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The Top 30 Recruiting Influencers for July 2024

The focus in July was on AI’s impact on recruitment and how small companies can gain an edge by quickly adopting new technologies. Events like The Recruitment Network’s summer retreat also brought TA professionals together for a day of networking and fun.

Before we dive in, let’s take a moment to unveil the Atlas Top30 recruiting influencers for July. 

July Recap – Key Trends and Takeaways

Our top influencers continue to excel! A big shoutout to Carolyn Christie, Joel Lalgee, Hishem Azzouz, Greg Savage, and Andrew MacAskill for holding the top five positions.

Carolyn Christie shared a personal story about the importance of building long-term relationships with candidates rather than seeking quick wins. Lasting connections can lead to significant professional and personal rewards. You can catch her insights in this post.

What caused the July spike in influencer rankings?

Influencers boosted their rankings by sharing key insights and exclusive takeaways from major recruiting events, which increased audience engagement

At RecFest UK, Matt Alder’s talk on “The TA Team of the Future” explored how AI will transform talent acquisition and emphasised the need for TA to adapt to these changes. 

Another highlight was Lord Nathanael Ming-Yan Wei’s live interview with Chad Sowash and Joel Cheesman at RecFest UK. Nat Wei discussed his ‘Maker Life’ initiative, aimed at including disadvantaged individuals in tech. He stressed the need for a growth mindset and highlighted that access to AI, data, and platform technologies remains crucial for achieving his goals.

Who experienced the fastest growth and expanding influence?

Many influencers often grow their follower base quickly when they use a mix of thoughtful content, personal branding, and active engagement. 

These top influencers share useful insights, industry trends, and expert opinions that their audience values. By replying to comments, joining discussions, and networking, they become more visible and trustworthy, which helps them attract more followers and reach a larger audience.

Top Influencers in Recruitment Podcasting

Hishem Azzouz, the host of the Recruitment Mentors podcast, consistently stands out. We found this interesting episode where Zac Thompson and Jack Frimston, co-founders of “We Have A Meeting,” and Hishem Azzouz share important tips on making the most of client meetings.

Zac and Jack emphasise the importance of ethical behaviour, building trust, and creating a collaborative relationship with clients.

Matt Alder was a top podcaster again this July. One standout episode of his Recruiting Future podcast addresses the challenge of providing a personalised, high-quality candidate experience. You can listen to the episode here.

With evolving candidate expectations, volatile talent markets, and shrinking recruitment teams, many organisations struggle to meet these demands. Current technology often falls short, not designed with the candidate in mind. However, Alder’s episode explores whether we are entering an era where technology can enhance the candidate experience.

Alder’s guests, Luke Smith from Toyota GB and Euan Cameron from Willo, discuss current and future possibilities for personalization, offering valuable insights for improving recruitment processes.

The Chad and Cheese podcast never fails to entertain. We particularly enjoyed the episode where Chad Sowash and Joel Cheesman, joined by Matt Alder, weathered the stormy Scottish conditions from the cosy confines of a van parked on North Berwick Beach.

They talked about AI’s growing role, fast tech changes, made smart predictions about the rise of applicant tracking systems (ATSs), and how small companies can get ahead by quickly adopting new technologies.

Catch this entertaining discussion from HR’s most engaging voices. 

We also found another great episode on The Realest Recruiter podcast! In this conversation with Mark, Julie McGrath, Client Services Director, 

Listen to these other standout podcasts in the recruitment space – Sean Anderson’s RAG Podcast, Dualtra Doherty’s Recruiter Startup Podcast and Ben Browning’s Recruiting Better Podcast.

Each one offers useful tips and expert advice, making them great resources for anyone who wants to stay ahead and succeed in recruitment.

Final thoughts

As we wrap up our look at trends in recruitment and highlight the top influencers and podcasters, it’s clear that things are changing fast. The latest AI developments and insights from leading voices are transforming recruitment, creating exciting new opportunities.

Looking ahead to August, we can expect more advancements in AI and new ideas from industry experts. Stay tuned as we explore these changes and discover fresh strategies. Keep following the top influencers, and let’s stay excited about the future of recruitment!

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