This episode is brought to you by "The Recruiting Life" newsletter. https://jimstroud.beehiiv.com Today's guest: My guest is Bill Banham, founder and Editor at HR Gazette Magazine, host of the popular HRchat Podcast (which is then most downloaded HR and careers podcast in Canada, 7 in the US and number 10 globally) and organizer of various HR-related summits and meetups in Canada, the US and the UK including DisruptHR. With nearly 15 years experience in HR tech and HR media, he's also...

Hey recruiters, your recruiting days are over, thanks to AI. At least, according to my guest - Stanislaw Wasowicz, VP Growth and Partnerships for Scotty Technologies. Be warned. This interview will induce fear and dread to the technophobic in the recruitment industry. Listener discretion is advised. | Visit Scotty AI and request a free demo today. https://www.scottytechnologies.com/ | This episode brought to you by "The Recruiting Life" newsletter. https://jimstroud.beehiiv.com Learn more...

At many organizations, the most common fear among executives is an employee lawsuit. The number of employee filings each year continues to be high with no sign of slowing down. Win or lose, defending a lawsuit by a disgruntled former employee with an attorney is costly, time-consuming, and affects all aspects of an otherwise thriving business. In today's podcast, Jim Stroud interviews Matthew Grabell, author of "The Employee Lawyer's Playbook" for a very interesting conversation that will...

The Jim Stroud Podcast is brought to you by "The Recruiting Life" newsletter: https://jimstroud.beehiiv.com In this episode, Jim Stroud chats with Shelly MacConnell – Chief Strategy Officer at Win about the rise of side hustles in order to receive fertility treatment coverage, as well as: Why working for fertility benefits rather than a paycheck has grown in popularity How the increase in side hustles shows that there is still a lack of accessibility to fertility care as many women cannot...

Jim Stroud interviews Jean Eddy, President and CEO of American Student Assistance, about future-proofing the careers of today's college students. Pretty much, why go to college today if AI will be doing the job tomorrow? Other discussion points... The education system needs to redefine what "career success" means for today's learners Students must achieve early access to diverse career paths. Top skills students need to obtain in high school for the jobs of tomorrow Advice for parents who...

In my interview with Scott Morris, CEO of PropulsionAI, we discuss unsuccessful return to the office policies and the evolution of the job description. The consensus? Traditional job descriptions are passe; what brings the most benefit are outcome-oriented job descriptions. Scott addresses issues related to a paradigm switch that would massively impact any recruiting organization. | This episode is brought to you by "The Recruiting Life" newsletter. Subscribe now at:...

In the latest issue of "The Recruiting Life" newsletter, I wrote an article called, "Why do women bully women at work?" When researching that article, I asked my social media followers to share any testimonies they might have concerning women bullying women at work and... be careful what you wish for because you just might get it. In this episode I share stories of tortured women and offer solutions to keep it from happening again in the future. | The article referenced in this podcast can be...

Jim Stroud interviews Robert Sheen, CEO of Trusaic about the state of pay equity, pay transparency, and what companies are doing to achieve pay equity. There is also some debate on if companies should pay everyone the same when some employees work harder, and are more talented, than others. | This episode is brought to you by "The Recruiting Life" newsletter. Follow it now at https://jimstroud.beehiiv.com ABOUT MY GUEST Robert Sheen is the founder and CEO of Trusaic, a leading software...

Employee Monitoring is on the rise! According to Pew Research, a variety of digital tools are being used to monitor workers across various industries, some of which use artificial intelligence (AI) to try to gain insights into workers’ performance. These tools can track what workers do on their computers, how they are driving on the job, their movements within the workplace and even their tone of voice when speaking with customers. Is this a good thing or a bad thing? I weigh the pros and...

In my interview with Andrew Crapuchettes, CEO of RedBalloon, I found out that Indeed.com was banning customers because of their politics. Wow! We also discussed how politics was impacting the workplace and how it was likely to get worse with a Presidential election pending. We also touched on the following: Should business owners be telling their workers how to vote? When did American flags in the office become offensive? And what is the proper way to discriminate in your hiring...

How is that return to the office policy working out for you? Well, if your company is Grindr, its not working out too well. In case you had not heard, Grindr lost half of its workforce over a 2-day return to office mandate. Ouch! I share the details and offer suggestions to prevent the same thing from happening at your company. AND... I am speaking at SourceCon about the impact of artificial intelligence on the recruitment industry. Use my discount code to get 10% off the ticket price....

Today I had the distinct pleasure of interviewing Genevieve Hawkins, author of “Mentally at Work.” We discussed her motivations for writing this book, workplace strategies for encouraging good mental health in the workplace, the future of mental health in the workplace and just how much should a company focus on the mental health of their workers. After all they are there to work and not receive therapy, well, that answer may surprise you. Tune in for a VERY interesting chat. AND... I am...

In this episode, I discuss an emerging HR trend that has certainly flown under my radar. Imagine this, major corporations like Adobe, Nvidia, Bank of America, and Bristol Myers Squibb are taking a unique approach by introducing menopause-specific benefits. (Yes, you read that correctly.) While not a widely talked-about subject, these tailored benefits are gaining traction for a reason... cost savings. Join me as I follow the money, lay out what exactly are menopause-specific benefits and...

Big box electronics retailer Best Buy is under fire after it was revealed a company leadership program specifically bars white people from participating. (Is that racist?) As you might expect there was outrage online about this and calls for boycotting. The whole incident had me thinking about diversity training and how it tends to be taught these days. So much so, I wrote a special report on it called "Racism Reimagined: How Wokeism is Destroying the Workplace." In this episode, I read an...

Jim Stroud interviews Stephane Rivard, CEO of Hiring Branch to discuss eliminating bias from the interview process and what better way is there to do that than by removing interviewing from the hiring process completely. Questions asked in this podcast include: What are some common biases and stereotypes that HR professionals should be aware of during the hiring process? What steps can organizations take to eliminate discrimination and promote diversity in their hiring practices? What...

What happens when a large percentage of workers are displaced by AI at the same time? Most likely, government intervention, which means regulation, lots and lots of regulation. In fact, its already starting to happen. I am speaking of the No Robot Bosses Act making its way through Congress. I discuss the bill and what it may mean for small businesses in this episode. FYI: I am speaking about the impact of artificial intelligence on the recruitment industry at SourceCon in Minneapolis, MN,...

Today, I had the distinct pleasure of chatting with Julie Lammers, Senior VP at American Student Assistance. We talked about the power of work-based learning in preparing students for success. I believe it is a topic that is near and dear to her heart and when you listen to our discussion, I think you will agree with me. In this podcast, discover the power of work-based learning in preparing students for success and the key challenges in providing universal access. Get practical advice on...

Companies are focusing a lot of attention, and a lot of investment, in technology. All too often, they overlook the importance of interpersonal skills and the business benefit they bring. A potential resolution to the imbalance might be in exploring the benefits of social leadership and expressive writing. I discuss the relevance of these concepts in life and the workplace with Katiya Xiong, Founder of Deep Coalition, a global movement to partner with 10,000 CEOs pledging to merge the...

In this episode of The Jim Stroud Podcast, Jim interviews Siadhal Magos, CEO and Co-Founder of Metaview. Siadhal shares insights on AI's impact on the recruitment industry. Together, Magos and Stroud, discuss recruiter readiness for AI, training for HR professionals, and the redefined skills required for success. The episode also explores how AI affects the human aspects of recruiting, personal connections, and networking. Siadhal also highlights AI's role in reducing time and costs,...

On July 5, 2023, NY Local Law 144 takes effect. If you are using technology to manage your hiring and promotion decisions, a $1500 fine per day, per tool, may be applicable. Are you aware of this? Are you prepared for this? Or, are you like... meh. No matter how you may feel about NYLocal Law 144 (aka the Automated Employment Decisions Tool law) it is only a harbinger of things to come. In this podcast, Jim Stroud speaks with Zachary Long of Conductor AI to discuss the ramifications of NY...

Have you ever felt that you could not get any work done because of meetings? If so, this is the episode for you. Jim Stroud interviewed Aleksandra Sulimko , CHRO of TheSoul Publishing where they have implemented a no-meetings policy! How is that possible? How is it working out? Spoiler alert: Its working very well. Tune in for the details and maybe become inspired to champion a similar policy at your company. MENTIONED IN THIS PODCAST: Source Owls: https://bit.ly/SourceOwls TheSoul...

There is a battle raging, right now, over the soul of artificial intelligence. Going forward, should AI tools be developed in an open-source environment or a closed-source environment? What are the advantages and disadvantages of developing in either direction and how will it impact the future of HR technology? Plus, are you familiar with the Automated Employment Decisions Tools law in New York, also known as New York Local Law 144? If not, you will hear more about it when it takes effect on...

Join Jim Stroud in a captivating conversation with Barb Hyman, CEO of Sapia, as they explore the ethical considerations of AI in hiring. Uncover the potential biases and discrimination in AI-driven systems, while discovering practical strategies to promote fairness, diversity, and inclusion. Gain insights from real-world cases, learn about transparency, and how job candidates can play a role in holding organizations accountable for ethical AI practices in hiring. Discover how organizations...

Join us in an insightful conversation with Rachel Lyubovitzky, a trailblazing entrepreneur and AI enthusiast, as she shares her expertise and experiences in leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) to shape the modern workplace. As the CEO, co-founder, and Chairwoman of Setuply, and with a remarkable track record of successful exits, Rachel brings a wealth of knowledge to the table. In this captivating episode, Rachel delves into the impact of AI on the workplace and unveils specific...