In this ValueMatrix.TV conversation, host Roydon Cerejo welcomes Vijeesh Vishwanathan, Global TA Partner at Philips, to unpack how talent acquisition has evolved over the past decade.
From his early days handling high-volume hiring in service-based firms to today’s strategic leadership role, Vijeesh explains the shift toward candidates who bring deep, end-to-end tech expertise rather than just trainable skills. He discusses the rise of AI in recruitment and why he sees it as a supportive force that handles repetitive work like resume screening, not a threat that replaces recruiters. What truly sets great hires apart, he says, is the human ability to assess empathy, soft skills, and cultural alignment through genuine conversations.
Vijeesh also highlights the importance of strong candidate experiences from first call to onboarding, giving new hires six months to settle before expecting full impact, and spotting long-term potential by listening for genuine learning eagerness.
His advice for CHROs and TA leaders is clear: run regular learning sessions with your teams, drop the denial mindset, and embrace AI tools wisely to build future-ready organizations.
This episode is packed with practical wisdom every hiring leader needs right now. Don’t miss it.
