The Talent Sync

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Aug 2026

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Welcome to the Talent Sync, a collaborative podcast production from JobSync and the Survale CandE Benchmark Research Program. The Talent Sync covers anything and everything related to recruiting and hiring. Literally the kitchen sink on how all things and talent acquisition work together, should work together, and how sometimes they don’t. Now it’s time to sync up with your hosts, Leah Daniels and Kevin Grossman.

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August 26, 202627 min

Another Side of Battling Candidate Fraud

This episode covers employers attempting to stop automated job application bots and candidate fraud are adopting methods that inadvertently block legitimate job seekers and violate accessibility standards. Implementations like CAPTCHA, credit card verification, and identity checks frequently fail ADA compliance by excluding applicants who rely on screen readers or keyboard navigation. Talent acquisition leaders will learn how overcorrecting for fraud creates regulatory risks, damages candidate experience, and limits applicant pools, alongside practical steps to audit career sites for accessibility while maintaining effective security. Now it’s time to sync up with your hosts Leah Daniels and Kevin Grossman. 

August 13, 202635 min

The Importance of Applicant Closure

This episode covers the crucial need for consistent applicant closure and communication standards in recruiting. Listeners will learn why eliminating the candidate black hole is essential, how automated dispositioning improves the applicant experience, and the practical steps employers can take to implement baseline standards. The discussion highlights an initiative to establish ISO-style benchmarks for candidate communication, the challenges of candidate fraud and automated applications, and why timely rejection emails protect employer brand reputation. Now it’s time to sync up with your hosts Leah Daniels and Kevin Grossman. 

July 20, 202633 min

The Forever Out of Reach Data Holy Grail

Now it's time to sync up with your hosts Leah Daniels and Kevin Grossman on The Talent Sync. In this episode, Leah and Kevin talk about The Forever Out of Reach Data Holy Grail. The Talent Sync is a collaborative podcast production about anything and everything recruiting and hiring – literally the kitchen sink on how all things in Talent Acquisition work together, should work together, and how sometimes they don't. Listen in and get Talent Synced!

July 1, 202628 min

Human Connection and AI Backlash

Now it's time to sync up with your hosts Leah Daniels and Kevin Grossman on The Talent Sync. In this episode, Leah and Kevin talk about Human Connection and AI Backlash. The Talent Sync is a collaborative podcast production about anything and everything recruiting and hiring – literally the kitchen sink on how all things in Talent Acquisition work together, should work together, and how sometimes they don't. Listen in and get Talent Synced!

June 18, 202633 min

The Real Costs of AI Today

Now it's time to sync up with your hosts Leah Daniels and Kevin Grossman on The Talent Sync. In this episode, Leah and Kevin talk about The Real Costs of AI Today. The Talent Sync is a collaborative podcast production about anything and everything recruiting and hiring – literally the kitchen sink on how all things in Talent Acquisition work together, should work together, and how sometimes they don't. Listen in and get Talent Synced!

May 29, 202632 min

Human and AI Fraud Abound

Now it's time to sync up with your hosts Leah Daniels and Kevin Grossman on The Talent Sync. In this episode, Leah and Kevin talk about how Human and AI Fraud Abound. The Talent Sync is a collaborative podcast production about anything and everything recruiting and hiring – literally the kitchen sink on how all things in Talent Acquisition work together, should work together, and how sometimes they don't. Listen in and get Talent Synced!

May 1, 202630 min

AIO and SEO

AIO and SEO Now it's time to sync up with your hosts Leah Daniels and Kevin Grossman on The Talent Sync. In this episode, Leah and Kevin talk about AIO and SEO. The Talent Sync is a collaborative podcast production about anything and everything recruiting and hiring – literally the kitchen sink on how all things in Talent Acquisition work together, should work together, and how sometimes they don't. Listen in and get Talent Synced!

April 12, 202630 min

The Purple Squirrel Problem Again

The Purple Squirrel Problem Again Now it's time to sync up with your hosts Leah Daniels and Kevin Grossman on The Talent Sync. In this episode, Leah and Kevin talk about The Purple Squirrel Problem Again. The Talent Sync is a collaborative podcast production about anything and everything recruiting and hiring – literally the kitchen sink on how all things in Talent Acquisition work together, should work together, and how sometimes they don't. Listen in and get Talent Synced!

March 18, 202629 min

Reconstructing Unicorns

Reconstructing Unicorns Now it's time to sync up with your hosts Leah Daniels and Kevin Grossman on The Talent Sync. In this episode, Leah and Kevin talk about Reconstructing Unicorns. The Talent Sync is a collaborative podcast production about anything and everything recruiting and hiring – literally the kitchen sink on how all things in Talent Acquisition work together, should work together, and how sometimes they don't.

February 27, 202631 min

Decimating Entry-Level and the Fair Credit Reporting Act

Decimating Entry-Level and the Fair Credit Reporting Act Now it's time to sync up with your hosts Leah Daniels and Kevin Grossman on The Talent Sync. In this episode, Leah and Kevin talk about Decimating Entry-Level and the Fair Credit Reporting Act. And now February feels like six months. Mercy me. The Talent Sync is a collaborative podcast production about anything and everything recruiting and hiring – literally the kitchen sink on how all things in Talent Acquisition work together, should work together, and how sometimes they don't.