Episode 4

How AI is Transforming Global Recruitment - And Why Human Touch Still Matters

Published on: 2nd September, 2026

More Than A CV is proudly sponsored by Biometric Talent - https://biometrictalent.com/

In this episode of More Than A CV Podcast, Sean Allen speaks with Mark Howe – Global Talent Acquisition Partner (Tech & Digital) at Mars. In this conversation, Mark reveals how the world's largest organisations are leveraging AI not just for automation, but to truly understand candidates on a deeper level.

From navigating cultural differences in international hiring to combatting AI bias, Mark dives into practical strategies that make recruitment smarter, fairer, and more efficient. He explains how AI helps identify what 'great' looks like in technical talent, shortens hiring cycles, and improves candidate experience, all while maintaining the human touch that makes recruitment special.

Connect with Mark on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/markhowereed/

Check out careers at Mars - https://careers.mars.com/uk/en

✨ If you’d like to appear as a guest or suggest topics for future episodes, connect with Sean – https://www.linkedin.com/in/sean1allen/

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More Than A CV is a podcast where Tech and Talent Acquisition Leaders share their knowledge and experience on improving hiring practices, innovative ways to approach hiring and how we need to look at candidates as more than a CV.

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Sean Allen

Sean Allen is Key Accounts Director at Biometric Talent, leading a brand-new division focused on building key client relationships and delivering tailored solutions that genuinely enhance our clients' internal TA efforts, helping organisations scale their tech teams with innovative, data-driven strategies.

Prior to joining Biometric Talent, Sean transitioned from a background in Tech recruitment to overseeing company-wide recruitment operations specialising in the entire recruitment lifecycle. With over 17 years of experience, Sean is proficient in navigating the challenges of talent acquisition within a competitive digital landscape, pioneering strategies to attract top-tier talent.