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13th Jan 2025

HR Tech Evolution: From Assessment to AI with Joel Quintela | #8

In this episode of the Entrepreneurs Logbook Podcast, Zachary Bernard speaks with Joel Quintela, founder and CEO of Quintela Group, a company revolutionizing HR technology solutions for Fortune 500 companies. Joel shares insights from his 25 years of experience in HR assessment technology and his unique background in computer system engineering and business psychology.

He discusses his journey from aspiring to own IBM to founding his own company in 2009, his philosophy on skill-based hiring, and the complexities of HR tech. Joel also dives into the role of AI in HR, emphasizing the importance of responsible and ethical use of technology to enhance efficiency without compromising fairness and compliance. The conversation covers practical advice for HR professionals on building a strong foundation for hiring processes and navigating the evolving landscape of HR technology.

00:52 Joel Quintela's Background and Journey

02:31 Combining Technology and Psychology in HR

04:31 The Evolution of HR Technology

08:20 Implementing Skill-Based Hiring

11:15 Challenges in HR Tech Integration

17:02 Differences Between Enterprise and Medium-Sized Companies

20:47 The Impact of AI on HR Tech

23:04 The Shift in Ghosting Dynamics

23:29 Structured Interviews: Maximizing Hiring Efficiency

24:33 AI in Transcribing and Summarizing Interviews

25:41 Challenges and Risks of AI in Hiring

27:13 Legal and Compliance Issues with AI

31:53 Advice for Implementing AI in Hiring Processes

37:15 Building a Strong Foundation for Hiring

Connect with Joel:

Website: https://quintela.io/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joelquintela


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The Entrepreneur's Logbook brings you inside the minds of today's most successful business leaders to uncover the strategies, decisions, and frameworks driving extraordinary growth. Each episode features founders and CEOs sharing their proven approaches to scaling teams, expanding market share, and building thriving companies.

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Zachary Bernard, a Canadian entrepreneur and digital marketer, is the founder and CEO of We Feature You, a public relations firm committed to helping businesses and professionals elevate their branding and influence through press and podcast placements.

Recognizing the need for industry professionals to stand out and establish themselves as authorities, Zachary has launched We Feature You PR to help leaders build their brand by being featured in top-tier media publications and appearing on industry-relevant podcasts.

Through his work, Zachary has been seen in publications such as Entrepreneur, IBTimes, LA Weekly, Yahoo Finance, Maxim, Business Insider, and various others.