Anna Morgan is the founder of the Evolve Recruiting Conference taking place January 29th in Atlanta, Georgia.
She sat down to share why she stepped away from traditional recruiting work to build Evolve, a human-centered conference designed to help recruiters stay relevant, connected, and grounded during massive industry change. We talk about non-linear careers, professional development as career insurance, and why real, psychologically safe, in-person experiences matter more than ever as AI accelerates and burnout spreads across the profession.
What we covered:
A grounded perspective on what longevity in recruiting actually requires beyond tools, titles, or hustle.
A real look at how community, storytelling, and professional development become career insurance in volatile markets.
Honest discussion about AI, layoffs, burnout, and why bolting automation onto broken workflows isn’t enough.
Practical insight into designing inclusive, psychologically safe spaces where recruiters can learn and recharge. And a reminder of why recruiting is still meaningful work and how to reconnect with that purpose.
Connect with Anna: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annamorgan-recruiter-careerbff/
Buy Tickets to Evolve: https://yourcareerbff.com/
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