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SIA Report: The Digital Workforce in Recruitment 2026
Joining me today is John Nurthen, Executive Director of Global Research at Staffing Industry Analysts. John has spent more than three decades in the staffing industry—and he has just authored a global research report titled The Digital Workforce in Recruitment 2026. In it, John maps out how digital worker agents——are moving from the fringes directly into the recruiting lifecycle. We’ll be breaking down why the future isn't about fully replacing human recruiters, the hidden risks of 'AI sprawl' and compliance liabilities, and how leaders must learn to manage a mixed workforce of employees, contractors, and algorith...
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How digital recruiters are moving from the fringes directly into the recruiting lifecycle. Next on the RecTech Podcast. Welcome to RecTech, the podcast for recruiting and technology intersect. Each month you'll hear from vendors shaping the recruiting world, along with recruiters
will tell you how they use technology to hire talent. Now, here's your host, the mad scientist of online recruiting, Chris Russell. Welcome to the only podcast helps employers and recruiters connect with more candidates through technology inspired conversations. Mastering in technology is the key to high
and great talent. And that's why my show exists. This episode is sponsored by Dalia, who's ready for a cold heart fact. Indeed, pricing model and all programmatic job advertising is based on driving volume, not outcome. Job boards get paid on clicks and applies, not hires. Their incentive is to send you more volume. That's what happens with volume-based
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