Episode 01 - Recruiting

15/05/2025 43 min Episodio 2
Episode 01 - Recruiting

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Recruiting used to be about finding great talent. Now it feels like applying for a mortgage, joining a secret society, and surviving a reality show — all at once.In Episode 1 of Hero to Zero, host Ken Pearson is joined by Dean Trimble (Managing Director at Jackson Stevens Global) to unpack why the modern hiring is so frustrating — and what to do about it.From job descriptions that read like horoscopes to interview loops that never end, this episode is both a reality check and a roadmap. Plus: a powerful closing story from listener Sean Gibbons about walking away from an opportunity — and choosing empathy over explanation.🎯 Real stories. Real red flags. And no, pizza parties don’t replace performance bonuses.💌 Send us your HR fails: [email protected][Hero to Zero is hosted by Ken Pearson, Executive Coach and Founder of ShadeTree Consulting.]🎙️ Thanks for listening to Hero to Zero — where the real stories of HR, leadership, and corporate life get told (finally). 📩 Got a wild workplace story? We want to hear it:[email protected] 🧠 New episodes drop monthly — subscribe wherever you get your podcasts. Because in HR... it only takes one email to go from hero to zero.