Hiring Confessional

Ep. 4 Episode 2- Hiring in 2026: AI, HR and the Recruiting Reality

In this episode of Hiring Confessional, we sit down with Seann Richardson, Partner & Co-Founder of Ascentria Search Partners, to discuss the real disconnect between job seekers, employers, and HR in today’s hiring market. We cover how AI is changing recruiting and how it impacts both candidates and companies, share real-world (and sometimes funny) hiring stories, and break down the realities of hourly recruiting models versus traditional approaches. A candid, practical conversation about what’s actually happening in hiring — not the polished version.