Will AI replace recruiters? And if every staffing company can access the same tools, what will make one stand out?

In this episode of Industry Leaders on AI by Zealous System, host Kinjal Gandhi sits down with James Dallas, CEO of Together Staffing Group, to explore the trends, challenges and questions shaping the future of staffing.

From AI-generated CVs to recruitment automation, we discuss what these changes mean for staffing businesses, recruiters and the people they hire.

In this episode, we explore

00:00 Introduction
01:09 Is AI Actually Replacing People, or Is It Just a News Headline?
01:44 Has Together Staffing Group Adopted AI?
02:05 Which Repetitive Tasks Are You Automating With AI?
02:59 With Candidates Using AI, How Do You Identify Genuine Talent?
04:16 When Everyone Has Access to AI Tools, How Do You Differentiate?
05:09 Have You Seen Any Measurable Improvements or Success Stories From AI?
06:10 Are You Still in the Experimentation Phase?
06:14 What Mistakes Should Staffing Companies Avoid When Starting Their AI Journey?
07:46 How Do You Identify the Right Tasks to Automate?
09:19 What Skill Will Keep Young Recruiters Relevant Over the Next Decade?
10:33 What Is One Uncomfortable Truth the Recruitment Industry Is Ignoring?
16:35 What Advice Would You Give Someone Starting a Recruitment Firm or Struggling With AI Adoption?

Before we wrap up, James answers one final question: what’s an uncomfortable truth the staffing industry needs to hear? Stay till the end for his response.

Whether you’re a recruiter, a staffing business owner or an HR professional exploring AI, this conversation offers plenty to think about.