RecTalk Podcast - Explore Recruitment Insights

Tech Fatigue, AI Hype & Building Recruitment Empathy — with Nick Beecroft


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In this insightful and no-holds-barred episode of RecTalk, Nitin Sharma sits down with Nick Beecroft — formerly one of the hottest free agents in SaaS and now making serious waves at Televerde. Broadcasting from Televerde’s Glasgow office, the conversation dives deep into the reality of recruitment technology, AI, market fatigue, and what recruiters actually need versus what they’re being sold.


From dissecting the chaos of over-saturated tech stacks to breaking down the misconceptions around automation and AI, Nick brings both experience and sharp honesty. The duo challenges industry norms — like the subscription-heavy SaaS model, the obsession with “fixing everything,” and the overuse of automation tools that risk authenticity and brand integrity.


They also discuss Televerde’s unique model of social impact, employing and empowering incarcerated women across the U.S. to deliver world-class demand generation solutions — a powerful blend of tech, empathy, and transformation.


🚨 Warning: This isn’t just another AI hype chat. It’s a real-world gut check on what tools actually drive value, how recruitment firms can stay lean yet smart, and why the next big thing might just be less tech, not more.


Who this episode is for:

  • Recruitment agency owners feeling overwhelmed by “shiny” new tech
  • SaaS vendors targeting the recruitment sector
  • Talent acquisition leaders looking to build sustainable tech stacks
  • Anyone exploring how empathy can be built into business at scale
  • Operators questioning the current state of pricing models in recruitment tech


🎧 Topics Covered:

  • The problem with bloated recruitment tech stacks
  • Why AI should solve real pain, not just be a buzzword
  • Ethical automation: where it works — and where it doesn’t
  • The emerging “results-as-a-service” model
  • Empathy-driven hiring: how Televerde is changing lives through business
  • Risks of violating LinkedIn T&Cs with automation tools
  • The role of Microsoft Copilot and conversational AI in shaping future stacks
  • Advice for struggling recruitment agencies: scale down to grow smarter


This episode is proudly sponsored by RecCircle — your go-to platform for building referral-driven recruitment networks. Empower your community. Recruit smarter.

https://www.reccircle.co.uk/


🔗 Connect with Nick Beecroft

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickbeecroft-demandgeneration-software-saas-salesandmarketing/

Televerde: https://televerde.com/


🔗 Connect with Nitin Sharma

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nitin-rectools/

Rectools.io: https://www.rectools.io/


Find out about the Recruitment Curry Club:

https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-recruitment-curry-club/


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RecTalk Podcast - Explore Recruitment InsightsBy Nitin Sharma, founder of rectools.io