In this episode, Bill Banham talks with Jim Stroud about whether or not AI will replace recruiters. Listen as Jim offers his take on what functions of recruitment will and will not be replaced by the bots. 

Jim is the author of 5 HR-related books, producer of the YouTube series - "The Jim Stroud Show," and producer of "The Jim Stroud Podcast." He is also the creative mind behind "The Recruiting Life," a comic strip and newsletter about the world of work. More details highlighting his career, media citations, creative writing and public speaking events can be found on his blog, JimStroud.com.

Questions for Jim include: 

• How has AI changed, enhanced or diminished the ways you create content?
• You say you love ChatGPT. Why? 
• Recruiting is a relationship business and machines don't have feelings. So, recruiters are safe, right? 
• In some cases AI is replacing workers, how vulnerable are recruiters?
• What can recruiters do to remain valuable in the marketplace?
• AI can do so much, what stops it from ultimately replacing recruiters?
• Will AI replace podcasters? 

More About Jim Stroud

Jim has built expertise in sourcing and recruiting strategy, public speaking, lead generation, video production, podcasting, online research, competitive intelligence, online community management, and training.

He has consulted for such companies as Microsoft, Google, MCI, Siemens, Bernard Hodes Group (acquired by Findly), and a host of startup companies.


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