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#87 - When AI Rewrites the Org Chart - Presented by CalendarPA.com
The Purple Acorn HR Morning ShowAI is no longer just changing the tools HR teams use, it is changing the shape of the workforce itself. Danielle Farage and Dan Riley break down two major headlines this week: Cloudflare cutting more than 1,100 jobs as part of an “agentic AI-first” operating model, and Match Group slowing hiring to fund broader AI tools and training. Both stories raise urgent questions for HR and TA leaders around workforce planning, employee trust, redeployment, reskilling, and whether AI budgets are beginning to compete directly with headcount. Then, Theresa Hummel-Krallinger joins the show to talk about what “good HR” actually looks like, how leaders can create places where people want to work, and why healthy culture cannot be built through policy alone. With a background that spans organizational development, executive coaching, comedy, career management, and her book Make Waves, Theresa brings a sharp, human-centered perspective on engagement, communication, and leadership. Erica McMannes also joins to discuss military spouse employment, skills-based hiring, remote work, and how companies can turn overlooked talent pools into a true workforce advantage. Give some love to our sponsors, CalendarPA.com and Talent Tech PR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
By the Numbers: GEM’s Steve Bartel on the Real State of Recruiting
Transformation RealnessJoin us on this episode of Transformation Realness as we dive deep into the current landscape of HR and talent acquisition with Steve Bartel, CEO and co-founder of GEM. Steve shares his insights on how the efficiency imperative is reshaping the hiring landscape, with a focus on AI, automation, and the pressing need to do more with less without compromising the well-being of recruitment teams.In this candid conversation, Steve and host Kyle Lagunas explore the challenges faced by recruiting teams as they navigate increasing expectations and shrinking resources. Discover what separates successful teams harnessing AI from those struggling to keep up, and gain insights into the future of recruiting under current constraints. With data-driven findings from GEM's latest research, Steve highlights the growing workload on smaller teams, the rising number of interviews per hire, and the unrealistic expectations that many hiring managers hold.If you're a talent acquisition leader feeling the pressure, this episode will resonate with you, offering not just empathy but actionable insights to help you navigate the evolving recruitment landscape. Tune in to learn how to leverage AI effectively and meet the demands of today's hiring environment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#89: How to Build an HR Conference People Actually Want to Attend
Workfluencer: Personal Branding & Content CreationMost conferences focus on information. Anna Morgan focused on belonging. In this episode of Workfluencer, Anna takes us behind the scenes of building Evolve — a fast-growing HR and recruiting conference brand built around trust, community, and real human connection. From hosting LinkedIn audio rooms and recruiter communities to executive dinners and a full-scale conference ecosystem, Anna shares how she turned years of relationship-building into one of the most community-driven experiences in the HR space. We talk about: How she launched her first conference in just 69 days Why most networking at conferences feels transactional The realities of bootstrapping an event business How she designs experiences people actually want to return to Why content should extend the life of an event instead of just marketing it What sponsors really want from conferences in 2026 How Evolve On Demand is expanding the conference beyond the room If you care about HR events, employer branding, community building, recruiting, or creating experiences people genuinely connect with, this episode is packed with practical insights. Resources Mentioned: Join the waitlist for EVOLVE on Demand: https://evolve.short.gy/5EKAv9 Connect With Us: Connect with Anna: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annamorgan-recruiter-careerbff 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
The Greenhouse Benchmark Report: Hiring is Harder
Rec Tech: the Recruiting Technology PodcastSharawn Tipton, the new CPO at Greenhouse stops by to share her thoughts on the numbers coming out of the Greenhouse Benchmark Report available here: https://www.greenhouse.com/recruiting-benchmarks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Social Media Background Checks: What Job Seekers Should Know
The Jim Stroud PodcastJim Stroud reports from the Recruiting Innovation Summit with Ben Mones, founder and CEO of Fama, to discuss how social media background checks are changing hiring. They unpack what employers actually look for online, what job seekers should and should not worry about, and why compliance, context, and public behavior matter in today’s screening process. Our guest: Ben Mones, CEO at Fama web: https://fama.io linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-mones... Read: Career Intelligence Weekly News analysis from a job seeker perspective. https://careerintelligence.beehiiv.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Phenom buys Plum, Greenhouse buys Ezra AI
Rec Tech: the Recruiting Technology PodcastBusy week with 3 acquisitions by Deel, Ohenom and Greenhouse. A new CEO at ICims and Built In launches an AI Search enhancement for employers. https://hrtechfeed.com/ Sponsored by our friends at Dalia.co Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode #200 Speak with Authority
CareerTALKS PodcastIn this episode I sat down Liz M Lopez, an executive coach and author, to discuss the importance of speaking powerfully in professional settings. They explore the challenges faced by leaders, particularly women, in articulating their contributions and overcoming self-doubt. Liz shares insights on the differences in communication styles between male and female executives, the impact of imposter syndrome, and the significance of documenting personal achievements. The conversation emphasizes the need for individuals to take ownership of their careers and effectively promote their successes. 🌐Liz M Lopez Orlando Haynes 🌐Career Capital 🌐CareerTALKS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#16 - Junell Venord: Building HR Communities and Effective Communication
By HR for HRIn this episode of HRHR, host Jocelyn King engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Junell Venord, a seasoned HR professional and Senior Director at the Washington Area Community Investment Fund. Junell shares her unique journey through various industries, from teaching to HR leadership, and how these experiences have shaped her approach to building strong HR communities.Listeners will gain valuable insights into the importance of leveraging HR communities like D.C. SHRM for support and professional development. Junell emphasizes the need for HR professionals to connect with peers to navigate workplace challenges, particularly during times of organizational stress, such as layoffs. She also shares practical advice on how to avoid common pitfalls when presenting to executives, highlighting the importance of tailoring messages to meet the audience's needs.Join us as we explore the critical role of community in HR, discuss the nuances of effective communication, and learn from Junell's experience in fostering collaboration and mentorship among HR professionals. Whether you're an HR leader or just starting in the field, this episode offers actionable takeaways to enhance your HR practice. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Indispensable Recruiter: Rocki Howard on Staying Human in an AI World
Transformation RealnessIn this episode of Transformation Realness, host Kyle Lagunas dives into the evolving landscape of HR with Rocki Howard, founder and chief diversiologist at Diversiology.io and chief people and equity officer at Textio. Rocki shares her candid insights on how AI is reshaping the recruitment process and what talent professionals must do to remain indispensable in an AI-driven world.Listeners will discover how AI can be leveraged to enhance the human elements of HR, such as judgment, relationships, and trust-building, rather than replacing them. Rocki emphasizes the importance of focusing on the irreplaceable human aspects of recruiting, such as building partnerships and accountability with hiring managers. She also shares her perspective on the evolution of recruitment technology and how it should be viewed as a tool to enhance, not threaten, the human touch in HR.This conversation is a must-listen for anyone feeling uneasy about their role in an AI-shaped future. Rocki's empowering message challenges HR professionals to embrace AI as a partner in transformation, urging them to take ownership of their unique value in the recruitment process. Tune in to learn how to navigate this pivotal moment in HR and make AI work for you, not against you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Building Resilient High-Growth Startups Through Intentional Hiring - ep. #022
Return to PeopleHow can high-growth tech startups turn the challenge of remote work into a strategic advantage while maintaining a culture of joy? In this episode of the Return to People podcast, Kaleem Clarkson sits down with Kapil Pershad, the Co-Founder and Chief Product and Technology Officer (CPTO) of Payzli, to explore how intentional hiring and thoughtful communication can turn remote work into a scalable and effective model within the fintech space. With a career spanning over 25 years, Kapil shares his journey from engineering roles at major corporations like Bank of America to building a resilient, people-first company amidst the complexities of a global pandemic. The discussion dives into the evolution of the modern workplace and the specific strategies that Payzli leverages to grow and succeed. Kapil explains how structured onboarding and cultural alignment act as the pillars of a successful high-growth startup, allowing teams to tap into a global talent pool without losing their sense of connection. “…Joy in the workplace isn’t just possible, it’s foundational.” If you are building, leading, or scaling a team, this episode offers a practical and inspiring look at fostering a positive employee experience through "workations" and better internal systems. Tune in to discover how Kapil and the Payzli team are redefining the payment industry while creating a thriving culture that prioritizes well-being. Learn more about Kapil: Kapil´s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kapilpershad/ Payzli´s webpage: https://payzli.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#86 - Is Your Hiring Process Rewarding the Wrong People? - Presented by CalendarPA.com
The Purple Acorn HR Morning ShowThis episode of The HR Morning Show tackles the high-stakes intersection of corporate strategy and legal compliance, starting with a deep dive into Microsoft’s recent workforce pivot. As the tech giant ramps up capital expenditure on AI, CFO Amy Hood is prioritizing "high-performing teams" and technical agility over traditional headcount growth, signaling a lean, AI-augmented future for talent acquisition. We also break down the aggressive investigation by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton into H-1B visa fraud, specifically targeting "ghost offices" used to bypass local hiring regulations. Later in the program, we are joined by Lucero Tagle from PitchNinjas to discuss the human side of high-performance cultures. Drawing on her 16-year career at Google, Tagle explores the "communication gap"—the disconnect where highly qualified candidates are overlooked because they lack the coaching to articulate their value under pressure. The episode concludes with a "Weather Report" from Serge on the necessity of resolving gig work issues to achieve true workforce agility, providing HR leaders with a roadmap for evolving their selection processes. Be sure to visit our show's sponsors, CalendarPA.com and Talent Tech PR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jobsync Roundtable: Candidate Fraud in Hiring
Rec Tech: the Recruiting Technology PodcastIn 2026, candidate fraud has evolved from simple resume padding to a sophisticated, AI-driven operational risk. From deepfake video interviews and real-time AI coaching to “identity kits” sold on the dark web, bad actors are infiltrating hiring funnels at an unprecedented scale. The cost? Data breaches, compliance penalties, and thousands of hours in wasted recruiter productivity. Join us for an intensive deep dive into the 2026 fraud landscape. We’ll move beyond the “red flags” and provide a technical and tactical playbook for protecting your organization without compromising the candidate experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
What Your Face is Worth at Work
The Jim Stroud PodcastWhat Your Face Is Worth at Work What if your career isn’t just shaped by your skills—but by your appearance? This episode dives into the rise of “looksmaxxing” and the uncomfortable truth about lookism in hiring and workplace success. As Gen Z responds to what gets rewarded, we’re forced to ask: Is this extreme behavior… or a logical reaction to a biased system? Because if merit isn’t the only factor— What does that mean for the future of work? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#88: How Honest Employer Branding Attracts Better Candidates
Workfluencer: Personal Branding & Content CreationWhat if candidates were lining up before you even posted the job? In this episode, Rhona sits down with Bradley Clark to break down how his team turned honest, transparent employer branding into a high-performing talent engine. They get into why most employer branding fails, how transparency filters in the right candidates (and repels the wrong ones), and the exact system behind their “early access” hiring strategy that drives 60% of hires before jobs ever hit job boards. This is a tactical, behind-the-scenes look at what happens when employer brand is actually aligned to hiring goals—not vanity metrics. What You’ll Learn: Why honesty is the most effective employer branding strategy Why “aspirational” employer branding hurts hiring How radical transparency improves candidate quality The early access hiring strategy (and how to copy it) Why you should close jobs early (and stop collecting resumes) The 4 content pillars behind a high-performing employer brand How to use rejection emails as a brand-building tool Why unpolished content outperforms high-production campaigns How employer brand should directly support talent strategy Resources Mentioned: Visit Article's LinkedIn Page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/article.com/ If you've been wanting to post more consistently on LinkedIn, try Stanley for FREE - https://workfluencerpodcast.com/stanley Subscribe to Rhona's Newsletter: https://link.rhonapierce.com/newsletter2 Connect with Us: Connect with Brad: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradmclark/ 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
Should the CHRO Become the Chief Technologist?
The Human CapitalistIn this episode, I sat down with Sarika Lamont (Chief People Officer at Vidyard) to break down one of the most critical shifts happening in HR leadership right now. Here’s the uncomfortable truth: 97% of AI transformations are failing. It’s not the technology that’s broken. It’s because we—HR leaders—aren't leading them. AI transformation is fundamentally about behavior change, not tooling. And that means HR is uniquely positioned to own it. In this conversation, we unpack: 🔑 Key Topics: Why AI is evolving entry-level roles, not eliminating them (and the critical 20% gap everyone's missing) How the CHRO role has shifted from managing HR functions to owning the entire operating model The difference between automation, AI, and agentic AI (and why most organizations get this wrong) Why HR leaders need to become "Chief Technologists"—not engineers, but business-savvy innovators How to separate hype from reality when every AI vendor claims to solve everything The power of "building in public" for real AI adoption (not compliance) Why HR leaders must understand revenue, ARR, and cash flow to earn a seat at the table Practical steps CHROs can take today to lead AI transformation in their organizations ⏰ Timestamps: 00:00 Intro – why AI is changing HR 01:30 Guest intro – Sarika Lamont, CPO at Vidyard 04:48 Is AI really killing entry-level jobs? 12:35 Microsoft’s new HR model and “workforce acceleration” 14:11 How the CHRO role has changed in the AI era 15:44 Should HR lead AI transformation? 21:31 What CHROs should actually focus on with AI 25:32 Why HR leaders must become technologists 29:28 How to lead AI even without enterprise tools Core Takeaway: The CHRO role is evolving from "people function owner" to "Chief Technologist"—someone who understands how humans, systems, and business outcomes interconnect. If you're not getting hands-on with AI tools, building in public, and learning your business inside out, you're going to get left behind. Connect with Sarika:* LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sarikalamont (She's actively building in public and always open to connecting on AI, HR, and organizational transformation) 🎧 The Human Capitalist is a podcast + newsletter at the intersection of AI and HR leadership. We talk about what actually works—grounded in real HR challenges, bold thinking, and practical advice. Subscribe to never miss an episode. Newsletter here: https://tinyurl.com/humancapitalist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Phenom Buys Plum
Rec Tech: the Recruiting Technology PodcastThis episode is sponsored by Dalia— Is 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. Windmill describes itself as the “context graph for your people.” While most companies have sophisticated systems of record for their finances (ERP) and customers (CRM), the startup argues that the most critical asset—the workforce—is often managed via guesswork and fragmented data. They announced this week theyve raised $12 million in a seed funding round. The investment was led by Inspired Capital, with significant participation from Primary Venture Partners, Founder Collective, and Oceans Ventures. https://hrtechfeed.com/performance-management-tool-raises-12m/ NY — Nomad Health announced its formal transition from a healthcare staffing agency to a software platform company. Nomad will offer its proprietary AI operating system to mid-market and enterprise healthcare staffing firms nationwide. https://hrtechfeed.com/nomad-health-evolves-from-staffing-agency-to-ai-software-company/ SAN FRANCISCO — Checkr, the data platform powering safe and fair decisions across work and everyday life, today announced Checkr Profiles, a portable identity solution that gives individuals control over their verified credentials. Individuals can proactively share them, and marketplaces and platforms can embed trusted identity verification directly into their ecosystems. https://hrtechfeed.com/checkr-launches-profiles-giving-people-a-verified-identity-that-travels-with-them/ PHILADELPHIA—As AI-generated resumes, deepfake interview responses, and fabricated work histories create a new candidate verification crisis for enterprise hiring, Phenom today announced the acquisition of Plum, a pioneer in psychometric-based talent assessments that validate the durable skills AI cannot manufacture and resumes cannot verify. https://hrtechfeed.com/phenom-acquires-plum/ LOS ANGELES — Fama Technologies, Inc., a pioneer in AI-powered social background screening, announced that the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has allowed all claims in its patent application covering the foundational technology behind social media background screening. The patent, titled “System for Searching and Correlating Online Activity with Individual Classification Factors,” has a priority date of November 30, 2015, establishing Fama as the original inventor of the technology that has since become a critical component of modern hiring and risk management. https://hrtechfeed.com/fama-technologies-granted-u-s-patent-on-foundational-ai-powered-social-media-screening-technology/ Performance Management Tool Raises $12M Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#15 - Jen Miller: Bridging Leadership and Strategy
By HR for HRJoin us in this enlightening episode of HRHR as we dive into the intricacies of leadership and strategy with Jen Miller, founder of Leading Edge. With a rich background as an HR leader, Jen shares her journey from corporate HR to establishing her own company focused on developing effective leadership that drives business outcomes.In this conversation, Jen discusses how she helps organizations translate business strategies into clear expectations and leadership behaviors. She emphasizes the importance of aligning leadership practices with organizational goals and the challenges of managing diverse teams. Jen offers valuable insights into addressing common leadership hurdles, such as fostering synergy among leaders and ensuring consistent discipline across teams.Listeners will gain practical advice on improving communication within organizations, especially during times of change. Jen highlights the need for HR leaders to double down on clear and consistent messaging to facilitate smoother transitions. Additionally, she explains how bridging the gap between people and processes can enhance performance management systems, making them more effective and less frustrating for employees and HR professionals alike. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Beyond the Algorithm: Joe Shaker on Creativity in Recruitment Marketing
Transformation RealnessIn this episode of Transformation Realness, host Kyle Lagunas sits down with Joe Shaker, President of Shaker Recruitment Marketing, to explore the evolving landscape of recruitment marketing. Joe, coming from a lineage that's been shaping the industry for three generations, offers a unique perspective on what creativity means in an era where technology and automation dominate.Listeners will gain insights into how employer branding can stand out when everyone has access to the same tools and strategies. Joe discusses the importance of storytelling and the human element in recruitment, even as AI and automation become more prevalent. He emphasizes the need for scaling best practices rather than worst ones and highlights the critical role of AI literacy across organizations.Join Kyle and Joe as they delve into the pressures facing talent acquisition teams today, the balance between technology and personal interaction, and how organizations can use AI to enhance rather than replace human efforts. Whether you're interested in the future of recruitment or looking to understand the current crossroads the industry faces, this conversation is a must-listen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Future CHRO Thinks Like an Engineer
The Human CapitalistHR isn't broken because it lacks data. It's broken because the data isn't connected to anything that drives decisions. 63% of HR professionals describe their function as the company's crisis hotline. 41% of their time goes to admin work. And 98% of CHROs are unhappy with how performance management works — despite sitting on more workforce data than ever. That's not a data problem. That's a gap problem. And in Episode 3 of The Five Personas of the Modern CHRO, we get into the persona built to fix it: The Engineer. The Engineer doesn't own any single function's process. They hunt the gaps between functions — where Sales ends and Talent begins, where Finance is making workforce decisions without people data, where two AI implementations are running in parallel and nobody's coordinating them. Then they close those gaps. I also share a real story from my consulting work — a Sales team missing ramp targets, a recruiting team taking the blame, and the gap nobody was looking at that was sitting right between them. **In this episode:** - Why HR is data rich and insight poor — and what that's costing the business - The AI stats making cross-functional gaps more expensive by the month - How engineers actually think — and what that mindset looks like in the CHRO seat - The four behaviors that define the Engineer persona - A real-world example: how closing a Sales-Recruiting gap improved quota attainment and first-year retention - Three action steps to start this week --- **Timestamps** 0:00 The gap problem nobody owns 0:40 Welcome back 1:00 Series recap 1:45 Problem: HR as the crisis hotline 3:40 Research: AI is making gaps more expensive 5:30 How engineers actually think 6:40 The CHRO as Engineer 7:10 Real world example: Sales and Recruiting 10:05 The four behaviors of the Engineer CHRO 12:10 Plan of action: 3 moves this week 13:30 Bottom line --- **Further reading:** [AI Isn't Breaking Your Middle Managers](https://www.fastcompany.com/91514051/ai-isnt-breaking-your-middle-managers) — Fast Company -https://www.fastcompany.com/91514051/ai-isnt-breaking-your-middle-managers --- **About The Human Capitalist** For 20 years I've been rebuilding organizations for C-suite leaders. This channel is an intelligence briefing on the business of people — for CEOs, Board Members, and CHROs who want the signal without the noise. New episodes every week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#85 - The Seduction Era: Choosing Security Over Salary - Presented by CalendarPA.com
The Purple Acorn HR Morning ShowJoin hosts Rhona Barnett-Pierce and Mike Peditto as they dive into the rapidly shifting landscape of HR in 2026. This episode explores the Department of Labor’s new proposed "joint employer" standard and the rise of the "Seduction Era" in talent acquisition, where job security is officially outranking pay for new grads. Our featured guest is Jocelyn King, Founder and CEO of VirgilHR and host of the By HR for HR podcast. Jocelyn shares her expertise on scaling people operations, moving HR from "order takers" to "trusted advisors," and how agentic AI is set to redefine workforce planning. We have a special "Talk Nerdy with iCIMS" segment with Trent Cotton and Madeline Laurano. Plus, Serge delivers a "Weather Report" on the HR risks of Meta’s AI-generated leadership communication. Brought to you by the Purple Acorn Network and sponsors like CalendarPA.com and Talent Tech PR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#87: How to Turn Content Into Clients (By Building in Public)
Workfluencer: Personal Branding & Content CreationHow do you actually turn content into clients—especially when you’re just starting out? In this episode, we unpack what it really looks like to build in public and use content as more than just a visibility play. Not polished. Not hindsight. Real-time. Preston recently left corporate and is building his business from the ground up, documenting the process as he goes. That means sharing what’s working, what’s not, and how his approach to content has shifted from “just posting” to something much more intentional. We talk about how content evolves from a side project into a true business driver, what “building in public” actually means in practice, and where to draw the line between transparency and oversharing. You’ll also hear what types of content are gaining traction right now, what’s falling flat, and how to connect what you post back to real opportunities—without feeling salesy. It’s an honest look at figuring things out as you go, including the mental and financial side of making the leap. If you’ve been showing up online and wondering if it’s ever going to lead to something… this is the episode that connects the dots. What You'll Learn: Why waiting until you feel ready to build in public is still delay — and what actually gets you started How to use memes and infographics to educate your professional niche on LinkedIn without being generic The financial runway strategy Preston used to safely leave a decade-long corporate career Why content creation is the cheat code for introverts who hate networking The difference between posting to educate and posting with a business development strategy How to be selective with sponsorships in a way that protects your credibility and your audience's trust What building in public looks like when you're still mid-pivot and haven't nailed your niche yet Resources Mentioned: Visit Preston's website: https://www.guidelinetalent.com If you've been wanting to post more consistently on LinkedIn, try Stanley for FREE - https://workfluencerpodcast.com/stanley Subscribe to Rhona's Newsletter: https://link.rhonapierce.com/newsletter2 Connect with Us: Connect with Preston: https://www.linkedin.com/in/prestonsharpston 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
The New AI Search Rules for Your Career Site
Rec Tech: the Recruiting Technology Podcast“If someone asks ChatGPT, Claude, Copilot, or Google’s AI features, “Where are great places to work in Chicago if I’m an engineer?” your company does not get considered because you have nice values copy. You get considered because the system can find you, understand you, and trust what it finds.” That was written by employer brand expert James Ellis and he joins me now on the show to talk about how employers should be crafting their career sites to be found inside the new AI ecosystem. Questions Its a new age James when it comes to career site SEO set the stage on where we came from and where we are in 2026? Lets run through your recent post starting with #1 Give your company a real entity home page, what do you mean by that? Make your claims auditable…? Build durable pages, not just disposable job posts..? Publish explicit Q&A pages..? Fresh matters. Fake fresh does not….? Start measuring citation visibility, not just traffic…explain. Where can people go to learn more about you and your services? LINK: https://choosable.ai/how-employer-branding-gets-found-by-chatgpt-claude-and-ai-search Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Insider Advantage Nobody Tells You About
The Jim Stroud PodcastIt's 11:47 PM. You hit submit on another application and watch it dissolve into the void. You did everything right — the degree, the internship, the certifications squeezed between finals — and still, silence. That low ache behind your sternum? It's not anxiety. It's intelligence responding to a system nobody explained to you. Here's the truth the career center will never say out loud: the job market is not a meritocracy. It never was. It's a relationship architecture — who knows you, who trusts you, whose mind you're on at 9 AM Tuesday when something opens up before it's ever posted. You were handed a map that doesn't show the actual terrain. You were taught to knock on the door. Nobody told you how the door works. In this episode, career intelligence analyst Jim Stroud — veteran of Microsoft, Google, and Randstad — reveals the counterintuitive move a small percentage of students make in college that quietly rewires everything. It's strategic. It's almost unfair. And it's hiding in plain sight. Effort gets you exhausted. Visibility gets you hired. Tune in before the next application disappears into the void. ... Brought to you by: Career Intelligence Weekly - Tracking the invisible job market for smarter career decisions. Subscribe now at https://newsletter.jimstroud.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Architect: The Only CHRO Skill That Matters Now
The Human CapitalistHR isn't broken because it lacks data. It's broken because the data isn't connected to anything that drives decisions. 63% of HR professionals describe their function as the company's crisis hotline. 41% of their time goes to admin work. And 98% of CHROs are unhappy with how performance management works — despite sitting on more workforce data than ever. That's not a data problem. That's a gap problem. And in Episode 3 of The Five Personas of the Modern CHRO, we get into the persona built to fix it: The Engineer. The Engineer doesn't own any single function's process. They hunt the gaps between functions — where Sales ends and Talent begins, where Finance is making workforce decisions without people data, where two AI implementations are running in parallel and nobody's coordinating them. Then they close those gaps. I also share a real story from my consulting work — a Sales team missing ramp targets, a recruiting team taking the blame, and the gap nobody was looking at that was sitting right between them. **In this episode:** - Why HR is data rich and insight poor — and what that's costing the business - The AI stats making cross-functional gaps more expensive by the month - How engineers actually think — and what that mindset looks like in the CHRO seat - The four behaviors that define the Engineer persona - A real-world example: how closing a Sales-Recruiting gap improved quota attainment and first-year retention - Three action steps to start this week --- **Timestamps** 0:00 The gap problem nobody owns 0:40 Welcome back 1:00 Series recap 1:45 Problem: HR as the crisis hotline 3:40 Research: AI is making gaps more expensive 5:30 How engineers actually think 6:40 The CHRO as Engineer 7:10 Real world example: Sales and Recruiting 10:05 The four behaviors of the Engineer CHRO 12:10 Plan of action: 3 moves this week 13:30 Bottom line --- **Further reading:** [AI Isn't Breaking Your Middle Managers](https://www.fastcompany.com/91514051/ai-isnt-breaking-your-middle-managers) — Fast Company -https://www.fastcompany.com/91514051/ai-isnt-breaking-your-middle-managers --- **About The Human Capitalist** For 20 years I've been rebuilding organizations for C-suite leaders. This channel is an intelligence briefing on the business of people — for CEOs, Board Members, and CHROs who want the signal without the noise. New episodes every week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Social Recruiting Ad Company Acquired
Rec Tech: the Recruiting Technology PodcastNEW YORK — Symphony Talent, announced the launch of Career Finder, a new capability within its SFX Career Website platform that transforms job search into AI-powered discovery — helping job seekers quickly find roles that fit https://hrtechfeed.com/symphony-talent-replacing-traditional-career-site-job-search-with-ai-powered-discovery/ GAIA acquires SocialJobs https://hrtechfeed.com/gaia-acquires-socialjobs-as-it-eyes-u-s-expansion/ AUSTIN, Texas, April 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — LumApps, the connected AI employee hub, has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Comeen, the workplace experience platform specializing in space management, digital signage and visitor services. https://hrtechfeed.com/lumapps-acquires-workplace-experience-platform/ UKG Layoffs https://hrexecutive.com/ukg-cuts-950-jobs-in-latest-round-of-restructuring/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#30 - Let It Go: When Holding On Is Holding You Back
Champion Blueprint Podcast with George Rogers and Gary BrackettWe’ve all held on longer than we should, relationships, careers, identities, and expectations that have already run their course. Not because we’re unaware, but because letting go requires courage. In this episode, we unpack the hidden cost of staying too long and the truth most people avoid: some things aren’t broken, they’re finished. This conversation challenges you to confront where comfort, fear, or misplaced loyalty may be keeping you stuck and equips you with the mindset to release what no longer serves you. Because growth doesn’t come from holding on. It comes from knowing when to let go. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Data Science Edge Behind High-Performing Sales Teams - ep. #021
Return to PeopleAre you relying on gut feeling when your data is trying to tell you something smarter? In this episode of the Return to People podcast, Kaleem Clarkson sits down with Francis Brero, Co-founder and Chief Product Officer of MadKudu, to explore how data science is transforming the way modern B2B sales teams operate. From his journey as an immigrant in France to building a company in Silicon Valley, Francis shares how curiosity, resilience, and a passion for analytics shaped his path. The core takeaway? Companies don’t have a data problem; they have a translation problem. Francis explains how businesses can turn scattered buyer signals into clear, actionable insights without needing a full team of data scientists, unlocking more predictable and scalable sales pipelines. Along the way, he challenges the habit of relying on instinct alone and makes a strong case for democratizing data across teams, especially in remote and hybrid environments. “The companies that win aren’t the ones with the most data but the ones who actually use it to make decisions.” If you’re building, leading, or scaling a team, this episode offers a practical and inspiring look at how to combine data, creativity, and a people-first mindset to drive real results. Learn more about Francis: Francis´s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/francisbrero/ MadKudu´s webpage: https://www.madkudu.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
#84 - The AI Readiness Gap - Why 85% of Training Fails - Presented by CalendarPA.com
The Purple Acorn HR Morning ShowIn this episode of The HR Morning Show, hosts Adam Posner and Trent Cotton tackle the growing disconnect between corporate technology initiatives and employee execution. The discussion centers on the "AI Readiness Gap," featuring data from Docebo that reveals a staggering 85% of employees are unable to apply their AI training to their daily responsibilities. The team also breaks down new findings from Monster regarding the "black box" of automated screening, which has led frustrated job seekers to adopt a "spray and pray" application strategy in an increasingly opaque hiring landscape. The show features guest Zech Dahms, who joins the conversation to provide expert analysis on these shifting talent trends. Additionally, Serge delivers the "Weather Report," forecasting how workers are pivoting their strategies as employers exercise heightened caution in a chaotic market. This episode is packed with actionable insights for HR professionals looking to bridge the training gap and humanize the recruitment process, all brought to you by the Purple Acorn Network and sponsors like CalendarPA.com and Talent Tech PR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode #191 Defining Employer Branding
CareerTALKS PodcastJames Ellis, the author of 'Becoming Choosable and Employer Brand expert joined me to discuss the importance of employer branding, the journey of writing the book, and how companies can differentiate themselves in a competitive job market. James emphasizes the need for authenticity in employer branding and the responsibility of organizations to communicate their unique value propositions effectively. The conversation also touches on strategies for overcoming resistance from leadership and the significance of aligning employer branding with company culture. James Ellis 🌐https://www.employerbrandlabs.com/Orlando Haynes 🌐https://careertalkspodcast.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Episode #199 Choosing The Wrong Career
CareerTALKS PodcastIn this episode my guest Patricia Ortega Founder & CEO of The Uncommon Career and host of the The Uncommon Career Podcast discuss the challenges faced by mid-career professional women in the job market. We dove into the importance of not settling for the wrong job, the dynamics of the current job market, and strategies for effective job searching. Patricia shares insights on overcoming limiting beliefs, building a strong professional network, and leveraging the unique strengths of women in the workplace and so much more. Patricia Ortega 🌐The Uncommon Career Orlando Haynes 🌐Career Capital 🌐CareerTALKS Podcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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