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Talkin' RecTech on the HR Morning Show
Rec Tech: the Recruiting Technology PodcastI was a gust on the recent HR Morning Show which happens every tuesday live on Linkedin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Are we becoming less human?
The Jim Stroud PodcastAI is reshaping work, hiring, dating, leadership, and how we connect. But as technology gets smarter, are we becoming less human? Jim Stroud talks with Victor Cho, CEO and founder of Emovid and former CEO of Evite, about empathy, leadership, automation, and building AI that amplifies people instead of replacing them. Learn more at www.Emovid.com. ... Victor ChoCEO and Co-Founder Emovid Corpvictor@emovid.com Starting your job search?Start Connecting. Get Noticed. Get Hired. https://www.emovid.com/job-seeker/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#94: What Makes a Great DisruptHR Talk
Workfluencer: Personal Branding & Content CreationMost people spend months preparing for a single DisruptHR presentation. Ashlynne Valdez delivered two different talks in 30 days, won Best Speaker at one event, and helps select speakers for DisruptHR Las Vegas. In this episode, we go behind the scenes of DisruptHR to explore what separates a good talk from a great one. Ashlynne shares how she develops topics, finds a disruptive angle, prepares for the fast-paced five-minute format, and what organizers are really looking for when reviewing speaker applications. Whether you're thinking about applying to DisruptHR or simply want to become a more impactful speaker, this conversation offers a rare look inside one of the most unique speaking formats in the workplace community. What You'll Learn: Why a five-minute talk is harder than an hour-long presentation and how to prepare for it The three things Disrupt HR selection committees look for in speaker applications How to find the disruptive angle in any topic, even one that seems overdone Why "less is more" is the most critical principle when the slides are beyond your control How to use LinkedIn content to test and validate your talk ideas before you even submit How to take a narrow, specific topic and make it land for every person in the room Resources Mentioned: SoundHR Website: https://www.soundhr.com/ Connect With Us: Connect with Ashlynne: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashlynne-valdez-phr-295706219/ 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
Anthropic CEO Admits: We Overstated AI Job Losses
The Human CapitalistThe media and companies keep AI layoffs on the wrong thing. But what if that's not the real story? Dario Amodei — the CEO of Anthropic — spent 2025 warning the world that AI would eliminate 50% of white-collar jobs. Then in May, both he and Sam Altman publicly walked back their predictions. So if the people who *built* the technology are backing off the apocalypse narrative... what's actually driving these cuts? In this video, I break down what I believe is really happening: companies built their organizations wrong — measuring power by headcount instead of value creation. Now AI is being used as the perfect corporate alibi to fix a problem that has nothing to do with AI. **What we cover:** - Why the "AI did it" narrative is the perfect corporate cover story - Cameron Herold's square root principle + Pareto's 80/20 — and the uncomfortable math they create together - How augmented high performers (think Tony Stark + Jarvis) change the workforce equation entirely - The Human Capitalist Value Matrix — how to identify where value is created, accelerated, and must be protected - Why most CHROs are either reactive or ra-ra — and what the modern CHRO actually needs to be - Why reskilling your workforce isn't just smart strategy — it's a moral obligation **Referenced in this video:** - AI-Related Job Impacts Clarity Act (full breakdown): https://youtu.be/tH_OhrxPrY4 - Cameron Herold / COO Alliance: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cameronherold/ - Zuckerberg's leaked memo (Reuters, June 12, 2026): https://www.reuters.com/business/metas-zuckerberg-admits-mistakes-made-ai-transformation-2026-06-12/ - Challenger, Gray & Christmas — May 2026 job cuts report: https://www.challengergray.com/blog/challenger-report-may-job-cuts-rise-16-from-april-highest-may-total-since-2020/ - *FutHRist* by Trent Cotton — Take the Assessment: https://www.trentcotton.com/futhrist-self-assessment TIMESTAMPS 00:00 They Got It Wrong 01:43 AI Is the Perfect Corporate Alibi 03:21 The Real Reason Companies Are Cutting Jobs 06:16 The High Performer Equation 07:41 The Value Creation Framework 13:31 Why HR Keeps Missing the AI Conversation 15:57 The Hard Truth About Layoffs 17:56 Who Wins Next --- 🔔 Subscribe for weekly content on workforce strategy, HR leadership, and the future of talent. #CHRO #WorkforceStrategy #AIJobs #HRLeadership #FutHRist #Rightsizing #HumanCapitalist #TalentStrategy #Layoffs2026 #CameronHerold #Meta #Zuckerberg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#35 - The Championship Starts at Home: Fathers, Family & Legacy
Champion Blueprint Podcast with George Rogers and Gary BrackettThis Father's Day, George Rogers and Gary Brackett explore what it truly means to build a championship legacy. From the memories our children carry, to balancing ambition and family, to creating traditions that last for generations, this conversation challenges listeners to rethink success. Whether you're a father, mentor, leader, or simply someone looking for a fresh start, this episode will remind you that the greatest championship is won at home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#34 - The Human Advantage: Winning Through AI & Technological Disruption
Champion Blueprint Podcast with George Rogers and Gary BrackettAI is changing the way we work faster than most people expected. In Episode 34 of Champion Blueprint, George Rogers and Gary Brackett unpack the real impact of technological disruption, from massive layoffs and shifting workplace expectations to the growing pressure to stay relevant in an AI-driven world. This conversation challenges the idea that people are becoming less valuable and explores why human skills like adaptability, leadership, emotional intelligence, and trust may matter more than ever. If you’re navigating change, leading a team, or wondering how to future-proof your career, this episode is for you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HeyMilo Lands $6 Million
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. CORK, Ireland — Workvivo by Zoom today unveiled Workvivo HQ, an AI-native digital headquarters that unites communication, knowledge, and action in one intelligent platform. Designed for every employee, from frontline workers to corporate teams, Workvivo HQ gives every organization one place where work gets done. https://hrtechfeed.com/workvivo-launches-workvivo-hq-the-ai-native-digital-headquarters-for-every-employee/ AUSTIN, Texas—-Indeed, the world’s #1 job site1 and a leading hiring platform, today introduced Sourcing Assistant, an AI-powered feature that finds, engages, and delivers quality applicants faster for stronger hiring outcomes. https://hrtechfeed.com/indeed-launches-ai-powered-sourcing-assistant/ NEW YORK — June 16, 2026 — HeyMilo AI, an emerging New York-based agentic recruiting platform, has announced it has crossed a major funding milestone, bringing its total capital raised to $6 million. https://hrtechfeed.com/heymilo-raises-6-million-to-scale-agentic-recruiting-for-high-volume-hiring/ Deel, the leading global payroll and HR platform, announced the launch of Deel Field Services (DFS), a purpose-built solution for organizations operating in medium-to-high complexity, on-site environments. Built on the infrastructure and expertise of Employ Africa Group (acquired April 2025), Deel Field Services extends Deel’s existing workforce platform into a new category: operationally intensive, location-based deployment for industries including oil & gas, mining, construction, and heavy logistics where standard EOR models were never designed to go. https://hrtechfeed.com/deel-launches-hr-infrastructure-for-rigs-mines-construction-and-more/ Hirevue, the global leader in skills-based hiring, today announced the launch of Hirevue AI Interviewer, a voice-based solution to help enterprises identify qualified candidates through dynamic, skills-focused interviews. Built on more than two decades of hiring science and validation studies, AI Interviewer helps recruiters prioritize their most qualified candidates based on predictive insight. https://hrtechfeed.com/hr-techbytes-hirevue-adds-ai-voice-interviewer/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Hybrid Workplace Strategy: Proximity Without Office Mandates - ep. #026
Return to PeopleWhat happens to your company culture when your team is scattered across multiple time zones and continents? In the latest episode of the Return to People Podcast, host Kaleem Clarkson sits down with Dustin Hutton-Alcorn, the Director of People at Intellistack. With a background in human rights and people operations, Dustin shares how his company evolved from an office-centric setup into a mature, flexible SaaS organization that treats culture as a core business driver. Dustin unpacks the challenge of building what he calls "connective tissue" across a distributed workforce, especially during remote onboarding. To solve this, Intellistack utilizes a clever people hubs strategy, recruiting near major cities to encourage organic, employee-led gatherings rather than forcing performative attendance. He also emphasizes the importance of protecting budgets for purposeful in-person collaboration. Dustin argues that maintaining true workplace flexibility serves as a powerful recruiting weapon, especially as larger tech companies push for strict return-to-office policies. As Dustin puts it, "At the core of who I am as a person, what I love is being able to craft experiences and deliver results that have the human experience at the core of what I do.” 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: Learn more about Dustin: Dustin´s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dustinhuttonalcorn/ Intellistack´s Website: https://www.intellistack.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#92 - Court Blocks $100K H-1B Fee, a Massive Win for Skilled Talent - Presented by CalendarPA
The Purple Acorn HR Morning ShowHosts Serge Boudreau and Dan Riley tackle the massive legal and technological shifts disrupting the workforce in mid-2026. The episode kicks off with two major headline stories. First, the team breaks down the recent nationwide block of a $100K H-1B fee, which a federal court struck down as an unconstitutional tax—delivering immediate relief to tech, healthcare, and higher education employers. Next, they dive into "The Great Regret," exploring a new report revealing that 55% of employers regret their AI-driven layoffs, with nearly a third quietly rehiring human workers after automated systems failed to manage complex workflows and triggered costly public relations crises. The core of the episode features a deep-dive interview with Chris Russell, the Founder of RecTech Media and the "Mad Scientist of Online Recruiting". Chris brings his extensive expertise to the table to discuss the erosion of traditional job search widgets in favor of conversational ChatGPT-driven interfaces, the flaws of rigid Applicant Tracking System (ATS) architectures in talent acquisition analytics, and how federal contractors can navigate OFCCP compliance amidst heightened scrutiny on automated screening tools. He also breaks down why talent attraction must be treated as a marketing function and analyzes the shift toward automated AI sourcing campaigns. Closing out the show, Serge delivers the Weather Report segment, examining the 2026 landscape of Talent Acquisition careers based on recent ERE insights. Sponsored by CalendarPA.com and Talent Tech PR, this episode offers a highly tactical look at the balancing act between automation and human judgment in modern HR. Presented by Talent Tech PR and CalendarPA.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What happens when AI hiring platforms completely ignore the human experience?
Rec Tech: the Recruiting Technology PodcastWhat happens when AI hiring platforms completely ignore the human experience? In this episode of the Rec Tech Podcast, host Chris talks with Torin Ellis, founder of Ngoma (spelled N-G-O-M-A), a groundbreaking service acting as an additional trust layer for AI data systems and tools. Ngoma specializes in auditing and testing AI platforms by employing real individuals from the disability community to surface algorithmic gaps and prevent real-world hiring discrimination. Using real-world examples like the recent HireVue litigation, Torin highlights why relying on "synthetic data" leaves vulnerable communities behind and how auditing software with real human experiences builds better, higher-performing, and more profitable technology. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Why the Resume Is Dead (And What Actually Predicts Performance)
The Human CapitalistCandidates are gaming the hiring process. And honestly? Good. In this episode I sit down with Charlotte Melkert, CEO of Equalture, a game-based hiring intelligence platform out of the Netherlands, to unpack something SHRM just put a name to: skill phishing. Skill phishing is the act of presenting credentials and capabilities that never translate into real execution. We've always experienced it. AI just made it impossible to ignore — and that's exactly why it's an opportunity, not a crisis. Charlotte and I go deep on why candidates polishing their CVs with AI isn't the problem. The problem is that we've been using the wrong tools to evaluate talent for decades, and we just got caught. We also dig into frontline hiring — an area where job openings keep climbing but application rates are dropping. There's a reason for that, and it has everything to do with a broken process that was designed to filter people out, not bring the right people in. This one is for TA leaders, CHROs, and HR practitioners who are tired of defending a process they know isn't working. What we cover: Why skill phishing is exposing tools we should have retired years ago The difference between a job description and a job advertisement (and why it matters) The AI literacy paradox: we want it, then penalize candidates who show it How HR must lead AI adoption — or step out of the way The frontline hiring crisis hiding in plain sight How top frontline employers are achieving 4.5-star candidate experience AND 30-45% less early attrition Charlotte's 3 rules for choosing and using a skills assessment Internal mobility: flipping the model so the assessment finds the job, not the other way around Connect with Charlotte: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/charlotte-melkert-07987b81/ Website: https://www.linkedin.com/company/equalture/about/ Subscribe for weekly conversations at the intersection of AI, workforce strategy, and the future of talent. 0:00 - Is This Assessment Ruining Your Hiring? 0:32 - Welcome to The Human Capitalist 1:04 - Meet Charlotte: CEO of e-culture (Game-Based Hiring) 2:20 - What Is "Skill Phishing"? The New SHRM Term Explained 3:52 - Why AI Exposing Bad Hiring Tools Is Actually Great News 5:28 - Job Ads vs. Job Descriptions: We're Doing It Wrong 6:32 - The AI Literacy Paradox: We Penalize What We Need 7:14 - Why Gen Z Is Forcing a Skills Assessment Revolution 9:55 - Meet Your New Coworker: AI (WEF Report Breakdown) 11:53 - HR's Mandate: Lead AI Adoption or Step Aside 12:20 - Frontline Hiring Is Broken. Here's the Proof. 14:47 - The Quality vs. Speed Trap (It's Not Binary) 16:46 - What Good Frontline Hiring Actually Looks Like (Client Data) 19:17 - The Ideal Frontline Hiring Process Step by Step 21:19 - The Results: 4.5 Stars, 7-10x Faster, 30-45% Less Attrition 23:18 - How to Pick the Right Assessment (Charlotte's 3 Rules) 24:30 - Soft Skills Are Just as Critical for Frontline Roles (DHL Example) 25:45 - Stop Putting Your Own Bias Into the Scoring Model 27:45 - Trent's Framework: The Three-Legged Stool 29:31 - How to Remove Manager Bias Completely 30:50 - Your Frontline Workers Are Your Future Leadership Pipeline 32:09 - Can You Point Assessments Inward? Internal Mobility Deep Dive 35:07 - How to Use Assessment Results to Supercharge Interviews 37:27 - The 80% of Assessment Value Nobody Is Using 39:42 - Two Ways Top Companies Use Assessments for Internal Mobility 42:20 - Flip the Model: Match People to Roles They Don't Know Exist 45:28 - Where to Find Charlotte + Wrap Up CHAPTERS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A Tale of Two Resumes
The Jim Stroud PodcastAfter months of rejections, a 58-year-old man decides to test the system. He submits two nearly identical job applications to the same company—one with his real work history and graduation year, the other carefully scrubbed of any age clues. One gets an immediate rejection. The other gets a callback. What starts as a quiet experiment to beat the algorithm quickly turns into something much darker once he lands a job inside the company. There, he discovers how the hiring software actually works—and who it’s designed to keep out. A tense, true-story-style account of one man’s collision with AI-powered age discrimination in today’s job market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#93: How to Stand Out on LinkedIn
Workfluencer: Personal Branding & Content CreationMost LinkedIn advice teaches you how to fit in. Jillian Richardson believes the opposite. In this episode of Workfluencer, Rhona sits down with one of LinkedIn's most recognizable ghostwriters to discuss why being a little weird might be your biggest advantage online. Jillian shares the story behind her viral "Be Weird on LinkedIn" movement, what founders get wrong about personal branding, and why authenticity is becoming the best defense against AI-generated content. They also discuss employee-generated content, ghostwriting, creator monetization, brand partnerships, and the realities of putting yourself out there online. If you've been playing it safe on LinkedIn, this episode will challenge you to rethink what professional content should look like. In this episode: Why blending in is becoming riskier than standing out The real meaning of "being weird" on LinkedIn How founders and executives can create more engaging content Why employee-generated content builds more trust than corporate messaging How ghostwriting actually works behind the scenes The relationship between authenticity and AI-generated content What creators should know about negotiating brand partnerships How to find your unique voice on LinkedIn Resources Mentioned: Jillian's Website: https://www.makelinkedinweird.com Connect With Us: Connect with Jillian: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thatjillian/ 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
Ziprecruiter Integrates with Claude
Rec Tech: the Recruiting Technology PodcastMONTREAL — Lucas Martinez, the co-founder and long-time CEO of global job search platform Talent.com, has announced he is stepping down from his role effective July 31st. https://hrtechfeed.com/talent-com-ceo-to-step-down-after-15-years/ Lattice CEO Sarah Franklin declared that AI transformation is fundamentally a people and process transformation – and introduced the platform infrastructure to help solve it. https://hrtechfeed.com/lattice-announces-new-solutions-including-lattice-mcp/ CENTENNIAL, Colo.—DHI Group, Inc. (NYSE: DHX) announced today that ClearanceJobs, its leading online community for security-cleared professionals in the defense and intelligence sectors, has reached 2 million registered candidates. The milestone reflects both the accelerating demand for cleared talent and the growing role of the platform, founded in 2002, at the center of the national security workforce. https://hrtechfeed.com/clearancejobs-reaches-2-million-registered-candidates/ ZipRecruiter® (NYSE: ZIP), a leading online employment marketplace, is expanding its AI job search offerings with the launch of the ZipRecruiter connector for Claude. ZipRecruiter is bringing its millions of job opportunities to Anthropic’s AI assistant, giving job seekers a new way to find work and expanding ZipRecruiter’s presence across AI platforms. https://hrtechfeed.com/ziprecruiter-expands-ai-powered-job-search-with-claude-integration/ HR tech execs on the move https://hrtechfeed.com/hr-tech-exec-changes-3/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#33 - Financial Habits No One Taught You
Champion Blueprint Podcast with George Rogers and Gary BrackettMost leaders know how to drive revenue, but far fewer know how to build personal financial discipline. In this episode, we break down the habits, mindsets, and hidden behaviors that separate income from true wealth and how financial stress may be impacting your leadership more than you realize. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#91 - The Deprioritization of SHRM & Uber’s Big HR Overhaul - Presented by CalendarPA.com
The Purple Acorn HR Morning ShowIn Episode 91 of The HR Morning Show, hosts Adam Posner, Brian Fink, and Robin Schooling break down major structural shifts shaking up the HR profession. The team dives into findings from HR Dive’s 2026 Identity of HR survey, revealing a massive pivot away from traditional credentials like SHRM and HRCI in favor of niche, skills-based certifications in areas like artificial intelligence, executive coaching, and workplace neurodiversity. The headlines segment, featuring guest Trish Steed during the "Talk Nerdy with iCIMS" block, also addresses Uber’s massive operational overhaul—a restructuring push cutting 23% of its People and Places division. Strikingly, Uber explicitly stated that AI was not a factor in these senior-level layoffs, choosing instead to target internal fragmentation while simultaneously rolling back remote-work privileges by enforcing a strict three-day in-office mandate for remaining HR staff. The episode's guest lineup provides deep operational and recruitment insights, starting with Brittany Truszkowski, who explains why organizational dysfunction is an operational warning sign rather than a personality problem, urging growing companies to audit their people and systems instead of just their numbers. Next, JJ Owen of the Skilled Careers Coalition challenges traditional talent acquisition methods by discussing how community, narrative, and hands-on mentorship are capturing Gen Z and Gen Alpha. Highlighting data from a successful @SkillsJam TikTok pilot that generated over 466,000 career-exploration visits, Owen argues that America doesn't have a worker shortage but a connection shortage, proving that HR must leverage platforms like TikTok and YouTube to meet the next generation at the point of career formation. Sponsored by CalendarPA.com and Talent Tech PR, this episode underscores the vital role of employer branding as a corporate necessity for modern talent acquisition. 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
#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
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
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