"If you don't lean in and embrace AI, then you might not have a job or you could be in trouble."
Most recruitment leaders don't have an AI problem. They have a knowledge problem, and they've been sold a lot of hype to fill the gap.
Rob spent 25 years in recruitment before moving into AI, and he explains why most agencies are 12 to 24 months behind without realising it, why that's no reason to panic, and how to catch up without getting burnt a second time.
What we cover in this episode
Learn Before You Buy
Rob recommends reading a little about AI every day, because that knowledge compounds and helps you ask better questions and avoid expensive tool mistakes.
Start With the Slow Stuff
Begin with the tasks that are slow, cumbersome or need several people, and let small wins build into bigger ideas.
Go AI-Native, Not AI-Wrapped
AI-native systems let you adapt and switch tools quickly, so you're no longer waiting on a legacy vendor's roadmap or stuck with one system for years.
Pilot It Properly
Benchmark your current process, test with the people who embrace new tools rather than your most resistant top billers, and agree what success looks like before you judge the results.
Turn Insight Into Action
AI can give your consultants back hours of their week, and OneUp Sales shows you whether those hours are turning into calls, meetings and placements.
