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Listen "#1 - Is HR Your Friend? And Are Office Influencers the Future?"
Episode Synopsis
It’s our very first show — and your new favorite way to close out the working day. Host Matt Alder (you might know him from Recruiting Future) kicks off The Alder Hour, part of the Purple Acorn Network, with lively discussions, special guests, and a cold (alcohol-free) beer in hand.
This week, Jocelyn King tackles a tricky workplace dilemma: Is it ever okay for someone to go to HR on your behalf? Spoiler: it depends. Meanwhile, Rhona Pierce dives into the trend of companies hiring full-time “office influencers” — is this just a flash in the pan or a permanent shift in employer branding?
We also welcome our very first guest, Debby Clement, VP of Global Talent Acquisition at Pax8. Debby shares real-world insights on scaling global hiring processes, navigating AI disruption, and why your recruitment team must master the RACI framework if you want to stay competitive.
Plus:
Matt opens a Beavertown Laser Crush and unpacks the jaw-dropping news that Klarna plans to cut half its workforce due to AI — and why it’s a wake-up call for HR and TA professionals everywhere.
A discussion on the growing distrust toward HR, and why “HR isn’t your friend” narratives are damaging organizations.
Practical advice for HR leaders on how to build trust, avoid gossip-driven complaints, and focus on mentorship.
Rhona reveals why companies chasing TikTok trends need to be strategic when hiring influencers — it’s about building a community, not just churning out content.
🎙 Clock out, tune in, and let's rethink the future of work — together.
Find out more at PurpleAcornNetwork.com. Follow us on LinkedIn and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!
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This week, Jocelyn King tackles a tricky workplace dilemma: Is it ever okay for someone to go to HR on your behalf? Spoiler: it depends. Meanwhile, Rhona Pierce dives into the trend of companies hiring full-time “office influencers” — is this just a flash in the pan or a permanent shift in employer branding?
We also welcome our very first guest, Debby Clement, VP of Global Talent Acquisition at Pax8. Debby shares real-world insights on scaling global hiring processes, navigating AI disruption, and why your recruitment team must master the RACI framework if you want to stay competitive.
Plus:
Matt opens a Beavertown Laser Crush and unpacks the jaw-dropping news that Klarna plans to cut half its workforce due to AI — and why it’s a wake-up call for HR and TA professionals everywhere.
A discussion on the growing distrust toward HR, and why “HR isn’t your friend” narratives are damaging organizations.
Practical advice for HR leaders on how to build trust, avoid gossip-driven complaints, and focus on mentorship.
Rhona reveals why companies chasing TikTok trends need to be strategic when hiring influencers — it’s about building a community, not just churning out content.
🎙 Clock out, tune in, and let's rethink the future of work — together.
Find out more at PurpleAcornNetwork.com. Follow us on LinkedIn and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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