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 | 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 | Posting with Purpose: Tapping into the Hidden Job Market with Summer Delaney
Season 7 • Bonus Episode
What do Katie Couric and modern recruitment have in common? According to Summer Delaney, Founder and CEO of CollabWORK, the answer is the power of authentic networks. In this episode of DE Talk, Summer joins Shannon Offord to discuss how her career in media revealed that the best opportunities often come from professional communities rather than job applications.
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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...
DE Talk | TA in Transition: A Year in Retrospect
Season 7 • Episode 5
As we wrap up 2025, we’re taking a moment to reflect on the massive shifts in Talent Acquisition. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the rapidly evolving world of Talent Acquisition with global talent expert Shelia Gray, the newly appointed Global Head of Talent Acquisition for Hyundai. As organizations worldwide face shifting expectations, emerging technologies, and increasing compliance demands, Shelia shares a year-in-review look at TA in Transition–what’s changed, what’s trending, and what talent leaders must prepare for next.
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DE Talk Unplugged | Labor Law Poster Compliance: What Every Employer Must Know
Labor law posters are one of those things you can order once, stick to the break room wall and forget about, right? In this episode of the DE Talk podcast, Al Contrera and Ed Buenaventura from the Labor Law Center set the story straight by discussing both federal and...
DE Talk | Labor Law Poster Compliance: What Every Employer Must Know
Season 7 • Episode 2
Are your labor law posters in compliance with today’s evolving hybrid and remote workplace requirements? Tune in to the DE Talk podcast as experts Ed Buenaventura and Al Contrera from the Labor Law Center reveal federal and state requirements, common mistakes, how to avoid costly penalties, and recommendations for implementing compliance processes applicable to both small businesses and nationwide enterprises.
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DE Talk Unplugged | AI & Early Talent Hiring Trends with NACE
What is the outlook for entry-level candidates in the workforce? We recently kicked off season seven of the DE Talk podcast with a conversation with Shawn VanDerziel, President & CEO of the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), to discuss the...
DE Talk | Back to School, Forward to Work: AI & Early Talent Hiring Trends with NACE
Season 7 • Episode 1
August marks back-to-school season—and a critical time for recruiters, career services professionals, and emerging talent to prepare for what’s ahead. In this episode of DE Talk, we welcome Shawn VanDerziel, President & CEO of the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), for a timely discussion on the future of work in an AI-driven job market. Tune in as Shawn shares key findings from the latest NACE Job Outlook Report, explores how artificial intelligence is reshaping early talent hiring, and offers practical insights for those navigating this new era of talent acquisition.
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