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  • #29 - LIVE from the SHRM '25 Expo Floor with guest Michael Dickerson

    #29 - LIVE from the SHRM '25 Expo Floor with guest Michael Dickerson
    2025/07/01
    Hosts Jocelyn King and Rhona Barnett-Pierce are broadcasting LIVE from the San Diego Conference Center at SHRM25, talking about all things conferences - from inappropriate behavior in the Situation Room or oversized swag on Trending or Ending, we've got a great episode for you. We are also joined by guest Michael Dickerson, CEO of Dickerson Consulting Group, to dive into all things Mental Health. This episode is presented by VirgilHR. Make sure to visit their page to learn more about them. Catch more Purple Acorn content at PurpleAcornNetwork.com, or just swing by and say hello to us on the conference floor.
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    27 分
  • #28 - Is ChatGPT Making You Dumber at Work?

    #28 - Is ChatGPT Making You Dumber at Work?
    2025/06/23
    What do pro tennis, international staffing, and "violent execution" have in common? Walter Sabrin. On this episode of The Alder Hour, Matt, Rhona, and Jocelyn welcome Walter to the show for a no-holds-barred conversation about scaling a global workforce, building culture through 91 acquisitions, and mastering LinkedIn before most people even had a profile. Plus, the crew dives into the latest headlines—from fake candidates and Gen Z hiring shifts to the future of work in an AI-powered world.
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    57 分
  • #27 - The Rise of 'New-Collar' Jobs and the Fall of Degree Requirements

    #27 - The Rise of 'New-Collar' Jobs and the Fall of Degree Requirements
    2025/06/16
    With Matt Alder out this week, guest host John Baldino joins Rhona for a special takeover they’ve officially dubbed The Baldino Hour. Together, they bring energy, opinions, and sharp takes on what’s next in HR and talent. Special guest Enrique Ruiz, Founder of STRM, joins the conversation to explore how HR teams can lead through uncertainty and innovation — and why the best workforce strategies today are all about clarity, agility, and human connection. Here’s what’s covered in this episode: 📉 Degrees vs. Skills: Why companies like Udemy are eliminating degree requirements — and what that signals about how hiring is changing. 🧠 HR Strategy in the Age of AI: Enrique Ruiz offers his take on how HR leaders can balance tech and humanity to build resilient, people-first organizations. 🎯 Defining “People Strategy”: Enrique unpacks what strategy actually looks like in practice, and why alignment between HR and business outcomes is everything. 📆 SHRM 2025 Preview: From Jason Sudeikis keynoting to podcasting booths and ice cream socials, the crew highlights what to expect this summer in Vegas. 🧢 New Collar Jobs: The “Trending or Ending?” segment dives into the rise of nontraditional career paths and whether the term “blue collar” is officially out. Plus: Enrique teases his upcoming podcast with Purple Acorn and invites listeners to send in their questions and topics using https://sayhi.chat/allinrecruiting. Follow the Purple Acorn Network on LinkedIn to stay plugged into this and all of our shows — including From the Desk, The HR Morning Show, My First Job, and From X to Z.
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    55 分
  • #26 - Influencer Employees & Hiring Missteps

    #26 - Influencer Employees & Hiring Missteps
    2025/06/09
    What do leaders keep getting wrong about hiring? Matt Alder, Rhona, and Jocelyn break it down — and explore what’s working, what’s not, and what’s changing fast. Warden AI co-founder Jeffrey Pole joins to talk about building tech that doesn’t just hire faster but hires fairer — from real-time bias audits to launching public trust reports. He shares how startup grit, regulatory momentum, and emotional readiness all shaped his path from Onfido to founding Warden AI. 🔗 Don’t forget to follow Purple Acorn on LinkedIn for show updates and behind-the-scenes content.
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    59 分
  • #25 - Ghostworking, The Workday Lawsuit & Parental Leave

    #25 - Ghostworking, The Workday Lawsuit & Parental Leave
    2025/06/02
    In Episode 25 of The Alder Hour, Matt Alder, Rhona, and Jocelyn break down the biggest stories shaping the future of work. From the Workday lawsuit to the rise of “ghostworking”—employees faking productivity—this episode is packed with hot takes, humor, and a splash of Points & Pints. Plus, we spotlight a construction company rethinking parental leave without leaning on temp hires. We are also joined by Cynthia Abbott Kerr, CEO of Wellpay.AI. 🚀 Tune in to The Alder Hour — where work meets wit. Live every Monday on MUX and available on all major podcast platforms.
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    54 分
  • #24 - Data-Driven HR: John Federman on the Future of People Analytics

    #24 - Data-Driven HR: John Federman on the Future of People Analytics
    2025/05/26
    This episode takes us back to UNLEASH 2025 and our conversation with John Federman, CEO of HireRoad, to explore how data is reshaping the HR landscape. John dives into the role of People Insight, High Road’s powerful people analytics tool, and how it equips organizations to make smarter, more strategic decisions about their workforce. From identifying high-performing recruiters to diagnosing turnover at the team level, John shares real-world examples of how HR leaders can move from reactive to proactive using data. We also get an exclusive look at their latest product launch: People Insight Essentials, a scalable, low-cost solution that democratizes people analytics for mid-market companies. Whether you're a CHRO, talent leader, or just curious about the future of work, this episode is packed with insight on how to operationalize data for meaningful impact—and what the next 2–3 years might hold for the talent function. ⏱️ Catch it now—your new favorite way to end the workday.📍Powered by Purple Acorn🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you get your podcasts📺 Watch live and follow us on LinkedIn → ⁠purpleacornnetwork.com
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    18 分
  • #23 - Humans vs. Algorithms: Hiring in the Age of AI

    #23 - Humans vs. Algorithms: Hiring in the Age of AI
    2025/05/19
    This week on The Alder Hour, we dive into the tension between automation and authenticity in today’s hiring landscape.🧠 Points & Pints brings two spicy takes:• Why Moderna Merged Its Tech and HR Departments - after partnering with OpenAI• Why your résumé might never reach human hands—and what that means for your job hunt🚨 In The Situation Room, we unpack the risks of bias in AI hiring tools—how they’re shaping candidate experience and what companies must do to fix it.🎤 Then we’re joined by Jamie Leonard, founder of RecFest, to talk about what’s next in TA and whether events like hers are the antidote to the tech-first recruiting age.🆙 Finally, in Trending or Ending, we debate a big one:Are traditional résumés obsolete?The team weighs in with bold takes and surprising stats.Whether you’re a recruiter, founder, or future-of-work wonk, this one’s packed with insight, humor, and real talk.⏱️ Catch it now—your new favorite way to end the workday.📍Powered by Purple Acorn🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple, or wherever you get your podcasts📺 Watch live and follow us on LinkedIn → purpleacornnetwork.com
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    59 分
  • #22 - Unleash Reflections and Burnout Realities

    #22 - Unleash Reflections and Burnout Realities
    2025/05/12
    In this episode of The Alder Hour, we're back in our home studios after a high-energy live week at the Unleash conference. Matt, Rhona, and Jocelyn reunite to reflect on their experiences from the event — from insightful sessions on AI, talent strategy, and DEI, to the buzz of live interviews and networking. Rhona explores the significance of free headshots at conferences as tools of empowerment and visibility, especially for underrepresented professionals. Jocelyn shares a troubling real-world hiring story that highlights persistent bias in recruitment, sparking a candid conversation on the importance of training and accountability for hiring managers. We also dive deep into the topic of burnout — especially among HR and TA professionals who often carry the emotional weight of supporting entire organizations while juggling creative side projects. The team explores how technology, always-on work culture, and content pressures contribute to fatigue, and why true rest (not just shifting focus) is critical. Plus, don’t miss our exclusive interview with Dr. Anna Tavis PhD, Department Chair of Human Capital Management at NYU, who discusses the evolving intersection of education, AI, and the future of work. She brings sharp insight into how learning systems are changing — and why personalization, flexibility, and curiosity will define success in tomorrow’s workforce.
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    55 分