DE Talk Unplugged: Reworking Recruitment: AI, a Frozen Job Market & the Human Edge
The recruitment landscape is shifting beneath our feet. While headlines point to low unemployment, those on the front lines of talent acquisition report that they are navigating a frozen job market where traditional tactics are no longer enough. In the latest episode...
Welcome PJ Rossi: DirectEmployers’ Newest Compliance Consultant!
Navigating the ever-evolving landscape of OFCCP compliance and EEO regulations requires a steady hand and a wealth of experience. Earlier this year we announced a partnership with Alicia Wallace, and now we are equally thrilled to announce that PJ Rossi has joined the...
DE Talk Unplugged | Cutting Through the Noise with AI-Powered Recruitment
In the latest episode of the DE Talk Podcast, host Shannon Offord sits down with Brad Boggs, founder of JobFlow, to discuss one of the most pressing topics in talent acquisition today: how to navigate the noise created by AI implementation in the recruitment process....
DE Talk Unplugged | Real or Robot? Navigating Candidate Fraud in the Age of AI
In the world of talent acquisition, AI is often celebrated as a game-changer for streamlining everything from sourcing to onboarding. However, there is a shadow side to these advancements that many TA teams are now grappling with: bots and AI-driven candidate fraud....
DE Talk | Real or Robot? Navigating Candidate Fraud in the Age of AI
Season 7 • Bonus Episode
Is the candidate on your screen a real person or a deepfake? It’s a question more recruiters are having to ask. In this episode of DE Talk, Shannon Offord sits down with Dwaine Maltais, Chief Strategy Officer at Nexxt to tackle the growing issue of candidate fraud. They explore the “trifecta” driving this surge—AI, automation, and accessibility—and share practical advice on how recruiters can spot red flags, verify candidate identities, and introduce good friction into the hiring process without ruining the candidate experience.
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DE Talk Unplugged | 2026 Expert Compliance Insights: New Rules, Changed Government Enforcement & How Employers Can Respond
In the latest episode of the DE Talk podcast, DirectEmployers Executive Director Jeff Gill sat down with employment law attorneys Mickey Silberman and Michelle Duncan of Silberman Law PC. With nearly 60 years of combined experience in EEO and OFCCP compliance, Mickey...
DE Talk Unplugged | Tapping into the Hidden Job Market with Summer Delaney
In the latest episode of the DE Talk Podcast, Shannon Offord, VP of Strategic Partnerships at DirectEmployers, sat down with Summer Delaney, the founder and CEO of CollabWORK to discuss the roads less traveled in talent acquisition strategies. If you’ve ever felt like...
DE Talk Unplugged | TA in Transition: A Year in Retrospect
In the latest episode of the DE Talk Podcast, Shannon Offord catches up with a longtime friend and industry veteran, Shelia Gray. Recently named the Global Head of Talent Acquisition for Hyundai, Shelia brings over 20 years of experience as a recruiting architect to a...