The Impact of AI on Tech Hiring with Richard Doran

AI is impacting hiring practices, especially in the Tech space. Here’s a great conversation Alex Jarett had with Richard Doran, President of Sierra ITS on this exact topic.

As Richard puts it - there is a lot of noise related to AI in the workplace now, and it’s going to BOTH help growth AND create job elimination. “What companies and hiring managers need to do is challenge their outdated assumptions on hiring and what talent looks like in an AI-driven work environment.”

Richard Goes on to say there are three key skills that savvy hiring executives look for in employees:

1. Problem Solving;

2. Adaptability;

3. Being Collaborative.

Tech skills are a given. These are the types of skills that will elevate new hires.

Companies are preparing for growth - Richard shares a story where an executive states that their company goal for a key area is to optimize the business process with the use of AI. In one area of the business, they have 300 employees performing a process in a very inefficient manner and they know it. They are preparing the company for growth, says the executive, by cleaning up their business processes while adding AI to the process.

Changing the hiring process can be a challenge, and Richard and his team recognize this trend. You have to do a lot of due diligence to determine what makes a successful hire both now and in the future AI-driven world.

In anticipation of the shift, Richard and his team offer a 5-point program that they can use to help the client drive the change needed in their hiring process, and would be happy to discuss this with hiring managers who would like to learn more.

Learn more about Richard here: https://www.technologyexecutivesclub.com/advisory-board-Richard-Doran