People Science

10/19/2026

After more than 40 years in recruiting, Christine Nichlos has seen just about every version of the recruiting roller coaster. 😅

The constant urgency, the endless tasks, and the feeling that you're always trying to catch up.
But she's excited about what AI could mean for the profession.

As more of those repetitive tasks are handled by technology, recruiters have an opportunity to focus on the work that requires their experience, judgment, and creativity.

And maybe, for once, we can spend a little less time reacting and a lot more time being proactive.

🎙️ Hear Christine's perspective in Episode 12 of Talent Architects: https://hubs.ly/Q04Brfk10

10/19/2026

Heading to HR Tech in Las Vegas this week? Before you explore the latest AI tools, ask yourself: Where does our recruiting process actually need help?

It’s a useful question to bring into every demo - and the focus of this People Science webinar "Own the AI Conversation".

We walk through the Recruiting Continuum stage by stage to explore where AI can add value, where it introduces risk, and what needs to be in place for it to work.

Watch before you go for a clearer view of your team’s AI readiness, questions to bring to vendor conversations, and a practical roadmap to guide your next steps.

🎥 Watch the webinar here: https://hubs.ly/Q04BlDbh0

What part of your recruiting process are you hoping AI can improve?

This webinar walks through the Recruiting Continuum stage by stage,...

10/16/2026

Remember the last time you implemented a new ATS? 😅 Now imagine doing that with AI tools, one at a time.

There's a lot of conversation about how much time AI saves recruiters, but we don't talk nearly enough about the time it takes to get there.

Testing, tweaking, training, adjusting workflows... it all takes time. And sometimes it's 30, 60, or even 90 days before your team settles into a routine and starts seeing those time savings.

That's why tracking AI adoption is just as important as tracking the results.

We're getting into all of it in Episode 12 of Talent Architects.

🎙️ Watch the full conversation: https://hubs.ly/Q04Bm8Ms0

10/15/2026

6 hours back EVERY week?!

AI is giving our recruiters some serious time back, but here's the question... what are we doing with it?
More requisitions? More meetings? Or maybe, just maybe, we can use that time to get ahead instead of constantly playing catch-up.

In Episode 12 of Talent Architects, Christine, Jessica, and Lindsey get into that AND why Lindsey is breaking up with a sourcing tool that actually paid for itself.

Yep, sometimes even a good tool has to go.

🎙️ Episode 12 is live! Catch the full conversatio:https://hubs.ly/Q04BlFKK0

10/13/2026

Viva Las Vegas 🕺🏽

The Hiregate team is headed to Vegas, and we’re ready to talk all things talent acquisition, AI, and recruiting intelligence!

Meet the team at Booth 2633. Grab a sticker or keychain of Link, our Hiregate mascot, talk shop, and explore what happens when your recruiting data finally connects.

AND don’t miss our CEO, Christine Nichlos, presenting Hiregate: One Source of Truth for Talent Acquisition on Wednesday, October 21 at 3:50 PM in the Solutions SnapShot Theater, Expo Hall.

Whether you’re coming to talk tech, share ideas, or just say hello, we’d love to see you!

Who’s going to be there?

10/12/2026

Orlando, here we come!

We’re excited to have Christine Nichlos and Krys Perez serving as this year’s Event Chairs for the HR Management Institute, October 18–20!

We’re looking forward to meaningful conversations, fresh perspectives, and connecting with fellow HR and talent leaders.

If you’ll be attending, we look forward to seeing you there!

10/12/2026

Today is Indigenous Peoples’ Day.

We’re taking a moment to recognize the history, culture, and contributions of Indigenous peoples, past and present.

Take a few minutes today to learn about the Native communities connected to the places you live and work.

10/09/2026

Scrap it and start over? Not so fast.

"I don't know that we need to scrap things and start over." Lindsey Roundtree, People Science's Chief Talent and Product Officer, on why her starting point is readiness, not a rebuild: figure out which tools and attributes are working for your teams, look at the return, then sort the work into what can be automated, what should stay human, and how to report on each.

Watch the full episode here: https://hubs.ly/Q04zNhB00

10/08/2026

Episode 11 of Talent Architects is live!

Is AI inflating your recruiting metrics? Time to fill, applicants per rec, sourcing volume, and messages sent can all go up without improving a single hire. Christine Nichlos, Jessica Oberto, and Lindsey Roundtree break down what to retire, what to measure instead, and why Lindsey is pushing "value of hire" over quality of hire.

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Watch the full episode here: https://hubs.ly/Q04zFJG10

10/08/2026

🤔Would the candidates you didn’t hire still recommend your company?

That’s a question worth asking when evaluating your recruiting process.

Every update, interview, delay, and final decision shapes how someone sees your organization - and whether they’ll apply again or encourage someone else to.

At People Science, we help organizations look closely at those moments: where communication breaks down, expectations don’t align, or candidates lose interest. Each is an opportunity to improve the experience and strengthen hiring outcomes.

This article explores why candidate experience is one of recruiting’s most underused assets - and how to make it a more intentional part of your talent strategy.

What’s one change your team has made that improved the candidate experience?

Read the article (https://hubs.ly/Q04zmYZB0)

Enhance your recruiting strategy by focusing on candidate experience, a key factor in building your employer brand.