#623 AI in Hiring: Breakthrough or Buzzword? with Debolina Bhattacharyya
Talking with the Experts: Business Insights
Is AI truly transforming recruitment—or are we just caught in a hype cycle?
In this episode of Talking with the Experts, I sit down with Debolina Bhattacharyya, a seasoned talent acquisition leader who’s seen the evolution of recruiting firsthand. With over 14 years of experience spanning fast-growing startups to global enterprises, Debolina isn’t just talking theory—she’s been in the trenches.
We unpack the real story behind AI in hiring. What parts of the hiring process are genuinely being improved by AI tools? Where are companies wasting time and money chasing trends that don’t deliver? And most importantly—how do you separate innovation from illusion?
You’ll learn:
- The 5 biggest myths about AI in recruitment—and what’s actually happening
- Why only 1–3% of your talent pool is actively job-seeking, and how AI is (or isn’t) helping reach the rest
- How hiring managers, TA leaders, and recruiters can adopt technology without losing the human touch
Whether you’re responsible for hiring strategy, managing a recruiting team, or navigating the ever-evolving HR tech landscape, this episode will give you the clarity you need to make smart, ethical, and effective decisions.
Debolina’s approach is practical, no-nonsense, and deeply human. She’s not here to sell you shiny tools. She’s here to show you what works—and why being people-first is still your strongest competitive edge, even in an AI world.
Tune in and discover how to cut through the noise and lead with intention.
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debolina-bhattacharyya-5484b953/
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