DE Talk Unplugged | Section 503 Changes: What Employers and the Disability Community Need to Know
Major regulatory shifts can create uncertainty, but they also offer a rare opportunity to re-evaluate what truly drives workplace culture. On the latest episode of the DE Talk Podcast, guest host and Chief Advisor at Forte Advisory Group PJ Rossi sits down with...
DE Talk Unplugged | Fixing the Application Black Hole with Dalia’s Sam Fitzroy
The recruitment landscape is evolving at a breakneck pace. Between the sudden explosion of generative AI, an influx of automated “apply-for-me” bots, and shifting candidate expectations, talent acquisition leaders are caught navigating unprecedented challenges. In the...
DE Talk Unplugged | EEO Data in Flux: Navigating the EEOC’s Proposal to Rescind EEO-1 Reporting
In the season eight opener of the DE Talk Podcast, host Alicia Wallace sits down with Nita Beecher, Of Counsel at FortneyScott, for a timely and candid conversation on the future of demographic data collection and the EEOC’s proposed rescission of the longstanding...
DE Talk | Reworking Recruitment: AI, a Frozen Job Market & the Human Edge
Season 7 • Episode 8
The headlines say unemployment is low. The front lines tell a different story. In this episode of DE Talk, Jeff Gill sits down with Brian Fink, managing partner of The ReWork Group and author of Talk Tech to Me, to unpack what’s really happening in today’s talent market—and what it means for the future of recruiting. From trust erosion in tech hiring to AI’s role as a force multiplier for mid-size companies, Brian challenges conventional wisdom and makes the case that in a frozen, patience-driven market, the recruiters who win are the ones doubling down on relationships, curiosity, and human judgment—not just automation.
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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 | Cutting Through the Noise with AI-Powered Recruitment
Season 7 • Bonus
In this episode of the DE Talk podcast, host Shannon Offord, VP of Partnerships at DirectEmployers, sits down with seasoned executive and strategist Brad Boggs, founder of JobFlow. With over 20 years of experience in the recruitment technology space, Boggs shares how his new platform uses “powerfully simple” AI solutions to fix the broken cycle of mass job applications and overwhelmed hiring teams, ultimately building more inclusive and effective hiring pipelines. Whether you are a job seeker looking to stand out or an employer looking to slash your time-to-fill, this conversation offers a roadmap for navigating the evolving AI-powered recruitment landscape.
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DE Talk | Merit, Myths, and Measurement: Navigating the New ROI of Workplace Diversity
Season 7 • Episode 7
What happens to workplace diversity when the regulatory landscape shifts overnight? In this episode, compliance consultant Alicia Wallace and former Fortune 500 Chief Diversity Officer David Casey move beyond theory to discuss the reality of leading through change.
Drawing on their history of managing hundreds of successful audits for some of the most recognizable brands, Alicia and David offer a masterclass in practitioner-level strategy. They pull back the curtain on what it really takes to bridge the gap between strict EEO compliance and meaningful culture, including how to go beyond “table stakes” as compliance is just the starting point, lessons from both sides of the OFCCP desk as the auditor and audited, and finally, a candid look at why merit-based hiring isn’t a threat to diversity, but a tool for data-grounded decisions.
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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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