The Talent Sync

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Oct 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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November 11, 202631 min

The AI Interview Backlash

Now it’s time to sync up with your hosts Leah Daniels and Kevin Grossman. In this episode, learn how artificial intelligence is changing the hiring process, why job applicants push back against automated assessments, and what recruiting teams can do to build candidate trust. This conversation breaks down the critical difference between AI screening and true interviewing, examines survey data on candidate perceptions, and explores why post-interview ghosting is rising. Recruiting leaders and employers will discover actionable ways to increase transparency, communicate the purpose of automated tools, and prevent qualified talent from abandoning applications.

October 30, 202633 min

Candidate Experience Blech (Candidate Resentment)

Now it’s time to sync up with your hosts Leah Daniels and Kevin Grossman. In this episode, listeners will learn what the latest CandE Benchmark Research reveals about the current state of candidate experience and why applicant resentment is reaching historic levels in North America. The discussion breaks down the structural mismatch between hourly labor shortages and salaried professional surpluses, the risks of front-loading application requirements, and the reality behind candidate ghosting after interviews. Additionally, hiring leaders will discover how the surge in fraudulent applicants is pushing teams toward AI screening tools, why interview pipelines for ghost jobs damage employer brand, and practical ways organizations can prevent candidate drop-off.

September 29, 202639 min

The Ghost Jobs Depression

Now it’s time to sync up with your hosts Leah Daniels and Kevin Grossman.  In this episode, listeners will learn why employers post ghost jobs, how new legislation in states like New York attempts to regulate unfulfilled listings, and the operational challenges these regulations create for talent acquisition teams. The discussion covers the distinction between active pipeline requisitions, automated AI screening tools, and candidate ghosting, while analyzing the rise of automated decision-making laws and fake job applicants.

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!