EP123 | Is AI Making Hiring Better or Just Faster? The Truth Behind Phenom’s Bold Claims

HR Famous

AI isn't coming - it's here. And it's changing recruiting faster than most realize.

In this crossover episode between RecTech Media and HR Famous, Chris Russell and Tim Sackett dive into the latest from Phenom’s conference in Philadelphia.

2600 attendees.

25+ new AI agents rolled out.

And a vision for HR tech that feels more like science fiction than reality.

But what happens when AI isn’t just automating tasks - it’s making decisions? And if recruiters aren’t the ones screening candidates, curating talent pools, or delivering feedback, what’s left for them to do?

Phenom is betting big on agents that can reason - detecting mistakes, providing real-time feedback, even building personalized hiring experiences. And they’re not alone. Paradox and Eightfold are in the race, each taking different approaches to AI.

But is all this innovation really making hiring better? Or just faster?

If AI agents are handling the heavy lifting, where does that leave recruiters? And if everyone’s automating, what actually sets your hiring process apart?

Phenom claims they’re two years ahead of the industry. But if that’s true, what happens to everyone else still playing catch-up?

Listen to find out why this shift in HR tech could leave even the most seasoned recruiters rethinking their entire approach.

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Chris Russell

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Tim Sackett

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