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In this weeks episode sponsored by Dalia.co * Hibob gets infusion of cash, Recruiter.com acquires Feenyx, Staffmark's report on AI in recruiting, new features from ICIMS and Vervoe. READ ON https://hrtechfeed.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5 min9/3/2026

Navigating Entrepreneurship and AI in the Workplace with Ben Brooks

The Purple Acorn HR Morning Show

Join host Kyle Lagunas on this episode of Transformation Realness as he sits down with Ben Brooks, the dynamic founder and CEO of Pilot, to explore the challenging yet rewarding world of entrepreneurship and the transformative role of AI in modern workplaces. Ben, who describes his career as 'Z-Shaped', shares his unique insights into leadership development, culture, and organizational design, drawing from his rich experience at companies like Oliver Wyman and Lockheed Martin. In this engaging conversation, Ben and Kyle delve into how AI is reshaping the efficiency of knowledge workers and the implications it has for senior management. They discuss the shifting bottlenecks in decision-making processes and the power dynamics that emerge as a result. Ben also opens up about the less glamorous side of entrepreneurship, sharing personal anecdotes about the challenges and learning curves that come with owning a business. Listeners will gain valuable perspectives on what it truly takes to succeed as an entrepreneur and how to navigate the often tumultuous journey. Whether you're an aspiring entrepreneur, a business leader, or someone interested in the intersection of technology and management, this episode offers a wealth of knowledge and inspiration. Don't miss out on Ben's candid thoughts and practical advice on making work better and helping people become their best selves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

52 min9/3/2026

#100 - The Power of Employee Referrals - Presented by CalendarPA.com

Celebrations are in order as The HR Morning Show reaches its landmark 100th episode! Join our fantastic lineup of hosts—Adam Posner, Danielle Farage, Rhona Barnett-Pierce, Joel L., Mike Peditto, John Baldino, Serge Boudreau, Matt Alder, Mervyn Dinnen, and Kyle Lagunas—as they bring you an action-packed, multi-perspective look at the evolving world of talent acquisition, human resources, and business operations. From industry headlines to our signature weather report and dynamic roundtables, this special edition brings together the top voices driving the workplace conversation today. Our expert host team sits down with an unbelievable roster of featured guests to break down the hottest topics in the industry. We hear from Ryan Affolter, Christian Ray, and Mike Stafiej on key workplace referral strategies, followed by Matthew Owenby (SVP, Chief Administrative Officer & CHRO at Aflac) to discuss executive leadership, combatting employee burnout, and managing talent surplus versus shortages. Then, host Serge Boudreau speaks with former USWNT star and The Amazing Race contestant Joanna Lohman building high-performing teams and translating elite sports performance into business success. To round out our milestone episode, talent acquisition pioneer Gerry Crispin (Founder of CareerXroads) joins host Mervyn Dinnen to lay out the critical Baseline Standard for Applicant Closure and end candidate ghosting, alongside insights from insider Mike Peditto (yes, he's a guest too!) with host Kyle Lagunas. Whether you are looking to elevate your hiring candidate experience, redesign employee benefits, or build resilient team cultures, Episode 100 delivers unmatched expertise from across the global HR landscape. Make sure to visit our sponsors, CalendarPA and Talent Tech PR to show them some love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

80 min9/1/2026

Candidate Pushback & The New Era of Transparency

In this episode Chris Russell explores how job seekers are taking transparency into their own hands with new consumer tools like DidTheyGhostYou.com and JobScamScore.com. We break down how public ghosting leaderboards and AI scam-detection tools actually work, why they are becoming an early-warning radar for your employer brand, and the practical steps recruiters can take to protect candidate trust and optimize their ATS workflows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

9 min9/1/2026

#100: How Creators Can Help Brands Win AI Search

AI search citations are the newest piece of real estate on the internet, and creators may be one of the fastest ways for brands to claim it. Most brand deals are still measured through reach, clicks, and conversions. Meanwhile, answer engines are shaping which companies get mentioned when buyers ask ChatGPT, Perplexity, or Google who to trust. Almost nobody is pricing creator partnerships around that value yet. This conversation was never supposed to become an episode. Rhona Pierce invited Jeffrey Fermin, a 15-year marketing veteran, to privately pressure test an offer she is building around AI search citations. What follows is a behind-the-scenes look at two media and marketing operators working through the opportunity in real time. They break down how attribution actually works inside companies, why UTMs and discount codes miss so much of a creator’s influence, and how podcast transcripts and other written assets can support visibility in AI-generated answers. At its core, this is a conversation about proof. Creators need ways to demonstrate value when tracking fails. Brands need to understand what a mention from a trusted outside voice can do that content published on their own website cannot. You’ll hear why tying creator pay to closed sales is a bad deal, how multi-touch attribution better reflects the B2B buying journey, and why Rhona will never agree to perpetual usage rights when creator content could continue generating value for years. This behind-the-scenes conversation marks the 100th episode of the Workfluencer Podcast. What You'll Learn: Why AI search citations are becoming a line item creators can price and sell Where a creator’s responsibility ends in the sales funnel How multi-touch attribution works in B2B marketing How creator content can support visibility in AI search Why transcripts and structured written content matter What AI citations could mean for creator usage rights Why brands and creators need new ways to measure long-term value Resources Mentioned: Rhona's Newsletter: ⁠https://link.rhonapierce.com/newsletter2 Connect with Us: Connect with Jeffrey: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jfermin/ Connect with Rhona: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhonabarnettpierce Want to turn your team into creators? Visit ⁠⁠⁠workfluencermedia.com⁠⁠⁠ to learn how we help companies turn employee expertise into content that gets noticed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

34 min9/1/2026

IS HR BEING FIRED: The Headcount Model Is Broken. Here’s What Replaces It.

AI isn't just changing jobs. It's changing the math behind how companies decide how many people they need. For decades, workforce planning HR has used largely followed the same formula: define the roles, establish the requirements, determine the experience needed, assign headcount, and build the budget. But skills based hiring, flexible talent models, and AI augmentation are breaking some of the assumptions behind that model. In this episode of **IS HR GETTING FIRED?**, I break down why traditional headcount planning needs a major makeover—and the new framework CEOs, CHROs, CFOs, and HR leaders should be thinking about as they plan for 2026, 2027, and beyond. **TIMESTAMPS** 00:00 Why the traditional headcount model is breaking 01:24 How workforce planning has worked for the last 50 years 01:42 The assumptions behind traditional headcount planning 02:02 IBM, Accenture, Google & the shift to skills-based hiring 02:31 Crack #1: Skill reuse across functions 03:02 Crack #2: Contractors vs. FTEs in a skills-based workforce 03:38 Crack #3: AI changes the productivity baseline 04:06 How AI becomes a skill multiplier 04:48 The shift from headcount to effective capacity 05:16 Step 1: Start with the work, not the roles 05:29 Step 2: Map the skills required 05:47 Step 3: Calculate human + AI capacity 06:17 Step 4: Determine the optimal workforce mix 06:41 Three questions every CHRO should be asking 07:12 Why the FTE model needs a major makeover 07:30 The new workforce planning framework 07:39 Take the FutHRist Self-Assessment The big shift is this: Instead of asking, **“How many people do we need?”** leaders increasingly need to ask, **“What effective capacity and skills do we need to deliver the work?”** That changes how organizations think about FTEs, contractors, internal mobility, workforce planning, and AI augmentation. **Go deeper with The FutHRist:** ▶️ Watch the full FutHRist playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLt89w_O9KY0J3C66aw1g-R0uEYlm1n5OV 📊 Take the FutHRist Self-Assessment: https://www.trentcotton.com/futhrist-self-assessment 📕 **THE FUTHRIST — AVAILABLE SEPTEMBER 14, 2026** My new book, *The FutHRist*, explores the five mindsets leaders need to stay relevant in the age of AI. **The FutHRist will be available to purchase on Amazon beginning September 14, 2026.** If you're a CEO, CHRO, HR leader, or executive trying to understand what AI means for the future of your workforce, subscribe for more conversations on how we build organizations—and careers—that stay relevant in the age of AI. #FutureOfWork #HumanResources #ArtificialIntelligence Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7 min8/31/2026

Test Them With AI. Test Them Without It.

Your candidate nailed questions one and two. Question three broke him. That's hiring now: the chatbot did the prep, and you have to find the person underneath. This episode is the fix. How to hire thinkers, keep the ones you have, and spot the moment your team stops thinking. ... This episode brought to you by Career Intelligence Weekly - Tracking the hidden job market for smarter career decisions. https://newsletter.jimstroud.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12 min8/31/2026

LinkedIn Changes Job Ad Pricing

First up: If you’ve logged into your recruitment dashboard recently and noticed your LinkedIn ad campaigns look a little different, you aren't imagining it. LinkedIn officially retired its daily and 30-day "slot" campaigns and migrated everyone over to a Pay-for-Performance—or P4P—model. Here’s what that actually means for your hiring budget: Instead of buying calendar airtime where you pay regardless of engagement, you now pick a fixed budget tier—either $299, $399, or $549. You only pay when a candidate clicks "Apply." Sounds great, right? But here’s the catch you need to know about: Your campaign ends as soon as the budget is spent, or after 30 days—whichever comes first. That means a high-demand role could burn through a $399 budget in twelve days, leaving your listing inactive for the rest of the month if you don't keep an eye on it. Plus, unused budget operates on a "use-it-or-lose-it" rule and won't roll over. Check your account settings this week to make sure your tier matches your hiring volume—and don't forget to verify your LinkedIn Company Page to keep your free organic listings flowing. Moving on to funding news: Background screening and workforce safety platform Yardstik has raised $30 million in a Series B round led by Harbert Growth Partners, bringing their total capital raised to $65 million. Why is this important? Because traditional background checks have historically been built around a single "moment in time"—the day someone gets hired. But as Yardstik points out, workforce risk changes every single day. Yardstik is using this cash to double down on fraud prevention and continuous workforce monitoring. Instead of waiting for an annual review, their system alerts employers in real-time if a worker’s driver’s license lapses, insurance expires, or a regulatory exclusion occurs. With 98% account retention and clients like Gopuff and TaskRabbit, Yardstik is proving that ongoing fraud protection isn't just a premium add-on anymore—it's becoming the standard foundation for contingent and traditional workforces alike. In product news today, we have two major updates aimed at making talent acquisition smarter and faster. First, iHire released its new Hiring Market Insights dashboard. It lets recruiters compare candidate availability directly against job demand across specific metros and skills. If you’re struggling to hire a specific role, it tells you whether it's a candidate shortage or an overcrowded job market—helping you tweak job titles and expectations before launching a campaign. Meanwhile, assessment provider eSkill introduced Linea, an AI-powered intelligence layer built right into their platform using Anthropic's Claude models. Here’s why recruiters will love it: You can drop a job description into Linea, and in seconds, it drafts a custom skill assessment pulled from eSkill's library of 70,000 validated questions. Crucially, eSkill designed Linea with a "human-in-the-loop" approach—showing the AI's reasoning for every question so recruiters stay in full control of the final test. Finally, a brand new study from financial tech firms Branch and Stripe reveals a massive shift in how people work: Gig work is officially no longer just a "side hustle." According to their Gig Workforce Index—which surveyed over 1,000 flexible workers—56% of gig workers now rely on platform work for the majority of their household income. A few eye-opening stats from the report: The Competition is Wild: 60% of workers say they have to accept a posted gig in under two minutes before someone else snatches it up. The Multi-App Hustle: Nearly half balance three or more different apps simultaneously to keep income steady. Cash Flow is King: 78% experience weekly income fluctuations, and 72% spend their earnings within 24 hours just to cover gas, groceries, and bills. The takeaway for HR and platform leaders? Fast payouts and financial management tools are no longer perk add-ons—they are the primary driver of worker retention. https://hrtechfeed.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6 min8/27/2026

You Don’t Have an AI Problem - You Have a People Problem with Michelle Rife and Amberly Marston

What happens when the roadmap disappears, the C-suite keeps changing, and AI shows up promising to transform everything? On this episode of Transformation Realness, Kyle Lagunas sits down with Michelle Rife, longtime VP of Global Talent, and Amberly Marston, Senior Director of People Operations, to talk about what it actually takes to lead when change isn't an initiative anymore. It's the operating environment. Michelle and Amberly have been through it together: pre-IPO expectations that evaporated, multiple CEOs, rounds of layoffs, rebuilding, and the kind of constant uncertainty that forces you to rethink what good leadership actually looks like. They dig into why HR needs to stop defending the perfect plan, why throwing AI on top of broken processes just creates a faster mess, and why employee experience should be treated like a product rather than a collection of programs and platforms. They also unpack the shift from hiring for perfectly matched experience toward hiring for agility, curiosity, grit, and the ability to keep moving when the ground shifts. Because AI can change the tools, accelerate the work, and rewrite the roadmap. But the fundamentals haven't moved nearly as much as the hype would have you believe. Trust, communication, judgment, resilience, and helping people find their footing still matter. Turns out the future of HR might be a lot less about having all the answers and a lot more about knowing how to lead when nobody does. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

48 min8/27/2026

The Science of Digital Presence: Resolving Intentionality and Connection Gaps

Return to People

How do we replace the illusion of connection at work with relationships that actually last? In this episode of the Return to People Podcast, host Kaleem Clarkson sits down with SkyeTeam CEO, USA Today bestselling author, and executive coach Morag Barrett to unpack what it actually takes to build authentic human connection across modern, distributed teams. Drawing from two decades of coaching over 20,000 leaders across 20 countries, Morag shares how a former UK banker realized that organizational performance has little to do with spreadsheet numbers and everything to do with workplace relationships. Together, they unpack the practical realities of managing remote and hybrid teams without falling into surface-level performance traps. Morag breaks down the friction points of digital isolation and fake positivity, while explaining why pushing return-to-office mandates without intentional design often leaves employees feeling more disconnected than before. By dismantling multitasking habits in virtual meetings, implementing simple micro-rituals like three minutes of banter, and measuring leadership success by genuine interpersonal trust, Morag delivers a masterclass in modern, human-first leadership. Crucially, she reframes digital presence as an active leadership discipline. As she notes, "Being present means sharing your point of view, whether that's in the chat, coming off mute, having your camera on so that people can see you, and yet, and still connect with you as a human being." The conversation dives deep into the realities of modern workplace culture, mapping out the core friction points and breakthroughs every leadership team faces: - The Core Challenges: Morag opens up about the danger of "faking perky" on video calls, the stark reality that one in four leaders has no meaningful workplace relationships, and the isolation faced by remote-onboarded employees who are left alone with a webcam and expected to absorb culture by osmosis. -The Core Successes: You'll learn how small practices like SkyeTeam's weekly "Ripples and Joys" check-in build muscle memory for psychological safety, how three minutes of agenda banter transformed a rigid defense contractor's culture, and why deliberate virtual design outlasts forced physical proximity. 👉 Tune in now and discover how to replace the illusion of connection with intentional, people-first leadership. Learn More About Morag: Morag´s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/moragbarrett/ SkyeTeam´s Website: https://skyeteam.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

35 min8/26/2026

The Rot You Can't See on a Resume

What happens when AI makes you more productive—but less capable? Jim Stroud explores the hidden “cognitive debt” of outsourcing your thinking, the growing divide between AI-fluent workers and passive dependents, and why recruiters can no longer trust polished resumes as proof of real ability. The new hiring challenge: finding candidates whose brains still work when the machine steps away. Sponsored by: Career Intelligence Weekly - Tracking the invisible job market for smarter career decisions. https://careerintelligence.beehiiv.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

11 min8/24/2026

#99: How to Create LinkedIn Content That Sells

Most people post about getting laid off and ask for sympathy. Deidre “Dee” Henry posted about getting laid off and asked for clients. Dee had been a top-performing salesperson at Zillow when she suddenly lost her job. Instead of publishing the expected gratitude post, she shared what she was actually feeling and made it clear what she could do for potential clients. That story became the foundation for The Sales Loft, Microsoft partnerships, a CNBC feature, and an appearance on the same stage as Kerry Washington. In this episode, Dee joins Rhona Pierce to break down how personal stories become content that sells. They discuss why feelings drive decisions, how to be vulnerable without becoming a hot mess online, and what separates a post that earns sympathy from one that creates opportunities. Dee also shares her PTO framework: Profile, Trust, and Opportunities. You’ll learn how to turn your LinkedIn profile into a sales page, create content that gives people a reason to hire you, and stay consistent when your posts are not producing immediate revenue. What You'll Learn: Why feelings make content more persuasive How to turn a personal story into a business opportunity The difference between authentic content and oversharing What separates posts that sell from posts that earn sympathy How to make your LinkedIn profile function like a sales page Why every post should communicate what is in it for the reader Why you do not need a large audience or website to attract clients What to do when your content is not converting yet Resources Mentioned: Visit The Sales Loft: https://thesalesloft.com/ Rhona's Newsletter: https://link.rhonapierce.com/newsletter2 Connect with Us: ⁠Connect with Deidre: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deidremhenry/ Connect with Rhona: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhonabarnettpierce Want to turn your team into creators? Visit ⁠⁠workfluencermedia.com⁠⁠ to learn how we help companies turn employee expertise into content that gets noticed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

51 min8/24/2026

AI Isn’t the Biggest Threat to HR. This Is.

AI isn't the biggest threat facing HR. Our refusal to change may be. In this episode of The Human Capitalist Podcast, I sit down with Tony Dina, a former corporate technology leader turned depth coach, to explore what it really takes to lead people through uncertainty, transformation, and the age of AI. We use the Hero's Journey as a framework for understanding what many HR leaders are experiencing right now: we're being called out of the known and into something new. But here's the problem: most of us don't naturally want to go. Tony and I dig into why real growth happens at the edge of discomfort, why HR shouldn't confuse psychological safety with making everything comfortable, and why human judgment becomes even more important as AI gets better. We also explore the danger of allowing AI to think for us. AI can improve efficiency and help us move faster, but creativity, judgment, connection, and the ability to coach people through uncertainty remain fundamentally important leadership capabilities. If you're an HR leader, CHRO, people leader, or executive trying to figure out what leadership looks like in the age of AI, this conversation will challenge you to think differently about your role. **In this episode, we discuss:** • Why the biggest threat to HR may not be AI • The Hero's Journey and HR's "refusal of the call" • Why great leaders intentionally create productive discomfort • The danger of deferring your judgment to AI • The four leadership archetypes: King, Warrior, Magician, and Lover • Why psychological safety doesn't mean avoiding difficult conversations • How HR can become the connective tissue of the organization • Why human capital should be viewed as a profit center • How leaders can help people discover strengths they don't see in themselves • Why transformation has to start with the leader **⏱️ TIMESTAMPS** 00:00 — Why AI may not be the biggest threat to HR 01:13 — Meet Tony Dina: From corporate tech leader to depth coach 02:27 — The Coach Mindset: Living in the uncomfortable 04:47 — Why great leaders make their teams uncomfortable 05:46 — AI, HR, and the danger of deferring human judgment 07:21 — Leadership archetypes and Carl Jung 08:13 — The King, Warrior, Magician & Lover archetypes 11:43 — AI as cognitive offloading: Where the real danger begins 14:20 — The Hero's Journey and refusing the call to change 16:33 — What leaders are struggling with in the age of AI 18:18 — Why human capital should be a profit center 23:55 — Have we confused psychological safety with comfort? 25:49 — A four-stage framework for leading people through change 28:53 — The real monster in the Hero's Journey 29:50 — What non-dualism can teach us about leadership 33:54 — 3 things leaders need to start doing today 35:22 — Where to connect with Tony 36:07 — The FutHRist: 5 Mindsets of the Future HR Pro **Connect with Tony Dina:** 🌐 crucialcanvas.com 📝 crucialcanvas.substack.com --- AI is changing the role of HR. I believe the professionals who remain relevant won't simply learn new technology — they'll develop new ways of thinking. That's the idea behind my upcoming book, *The FutHRist: The 5 Mindsets of the Future HR Pro.* I break down the five mindsets I believe HR professionals will need to thrive in the age of AI: The Architect. The CEO. The Engineer. The Scientist. The Coach. The book is available 9/14/26. Want to see where you stand across the five mindsets? Take the free FutHRist assessment at trentcotton.com. *The Human Capitalist Podcast — at the intersection of AI and HR leadership.* *Hosted by Trent Cotton, author of The FutHRist: The 5 Mindsets of the Future HR Pro — available this fall. Take your free assessment at [www.trentcotton.com](http://www.trentcotton.com)* #HumanResources #FutureOfHR #AI #HRLeadership #FutureOfWork Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

37 min8/24/2026

Upwork Earnings and Lattice Acquisition

Employers using Dalia can double their conversion of career site visitors into qualified applicants and hires. Double the hires from traffic you already have. That's how you start cutting your dependence on Indeed. Learn more at dalia.co. That's D-A-L-I-A dot C-O. SAN FRANCISCO — Lattice, the best-in-class people platform where people and AI succeed together, today announced the acquisition of Pando, the just-in-time performance platform, and the appointment of Pando founder and CEO Barbra Gago as Chief Marketing and Strategy Officer. https://hrtechfeed.com/lattice-acquires-a-performance-platform/ CEO Hayden Brown detailed a structural transformation across the platform. While automated tools and AI solutions are reducing client demand for basic, entry-level freelance tasks, demand for specialized talent and complex projects is surging: https://hrtechfeed.com/upwork-pivots-to-high-value-work-as-ai-automation-weighs-on-volume-and-guidance/ Major announcements from two HR tech firms…hireEZ and Hirevue highlight two complementary trends driving the AI evolutionhe rise of agentic AI workflows that co-pilot talent acquisition, and a shift toward validated, science-backed skills evaluation. https://hrtechfeed.com/beyond-the-resume-how-2-hr-tech-firms-are-rebuilding-enterprise-recruitment-around-ai-agents-and-skills/ SAN FRANCISCO — Upwork Inc. (NASDAQ: UPWK) reported its second-quarter 2026 financial results, beating quarterly profit expectations through disciplined cost management but trimming its full-year outlook as artificial intelligence continues to automate lower-complexity tasks on the freelance platform.Key Q2 2026 Financial Highlights Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6 min8/21/2026

Navigating Responsible AI in HR with Susan Jackson and Tara Torres

The Purple Acorn HR Morning Show

Join host Kyle Lagunas in this eye-opening episode of Transformation Realness as he sits down with Susan Jackson and Tara Torres, two seasoned experts in talent acquisition and AI optimization. Together, they delve into the complexities of implementing responsible AI in HR and talent management, discussing the challenges and opportunities that come with this rapidly evolving landscape. Susan Jackson brings over 15 years of experience in leading talent acquisition technology operations at global organizations, while Tara Torres shares her extensive background in building teams and driving AI optimization. As members of the Human-Centric AI Council, they provide invaluable insights into the hurdles HR leaders face, particularly the surprising difficulty of partnering with HR itself to get responsible AI initiatives off the ground. Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of why AI feels intimidating to HR and talent leaders, the importance of breaking down complex AI topics into manageable pieces, and how building strong cross-functional partnerships can lead to success. Discover the nuanced perspectives on AI legislation, compliance, and the need for a foundational understanding rather than encyclopedic knowledge in this engaging conversation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

48 min8/20/2026

#99 - The Gig Economy's Weirdest Job: Teaching Robots to Take Over - Presented by CalendarPA.com

This week the crew dives into one of the strangest corners of the AI economy: robotics companies paying Indian workers, from waste sorters to homemakers, a few dollars an hour to wear head mounted cameras and capture footage of everyday tasks like welding, stitching, and sorting. That footage is training the humanoid robots built by companies like Figure AI, Boston Dynamics, and Unitree, raising uncomfortable questions about consent, awareness, and whether the people doing this work fully understand they may be helping automate their own jobs. It's a story that sits right at the intersection of labor, ethics, and where AI development actually gets its raw material. From there, the show shifts into talent acquisition with a panel featuring Jocelyn King, Kyle Lagunas, and Hayden Field breaking down where TA is headed, how to actually influence hiring managers, and what practitioners can do to maximize their impact. Guest Kyle Forrest joins Trent Cotton for our Talk Nerdy with iCIMS segment, and Josh Jones of ERE Media closes things out with a look at the ERE Recruiting Innovation Summit, happening November 10 and 11 in San Diego, including what's new for 2026 and why practitioner led content is drawing TA leaders back for direct access to the people actually doing the work. Make sure to give our sponsors some love, CalendarPA.com and Talent Tech PR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

60 min8/18/2026

Newly Hired Chief People Officer Stef Bloom

Stef Bloom is now the Chief People Officer at Spear Physical & Occupational Therapy, where she leads the company's people strategy across talent, culture, leadership development, and organizational growth. She brings nearly 20 years of experience building and scaling People functions at high-growth brands, including Framebridge, Casper, and Warby Parker. We talked about their HR tech stack, building culture and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

29 min8/17/2026

Gen Z Isn’t Lazy—Your Management Style Is Outdated

Gen Z gets called lazy, entitled, difficult, and impossible to manage.But what if the real problem isn’t Gen Z?In this episode of The Human Capitalist Podcast, Trent Cotton sits down with Devin Collins, a leader managing a large team that includes dozens of Gen Z employees, to talk about what actually works.The answer isn’t lowering standards. It’s creating clearer ones.They discuss why Gen Z responds to transparency, immediate feedback, visible career paths, authentic leadership, clear boundaries, and managers who are willing to be human while still holding the line.You’ll hear how Devin approaches:Monthly career and well-being conversationsImmediate feedback instead of waiting for annual reviewsClear progression and promotion expectationsPerformance management without blindsiding employeesBalancing authenticity with professional standardsGiving Gen Z room to innovate with AICreating team environments people actually want to be part ofDeveloping early-career talent before bad habits take holdOne of the biggest lessons from the conversation: the leadership practices that work with Gen Z are often the same practices every generation should have been getting all along.And when leaders get it right, the performance follows.If you manage Gen Z—or will soon—this episode is worth watching.Subscribe for more conversations about HR, leadership, workforce strategy, AI, and the future of work.#GenZ #Leadership #HumanResources #Management #FutureOfWork #HRLeadership #WorkplaceCulture #EmployeeExperience Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

32 min8/17/2026

Nobody owns the decision that costs you rent

A model spends 300 milliseconds on your resume and the decision follows you for years. Courtrooms are fighting over whether hiring algorithms tilt toward some candidates or against others, and both sides are arguing about the wrong thing. This episode makes the case that the real scandal is not the bias setting. It is that nobody has to sign their name next to a rejection. ... Brought to you by: Career Intelligence Weekly https://newsletter.jimstroud.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10 min8/17/2026

#98: Why Creators Are Going Back to Corporate Jobs ft. Lissette Calveiro

Creators were supposed to leave corporate behind. Now some of them are going back — and companies are creating roles specifically for people with creator experience. Lissette Calveiro has spent nearly 15 years in the creator and influencer marketing industry and managed more than $10 million in brand partnerships. Today, she’s watching the creator economy evolve in an unexpected direction: creators are bringing their skills back into companies, while companies are realizing they need creators at the table. In this episode, Lissette explains why creators are moving into corporate roles, what these new creator-focused jobs actually look like, and why going back to a corporate job doesn’t mean the creator economy failed. We also talk about why authority and expertise are becoming more valuable than follower count, how creators should think about pricing brand deals, why sponsorships shouldn't be the only way to monetize your audience, and how to build a creator career that can evolve as your goals change. Plus, Lissette shares the most she's ever made from a sponsored post, the $45,000 deal that went sideways, and why she believes creators have more negotiating power than they think. What You'll Learn: Why creators are going back to corporate Why returning to a corporate role doesn't mean the creator economy failed What creator evangelist, creator advocate, and creator relations roles actually do Why companies need creators involved in their creator strategies How creator experience translates into valuable corporate skills Why authority and expertise are becoming more important than follower count How to build a creator business that doesn't rely entirely on brand deals Resources Mentioned: Influence With Impact: https://influencewithimpact.co/ Rhona's Newsletter: ⁠https://link.rhonapierce.com/newsletter2 Connect with Us: Connect with Lissette: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lissettecalveiro/ Connect with Rhona: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhonabarnettpierce Want to turn your team into creators? Visit ⁠workfluencermedia.com⁠ to learn how we help companies turn employee expertise into content that gets noticed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

39 min8/17/2026

88% of Organizations Get This Wrong About AI and Jobs

Everyone is saying AI will replace HR. The data says something different. Every week there's another headline predicting the end of entry-level jobs, the replacement of knowledge workers, or the death of Human Resources as we know it. But is that what's actually happening? In this episode of The Human Capitalist Podcast, I sit down with Kyle Forrest, who leads Deloitte's Future of HR research, to unpack the real data behind AI, workforce demographics, talent shortages, and the future of work. We discuss why organizations are struggling to redesign work, why only 7% of companies believe they're effectively integrating humans and AI, and what HR leaders need to do today to prepare for the next decade. Whether you're an HR professional, CHRO, business leader, recruiter, or simply interested in the future of work, this conversation is packed with practical insights backed by data—not headlines. In this episode: Why AI isn't replacing HR professionals The three workforce trends every leader should understand The coming demographic shift that will reshape hiring Why Gen Z is taking ownership of career development How organizations should redesign work instead of simply automating it Why trust—not technology—is becoming the biggest AI challenge What HR leaders can do today to future-proof their careers If you enjoyed this conversation, Like, Subscribe, and share it with someone who's navigating AI and the future of work. Question for you: What do you think will have the biggest impact on HR over the next five years: AI, demographics, or leadership? Let me know in the comments. Chapters 00:00 – AI Is Replacing HR... Or Is It? 00:49 – Why I Invited Kyle Forrest 01:35 – Meet Kyle & The Future of HR 03:02 – The Three Biggest Workforce Trends 05:01 – The Coming Demographic Shift 08:10 – Why Gen Z Is Different 12:17 – Why Gen Z Is More Skeptical About AI 13:14 – The AI Trust Problem 15:47 – Is AI Really Replacing Jobs? 17:14 – The Data Most Leaders Miss 19:59 – The Hidden Cost of AI Automation 22:02 – Will There Be Enough Workers? 25:58 – How AI Will Transform HR Roles 31:03 – The Future of Human Resources 31:47 – Kyle's Mic Drop Advice 36:16 – Where to Connect with Kyle Forrest 37:36 – Final Thoughts Are you ready for the future of HR? Take the FutHRist assessment here: https://www.trentcotton.com/futhrist-start-here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

38 min8/15/2026

Job Board News and a CEO Quits

The Purple Acorn HR Morning Show

This episode is sponsored by Dalia— Who's ready for a cold hard fact? Indeed's pricing model -- and all programmatic job advertising -- is based on driving volume. Not outcomes. Job boards are incentivized to send you more volume. Meanwhile, TA teams know their career site is already their best source of quality applicants who get hired. Dalia fixes that. Millions of job seekers use Dalia every month to seamlessly connect to employer career sites and apply to jobs using their universal candidate profile. It integrates directly into your ATS, and it works instantly on any career site. Employers using Dalia can double their conversion of career site visitors into qualified applicants and hires. Double the hires from traffic you already have. That's how you start cutting your dependence on Indeed. Learn more at dalia.co. That's D-A-L-I-A dot C-O. Alright rec techies…..here’s what's happening this week. Toby Dayton, the longtime CEO of job market data firm LinkUp and Managing Director at parent company GlobalData, announced on Monday that he will step down at the end of September after a 25-year tenure at the helm. His monthly column on the job market was a must read. https://hrtechfeed.com/linkup-ceo-toby-dayton-to-step-down-after-25-years/ WILMINGTON, Del. — Careerminds, a global workforce solutions and career technology provider, announced today that it has acquired Jobrapido, one of the world’s leading job search and job distribution platforms. https://hrtechfeed.com/careerminds-acquires-jobrapido/ CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Medality, a TrueLearn brand, announced the launch of the Medality Job Board at jobs.medality.com, a hiring platform built exclusively for radiology. The new job board helps radiologists, residents, and fellows discover vetted career opportunities from leading academic institutions, private practices, and health systems, while giving employers direct access to the highly engaged physicians who already make up Medality’s education community. https://hrtechfeed.com/medality-launches-job-board-connecting-employers-with-radiology-talent/ Recruit Holdings released its Q1 FY2026 earnings results (covering April 1 to June 30, 2026), and the headline story is a massive performance boost driven primarily by its HR Technology segment—led by strong dynamics in the U.S. market. https://hrtechfeed.com/recruit-holdings-hr-tech-segment-soars-q1-results-and-big-guidance-upgrades/ SAN FRANCISCO—-Metaview, the Agentic Recruiting Platform trusted by more than 5,000 companies, today announced the acquisition of AI-native recruiting firm Reval. Founders Seth Tilliss and Aditya Gupta will join Metaview to accelerate development of fillmore, its autonomous AI coworker that owns recruiting top of funnel, from sourcing candidates to booking qualified screening calls. https://hrtechfeed.com/metaview-acquires-reval-to-accelerate-the-shift-from-ai-assistants-to-ai-coworkers/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

6 min8/13/2026

Beyond Broadcast: Rebuilding Agency Culture for a Hybrid World - ep. #030

Return to People

How do high-growth creative agencies balance rapid expansion, shifting workplace models, and intentional human connection without fracturing their core culture? In the latest episode of the Return to People Podcast, host Kaleem Clarkson sits down with Christian Jacobsen, Co-founder and Board Member of The Many. From 30 years in advertising forged on Madison Avenue and sharpened through a landmark stint with Red Bull to leading a global creative agency that has won Lions at Cannes, Christian brings a rare combination of strategic depth, entrepreneurial grit, and cultural fluency to modern workplace transformation. This conversation uncovers what happens when a high-growth agency collides with the seismic disruptions of the pandemic era and what a thoughtful leader does to rebuild from the inside out. As headcount doubled in a fully virtual environment, informal founder processes began to fracture, creating operational strain, burnout, and isolated team pockets with competing norms. Rather than implementing rigid corporate mandates, leadership intentionally built a flexibility-first hybrid model that balances local collaboration with seasonal work-from-anywhere windows. Drawing from his upcoming book, Wired to Participate, Christian also explores why humanity's fundamental wiring for tribal connection remains our greatest asset in an AI-driven world. "People are the core of everything and the heart of everything... Growth without operational intention can fracture culture. You have to protect the people while you scale the business." The episode dives straight into the real friction points and major wins of running a modern hybrid agency: The Core Challenges: Rapid growth without standardized operations created information gaps and fragmented a unified culture into isolated team pockets. Managing remote leadership development and addressing perceived equity tensions between office and virtual perks required moving away from surveillance toward intentional workplace design. The Core Successes: The Many designed a trust-first hybrid model featuring flexible core days, relocation support for LA returns, and two dedicated work-from-anywhere periods (July and the holiday season). By prioritizing autonomy and human connection, they successfully stabilized employee experience while driving performance Learn More About Christian Christian's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/christian-jacobsen-b7222811/ The Many's Website: https://www.themany.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

42 min8/12/2026

Episode #206 Hardcore Softskills

CareerTALKS Podcast

In this episode I spoke with Yadi Caro, author of 'Hardcore Soft Skills.' We discussed the importance of soft skills in various environments, particularly in the military and corporate sectors. Yadi shares her background, experiences, and insights on how soft skills are essential for effective communication, leadership, and teamwork. The conversation also touches on emotional intelligence, ownership, and the challenges of applying soft skills in high-stress situations. Yadi emphasizes the need for continuous improvement in these areas and advocates for the normalization of soft skills education across industries. 🌐Career Capital Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

52 min8/11/2026

#98 - Ditching AI Resumes & Human-Centric AI Council Agenda - Presented by CalendarPA.com

In Episode 98 of The HR Morning Show, hosts Serge Boudreau and Danielle Farage break down significant structural shifts impacting the tech sector and corporate operations. The episode leads off with an analysis of TikTok's operational shutdown of its Nashville hub, which resulted in the elimination of 250 roles as part of a broader industry push to consolidate real estate footprints and centralize technical talent. The co-hosts also examine new data from Challenger, Gray & Christmas showing that despite broader labor market stabilization, enterprise technology firms continue to drive targeted job cuts as capital rapidly shifts toward artificial intelligence infrastructure and operational automation. The broadcast continues with a deep dive alongside featured guest Kyle Lagunas into the Year Two Agenda for the Human-Centric AI Council, highlighting how organizations can ethically navigate digital transformation without losing focus on the employee experience. Additionally, Trent and guest Cliff Stevenson drop in for the "Talk Nerdy with iCIMS" segment to discuss data-backed talent acquisition trends. Closing out the show, Serge presents a weather report focused on talent acquisition best practices, explaining why candidates must step away from using AI-generated resumes and how recruiters can better evaluate authentic candidate capability. Make sure to give our sponsors CalendarPA.com and Talent Tech PR some love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

68 min8/11/2026

ExecThread Turns 10 with CEO Joe Meyer

Today I’ll be talking with Joe Meyer the founder and CEO ExecThread which just turned 10 years old… If you dont know ExecThread they are a curated marketplace of crowdsourced career opportunities for the C-Suite & Board level. Joe shared on Linkedin recently that they just surpassed 900,000 registered members so i Thought it would be a good time to catch up with him and the business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

24 min8/10/2026

Time Travelers in Your Pipeline

In this episode: One in five LinkedIn users has rewritten a job they already left. A new Stanford study caught "time travelers" adding AI skills to old roles, deleting DEI, and letting chatbots ghostwrite their pasts. What the edits reveal, and why a freshly polished old job is the loudest hire-me signal nobody is watching. ... Brought to you by my newsletters: The Recruiting Life Career Intelligence Weekly https://newsletter.jimstroud.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12 min8/10/2026

#97: How he gets brand deals with a small following ft. Lloyd George

Most creators assume they need a huge following to land brand deals. They don't. Lloyd George has been on both sides of the creator economy. He's worked inside major agencies running campaigns for brands like Coca-Cola, Kevin Hart, and The Rock, while building his own creator business on the side. Now he's gone full-time as a creator and freelancer. In this episode of Workfluencer, Lloyd pulls back the curtain on what actually happens when brands decide which creators to hire—and why follower count is often much less important than creators think. We talk about how small creators can land brand deals, why creators disqualify themselves before ever pitching, the role relationships play in getting opportunities, and how Lloyd thinks about pricing and negotiating brand partnerships. We also get into the much bigger question of when a creator is actually ready to leave their day job, why having a steady paycheck can protect your creative business, and how surrounding yourself with other creators can change what you believe is possible. Plus, Lloyd shares the biggest sponsored post he's landed, why he blocks people on social media, and the creator analytics he'd love to peek at. What You'll Learn: Why creators disqualify themselves from brand deals, and how to stop How to meet the decision makers who hire creators, even outside major cities Why relationships can matter more than follower count How creators can increase the value of a brand deal What Lloyd learned from seeing six-figure creator campaigns How to know when you're ready to go full-time How to build confidence around charging what you're worth Resources Mentioned: The Creator Ledger Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCreatorLedger1 Sponsor Magnet by Justin Moore: https://www.sponsormagnet.com Rhona's Newsletter: https://link.rhonapierce.com/newsletter2 Connect With Us Connect with Lloyd: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lloyd-george-634a7793/ Connect with Rhona: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhonabarnettpierce Want to turn your team into creators? Visit workfluencermedia.com to learn how we help companies turn employee expertise into content that gets noticed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

45 min8/10/2026

Indeed Pulls Back Auto Apply

Job search giant Indeed has officially paused the fully automated mode of its newly launched “Apply for Me” feature, following swift resistance from recruiters and employers concerned about paying for bot-generated job applications. https://hrtechfeed.com/indeed-hits-pause-on-apply-for-me-ai-feature-after-employer-pushback/ ZIP Recruiter Total Revenue: $118.1 million, a 5% increase year-over-year and $6 million above the midpoint of the company’s previous guidance. https://hrtechfeed.com/ziprecruiter-tops-q2-2026-expectations-as-ai-matching-drives-growth-and-debt-buyback-boosts-profits/ Clearanjob Revenue grew 14% year-over-year to $15.6 million. Dice Revenue dropped 14% year-over-year to $15.8 million. https://hrtechfeed.com/dhi-group-reports-mixed-q2-2026-results-defense-hiring-soars-as-tech-market-struggles-to-recover/ NEW YORK — Symphony Talent, a global leader in talent acquisition solutions, today announced the launch of AI Search Visibility Solutions, a new offering that gives talent acquisition (TA) and employer brand (EB) leaders a benchmarked, repeatable way to understand, influence, and continuously improve how their organization appears across leading AI search platforms https://hrtechfeed.com/symphony-talent-launches-ai-search-visibility-solutions/ SAN FRANCISCO — Global HR and payroll platform Deel has announced the acquisition of Clarity, an AI cybersecurity company specializing in deepfake detection, identity verification, and fraud prevention. https://hrtechfeed.com/deel-crosses-1-5b-arr-announces-its-15th-acquisition/ SANTA MONICA, Calif. — ZipRecruiter, Inc. (NYSE: ZIP) reported its second-quarter 2026 financial results on Wednesday, delivering revenue that topped company expectations alongside a substantial boost to net income. Key Financial HighlightsColo. — DHI Group, Inc. (NYSE: DHX), the parent company behind online career marketplaces ClearanceJobs and Dice, reported its second-quarter 2026 financial results on Wednesday. The report highlights a stark contrast between two distinct segments of the employment landscape: a booming defense sector and a sluggish general technology hiring market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

5 min8/6/2026

The AI Productivity Promise with Matt Charney and Brandice Payne