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321: Why Is It So Hard to Find Good People? The AI-Era Hiring Dilemma with Gerald Gordon

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Why is finding great talent harder than ever… even with AI at our fingertips?

Nikki sits down with Gerald Gordon, Co-Founder & CTO of Reference Me, to unpack how technology is reshaping hiring in ways that often make things messier, not easier.

From flawless AI-generated resumes to overwhelming applicant pools, Gerald reveals why human discernment and cultural fit matter more than any algorithm. He also introduces a game-changing idea: professional certified references, a way to bring trust, truth, and confidence back into hiring decisions.

Get ready for a candid conversation that will make you rethink how you evaluate candidates, balance AI with human judgment, and build teams that truly multiply culture. 🚀

Additional Resources:

Connect with Gerald on LinkedIn

Learn more about Reference Me

Watch Gut + Science (and more) on YouTube!

Connect with Nikki on LinkedIn

Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn

Learn more about PeopleForward Network

Key Takeaways:

  • AI-polished resumes don’t equal the right fit.
  • Time and keyword filters can cut out great candidates.
  • Online presence now shapes first impressions.
  • Human discernment is irreplaceable.
  • Certified references save time and prevent hiring mistakes.

  continue reading

144 episodes

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Manage episode 508364394 series 2281068
Content provided by Nikki Lewallen Gregory. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Nikki Lewallen Gregory or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

Why is finding great talent harder than ever… even with AI at our fingertips?

Nikki sits down with Gerald Gordon, Co-Founder & CTO of Reference Me, to unpack how technology is reshaping hiring in ways that often make things messier, not easier.

From flawless AI-generated resumes to overwhelming applicant pools, Gerald reveals why human discernment and cultural fit matter more than any algorithm. He also introduces a game-changing idea: professional certified references, a way to bring trust, truth, and confidence back into hiring decisions.

Get ready for a candid conversation that will make you rethink how you evaluate candidates, balance AI with human judgment, and build teams that truly multiply culture. 🚀

Additional Resources:

Connect with Gerald on LinkedIn

Learn more about Reference Me

Watch Gut + Science (and more) on YouTube!

Connect with Nikki on LinkedIn

Follow PeopleForward Network on LinkedIn

Learn more about PeopleForward Network

Key Takeaways:

  • AI-polished resumes don’t equal the right fit.
  • Time and keyword filters can cut out great candidates.
  • Online presence now shapes first impressions.
  • Human discernment is irreplaceable.
  • Certified references save time and prevent hiring mistakes.

  continue reading

144 episodes

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