Chris Thomas, a leader at CRST, discusses the importance of bridging communication gaps in recruitment. From leveraging AI to refining integration tools, Chris shares actionable strategies to enhance candidate experience, streamline processes, and build stronger partnerships between employers and vendors. In this episode, we look at his vision for tech-forward recruitment. Chris highlights the role of AI, integration tools, and strategic communication in addressing challenges like ghosting, improving candidate quality, and creating more effective partnerships between companies and vendors. Key Takeaways Recruitment needs tech-driven solutions to bridge gaps between candidates and employers, reducing ghosting on both sides. Communication and integration tools are vital for sharing data and metrics to improve recruitment campaigns and candidate quality. AI plays a significant role in streamlining processes and matching candidates to roles based on skills. Events like Indeed FutureWorks inspire actionable takeaways that can be implemented immediately for better outcomes. Strategic partnerships with vendors foster innovation and help companies achieve recruitment goals more effectively. Focusing on inclusivity and mission-driven approaches, like those showcased by Indeed, creates better outcomes for all stakeholders. Leveraging organic traffic from platforms like Indeed supports sustainable recruitment strategies for high-volume hiring. Collaborative forums bring together thought leaders to share innovative ideas and drive progress in the talent acquisition space. Learn more and Lead with Indeed at https://www.indeed.com/lead William Tincup LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tincup/ Ryan Leary LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanleary/ Connect with WRKdefined on your favorite social network The Site | Substack | LinkedIn | Instagram | X | Facebook | TikTok Share your brand across the WRKdefined Podcast Network