DE Talk

Author: DirectEmployers Association

For DirectEmployers, its all about valuable connections and meaningful conversations. The DE Talk Podcast features an honest and open dialogue between powerhouse industry experts. Tune in to hear a variety of conversations on HR topics ranging from OFCCP compliance advice to emerging recruitment marketing trends, equal employment opportunity initiatives, and insightful solutions that help infuse new life into your HR strategies.
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Real or Robot? Navigating Candidate Fraud in the Age of AI
Monday, 9 February, 2026

Is the candidate on your screen a real person or a deepfake? It's a question more recruiters are having to ask. In this episode of DE Talk, Shannon Offord sits down with Dwaine Maltais, Chief Strategy Officer at Nexxt to tackle the growing issue of candidate fraud.They explore the "trifecta" driving this surge–AI, automation, and accessibility–and share practical advice on how recruiters can spot red flags, verify candidate identities, and introduce good friction into the hiring process without ruining the candidate experience.