Host: Carrie Tuttle Guest: Serge Boudreau

Serge Boudreau, expert in talent acquisition space for the last 20 years, opens up about the evolving landscape of recruitment in this episode of Suits & Sneakers.

Serge has served as both a practitioner leading large recruitment teams at some of Canada’s largest brands, but also worked on the vendor side with Workopolis, Indeed, CareerBeacon and now C Squared Technology where he leads global partnerships.

Serge’s tips on creating realistic job descriptions, effective interview techniques, and the significance of onboarding and retention are worth hearing for any leader. He gives hiring managers a good perspective on how a good recruiter makes a difference and things to consider when hiring directly.

He talks candidly about AI-automated applications bumping up against AI candidate screeners and what that means for hiring managers looking to find the best for their role and company culture.

As former co-host of the very popular podcast, The Recruitment Flex, and now a co-host on the HR Morning Show, he is a well-respected voice on these topics. You don’t want to miss it!

QUOTE-WORTHY MOMENTS:

"AI making hiring decisions is a slippery slope. We all have bias, but with the AI algorithm, suddenly it's bias at scale." “Don't make the [screening] process extremely long. Make it quick, but don't hesitate to dig deep in your interviews.”

EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS:

Passion for talent acquisition can develop over time. AI is significantly changing the recruitment landscape. Job descriptions often fail to accurately represent roles. Realistic job ads can help filter out unsuitable candidates. New leaders should leverage technology in recruitment. Effective interviewing is a critical skill for leaders. Confidence in hiring decisions grows with experience. Recruiters play a vital role in the hiring process. Onboarding is crucial for employee retention. Building a personal brand can open up career opportunities.

LINKS FROM EPISODE:

Serge Boudreau on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/serge-boudreau-861b267/

C Squared Technology website: www.csquaredtechnology.com

The HR Morning Show: https://www.linkedin.com/company/purpleacorn/

The Recruitment Flex: https://www.therecruitmentflex.com/podcast

Resource Mentioned:

Recruiting Brain Food https://www.recruitingbrainfood.com/

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