In this Tactical Tuesday episode, Sam takes to the mic solo to discuss the (still) evolving landscape of recruitment, focusing on the integration of AI and machine learning tools. It's 2025, and these tools aren't going away — if anything, they're only going to become more prevalent. That's why finding a way to strike the balance between automation and manual effort is so critical. In particular, Sam emphasizes the importance of automating repetitive tasks, improving candidate sourcing through diverse channels, and utilizing predictive analytics for better hiring decisions. 

The future is here — it's time to roll with the punches.


Chapters:

00:00 - Welcome: Striking the balance between automation and human effort
01:58 - Top skills recruiters aim to master in 2025
03:17 - Saving time by automating repetitive recruitment tasks
05:03 - Improving candidate sourcing with new tools and strategies
08:32 - Transforming recruitment strategies with predictive analytics
10:40 - Podcast goodbye: Rolling with the punches in recruitment’s future










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In this episode Sam and Lex discuss LinkedIn's predictions for 2025. It's a list that's much shorter than last year's — which we're taking to mean that LinkedIn is just as confused as the rest of us when it comes to what's to come in the year ahead. 

Throughout the conversation, we focus on the predictions like the rise of millennial CEOs, the importance of supporting workers for global growth, and the evolving role of corporate employees as influencers. And, of course, we explore how these trends will impact recruitment and workplace dynamics. 


Chapters:

00:00 - Podcast intro: Exploring LinkedIn’s 2025 predictions for recruitment
03:30 - The rise of millennial CEOs: What it means for recruitment
08:38 - How global growth is reshaping recruitment strategies
13:50 - The rise of employee influencers: What recruiters need to know
20:40 - How subject matter experts are reshaping workplace dynamics
24:00 - Podcast wrap-up: Key trends shaping recruitment and workplace dynamics











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In this first episode of 2025 (WILD), Sam is joined by Vivien to discuss New Year's resolutions —  specifically tailored for recruiters, of course. 

They reflect on the changes in recruitment communication from 2024, emphasizing the importance of building relationships, prioritizing quality over quantity in outreach, and developing a strong personal brand. The conversation also highlights the need for creativity in recruitment strategies as we move into this new year — especially with AI and other technological advancements continuing to shake things up. 


Chapters:

00:00 - Welcome to 2025: New Year’s resolutions for recruiters
02:12 - Lessons from 2024 and what’s ahead for recruitment in 2025
03:23 - Prioritizing relationships: The key focus for recruiters in 2025
04:40 - Why quality over quantity matters in recruitment outreach
06:22 - Building your personal brand to boost word-of-mouth referrals
07:35 - Creating value to make an impact in recruitment strategies
10:50 - Closing thoughts: Resolutions to elevate your recruitment game











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Today’s Trending Topic episode is a replay of one of our most popular early episodes — in which Loxo's Founder & CEO, Matt Chambers, joins us to dive into the world of business development in the recruitment industry. It's no surprise that bizdev has been a HOT TOPIC this year — and for good reason. We thought it was timely to resurface these insights as we start looking ahead into 2025. 

From understanding market conditions to setting goals and measuring progress, we cover it all. Whether you're a small boutique agency or a large organization, this episode has a takeaway for everyone! 
















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This is a replay of our very first episode of 2024 — which we thought was fitting as we wind the year down.

In it, Sam and Vivien explore personalized approaches for hiring — emphasizing human connection and addressing common frustrations among recruiters, hiring managers, and candidates.

They advocate for open communication, personalized interactions, and feedback-driven strategies — as well as keeping the humanity in recruiting, especially as AI-powered solutions pop up left and right.

The episode stresses the need for recruiters to lead by example, fostering positive change by integrating integrity, customization, and human touch into their recruitment practices — take a few minutes out of your day to listen!


Chapters:

00:00 - Podcast Intro
01:16 - Personal Development for Recruiters
03:11 - Navigating Relationships: Recruiters & Hiring Managers
09:10 - Refining Candidate Interactions: Tips & Tricks
15:31 - Recruiters Leading the Change Charge
20:27 - Tactical Advice for Hiring Manager Collaborations
22:00 - Podcast Farewell


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In this Trending Topics episode, Sam and Lex talk DATA. But before you make any assumptions about how much of a bore this episode must be, listen to this: 

According to a recent survey, 72% of recruiters don't know their conversion ratios. 

Which means that 2/3 of recruiters are missing out on critical data insights that could help them be more effective.

In this conversation, we spend time talking about the fact that even when things are working, it's good to understand why they're working — so you can double-down on winning behaviors and keep improving with every day. We'll get into why performance metrics are more powerful than volume metrics, the role technology plays in recruitment data, and the importance of data integrity. And we promise that, even with all that data-talk, it's not boring. 


Chapters:

00:00 - Podcast intro: Why recruitment data matters more than ever
04:02 - Recruiter.com insights: The future of talent acquisition in 2025
05:40 - The inefficiency of recruiter analytics and how to improve them
13:05 - How recruiters measure performance: Metrics that matter
21:56 - High costs and low returns: The challenge of outdated recruitment tech
28:22 - Expert advice for improving recruitment strategies with data
32:36 - Podcast farewell: Using data insights to drive recruitment growth
















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In this quick Tactical Tuesday episode, Sam shares a powerful strategy for improving your recruitment outreach: leveraging senior leadership as senders.

Learn why having executives send personalized messages to top candidates can significantly boost your response rates and candidate engagement, especially for executive search and critical roles. Discover the three key benefits of this approach and how to implement it in your recruitment process. Tune in for this short — but impactful! — look at how to elevate your hiring game!


Chapters:

00:00 - Podcast Intro
01:21 - The power of senior leadership in recruitment outreach
02:05 - The ultimate outreach tip to engage top candidates
04:27 - Podcast farewell























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In this guest episode, Sam joins the crew at Ringover on their The Staffing Ring podcast to talk about everything from: why some tech tools get used daily (while others are left to wither away in tech purgatory), to honing in on your Ideal Customer Profile, to how play the long-game when it comes to building trust and brand awareness, and beyond.

Of course there are some subtle plugs for Loxo in there — but the point of this episode is really to highlight how vital workflow integration is to user adoption. Adding more tech to your stack is always going to come at a cost — and if you're not getting the most possible use out of that investment, across your entire team, it starts to raise some bigger questions. 

Tune into this episode if you're thinking about switching technology providers, contemplating adding more tech to your stack, or looking for ways to build a trusted brand. We cover a lot of bases, and it's a good time!


Chapters:

00:00 - Podcast intro
02:00 - Sam takes the hot seat to talk about recruitment’s biggest challenges
04:03 - Round 1: Key priorities for recruiters in today’s market
12:50 - Round 2: How recruiters can improve business development strategies
25:24 - Round 3: Technology’s impact on leadership in recruitment
31:03 - Round 4: A personal Q&A with Sam
38:00 - Innovations and opportunities shaping the future of recruitment
41:10 - Sam’s parting thoughts on recruitment success






















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This episode is a party: Sam is joined by our Tactical Tuesday queen, Vivien Maron AND Loxo's resident reporting expert, Logan Heck. 

Together, this trio dives deep into a common recruiter complaint — "My tech isn't working!" — and ask an important question: 

Is the technology the problem, or the usage?  

They discuss the changing landscape of recruitment, the impact of regulations on communication methods, and the importance of getting creative to maintain engagement with candidates (especially as best practices keep shifting) — all so you can uncover how to not throw the baby out with the bathwater. 


Chapters:

00:00 - Podcast intro
02:33 - Why email outreach has become more challenging for recruiters
09:00 - Understanding email performance: Analytics every recruiter needs
16:57 - The role of effective calls-to-action in improving recruitment outreach
18:54 - How content creation and curation enhance candidate engagement
22:10 - Building better connections through human-centered outreach
24:20 - Podcast farewell





















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In this episode, Paul Sharpe — a recruitment expert with over 20 years of experience — joins us to discuss some pressing issues in the recruitment industry, particularly the problem of recruiters working for free. 

Paul introduces some harsh truths: 1) Recruiters are often working for free, filling only 20-30% of roles. And 2) the recruitment industry has been facing significant economic pressures as of late. Yikes, right? 

But rest assured: it's not all doom & gloom. The entire conversation highlights the need for a mindset shift among recruiters to position themselves as trusted partners rather than mere service providers — and Paul makes a case for why a Recruitment Process Outsourcing (RPO) model can be a good solution for recruiters to consider. 

Paul provides a ton of wisdom, personal experience, and some tactical tips for recruiters who are looking to take their business to the next level — so regardless of where you are in your journey, this episode is certainly worth a listen.


Chapters:

00:00 - Intro: Exploring RPO solutions and mindset shifts in recruitment
02:27 - Why 80% of recruiters’ time goes to waste
04:46 - Uncovering recruitment’s biggest challenge: The story behind it
08:02 - RPO explained: A new way to approach recruitment
11:03 - Benefits of adopting RPO: A win-win for recruiters
14:55 - Getting started with RPO: A guide for recruiters
18:36 - What segmentation reveals about your recruitment clients
21:06 - Creating an MVP for recruitment services: The essentials
27:36 - Validating your strategy with market feedback
33:07 - Practical business development tips for recruiters
36:02 - How recruiters can navigate and embrace change
40:57 - Pricing strategies for recruitment services
44:54 - The technology every recruiter should be using
47:45 - Expert tips to elevate your recruitment business
49:50 - Podcast farewell: Final words from Paul Sharpe




















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