Matt Alder: The Future of Recruiting: AI and Its Implications: LIVE from Unleash 2025
We proudly share #thePOZcast interviews from Unleash 2025 in Las Vegas with guest host Rhona Pierce!
Matt Alder is a globally recognized talent acquisition strategist with over 20 years of experience helping enterprise TA leaders future-proof their functions and drive strategic impact. As the host of *The Recruiting Future Podcast*—one of the world’s leading shows on TA with over 600 episodes and two million downloads—Matt brings together the most innovative minds shaping the future of hiring. He’s also the co-author of *Exceptional Talent* and *Digital Talent*, and a respected speaker who’s delivered keynotes in 17 countries.
Through his work as a writer, consultant, and advisor, Matt empowers both established leaders and rising professionals with forward-thinking strategies, insights, and tools to navigate a rapidly evolving hiring landscape. From guiding tech procurement to advising HR tech startups on market positioning and growth, Matt’s expertise lies in translating emerging trends into measurable business value.
Connect with Matt: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattalder/
Listen UP: https://www.linkedin.com/company/therecruitingfuturepodcast/
#thePOZcast is proudly brought to you by Fountain - the leading enterprise platform for workforce management. Our platform enables companies to support their frontline workers from job application to departure. Fountain elevates the hiring, management, and retention of frontline workers at scale.
To learn more, please visit: https://www.fountain.com/?utm_source=shrm-2024&utm_medium=event&utm_campaign=shrm-2024-podcast-adam-posner.
Thanks for listening, and please follow us on Insta @NHPTalent and www.youtube.com/thePOZcast For all episodes, please check out www.thePOZcast.com
Summary
In this engaging podcast episode, host Rhona Pierce speaks with Matt Alder, a seasoned expert in recruiting and futurism. They explore the evolving landscape of recruitment, particularly the impact of AI and neurodiversity in the workplace. Matt shares his insights on the future of work, the importance of adapting to change, and the need for a more nuanced understanding of neurodiversity, particularly ADHD. The conversation emphasizes the significance of skills-based hiring and the potential for technology to reshape the job market, making it more accessible for everyone.
Takeaways:
- Matt Alder has been hosting the Recruiting Future podcast for 10 years.
- The conversation around AI's impact on recruiting is evolving.
- AI may automate many recruiting tasks, raising questions about the future of recruiters.
- It's essential to have a mindset open to changing beliefs about the future.
- Neurodiversity, particularly ADHD, is often misunderstood in the workplace.
- Recruitment processes should focus on skills rather than traditional interview techniques.
- Personalizing recruitment processes can benefit everyone, not just neurodiverse individuals.
- Matt's experience with ADHD has shaped his understanding of workplace dynamics.
- The future of work may involve everyone having access to every job globally.
- Technology can facilitate a more efficient and inclusive job market.
Chapters:
00:00 Introduction to the Pozcast and Guest
01:12 The Future of Recruiting and AI's Impact
06:00 Navigating Predictions and Industry Changes
12:42 Transformations in Workplace Efficiency
14:22 Understanding Neurodiversity in the Workplace
21:05 Personal Insights and Future Predictions
