Scaling HR Technology w/Terry Baker

In this episode of The Recruitment Flex, Shelley and Serge welcome back Terry Baker, the influential CEO of Daxtra Terry recounts his career path, including his significant role in the growth of PandoLogic and its transformation from RealMatch. We explain the shift to programmatic job advertising, the use of predictive analytics, and the competition with companies like Appcast and Rectuitics An overview of Daxtra's capabilities, including parsing resumes, semantic search, and recruiter automation. We discuss the rationale behind acquiring PivotCX and how it enhances Daxtra's offering by adding a human touch to candidate engagement. Insights into the different types of AI, the importance of data accuracy, and how TA leaders should evaluate AI tools. Terry shares valuable advice for entrepreneurs looking to scale their businesses, emphasizing the importance of strategic planning and metrics. Time to hire, cost of hire, and quality of hire are identified as crucial metrics for evaluating the effectiveness of talent acquisition processes. Daxtra's growth strategy, including expanding from the staffing marketplace to the enterprise market and enhancing internal mobility for clients.