Recruiting | Christina Withey

Bridging Efficiency and Humanity

As artificial intelligence reshapes recruiting from both sides of the table, the real question isn’t whether AI will play a role in hiring, but rather how we can harness its efficiency without losing the human judgment that makes great hires possible. Read more in my article for PRSA Strategies & Tactics! https://www.prsa.org/article/bridging-efficiency-and-humanity-nov-dec25 #hiring #jobseeking #ai #hireandseek #prsatactics

Christina Withey

2 days ago

Here's How to Work with a Headhunter

Before I transitioned into talent acquisition in-house in the public relations sector, I worked as a recruiter for several years with staffing agencies, recruiting and placing top PR, marketing, advertising and operations professionals. Being on that side of the proverbial desk, I experienced team strategy calls about which candidates to present, client feedback that can make or break a search, and the small mistakes that cost great candidates their dream jobs. Now that I’m l

Christina Withey

May 22

2026 Recipient of the Top 100 Talent Acquisition Professional Award

Everyone! Big news today. I am so happy to share that I've been named a 2026 OnCon Icon Top 100 Talent Acquisition Professional! 🏆 This award is determined by peer and community voting, which makes it all the more exciting. As the Director of Talent Acquisition at @rubensteincommunications (9 years this week!), a founding member of our internal Mosaic Council, and a long-time contributor to the Public Relations Society of America's Strategies & Tactics newspaper through my c

Christina Withey

Apr 29

New Year, New Hiring Game

Every January, we make the same promises: less doomscrolling, more gym time, finally organizing that home office... By February, we’re back to our old ways, telling ourselves “next year.” But in 2026, neither job seekers nor managers can afford this. The rules have changed, and if we want to find legitimate matches in public relations recruitment, we all need to get a lot more honest about what we’re really looking for in our workforce. Check out my latest Hire and Seek colum

Christina Stokes

Jan 15

4 Things Gen Z Wants in the Workplace

Having lived through economic roller coasters, technological whiplash and a pandemic that turned work norms upside down, Gen Z brings practical priorities to the table, and they aren’t asking for anything revolutionary — just workplaces that make sense for modern humans. Check out my article, 4 Things Gen Z Wants in the Workplace , in PRSA Strategies & Tactics: https://www.prsa.org/article/4-things-gen-z-wants-in-the-workplace-ST-June25 . 📝✨ #GenZ #HireAndSeek

Christina Stokes

Dec 23, 2025

Taking the Lead with Ken Jacobs

Recently, I was a guest on Ken Jacobs' leadership podcast, Taking the Lead. Together, we discuss why mental health, authenticity, and DEI aren’t just values, but vital business strategies. Watch/listen on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jCqEH8Kbb7E?si=hHLiP0XrvO0GSO-r . Thank you so much for a great conversation, Ken! You always get the wheels turning.

Christina Stokes

Oct 22, 2025