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#118- Danny Rosenthal on Niching Down & Smart Automation
Digital Recruiter Podcast*Episode Summary* Danny Rosenthal didn’t plan on becoming a recruiter. His career started on stage as a full-time musician, writing songs, touring, and even landing music on TV and in film. But after parting ways with his band, Danny pivoted into an entirely different world: childcare. What began as becoming a nanny turned into launching his own nanny agency and eventually stepping fully into recruiting. In this episode of the Digital Recruiter Podcast, host Clark Wilcox sits down with Danny, now Director of Community Partnerships at EngineHire, to unpack that unconventional journey and what it taught him about business, niching down, and building systems that actually support growth. Danny shares how learning from other agency owners helped him avoid costly mistakes early on, why trust and education are everything in the nanny placement space, and how owning your niche can unlock unexpected opportunities (including a TV show pitch about male nannies). The conversation then shifts into automation and tech. From his vantage point inside EngineHire, Danny sees where agencies stall out. Most aren’t lacking effort. They’re overcomplicating systems or failing to automate the simple things that drive revenue. He breaks down the power of basic status-based follow-ups, abandoned application reminders, and the one automated check-in email that produced some of his highest response rates. For recruiters looking to simplify, systemize, and scale without losing the human element, this episode is packed with practical insight. *Highlights* 00:00 - Welcome & how LinkedIn sparked the conversation 02:00 - Danny’s music career and unexpected pivot 05:00 - What bands, money, and commission splits have in common 07:00 - From nanny to agency owner 11:00 - Recruiting in childcare and educating clients 14:00 - Why owning your niche creates opportunity 20:00 - Transitioning from agency owner to EngineHire 22:00 - The automation mistakes most agencies make 24:00 - The simple follow-up email that gets massive replies 33:00 - Stop overbuilding systems and start building revenue 35:00 - Life advice: transparency and standing behind decisions *Danny’s Bio* Danny Rosenthal is the Director of Community Partnerships at EngineHire, an all-in-one ATS, CRM, payroll, and scheduling platform built primarily for care-based staffing industries including nanny agencies, home care, and medical staffing. Before joining EngineHire, Danny founded and operated his own nanny agency after transitioning from a full-time career in music, where he toured, wrote songs featured in TV and film, and worked alongside artists like Kenny Loggins and Gary Wright. His firsthand experience as both a recruiter and agency owner gives him a practical, operator-level perspective on automation, systems, and building sustainable staffing businesses. Today, Danny works closely with agency owners to help them streamline operations, implement smart automation, and avoid the common pitfalls that stall growth. Connect with Danny on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannyjosephrosenthal/ or learn more at https://enginehire.io Stop wasting money on lead-gen tools that don’t work. Learn how top recruiters are winning on LinkedIn with content, messaging, and automation—without spamming. Get live coaching, ongoing support, and a proven system to drive revenue inside Digital Recruiter Bootcamp. Join now: DigitalRecruiter.io/bootcamp Get the best and most current digital recruiting insights, tips, and strategies every Sunday—straight to your inbox, for free: https://www.digitalrecruiter.io/drnewsletter For more information about Digital Recruiter, click HERE ---＞ https://linktr.ee/thedigitalrecruiter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#21 - Clark Willcox: Redefining Digital Recruiting
From The Desk with Jada MontemaranoIn this enlightening episode of From the Desk, we delve into the digital world of recruiting with our guest, Clark Willcox. Clark, a career coach and the founder of Digital Recruiter, shares his journey of transitioning from traditional recruiting methods to leveraging automation and digital strategies. He speaks about the importance of personal branding and creating content that connects, which forms the core of his platform, Digital Recruiter.Our conversation explores the significant shifts in the HR landscape, especially in the wake of the pandemic. We discuss how LinkedIn strategies, automation hacks, and audience building are revolutionizing the recruiting process. Clark also shares his insights on the potential pitfalls of automation and the importance of storytelling in creating a personal connection. Finally, we touch upon the evolving role of content in attracting and retaining talent, and how job seekers can stand out in the digital age. Whether you're a recruiter, job seeker, or HR enthusiast, this episode is packed with valuable insights on navigating the digital recruiting landscape. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Recruit Holdings Earnings are Up, Indeed Now on ChatGPT
Rec Tech: the Recruiting Technology PodcastTake2, an AI agents platform purpose-built for healthcare recruiting, today announced it has raised a $14 million Series A… The company’s first agent, the AI Interviewer, conducts phone interviews with candidates 24/7, evaluates them, records calls, and syncs results directly into applicant tracking systems — all with no human-in-the-loop. Trained on healthcare-specific hiring data, the platform helps organizations assess candidates more accurately while generating predictive insights that improve hiring quality and long-term retention. “Healthcare systems are under enormous pressure, and hiring is one of their biggest hidden costs,” said Yaniv Shimoni and Kaushik Narasimhan, co-founders of Take2. “We’re building AI agents that actually do the work — not just assist — so recruiting teams can focus on strategic decisions instead of time-consuming manual processes.” https://hrtechfeed.com/take2-raises-14m-series-a-to-automate-healthcare-recruiting/ “Help me find an engineering job in Chicago…” A simple prompt like that can open a world of opportunity for a job seeker. Says Indeed They just announced an expansion of their relationship with OpenAI, bringing Indeed’s massive job marketplace directly into the ChatGPT experience. https://hrtechfeed.com/indeed-now-integrated-with-chatgpt/ Phenom, announced the acquisition of Be Applied, an AI‑driven cognitive assessment solution that validates candidate and employee capabilities at scale. By combining Phenom’s AI with Be Applied’s evidence‑based assessments, enterprises can confidently move to skills‑first hiring without sacrificing speed, quality or fairness. https://hrtechfeed.com/phenom-acquires-cognitive-assessment-platform/ Recruit Holdings just dropped its Q3 FY2025 results The U.S. labor market has been characterized as “stabilizing” or even “softer” lately, with job postings declining from their post-pandemic peaks. However, Recruit’s U.S. revenue tells a different story: Revenue Surge: U.S. HR Technology revenue grew 10.1% year-over-year in dollar terms this quarter. https://hrtechfeed.com/high-tech-high-growth-recruit-holdings-u-s-engine-revs-up-in-q3/ Workday, Inc. announced that co-founder and current executive chair Aneel Bhusri is returning as chief executive officer as the company enters its next chapter, focused on leading in the rapidly evolving AI era. Carl Eschenbach is stepping down as CEO and as a member of the board after leading Workday through a period defined by global growth, an expanded industry focus, and strengthened operational discipline. He will continue to support Bhusri and the company as strategic advisor to the CEO. https://hrtechfeed.com/workday-announces-ceo-transition-as-co-founder-aneel-bhusri-returns-to-lead-the-companys-next-chapter/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#9 - Erica McMannes: Tapping into the 12 Million, The Power of the Military Spouse Workforce
By HR for HRErica McMannes, Chief Experience Officer at Instant Teams, joins the podcast to share her expertise in building high-performing, fully distributed workforces. Having moved 14 times as a military spouse, Erica founded Instant Teams to create a talent marketplace that connects companies with the highly skilled but often overlooked community of over 12 million military spouses. She discusses the "ethos to remote communication" that her company established long before the pandemic, highlighting that in a remote setting, connection and camaraderie do not happen by chance—they require intentional, driven structures to replace the accidental "water cooler" moments of a physical office. The episode explores the transition toward skills-based hiring and the flaws in traditional resume-focused recruitment. Erica explains how HR professionals can shift their focus to "durable" and transferable skills, using customer experience as a prime example of where military spouses excel due to their natural empathy and adaptability. For leaders struggling with distributed teams, Erica recommends "maniacal organization"—using processes and visibility systems to track productivity without resorting to micromanagement. She encourages HR to support managers through proactive communication and expectation management, ensuring that remote work environments remain transparent and trust-based. Hosted by Jocelyn King, founder and CEO of VirgilHR. VirgilHR provides instant, trusted answers to HR compliance questions—helping teams navigate federal, state, and local employment laws with accuracy and ease. To learn more, visit www.virgilhr.com and follow Jocelyn on LinkedIn for ongoing guidance and industry updates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#22 - Expansion Without Erosion: How Champions Grow Without Losing Themselves
Champion Blueprint Podcast with George Rogers and Gary Brackett2026 isn’t about doing more, it’s about carrying more without losing who you are. In this anchor episode of Champion Blueprint, George Rogers and Gary Brackett tackle a critical leadership tension: growth without self-destruction. As leaders pursue new revenue streams, AI opportunities, and expanded influence, many are paying hidden costs, burnout, identity drift, strained relationships, and declining health. This episode introduces the Champion Expansion Framework, a blueprint for sustainable growth built on identity clarity, strength-based expansion, reinforced habits, and intentional guardrails. Because real success isn’t about adding more. It’s about building the capacity to carry more, without erosion. If you’re scaling in 2026, this conversation is your filter. #LeadershipGrowth #HighPerformanceLeadership #ExecutiveLeadership #Entrepreneurship2026 #ChampionBlueprint #SustainableSuccess #AIandLeadership Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
From Managing by Sight to Managing by Outcomes - ep. #016
Return to PeopleHow do you transform a regional nonprofit into a fully remote, high-performing organization without losing the human connection that makes the work meaningful? In this episode of the Return to People Podcast, host Kaleem Clarkson talks with Tara Fitzpatrick-Navarro, Chief Operating Officer at USTA Mid-Atlantic, about how her team transitioned to fully remote work by prioritizing talent, trust, and community impact. One of the biggest shifts came in helping managers transition from “managing by sight” to leading through outcomes, a change that required intentional coaching, new systems, and a deeper understanding of accountability in a distributed environment. At the same time, supporting younger employees starting their careers remotely meant investing in onboarding, communication training, and development opportunities from day one. The results speak for themselves: a more engaged workforce, stronger retention, and a broader, more diverse talent pool. As Tara puts it, “We trust our team to work when, where, and how they work best.” That trust has created a culture where flexibility fuels commitment, and employees are empowered to excel, not because they have to, but because they want to. 🎧 Dive into the full episode to hear Tara’s practical insights on compassionate leadership, equitable workplace culture, and how to keep remote teams thriving for the long haul. Learn more about Tara: Tara´s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tara-fitzpatrick-navarro/ USTA Mid-Atlantic: https://www.linkedin.com/company/usta-mid-atlantic/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#77 - Peanut Butter Pay: The End of the Merit Raise? - Presented by CalendarPA.com
The Purple Acorn HR Morning ShowAs we hit mid-February, the HR landscape is grappling with a shift in how we value work. This episode explores the controversial rise of "Peanut Butter" pay raises—where merit takes a backseat to across-the-board increases—and how top-tier organizations maintain culture and storytelling in a high-speed world. Key Segments & Highlights: Headline News: A deep dive into the "Spread of Peanut Butter Pay Raises." With nearly 44% of companies moving toward uniform salary increases in 2026 to combat bias and administrative complexity, we discuss if this "flat" approach is a talent retention ticking time bomb. Guest Spotlight 1 - Bryan Chaney (People Brand Collective): The employer branding maestro joins us to discuss the vision behind the People Brand Collective and how AI is fundamentally rewriting the "People Experience" playbook. Guest Spotlight 2 - Harper Mayfield (Savannah Bananas): How do you keep the "glue" from drying out? The Savannah Bananas’ own "Glue Guy" shares how one of the world’s most unique sports brands maintains high-energy culture and cohesion. Presented by CalendarPA.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This AI Decision Guarantees 95% Failure
The Human CapitalistMost AI conversations in leadership focus on tools, skills, and headcount — but that's not where AI is breaking companies. The technology mostly works. What's failing is how organizations are being redesigned around it. Leaders are restructuring before they understand where value has moved — and it's making companies brittle, not leaner. In this video (Part 1 of 3), I break down the first critical decision error I see leaders making as they rush to "do something" about AI. 🔑 KEY TAKEAWAYS: Why "pilot purgatory" is killing AI ROI across organizations Where value actually moves when AI enters workflows (hint: it's judgment and orchestration) The MIT stat that should alarm every executive: 95% of enterprise AI pilots fail to deliver ROI How Zillow's AI strategy backfired — and the lesson for every leader The rule you cannot violate when restructuring around AI ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - The real problem with AI conversations 0:22 - What "pilot purgatory" looks like 0:43 - It's not a tooling problem — it's a people decision problem 0:56 - About this channel 1:26 - What you're probably seeing in your organization 1:51 - The first decision error: restructuring too early 2:21 - Redesigning org charts before understanding value movement 2:43 - Where value actually moves (McKinsey research) 3:31 - Why removing the middle makes you brittle 3:42 - Why 95% of AI pilots fail (MIT study) 4:19 - The Zillow cautionary tale 4:55 - The rule leaders keep violating 5:18 - What's next: Errors #2 and #3 📚 RESOURCES MENTIONED: MIT Study on AI Pilot Failures: https://fortune.com/2025/08/18/mit-report-95-percent-generative-ai-pilots-at-companies-failing-cfo/ McKinsey Research on Human-AI Orchestration: https://www.mckinsey.com/mgi/our-research/agents-robots-and-us-skill-partnerships-in-the-age-of-ai SHRM Article on Zillow Offers:https://www.shrm.org/enterprise-solutions/insights/when-automation-backfires--how-rushed-ai-implementation-can-hurt0 🔗 CONNECT WITH ME: LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/trentcotton Website: trentcotton.com Book: Sprint Recruiting 👉 This is Part 1 of a 3-part series on AI decision errors. Subscribe so you don't miss Parts 2 and 3. #AIStrategy #HRLeadership #WorkforceTransformation #TalentStrategy #FutureOfWork #AIinHR Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode #191 Becoming Choosable!
CareerTALKS PodcastJames Ellis, the author of 'Becoming Choosable and Employer Brand expert joined me to discuss the importance of employer branding, the journey of writing the book, and how companies can differentiate themselves in a competitive job market. James emphasizes the need for authenticity in employer branding and the responsibility of organizations to communicate their unique value propositions effectively. The conversation also touches on strategies for overcoming resistance from leadership and the significance of aligning employer branding with company culture. James Ellis 🌐https://www.employerbrandlabs.com/ Orlando Haynes 🌐https://careertalkspodcast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why This ATS is Making Job Seekers Part of Its Mission
Rec Tech: the Recruiting Technology PodcastIn a candid conversation with Chris Russell on the RecTech Podcast, Greenhouse CEO Daniel Chait reveals the company's bold pivot to focus on job seekers alongside employers. After 14 years of helping companies hire better, Greenhouse is tackling what Chait calls the "AI Doom Loop"—a vicious cycle where job seekers use AI to mass-apply to hundreds of jobs while overwhelmed employers deploy AI filters to narrow down thousands of undifferentiated applications, tightening the window for candidates and perpetuating the problem. To break this cycle, Greenhouse is launching features like My Dream Job (allowing candidates one premium application per month that converts at five times the normal rate), My Greenhouse Portal (enabling real-time application status tracking), and Greenhouse Verified Badges (rewarding employers who communicate transparently). The company's newly launched Real Talent product adds three layers of trust: candidate intent matching, bad actor detection, and identity verification—all audited monthly for bias. Looking ahead, Chait envisions a future where AI agents represent candidates dynamically rather than static resumes, and where AI-driven interviews are fairer and more consistent than human ones. With over 60 million job applications processed quarterly, Greenhouse is investing millions in AI solutions throughout 2026 to reimagine hiring for everyone, not just employers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Agent Breakroom: When Your Digital Employees Start Talking Without You
The Jim Stroud PodcastThere's a social network you're not allowed to post on. No account. No comments. No ability to clarify context. But your company's employees are already active there—not the human ones, the digital ones. In January 2026, a machine-only social network called Moltbook quietly went live, and within weeks, more than a million AI agents showed up. What happened next should make every leader uncomfortable. Because the most important thing Moltbook reveals isn't that AI agents can socialize—it's that we've crossed a line most organizations didn't even realize existed. AI didn't just automate work. It joined the workforce. And then it wandered into the breakroom. ||| Subscribe to The Recruiting Life newsletter at https://jimstroud.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Building a Creator Career After Corporate Layoffs
Workfluencer: Personal Branding, Authority & Content StrategyBuilding a creator career after corporate layoffs comes with pressure most people don’t talk about. In this episode, Madison Butler breaks down what it really means to build a creator career after corporate when content becomes your income, not your hobby. Together, Rhona and Madison unpack what happens when professionals—especially Black women—are pushed out of corporate roles and forced to build visibility, stability, and leverage online in real time. This isn’t about going viral. It’s about survival, grief, monetization, and staying honest when the algorithm doesn’t play fair. You’ll hear a raw conversation about job loss, biased platforms, parasocial pressure, and why building a creator career after corporate requires a very different mindset than “just post more.” What You’ll Learn Why content creation feels different when your income depends on it The grief that comes with a forced career pivot How algorithms reward different creators differently Why a small, loyal audience beats a massive following The hidden cost of being “authentic” online How Madison thinks about monetization vs. visibility Why comparison destroys joy in creator careers Resources Mentioned: Buy Madison's Book: https://amzn.to/4rBrUlY Join The Black Speakers Collection: https://blackspeakersco.com/ Subscribe to Rhona's Newsletter: https://link.rhonapierce.com/newsletter2 Connect With Us: Connect with Madison: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bluehairedunicorn/ Connect with Rhona: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhonabarnettpierce/ Want to turn your team into creators? Visit workfluencermedia.com to learn how we help companies build video-first content systems that attract, engage, and retain talent. creator career, creator economy, content creation career, career after corporate layoffs, leaving corporate, post layoff career, career pivot, building a creator business, monetizing content, professional creators, creator income, content creation as a career, personal brand after layoff, LinkedIn creators, Black creators, Black women in corporate, workplace inequality, algorithm bias, creator burnout, job loss recovery, creator monetization strategies, thought leadership content, workfluencer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#117- How Josh Kirkham Is Building the AI Operating System for Agency Recruiters
Digital Recruiter PodcastSUMMARY Josh Kirkham didn’t just join an AI company. He helped reshape one around how agency recruiters actually work. In this episode of the Digital Recruiter Podcast, host Clark Wilcox sits down with Josh, VP of Revenue at CoRecruit (formerly Quil), to unpack the thinking behind their rebrand and what it signals about where recruiting technology is headed in 2026. Josh shares how the company evolved from a simple note taking tool into a full AI assistant built specifically for third party recruiters. What started as CRM hygiene for sales teams turned into something much bigger once recruiters began pulling the product into their workflows. The conversation breaks down why write ups, job descriptions, scorecards, and follow ups are the real time killers in recruiting, and how CoRecruit focuses on automation without stripping away the human judgment recruiters are paid for. Clark and Josh also zoom out to talk about AI adoption more broadly. They unpack the 10 80 10 framework for using AI effectively, why 100 percent automation is the wrong goal, and how personalization and execution matter more than flashy features. The episode wraps with a look at CoRecruit’s new VoIP and desktop app, plus practical lessons on onboarding, enablement, and building systems that recruiters actually stick with. For agency recruiters who want leverage without losing their voice, this episode offers a grounded, practical roadmap for using AI the right way. JOSH'S BIO Josh Kirkham is the VP of Revenue at CoRecruit, an AI powered recruiting platform built exclusively for agency recruiters. With a background in high growth SaaS companies including HubSpot, Josh has spent his career helping go to market teams scale through better systems, execution, and enablement. At CoRecruit, Josh leads revenue and customer growth while staying closely connected to how recruiters actually operate day to day. He is known for his practical perspective on AI adoption, believing the goal is not replacement but leverage. Outside of work, Josh is a new dad and is focused on building a company his future family can be proud of. Connect with Josh on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshkirkham/ Stop wasting money on lead-gen tools that don’t work. Learn how top recruiters are winning on LinkedIn with content, messaging, and automation—without spamming. Get live coaching, ongoing support, and a proven system to drive revenue inside Digital Recruiter Bootcamp. Join now: DigitalRecruiter.io/bootcamp Get the best and most current digital recruiting insights, tips, and strategies every Sunday—straight to your inbox, for free: https://www.digitalrecruiter.io/drnewsletter For more information about Digital Recruiter, click HERE ---＞ https://linktr.ee/thedigitalrecruiter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Boomband Lands $4M, Apploi Acquired
Rec Tech: the Recruiting Technology PodcastClearanceJobs bookings returned to year-over-year growth, rising 3% to $14.6 million. Executives attributed this momentum to a record federal defense budget and the early stages of hiring “tailwinds” within the defense sector. https://hrtechfeed.com/dhi-group-returns-to-growth-in-defense-sector-announces-new-10-million-share-buyback/ Viventium announced Wednesday the acquisition of Apploi, a leading healthcare recruitment and scheduling platform. The merger creates a first-of-its-kind, nationally scaled Human Capital Management (HCM) platform designed exclusively for the post-acute care market. https://hrtechfeed.com/healthcare-hiring-tool-acquired/ Boomband, an AI-native talent marketplace founded by Monster.com creator and entrepreneur Jeff Taylor, today announced Boomband’s upcoming launch and the closing of a $4.0 million seed round led by Boston Seed with participation from New England VC’s Slater Technology Fund, Rogue Venture Partners and Service Provider Capital. https://hrtechfeed.com/boomband-raises-4-0m-to-reinvent-the-talent-market/ Workday, announced the Military Skills Mapper, a new feature in Workday Recruiting designed to help organizations more effectively identify and hire military veterans. By translating a veteran’s military background into civilian-equivalent skills, the Military Skills Mapper will enable employers to better understand the leadership, technical expertise, and operational discipline service members bring to the workforce. The Military Skills Mapper will appear in the “My Experience” section of a candidate’s Workday Recruiting profile. When enabled, it will analyze a veteran’s service background alongside the job description and organizational context to produce a tailored list of civilian-equivalent skills. These recommendations are designed to help veterans articulate their experience in language that resonates with private-sector recruiters—while preserving their ability to edit and refine the list for accuracy. https://hrtechfeed.com/workday-introduces-the-military-skills-mapper/ RALEIGH, N.C. — JDXpert, the Job Information Management Platform company for enterprise HR teams, announced the launch of JDX+, a next-generation product that helps organizations standardize, govern, and analyze job information with AI-guided workflows, in-product insights, and a first-of-its-kind Job Architecture Builder. https://hrtechfeed.com/jdxpert-launches-new-job-architecture-builder-and-ai-guided-governance-to-enterprise-job-information/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#8 - Lisa Elowson: Leading by Culture, Not Policy: Lessons from a Certified Mediator
By HR for HRLisa Elowson brings over 30 years of HR experience and a specialized background in mediation to discuss the unavoidable reality of workplace conflict. Lisa explains that many professionals dread conflict because they are naturally "conflict adverse," but she argues that conflict doesn't have to be toxic if it is addressed early. She compares unresolved disputes to a "Titanic iceberg," where the hidden costs, such as mental disengagement (the "quit and stay" phenomenon), investigation time, and potential lawsuits, are often far greater than what is visible on the surface. Through the lens of a certified mediator, Lisa provides HR leaders with specific techniques to navigate high-stakes employee relations issues, such as "shuttle mediation" and active listening to uncover the "gold nuggets" of what is truly driving a disagreement. She stresses the importance of HR maintaining a neutral stance, clearly communicating to all parties that they have "no dog in the fight" other than reaching a fair resolution. Lisa challenges the traditional "handbook" approach to management, urging HR to lead by culture and respect rather than strictly by policy. By meeting people where they are and facilitating face-to-face "conscious conversations," HR can move past "win-lose" scenarios to restore functional working relationships. Hosted by Jocelyn King, founder and CEO of VirgilHR. VirgilHR provides instant, trusted answers to HR compliance questions—helping teams navigate federal, state, and local employment laws with accuracy and ease. To learn more, visit www.virgilhr.com and follow Jocelyn on LinkedIn for ongoing guidance and industry updates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#21 - The Power of Expectations
Champion Blueprint Podcast with George Rogers and Gary BrackettWhat happens when a leader refuses to accept what’s always been and instead sets a new standard for what’s possible? In this episode of Champion Blueprint, George Rogers and Gary Brackett break down the remarkable rise of Indiana Hoosiers Football and how redefining expectations led to a historic, undefeated national championship season. This isn’t just a sports story, it’s a leadership blueprint. You’ll learn: Why expectations shape performance more than talent How true turnarounds reset standards, not just results What it takes to sustain excellence once success arrives Why the right people are essential to carrying expectations forward Whether you’re leading a team, a business, or a culture, this episode challenges you to examine the standards you set and the ones you tolerate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#76 - Live from TA Week 2026 in San Diego - Presented by CalendarPA.com
The Purple Acorn HR Morning ShowLive from TA Week, hosts Adam Posner and Brian Fink, along with Mike Peditto dive into a high-stakes week for the talent industry. We kick things off with a massive headline: AI giant Eightfold AI is facing a lawsuit alleging violations of the Fair Credit Reporting Act. The suit claims their "black box" algorithms act as unlicensed consumer reporting agencies, scoring job seekers without their consent or a path to dispute inaccuracies. Is this the legal precedent that finally forces transparency into AI hiring?Later, we are joined by two industry powerhouses to rethink the recruiting workflow. Tracey Parsons (Flockity) breaks down why "Post and Pray" is officially dead and how to turn employees into influencers to drive internal mobility. Then, Conor Kline (Pin.com) joins us to explain the "Revenue-First" recruiting desk, teaching recruiters how to operate like elite SaaS sales pros and transition from simple lead-gen to true value generation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#17 - Jaylyn Jones: Navigating University Recruitment
Is This Still A Good Time?In this insightful episode of ITSAGT, we sit down with Jaylyn Jones, a university recruiter from Duolingo. Jaylyn shares her unique perspective on the challenges and intricacies of campus recruiting in the tech industry. From dealing with high volumes of resumes to building trust with early-career applicants, Jaylyn's insights are a must-listen for anyone in the recruitment field.Throughout the conversation, Jaylyn discusses the importance of relationship-building in recruitment, the impact of the pandemic on student behaviors, and the unique challenges of attracting talent to certain locations. She also delves into the strategies Duolingo employs to engage with potential candidates, highlighting the shift from large career fairs to curated, invite-only events. Tune in to learn more about the world of university recruitment from an industry expert. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode #190 Get off The Clearance Rack!
CareerTALKS PodcastCandyce Hunt, a leadership strategist and TEDx speaker sat down with me to discuss Candyce's journey in career coaching, her experiences in retail, and her recent TEDx talk titled 'Get Off the Clearance Rack.' Candyce shares insights on overcoming limiting beliefs, the importance of storytelling, and the cultural dynamics of feedback in the workplace and the need for personal growth and taking responsibility for one's narrative. Co-founder of 5 Minute Career Hack Podcast 🌐5 Minute Career Hack TEDx "Get off The Clearance Rack" Orlando Haynes 🌐https://careertalkspodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mike Wolford has an AI Recruiting Playbook
Rec Tech: the Recruiting Technology Podcastrecent podcast episode, Michael Wolford, author of AI Recruiter 2.0, discussed how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the recruiting industry by automating administrative tasks and empowering recruiters to focus on what they do best: building relationships and adding real value. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
AI Literacy Isn’t a Skill Gap — It’s a Loyalty Test
The Jim Stroud PodcastBy 2027, not knowing how to work with AI won’t get you fired — it’ll get you quietly excluded. In this episode, we unpack why AI literacy is no longer a skill, but a signal. A test of trust, judgment, and who gets a voice inside AI-mediated workplaces. This isn’t about prompts or tools. It’s about power, credibility, and what happens when human judgment starts getting audited. If work feels different lately, this episode explains why — and why it matters more than you think. ||| If you want clarity on what's happening now and next in the world of work, subscribe to The Recruiting Life newsletter over at https://jimstroud.beehiiv.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#116- How Milan Levy is Redefining Offshore Hiring with Talent Sam
Digital Recruiter PodcastSummary Milan Levy didn’t just start a company; he’s building a bridge between South Africa’s untapped talent and the world’s most competitive businesses. In this episode, host Clark Wilcox dives deep with Milan, founder of Talent Sam, to explore the rise of South Africa as a nearshore hiring destination. Milan shares how his tech-driven, compliance-first model is helping U.S. and U.K. companies access skilled, hardworking talent in South Africa, without the legal landmines or logistical headaches. The conversation unpacks the unique opportunities and pitfalls of hiring from South Africa, including misclassification risk, payroll tax nuances, and cultural integration. Milan doesn’t just talk theory, he details how Talent Sam supports clients with end-to-end solutions: from candidate sourcing and vetting to employer of record services, equipment setup, and even ongoing team engagement. Later in the episode, Milan opens up about his entrepreneurial journey, starting as a teen DJ and DVD editor, and scaling tech ventures before launching Talent Sam. For recruiters and founders tired of churn and ready to build global teams that actually last, this episode is both a tactical roadmap and a mindset shift. Milan's Bio Milan Levy is a South African tech entrepreneur and founder of TalentSam, a full-service remote hiring platform that helps global companies access and manage top-tier talent from South Africa. With a background in software automation and a passion for solving complex systems problems, Milan has turned TalentSam into a compliance-forward, culture-conscious hiring solution. Known for his lean ops mindset and hands-on approach, Milan’s team processes 50,000+ applications monthly and manages every detail from recruitment to retention. When he’s not scaling companies, Milan’s known for deep tech chops, fast problem solving, and starting his entrepreneurial journey as a teenage DJ. Connect with Milan on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/milanlevy/ Stop wasting money on lead-gen tools that don’t work. Learn how top recruiters are winning on LinkedIn with content, messaging, and automation—without spamming. Get live coaching, ongoing support, and a proven system to drive revenue inside Digital Recruiter Bootcamp. Join now: DigitalRecruiter.io/bootcamp Get the best and most current digital recruiting insights, tips, and strategies every Sunday—straight to your inbox, for free: https://www.digitalrecruiter.io/drnewsletter For more information about Digital Recruiter, click HERE ---＞ https://linktr.ee/thedigitalrecruiter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ziprecruiter, Fountain and ADP
Rec Tech: the Recruiting Technology PodcastIs your career site delivering the conversion you need? Dalia’s plug-and-play tech turns any employer career site into a high-performance candidate conversion engine — no replatforming required, live in days.Visit dalia.co to learn more. AND by jobcase, "Are you struggling to find the right talent in a crowded job market? Jobcase connects you to a massive community of over 120 million registered workers, including the hourly, skilled, and gig professionals that other job boards often miss. Visit jobcase.com/hire today to post your roles and start building the team you need with tools designed to make hiring fast and easy." Alright rec techies…..here’s what's happening this week. Kind of a quiet week… First up…The WorkTech sector ended 2025 with strong momentum, demonstrating resilience across funding, M&A activity, and valuation metrics. This market update synthesizes key findings from the latest analysis and provides strategic context for businesses and investors navigating this dynamic https://hrtechfeed.com/q4-and-full-year-2025-worktech-ma-and-investment-activity/ Fountain, a technology company focused on frontline workforce management, announced Thursday the release of two new AI-integrated features, “Pool” and “Source,” designed to change how companies identify and hire hourly workers. https://hrtechfeed.com/fountain-launches-ai-tools-to-help-employers-hire-from-existing-talent-pools/ ADP, a global leader in HR and payroll solutions, today introduced new ADP Assist agents that apply advanced intelligence to real workforce challenges and foster creativity and connection at work. https://hrtechfeed.com/adp-launches-new-ai-agents/ ZipRecruiter® (NYSE: ZIP), a leading online employment marketplace, unveiled Be Seen First today, a new product that helps job seekers break through the “application black hole” and get their job application to the top of the resume pile. https://hrtechfeed.com/ziprecruiter-now-lets-job-seekers-jump-to-the-top-of-the-resume-pile/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#7 - Joel Greenwald: Preventative Medicine: Employment Law, Misclassification, and AI Liability
By HR for HREmployment law is often reactive, but Joel Greenwald argues for a "preventative medicine" approach to protect businesses before litigation strikes. In this episode, Joel breaks down the most common legal pitfalls HR leaders face, including inadequate documentation and the rampant misclassification of independent contractors and exempt employees. The conversation turns to the cutting edge of HR compliance: Artificial Intelligence. Joel warns of the legal risks surrounding AI hiring tools, specifically "disparate impact" discrimination, and advises HR leaders on how to vet technology to avoid joint liability lawsuits. Hosted by Jocelyn King, founder and CEO of VirgilHR. VirgilHR provides instant, trusted answers to HR compliance questions—helping teams navigate federal, state, and local employment laws with accuracy and ease. To learn more, visit www.virgilhr.com and follow Jocelyn on LinkedIn for ongoing guidance and industry updates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#20 - How Great Leaders Reset After January
Champion Blueprint Podcast with George Rogers and Gary BrackettJanuary isn’t about perfection; it’s about calibration. Great leaders don’t just push forward; they pause, assess, and adjust. This episode helps leaders finish January intentionally so they don’t drift into the rest of the year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Building High-Output Teams Without an Office - ep. #015
Return to PeopleWhat does it take to build a high-performing company when your team is fully remote? In this episode of the Return to People podcast, host Kaleem Clarkson sits down with Justin Ruoff, Senior Vice President of Operations at SoundStack, to explore what effective remote leadership really looks like. With over a decade of experience building distributed teams, Justin shares how SoundStack scaled as a remote-first company without sacrificing trust, performance, or culture. Justin explains why focusing on outcomes over hours challenges outdated assumptions about productivity and why intentional systems are essential for keeping remote teams connected. From async workflows to team rituals, he discusses how SoundStack balances flexibility with accountability while fostering collaboration and ownership. The conversation also highlights the importance of human connection in remote environments, including the challenge of recreating informal moments that build trust and empathy. Justin emphasizes continuous improvement over perfection, encouraging leaders to create systems that support learning, autonomy, and sustainable growth. This episode offers practical insights for founders, operators, and leaders navigating remote or hybrid teams, and proves that when flexibility and trust come first, remote work can truly thrive. 🎧 Tune in to learn how people-first systems drive performance in a remote-first world. Learn more from Justin and SounStack: Justin´s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinruoff/ SoundStack: https://soundstack.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode 61: What Buyers Should Expect from Their HCM
HR SnacksAbhinav Agrawal, who's the CEO at Netchex with a strong background in product development, joins me to discuss the new trends in payroll and HCM and what buyers should be looking for when choosing their next provider. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#16 - Emily Mucken: Navigating Career Transitions and Building Relationships
Is This Still A Good Time?In this insightful episode of ITSAGT, we're joined by Emily Mucken, a seasoned recruiter with a rich background in renowned companies like Netflix and Reddit. Emily candidly shares her experiences, from dealing with unexpected layoffs to harnessing the power of LinkedIn to land new opportunities. She also discusses the importance of building and maintaining relationships in the recruiting industry.Emily's journey is not just about career transitions, but also about the evolution of communication in today's digital age. She shares her thoughts on mental load and how voice notes can add a human touch to our interactions. Furthermore, Emily delves into the nuances of the recruiting industry, including the common phrases and behaviors that have become reflexive. With her unique perspective, she offers valuable insights for both recruiters and job seekers navigating the ever-changing job market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode #189 Building a Global Career!
CareerTALKS PodcastIn this episode of the Career Talks Podcast, Erica Rivera shares her journey from corporate life to entrepreneurship, the challenges of facing layoffs, and the decision to relocate her family abroad. We discussed the importance of work-life balance in different cultures, the evolution of Erica's business model to support global transitions, and the personal growth that comes from taking risks and pursuing dreams. Guest: Erica Riveria 🌐www.careerdivacoaching.com Host: Orlando Haynes 🌐https://careertalkspodcast.com 🎙️Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/41ULDRI 🔗LinkedIn:https://linkedin.com/in orlandohaynes Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
AI is everywhere in hiring—but is it actually making talent acquisition better?
The Jim Stroud PodcastThis episode brought to you by ProvenBase: https://provenbase.com ... On this episode of the Jim Stroud Podcast, Jim sits down with Michelle Cass, global talent acquisition leader and author of Hired by Humanity, to cut through the AI hype in recruiting. Michelle shares why AI doesn’t fix broken processes or culture—it exposes them. Together, they unpack how automation should amplify recruiters (not replace them), what’s driving recruiter burnout, where efficiency starts harming candidate experience, and which parts of recruiting should never be fully automated. A must-listen for HR, TA, and business leaders navigating AI-driven hiring without losing the human touch. 🎧 Listen now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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