Lysha Holmes

The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast

Lysha Holmes

  • EP310: Vanessa Raath, AI & Sourcing Trainer - Up Your Human to Stay Ahead of AI

EP310: Vanessa Raath, AI & Sourcing Trainer - Up Your Human to Stay Ahead of AI

Monday 9th February 2026

Vanessa Raath shares how recruiters can thrive by embracing AI smartly and focusing on human connections. A must-listen for recruitment professionals!
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Up Your Human: Thriving in Recruitment's AI Era

Episode Overview

  • Use AI to handle administrative tasks and free up time for building relationships.
  • Avoid getting distracted by every new tool; focus on what truly adds value.
  • "Up your human" to stay relevant in an AI-driven world.
  • Building a personal brand is crucial for success in recruitment.
  • Stay curious and keep learning about AI and its applications.
The one thing that we should all be doing in the recruitment industry to stay relevant is to up your human.
Get ready to be moved by real-life accounts of recruitment's evolving landscape in this episode of The Recruiter's Recruitment Podcast. Host Lysha Holmes chats with Vanessa Raath, a global talent sourcing trainer and international speaker, about how recruiters can thrive amidst the AI revolution. Vanessa shares practical tips on leveraging AI to streamline admin tasks, freeing up time for the essential human connections that drive success.
She emphasises the importance of avoiding 'shiny-tool syndrome' and encourages recruiters to 'up their human' to stay ahead of AI. Vanessa's journey from scuba diving instructor to AI advocate is nothing short of inspiring, and her checklist for recruitment entrepreneurs is a game-changer. This episode is a treasure trove of advice for anyone in the recruitment industry, whether you're a leader, a newcomer, or simply curious about the future of work.
Don't miss out on this engaging conversation that blends humour with invaluable insights. As Vanessa puts it, "Use AI sensibly, but if you're going to be lazy, then it's just not going to work for you." So, are you ready to up your human and embrace the future?
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