We all want to hire the right person, but what if the skills you're looking for today won't matter in six months because AI is changing so much?
In this episode, I talk with Matt Alder, a talent acquisition futurist and host of the top-ranked Recruiting Future podcast, about how rapidly changing skill requirements are forcing us to rethink everything about hiring.
Matt breaks down the "half-life of skills" - why technical abilities are becoming outdated faster than ever, and which human capabilities will actually endure. We discuss hiring for a specific skill or focusing on someone's ability to learn and adapt.
It sounds a lot like hire for attitude and train for skill! Maybe that's here at last!?!?
In our discussion you'll hear:• How to figure out what skills you actually need (hint: stop trying to replace people like-for-like)• The messy reality of upskilling• Why assessment science is getting more accessible• How to predict future skill needs when everything is moving fast• The real role AI will play in jobs
This isn't about jargon or theory. Matt shares what's actually working for organizations right now, not just what's being talked about at conferences.
**Connect with Matt Alder:**Recruiting Future Podcast: https://recruitingfuture.com/Book: Digital Talent**Connect with me, Andrea Adams**The HR Hub - https://thehrhub.cahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-adams1/