AI is reshaping recruitment at every level. From graduate hiring to executive search. But while tools are evolving fast, the systems behind hiring haven’t kept pace.

So how do you build a recruitment process that actually works in the age of AI?

Meet Sam Schlimper, Randstad Enterprise Managing Director Advisory. With over two decades of experience leading talent strategy at global scale — from Barclays to Randstad — Sam brings a systems-thinking lens to the most urgent challenges facing TA leaders today.

In this episode, Sam joins Arctic Shores Co-Founder Robert Newry to unpack how AI is changing the shape of work, and how TA can shift from a reactive function to a true strategic partner.

You’ll learn:

🤖 Why AI is eating entry-level roles – and what that means for emerging talent strategies in 2025 and beyond

🧠 How Randstad are rethinking performance and potential – moving beyond CVs and interviews to build more inclusive, future-fit hiring processes

🌍 Why candidate diversity starts with systems design, not just better sourcing or bias training

⚙️ What it means to ‘redesign recruitment as work’ – with clear roles for humans, AI, and automation

🐝 Why early careers talent are the 'scouts' of your organisation – and how neurodiverse thinkers can help you navigate complex, evolving challenges

💥 How to win executive buy-in for change – using the language of business, not just HR

Whether you’re leading transformation or just trying to make sense of the noise, this episode is packed with insights to help you reset your approach for the AI era.

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Connect with Robert on LinkedIn:

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Connect with Samantha on LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sam-schlimper-387861/

Download our research on the state of the AI-enabled candidate in 2025: https://hubs.li/Q02W8w3J0

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Strategic design: Randstad's new approach to performance, potential and diversity | Sam Schlimper

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Strategic design: Randstad's new approach to performance, potential and diversity | Sam Schlimper