Joveo, Vetty, and Partners Set to Share Hiring Insights in Upcoming Webinar
Joveo (Menlo Park, Calif.; the global leader in AI-led, high-performance recruitment marketing) has announced it will join Instant Teams, Inergroup, and Vetty to present the upcoming webinar “Strong Pipeline, Slow Placements: Why Your Funnel Is Costing You.” Scheduled for Monday, May 18, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. ET, the session will address a mounting challenge in talent acquisition: record-high applicant volumes driven by consumer AI tools, coupled with declining candidate quality that is clogging recruiting funnels. The webinar will explore practical strategies to cut through the noise, qualify candidates earlier in the screening process, and transform a slow-moving pipeline into faster, more efficient placements — without adding to recruiters’ already overflowing plates.[reference:0][reference:1]
"The proliferation of consumer AI has created a dire situation for recruiters. Automated submissions have spiked applicant volume, leading to a rise in irrelevant, unqualified, and uncommitted candidates flowing into funnels across industries. In this session, we're going to talk through how recruiters can adapt to this new reality and reclaim their time and improve their productivity without adding more to their plates."
— Jennifer Smith, Global Leader of Staffing and RPO, JoveoA Growing Crisis in Talent Acquisition — AI Influx and Funnel Inefficiency
The hiring landscape has been fundamentally altered by the widespread availability of consumer AI. Open job postings are receiving record numbers of applicants, but many of these candidates lack the proper qualifications, wasting valuable time and resources that recruiting teams simply don’t have.[reference:2] This flood of unvetted applications is creating a paradox: while pipelines appear robust, actual placements are stagnating. The webinar will directly confront this disconnect, offering actionable insights for recruiters, staffing firms, and talent acquisition leaders. The panel features Jennifer Smith, Global Leader of Staffing and RPO at Joveo; Erica McMannes, Co-founder and Chief Experience Officer at Instant Teams; Adam Wardlow, VP of Recruiting & Digital Strategy at Inergroup; and Gregg Moran, VP of Partnerships at Vetty — each bringing frontline expertise in navigating the tension between high-volume sourcing and quality placements.[reference:3]
"The top of your funnel has never looked better. So why are placements getting harder? AI-powered applications are flooding staffing funnels with candidates who look qualified on paper but never actually convert."
— Joveo LinkedIn announcementBeyond Volume — A Strategic Focus on Intent and Early Qualification
The core message of the webinar is that a full funnel does not equate to a healthy one. The session will emphasize shifting from volume-based metrics to intent-driven qualification. Attendees will learn how to cut through high-volume noise to find applicants with genuine intent, implement screening mechanisms that qualify candidates earlier, and ultimately turn a sluggish pipeline into a source of faster, more reliable placements.[reference:4] For Joveo, this initiative aligns with its broader mission as an AI-powered recruitment marketing platform that uses advanced data science and machine learning to dynamically manage and optimize talent sourcing across all online channels, providing real-time insights from click to hire.[reference:5] For Vetty, a trust-first platform specializing in fast background checks and health screenings, the webinar reinforces its role in streamlining post-offer processes to move candidates from offer to active status quickly.[reference:6]
Upcoming webinar: “Strong Pipeline, Slow Placements: Why Your Funnel Is Costing You.” Scheduled for Monday, May 18, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. ET. Hosted by Joveo in partnership with Instant Teams, Inergroup, and Vetty. Registration available via Vetty. The session addresses the disconnect between high applicant volume (driven by consumer AI) and slow placement rates due to low candidate quality.[reference:7]
Expert panel of industry leaders from Joveo, Instant Teams, Inergroup, and Vetty. Speakers include: Jennifer Smith, Global Leader of Staffing and RPO at Joveo; Erica McMannes, Co-founder and Chief Experience Officer at Instant Teams; Adam Wardlow, VP of Recruiting & Digital Strategy at Inergroup; and Gregg Moran, VP of Partnerships at Vetty. Each brings frontline experience in navigating high-volume sourcing and funnel efficiency.[reference:8]
Core problem: AI-driven applicant surge without quality control. Consumer AI tools have enabled automated submissions, spiking applicant volume with irrelevant and unqualified candidates. This clogs recruiting funnels, wastes resources, and slows placements. The webinar will address how recruiters can adapt to this new reality without adding more to their plates.[reference:9][reference:10]
Actionable strategies for recruiters and TA leaders. The session will offer practical ways to cut through high-volume noise, identify applicants with real intent, implement earlier screening and qualification processes, and turn a slow-moving pipeline into faster placements. The goal is to reclaim recruiter time and improve productivity without adding new tools or headcount.[reference:11][reference:12]
Strategic context: From volume metrics to intent-driven qualification. The webinar underscores a broader shift in talent acquisition: moving away from top-of-funnel volume as a success metric and toward earlier, more intelligent candidate qualification. In an era where AI makes it easier than ever to apply, the competitive advantage for employers lies in filtering for genuine intent and commitment — not just counting applications. This session provides a roadmap for that transition.