Shally Steckerl
Senior Talent Acquisition ConsultantOak Ridge National Laboratory
Shally Steckerl is a globally renowned talent strategy pioneer and visionary leader who has been transforming the recruitment landscape since 1996. As the architect of Talent Sourcing as a legitimate job function, he has developed groundbreaking techniques and methodologies now used by thousands of recruiting professionals worldwide. A prolific author, Shally's bestselling books, including "The Sourcing Method," have become seminal works in the industry. His expertise is sought after by Fortune 500 companies and tech giants alike, with Google, Microsoft, Coca-Cola, Cisco, and Fiserv among the many beneficiaries of his innovative approaches.
Shally's impact extends beyond consulting, as he is a captivating keynote speaker and workshop leader, sharing his unparalleled insights at international conferences and corporate events. His unique blend of technological acumen and human-centered strategies has helped over 300 major corporations optimize their recruitment workflows, automate processes, and build high-performing talent sourcing teams.
As a passionate advocate for automation in recruitment, Shally emphasizes the critical balance between technological innovation and human connection. His work focuses on hiring, training, and leading world-class teams, creating predictive analytics dashboards, and developing sustainable talent advantages for employers. Shally's servant leadership style and dedication to mentoring have elevated countless recruiters and talent professionals. He hosts "Shally's Alley," a weekly live show featuring interviews with talent acquisition leaders and experts, further cementing his role as the industry's preeminent thought leader.
A former Peace Corps volunteer, proud husband, and father of two, Shally Steckerl continues to push the boundaries of global recruitment, helping organizations navigate the complex intersection of talent, technology, and strategy in today's dynamic job market.
12:45 p.m.–1:25 p.m. PT —
Imagine if your browser could think like a researcher, write like a recruiter, and work faster than your best sourcer?
AI browsers aren't just Chrome with a bolted-on chatbot. They are fully functioning assistants that can help you find talent, evaluate candidates, and scale our sourcing operations. In this hands-on session, you'll discover how tools like Anthropic's Claude, OpenAI's Atlas and Perplexity's Comet speed up your workflow from Boolean-free candidate discovery to real-time competitive intelligence.
Whether you're drowning in tabs, frustrated by manual data entry, or simply curious about what's actually useful versus what's just hype, this session cuts through the noise. You'll leave with practical strategies to immediately boost your sourcing efficiency, a clear-eyed view of current limitations, and a roadmap for integrating AI browsers into your tech stack without disrupting what already works.
What You'll Learn:
Bring your skepticism. Leave with solutions.