HR Like a Boss Automating Talent Acquisition Without Losing the Human Touch | HR Like a Boss with Mike Stafiej

In this episode of HR Like a Boss, John Bernatovicz chats with Mike Stafiej, founder of Erin, an employee referral platform. Mike dives into the evolving world of talent acquisition, highlighting the power of employee referrals and the growing impact of automation in HR.

From the shifting pace of hiring decisions to the importance of maintaining human connection in an increasingly tech-driven landscape, Mike offers a grounded perspective on where HR is heading. Whether you’re rethinking your hiring strategy or exploring new HR tech, this episode is packed with insights for HR pros looking to innovate without losing what matters most—people.

ABOUT MIKE

Mike Stafiej is the founder and CEO of ERIN, a Pittsburgh-based SaaS startup that streamlines employee referrals for enterprise businesses around the world. ERIN is a strategic recruiting tool for hundreds of businesses with over 3 million employees, in over 100 countries, and has automated over half a billion dollars in referral bonuses. . Mike is a Serial Entrepreneur with a Master’s degree in I.T. Project Management from Robert Morris University and has over 15 years of experience in successful SaaS startups.