Is AI really going to replace recruiters, or will it simply expose the ones who were never adding value in the first place?

In this episode of Recruiting Alchemy, Andy Simpson sits down with Craig Whiting, Founder of RecOS , to unpack one of the biggest shifts the recruitment industry has ever faced.

Craig shares how his business has evolved over the last 18 months, why he's fully embraced AI, and what it means for recruiters, software engineers and businesses trying to stay ahead. The conversation dives into the changing value of talent, why the best recruiters will become even more valuable, and why average performers should be paying close attention.

This is a fascinating discussion on technology, productivity, accountability and how AI is reshaping recruitment faster than most people realise.

Whether you're a recruiter, agency owner, business leader or simply curious about where AI is taking the world of work, this episode is packed with insight.

Timestamps

04:43 – What's changed in the business over the last 18 months?
08:04 – Why Craig believes AI is changing recruitment forever
16:30 – AI as a productivity tool, not a replacement
20:10 – Why 70% of recruiters could disappear
29:33 – The recruiters who will thrive in the AI era
55:30 – Story behind RecOS

Connect with Craig Whiting

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craig-whiting-b75a8ba/\
RecOS : https://www.linkedin.com/company/rec-os/\
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craigwhiting1/

Connect with Andy Simpson

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/andyhsimpson/\
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andyhsimpson/

This episode is proudly sponsored by ryvr.ai

Find out more:

Website: https://ryvr.ai/\
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryvr.ai/\
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ryvrai/

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