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The Jim Stroud Podcast explores what's happening now and what's happening next in the world of work, life and everything in between. Subscribe to this podcast now, so you don't miss out. And while you're at it, sign up for my newsletter - "The Recruiting Life," which delves deeper into the world of work with articles, comics and surprises every Monday. Sign up now at www.JimStroud.com // In this podcast feed you will also find archived episodes of "The Recruiters Lounge" which featured my co-host Karen Mattonen.
Original air date: APR 2, 2008 - Jim Stroud chat’s with Otis Collier, an Alternative Sourcing Manager for Wachovia. What does that mean? It means he dispenses HR justice for US veterans by creating programs that get veterans (and their spouses) hired by Wachovia. Yooo Joe! If you recruit for a company that does not have a plan in place for recruiting Veterans, bring this podcast to the attention of the powers that be. You MUST listen to this one. Find more great content at JimStroud.com!
Original air date: January 16, 2008 - Smoking is not just bad for your health, but it can get you fired to. McDonald’s puts a new spin on the “Happy Meal.” Identity theft is rampant at a certain chicken plant. How to check if your H-1b applicant is legal. And finally… things are hard out here for a pimp. Yeah, this is a show to remember. | Shout out to HR's Most Dangerous Podcast - Chad and Cheese https://chadcheese.com
Original air date : JUN 12, 2007 - Jim Stroud and Karen Mattonen Visas, Citizenship and Terrorist Recruiting Tactics before describing the plot of an action movie that somebody really needs to make. | Download the free eBook: "Racism Reimagined: How Critical Race Theory Imperils The American Workplace." https://www.tradepub.com/free/w_jims01/ | Subscribe to my daily updates: https://sendfox.com/jimstroud
Original air date - JUL 21, 2006 - Papa Got A Brand New Bag. Rob McGovern, founder of Careerbuilder, has a new venture – Market 10 and its pretty nifty. Rob tells Jim all about it in this podcast and Jim gave it a “thumbs up.” | Download my free ebook - "Racism Reimagined: How Critical Race Theory Imperils the American Workplace" https://www.tradepub.com/free/w_jims01/
Original air date - January 11, 2008 - If Barack Obama became President, what would that mean for the recruiting industry? Plus: Secret Terrorist Recruitment Drives, The Apprentice, the Internet and the Economy.. Links related to this podcast: Racism Reimagined: How Critical Race Theory Imperils the American Workplace - https://www.tradepub.com/free/w_jims01/ Subscribe to Jim Stroud's newsletter - https://sendfox.com/jimstroud
Original air date: November 7, 2006 - Jim Stroud misses Karen Mattonen as he flies solo on this podcast. What’s inside? A sponsor, a big idea and a shameless self-promotional plug. Plus download my free ebook - "Racism Reimagined: How Critical Race Theory Imperils the American Workplace" https://www.tradepub.com/free/w_jims01/ Subscribe to Jim Stroud's blog here: https://sendfox.com/jimstroud
Original air date: March 28, 2009 - An interview with Jim Durbin about the Future of Contract Recruiting. How well did his predictions hold up in 2021? Tune in to find out. Also, download my free ebook - Racism Reimagined: How Critical Race Theory Imperils the American Workplace, Free Jim Stroud Blog https://buff.ly/3mBM0uQ
Original air date: May 3, 2007 - Jim Stroud and Karen Mattonen argue (on and on and on) about the relevance of education and why companies should and should not use it as a disqualifier. But we are not anti-degree, no, not us… ... Free eBook: Racism Reimagined: How Critical Race Theory Imperils the American Workplace Download it here: https://www.tradepub.com/free/w_jims01/
Original air date: June 11, 2008 - Karen is ecstatic when she is right and Jim can only grin and bear it. Did you know that there was a minimum wage for IT Workers? (Jim didn’t know either.) Want a government spanking? Advertise a job for H1-B candidates only. (Duh! What were they thinking?) Fussing, fighting and general bickering occurs between Karen and Jim, but how is that different from all of our shows? Plus, belated birthday wishes for Jim. Hear it all now on – The Recruiters Lounge podcast. Plus... Download this free eBook: Racism Reimagined: How Critical Race Theory Imperils the American Workplace https://www.tradepub.com/free/w_jims01/
Original air date: February 24, 2007 - Jim Stroud and Karen Mattonen discuss slick recruiting tricks performed by Google, Microsoft and others, Y2K 2007 (Are you ready for it?), Recruiting Pet Peeves, distributed workforces and did you know that this is our 50th podcast anniversary? (Neither did we)
Original air date - March 28, 2009 Jim and Karen bicker, argue and debate about unemployment stats. Tune in for the fun. Free download: Racism Reimagined: How Critical Race Theory Imperils the American Workplace https://buff.ly/3mBM0uQ
Original air date - FEB 5, 2008. Jim and Karen (well, mostly Karen) discuss the myth of the talent shortage – a popular topic among many in HR, the recession, the economy and how it all affects recruiting. Tune in now to hear the rants, complaints, disagreements, emotional outbursts and political discourse that have become commonplace in this podcast. (Smile) Also, be sure to scroll down to the bottom of this post for a list of articles related to topics discussed herein. Related links: PODCAST – The Recruiters Lounge – I Cry Bull! There is no talent shortage https://j.mp/2OfMg7q “Racism Reimagined: How Critical Race Theory Imperils the American Workplace” https://j.mp/387W5tW
Original air date - April 9, 2008 - Don’t do the crime if you can’t do the time (or at least, the tutorial lessons). Jim Stroud and Karen Mattonen discuss a judge’s controversial ruling of “Learn English! Or else…” Also on the agenda is corporate espionage, internet regulation and just a dash of workers comp. Listen in, download and enjoy. Free download: Racism Reimagined: How Critical Race Theory Imperils the American Workplace
Original air date: March 28, 2009 - In this episode of The Recruiters Lounge, Jim and Karen debate, bicker and feud over who owns your LinkedIn contacts. Tune in for all the fun. ... Racism Reimagined: How Critical Race Theory Imperils the American Workplace, free ebook by Jim Stroud https://j.mp/387W5tW
In this podcast: “The Best Recruiting Tip – EVER!” - In this controversial podcast, Jim and Karen discuss highschool dropouts, Wallmart and disagree with HR Guru – Dr. John Sullivan. | Original air date: November 22, 2006 ... Racism Reimagined: Racism Reimagined: How Critical Race Theory Imperils the American Workplace https://www.tradepub.com/free/w_jims01/ Follow my daily updates here: https://sendfox.com/jimstroud
[Original air date: Feb 24, 2009] The Pros and Cons of the Employee Free Choice Act - Jim Stroud and Karen Mattonen lead a “heated” debate over the Employee Free Choice Act. Listen in and find out that the more you learn about the EFCA, you either love it or you hate it. Listen in and see what side of the debate you are on. Special thanks to our guests Nancy Schiffer (Associate General Counsel, AFL-CIO) and Steve Markin (former Union member with 20 years of legal experience). Oh yes! This one was a doozy. ... Download this free eBook now! > Racism Reimagined: How Critical Race Theory Imperils the American Workplace - https://www.tradepub.com/free/w_jims01/ Subscribe to my email updates here > https://sendfox.com/jimstroud
ORIGINAL AIR DATE - May 7, 2009 - In episode #125, Jim Stroud and Karen Mattonen debate the shady (?) practice of companies who solicit free consultation from jobseekers too eager to please. How far should a jobseeker go to please a potential employer before saying “enough is enough?” How much longer will companies ask interviewees for solutions to present-day issues, not hire that applicant, but still use their intellectual property to their benefit? (If you think it only happens during a recession, think again.)
ORIGINAL AIR DATE - AUG 5, 2009 - In episode #129, Jim Stroud and Karen Mattonen discuss the issue of Executive Pay. Should it be regulated? Jim says NO! Karen (of course) says Yes! An argument begins that lasts waaay longer than it should have, then Lance Haun of HRM Today adds his views and then things get really heated. Eventually, the conversation focuses on how Lance was able to get a new job in HR without a resume. How? Apparently, all he needed was his blog. Plus, the announcement of a very popular blog being auctioned on eBay. Can you guess which one? All this and more, in another action-packed episode of The Recruiters Lounge podcast. ... Racism Reimagined: How Critical Race Theory Imperils the American Workplace – Updated – Jim Stroud https://j.mp/3lh1Jyu
Original air date: March 2, 2007 - Jim Stroud and Karen Mattonen discuss the recruiting scandal involving the staffing company – Manpower. (Can you say “modern-day slavery” in Taiwanese?) ... Download my ebook and pass it on! Racism Reimagined: How Critical Race Theory Imperils the American Workplace - https://www.tradepub.com/free/w_jims01/
Original air date - July 24, 2008 - RateMyRecruiter.net lets job seekers narc on the incompetence of certain recruiters. They name names and list phone numbers; so, should you be concerned? Recruiting is not separate from HR, its all intermingled and we can prove it in 30 seconds or less. Plus, sometimes people say things in online forums that can land them in legal hot water. Karen calls them stupid people, but Jim is a bit more kind. If you are wondering if we are talking about someone you know, tune in to The Recruiters Lounge Podcast and find out for sure. ... Free Download - Racism Reimagined: How Critical Race Theory Imperils the American Workplace https://j.mp/387W5tW
Original air date: FEBRUARY 21, 2006 - This is the 2nd episode in the original series and I am glad to be sharing it with you. In this episode, I interview Ken Verges about his experiences recruiting in India. At the time, he was Senior Vice President, Corporate & IT Recruitment for Countrywide. Tune in to hear what it was like to recruit in India back in 2006! And download Jim Stroud's ebook: "Racism Reimagined: How Critical Race Theory Imperils the American Workplace" https://j.mp/3pmmNGB
Original air date: July 23, 2008 - Jim starts off with shocking news about workplace violence, but is more shocked that its not uncommon. Karen rants about how easy it is to get a gun and bring it to the workplace. Did you know that sooo many companies misclassify Recruiters? And if you signed a contract that said you could not work in your field for a period of time, would that be a legally binding document? Umm… not so much. Tune in to another exciting episode of The Recruiters Lounge podcast. My eBook - "Racism Reimagined: How Critical Race Theory Imperils the American Workplace" can be downloaded here: http://bit.ly/RacismReimagined Subscribe to my updates (blog posts, videos, podcasts, more) here: https://sendfox.com/jimstroud
Original air date: November 16, 2007 - In this episode, Jim Stroud and Karen Mattonen discuss bringing your spouse to your interview. Karen thought is was a good idea but Jim, not so much. Did you know someone was spamming the EEOC for fun and profit? Did immigrants steal all the jobs, or did we just give them away? And in the category of “beating a dead horse,” Jim and Karen harp (again) on age discrimination.
Original air date: 04/25/07 - Jim Stroud chats with Mark Berger about ATS systems. If you are a young search firm and not really sure how to spend your money on this type of thing, well, this podcast is for you! Who is Mark Berger? At the time of the podcast, he was the proprietor of Swat Recruiting (www.swatrecruiting.com), a firm supporting the technology needs of the recruiting and staffing industry. If you want to know about implementing Applicant Tracking Systems and/or other HR Tech, give my sponsor a call. Proactive Talent (https://proactivetalent.com)
Original air date: October 25, 2008 - Jim and Karen discuss the rumors of big layoffs at Yahoo (pre-taped before the big announcement obviously), the profit side of rumors and the dirty rotten scoundrels who party with Government bailout dollars. Umm… make that “alleged dirty rotten scoundrels.” This is another good one! Tune in to hear for yourself.
Jim Stroud and Louise Triance (of UK Recruiter) have a lovefest discussing James Bond, recruiting in the UK and a certain fetish Jim has. Original air date: November 21, 2006
Original air date: January 26, 2007 - Jim Stroud and Karen Mattonen discuss the social politics of diversity and the significance of diversity recruiting in this day and age. Find more great content like this at www.JimStroud.com
Original air date: December 9, 2006 | Is there (really) a war for talent? If so, what should your company be doing now (and later) to prepare for shortages in your workforce? Jim Stroud and Karen Mattonen discuss this with Paige Mazzoni of Workforce Logic and Mark Nelson of Nelson Family of Companies. | See the original page here: “Is there (really) a war for talent?"
Original air date - July 20, 2007 | Jim Stroud and Karen Mattonen engage in shameless self-promotion, debate "Green Cards," banter about big money jobs without a college degree and chat (ever so slightly) about Karen’s disappearance from certain online forums. Its just another typical episode of "The Recruiters Lounge."
ORIGINAL AIR DATE: AUGUST 24, 2009 | In episode #130, Jim Stroud, Karen Mattonen and (special guest) Geoff Web discuss socialism, the recession and recruiting in Canada. Plus, what is “The Boolean Dance?” And what does it have to do with Recruitfest? Tune in to find out. All this and more, in another action-packed episode of The Recruiters Lounge podcast.
Original air date: July 8, 2009 | In episode #128, Jim Stroud and Karen Mattonen discuss a whole bunch of stuff, the least of which: Did you know that leaving a positive endorsement for someone on Linkedin could get you in trouble? Howzabout proudly proclaiming, “I don’t care about breaking the law! I have errors and omissions insurance!!! (Umm… okay) Finally, did you know that prostitution was legal in THE USA? (Well, at least in one state.) As such, would you recruit for the world’s oldest profession? This one has a lot of rants and raves from Karen, while Jim (the good cop) tries to make sense of it all. Tune in to hear it all for yourself. Find more great content at: www.JimStroud.com
This episode was first broadcast on September 11, 2009. This is the original description- "In episode #131, Jim Stroud and Karen Mattonen discuss the financial consequences that come to companies when employees have a conscience. Plus, a lot of rambling about Sourcing and Social Media and Errors and Omissions Insurance (Do you know how well or how little you are really covered?) But you want to know what Jim thought was most interesting? The curious case of a certain woman who sued her college because she could not find a job. Weird. Tune in now to The Recruiters Lounge podcast."
Original air date: December 9, 2008 | Original Description: "Karen and Jim fuss, bicker and debate over who is to blame when a Walmart employee is trampled to death by exuberant Black Friday customers. Jim pokes a finger at customers who have lost all sense of sensibility, whereas Karen throws the book at Walmart (much to the joy of lawyers everywhere). Its just another exciting episode of The Recruiters Lounge that is now coming to you (almost) daily." Find more content at JimStroud.com.
Original air date: January 24,2008 | In this action-packed podcast you will hear: Illegal interview questions in the USA are not so illegal elsewhere; Jim has an “Al Bundy” moment when it comes to breast feeding in the office and do you know what the law says about how recruiters should be paid? You may be surprised. All this and more in this retro edition of "The Recruiters Lounge."
Special thanks to our sponsors: Proactive Talent, Chad and Cheese and Supapass.
ORIGINAL POST DATE: June 28, 2006 | Gretchen Ledgard and Zoe Goldring, catalysts of the recruitment blogging phenomenon, discuss their blogging tenure with Microsoft and their entrepreneurial venture – Job Syntax. (I highly recommend their services!) | Special thanks to our sponsor Proactive Talent and The Chad and Cheese Podcast.
Original air date: JULY 1, 2010 - Jim and Karen banter about age discrimination and looking for work in a sucky economy. (Hey Google, is it true that you are over-the-hill when you hit 40? ) Plus, working as a contractor vs working as an employee, which is better? Ah! You think you know, but do you really? Tune in for a very interesting take on that question.
HR Discusses David Letterman - In episode #132, Jim Stroud takes a break this episode and leaves the Lounge in the hands of Karen Mattonen (oboy!) and her guests: Joshua Letourneau, Karla Porter and Steve Markin. The topic is all about David Letterman’s workplace scandal. Tune in to hear all the juicy bits.
Original post date: November 9, 2006 / Jim Stroud and Karen Mattonen discuss the election, lying on a resume may get you 10 years in prison, plus feedback on some listener feedback. And believe it or not, we discuss the controversy around hacking voting machines. The more things change, the more they stay the same. Tune in for a very interesting episode. Big thanks to my sponsors: Supapass / www.supapass.app Proactive Talent / www.proactivetalent.com
This retro episode of "The Recruiters Lounge" originally posted on September 11, 2006. - Jim Stroud and Karen Mattonen hang out with David Shieldhouse, co-founder of Zubka.com – a social network that pays for each hire you refer. For more great content, visit JimStroud.com.
Jim Stroud and Karen Mattonen lead a “heated” debate over the Employee Free Choice Act. Listen in and find out that the more you learn about the EFCA, you either love it or you hate it. Listen in and see what side of the debate you are on. Special thanks to our guests Nancy Schiffer (Associate General Counsel, AFL-CIO) and Steve Markin (former Union member with 20 years of legal experience). Oh yes! This one was a doozy. | Original air date: February 24, 2009. Special thanks to: Supapass - https://supapass.app Proactive Talent - https://proactivetalent.com
Jim Stroud and Karen Mattonen discuss “Stagflation” and how it affects the recruiting industry (and life in general.) Also, be careful how you classify your workers because it just might cost you a billion dollars. (Yeah, that’s billion with a “B.”) If you hire consultants, you CAN NOT miss this episode. Plus we react to your letters. (Keep ‘em comin’) All this and the usual bickering and bantering you’ve come to love here at – The Recruiters Lounge. | Original air date: February 27, 2008 Big thanks to Proactive Talent: https://proactivetalent.com
Jim Stroud and Karen Mattonen discuss the fine line between giving a client what they want verses obeying the law (and thus, protecting oneself from potential law suits.) Original air date: June 6, 2007
This episode of "The Recruiters Lounge" originally aired on February 20, 2008. The original description went like this, "There are more women in managerial roles these days and more cases of sexual harassment being made. Coincidence? Gender Revenge? Or just a new plot for crude adult films? You decide! I wonder… With unemployment going up, which groups are hurting the most? (You probably already know.) And finally, a debate, should CEOs be able to command mega-moolah if the company’s value consistently goes to the toilet? Accept no imitations! You will only find this kind of exciting, action-packed rhetoric in - The Recruiters Lounge!” This episode brought to you in part by Proactive Talent - https://proactivetalent.com.
This retro episode of "The Recruiters Lounge Podcast" originally aired on March 26, 2008. The original title was "India and the US Recession" and this was the original description... An IT Staffing firm in India is gets some ideas from Jim and Karen on what they should be doing while the US is in recession. Karen and Jim bicker (briefly) over the virtues of Capitalism verses Communism. Is it a good time to buy property and then rent it out? And oh… Happy Belated Birthday Karen!
Jim Stroud interviewed John Sumser and together they discussed recruiter ethics, diversity and more. Tune in to hear how it was back on April 17, 2016 in this retro episode of "The Recruiters Lounge" podcast. ABOUT OUR GUEST John Sumser is the founder, principal author and editor-in-chief of the HRExaminer Online Magazine. John explores the people, technology, ideas and careers of senior leaders in Human Resources and Human Capital. John is the also principal of Two Color Hat where he routinely advises Human Resources, Recruiting Departments and Talent Management teams with product analysis, market segmentation, positioning, strategy and branding guidance.
Not once did anyone say, “When I grow up, I want to be a recruiter!” Jim Stroud discusses his “Career Day” experience with Doug Beabout. Jim wonders if children will ever aspire to become Recruiters, or will it continue to be a profession that people stumble into? Tune in to hear the debate and a pitch for very interesting product. Original air date: 09.29.07
In this episode, resumes are not just pieces of paper. They represent people and sometimes recruiters need to be reminded of that. Plus, a very special announcement. Tune in now! Special thanks to Proactive Talent (www.proactivetalent.com) Cited in my podcast: Resumes are people too – Jim Stroud https://buff.ly/3gCEYTF
This episode of "The Recruiters Lounge" originally aired on September 24, 2008. And this is the original description: Karen returns from her R4 Conference with confirmed insights about how Recruiters (and the companies that hire and misclassify them) can be sued. Very scary, but its needful knowledge if you run your own Staffing Firm. Tune in now to learn the score. | Find more great content at JimStroud.com | Special thanks to ProactiveTalent.com.
In this podcast, I delve into the reasons why people are fleeing big cities, programs designed to attract remote workers to smaller cities and how it will likely impact the recruitment industry. | Podcast courtesy of ProactiveTalent.com
Facebook is allegedly preferring overseas workers over American workers in order to save money. True or not, it underscores a VERY, very long debate in HR. Tune in for a very controversial episode focusing on a debate that is more than a decade long. Links related to this podcast can be found on JimStroud.com.
Project Veritas link can be found here:
“Facebook Insider: Company Suspended My Account In H-1B Policy Doc Leak” https://buff.ly/318t7bs
Jim Stroud and Karen Mattonen discuss the pending brain drain at Google, Recruiters spamming candidates and the liabilities an employee represents to a company. And oh, Jim Stroud tries to sing again. (Please make him stop) | Original air date: APRIL 17, 2007. Find more content at: www.JimStroud.com
Ten years from now, 5 years from now, next year... Will we be comparing Black Lives Matter to the Occupy Wall Street movement or the Civil Rights Movement? Links related to this podcast can be found on JimStroud.com.
Jim Stroud and Karen Mattonen discuss apathetic recruiters. Karen was distressed while Jim tried to be objective. Original air date: July 28, 2006. Special thanks to our sponsor Proactive Talent. | https://www.proactivetalent.com
Should you be fired over your political opinions? Its happening now. What are the rights that workers have? And what can managers do when politics are discussed in the workplace? I delve into this topic and share my insights. Tune in. Big thanks to ProactiveTalent.com, Supapass.app and ChadCheese.com. Additional resources related to this podcast can be found on JimStroud.com.
Why am I called African-American when I’ve never been to Africa in my life? Karen and Jim both want to know. Should companies be compelled to create prayer rooms for their employees? (Its almost happening in the UK.) And if I am checking my blackberry in the check out line, I should get paid for it. If you use a company phone to send text messages, does the employer have the right to read them? (The answer may surprise you.) ORIGINAL AIR DATE: July 3, 2008 / Thanks: ProactiveTalent.com and ChadCheese.c
"When I watch the reporting of this incident, the storyline I tend to hear is that a racist cop arrested a black man and used excessive and unnecessary force when arresting him. (Spoiler alert: He did.) I saw the video of the incident and it looked like murder to me; as it did to the majority of people watching it. However, that was not the entire story. Have we all rushed to judgment?"
This podcast is an excerpt of a longer essay found on JimStroud.com.
Jim Stroud and Karen Mattonen yak, yak and yak some more on a hodgepodge of topics. Among them, the ethics of 6 year old strippers, recruiters raiding your company and how to spot fake diplomas. Original air date: October 30, 2006 | Special thanks to our sponsor Proactive Talent. (http://proactivetalent.com)
Google dropped its motto - Don't be evil in 2018. In 2020, I can see why. Tune in to see what I mean. Read the transcript on JimStroud.com #privacy #censorship #MindControl
Jim Stroud and Karen Mattonen discuss the hack attack at Monster.com, the pending (?) recession and what it means for Recruiters and Alcohol-free Interviews! Original air date: September 5, 2007
Immunity passports restrict personal freedoms and put your privacy at risk. I discuss the history of this very bad idea, how it evolved for modern times and why it may be too late to stop it. Links to the sources cited in this podcast can be found on JimStroud.com.
This episode of The Recruiters Lounge originally aired on MAY 19, 2008. And this was the original description...
Ask The Headhunter‘s Nick Corcodilos has an axe to grind with The Ladders and (OWCH!) was that blade sharp! Jim Stroud and Karen Mattonen debate how and when to use Email Templates when prospecting passive candidates. The lessons learn might save you from a PR nightmare like the one caused by Nick “The Axe Grinder.” Plus, Jim takes a second to pump up his new book – Resume Forensics
With so many people sheltered in place, thanks to Covid-19, people with nothing to do are doing more cyberstalking. I’ll tell you more about that, the traditional and the new ways cyberstalking is happening and what you can do about it. Stay tuned. Additional info related to this podcast can be found on JimStroud.com.
Jim Stroud and (the long-lost) Karen Mattonen discuss the changes happening at Recruiting.com and H-1B visas. Has Karen found a loophole in the system?) This podcast originally aired on April 10, 2007.
Due to the Coronavirus, college education has ceased in some places and gone exclusively online in others. From a dollars and cents perspective, why pay full price for something when you are not getting the full value? Students are demanding refunds or at the least, partial repayments. Colleges are refusing, citing ongoing expenses as the reason why. This brings to mind a recurring debate; should college education be tuition free? I debate it. | Courtesy of Proactive Talent (www.proactivetalent.com)
In this retro episode of "The Recruiters Lounge," Special guests: Marie Journey and Mike Notaro join Karen Mattonen and Jim Stroud in discussing the online reputation of candidates and how much that factors into sourcing. Tune in to a discussion that is still very much relevant today. Original air date November 2010.
When America returns to the office, it will not be business as usual. In this episode, I share what is happening now and what will likely happen next in the post-Coronavirus office of the future. Visit JimStroud.com for more information related to this episode.
Democrats are in power and recruiters should be concerned. Jim Stroud, Karen Mattonen and Doug Beabout discuss pending legislation and other issues affecting the recruiting industry. Original air date: January 17, 2007. Find more great content at www.JimStroud.com
An existing class divide is becoming even more pronounced and the repercussions, affecting society in general, will make an indelible mark on the post Coronavirus workplace. Music and resources related to this podcast can be found at JimStroud.com. Special thanks to our sponsor Proactive Talent (www.proactivetalent.com)
A Minister introduces a bill and gets some heat in Canada, which makes it hard for hardworking strippers and club owners who have to umm... import foreign talent. All this and more in this special retro episode of The Recruiters Lounge. Original air date: April 25, 2008
Call it too much quarantine during Covid-19 but the end of the world is heavy on my mind, especially after watching a certain YouTube video. Thoughts of the end of the world, the technology that may facilitate that and the Beast described in the book of Revelations have inspired my weirdest and deepest podcast yet. / Please subscribe to this podcast, leave a comment and rate it highly on your favorite podcast platform. / My Social Credit Score video can be found on JimStroud.com.
Jim and Karen talk about the wisdom of investing thousands of dollars and hundreds of hours into an education when there are no jobs at the end of the process. For that matter, why is a degree necessary for some jobs and not for others? This episode originally aired on September 2, 2010. Special thanks to our sponsor Proactive Talent. (https://proactivetalent.com)
Prior to the latest pandemic, there was a shortage of talent in the healthcare space. How much more has that problem been exasperated? So, the question on my mind, and so many others, is this. How do we recruit during a pandemic? I’ll discuss what’s been done so far, what could be happening now and what should be happening once all this is over.
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A 2006 Interview with Constantine Guericka - Co-founder of LinkedIn. Wow! LinkedIn has come a mighty long way. Tune in to hear Constantine discuss the future of LinkedIn from the perspective of April 4, 2006 when this interview was made. How well did he predict LinkedIn's future? Tune in and find out. Special thanks to our sponsor - Proactive Talent, the most recognized and respected name in talent attraction and hiring. (www.proactivetalent.com)
In the wake of the Coronavirus, managers are spying on their remote workers. Is this a good thing or a bad thing? How should companies manage their remote workers, especially if this is a new experience for them? Jim Stroud has a suggestion. Tune in to hear what it is. | Special thanks to our sponsor Proactive Talent. (www.proactivetalent.com)
Does Gerry Crispin have a time machine? Tune in to hear what he predicted in 2006 about recruiting in 2016, some of which is happening now. Gerry rocks! #GodfatherOfHR
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In this extended episode, I examine previous pandemics and speculate on what we can expect to happen in the near future and beyond. I also make a few predictions concerning the world of work in general and recruiting specifically. Links related to this podcast can be found on JimStroud.com. Special thanks to our sponsor - ProactiveTalent.com.
This episode of "The Recruiters Lounge" originally aired on March 20, 2006. The time management strategies for recruiters detailed in this podcast are still applicable today. Tune in to hear for yourself. Subscribe to JimStroud.com for more great content like this!
With the pandemic of the CoronaVirus, remote working is becoming a standard way of work in the USA and around the world. It has me wondering, what will be the next phase in remote working? Well, I looked into it and I think its holograms.
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Jim Stroud and Karen Mattonen discuss plagiarism, IBM·s attempt to patent outsourcing, Google (allegedly) giving an old guy the boot and sleazy recruiter tactics. This podcast originally aired October 24, 2007.
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The biggest news story in the world now, and in the foreseeable future, is the corona virus. Its not as big a threat as the FLU, but it is having a more severe effect in terms of public anxiety and business disruption. What will all of this mean for the future of work? I speculate. | The transcript is available at JimStroud.com.
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In this episode: Jim is multitasking, but manages to discuss with Karen the pending bailout of the auto industry. What would happen if the government bailout did and did not happen, all of the jobs and people that would be affected and· socialism? What has that got to do with anything? Tune in and find out.
Computational thinking is the edge you need to be competitive in business. Tune in to find out why. Visit JimStroud.com to read the transcript for this episode and related information.
[Original air date: 05.06.2010] Jim and Karen fight like cats and dogs over Burqas in the workplace. Karen thought it was fine. Jim, not so much… And what was intended as a 15 segment turned into an hour long verbal slugfest! Tune into this special retro episode! | Find more great content at JimStroud.com.
Did you know that the average adult will be caught on camera (at least) a dozen times a day and if you live in a city then, you are caught on camera (at least 50 times) a day. More than 50% of Americans are in a database available to law enforcement and more than 25% of all police departments in the USA have used that database to solve a crime. All of that makes me wonder, who owns the rights to my face?
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[Original air date: 05.28.08] Jim is sleepy, but Karen is hyper as she rants about Government Fibs on the Labor Market. Guess where all the Recruiter jobs are? (At least those that are not in the USA) As much as you possibly can, spread the love to China (via the Red Cross). Why is Microsoft (and other big name brands) lobbying for more H-1Bs when there are so many Americans out of work? (What a debate that is.) | Find more great content at JimStroud.com
Do we need a law to mandate work-life balance? In this episode, I discuss the “Right to Disconnect” bill being debated in New York City. Essentially, it says workers should not be required to answer emails or respond to work-related texts after official business hours. I also share insights from similar laws and business processes from around the world. Is this the future of work for the United States? If so, how will reducing work hours affect the bottom line? Tune in for a very interesting episode!
In this "Retro Lounge" episode: Karen is all doom and gloom about the economy, while Jim looks for the silver lining for Recruiters suffering from the econoclypse (get it? like the apocolypse?); by referring them to different industries to recruit for. Or at least Jim tries to, Karen won’t let him speak. Plus, Jim and Karen discuss a rather bizarre, sad, but true story of sex in Second Life. It seems that even in a recession, there is at least one industry that is still doing well. (Guess which one it is.
If automation can eliminate certain tasks for a certain worker by X percent then, should that worker have his compensation reduced accordingly? I debate the issue in this episode. Resources related to this podcast can be found on JimStroud.com.
This episode, entitled "I Spy for the EEOC," originally aired July 25, 2006. And this was the episode description:
Jim Stroud and Karen Mattonen discuss the legalities of buying a company directory, give props to Linked In and discuss the work of “testers,” phony job applicants on the hunt for discriminatory practices. (Bad companies beware!) And did you know that resume writers have to be bonded? Visit JimStroud.com for more info related to this podcast.
Just say no to a robot tax! It may sound good in terms of protecting the American workers but, its more trouble than what its worth. I explain why in this episode. Visit JimStroud.com for additional info related to this podcast.
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[Original air date: 12.10.08] Jim and Karen have dubbed this episode “The Sex show” and this is why: Doctors say that office parties bring unwanted pregnancies and STDs. (Who knew it was such a busy season for them?) Plus, a Hilton employee walks in on a (literal) orgy of Hilton company execs, informs HR and gets fired. She is now suing for the big bucks. Tune in for one of the weirdest podcasts yet. | Visit JimStroud.com for info related to this podcast.
The food automation trend of robots and automation taking your orders, creating your food and serving it in some futuristic fashion, promised a win-win scenario for customers and restaurant owners alike. So, what has been the ROI? I explore the realities and determine that robots and automation can boost productivity at restaurants but cost a company profits if not enough people are involved. Visit JimStroud.com to read the transcript and view the music credits.
Jim Stroud and Karen Mattonen discussed the issue of Executive Pay. Should it be regulated? Jim says NO! Karen (of course) says Yes! An argument begins that lasts waaay longer than it should have, then Lance Haun of HRM Today adds his views and then things get really heated. All this and more, in another action-packed flashback episode of The Recruiters Lounge podcast. | Original air date: August 5, 2009.
I am substituting my regularly scheduled episode of "The Jim Stroud Podcast" for this special reunion episode. A little over a decade ago, I co-hosted "The Recruiters Lounge Podcast" with my pal - Karen Mattonen. It was very successful podcast at the time and in celebration of it, I have recently launched "The Retro Lounge" podcast which republishes the original episodes. Tune in and hear Karen and I discuss ethics in recruiting and what recruiters can learn from the real estate industry.
THE RETRO LOUNGE: Today's episode, "HOW TO MAKE MONEY WITH ONLINE JOB SCAMS," originally aired on March 27, 2009. And in this episode we discussed a recruiter who was facing possible time in jail for charging job seekers a fee for finding them work. Is what he did actually illegal? Was it really a scam, or was it just a badly executed business plan? You may be surprised. | Special thanks to PureACV for sponsoring this episode. www.pureacv.com
Corporate wellness programs are in the mainstream and they are intended to be a win-win situation for the company and the employee. For the most part, such seems to be the case. However, the road to hell is paved with good intentions and the programs intended to bless could become a curse. In this episode, I speculate on the possibilities. | Transcript and resources discussed in this podcast are available at JimStroud.com
Happy New Year! In this episode, I compare expert views about the internet made in 2010 and compare them to today's realities. Stay tuned for a very provocative retrospective. Transcript and resources cited on this podcast are available on my website. Plus, download free resources from my website at www.JimStroud.com/free.
Have you been to the airport lately? If so, you probably noticed the facial recognition technology in effect at the major airports, especially when traveling internationally. Is this a good thing? Some say yes and others, like me, say no. Tune in to hear my reservations and where I think the future of airport security is heading. / Resources cited in this podcast can be found at JimStroud.com. / Please rate this podcast on your favorite podcast platform.
Christmas time is here! And in addition to celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ with song and merriment, there is also the sharing of gifts to those you love and / or at least, tolerate. One thing you might not be aware of though, is depending on the gift you are giving, you may be inviting danger to the gift recipient; things like identity theft and home invasions. What do I mean by that? Stay tuned and find out. / Links to all the resources cited and music used in my podcast can be found at JimStroud.com
In this episode of the "Its All Recruiting Podcast," I had a delightful experience with Julia Gometz of Brandful Code as we discussed: foodies and "impossible meat," tracking employer brand sentiment on a bad news day, Persona Style Marketing, diverse companies, clean bathrooms as a retention strategy and so much more.
Contact Julia Gometz on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-gometz-20144314/
Learn more about Brandful Code via their website. www.brandfulcode.com
Jim Stroud here with an announcement of an early Christmas present for my listeners. Tune in to find out what it is!
Recent economic research suggests tens of millions of jobs will be eliminated due to robots and automation, artificial intelligence and the like. Does this mean that the workplace will be a battleground between humans and the machines threatening their way of life? Not likely. Although there will be some workers affected more harshly than others, I believe the prevailing future will be a type of collaborative intelligence between humans and machines. Tune in to find out what I mean.
In China, parents are DNA testing their children in order to forecast their academic and professional success then, make adjustments as necessary. Is this a good thing or a bad thing? Both sides of the issue are debated in this episode. Find resources related to this podcast at JimStroud.com.
Pornography in the workplace is costing companies billions in lost productivity each year. Adding filters to a computer network and monitoring internet usage is ineffective because people can simply access the material on their personal devices which could open a company to a lawsuit. So, what can a company do to protect its enterprise? Well, there might be a solution powered by artificial intelligence. Tune in to find out more and visit JimStroud.com for resources cited in this podcast.
Should your resume be one page or two? Well, that kind of thinking is soo... 1999. If you want to be in line with what’s happening in 2020 and beyond, start thinking about your biometric resume. What’s a biometric resume you ask? Well, imagine proving you are best qualified person for the job based not on your past experience but instead, your expertise is proven by your brainwave activity. Yeah, that’s coming to an interview near you. Tune in for the details.
In this episode, I have a great chat with Cody Merrill of SocialWyze. We discuss how to put the homeless to work and how Universal Basic Income could subsidize workers displaced by automation and other technological advances. | Find more great content at www.JimStroud.com.
Alexa has been a silent and virtual witness to several cases of crimes being committed at home. As a result, police have been calling on Amazon for the audio recordings in hopes of finding irrefutable evidence against suspects. The trend has me wondering, today it is Alexa, but tomorrow… What other electronic device could be called to testify (so to speak) in the future? I consider the possibilities on this episode of The Jim Stroud Podcast.
Did you know that scientists are close to inventing a pill that can erase your worst memories? It is intended to assist people suffering from PTSD and/or those struggling to get past the memory of a horrific event. Some people see the positive repercussions of using such technology but, I'm very skeptical. What good can come memory manipulation technology? I debate the issue in the 50th episode of "The Jim Stroud Podcast." (Yay!)
Prasad Akella, CEO of the company Drishti - a developer of video-based human-employee tracking software that records the seconds it takes for workers to complete each step of their job. He said this, “The most programmable machine on the planet today is still the human.” Wow! Most people are concerned about robots taking their jobs away but maybe, just maybe, they should be monitoring how artificial intelligence is gradually programming people.
A recent article from Scientific American caught my eye, the headline was this - "Social Media Has Not Destroyed A Generation” and immediately, I felt a surge of skepticism. I’ll share some quotes from the article and my opinion in this episode of The Jim Stroud Podcast. | Subscribe to my blog at https://blog.jimstroud.com
I read an article recently about Dr. Peter Scott-Morgan, a scientist suffering from motor neurone disease. Rather than give into this disease, Dr. Peter Scott-Morgan is pursuing a truly innovative approach. He has decided to turn himself into a cyborg, something he calls Peter 2.0. I’ll share some details on that and related news, on this episode of "The Jim Stroud Podcast." | Visit JimStroud.com for additional resources related to this episode.
Robotic Surgeries are the future! And… they are the present. To be clear, robots are not operating on patients alone in operating rooms; at least not yet. What is happening is surgeons are operating in-person and remotely, on patients with the help of robotic arms. Some people this think is a wonderful development and other people are like... meh, whatever, and think the traditional methods of scalpels in hand is still best. I’ll go over the pros and cons in this episode. PLEASE RATE & SHARE this podca
One of my favorite sci-fi films of all time is The Terminator. In case you have not seen these or the other Terminator films, the movies are about killer robots making war against the human race. I remember watching the film and being terrified, eventhough I knew it was just a movie. Now, I am just as nervous as I was then because the possibility of killer robots is more real than its ever been. Wait until you hear what I have to share on this episode of Jim Stroud podcast. | Find more content at http://jimstroud.com . Music in this podcast: Song 1 - (208) If I Can't Dance It's Not My Revolution - Quantum Jazz (No Copyright Music) http://j.mp/2m7UzEg –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– If I Can't Dance It's Not My Revolution by Quantum Jazz http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Qua... Creative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported— CC BY-SA 3.0 Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/quantum-jazz Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/fLYlEfkGr1E –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Song 2 (208) [No Copyright Music] Chill Lofi Hip Hop Instrumental (Copyright Free) Chillhop Music: Lakey Inspired http://j.mp/2mKXUK0 ► Music Credit: LAKEY INSPIRED Track Name: "That Girl" Music By: LAKEY INSPIRED @ https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired Original upload HERE - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlVfB... Official "LAKEY INSPIRED" YouTube Channel HERE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOmy... License for commercial use: Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported "Share Alike" (CC BY-SA 3.0) License. Full License HERE - https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Music promoted by NCM https://goo.gl/fh3rEJ Song 3 - ► Music Credit: OurMusicBox (Jay Man) Track Name: "Relaxed Lifestyle" Music By: Jay Man @ https://ourmusicbox.com/ Official "OurMusicBox" YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/c/ourmusicbox License for commercial use: Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0) https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Music promoted by NCM https://goo.gl/fh3rEJ . Links related to this podcast:
Why the U.S. Is Backing Killer Robots Ex-Google worker fears 'killer robots' could cause mass atrocities Robot manufacturers warned 'bug in AI code' will lead to MURDER SPREES The Campaign To Stop Killer Robots Killer Robots and the New Era of Machine-Driven Warfare - The Atlantic Killer robots declared ‘existential human threat’ by expert who fears fatal AI uprising - Daily Star Call to ban killer robots in wars - BBC News The Campaign To Stop Killer Robots Killer robot ASSASSINS to be sold on BLACK MARKET advertising 'untraceable murders' - Daily Star Artificial Intelligence in the U.S. - Backing the Use of Killer Robots Boston Dynamics is teaching its robot dog to fight back against humans | Technology | The Guardian Top experts warn against 'malicious use' of AI Terrorists to ‘use swarms of killer robots’ to MURDER US ALL - Daily Star Killer robot ALERT: Video shows AI carry out mass murder WITHOUT human orders - Daily Star Robocops have been deployed in busy city centre in bid to control holiday crowds - World News - Mirror Online Artificial Intelligence in the U.S. - Backing the Use of Killer Robots Support this podcast at — https://app.redcircle.com/shows/ebc7d2ce-6c88-46bd-80bb-fbe551a8ae60/donations
In this episode of "Its All Recruiting" (IAR), I discuss job descriptions as marketing pieces with Rob Kelly, Chief Ongiggitizer at Ongig.com. During our conversation we brainstormed a variety of ideas with one in particular being sure to cause a shudder throughout the HR world. Tune in the find out what it is and to do it yourself, before anyone else.
ABOUT OUR GUEST
Rob Kelly is a 4-time CEO, author and proud father of Maverick! Rob is now CEO of Ongig, a software business whose mission is to transform job descriptions to boost quality candidates and diversity.
Rob was previously CEO for companies in the fields of dating advice, healthcare and live music.
Rob began his love of business early, attending his first shareholder & board meetings when he was 16 years old. He began his career as a journalist and has interviewed such business titans as Steve Jobs, Bill Gates and Andy Grove.
Rob is the author of the book An Enlightened Entrepreneur: 57 Meditations On Kicking @$$ In Business & Life and still loves to write.
He holds a Bachelor of Science in Finance & Economics from the University of Bridgeport and has completed programs at Stanford University, Harvard Law School , The Syracuse University International Business Program in London and Trinity College in Dublin, Ireland.
ABOUT ONGIG
Check out Ongig's job description software. Ongig helps employers create awesome job descriptions that attract, engage, and convert candidates.
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"Its All Recruiting" (IAR) is a podcast series that looks at everything through the lens of recruiting. It is hosted and produced by (me) Jim Stroud. ... In this episode, I had a great chat with my special guest – Jeff Amster, Founder of FirstScreen. Time flew by as we discussed several things; among them:
# Are AI robots going to take over my recruiting job? # Challenges with video hiring solutions (creepy / introducing bias)? # Challenges with technical coding solutions for technical roles # Current industry headaches in the top of talent pipeline? # Résumé review headaches # Time wasted on initial phone interview screens # Lack of time to identify larger & more diverse candidate pools # Candidate engagement issues
ABOUT MY GUEST
With over 18 years of experience in recruiting for product, program and technical teams, Jeff Amster understood first-hand that resume reviews and initial phone screens had become an extreme pain point for talent acquisition professionals, hiring managers and candidates, and it was time for the industry to take part in re-imagining the recruiting model to alleviate collective frustration. Earlier this year, Jeff unveiled his next-generation, artificial intelligence powered HR platform helping to revolutionize organization talent acquisition recruiting processes by empowering candidates to self-serve their initial phone screen interviews while surfacing True Talent candidates. He plans to usher in a new age of talent matching with the commitment to leading edge AI technologies coupled with extremely user-friendly experiences.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Firstscreen is an AI automated phone interview platform empowering your recruiters to reclaim their day by enabling candidates to self-serve phone screens with digital recruiters. The platform is intended to be the first stage in helping organizations speed up the hiring process while giving candidates an easy, natural and engaging evaluation experience. At the same time, it serves to enable recruiting professionals to reclaim wasted time and re-dedicate it to increasing organization diversity, building stronger hiring manager and True Talent candidate relationships and completing new strategic analysis on their talent pipelines.
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A decade ago, I co-hosted a popular podcast - The Recruiters Lounge [TRL] with Karen Mattonen. In October, I will begin posting these classic episodes and taking note of how things have changed, how I may have evolved or whether or not all things are the same. This episode focuses on Tattoos in the Workplace and a great conversation with Mitchell Chasin, MD. Tune in on all the fun and please do share your thoughts wherever you listen to this podcast. | Find more great content at JimStroud.com.
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Hey guys, quick update on things to come to my podcast.
Music:
Written, played, and produced by Danya Vodovoz
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"Its All Recruiting" (IAR) is a podcast that looks at everything through the lense of recruiting. It is hosted and produced by Jim Stroud. Find more content like this at: www.JimStroud.com ... In this episode of "Its All Recruiting," I had a great chat with my special guest – Sachin Gupta, CEO and Co-Founder of HackerEarth. Time flew by as we discussed the following:
Questions asked in this interview: # What are you really passionate about? # What inspired you to get into the space of skill assessments? # How he saw a lack and a gap in the way developers were hired? # What changes have you seen with the market in terms of companies using skill assessments? # What are the benefits of using a skill assessment platform for technical hiring? # With all the customers you have served, what have been the biggest challenges that recruiters face with regard to technical hiring? # What should one look out for while looking for a skill assessment platform? # What in your opinion is the future of technical hiring? # What are the pros and cons of using a skill assessment software?
About Our Guest:
Sachin Gupta is a Computer Science graduate from IIT Roorkee who realized that he loves the sales and marketing aspect of a start-up as much he loves to code. He has worked as a Software Developer at Google and Microsoft before he ventured out to build HackerEarth. As the Co-Founder and CEO of HackerEarth, Sachin wears multiple hats at HackerEarth. In the early days, he was directly involved in product development and writing code. Currently, he leads the Marketing team, overlooks the Sales strategy and drives the Sales team, is responsible for setting up the operations process and actively contributes to Product Management and Strategy. | Connect with Sachin Gupta on LinkedIn
About Hackerearth
HackerEarth is an AI-powered developer assessment software that helps organizations to accurately measure a developer’s skills through online coding tests. It takes a skill-based approach to assessment, allowing companies to automatically generate standardized tests based on various skills and then accurately measure the developer’s performance on those skills. HackerEarth also has a community version of the product that’s used by 3M+ developers to assess their coding skills, become better at coding and discover opportunities.
Links related to this podcast:
HackerEarth http://hck.re/L1koT5 . Sacha Guptin on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/sachingupta006/
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Can you imagine an artificially intelligent version of yourself living on after you've died? It might be possible with new technologies being developed at Amazon. Plus, I share several pop-culture references from the 80’s. Can you name them all? Tune in and find out!
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AI 'synthetic brains' will allow humans to be in '500 places at once' http://j.mp/32HDTmS
"I'm sorry Dave, I'm afraid I can't do that" http://j.mp/2URWfij
Will I dream? http://j.mp/2V1dz4w Space Odyssey – Wikipedia http://j.mp/2UR4r2i
We Now Have an AI Therapist, and She’s Doing Her Job Better than Humans Can http://j.mp/2AgjMjs
Coke Commercial (1986) http://j.mp/2NeC6lp
The Art of Noise - Paranoimia (Official Video) http://j.mp/2UUpXmy
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Something historic happened this week in the world of work. Listen to this headline from Daily Star – “Robot hires human being in world first as AI conducts job interview.” Yes, you heard that correctly, robots are now making hiring decisions on behalf of companies. I’ll talk about this and the overall effects of tech on society in this episode of my show.
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Articles cited in podcast:
Robot hires human being for first time as AI conducts job interview http://j.mp/2PQEK37
Death Match Europe: Tengai's Elin Oberg Martenzon http://j.mp/2N17m7w
Can we reduce hiring and recruitment bias with robots? | Tengai Unbiased http://j.mp/2MY0E1X
The Skills We've Lost to Technology (and How to Get Them Back) http://j.mp/2UE3JVZ
Hurry Up! Modern Patience Thresholds Lower Than Ever Before, Survey Finds https://www.studyfinds.org/hurry-up-modern-patience-thresholds-lower-than-ever-before-survey-finds/
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I stumbled across this article on Gizmodo and was sucked into reading it by the headline and the first few lines of the article. The headline is “North Face Apologizes for Showing Us the Future of Marketing” and here is a short quote, “This week The North Face pulled off a clever marketing stunt that continues to deliver. Even following the company’s retraction and apology, the glittering underhandedness of the campaign will inspire marketing scum for generations.” Hah! I discuss what happened on this episode. Find more content on my blog: www.JimStroud.com.
Check out this video on what my pal Michael Wright did with Google Maps: http://blog.jimstroud.com/2019/08/21/this-is-recruiting-genius/ Support this podcast at — https://app.redcircle.com/shows/ebc7d2ce-6c88-46bd-80bb-fbe551a8ae60/donations
Do you want to know when you will die? Believe it or not, scientists have developed a blood test that predicts whether or not you will die from natural causes over the next 10 years. Such being the case, would you take the test? I delve into the possibilities on this episode of "The Jim Stroud Show." Find more content like this on my blog - JimStroud.com. Support this podcast at — https://app.redcircle.com/shows/ebc7d2ce-6c88-46bd-80bb-fbe551a8ae60/donations
Do you work in an office or from home? According to a 2017 Gallup study, 43% of Americans report spending at least some time working remotely, so chances are you do some work from home. Depending on who you ask, that’s a good thing. Working from home allows workers the flexibility to maintain that careful work-life balance and companies benefit from the increased productivity. So, working remote is a win-win all around or… is it? (dun, dun, dun…) In this episode of “The Jim Stroud Podcast” I report on the good and bad of remote work while asking the question, is the future of work at home or at the office? Download the show notes at JimStroud.com. Support this podcast at — https://app.redcircle.com/shows/ebc7d2ce-6c88-46bd-80bb-fbe551a8ae60/donations
The demographics of America are rapidly changing and where there are differences there is inevitable conflict. Some of the issues are a result of ignorance to the differences represented in various cultures and as a result, racism rears its ugly head to diverse degrees. I discuss the state of racism in the American workplace and why I think it will become worse in years to come. At the same time, I defend my country because I do not believe it is immutably racist. Tune in for a very thought provoking episode. Support this podcast at — https://app.redcircle.com/shows/ebc7d2ce-6c88-46bd-80bb-fbe551a8ae60/donations
www.JimStroud.com - Trust in the mainstream news media is at an all-time low. Why? I do some research and now I count myself among those who have a skeptical view on everything I see, read and hear from the mainstream media. In this episode, I share reasons why I, and presumably many Americans, have a growing distrust from the major news outlets.
Show notes to include transcript, related links and additional resources are posted on JimStroud.com.
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Few companies have been under the amount of scrutiny that Facebook has endured. Privacy advocates, free speech supporters and proponents of antitrust legislation can list a myriad of reasons why you should support the hashtag #deletefacebook. Yet despite a growing voice of opposition, the overwhelming supporters of Facebook keep hanging on. Why? Well, if you stay tuned, I will share some of the reasons why people stay on Facebook as well as some reasons why they should leave. Please rate my podcast series on Apple podcasts or wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts. Thank you! Support this podcast at — https://app.redcircle.com/shows/ebc7d2ce-6c88-46bd-80bb-fbe551a8ae60/donations
Do you want to live forever? If you had all the money in the world and you wanted to invest in ways to become immortal, where would you put your money? Well, I happen to know that some of the richest people in the world are doing all they can to make death a thing of the past. I’ll tell you how they are spending their money towards that purpose in this episode of "The Jim Stroud Show." | Special thanks to our sponsor - Supapass! (www.supapass.app) | Download the show notes here: http://j.mp/2Z4w1u7 Support this podcast at — https://app.redcircle.com/shows/ebc7d2ce-6c88-46bd-80bb-fbe551a8ae60/donations
I had the distinct pleasure of chatting with Cheri Garcia of "Cornbread Hustle," a second chance staffing agency for ex-offenders. During our fascinating and raw chat, I learned about the success of her program, her personal struggles and the positive contributions that ex felons can bring to the workplace. Tune in for a very, very interesting interview.
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Can I ask you a personal question? Are you lonely? A recent study by CIGNA suggests that you are. They surveyed more than 20,000 U.S. adults -18 years and older and find out that nearly half of Americans sometimes or always feel alone, One in four Americans rarely or never feel as though there are people who really understand them, Two in five Americans sometimes or always feel that their relationships are not meaningful and One in five people report they rarely or never feel close to people. Why is this? I blame social media. Tune in to find out why. Support this podcast at — https://app.redcircle.com/shows/ebc7d2ce-6c88-46bd-80bb-fbe551a8ae60/donations
Quite recently, I had the very good fortune of connecting with Swathi Young on LinkedIn the other day. She is the founder of TechNotch solutions, a technology strategy and management consulting company in Washington, DC. Swathi Young helps companies leverage the power of machine learning to solve business problems; for example, fraud detection and customer service intelligent agents. And to her credit, she is quite the expert on AI and a number of emerging technologies.
On the podcast we discussed the part ethics plays in artificial intelligence; especially in relation to autonomous vehicles and facial recognition. With the possibility of bias in AI, how can we safeguard the public from the potential harm of predictive policing? How can job seekers complain about algorithmic discrimination when they are unaware it even exists? And just what is "Explainable AI?" Should companies be for or against it?
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This is a quick heads up on what I have been working on. ;-)
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Okay, now this is interesting. Facebook may eventually have more dead users than living ones. According to a study by Oxford Researchers, Facebook will have 4.9 billion deceased users on its system by the year 2100. If Facebook’s current growth rate continues, the dead would outpace the living by 2070. And this brings to mind, an interesting question… What happens to your data after you die? I’ll share a few insights in this episode. | Click here to download the transcript. And please, take 30 seconds to fill out my podcast listener survey at http://jimstroud.com/survey | Thank you in advance. Support this podcast at — https://app.redcircle.com/shows/ebc7d2ce-6c88-46bd-80bb-fbe551a8ae60/donations
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In the future, will we have the freedom to think as we like without fear of economic or judicial reprisals? I hope so. Yet, recent technological advances give me room to pause. In this episode, I discuss scientific advances that can literally read your mind and create pictures based on your thoughts. Intrigued? If so, prepare to be amazed by the other discoveries I stumbled upon this past week. Science fiction is quickly becoming science fact. Can our laws keep up? What about our personal freedoms? Tune in for a very fascinating episode. Support this podcast at — https://app.redcircle.com/shows/ebc7d2ce-6c88-46bd-80bb-fbe551a8ae60/donations
If you are new to The Jim Stroud Podcast and just want to know what its all about, this 1-minute trailer is just for you. Listen in, subscribe, comment and share it anywhere and everywhere you do your social networking online and off. Thanks in advance. Support this podcast at — https://app.redcircle.com/shows/ebc7d2ce-6c88-46bd-80bb-fbe551a8ae60/donations
When was the last time you bought something from Amazon? Last week? Yesterday? Waiting on a package now? No doubt. Amazon is very popular with millions of people and millions of people more have a big love for the company; me included. However, as wonderful as Amazon is, they do have a side of their business that some would consider creepy. In fact, some people say it is getting creepier and creepier, each passing day. Tune in to learn about their experiments with emotion detection, tracking every inch of your body (literally) and the ever controversial facial recognition software - Rekognition. If you don't have a problem with companies gathering data on you because you have "nothing to hide" then, I HIGHLY recommend you listen to this special episode. Support this podcast at — https://app.redcircle.com/shows/ebc7d2ce-6c88-46bd-80bb-fbe551a8ae60/donations
Happy Memorial Day to my listeners! No podcast this week but, I did have something to say. Tune in to find out what.
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I have a public service announcement for you. Google saves years of information on purchases you’ve made, even outside Google, and pulls this information from Gmail. It’s complicated to delete this private information, and options to turn it off are hidden in privacy settings. But don’t worry, Google says it values your privacy and won't use this information to sell you ads. Umm.... ok. | Big shout to DuckDuckGo! (I'm a fan.) / Download free privacy goodies from JimStroud.com/free Support this podcast at — https://app.redcircle.com/shows/ebc7d2ce-6c88-46bd-80bb-fbe551a8ae60/donations
How far will companies infringe on their worker's privacy for the sake of efficiency? Now, and in the very near future, companies will take corporate surveillance to a whole new level. What I discuss in this podcast goes well beyond reading your emails or monitoring your chats on Slack. Tune in now to see what I mean.
This podcast, for the most part, was recorded live at the Hacking HR forum in Atlanta. If you want to learn more about the future of work from people much, much smarter than I, check out their YouTube channel: www.YouTube.com/hackinghr
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If you want to learn something truly fascinating that you might not have considered before, go to your favorite search engine and look up the phrase, "big data is a civil rights issue." As you scan through the search results and glean tidbits of data from the descriptions, or skim the various articles, you will no doubt see that the world is sitting on a powder keg of outrage. Algorithms and automation threaten to divide my country more profoundly than any political unrest around civil war statues, rumors of Russian collusion or fake hate crimes ever could. Indeed, when it comes to racial disparity in terms of opportunity or various life advancements, nothing is more injurious than the unintended consequences of machine learning. When I consider the effects on society and the labor market, I shudder at the pending reality of it all.
Just over a year ago, I wrote an article on big data and speculated on the societal implications. I called it “This is Why Big Data is a Civil Rights Issue.” Now, in this podcast, I am revisiting that topic and going a bit deeper in my analysis. This report told in 3 parts is…
BIG DATA, BIG BIAS – Where I explore the unintended consequences of so-called “unbias” algorithms. BIG DATA, BIG MONEY – Where I look at how much money data brokers are making off of my privacy and the incentive they have to go even further. BIG DATA, BIG ESCAPE – Where I consider my options, after learning more about my lack of privacy on the internet.
Stay tuned, for a very special report…
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Have you ever been fired from a job before? If so, I imagine it was during an awkward in-person meeting between you, your boss and somebody from the HR department. Today, however, we live in a different era and companies are using machines to fire employees. Don’t believe me? Tune in and I’ll share an example of what may be a sign of things to come. | Special thanks to ClickIQ for sponsoring this episode. (And a very special thanks to those who drop a little somethin'-somethin' in my virtual tip jar @ https://anchor.fm/jim-stroud/support) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jim-stroud/support Support this podcast at — https://app.redcircle.com/shows/ebc7d2ce-6c88-46bd-80bb-fbe551a8ae60/donations
There has been a lot of talk about diversity and inclusion as it pertains to the workplace. Do a search on duck duck go or some other search engine and you will no doubt discover countless articles about it. Yet, as I review several of the articles linked to from the search results, no one seems to be talking about a new demographic of workers that will no doubt disrupt the future world of work. What is the population I’m talking about? What is the one characteristic they all share? Well, in a word – transhumanism. Listen to this podcast to hear about future HR issues that will surely come. | Special thanks to ClickIQ for sponsoring this episode. (And a very special thanks to those who drop a little somethin'-somethin' in my virtual tip jar @ https://anchor.fm/jim-stroud/support) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jim-stroud/support Support this podcast at — https://app.redcircle.com/shows/ebc7d2ce-6c88-46bd-80bb-fbe551a8ae60/donations
Are you happy on your job? Are you unsatisfied with your work? Perhaps, you’ve already begun spending quality time on Indeed.com in search of new opportunities? And yet, you’ve kept all this to yourself, as you continue to plod along in a job you are starting to hate. What if I told you that with the help of big data and magic algorithms, companies are able to spot employees like you and with that knowledge, offer you a promotion, a raise or more fulfilling tasks, all in an effort to retain you as their employee. Sound crazy? Its not. IBM has software that can predict which workers are about to quit their jobs with 95% accuracy. Tune in to hear a very interesting podcast! Big thank you to our sponsor Click IQ. (http://clickiq.us) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jim-stroud/support Support this podcast at — https://app.redcircle.com/shows/ebc7d2ce-6c88-46bd-80bb-fbe551a8ae60/donations
When you think of prisoners working inside of a jail, what comes to mind? Prisoners cooking, mopping floors, folding clothes…? Yes, all of those are certainly true and now you can add one more – training artificial intelligence algorithms. In this episode, I talk about the pros and cons (pun intended) of prison labor. Big thanks to ClickIQ for sponsoring this episode. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jim-stroud/support Support this podcast at — https://app.redcircle.com/shows/ebc7d2ce-6c88-46bd-80bb-fbe551a8ae60/donations
This is a quick listener update to give you a heads up on recent activities and podcast changes. Among them, I was a guest on “The Chad and Cheese Podcast” (www.chadcheese.com) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jim-stroud/support Support this podcast at — https://app.redcircle.com/shows/ebc7d2ce-6c88-46bd-80bb-fbe551a8ae60/donations
Would you work for a machine? Some people are working for a machine right now, although they may not be aware of it. Could you be one of them? In this episode, I discuss humans and machines working together and its effect on the future of work. All courtesy of ClickIQ! Request a demo of their automated job advertising technology today! (Go to: https://www.clickiq.us/choose-your-demo/) And let them know you heard about them here first. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jim-stroud/support Support this podcast at — https://app.redcircle.com/shows/ebc7d2ce-6c88-46bd-80bb-fbe551a8ae60/donations
If you had a magic computer that could predict when crimes would take place, would you use it? Would you share it with the police so they could prevent people from becoming victims? Well, believe it or not, the police have such a system and have been exercising it to great effect. The technology and processes behind it is called "Predictive Policing" and it is a very controversial trend spreading across the USA. I discuss the good and the bad of it, in this episode. | Click here to support my Starbucks habit and financially support this podcast. / Read the transcript on JimStroud.com. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jim-stroud/support Support this podcast at — https://app.redcircle.com/shows/ebc7d2ce-6c88-46bd-80bb-fbe551a8ae60/donations
If you have a social media account or a cell phone or an internet connection, then you have no privacy. I’m pretty sure you can agree with me there. Do a search on Duck Duck Go or some other search engine for “Facebook scandal,” “cell phone privacy scandal,” or “data hacked” and you will no doubt agree with me. But have you ever considered your lack of privacy in the workplace? I’m going to share with you three stories and I want you to figure out whether or not they are true or false. Tune in to see if you can guess how far companies will go for the sake of efficiency. | If you have not already, subscribe to my blog at www.JimStroud.com. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jim-stroud/support Support this podcast at — https://app.redcircle.com/shows/ebc7d2ce-6c88-46bd-80bb-fbe551a8ae60/donations
There is a crisis of college student loan debt that is mind-blowing in its scope. Let me share some numbers with you: 44.7 million Americans have student loan debt representing $1.56 trillion owed to the government and of that HUGE amount of money, 11.5% of student loans are 90 days or more delinquent or in default. Add to these facts that students are still applying to US Universities with no sign of slowing down, at least according to the statistics portal – Statista. So, the cycle of student loan debt will continue or, will it? I happen to think that the future of student loan debt is no more long-term debt, thanks to "income sharing." Tune in to find out what I mean. | Transcript is available at www.JimStroud.com - Subscribe now! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jim-stroud/support Support this podcast at — https://app.redcircle.com/shows/ebc7d2ce-6c88-46bd-80bb-fbe551a8ae60/donations
The Fight for 15 is an American political movement advocating for the federal minimum wage to be raised to $15 per hour. The federal minimum wage was set at $7.25 per hour in 2009, and as of 2019 it has not been increased since. The movement has involved strikes by workers in child care, home healthcare, airport, gas station, convenience stores but most notably with fast food workers. What will happen if or when $15 is the minimum wage for all of the United States? I speculate the national and global consequences in this episode of The Jim Stroud podcast. | Transcript is available at www.JimStroud.com. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jim-stroud/support Support this podcast at — https://app.redcircle.com/shows/ebc7d2ce-6c88-46bd-80bb-fbe551a8ae60/donations
I break away from my typical podcast format to chat with Katrina Collier, Candidate Engagement Specialist, world-renowned speaker and my friend. As only we can, we discuss robots replacing recruiters, 4-day work weeks and cellphone addiction during a very sunny London day. Tune in to hear all the fun! Want more of Katrina Collier? (And who could blame you?) Find her at: www.thesearchologist.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jim-stroud/support Support this podcast at — https://app.redcircle.com/shows/ebc7d2ce-6c88-46bd-80bb-fbe551a8ae60/donations
Did you know that when you shop, big brother is watching? Major retailers spend a lot of money on a lot of technology to attract your business and persuade you to spend more and more and more of your money. While that may not come as a surprise to you, the extent of how deeply retail technology tracks you may have you raising your eyebrows. In this episode, I share several case studies on how big data is being used to monitor your spending and persuade your buying habits. | Please support my Starbucks habit by dropping something in my virtual tip jar. (https://anchor.fm/jim-stroud/support) Thank you. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jim-stroud/support Support this podcast at — https://app.redcircle.com/shows/ebc7d2ce-6c88-46bd-80bb-fbe551a8ae60/donations
2018 was a banner year for data breaches and 2019 is already off to a great start. At the center of privacy scandals last year, was Facebook. It seemed like every other week there was a hacking issue or ethical misconduct around their user data. So, does this mean that Facebook users are on the decline? In a word, no. Despite all the data drama, Facebook is doing all right. So, what does it all mean for user privacy on Facebook and other tech companies with millions of users? I discuss that and something far more concerning than hackers stealing your data, predictive analytics. Tune in to find out what I mean. | For information on protecting your privacy on Facebook. (http://jimstroud.com/free) And please support my Starbucks habit (https://anchor.fm/jim-stroud/support) by dropping something in my virtual tip jar. Thank you. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jim-stroud/support Support this podcast at — https://app.redcircle.com/shows/ebc7d2ce-6c88-46bd-80bb-fbe551a8ae60/donations
Do you give money to the homeless people you meet on the street? I do, sometimes. But, mostly I don’t and that’s because I think it will be spent on some sort of vice and not on say… food or shelter. This is why I prefer to donate to a charity. If I give it to a charity, I can make a reasonable assumption that the money I donate will go to the intended purpose of getting someone the help they need. But what if there was a way to give funds directly to homeless people you encounter on the street with the guarantee that it would be spent responsibly? Well, I've found a very intriguing technical option that promises to do that very thing. Tune in to find out more. | Check out: 12 DuckDuckGo Search Tips You Should Know to Boost Productivity | And please support my Starbucks habit by dropping something in my virtual tip jar. Thank you. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jim-stroud/support Support this podcast at — https://app.redcircle.com/shows/ebc7d2ce-6c88-46bd-80bb-fbe551a8ae60/donations
What happens when politics is discussed in the workplace? A recent survey says that American workers are stressed out by any and all chatter about Donald Trump and politics in general. Despite that fact, with another presidential election on the horizon, there is no sign of that trend changing. So, what are you as a worker to do? Moreover, what can managers do (if anything) to curtail political discussions that can divide an office, much like the USA is these days? Tune in to hear my thoughts and strategies for how workers and managers can navigate these interesting times today and in the future. | Click here for information on protecting your privacy on Facebook. And please support my Starbucks habit by dropping something in my virtual tip jar. Thank you. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jim-stroud/support Support this podcast at — https://app.redcircle.com/shows/ebc7d2ce-6c88-46bd-80bb-fbe551a8ae60/donations
Would you ride in a self-driving car? Yeah, neither would I. As far as the public at large is concerned, they wouldn’t either. One 2018 survey cited only 21 percent of the public was willing to even try riding in an autonomous vehicle. I think that’s a BIG problem for a lot of startups and major companies who have already invested a lot of money into the technology. So, what can they do to convince the public to ride in them? Well, I have a few ideas. Tune in to hear them.
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I read the other day that chronic social media use is as bad as drug addiction and I remember thinking, "Is that true?" Well, I did a little bit of research and the answer is yes, a very disturbing yes. I discuss how bad the tech addiction epidemic is and share an unlikely method for stopping tech addiction in our time. The source of the improbable cure? Cocaine. Tune in for more details. This will be controversial, to say the least. | Plus: Go to JimStroud.com/free for information on how to protect your privacy on Facebook. And please support my Starbucks habit by dropping something in my virtual tip jar. Thank you. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jim-stroud/support Support this podcast at — https://app.redcircle.com/shows/ebc7d2ce-6c88-46bd-80bb-fbe551a8ae60/donations
Amazon reported that 100 million Alexa devices have been sold as of this writing. That’s great for Amazon but for you, maybe not so much. If you are concerned about your privacy then, its not good for you to have Alexa (and devices like it) in your home because it is almost always listening and recording everything going on. Doubt me? Tune in to this episode to learn why you should be concerned about Alexa and even more concerned about what Google has planned for your home. Its scary. | Click here for information on protecting your privacy on Facebook. | Subscribe now and/or leave a comment and let me know what you think of my show? Please and thank you. Finally, for more content like this (like the transcript to this podcast and other episodes), visit my website - JimStroud.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jim-stroud/support Support this podcast at — https://app.redcircle.com/shows/ebc7d2ce-6c88-46bd-80bb-fbe551a8ae60/donations
The Christmas season is upon us which means, among other things, Santa Claus will be delivering toys and gifts to all the good little boys and girls around the world. Free gifts are one of the reasons why Christmas is so deeply appreciated by the masses. Can you imagine if Christmas was more than once a year? What if it once a month and all year round people were receiving free gifts in the mail; specifically, a check for $500. Sound nice? Well, its about to happen in Stockton, CA. The free gift is called “Universal Basic Income” and I think it’s a bad idea. Tune into my podcast to find out why. Want the transcript? Check it out at www.JimStroud.com. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jim-stroud/support Support this podcast at — https://app.redcircle.com/shows/ebc7d2ce-6c88-46bd-80bb-fbe551a8ae60/donations
A scientist named - He Jianku claims to have created the world’s first genetically edited babies. Shortly after the announcement was made, He Jianku disappeared to parts unknown. (Insert dramatic music here.) If what He claims is true, not only is this a major scientific breakthrough disrupting the scientific community - forever; its also a major headache for the HR department. Tune in to this episode to find out why. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jim-stroud/support Support this podcast at — https://app.redcircle.com/shows/ebc7d2ce-6c88-46bd-80bb-fbe551a8ae60/donations
{QUICK NOTE: I’m thinking of doing a podcast where I interview interesting people about the future of work, life and everything in between. Consider this to be the pilot episode. If I do more of these, it will be because of the comments and encouragement of my listeners. So, please do share your thoughts.} My guest in the premiere episode of “Future Talk” (working title) is Dr. Tracey Wilen. We discuss the career confusion of mature workers and millennials seeking to progress in their career, how to figure out a career path in this constantly changing technological landscape, what to do when you don’t know what to do next in your career and more. Get a pad and pencil (or have you texting finger ready) to take notes as lots and lots and lots of strategies are suggested herein. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jim-stroud/support This podcast is sponsored by Anchor Support this podcast at — https://app.redcircle.com/shows/ebc7d2ce-6c88-46bd-80bb-fbe551a8ae60/donations
A Wisconsin company made it possible for their workers to throw away their employee ID cards, forget all their passwords, make copies and get food from a vending machine in a surprisingly convenient way. The magic solution? A small medical procedure actually – employees were given a choice to receive a tiny microchip under their skin. Its called “microchipping” and its a no-good, horrible and terrible idea. I explain why, in detail, in this episode. Listen in and be sure to subscribe, so you don’t miss an episode. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jim-stroud/support Support this podcast at — https://app.redcircle.com/shows/ebc7d2ce-6c88-46bd-80bb-fbe551a8ae60/donations
Attention Human Resources department, instead of spending so much time and money developing an onboarding program and/or a series of corporate training initiatives, why not simply plug your workers into a matrix-like system and have that information uploaded into their brains? Easy-peasy. Now, if you think that sounds crazy, even impossible, you will be intrigued by what I share in this episode. (wink-wink) And please check out the great special being offered to my listeners at http://jimstroud.com/secure ) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jim-stroud/support Support this podcast at — https://app.redcircle.com/shows/ebc7d2ce-6c88-46bd-80bb-fbe551a8ae60/donations
This is just a quick note of thanks to all my listeners and subscribers. I so appreciate you being there. Thank you! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jim-stroud/support Support this podcast at — https://app.redcircle.com/shows/ebc7d2ce-6c88-46bd-80bb-fbe551a8ae60/donations
What would happen if companies offered their employees immortality as an employee benefit? In this burgeoning age of digital afterlife services, such an offering is closer than you might imagine. If you have never heard of this new niche in the tech industry, prepared to be amazed when you tune into my latest episode. (Please check out this great special for my listeners! www.JimStroud.com/secure) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jim-stroud/support Support this podcast at — https://app.redcircle.com/shows/ebc7d2ce-6c88-46bd-80bb-fbe551a8ae60/donations
Identity theft is a global epidemic and its about to get worse because of proud, well-meaning parents. Find out what I mean in the latest episode of The Jim Stroud Podcast. (Please check out this great special for my listeners at www.jimstroud.com/secure) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jim-stroud/support Support this podcast at — https://app.redcircle.com/shows/ebc7d2ce-6c88-46bd-80bb-fbe551a8ae60/donations
What would happen if we crowd sourced morality? In other words, instead of a bible or a quran or a torah guiding us, we make life and death decisions based solely on the collective wisdom of the public. Let's take this a bit further, and plug the results of those whims into machines. What would happen then? Or rather, what's the worst that could happen? Tune in to find out! (And for research and resources related to this podcast, be sure to visit my website at www.JimStroud.com) Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jim-stroud/support Support this podcast at — https://app.redcircle.com/shows/ebc7d2ce-6c88-46bd-80bb-fbe551a8ae60/donations
Earlier this year, something extraordinary was being reported in the news. For the first time in American history, there were more jobs than people out of work. To be specific, in June 2018, there were 6.7 million job openings but only just 6.4 million available workers to fill them; this according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Employers have been complaining for years about the inability to find workers with the right training for the positions available. In the meantime, companies are adding other incentives to retain workers and pull new ones in. As the demand grows, workers have gotten more confident about leaving their current positions for better ones. So, what is HR to do? One solution might be... Human Cloning! Tune in to find out why. Research and resources related to this resource can be found at JimStroud.com. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jim-stroud/support Support this podcast at — https://app.redcircle.com/shows/ebc7d2ce-6c88-46bd-80bb-fbe551a8ae60/donations
Believe it or not, scientists connected 3 human brains together and used that connection to… play Tetris, because… why not? This new technology represents a LOT of possibilities, both positive and negative. On the positive side, I can imagine paraplegics using this tech to mentally move prosthetic limbs. On the negative side, I foresee a HUGE problem for the HR department. Tune in to the first episode of my new podcast to see what I mean. Links related to this podcast can be found here: http://blog.jimstroud.com/2018/10/22/brain-to-brain-c…tion-its-a-thing/ ABOUT THE HOST Over the past decade, Jim Stroud has built an expertise in sourcing and recruiting strategy, public speaking, lead generation, video production, podcasting, online research, competitive intelligence, online community management and training. He has consulted for such companies as Microsoft, Google, MCI, Siemens, Bernard Hodes Group and a host of startup companies. During his tenure with Randstad Sourceright, he alleviated the recruitment headaches of their clients worldwide as their Global Head of Sourcing and Recruiting Strategy. His resume and career highlights can be viewed on his website at www.JimStroud.com. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jim-stroud/support Support this podcast at — https://app.redcircle.com/shows/ebc7d2ce-6c88-46bd-80bb-fbe551a8ae60/donations
What recruiters can learn from software engineers Become a supporter of this podcast: https://anchor.fm/jim-stroud/support This podcast is sponsored by Anchor Support this podcast at — https://app.redcircle.com/shows/ebc7d2ce-6c88-46bd-80bb-fbe551a8ae60/donations