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We're Only Human

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An HR podcast focusing on the intersection of people and technology at work, We’re Only Human examines research, technology, and practical strategies for creating better outcomes for employers and the workforce. It’s a wealth of insight for anyone looking to create a high-performing organization.All rights reserved by WRKdefined Economía Exito Profesional Gestión Gestión y Liderazgo
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  • How Healthcare Teams Hire Better Talent

    How Healthcare Teams Hire Better Talent
    Apr 13 2026
    In this episode, you will learn how modern talent acquisition leaders improve hiring outcomes while protecting the human side of recruiting. The conversation explores how healthcare organizations handle massive hiring volumes, why candidate experience still matters in a competitive labor market, and how recruiting teams use data to connect HR metrics to real business outcomes. Ryan Henning, Director, Talent Acquisition, Highmark Health, shares practical insights on internal mobility challenges, reducing time to fill, improving candidate experience, and how talent acquisition teams influence patient outcomes by hiring the right people faster. Key Takeaways: Recruiting teams can dramatically reduce time to fill while maintaining strong candidate experience. Hiring the right people faster directly impacts patient care and operational performance in healthcare. Internal candidates often take longer to hire than external candidates, even though they are known employees. Talent acquisition leaders must translate HR metrics into business impact when speaking with executives. Candidate experience matters even in uncertain job markets and should never be taken for granted. Lowball offers or poor communication can damage employer reputation and long-term hiring success. Data helps talent acquisition teams influence leadership decisions and demonstrate business value. Recruiters should operate as consultants to hiring managers, not just resume processors. Early career and high school pipeline programs are becoming critical in healthcare workforce planning. Process improvements in interview scheduling and hiring workflows can significantly improve hiring speed. Connect with Ryan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryan-henning-phr-0376901a/ Also mentioned in this conversation: Episode 180 on reducing recruiting cycle time: https://megaphone.link/DIRED7119433062 Timestamps: 00:00 Why candidate experience still matters today 02:00 Ryan Henning’s role leading talent acquisition at Highmark Health 04:00 Why healthcare organizations recruit talent starting in high school 06:00 The long-term workforce strategy behind healthcare pipelines 11:30 Hiring 10,000 employees while improving recruiting metrics 14:30 Translating HR data into business impact for executives 18:00 Why internal hiring often takes longer than external hiring 22:30 How recruiting experience affects employee performance 24:00 Fixing interview scheduling and recruiting process inefficiencies 26:00 Lessons on collaboration and knowledge sharing in recruiting Top Keywords: candidate experience in recruiting healthcare talent acquisition strategy internal mobility hiring challenges reducing time to fill roles healthcare recruiting pipeline talent acquisition metrics and data recruiting process improvement early career healthcare programs HR business impact of recruiting healthcare workforce shortages
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  • 7 Methods for How to Prevent Candidate Fraud in Hiring

    7 Methods for How to Prevent Candidate Fraud in Hiring
    Mar 2 2026
    If you are wondering how AI is changing candidate fraud and what recruiters can do about it, this episode breaks it down in practical terms. In this conversation, Terry Terhark, CEO at NXTThing RPO, shares what he is seeing firsthand across enterprise recruiting teams. You will learn what candidate fraud really looks like today, how AI tools are helping applicants misrepresent skills and identity, and what talent acquisition teams can do to protect their hiring process without overreacting. The discussion includes real-world examples of fake resumes, AI-assisted interviews, dual employment, falsified references, and remote hiring risks, along with concrete steps to reduce bad hires and improve hiring integrity. Key Takeaways Candidate fraud today is more sophisticated and often powered by AI tools. Fraud can include fake resumes, fake locations, fake identities, falsified work eligibility, and stand-in interviewees. AI tools can provide real-time interview answers, making it harder to assess real capability. Some candidates hold dual full-time remote jobs without disclosure. The cost of hiring a fraudulent candidate is far higher than candidate ghosting. Employers must clearly define what counts as acceptable AI use versus cheating. Requiring ID checks during video interviews can help verify identity. Asking candidates to share their screen during assessments can expose AI assistance. More companies are returning to in-person interviews to reduce fraud risk. Training recruiters and hiring managers to spot red flags is a critical first line of defense. Connect with Terry on e-mail: terry.terhark@nextthingrpo.com Connect with Terry on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terryterhark/ Timestamps 00:00 What Is Candidate Fraud Today 04:30 AI Tools Perfecting Resumes 09:15 Real Stories of Fake Remote Hires 14:00 The True Cost of a Bad Hire 18:20 Dual Employment and Remote Risks 22:45 Practical Ways to Verify Identity 27:30 In-Person Interviews Making a Comeback 31:00 Creating Clear AI Usage Policies 35:40 Training Recruiters to Spot Fraud 39:00 The AI Arms Race in Hiring Keywords candidate fraud in hiring AI in recruiting fake resumes AI interview cheating remote hiring risks dual employment fraud identity verification in recruitment background check best practices AI hiring policies talent acquisition challenges
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  • How to Make AI Work for Employees

    How to Make AI Work for Employees
    Feb 23 2026
    Guest: Robin Barbacane, Chief Talent Development Officer, Rackspace In this episode, you will learn how to successfully introduce AI into your workplace without creating fear, resistance, or chaos. The conversation breaks down how to build AI literacy and confidence across your workforce, how to use AI agents to solve real business problems, and how to shift HR from a support function to a strategic driver of transformation. You will hear practical examples of AI adoption inside HR, including virtual assistants handling employee questions, AI tools supporting recruiting and employment law across multiple countries, and a structured approach to testing and scaling new AI use cases. If you are wondering how to start with AI, how to handle resistance, how to clean up your data, or how to measure success without demanding instant ROI, this episode offers a clear roadmap. Key Takeaways: AI adoption must focus on both skills and confidence, not just training. Start with hands-on workshops and real business problems instead of abstract theory. Treat AI like a coworker that needs onboarding, training, and performance reviews. Use a hackathon-style approach to generate AI solutions tied to business outcomes. Begin inside one function, prove value, and then scale across the organization. Clean and centralize your data before expecting strong AI results. Create guardrails and governance, but avoid banning AI outright. Identify early adopters and change agents instead of fighting detractors. Expect mistakes and iteration rather than demanding perfect ROI on day one. Shift human effort toward higher-value, revenue-producing work while AI handles routine tasks. Timestamps: 00:00 Why AI confidence matters as much as skills 03:00 Moving from AI education to real action 06:00 Using a hackathon model to solve HR problems 08:00 Building an AI HR assistant to handle employee questions 11:00 Learning from AI mistakes and improving accuracy 16:00 Build versus buy AI tools across global operations 17:30 Creating an AI ambassador certification program 20:00 Why banning AI is a strategic mistake 22:00 Cleaning data before scaling AI 25:00 The human skills that matter most in an AI-driven workplace Top Keywords: AI in HR AI adoption strategy AI workplace transformation HR automation AI employee experience AI coworker model AI governance and guardrails Low-code AI agents HR digital transformation AI change management Connect with Robin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinbarbacane/
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