Bob Pulver talks with Jeff Mike, Managing Director, Customer Strategy and Value, at Flextrack, about AI in talent acquisition and how his organization’s next-generation vendor management system fits into the future of talent puzzle. Bob and Jeff discuss the practical use cases of AI, the integration of AI tools into the FlexTrack platform, and the benefits of using generative AI. They also touch on the importance of data privacy and trust in AI, the need for critical thinking when using AI, and the potential for AI to augment rather than replace human workers. The conversation explores the complexity of managing data in the contingent workforce ecosystem and the convergence of HR, procurement, IT, and finance. Bob and Jeff also discuss the challenges of skills taxonomy and the need for a common language. The potential use of small language models and AI assistants in HR and talent management is highlighted, along with the importance of engaging with AI tools and resources to elevate one’s AIQ.

Keywords

AI, talent acquisition, FlexTrack, vendor management system, practical use cases, integration, generative AI, data privacy, trust, critical thinking, augmentation, contingent workforce, data management, convergence, skills taxonomy, small language models, AI assistants, AIQ

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00:00 Introduction and Background

07:33 Integration of AI Tools in the FlexTrack Platform

11:36 Data Privacy and Trust in AI

18:43 The Importance of Critical Thinking in AI

23:24 AI as an Augmentation, Not Replacement, for Human Workers

29:07 Managing Data in the Contingent Workforce Ecosystem

31:15 Convergence of HR, Procurement, IT, and Finance

34:44 The Value of Small Language Models and AI Assistants

45:08 Elevating AIQ: Engaging with AI Tools and Resources

Jeff Mike: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeff-mike

FlexTrack: https://www.flextrack.com

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Bob Pulver: https://linkedin.com/in/bobpulver

Elevate Your AIQ: https://elevateyouraiq.com