WorkTech Podcast
The WorkTech Podcast explores the critical trends shaping the future of work and HR tech. George LaRocque of WorkTech, drawing from years of advising top innovators, investors, and enterprises, guides you through market deals, issues, opportunities, and trends—all through a strategic, actionable lens.
Episodes
Hiring is slowing, the job market is increasingly less dynamic, and economic uncertainty looms. Andrew Flowers, Chief Economist at Appcast, joins me to analyze the latest job market data, including hiring trends, workforce churn, wage growth, and how factors like AI, government policy, and inflation are shaping the future of work.
In this episode, we look at hiring trends, workforce turnover, wage growth, economic uncertainty, gov...
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March 25, 2025 • 25 mins
Breaking down JobGet’s acquisition of Seasoned, its impact on hourly hiring, and how AI is shaping the future of recruitment.
JobGet is making big moves in the hiring market, acquiring Seasoned just after Snagajob. Tony Liu, CEO of JobGet, shares insights on why this deal strengthens their AI-driven recruitment strategy, enhances candidate quality, and streamlines hiring automation—giving employers more control and better hiring o...
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March 25, 2025 • 27 mins
HR teams are under pressure to do more with less, and Symba is helping them get there. Ahva Sadeghi joins me to discuss how AI-powered workflow automation is transforming HR by streamlining onboarding, offboarding, compliance, and training—helping top employers boost efficiency while improving the employee experience.
In this episode, we look at HR automation, AI-driven workflows, employee experience, onboarding solutions, workfor...
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Lightcast’s Cole Napper joins George LaRocque to discuss the power of workforce data, AI-driven skills taxonomies, and talent intelligence. They explore how organizations can leverage labor market insights to navigate workforce risk, optimize hiring strategies, and prepare for the evolving future of work.
This episode examines talent intelligence, workforce risk, AI-powered skills taxonomies, labor market insights, employer brandi...
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February 10, 2025 • 33 mins
AI is transforming HR, but adoption stalls without governance, compliance, and trust. Guru Sethupathy, CEO of FairNow, joins the WorkTech Podcast to break down AI risk, ethics, and compliance in HR tech. We explore how organizations can simplify AI governance, reduce risk, and ensure responsible adoption at scale.
This episode examines AI governance, HR compliance, risk management, ethical AI, data security, regulatory compliance,...
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January 17, 2025 • 42 mins
The rise of AI in HR presents opportunities and challenges, particularly in reducing bias. I explore these dynamics with Torin Ellis, discussing insights from his latest report and strategies for implementing AI ethically. We focus on the transformative potential of AI to enhance equity and inclusion in hiring while delivering tangible business outcomes.
In this episode, we look at reducing bias with AI, ethical AI in HR, diversity...
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HR innovation takes center stage as we explore how Humareso’s acquisition of Rhabit Analytics creates a new standard in data-driven talent management with Humareso CEO John Baldino and Rhabit Analytics CoFounder Kevin Kelly. We discuss gamification, behavioral analytics, and longitudinal measurement as tools to boost employee engagement, develop leadership, and deliver actionable insights for workforce planning.
In this episode, we...
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January 7, 2025 • 41 mins
Recruitment marketing is evolving, and we take a look at how HireClix’s innovative approach to career sites, advanced analytics, and employer branding is transforming the candidate experience. With CEO Neil Costa, we explore what it takes to deliver measurable ROI and create lasting impressions in today’s talent acquisition landscape.
In this episode, we cover recruitment marketing, career site optimization, advanced analytics, can...
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January 2, 2025 • 33 mins
Frontline hiring is undergoing rapid transformation. George LaRocque and Wonolo CEO Yong Kim discuss how Wonolo’s AI-powered job manager is setting a new standard for flexibility, efficiency, and transparency. They explore the balance between automation and the human touch, delivering seamless experiences for both employers and candidates in high-turnover industries.
This episode looks at frontline hiring, AI-powered staffing, cand...
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November 27, 2024 • 36 mins
Toby Egbuna, founder of Chezie, shares his journey of building a profitable startup without relying on venture capital. In this conversation, we explore the power of bootstrapping, alternative funding sources like grants, and the critical mindset shift needed for sustainable startup success. We also learn about Chezie, an operating system for Employee Resource Groups (ERG).
In this episode we look at alternative sources of funding,...
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November 27, 2024 • 32 mins
Recruitment marketing is evolving rapidly, and Joe Shaker joins me to share how Shaker is redefining the space with authentic employer branding, advanced HR technology, and data-driven strategies. We cover the balance between creativity and metrics and discuss how to deliver exceptional candidate experiences while meeting employer goals.
In this episode, we look at recruitment marketing, employer branding, HR technology, candidate ...
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November 26, 2024 • 37 mins
In this episode of WorkTech, George LaRocque interviews John Baldino, founder of Humareso, discussing his extensive experience in HR, the founding of his consulting firm, and the importance of technology and individual well-being in the workplace. They explore the evolving landscape of HR technology, the challenges faced by small to mid-sized businesses, and the significance of personal connections in a remote work environment. Joh...
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November 26, 2024 • 29 mins
JobGet's acquisition of Snagajob is reshaping the future of HR Tech. Tony Liu, JobGet's CEO, explains how this deal aligns with the company’s mission to empower the hourly workforce. Through their mobile-first approach and innovative technology, JobGet is driving quicker, more personalized job matching for candidates and employers alike.
In this episode, we look at how the acquisition of Snagajob expands JobGet's reach, enhances jo...
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October 24, 2024 • 38 mins
Frank Ricciardi, CEO of Maavee, joins me to discuss his innovative wellness platform that's transforming employee engagement and wellbeing. We explore Maavee's unique approach to curating wellness solutions, leveraging AI, and fostering community.
In this episode we look at Maavee, employee wellness, workplace wellness, HR tech, future of work, well-care, wellness technology.
Key Takeaways:
Maavee is a multi-sided wellness platfor...
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Bill Mastin, CEO of Topia, joins me to discuss the evolving landscape of global talent mobility in the age of distributed work. We explore how Topia's integrated platform helps organizations navigate the complexities of employee movement, ensuring compliance and cost savings.
In this episode we look at Topia, global talent mobility, distributed work, remote work, HR tech, future of work, compliance.
Key Takeaways:
Topia is a globa...
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October 17, 2024 • 44 mins
Today, I chat with Caitlin MacGregor about how Plum uses AI to scale culture, drive organizational alignment, and support business transformation. Discover how Plum empowers companies to align talent management with cultural strategy to navigate rapid change effectively.
In this episode, we look at AI in talent management, HR strategy, culture transformation, employee alignment, business transformation, AI-powered insights, and org...
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Mark Simpson, CEO of Pillar, joins me to discuss the emerging category of interview intelligence. We explore how Pillar's AI-powered platform is transforming the hiring process for enterprises, improving efficiency, and reducing turnover.
In this episode we look at Pillar, interview intelligence, AI in hiring, talent acquisition technology, future of work, HR tech, ATS.
Key Takeaways:
Pillar is an interview intelligence platform t...
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Bullhorn Acquires Kona Search Unlocking the Power of AI Search and Match in the Salesforce Ecosystem
October 8, 2024 • 35 mins
Learn about Bullhorn's acquisition of Kona Search with Matt Fisher, Bullhorn's President and COO, and Andrew McKay, Kona Search's CEO! We explore the implications of this game-changing deal for the staffing and recruiting industry, focusing on AI, search and match technology, and the Salesforce ecosystem.
In this episode we look at Bullhorn, Kona Search, Salesforce, AI in recruiting, search and match technology, future of work, HR ...
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A New Recruiting Model for Students, Career Services, and Employers with Stepping Stones' Eric Elwer
October 8, 2024 • 40 mins
Eric Elwer from Stepping Stone explores how innovative HR technology revolutionizes the candidate experience and bridges gaps between students and employers. Discover the importance of personalized job-matching solutions, workplace modernization, and the role of AI integration in today’s recruitment landscape.
In this episode, we look at HR Technology, Candidate Experience, Talent Acquisition, Recruitment Technology, Generative Cap...
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