We're Only Human

We're Only Human

HR, Talent, Learning

An HR podcast focusing on the intersection of people and technology at work, We’re Only Human examines research, technology, and practical strategies for creating better outcomes for employers and the workforce. It’s a wealth of insight for anyone looking to create a high-performing organization.

Building High-Impact HR Technology: Featuring Employ, CandorIQ, ClearCo, and TalentGuard
We're Only HumanOctober 13, 202600:44:27

Building High-Impact HR Technology: Featuring Employ, CandorIQ, ClearCo, and TalentGuard

What does it take to build HR technology that delivers real business results? Four HR tech product leaders explain how they turn customer ideas into product features, use AI to shorten feedback cycles from months to days, and apply AI in talent processes such as job architecture, skills data, and re...

How Hiring Performance Drives Business Results
We're Only HumanSeptember 30, 202600:29:07

How Hiring Performance Drives Business Results

How does hiring performance affect business performance, and how can talent leaders use AI without losing candidate trust? In this conversation, the Marc Thompson, CEO of ICIMS explains why hiring belongs in strategy and board discussions, not just HR. He covers why job openings are rising while hir...

How to Explain Pay Decisions at Work
We're Only HumanSeptember 08, 202600:31:48

How to Explain Pay Decisions at Work

In this episode, Shari Kalsta of Jera Compensation Consulting explains why compensation strategy is no longer just about spreadsheets and market data. As pay transparency laws spread and employees gain access to more information about salaries, organizations must rethink how they explain compensatio...

How Healthcare Teams Hire Better Talent
We're Only HumanApril 13, 202600:29:08

How Healthcare Teams Hire Better Talent

In this episode, you will learn how modern talent acquisition leaders improve hiring outcomes while protecting the human side of recruiting. The conversation explores how healthcare organizations handle massive hiring volumes, why candidate experience still matters in a competitive labor market, and...

7 Methods for How to Prevent Candidate Fraud in Hiring
We're Only HumanMarch 02, 202600:30:36

7 Methods for How to Prevent Candidate Fraud in Hiring

If you are wondering how AI is changing candidate fraud and what recruiters can do about it, this episode breaks it down in practical terms. In this conversation, Terry Terhark, CEO at NXTThing RPO, shares what he is seeing firsthand across enterprise recruiting teams. You will learn what candidate ...

How to Make AI Work for Employees
We're Only HumanFebruary 23, 202600:28:56

How to Make AI Work for Employees

Guest: Robin Barbacane, Chief Talent Development Officer, Rackspace In this episode, you will learn how to successfully introduce AI into your workplace without creating fear, resistance, or chaos. The conversation breaks down how to build AI literacy and confidence across your workforce, how to use...

Building Human Connection at Work
We're Only HumanFebruary 16, 202600:33:46

Building Human Connection at Work

In this episode, you’ll learn how intentional people practices help fast-growing organizations maintain culture, trust, and connection as they scale. The conversation explores how HR leaders can design meaningful employee experiences, hire for the right mindset, strengthen culture beyond perks, and ...

Stop Rubber Stamping: How AI Changes HR Work
We're Only HumanFebruary 09, 202600:36:26

Stop Rubber Stamping: How AI Changes HR Work

AI is not ending HR but accelerating its evolution into a more strategic function. AI tools can significantly reduce time spent on repetitive HR tasks like policy drafting, reporting, and reviews. The real value of AI comes from connecting data across the entire employee lifecycle, not isolated HR s...

Hiring, Cheating, and the AI Dilemma
We're Only HumanJanuary 12, 2026
221
00:37:49

Hiring, Cheating, and the AI Dilemma

Join host Ben Eubanks for a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Cari Miller about one of the most pressing questions in today's workplace: When does using AI cross the line from productivity tool to cheating? From academic integrity to job applications and workplace performance, they explore the...

Curiosity Over Control: Redefining Recruiting in the Age of AI
We're Only HumanDecember 01, 2025
219
00:29:41

Curiosity Over Control: Redefining Recruiting in the Age of AI

🎧 Episode 219 Guest: Amandeep Shergill In this episode, we explore the realities of modern recruiting, the pressure of “doing more with less,” and the challenge of navigating uncertainty in today’s global talent market. Ben and Amandeep discuss how economic shifts, evolving business priorities, and...