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Hiring has always been about getting the right people talking. But as AI takes on a bigger role in the process, how we make those connections is changing. 

In this episode, Indeed’s Aly Baxter joins Jerry to talk about the AI race unfolding in hiring, why so many of us feel like we’re still figuring it out, and how we keep all this new technology from turning the hiring experience into a battle of the bots.  

Ultimately answering the question: How can employers and job seekers embrace AI without losing the human connection that makes hiring work? 

Recruiting and healthcare might seem like completely different worlds. But according to Theresa Mazzaro, the best recruiters and the best caregivers have more in common than people realize.

After starting her career in the military and healthcare, Theresa eventually found her way into recruiting, bringing with her a high-touch approach that continues to shape how she attracts, hires, and supports talent today.

In this episode, Jerry sits down with Theresa Mazzaro of Fairfax Radiology Centers to discuss candidate experience, the realities of healthcare hiring, workforce shortages, AI and recruiting technology, and why great recruiting is ultimately about caring for people.

We've all spent the last year experimenting with AI. But now comes the hard part: putting it to work 

In this episode, IBM's Biz Dziarmaga joins Jerry to talk about what happens after the hype: how to figure out where AI belongs, why trust and governance need to be part of the plan from day one, and how to avoid chasing every shiny new tool.  

Then they bring it back to hiring. If candidates are using AI to write their resumes, how should recruiters use AI to evaluate them? Jerry and Biz explore how hiring teams can use AI to make better decisions—without turning the process into a black box. 

It's a conversation that cuts through the buzzwords—and gets real about what it takes to use AI right. 

Recruiting has always been about finding the right people. But in the age of AI, finding that needle in a haystack is getting a whole lot harder. In this episode of people actually, Anthony Petraco joins host Jerry Jao for a conversation about what happens when application volume explodes, resumes become easier to optimize, and recruiters are left trying to separate real signal from all the noise. Together, they tackle how teams can embrace AI without losing the human side of hiring—and what it ultimately takes to build connections and identify real fit and potential in a world where everyone looks good on paper. 

There’s no manual for becoming a CEO—especially in a fast-moving, AI-powered hiring landscape. In this episode, Ritu Mohanka reflects on what leadership really looks like beyond the title. From navigating tough people decisions to redefining what great hiring looks like, she shares how curiosity, transparency, and human connection shape her approach. Not just in hiring—but in how she leads teams, builds culture, and stays close to customers and partners. The conversation also explores the future of HR tech, balancing speed with responsibility in AI, and why the best leaders aren’t defined by what they know—but how quickly they learn.

Careers aren’t linear—and hiring shouldn’t be either. In this episode of people actually, Katy Flatau of JumpCloud shares how her background in executive coaching and talent acquisition shapes the way she evaluates candidates beyond the resume. The episode explores what hiring managers often get wrong about career paths, how to identify potential that doesn’t show up on paper, and how the best companies balance AI and automation without losing the human element. If you’re looking to build stronger teams and rethink how you approach hiring, this conversation offers a fresh, practical perspective.

In this episode of people actually, Carissa Mueller, Director of People Operations at Dream Charter Schools, breaks down the “invisible infrastructure” behind great hiring. From ATS and HRIS integration to employee experience, we explore how systems shape how work actually gets done, where friction shows up, and how AI can help teams rethink—not just speed up—how they operate. Because in hiring, what people experience is often shaped by what happens behind the scenes.

In this episode of people actually, Jerry Jao sits down with executive recruiter Monica Sklover to unpack what separates great leaders from everyone else—and it’s not what’s on paper. From AI in hiring to the power of relationships, this is a real conversation about the human side of executive search—and why that still matters more than ever.

In this episode of people actually, Jerry and Stephanie sit down with Employ recruiter Kim, to talk about the real signals inside hiring processes—the good, the messy, and the revealing. They explore what happens when recruiting is treated as a strategic partner, how leadership alignment shows up in interviews, and why talent decisions can shape the entire trajectory of a company.

Hiring is only part of the story. Behind every role, resume, and piece of technology is a human being. people actually features honest conversations about how work is changing—from AI and hiring trends to real career journeys and leadership lessons. No buzzwords. Just real talk and practical takeaways.