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88% of Organizations Get This Wrong About AI and Jobs
The Human CapitalistEveryone is saying AI will replace HR. The data says something different. Every week there's another headline predicting the end of entry-level jobs, the replacement of knowledge workers, or the death of Human Resources as we know it. But is that what's actually happening? In this episode of The Human Capitalist Podcast, I sit down with Kyle Forrest, who leads Deloitte's Future of HR research, to unpack the real data behind AI, workforce demographics, talent shortages, and the future of work. We discuss why organizations are struggling to redesign work, why only 7% of companies believe they're effectively integrating humans and AI, and what HR leaders need to do today to prepare for the next decade. Whether you're an HR professional, CHRO, business leader, recruiter, or simply interested in the future of work, this conversation is packed with practical insights backed by data—not headlines. In this episode: Why AI isn't replacing HR professionals The three workforce trends every leader should understand The coming demographic shift that will reshape hiring Why Gen Z is taking ownership of career development How organizations should redesign work instead of simply automating it Why trust—not technology—is becoming the biggest AI challenge What HR leaders can do today to future-proof their careers If you enjoyed this conversation, Like, Subscribe, and share it with someone who's navigating AI and the future of work. Question for you: What do you think will have the biggest impact on HR over the next five years: AI, demographics, or leadership? Let me know in the comments. Chapters 00:00 – AI Is Replacing HR... Or Is It? 00:49 – Why I Invited Kyle Forrest 01:35 – Meet Kyle & The Future of HR 03:02 – The Three Biggest Workforce Trends 05:01 – The Coming Demographic Shift 08:10 – Why Gen Z Is Different 12:17 – Why Gen Z Is More Skeptical About AI 13:14 – The AI Trust Problem 15:47 – Is AI Really Replacing Jobs? 17:14 – The Data Most Leaders Miss 19:59 – The Hidden Cost of AI Automation 22:02 – Will There Be Enough Workers? 25:58 – How AI Will Transform HR Roles 31:03 – The Future of Human Resources 31:47 – Kyle's Mic Drop Advice 36:16 – Where to Connect with Kyle Forrest 37:36 – Final Thoughts Are you ready for the future of HR? Take the FutHRist assessment here: https://www.trentcotton.com/futhrist-start-here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Job Board News and a CEO Quits
Rec Tech: the Recruiting Technology PodcastThis episode is sponsored by Dalia— Who's ready for a cold hard fact? Indeed's pricing model -- and all programmatic job advertising -- is based on driving volume. Not outcomes. Job boards are incentivized to send you more volume. Meanwhile, TA teams know their career site is already their best source of quality applicants who get hired. Dalia fixes that. Millions of job seekers use Dalia every month to seamlessly connect to employer career sites and apply to jobs using their universal candidate profile. It integrates directly into your ATS, and it works instantly on any career site. Employers using Dalia can double their conversion of career site visitors into qualified applicants and hires. Double the hires from traffic you already have. That's how you start cutting your dependence on Indeed. Learn more at dalia.co. That's D-A-L-I-A dot C-O. Alright rec techies…..here’s what's happening this week. Toby Dayton, the longtime CEO of job market data firm LinkUp and Managing Director at parent company GlobalData, announced on Monday that he will step down at the end of September after a 25-year tenure at the helm. His monthly column on the job market was a must read. https://hrtechfeed.com/linkup-ceo-toby-dayton-to-step-down-after-25-years/ WILMINGTON, Del. — Careerminds, a global workforce solutions and career technology provider, announced today that it has acquired Jobrapido, one of the world’s leading job search and job distribution platforms. https://hrtechfeed.com/careerminds-acquires-jobrapido/ CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Medality, a TrueLearn brand, announced the launch of the Medality Job Board at jobs.medality.com, a hiring platform built exclusively for radiology. The new job board helps radiologists, residents, and fellows discover vetted career opportunities from leading academic institutions, private practices, and health systems, while giving employers direct access to the highly engaged physicians who already make up Medality’s education community. https://hrtechfeed.com/medality-launches-job-board-connecting-employers-with-radiology-talent/ Recruit Holdings released its Q1 FY2026 earnings results (covering April 1 to June 30, 2026), and the headline story is a massive performance boost driven primarily by its HR Technology segment—led by strong dynamics in the U.S. market. https://hrtechfeed.com/recruit-holdings-hr-tech-segment-soars-q1-results-and-big-guidance-upgrades/ SAN FRANCISCO—-Metaview, the Agentic Recruiting Platform trusted by more than 5,000 companies, today announced the acquisition of AI-native recruiting firm Reval. Founders Seth Tilliss and Aditya Gupta will join Metaview to accelerate development of fillmore, its autonomous AI coworker that owns recruiting top of funnel, from sourcing candidates to booking qualified screening calls. https://hrtechfeed.com/metaview-acquires-reval-to-accelerate-the-shift-from-ai-assistants-to-ai-coworkers/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Beyond Broadcast: Rebuilding Agency Culture for a Hybrid World - ep. #030
Return to PeopleHow do high-growth creative agencies balance rapid expansion, shifting workplace models, and intentional human connection without fracturing their core culture? In the latest episode of the Return to People Podcast, host Kaleem Clarkson sits down with Christian Jacobsen, Co-founder and Board Member of The Many. From 30 years in advertising forged on Madison Avenue and sharpened through a landmark stint with Red Bull to leading a global creative agency that has won Lions at Cannes, Christian brings a rare combination of strategic depth, entrepreneurial grit, and cultural fluency to modern workplace transformation. This conversation uncovers what happens when a high-growth agency collides with the seismic disruptions of the pandemic era and what a thoughtful leader does to rebuild from the inside out. As headcount doubled in a fully virtual environment, informal founder processes began to fracture, creating operational strain, burnout, and isolated team pockets with competing norms. Rather than implementing rigid corporate mandates, leadership intentionally built a flexibility-first hybrid model that balances local collaboration with seasonal work-from-anywhere windows. Drawing from his upcoming book, Wired to Participate, Christian also explores why humanity's fundamental wiring for tribal connection remains our greatest asset in an AI-driven world. "People are the core of everything and the heart of everything... Growth without operational intention can fracture culture. You have to protect the people while you scale the business." The episode dives straight into the real friction points and major wins of running a modern hybrid agency: The Core Challenges: Rapid growth without standardized operations created information gaps and fragmented a unified culture into isolated team pockets. Managing remote leadership development and addressing perceived equity tensions between office and virtual perks required moving away from surveillance toward intentional workplace design. The Core Successes: The Many designed a trust-first hybrid model featuring flexible core days, relocation support for LA returns, and two dedicated work-from-anywhere periods (July and the holiday season). By prioritizing autonomy and human connection, they successfully stabilized employee experience while driving performance Learn More About Christian Christian's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-jacobsen-b7222811/ The Many's Website: https://www.themany.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode #206 Hardcore Softskills
CareerTALKS PodcastIn this episode I spoke with Yadi Caro, author of 'Hardcore Soft Skills.' We discussed the importance of soft skills in various environments, particularly in the military and corporate sectors. Yadi shares her background, experiences, and insights on how soft skills are essential for effective communication, leadership, and teamwork. The conversation also touches on emotional intelligence, ownership, and the challenges of applying soft skills in high-stress situations. Yadi emphasizes the need for continuous improvement in these areas and advocates for the normalization of soft skills education across industries. 🌐Career Capital Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#98 - Ditching AI Resumes & Human-Centric AI Council Agenda - Presented by CalendarPA.com
The Purple Acorn HR Morning ShowIn Episode 98 of The HR Morning Show, hosts Serge Boudreau and Danielle Farage break down significant structural shifts impacting the tech sector and corporate operations. The episode leads off with an analysis of TikTok's operational shutdown of its Nashville hub, which resulted in the elimination of 250 roles as part of a broader industry push to consolidate real estate footprints and centralize technical talent. The co-hosts also examine new data from Challenger, Gray & Christmas showing that despite broader labor market stabilization, enterprise technology firms continue to drive targeted job cuts as capital rapidly shifts toward artificial intelligence infrastructure and operational automation. The broadcast continues with a deep dive alongside featured guest Kyle Lagunas into the Year Two Agenda for the Human-Centric AI Council, highlighting how organizations can ethically navigate digital transformation without losing focus on the employee experience. Additionally, Trent and guest Cliff Stevenson drop in for the "Talk Nerdy with iCIMS" segment to discuss data-backed talent acquisition trends. Closing out the show, Serge presents a weather report focused on talent acquisition best practices, explaining why candidates must step away from using AI-generated resumes and how recruiters can better evaluate authentic candidate capability. Make sure to give our sponsors CalendarPA.com and Talent Tech PR some love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ExecThread Turns 10 with CEO Joe Meyer
Rec Tech: the Recruiting Technology PodcastToday I’ll be talking with Joe Meyer the founder and CEO ExecThread which just turned 10 years old… If you dont know ExecThread they are a curated marketplace of crowdsourced career opportunities for the C-Suite & Board level. Joe shared on Linkedin recently that they just surpassed 900,000 registered members so i Thought it would be a good time to catch up with him and the business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Time Travelers in Your Pipeline
The Jim Stroud PodcastIn this episode: One in five LinkedIn users has rewritten a job they already left. A new Stanford study caught "time travelers" adding AI skills to old roles, deleting DEI, and letting chatbots ghostwrite their pasts. What the edits reveal, and why a freshly polished old job is the loudest hire-me signal nobody is watching. ... Brought to you by my newsletters: The Recruiting Life Career Intelligence Weekly https://newsletter.jimstroud.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#97: How he gets brand deals with a small following ft. Lloyd George
Workfluencer: Personal Branding & Content CreationMost creators assume they need a huge following to land brand deals. They don't. Lloyd George has been on both sides of the creator economy. He's worked inside major agencies running campaigns for brands like Coca-Cola, Kevin Hart, and The Rock, while building his own creator business on the side. Now he's gone full-time as a creator and freelancer. In this episode of Workfluencer, Lloyd pulls back the curtain on what actually happens when brands decide which creators to hire—and why follower count is often much less important than creators think. We talk about how small creators can land brand deals, why creators disqualify themselves before ever pitching, the role relationships play in getting opportunities, and how Lloyd thinks about pricing and negotiating brand partnerships. We also get into the much bigger question of when a creator is actually ready to leave their day job, why having a steady paycheck can protect your creative business, and how surrounding yourself with other creators can change what you believe is possible. Plus, Lloyd shares the biggest sponsored post he's landed, why he blocks people on social media, and the creator analytics he'd love to peek at. What You'll Learn: Why creators disqualify themselves from brand deals, and how to stop How to meet the decision makers who hire creators, even outside major cities Why relationships can matter more than follower count How creators can increase the value of a brand deal What Lloyd learned from seeing six-figure creator campaigns How to know when you're ready to go full-time How to build confidence around charging what you're worth Resources Mentioned: The Creator Ledger Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCreatorLedger1 Sponsor Magnet by Justin Moore: https://www.sponsormagnet.com Rhona's Newsletter: https://link.rhonapierce.com/newsletter2 Connect With Us Connect with Lloyd: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lloyd-george-634a7793/ 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 turn employee expertise into content that gets noticed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Indeed Pulls Back Auto Apply
Rec Tech: the Recruiting Technology PodcastJob search giant Indeed has officially paused the fully automated mode of its newly launched “Apply for Me” feature, following swift resistance from recruiters and employers concerned about paying for bot-generated job applications. https://hrtechfeed.com/indeed-hits-pause-on-apply-for-me-ai-feature-after-employer-pushback/ ZIP Recruiter Total Revenue: $118.1 million, a 5% increase year-over-year and $6 million above the midpoint of the company’s previous guidance. https://hrtechfeed.com/ziprecruiter-tops-q2-2026-expectations-as-ai-matching-drives-growth-and-debt-buyback-boosts-profits/ Clearanjob Revenue grew 14% year-over-year to $15.6 million. Dice Revenue dropped 14% year-over-year to $15.8 million. https://hrtechfeed.com/dhi-group-reports-mixed-q2-2026-results-defense-hiring-soars-as-tech-market-struggles-to-recover/ NEW YORK — Symphony Talent, a global leader in talent acquisition solutions, today announced the launch of AI Search Visibility Solutions, a new offering that gives talent acquisition (TA) and employer brand (EB) leaders a benchmarked, repeatable way to understand, influence, and continuously improve how their organization appears across leading AI search platforms https://hrtechfeed.com/symphony-talent-launches-ai-search-visibility-solutions/ SAN FRANCISCO — Global HR and payroll platform Deel has announced the acquisition of Clarity, an AI cybersecurity company specializing in deepfake detection, identity verification, and fraud prevention. https://hrtechfeed.com/deel-crosses-1-5b-arr-announces-its-15th-acquisition/ SANTA MONICA, Calif. — ZipRecruiter, Inc. (NYSE: ZIP) reported its second-quarter 2026 financial results on Wednesday, delivering revenue that topped company expectations alongside a substantial boost to net income. Key Financial HighlightsColo. — DHI Group, Inc. (NYSE: DHX), the parent company behind online career marketplaces ClearanceJobs and Dice, reported its second-quarter 2026 financial results on Wednesday. The report highlights a stark contrast between two distinct segments of the employment landscape: a booming defense sector and a sluggish general technology hiring market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The AI Productivity Promise with Matt Charney and Brandice Payne
Transformation RealnessDive into the complexities of AI and productivity with Transformation Realness, as host Kyle Lagunas sits down with the sharp-witted Matt Charney and seasoned product marketing leader Brandice Payne. In this episode, they tackle the unfulfilled promises of AI in enhancing workplace productivity and what it means for HR and talent leaders in 2026. Matt Charney, known for his unfiltered insights in the HR tech space, and Brandice Payne, who bridges the gap between vendor promises and buyer experiences, join forces to dissect why AI has yet to deliver on its grand productivity promises. They explore the widening chasm between what vendors sell and what buyers actually experience, and debate whether productivity has plateaued or peaked. Listeners will gain insights into the real impact of AI on individual worker output, the role of automation, and the potential of emerging technologies like quantum computing. The conversation also delves into the cultural shift needed to leverage AI as a tool for doing better work, not just more work. Join this engaging discussion to understand how HR and talent leaders can navigate these challenges and maintain credibility in their domains. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
You Called Out HR… And You're Not Wrong
The Human CapitalistI recently posted a video about the Bolt CEO firing HR. The comments that followed weren't just critical—they were brutal. People called HR: "Anti-worker." "The company's snitch." "Overpaid." "Only there to protect leadership." Instead of defending the profession, I decided to do something different. I agreed. Not because every criticism is fair—but because every one of those comments represents a real experience someone had with HR. And if we want to rebuild trust in this profession, we have to stop getting defensive and start listening. In this episode, I break down: Why HR earned its reputation The paradox at the center of Human Resources Why employees stopped trusting HR The four mindset shifts every FutHRist must embrace How HR can balance serving employees while protecting the business Why transparency, accountability, and measurable business value are the future of HR I also share concepts from my upcoming book, The Futurist, including why I believe the next generation of HR leaders must become strategic business leaders—not just policy managers. If you're an HR professional, I challenge you to watch this with an open mind. If you're an employee who's been burned by HR, I'd love to hear your perspective too. 👇 Drop a comment below. Has HR helped you... or hurt you? Let's have the conversation openly. If you enjoy conversations about AI, leadership, HR strategy, workforce transformation, and the future of work, be sure to Like, Subscribe, and share this video with someone who needs to see it. Chapters 00:00 The Comments That Changed My Mind 00:18 You're Not Wrong About HR 00:58 Reading the Comments 02:06 Why HR Earned This Reputation 03:36 Introducing the FutHRist Mindset 04:25 Shift #1: Transparency Over Secrecy 05:14 Shift #2: Accountability Goes Both Ways 05:54 Shift #3: Create Visible Business Value 07:49 Shift #4: HR Must Be the Voice of the Workforce 08:57 Rebuilding Trust Starts With Us 09:32 A Message to Employees Burned by HR 10:09 The Futurist Book Preview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#97 - When HR Wears Every Hat - Presented by CalendarPA.com
The Purple Acorn HR Morning ShowIn Episode 97 of The HR Morning Show, hosts Serge Boudreau and Dan Riley dive into the evolving pressures facing modern People Ops professionals, starting with surprising OpenAI research on cross-functional HR scope creep and the delicate protocol surrounding executive resignations. The hosts explore how understaffed HR teams are increasingly leveraged to cover non-HR operational gaps like marketing and finance, alongside actionable career advice on managing public departure announcements without compromising personal brand transparency or long-term reputation. The episode features dynamic guest conversations spanning the entire workplace ecosystem. AltHR Hive co-founders Mindy Honcoop and Marnie Robbins introduce their human-centered SIGNAL framework designed to cure HR isolation and burnout through agility and trust. Next, doctoral researcher Heather Wilson challenges legacy paradigms by proposing a shift from traditional HRD to Organizational Development, while addressing the critical judgment gap in AI education. Closing out the hour, serial founder Kristy McCann delivers an unfiltered account of balancing multi-hat executive leadership while actively battling a former venture capital firm in federal court. Make sure to visit the sponsors of the show, CalendarPA.com and Talent Tech PR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Indeed's Rivals Need to Step Up!
Rec Tech: the Recruiting Technology PodcastI recently sounded the alarm on the misteps of Indeed, writing about how HR professionals and employers are finally reaching a breaking point over rising costs, complex pricing/rules, and diminishing returns. The phrase “The Indeed Tax” has begun to resonate deeply with anyone managing a recruitment ad budget. But as I look at the broader landscape of the recruitment ad industry, I’m left asking a incredibly frustrating question: Where the hell is the competition? And Why haven’t they capitalized on the Indeed missteps? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We Have AI. Do We Still Need HR?
The Jim Stroud PodcastJim Stroud speaks with Susan Anderson, Chief Services Officer for Mitratech’s HR Solutions Division, about why human judgment, accountability, and transparency still matter in an AI-powered workplace. They discuss AI-driven hiring decisions, workplace policies, employee productivity, algorithmic management, compensation, and whether AI agents should be treated like workers. Susan explains how HR can help organizations redesign work while protecting culture, compliance, trust, and the people affected by automated decisions. About our guest: Susan Anderson, Chief Services Officer at Mitratech, argues that AI makes HR more critical, not obsolete, by enabling smarter, compliant decision-making. The conversation debunked the idea that HR should "own" AI agents as pseudo-employees, emphasized human accountability in AI-assisted decisions, and explored how organizations should build AI playbooks grounded in transparency, skill-building, and psychological safety. https://www.linkedin.com/in/susansanfordanderson/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Transforming HR Programs into Business Drivers with Jennifer Brunelle from NRG
Transformation RealnessIn this episode of Transformation Realness, host Kyle Lagunas sits down with Jennifer Brunelle, who leads Access and Opportunity at NRG, a Fortune 250 company. Jennifer shares her unique journey from event production and working with the Clinton Foundation to spearheading talent acquisition, employee experience, and inclusion at NRG. Listeners will gain insights into how Jennifer has transformed traditional HR programs into genuine business drivers, moving beyond the typical feel-good initiatives. Jennifer discusses the pivotal role of HR in today's business landscape, emphasizing the importance of storytelling and creating value that aligns with business initiatives. She shares her perspective on the shift from back-of-house HR functions to a more public-facing role that impacts investor relations and client perceptions. Her approach to integrating programs like ERGs into strategic assets is a masterclass in aligning resources with organizational goals. The conversation also delves into specific initiatives, such as the patrol to power program aimed at recruiting veterans, and how these efforts are woven into the broader fabric of the company's values and objectives. Jennifer's ability to connect different parts of the organization to enhance value showcases her strategic thinking and leadership in transforming HR practices. Tune in to learn how to leverage your network as a strategic asset and build credibility that drives meaningful impact. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Electrician Recruiting Platform Lands $10M
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. Alright rec techies…..here’s what's happening this week. First up, Apply Government Solutions™ (ApplyGov™), formerly Monster Government Solutions, announced today its new brand identity, reinforcing the company’s position as a trusted federal technology partner dedicated to advancing federal hiring. The company also introduced FedHire™ as the new name for its flagship talent acquisition system, previously known as Monster Hiring Management Enterprise, reflecting its continued commitment to delivering secure, modern, and mission-ready hiring technology for federal agencies. https://hrtechfeed.com/hr-technology-in-the-news/ Recruitics announced today the launch of Open Job Context Protocol (OJCP), a new industry standard that provides employers and AI agents with a structured way to interact with job postings and applications. OJCP is designed to reduce application noise, protect candidate data, and make it dramatically easier for employers to find and hire qualified people in an era when AI agents search for jobs on behalf of humans. https://hrtechfeed.com/recruitics-tries-to-get-industry-behind-open-job-context-protocol-ojcp/ HOUSTON — Buildforce, the largest tech-enabled electrician staffing business in the US, today announced it has raised $10 million in Series A funding led by Saepio Capital with participation from new investor Blue Heron Capital and existing investors including Revolution’s Rise of the Rest Seed Fund, S3 Ventures, and Chicago Ventures. The new capital will be used to fuel continued national expansion and to further develop its technology, serving both electricians and electrical contractors. https://hrtechfeed.com/buildforce-raises-10m-series-a-to-staff-electricians-nationally/ Adzuna has officially acquired the assets of Joblift, the German job search platform. https://hrtechfeed.com/adzuna-acquires-joblift/ WOODBRIDGE, N.J.– Care Career, a rapidly growing healthcare workforce technology organization, today announced the acquisition of MAS Medical Staffing, one of the Northeast’s leading healthcare workforce organizations. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed. https://hrtechfeed.com/care-career-announces-acquisition-of-a-medical-staffing-company/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Scaling a Global Remote Team Without Losing the Human Touch - ep. #029
Return to PeopleCan a company scale a globally distributed engineering team across 17 countries without losing its human-first soul? In the latest episode of the Return to People Podcast, host Kaleem Clarkson sits down with Netlify CTO Dana Lawson. From a military origin story building servers with stacks of floppy disks to executive leadership roles at GitHub and New Relic. Dana brings a rare blend of deep technical mastery and radical empathy to modern operations. This conversation uncovers what it takes to run a high-performing team built on global talent rather than geographic proximity. Netlify didn't adopt remote work as a pandemic pivot; it was built from day one around the idea that geography shouldn't limit excellence. By purposefully keeping team size manageable, dismantling the pressure around mandatory meetings, and measuring leadership success by how well employees grow their overall careers, Netlify offers a masterclass in modern people operations. "The only thing that matters is fulfilling the dreams of the people around you. Because as a leader, that's really what you're trying to do... The developer experience is the human experience, because developers are people the last time I checked." The episode dives straight into the real friction points and major wins of running a distributed global workforce. Learn More About Dana Dana´s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dglawson Netlify´s Website: https://www.netlify.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#96 - AI vs. College Grads & The Rise of Skill-Based Hiring - Presented by CalendarPA
The Purple Acorn HR Morning ShowWelcome to Episode 96 of The HR Morning Show, hosted by Brian Fink and Michael Goldberg, brought to you by the Purple Acorn Network and sponsored by CalendarPA.com and Talent Tech PR. This episode dives into the shifting dynamics of the modern workplace, starting with a look at two major industry headlines. The hosts explore a new SHRM Benefits Study highlighting a drop in mental health coverage alongside a surge in paid parental leave, followed by a startling industry report showing that nearly half of hiring managers are reallocating entry-level budgets to AI over hiring fresh college graduates. Brought to you by CalendarPA.com and Talent Tech PR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#96: How to Land Brand Deals Outside Your Niche
Workfluencer: Personal Branding & Content CreationBrand deals rarely come from playing it safe inside your niche. Kristi Kennebrew built Get Me Hired Kristi into a thriving creator brand while working full-time, but some of her most successful partnerships have come from brands nobody would expect—including a FIFA World Cup campaign. In this episode, host Rhona Pierce sits down with Kristi to discuss how she lands brand deals outside the career and HR space without losing the trust of her audience. They explore why creators shouldn't limit themselves to sponsors in their own industry, how Kristi pitches mainstream brands by connecting products to her audience's everyday lives, and what it takes to balance content creation with a full-time job. Kristi also shares why she treats content creation as a career safety net rather than a path to becoming a full-time creator, how her newsletter helped her transition into recruitment marketing, and why being open about rejection has become one of the most valuable parts of her brand. If you've ever wondered whether your niche is limiting your sponsorship opportunities, this episode will change how you think about creator partnerships. Key Takeaways: Why your niche doesn't have to limit your sponsorships How to pitch brands outside your industry Making lifestyle partnerships feel authentic Balancing a full-time job with content creation Using content as career insurance Navigating employer social media policies Why rejection is part of every creator's journey Resources Mentioned: Visit Kristi's website: https://getmehiredkristi.com/ Get Rhona's Newsletter: https://link.rhonapierce.com/join-newsletter Connect with Us: Connect with Kristi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristi-kennebrew/ 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Fairness Is Not the Same as Equal
The Jim Stroud PodcastWhat does fairness at work really look like, and who is responsible for creating it? Jim Stroud speaks with Hanna Hasl-Kelchner, author of Seeking Fairness at Work, about workplace expectations, manager accountability, employee engagement, unwritten rules, and when it may be time to address a problem or move on. ... Connect with Hanna Hasl-Kelchner via LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannahaslkelchner/ ... Book Website: https://seekingfairnessatwork.com ... Free Chapter excerpt: https://seekingfairnessatwork.com/free-excerpt-seeking-fairness-at-work/ ... Book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Seeking-Fairness-Work-Engagement-Satisfaction/dp/B0D1HMWSQS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The CHRO Identity Crisis: What AI Is Forcing HR to Confront (ft. Robin Schooling)
The Human CapitalistHere's something most HR leaders won't say out loud: they don't actually know what HR is for anymore. And AI just made that impossible to hide. In this episode, I sit down with Robin Schooling, a longtime HR practitioner and one of the sharpest critics of the profession's most persistent blind spots. We dig into what AI is actually revealing about HR's purpose problem, what CHROs have to stop doing immediately, and what a healthy HR identity looks like in 2026. 📌 Topics covered: - Why AI is exposing — not causing — HR's identity crisis - The pattern that repeats every time a new HR trend hits - What CHROs get wrong about using AI to "transform" HR - How to rebuild HR's identity from the inside out - What healthy HR leadership looks like in 2026 🔍 Take the FutHRist Self-Assessment → trentcotton.com/futhrist-self-assessment Connect with Robin Schooling: linkedin.com/in/robinschooling CHAPTERS 00:00 Why AI Is Forcing HR to Change 00:57 Meet Robin Schooling 02:07 AI Is Moving Faster Than the Rules 04:10 Why HR Needs AI Governance 06:00 Who's Actually Adopting AI in HR? 09:41 AI Is Creating an HR Identity Crisis 13:18 Stop Letting Process Define HR 18:02 The Work That Actually Creates Value 20:23 Why HR Can't Be the Policy Police Anymore 23:07 3 Ways HR Leaders Should Prepare for AI 28:24 How to Evaluate AI Vendors the Right Way 31:16 Robin Schooling on Her New Book Real HR 35:04 The Biggest Mistake HR Has Made 35:27 Where to Connect with Robin Schooling #CHRO #HRLeadership #AIinHR #FutureOfWork #HumanResources #HRPodcast #WorkforceStrategy #HRTransformation #ArtificialIntelligence #PeopleLeaders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Redefining Human-Centric AI Strategies with Alicia Miller from the IRS
Transformation RealnessJoin us in this enlightening episode of Transformation Realness as we sit down with Alicia Miller, a leading expert in AI literacy, change management, and enablement strategies. Alicia, who is also a key member of the Human-Centric AI Council, shares her invaluable insights on the evolving role of HR in the AI landscape. This episode is recorded live from the vibrant Transform and Unleash conferences, where Alicia and host Kyle Lagunas explore the urgent and operational questions of what it means to be human in the age of AI. Throughout the conversation, Alicia discusses the integration of behavioral science into AI strategy and emphasizes the critical role HR plays in leading AI transformation. Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of how HR can strategically position itself to redefine digital and human tasks, impacting workforce strategies and work redesign. Alicia also shares her experiences and inspirations from the conference, highlighting the importance of peer learning and innovation in navigating the complex world of AI. Tune in to discover how HR can harness the power of human-centric approaches to AI and lead the next chapter of transformation in the workplace. Whether you're an HR leader, AI enthusiast, or simply curious about the future of work, this episode offers a wealth of knowledge and inspiration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#95 - When AI Picked the Layoffs: Meta’s Lawsuit - Presented by CalendarPA
The Purple Acorn HR Morning ShowIn Episode 95 of The HR Morning Show on the Purple Acorn Network, hosts Brian Fink and Mike Peditto unpack the legal, ethical, and operational friction arising from artificial intelligence in modern workforce management. The headlines segment examines legal landmines across Big Tech, beginning with a landmark lawsuit where 26 Meta employees allege that uncalibrated, AI-driven activity metrics disproportionately targeted workers taking FMLA, ADA, and parental leave. The discussion dives into notable moments regarding the fallacy of "human-only" decision-making when flawed algorithmic scores drive layoffs, followed by an analysis of 4,500 Google employees petitioning for standardized job protections and voluntary buyout options as capital reallocates heavily into AI initiatives. Transitioning from Big Tech friction to operational scaling, guest Anna Fedosova joins the show to address the painful compliance challenges companies face when expanding across European geographies. Anna highlights how HR professionals waste 60% to 70% of their bandwidth on repetitive administrative tasks and demonstrates how Corbey’s all-in-one AI agent automates region-specific workflows to solve adoption hurdles. Thanks to our sponsors CalendarPA.com and Talent Tech PR! Check 'em out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Recruiters Will Decide Which Companies Survive the Silver Talent Wave
The Jim Stroud PodcastCompanies claim they cannot find enough talent while routinely rejecting professionals with decades of experience. This episode examines the “overqualified” trap, age bias in recruiting, and how outdated hiring systems may be creating the very talent shortages companies are struggling to solve. Brought to you by my newsletters: The Recruiting Life Career Intelligence Weekly https://newsletter.jimstroud.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
REPLAY: Building Building HR's Most Subscribed Newsletter with Hebba Youssef
Workfluencer: Personal Branding & Content CreationHow do you come up with newsletter ideas every week? If you write anything on a schedule, you've felt this pain. Hebba Youssef writes I Hate It Here, one of the biggest newsletters in HR, and she used to do what most of us do: wake up on Sunday and pick a random thought. It worked until it didn't. "It's really stressful when you're trying to be creative in the chaos." Her fix: pick one theme per quarter, then break it into 12 newsletters that build on each other. Readers get a continuous story instead of scattered takes, and she never faces a blank page. The themes come from pop culture, because of course they do. Steal this system. It works! This is one of my favorite episodes. If you currently have a newsletter or if you're thinking of starting one, this is a must listen! RESOURCES MENTIONED: Subscribe to I Hate It Here: https://join.hateithere.co/e13d9d5b/13 Join the Safe Space community: https://hateithere.co/community/safe-space/ CONNECT WITH US: Connect with Hebba: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hebba-youssef/ 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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#127- Special Edition Series: Why Twelve People Matter More Than Twelve Thousand
Digital Recruiter PodcastEpisode Summary Clark Willcox pulls Ross Mayfield in front of the mic for an inside look at what's actually driving results on LinkedIn right now. Ross has spent five years as Director of Customer Success at Digital Recruiter, guiding over 300 recruiters through the content workshop, with results ranging from a $300K project win to a pipeline that made up 60% of one firm's revenue. The conversation starts with the trap of writing for other recruiters instead of hiring managers, and why the posts that get the most engagement are often the ones doing the least business development. Ross breaks down the math behind why lower impressions can mean a post is working exactly as intended, and Clark backs it up with real numbers from his own posts to prove it. They get into the fear of "giving away the farm," why specificity feels risky but filters for the right buyer, and how AI content falls flat when it's asked to write a LinkedIn post instead of being fed real expertise first. The second half covers a business development mistake costing recruiters signed agreements, the difference between calling out a pain point and shaming someone into buying, and why studying copywriting matters more than any business book on the shelf. For recruiters who are getting impressions but not inbound, or who are unsure whether AI is helping or hurting their content, this is the episode to start with. Ross's Bio Ross Mayfield is the Director of Customer Success at Digital Recruiter, where he's spent five years coaching recruiters, consultants, and B2B service providers on how to turn LinkedIn into a client-generating machine. He's guided 300+ recruiters through the Digital Recruiter content workshop, many reporting their first inbound job orders within weeks, and has coached clients to outcomes ranging from landing a $300K project to building a pipeline that accounted for 60% of a recruiting firm's revenue. Ross's philosophy is simple: most business owners are excellent at serving their clients but struggle to prove that to strangers on the internet. That's the gap he fills, through content strategy, outreach, and a results-tracking approach that takes the guesswork out of what's actually working on LinkedIn. Connect with Ross at https://www.linkedin.com/in/mayfieldrossw/ Check Out Our Sponsor at: https://signaturebackoffice.com/ For more information about Digital Recruiter, click HERE https://linktr.ee/thedigitalrecruiter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
iHire Joins the Freelance Fray
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. Alright rec techies…..here’s what's happening this week. First up, Frederick, Maryland – July 14, 2026 – iHire announces the launch of its industry-focused freelance marketplace. https://hrtechfeed.com/ihire-launches-industry-focused-freelance-marketplace/ NEW YORK, July 15, 2026 — Today, Leapsome, the HR platform for high-performing teams, unveils an industry first: AI that raises your talent density, built on the deepest people data foundation in HR. With the launch of its new ATS, Leapsome is the only HR platform that brings every employee’s journey into one deep, connected people data foundation: HRIS, recruiting, onboarding, performance, engagement, learning, and compensation. https://hrtechfeed.com/leapsome-hr-platform-unveils-industry-first-ai-that-raises-talent-density-built-on-the-deepest-people-data-foundation-in-hr/ SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 15, 2026 — Eightfold AI, the pioneer of AI-powered talent intelligence, today introduced Candidate Agent, an AI agent built for the candidate experience: giving every candidate a real, personalized conversation, so candidates stay in the loop throughout the process. The agent meets candidates on the channels they already use, from first message through application, and is available 24/7. https://hrtechfeed.com/eightfold-ai-grows-talent-agents-to-2-0-with-candidate-agent/ SAN FRANCISCO — According to Upwork’s second annual Future Workforce Index 2026, which surveyed 2,400 skilled U.S. knowledge workers alongside platform data, 38% of skilled U.S. knowledge workers now freelance—a massive leap from 28% just one year ago. https://recruitingheadlines.com/upwork-index-2026-skilled-freelancing-surges-to-38-as-ai-creates-rise-of-the-ai-orchestrator/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Flexibility Playbook: Turning Workplace Autonomy into Shared Responsibility - ep. #028
Return to PeopleCan workplace flexibility survive without a rigid clock-in culture? In the latest episode of the Return to People Podcast, host Kaleem Clarkson sits down with Donald Walker, the COO of Raben. With over 15 years of experience spanning higher education and workforce operations, Donald shares how this national advisory firm built a thriving hybrid model that completely ditches attendance tracking and puts absolute trust front and center. Donald unpacks a powerful paradigm shift: treating workplace flexibility not as an individual privilege, but as a shared responsibility. For Raben, the evolution of their hybrid workspace wasn't sparked by a fear of lost productivity. Instead, it was intentionally designed around mentorship, culture transfer, and a profound belief that organizations have a duty to care for their employees, their clients, and the broader local communities they operate within. As Donald notes: "We're way more concerned about the outcomes than we are about the process of how we get there... It's not just about me and what's convenient for me. We have to think about the whole gamut of people and what's the impact that we have on those people." The conversation dives deep into the realities of navigating this modern workplace framework, mapping out the core friction points and breakthroughs every leadership team faces: The Core Challenges: Donald opens up about the realities of remote onboarding and development for younger, junior staff. Without regular in-person interaction, newer employees can struggle to absorb organizational culture, master client relationship management, and access the informal, organic coaching that naturally happens in shared physical spaces. The Core Successes: You'll learn how Raben unlocked radical trust by evaluating teams purely on outcomes rather than micro-managing activity. Furthermore, Donald highlights their unique responsibility framework, which considers the economic and social impact of corporate hybrid decisions on local service workers and surrounding neighborhood businesses. Learn More About Donald & Raben: Donald´s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/wdonaldwalker Raben´s Website: https://www.raben.co/people/donald-walker Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#94 - Unmasking RTO Motives & Social Media Bias - Presented by CalendarPA
The Purple Acorn HR Morning ShowIn Episode 94 of The HR Morning Show, hosts Adam Posner, Brian Fink, and Danielle Farage break down the rapidly shifting dynamics of talent acquisition and organizational leadership. This jam-packed episode tackles everything from critical regulatory updates to a total paradigm shift in how we view the HR function and executive alignment. Plus, the team previews their upcoming presence at the NAHCR conference. Key Special guest Jackye Clayton joins the headlines segment to discuss the EEOC’s newly released draft Strategic Plan (FY 2026–2030) and the fast-approaching public comment deadline on July 19, 2026. The expert interviews kick off with JD Robinson, who challenges traditional norms by arguing that people pros are business levers, not employee advocates. Next, seasoned CHRO Angela Cheng-Cimini breaks down the executive "triumvirate" (CEO, CFO, CHRO) and shares practical wisdom on swapping standard "employee engagement" metrics for true "employee inspiration". Finally, Namrata Kamdar dives straight into frontline recruiting crises, discussing "skillfishing," AI screening, resume imposters, and recruiter burnout. Notable Thanks to our sponsors CalendarPA.com and Talent Tech PR! Check 'em out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
64% of Workers Choose AI Over Humans. What Should CHROs Do?
The Human CapitalistWhy are 64% of workers saying they'd rather collaborate with AI than with a human colleague? This is data from recent research, and it has massive implications for every HR leader and CHRO watching this. In this episode, I sit down with Kelly Monahan to unpack the forces driving this shift, what it reveals about trust and collaboration in the modern workplace, and what people leaders need to do right now to stay ahead of it. What we cover: → What the 64% stat actually measures — and what it means → Why workers are making this choice and what it says about human collaboration → How CHROs should respond to this workforce signal in 2026 → What the next 12 months look like for AI in the enterprise → The one mistake HR leaders make when they see data like this Take the FutHRist Self-Assessment: Are you ready for the next wave of AI and workforce transformation? ww.trentcotton.com/futhrist-self-assessment Connect with Kelly Monahan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelly-monahan-ph-d-18879413/ #CHRO #FutureOfWork #AIinHR #WorkforceTransformation #HRLeadership #HumanCapitalist #FutureOfHR #ArtificialIntelligence #HRPodcast #PeopleAnalytics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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