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#31 - You’re Successful…But Are You Stable
Champion Blueprint Podcast with George Rogers and Gary BrackettSuccess can open the door, but stability determines how long you stay in the room. In this episode, George Rogers and Gary Brackett break down the hidden instability behind high performance, exploring how burnout, emotional decision-making, and lack of structure can quietly derail even the most accomplished leaders. Through the lens of the NFL Draft and the transition to the next level, this conversation challenges leaders to move beyond achieving success and start sustaining it. #LeadershipStability #HighPerformance #BurnoutinLeadership #EmotionalIntelligence #ExecutiveMindset #SustainableSuccess #LeadershipDevelopment #PeakPerformance Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#32 - The Reset: 3 Systems to Get Your Health Back on Track
Champion Blueprint Podcast with George Rogers and Gary BrackettSuccess without sustainability is a risk most leaders don’t see coming until it shows up in their energy, decisions, and results. In this episode of Champion Blueprint, George Rogers and Gary Brackett challenge the idea that health is personal and reposition it as a leadership responsibility. Through a powerful 3-system framework, mental, physical, and financial. They break down how clarity sharpens decision-making, energy fuels influence, and stability builds confidence. This conversation is a call to reset, realign, and lead at a higher level by protecting the one asset on which everything else depends: YOU. If your energy drops, does your leadership follow? This episode will push you to answer that question and act on it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode #204 Building Strategic Influence
CareerTALKS PodcastPreston Sharpston is an Influence and Promotability Coach who helps corporate professionals build influence, get promoted, and lead with confidence. As a 4x Head of Talent with over a decade of multi-industry experience, Preston's insights have been featured by publications like Forbes Advisor and Industry Dive, and he has spoken at events like RecFest, DisruptHR, TalentSphere, and more. Orlando and Preston discuss the critical role of influence in HR, communication and recruiting. They explore how HR professionals can articulate their value to the business, bridge the gap between talent acquisition and executive leadership, and build meaningful relationships within their organizations. They explore proactive strategies for talent acquisition, the role of executive leadership in managing talent, and the need for effective problem-solving frameworks. The discussion emphasizes the importance of business acumen for talent acquisition professionals to enhance their influence and effectiveness within organizations. 🌐Guideline Talent 📍Preston Sharpston Orlando Haynes 🌐Career Capital Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
From SEO to AIO - Preparing for the New Frontier of Job Search | JobSync Roundtable
Rec Tech: the Recruiting Technology PodcastThe way candidates find their next role is changing fast. Instead of just keyword searches and job boards, they’re also asking AI chatbots for shortlists and clicking through AI-generated overviews that synthesize opportunities in a single response. The algorithms that used to rank your roles are being replaced by models that interpret, summarize, and recommend them, and the recruiters who adapt now will own candidate attention for the next decade. Join JobSync for a candid roundtable on what’s really happening inside the AI response layer, and what it means for your sourcing strategy, employer brand, and media spend. If you’re filling a pipeline in 2026 and beyond, this is the conversation you can’t afford to miss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are There Really Jobs, or Just Openings Nobody Plans to Fill?
The Jim Stroud PodcastAre there really jobs out there, or just openings nobody plans to fill? In this episode, Jim Stroud breaks down the strange, tangled reality of today’s labor market, where job postings are up, hiring feels frozen, recruiters are stuck in limbo, and job seekers are losing trust in the system. The market is not booming. It is not collapsing. It is entangled. This episode brought to you by: The Recruiting Life & Career Intelligence Weekly. Find both newsletters at https://newsletter.jimstroud.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#92: How to Write a Book About Workplace Culture
Workfluencer: Personal Branding & Content CreationWhat does it take to turn years of workplace observations into a published book? In this episode of Workfluencer, Abi Adamson shares the story behind her debut book, Culture Blooming: Nurturing Workplaces Where People Grow. From witnessing favoritism, discrimination, and toxic leadership to developing her own workplace culture framework, Abi explains how she transformed real-world experiences into a book designed to help leaders create better workplaces. Abi pulls back the curtain on the publishing process, including how she landed a publisher through LinkedIn, rewrote her entire framework, worked through multiple drafts with her editor, and balanced personal stories with practical advice. She also shares some of the workplace experiences that shaped both her career and the book itself. Whether you've considered writing a book, building a thought leadership platform, or simply want a deeper understanding of workplace culture, this conversation offers an honest look at what it takes to turn expertise into intellectual property. What You'll Learn: How to get your first book deal Why you do not need a finished manuscript to approach a publisher What it takes to write a business book that is accessible to people with dyslexia, non-native English speakers, and first-time managers How to honor creative rest without losing momentum, and why forcing writing produces content that reads like filler How to balance personal stories with practical workplace advice Resources Mentioned: Pre-Order Abi's Book: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/824116/culture-blooming-by-abi-adamson/ Connect With Us: Connect with Abi: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abiadamson/ 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
#125- Creating Content that Converts to Placements
Digital Recruiter PodcastEpisode Summary Clark Wilcox and Ross Mayfield go internal for this one. Ross has been with Digital Recruiter since the beginning - Director of Marketing, Lead Coach, and the person behind the content strategy driving results for dozens of recruiting firm owners every month. This episode is a behind-the-scenes look at what's actually working on LinkedIn right now, and what most recruiters are still getting wrong. The conversation starts with the biggest misconception in AI-assisted content, writing it yourself and having AI clean it up, and why that approach produces generic content that blends into the feed. Ross breaks down why specificity is the single most important word in LinkedIn content right now, and Clark backs it up with real impression numbers from actual client posts to prove the point. They get into the awareness vs. conversion distinction that most recruiters miss entirely, why post length is the wrong thing to obsess over, and how one placement story can generate dozens of pieces of content if you know how to pull it apart. The second half covers lead magnets, the algorithm rewarding niche expertise, and why the full funnel - profile, content, outreach, personalised follow-up - still works when you stay disciplined about it. For recruiters who feel like they're running out of things to post, or posting consistently but not getting inbound from it, 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
Workday Courts Developers, Zipecruiter Adds New Features
Rec Tech: the Recruiting Technology PodcastFirst up, Joveo, the programmatic recruitment marketing platform, launched AI Talent Campaigns, an AI-powered talent sourcing and engagement solution designed to simplify how recruiters create and manage candidate outreach. With Joveo’s AI Talent Campaigns, recruiters simply describe the ideal candidates for a role and the specific goals of the recruitment campaign, and Joveo’s AI agents automatically generate the messaging, outreach plan, targeting, and follow-up sequences. https://hrtechfeed.com/joveo-introduces-ai-talent-campaigns/ CHANDLER, Ariz. — Vensure Employer Solutions, a leading provider of HR/HCM technology, managed services, and global business process outsourcing, announced the launch of Communication Hub, a unified, AI-powered workforce communication platform that enables businesses to deliver informed, connected, and engaged employee communications across every channel from a single system. https://hrtechfeed.com/vensure-employer-solutions-launches-ai-powered-employee-communication-platform/ Workday DevCon — Workday, Inc. (NASDAQ: WDAY), the enterprise AI platform for HR, finance, and IT, today unveiled new agentic capabilities in Workday Build, its platform for developers to build custom AI apps and agents that run on Workday. The new capabilities include Developer Agent, which lets developers build AI apps and agents in plain language from the agentic tools they already use; Agent-Ready Tools, which provide controlled guardrails for agents to access HR and finance data over Model Context Protocol (MCP); and Agent Passport, which gives agents digital stamps from trusted security and compliance vendors to verify they are safe to deploy. https://hrtechfeed.com/workday-launches-new-tools-for-developers-to-build-connect-and-verify-ai-agents/ ZipRecruiter® (NYSE: ZIP), a leading online employment marketplace, today added automated candidate outreach to its Resume Database. The new feature, called Smart Outreach, uses AI to turn a job description into a personalized message series sent to candidates. With a click, hiring teams can start conversations with candidates without manual follow-up or time wasted. https://hrtechfeed.com/ziprecruiter-launches-new-recruiter-outreach-automation/ Bullhorn, the global leader in software for the staffing and recruitment industry, announced a major expansion of Bullhorn Amplify at Engage Boston 2026, the company’s flagship annual conference: Amplify Digital Workers, four new digital worker skills—Prospect, Verify, Audit and Transcribe—and Amplify Chat, a new conversational interface that lets users interact with their Bullhorn data using everyday language. https://hrtechfeed.com/bullhorn-unveils-amplify-digital-workers-at-engage-2026/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Scaling Remote Culture from the Ground Up - ep. #025
Return to PeopleHow do you maintain a truly people-first culture in an industry notorious for grinding schedules and client-driven burnout? In this episode of the Return to People podcast, host Kaleem Clarkson welcomes Annie Diiorio, the HR Manager and Executive Business Partner at Canidium. Annie’s career path is incredibly unique, having transitioned from an intern who suddenly became the sole HR professional for the organization in just one month, to an HR Leader. Managing a distributed workforce of 130 employees across 28 states and six countries, she brings a wealth of experience in balancing tight client deadlines with employee work-life balance. The conversation dives into how Canidium actively pushes back against harsh industry norms through manager-led rest policies. Built from the ground up as a remote company since 2008, the company prioritizes optional office attendance and intentional engagement over forced participation. Annie also shares her commitment to human-centered hiring, explaining why she rejects AI screening to personally interview every candidate. "It's pretty rare to have good work-life balance at a consulting company, but it is something that we really strive for.” Whether you're running a fully remote team or trying to build a workplace culture where people actually want to be part of for five years, Annie’s perspective offers a guidance in high-touch, high-impact leadership. Learn more about Annie: Annie´s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anniediiorio/ Canidium´s Website: https://www.canidium.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#90 - Why Remote Work (Not AI) is Killing Entry-Level Hiring - Presented by CalendarPA.com
The Purple Acorn HR Morning ShowHosts Mike Peditto and Ron Fish dive deep into the seismic shifts currently reshaping global talent networks. The episode kicks off with a critical look at a landmark Oxford working paper that turns popular AI narratives on their head, proving that remote and hybrid work structures—not automation—are driving the massive collapse in entry-level hiring. The hosts also break down the stark reality of the tech sector's "May Mayhem," exploring how over 28,000 workforce reductions in May 2026 alone point to a deliberate capital shift from traditional headcount to AI-driven infrastructure. The guest lineup brings heavy-hitting tactical strategy to the table. U.S. Marine turned multi-unit operator Justin Henshaw joins the show to discuss his frontline workforce management platform, GAGE, highlighting why traditional corporate ecosystems fail hourly workers. Later, management defense attorney Leah Stiegler joins Ron to untangle a web of high-stakes HR legal landmines. Stiegler delivers expert frameworks on building compliance around multi-jurisdictional "Fair Chance" hiring laws, shifting to active impairment saliva screenings over traditional cannabis testing, and rooting out toxic leadership before it triggers EEOC claims. The show wraps up with a unique look at the talent pipeline, featuring a weather report from Serge on why this summer's teen job market is shaping up to be the toughest in decades. Sponsored by Talent Tech PR and CalendarPA.com, this episode is an absolute must-watch for talent acquisition leaders and HR executives trying to navigate modern recruitment fraud, workplace political friction, and evolving employment laws. Make sure to visit our sponsors, CalendarPA.com and Talent Tech PR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode #203 The New Rules to Job Searching
CareerTALKS PodcastIn this episode of the Career Talks Podcast, I spoke with Shreya Mehta, a former recruiter and co-founder of Super Coach, about navigating the complexities of job searching in today's economy. We discussed the emotional challenges job seekers face, the importance of understanding ATS systems, and how to effectively communicate value in resumes and interviews. Shreya emphasizes the need for confidence, clarity, and the strategic use of AI tools in the job application process, while also addressing the common pitfalls of self-rejection and the importance of continuous self-improvement. 🌐The Super Coach 🌐The Super Coach Community 📍Shreya Mehta Orlando Haynes 🌐Career Capital Document Your Work 📧info@career-capital.com - Contact for partnerships Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Hollywood Model of Work
The Human CapitalistWhat if the career ladder you've been climbing is disappearing? In this conversation, futurist and portfolio career strategist Jules challenges one of the biggest assumptions in modern work: Your title was rented. Your skills are yours. We dive into the future of work, why traditional career paths are breaking down, and how professionals can create more security, flexibility, and opportunity in an increasingly uncertain job market. Jules explains her "Hollywood Model" of work—where highly skilled people come together to solve specific problems, deliver outcomes, and then move on to the next project. As AI, automation, and organizational change reshape the workforce, this model may become far more common than the traditional career ladder. In this episode we discuss: • Why the career ladder is collapsing • The rise of portfolio careers and multiple income streams • How AI is changing organizations and talent management • Why your title doesn't define your value • The concept of "career archaeology" and uncovering hidden skills • How to monetize expertise while still employed • Why diversification may be the new career security • What the future workforce could look like Whether you're an HR leader, executive, manager, entrepreneur, or someone navigating career uncertainty, this conversation will challenge how you think about work, identity, and professional success. One of my favorite quotes from this conversation: "Your title was rented. Your skills are yours." Connect with Julie: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliefedele/ YouTube: @julie_fedele TikTok: @julie_fedele TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 The Future of Work Looks Like Hollywood 01:46 The Hollywood Model Explained 05:55 What This Means for HR 12:00 The Workforce of the Future 19:06 Your Title Was Rented 24:21 The Career Ladder Is Collapsing 27:33 Building a Portfolio Career 29:31 Your Employer Is Your Angel Investor 32:11 Career Archaeology 37:30 What Do People Thank You For? 39:55 Energy, Evidence & Market 43:20 Final Thoughts Subscribe for more conversations on leadership, HR, talent, careers, and the future of work. #FutureOfWork #CareerDevelopment #PortfolioCareer #Leadership #HR #CareerGrowth #ArtificialIntelligence #FutureOfJobs #PersonalBrand #WorkplaceTrends Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2026 Job Seeker Nation Report
Rec Tech: the Recruiting Technology PodcastStephanie Manzelli, Chief People Officer of Employ Inc joins the show to discuss their latest report. LINK: https://www.jobvite.com/2026-job-seeker-nation-report/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Robot Isn’t Coming for Your Job. The Spreadsheet Is.
The Jim Stroud PodcastBrought to you by: The Recruiting Life Newsletter - Clarity on what's happening now and next in the world of work. https://newsletter.jimstroud.com ... AI may not take your job overnight, but the spreadsheet might decide your team needs fewer people. In this episode, we move past the sci-fi panic and look at the real workplace question: how employers will use AI to change headcount, hiring, productivity expectations, and career paths. For job seekers, this episode explains why the threat is not always full replacement, but task compression, disappearing entry-level work, and rising expectations. For HR leaders, it raises the harder questions: who benefits from AI productivity gains, how workers are retrained, whether career ladders remain intact, and how to adopt AI without quietly turning augmentation into a quota increase. Less robot uprising, more budget meeting. Less apocalypse, more headcount plan. And that may be exactly why everyone in the labor market should be paying attention. Reports cited in this podcast are here: https://www.one-tab.com/page/EAB4v-rbRX62as8MZ48M2Q Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#91: How to Monetize a Podcast Without Losing Your Integrity
Workfluencer: Personal Branding & Content CreationMost creators think they need a massive audience before brands will take them seriously. Chad Sowash says that's nonsense! In this episode of Workfluencer, Chad shares how he and his co-host, Joel Cheesman, built the Chad & Cheese podcast into a profitable business from day one, why most creators dramatically undervalue themselves, and what brands are actually buying when they sponsor content. We discuss why niche audiences outperform vanity metrics, how to create sponsorship packages that deliver real value, and why some of Chad's strongest sponsor relationships started after publicly criticizing those companies. Chad also explains how he evaluates HR tech vendors, why creators have a responsibility to vet the products they promote, and the rules he follows to protect audience trust. If you've been wondering whether it's possible to make money from content without becoming a spokesperson for every brand that waves a checkbook, this conversation is for you. What You'll Learn: Why Chad built his podcast as a business from day one What brands actually want from creator partnerships The biggest mistake creators make when pricing sponsorships Why niche audiences are often more valuable than large audiences How Chad handles disagreements with sponsors The role creators play in vetting AI and HR tech products Lessons learned from nearly a decade of podcast monetization Resources Mentioned: Listen to the Chad & Cheese Podcast: https://www.chadcheese.com/ Connect with Us: Connect with Chad: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chadsowash/ 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
#124- Prison Recruiting to Entrepreneurship: Tracy Glynn’s Recruiting Journey
Digital Recruiter PodcastEpisode Summary Tracy Glynn didn't take the typical path into agency recruiting. She started in real estate, pivoted to a small boutique agency after the 2007 crash, and spent the next 15 years climbing the internal ladder, eventually becoming VP of Talent for a private equity-backed healthcare startup that grew so fast she hired 20 internal recruiters in 15 months. When that company was acquired by Optum, the entrepreneurial itch she'd carried for years finally won out. Two years ago, she launched Glynn Associates Search Partners and built it into a behavioral health search firm that's now adding team members of its own. The conversation gets into what most internal-to-agency transitions get wrong, why so many recruiters chase volume when quality wins, and how Tracy built a BD rhythm that doesn't require a hundred calls a day to work. She talks about reframing investments as ROI math instead of expenses, why pleasantly persistent outreach pays off six and twelve months later, and how to vet split partners hard enough to actually make the relationship work. Her behavioral health niche came from the intersection of pragmatism and passion, not just spotting a gap in the market. In this episode, Tracy joins Clark to unpack the realities of going from internal to agency, the mindset shifts that have to happen along the way, and why vetting bad searches before signing the contract has become one of her most valuable habits. They dig into the split partnership question every solo recruiter eventually wrestles with, what value-add actually looks like beyond making a placement, and the long game of building rapport at scale when life keeps everyone too busy to reply on the first message. Her closing reframe lands harder than expected: the real job security isn't a corporate title or a senior internal seat. It's having the agency to sit down at your computer and make something happen without needing anyone's permission. For recruiting firm owners thinking about making the leap, or veterans trying to sharpen how they vet clients, splits, and searches, this is one of the most grounded conversations we've had on the show. Tracy's Bio Tracy Glynn is the founder of Glynn Associates Search Partners, a behavioral health executive search firm. Before launching Glynn Associates two years ago, Tracy spent 15 years in healthcare recruiting, including a role as VP of Talent for a private equity-backed national healthcare startup that she helped scale through rapid growth and a successful acquisition by Optum. Her experience spans both internal leadership and agency execution, with deep expertise placing psychiatrists, psychologists, and behavioral health leaders across community-based, PE-backed, and healthcare startup environments. Tracy's approach blends pragmatism with personal investment in the work. Her behavioral health niche grew out of both the organizational knowledge she built over a decade and a half in the space and a genuine interest in the brain-body connection and the impact mental health work has on the people her placements serve. She's known for a steady, relationship-first BD style and a willingness to have hard conversations with clients about what's realistic before a search ever gets signed. Connect with Tracy at https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracy-glynn/ 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
Job Board Consolidation
Rec Tech: the Recruiting Technology PodcastJoblist has been acquired by BOLD, the company behind Monster, CareerBuilder, FlexJobs, and MyPerfectResume. https://hrtechfeed.com/bold-acquires-joblist/ NEW YORK — JobGet, a leading AI-powered hiring platform for the hourly workforce, today announced the acquisition of RippleMatch, a leading early-career recruiting platform serving students and emerging talent across the country. RippleMatch marks JobGet’s sixth acquisition and represents another step in the company’s strategy to consolidate the fragmented hiring technology market around a unified AI-powered platform.https://hrtechfeed.com/jobget-acquires-ripplematch/ SAN FRANCISCO — Toptal, the world’s largest fully remote workforce, recently announced the acquisition of Adeva. Adeva is a global IT talent network that connects enterprises and fast-growing companies with highly vetted developers, architects, and technology consultants to support complex initiatives. https://hrtechfeed.com/toptal-announces-the-acquisition-of-a-global-it-network/ Greenhouse, the leading hiring platform, today announced it has completed its acquisition of Ezra AI Labs, the voice AI interviewer that delivers structured, on-demand conversations that feel natural rather than robotic. The deal was first announced on May 5, 2026. https://hrtechfeed.com/greenhouse-completes-acquisition-of-ezra-ai-labs/ Yello, the leading campus and early talent recruiting software platform, today announced the launch of Yello Campus Recruiting Agent – a new AI-powered agent that automates manual work and simplifies building events, sourcing candidates, campaigning, and scheduling interviews, so recruiting teams can focus on engaging with candidates instead of managing software. https://hrtechfeed.com/new-hr-tech-nametag-yello/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The New ROI: Cathy Peterman (Wayfair) on Engineering Productivity in the AI Era
Transformation RealnessJoin us in this episode of Transformation Realness as we dive into the world of AI and HR with Cathy Peterman, a senior HR leader at Wayfair. Known for her insightful perspectives, Cathy shares her experiences and expertise in integrating AI into the workplace, offering listeners a glimpse into the tangible business outcomes that can be achieved through innovative AI adoption.Recorded live from Unleash and Transform, this conversation with Cathy Peterman explores Wayfair's decade-long journey with AI, focusing on the recent launch of new engineering productivity metrics. Discover how Wayfair is not just measuring AI adoption but is also tying it directly to business impact, enhancing both customer experiences and revenue. Cathy discusses the challenges and opportunities of redefining productivity and trust in AI, highlighting the importance of collaboration between HR and engineering teams.This episode provides valuable insights into the evolving conversation around a skills-based workforce and the essential role HR leaders play in navigating the complexities of AI in the workplace. Tune in to learn how Cathy and her team are pioneering a future where AI and human ingenuity intersect to drive meaningful change. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why Bolt's CEO Fired HR and the 5 Mindsets Every CHRO Needs Now
The Human CapitalistLast week, Bolt's CEO Ryan Breslow defended firing his entire HR team. He said the problems disappeared the day they left. He is not the only CEO who has thought it. He is just the only one who said it out loud. If you are a CHRO doing the same job you did five years ago, your seat is already obsolete. Unless you adopt one of these five mindsets, you are next. In this episode I break down what Breslow got right, what he got wrong, and why AI is already filling the CHRO seat at the companies that still have one. Then I lay out the five mindsets every Modern CHRO must hold to survive what is coming next: the Architect, the Engineer, the Scientist, the COO, and the Coach. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ CHAPTERS 00:00 Cold open: a CEO fires HR and means it 00:30 Why the traditional CHRO is on a five-year clock 01:30 Act 1: The Bolt case, in Breslow's own words 04:30 Act 2: AI is already reading employee Slack messages 07:30 Act 3: Right diagnosis. Wrong cure. 10:00 Act 4: The Five Mindsets of the Modern CHRO 13:30 What to do this week ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ THE FIVE MINDSETS OF THE MODERN CHRO The Architect: sees the organization as a system The Engineer: closes the seams between functions The Scientist: builds the causal story, not the dashboard The COO: operates in business rhythms, not HR rhythms The Coach: translates leadership behavior into business KPIs ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ WATCH THE FULL MODERN CHRO SERIES https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt89w_O9KY0J3C66aw1g-R0uEYlm1n5OV ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ SOURCES Fortune (May 19, 2026): Bolt CEO Ryan Breslow defends eliminating HR https://fortune.com/2026/05/19/bolt-ceo-ryan-breslow-cut-hr-department-causing-problems-fintech-startup-turn-around/ The Times: Ryan Breslow / Bolt sacks HR team https://www.thetimes.com/business/technology/article/ryan-breslow-bolt-ceo-sacks-hr-team-m003kh5gh CNBC (February 2024): How Walmart, Delta, Chevron and Starbucks use AI to monitor employee messages https://www.cnbc.com/2024/02/09/ai-might-be-reading-your-slack-teams-messages-using-tech-from-aware.html Fast Company: Your boss's AI may already be reading your Slack messages https://www.fastcompany.com/91544725/your-bosss-ai-may-already-be-reading-your-slack-messages ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ CONNECT WITH TRENT Website and newsletter: https://www.trentcotton.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trentcotton/ The Human Capitalist podcast: https://www.purpleacornnetwork.com/podcasts/the-human-capitalist If this episode hit, drop a comment telling me which of the five mindsets is the hardest in your seat right now. I read them. ▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬ #ModernCHRO #HumanCapitalist #CHRO #HRLeadership #AIinHR #FutureOfHR #WorkforceStrategy #TalentAcquisition #HRStrategy #PeopleAnalytics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Stop Chasing Engagement and Start Building Participation - ep. #024
Return to PeopleAre you ready to move beyond surface-level and discover what actually drives participation in a global, distributed workforce? In this episode of the Return to People podcast, host Kaleem Clarkson welcomes Barbara Nicholas, the CEO of Polly. Barbara’s career path is as unique as her leadership style, having transitioned from an operator in cybersecurity to the CEO role at a SaaS platform essential for modern team collaboration. Leading a fully distributed company that has embraced remote work for over a decade, she brings a wealth of experience in scaling systems and building infrastructure that moves the needle for high-growth organizations. The conversation dives deep into the evolution of the remote employee experience, moving past simple engagement to a more robust framework of participation. Barbara shares her insights on building deep trust and clear responsibility across global teams spanning from APAC to the US. Interestingly, she draws a powerful parallel between her professional leadership and her work leading search and rescue operations in the Colorado wilderness, where trust and clarity are quite literally matters of life and death. Trust and clarity don't just build great teams, they save lives. Throughout the episode, we explore the challenges of managing a lean global team, the ethical implementation of AI in people-centered organizations, and the lessons learned from being a customer before becoming the CEO. Whether you are navigating the complexities of a 100% remote model or looking to refine your team’s engagement strategy, Barbara’s perspective offers a masterclass in high-stakes, high-impact leadership. Learn more about Barbara: Barbara´s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/barbara-nicholas-polly Polly´s Website: https://www.polly.ai/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#89 - The 5-Day Office Mandate & The $42,000HR Compensation Disconnect - Presented by CalendarPA.com
The Purple Acorn HR Morning ShowSerge Boudreau and Ron Fish break down the shifting dynamics of corporate work mandates and a startling compensation reality check within the HR sector. The duo explores how Fortune 100 giants like TikTok and NBC Universal are leveraging strict five-day Return-To-Office (RTO) mandates to quietly trigger voluntary attrition. This corporate shift creates a unique opportunity for agile mid-market employers to weaponize flexibility and poach top-tier talent. Additionally, the hosts address a fascinating "meta" disconnect in the labor market: HR and talent acquisition leaders—the very professionals who design internal salary bands—face a massive $42,000 personal wage gap between their own expectations and current market realities. The episode also features two high-impact guest segments focused on specialized compliance and strategic global growth. Industry expert Kara D Kelley, SPHR, SHRM-SCP joins the show to debunk the myth of the pandemic-driven healthcare hiring crisis, offering a blueprint for navigating multi-state compliance and structuring realistic 90-day onboarding periods for small practices. Later, remote work strategist Tiffany English discusses how modern global recruitment agencies are leveraging AI-powered tools to enhance, rather than replace, human talent. English shares her "people-first" philosophy on integrating offshore staff into cohesive, high-performing corporate cultures. Rounding out the broadcast, Serge delivers a timely "Weather Report" analyzing how the potential rescheduling of cannabis could impact workplace compliance and drug testing policies. The episode is proudly presented by the Purple Acorn Network and brought to you by marquee sponsors CalendarPA and Talent Tech PR. Listeners can tune into Episode 89 on YouTube, LinkedIn, or any major podcast platform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Prem Kumar, CEO of Humanly
Rec Tech: the Recruiting Technology PodcastThe CEO of Humanly which just raised $25M for its AI hiring software stops by to talk about the new funding, what's next and how they are using AI to help you hire. LINK: https://www.hrtechnologywire.com/press-releases/humanly-raises-25m-series-b-to-help-companies-hire-faster-retain-and-stay-fully-staffed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Humanly Lands $25 Million
Rec Tech: the Recruiting Technology PodcastTHIS WEEK IN REC TECH is sponsored by https://www.dalia.co/ SEATTLE — May 21, 2026 — Humanly, the AI hiring platform for hourly, frontline, and high-volume recruiting, today announced $25 million in Series B funding. https://hrtechfeed.com/humanly-raises-25m-series-b-to-help-companies-hire-faster-retain-and-stay-fully-staffed/ NEW YORK — Saile, a physician-founded workforce platform targeting the bureaucratic bottlenecks of healthcare staffing, has emerged from stealth mode with $2.2 million in pre-seed funding. https://hrtechfeed.com/healthcare-staffing-platform-lands-2-2m/ LONDON — RemotePass, the global employment, payroll, and spend platform, has raised $17.4 million in Series B funding led by the EBRD Venture Capital, with participation from 500 other investors https://hrtechfeed.com/eor-platform-raises-17-4m-series-b/ MINNEAPOLIS — Match2, the platform powering the Universal Candidate Profile™, today announced its integration with the Phenom Marketplace… This partnership brings Match2’s Universal Candidate Profile™, Direct Talent Network™ (DTN), and Talent Connector™ platform into the Phenom hiring ecosystem https://hrtechfeed.com/match2-joins-phenom-marketplace/ Contrario announced its official launch. The platform helps companies at every stage hire faster by combining expert recruiters with AI agents that take on the operational work. https://hrtechfeed.com/new-hr-tech-contrario-juicebox/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Culture of Learning: Jason Desentz on Leading HR at Toshiba
Transformation RealnessIn this episode of Transformation Realness, host Kyle Lagunas sits down with Jason Desentz, the Chief Human Resources Officer for Toshiba Americas, to explore the transformative power of AI and Lean Six Sigma in HR. Jason shares his journey from the automotive industry in Detroit to leading HR initiatives at Toshiba, bringing a process-driven approach to human resources.Listeners will gain insights into how Toshiba's HR team is pioneering the use of AI agents, including innovative creations like the 'Payroll Princess' and 'Time Tamer'. Jason discusses the importance of leadership support in fostering a culture of experimentation and learning, emphasizing the need for HR professionals to start engaging with AI technology without waiting for perfection.The conversation also delves into the evolving skills landscape, highlighting the urgency of developing new competency frameworks to future-proof organizations. Jason and Kyle discuss the challenges and opportunities of adapting to AI, addressing fears of obsolescence, and the critical shift in mindset required to embrace change in the workplace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The People-First Blueprint: Turning Human Connection into a Business Model - ep. #023
Return to PeopleAre we merely managing remote logistics, or are we intentionally designing a culture where trust is the standard? In this episode of the Return to People podcast, host Kaleem Clarkson sits down with Peter Georgariou, the Founder and CEO of Karmadharma, to answer that very question. Drawing from nearly three decades of experience leading major media rollouts and helping hundreds of mission-driven organizations scale, Peter shares how he turned purpose into a successful business model. The conversation dives into the real-world challenges of remote onboarding, specifically helping younger employees who entered the workforce during the pandemic adjust to professional norms and build confidence. Peter explains how Karmadharma combats this through structured, intentional engagement, such as weekly gratitude and reflection calls, that fosters deep trust and psychological safety. By avoiding micromanagement and treating employees like adults, the agency proves that when you trust your team and involve them in strategic planning, they naturally take ownership of their performance. “When you put people first, the results take care of themselves.” If you are building, leading, or scaling a team, this conversation offers an inspiring, practical blueprint for combining creative growth with a values-driven culture that truly prioritizes its people. Learn more about Peter: Peter´s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petergeorgariou/ Karmadharma´s web: https://karmadharma.ca/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#88 - Meta's Leaked Layoff Memo & TA Anti-Trust Lawsuits - Presented by CalendarPA.com
The Purple Acorn HR Morning ShowIn this episode of The HR Morning Show, hosts Adam Posner and Ron Fish dive deep into the massive waves of transformation hitting the talent landscape. The team breaks down the latest industry headlines, starting with a leaked internal memo detailing Meta's aggressive restructuring and workforce reductions tied to automating redundant workflows with advanced AI. They also dissect a newly filed class-action antitrust lawsuit alleging that prominent talent platforms Monster, CareerBuilder, and Resume Genius are operating collectively as a single entity, stifling marketplace competition and inflating employer subscription pricing. Later in the show, Adam sits down with Ophir Samson, second-time exited founder of Ezra AI Labs, following his landmark agreement to be acquired by Greenhouse. Ophir discusses how structured voice screening can filter out ChatGPT-generated resumes, detect deepfake candidates, and why voice-only interactions provide a much cleaner talent signal than visual interviews. Plus, Trent hosts George Rogers for a "Talk Nerdy with iCIMS" tech breakdown , and Ron welcomes global keynote speaker and fractional employer brand consultant Carrie Corcoran. Carrie shares her inspiring story of career reinvention, radical self-acceptance, and turning corporate pain into gold after surviving a brain aneurysm. Tune in for these insights and more on the Purple Acorn Network. This episode is brought to you by marquee sponsor CalendarPA.com and Talent Tech PR. Be sure to follow the show on LinkedIn and catch the stream every Tuesday! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode #202 Inclusive Hiring: Beyond Diversity
CareerTALKS PodcastI am joined by Dani Herrera, a talent and workplace culture professional with over 20 years of experience. Dani shares her journey from recruiting to becoming a DEI consultant and content creator. We discuss the current state of DEI in corporate America, the importance of inclusive hiring practices, and the challenges faced in recruitment processes. Dani emphasizes the need for companies to rethink their hiring strategies, including the impact of referral programs and the crafting of job descriptions to ensure inclusivity. 🌐Dani Herrera Orlando Haynes 🌐Career Capital Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
All those AI Layoffs Were for Nothing
The Jim Stroud PodcastGartner studied 350 executives at billion-dollar companies. Eighty percent had cut staff for AI. None of it correlated with higher returns. Goldman Sachs found the stock bounce is gone. Forrester predicted half of all AI-attributed layoffs would be reversed by 2027. The data is in, and it says the same thing from every angle: the cuts were theater. This episode breaks down who knew, who stayed quiet, and what the companies actually winning at AI did instead. Plus, what HR leaders, recruiters, and job seekers can do with the receipts now that they're public. Brought to you by my newsletters: The Recruiting Life - Clarity on what's happening now and next in the world of work. Career Intelligence Weekly - Tracking the invisible job market for smarter career decisions. Subscribe to both at https://newsletter.jimstroud.com Research related to this podcast is cited in the Sunday, May 17, 2026 issue of The Recruiting Life Newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#90: Rebuilding a Personal Brand After a Layoff
Workfluencer: Personal Branding & Content CreationStrong POV content feels risky for most creators, but Jillian O'Malior built her audience by removing the corporate pleasing filter completely. After being laid off in November 2024, she ran a 90-day experiment leaning into “strategically unhinged” content about layoffs, labor reform, and the dehumanization of workers — and the inbound work, brand deals, and podcast invites started rolling in. In this episode of Workfluencer, Rhona Pierce sits down with brand strategist and workplace advocate Jillian O'Malior about the moment she dropped corporate Jillian, the dinner-party framework she uses to keep her voice consistent, and the seven-story-plot approach she applies to every post. They cover how to be vulnerable without overexposing yourself, why a strong POV content strategy doubles as a filter, and how to build a personal brand without sounding like a rant. At its core, this episode is about what happens when you stop optimizing for the broadest possible audience and start saying what only you can say. The professionals who try to please everyone get scrolled past. The ones who plant a stake in the ground get hired. You'll hear Jillian's exact content framework, the difference between venting and a strong POV, why “strategically unhinged” outperforms safe corporate content, how she handled friends who thought she'd “gone off the deep end,” and the specific advice she gives clients building their personal brand from scratch. What You'll Learn: How to build a personal brand after a layoff Why authentic content outperforms sanitized corporate posting How to use content as a filter for career opportunities The difference between vulnerability and unhinged oversharing How layoffs are reshaping conversations around work Why AI-generated content is the reason for the loss of originality online Why having a strong POV online is less risky than people think How to create content that actually sounds like you Jillian’s framework for developing a memorable personal brand The future of work, portfolio careers, and labor reform Resources Mentioned: Jillian's Website: https://www.jilliandoesbranding.com/ The Liquidity of Truth Case Study: https://www.jilliandoesbranding.com/showrunner-methodology Connect With Us: Connect with Jillian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillian-omalior 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
Your HR Data Means Nothing Without This Mindset
The Human CapitalistYou have more HR data than ever. They're still not answering your hardest questions. In Episode 4 of The Five Personas of the Modern CHRO, we're breaking down Persona 3 — The Scientist. This isn't about hiring a data analyst or buying a new people analytics platform. It's about a fundamental shift in how your CHRO engages with workforce data — and the difference between an HR leader who reports numbers and one who actually diagnoses the business. Deloitte found that 71% of companies say people analytics is a high priority — but only 9% believe they have a strong analytics capability. Gartner reports that only 22% of HR leaders say their analytics are driving real business impact. And McKinsey's research shows that companies with mature people analytics are 3.1x more likely to outperform their peers on total shareholder return. The gap isn't about tools. It's about approach. In this episode I break down: - Why most HR functions are data-rich and insight-poor - The difference between correlation and causation in workforce data - A real consulting story: how we traced 73% of high-performer attrition back to just 6 managers - The 4 capabilities of the Scientist CHRO: Hypothesis-Driven Thinking, Causal Chain Mapping, Evidence-Based Recommendation, and Intellectual Honesty - 3 action steps you can take this week to start making the shift If your CEO is still getting dashboards instead of answers — this episode is for them. And for you. 🔔 Subscribe for weekly insights on the future of HR leadership. 👇 Drop a comment: Is your HR function data-rich and insight-poor? --- 📺 THE FIVE PERSONAS OF THE MODERN CHRO SERIES: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt89w_O9KY0J3C66aw1g-R0uEYlm1n5OV --- #CHRO #HRLeadership #PeopleAnalytics #HumanResources #FutureOfWork #HRStrategy #WorkforceData #TheHumanCapitalist #CHROSeries #HRData Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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