerate their adoption of AI.   - What is RecOps in 2025? - What is the relationship between RecOps and the other functions in Talent Acquisition? - Order business: what are the items of work RecOps professionals do? - What makes a RecOps function a high performing one? - Can we measure RecOps efficacy from the performance of those they are supporting? - How does having an independent RecOps function accelerate technology? - What are the unique differences between AI adoption and adoption of other categories of technology? - How do you ensure tech implementation is a success? - How do you increase utilisation of tech products? - Do you get involved in decision making as to what gets automated? - What are the skills required to be an effective RecOps professional? - How do you see the function evolve in a future of workforce where humans are augmented by AI colleagues?   All this and more with Mark Harman, Global Head of Recruitment Operations (Wise), Victoria Murphy,Global Head TA Operations (JLL) & Stephen Collopy, Head of Talent Operations & Enablement (Delivery Hero)   We are on Friday 8th August, 2pm BST / 9ET - follow the channel here (recommended) and save your spot for this demo by clicking on the green button.     Ep322 is sponsored by our friends Teamtailor   Great teams start with great hiring — and that’s exactly what Teamtailor is built for.   Loved by companies like Happy Socks, OneFlow, Oatly, and Five Guys, Teamtailor is the all-in-one recruitment platform trusted by over 10,000 businesses and 150,000 recruiters worldwide.   It combines a powerful ATS with fully customizable, AI-powered tools to elevate your employer brand and deliver a standout candidate experience.   From career sites to collaboration workflows, Teamtailor helps talent teams move faster, work smarter, and create hiring journeys that people actually enjoy — candidates and hiring managers alike.   See how top teams are hiring better with Teamtailor:   Experience the magic today!
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