In this episode of the HX podcast, I talk to Tim Freestone, founder of Alooba, an AI driven skills assessment platform. Tim shares his journey into the world of recruitment and explains how his frustrations as a hiring manager led to the creation of Alooba.

Our discussion highlights the biases in the hiring process and explores how AI and technology can make hiring fairer and more efficient. Tim provides some great insights from his experience and research, noting that while most companies are not yet using AI consistently in their hiring processes, there is significant potential for AI to reduce bias and improve objectivity. We also talk about some practical advice for HR leaders and individuals to get comfortable with AI and utilize it to enhance the hiring process.

I hope you enjoyed this discussion as much as I did!

Stacie

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Tim Freestone LinkedIn Alooba website

Episode Timeline

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:51 Tim Freestone's Background and Journey 02:01 Challenges in Hiring and Recruitment 05:27 The Role of AI in Hiring 08:58 Fairness and Bias in Recruitment 13:09 Future of AI in Recruitment 22:26 Advice for Embracing AI 33:51 Concluding Thoughts and Takeaways