Its All Recruiting

They're cloning you at work. Right now. Your digital twin already clocked in—monitoring, measuring, making decisions on your behalf. Not science fiction. Current reality. But here's the twist: What if this violation could become your greatest financial asset? Jim Stroud reveals how companies harvest your biometric data, keyboard patterns, and Slack messages to build digital replicas. The technology that once mirrored machines now mirrors minds. … This episode is brought to you by: PromptMonitor - Monitor and improve your visibility in AI/LLMs. This is the future of job search – opportunities come looking for you. https://www.promptmonitor.io?via=jimstroud Read The Recruiting Life newsletter to learn what’s happening now and next in the world of work. https://jimstroud.beehiiv.com Send questions, comments and criticisms to Jim Stroud: Via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimstroud/ Via X: https://x.com/jimstroud⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

IBM quietly erased hundreds of HR professionals in early 2025. No viral outrage. Just algorithmic mathematics and the cold whisper of replacement. The chessboard fractured. AI handles 94% of their conversations now—11.5 million human exchanges reduced to digital echoes. This isn't evolution. It's a coup in the cubicles, spreading like infected code through corporate America's bloodstream. Jim Stroud dissects the psychological battlefield where efficiency devours humanity. When fear creeps into 30% of employees who taste their own obsolescence approaching—the real threat isn't AI taking jobs. It's companies choosing cold calculation over warm pulse. … This episode is brought to you by: ERE Recruiting Innovation Summit – Explore the future of recruiting at the premier event for talent acquisition leaders. https://www.ererecruitingconference.com PromptMonitor - Monitor and improve your visibility in AI/LLMs. This is the future of job search – opportunities come looking for you. https://www.promp

This episode is brought to you by "The Recruiting Life" newsletter. https://jimstroud.beehiiv.com Today's guest: My guest is Bill Banham, founder and Editor at HR Gazette Magazine, host of the popular HRchat Podcast (which is then most downloaded HR and careers podcast in Canada, 7 in the US and number 10 globally) and organizer of various HR-related summits and meetups in Canada, the US and the UK including DisruptHR. With nearly 15 years experience in HR tech and HR media, he's also Associate Editorial Director at HRreview and has interviewed 100s of HR leaders, recruiters and tech enthusiasts over the years. Connect with Bill Banham via LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/bill-banham-a932a0b/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

At many organizations, the most common fear among executives is an employee lawsuit. The number of employee filings each year continues to be high with no sign of slowing down. Win or lose, defending a lawsuit by a disgruntled former employee with an attorney is costly, time-consuming, and affects all aspects of an otherwise thriving business. In today's podcast, Jim Stroud interviews Matthew Grabell, author of "The Employee Lawyer's Playbook" for a very interesting conversation that will raise the eyebrows of employers and employees alike. Tune in now. About my guest: MATTHEW R. GRABELL, ESQ. - Employee Relations Solutions (“ERS”) was founded after Mr. Grabell enjoyed a successful career as an employment attorney representing employees who felt victimized in the workplace by unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation. He was struck by how frequently his adversaries lost their cases (or were forced into costly settlements) due to a company’s lack of knowledge of the many legal land mines that could

The Jim Stroud Podcast is brought to you by "The Recruiting Life" newsletter: https://jimstroud.beehiiv.com In this episode, Jim Stroud chats with Shelly MacConnell – Chief Strategy Officer at Win about the rise of side hustles in order to receive fertility treatment coverage, as well as: Why working for fertility benefits rather than a paycheck has grown in popularity How the increase in side hustles shows that there is still a lack of accessibility to fertility care as many women cannot receive benefits at their primary jobs How the movement of people working for fertility support can be beneficial for businesses  What people should know before taking on a side job to receive fertility benefits and what should they ensure is included in the benefits package And more ABOUT MY GUEST Connect with Shelly MacConnell, Chief Strategy Officer at WIN via LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelly-macconnell-81a90425/ About WIN: WIN is the nation's leading family-building and family-support benefit managem

Jim Stroud interviews Jean Eddy, President and CEO of American Student Assistance, about future-proofing the careers of today's college students. Pretty much, why go to college today if AI will be doing the job tomorrow? Other discussion points... The education system needs to redefine what "career success" means for today's learners Students must achieve early access to diverse career paths. Top skills students need to obtain in high school for the jobs of tomorrow Advice for parents who may be concerned about their children pursuing non-traditional educational paths or careers The broader societal impact of reshaping education and career readiness And more... This episode is brought to you by "The Recruiting Life" newsletter: https://jimstroud.beehiiv.com About today's guest: Jean Eddy, President & CEO, American Student Assistance (ASA) Jean Eddy is the President & CEO of American Student Assistance. In 2016, Jean evaluated the organization’s purpose to align ASA’s strengths with high student impa

In my interview with Scott Morris, CEO of PropulsionAI, we discuss unsuccessful return to the office policies and the evolution of the job description. The consensus? Traditional job descriptions are passe; what brings the most benefit are outcome-oriented job descriptions. Scott addresses issues related to a paradigm switch that would massively impact any recruiting organization. | This episode is brought to you by "The Recruiting Life" newsletter. Subscribe now at: https://jimstroud.beehiiv.com About my guest: Scott Morris, Co-Founder and CEO PropulsionAI www.getpropulsion.ai Scott Morris is a seasoned HR and People Operations leader with over two decades of experience in the field. His experience spans the complete range of HR disciplines. He has led People Ops in organizations ranging in size from 250 to 15,000 employees, giving him a unique perspective on the world of work. About the company: PropulsionAI is a talent management platform that emphasizes organizational fit. The company is poised to lau

In the latest issue of "The Recruiting Life" newsletter, I wrote an article called, "Why do women bully women at work?" When researching that article, I asked my social media followers to share any testimonies they might have concerning women bullying women at work and... be careful what you wish for because you just might get it. In this episode I share stories of tortured women and offer solutions to keep it from happening again in the future. | The article referenced in this podcast can be found here: https://jimstroud.beehiiv.com | Music featured in this podcast is by Vodovoz Music Productions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jim Stroud interviews Robert Sheen, CEO of Trusaic about the state of pay equity, pay transparency, and what companies are doing to achieve pay equity. There is also some debate on if companies should pay everyone the same when some employees work harder, and are more talented, than others. | This episode is brought to you by "The Recruiting Life" newsletter. Follow it now at https://jimstroud.beehiiv.com ABOUT MY GUEST Robert Sheen is the founder and CEO of Trusaic, a leading software company focused on pay equity, DEI, and healthcare. Through Trusaic, Robert helps organizations build a better workforce so they can build a better business. Prior to Trusaic, Robert founded First Capitol Consulting in 1999, serving over 5,000 global, national, and regional companies. In 2003, he founded and chartered US Metro Bank, which is currently valued at over $1 billion. In 2006, he partnered with Intuit to develop TaxAdvantage, a tax-centric data solution for Intuit's 1.4 million customers. In addition to his work in

Employee Monitoring is on the rise! According to Pew Research, a variety of digital tools are being used to monitor workers across various industries, some of which use artificial intelligence (AI) to try to gain insights into workers’ performance. These tools can track what workers do on their computers, how they are driving on the job, their movements within the workplace and even their tone of voice when speaking with customers. Is this a good thing or a bad thing? I weigh the pros and cons in this episode. | This episode is brought to you by "The Recruiting Life" newsletter https://jimstroud.beehiiv.com | Links related to this podcast can be found here: https://bit.ly/tjsp28 | Music by Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In my interview with Andrew Crapuchettes, CEO of RedBalloon, I found out that Indeed.com was banning customers because of their politics. Wow! We also discussed how politics was impacting the workplace and how it was likely to get worse with a Presidential election pending. We also touched on the following: Should business owners be telling their workers how to vote? When did American flags in the office become offensive? And what is the proper way to discriminate in your hiring practices? Without a doubt, some listeners will be offended by the commentary in this episode. Are you one of them? Tune in to find out. | This episode is brought to you by "The Recruiting Life" newsletter, a quirky view of the world of work. Subscribe now: https://jimstroud.beehiiv.com ... ABOUT MY GUEST RedBalloon CEO Andrew Crapuchettes is a longtime business leader, entrepreneur, and innovator in the technology industry. He has founded several successful tech-focused companies and is widely considered a global pioneer in the devel

How is that return to the office policy working out for you? Well, if your company is Grindr, its not working out too well. In case you had not heard, Grindr lost half of its workforce over a 2-day return to office mandate. Ouch! I share the details and offer suggestions to prevent the same thing from happening at your company. AND... I am speaking at SourceCon about the impact of artificial intelligence on the recruitment industry. Use my discount code to get 10% off the ticket price. Register now at: https://conference.sourcecon.com Use discount code JSSCFLL23 for 15% off the ticket price! ... Subscribe to The Recruiting Life newsletter for a whimsical view of the world of work. https://jimstroud.beehiiv.com ... Articles discussed in this podcast can be found here: https://bit.ly/TJSP26 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I had the distinct pleasure of interviewing Genevieve Hawkins, author of “Mentally at Work.” We discussed her motivations for writing this book, workplace strategies for encouraging good mental health in the workplace, the future of mental health in the workplace and just how much should a company focus on the mental health of their workers. After all they are there to work and not receive therapy, well, that answer may surprise you. Tune in for a VERY interesting chat. AND... I am speaking at SourceCon about the impact of artificial intelligence on the recruitment industry. Use my discount code to get 10% off the ticket price. Register now at: https://conference.sourcecon.com Use discount code JSSCFLL23 for 10% off the ticket price! ABOUT MY GUEST Genevieve Hawkins started her career as an Occupational Therapist and is now a senior executive, experienced in leading major transformations across organisations. Her book, Mentally at Work, is designed in a pragmatic way to help leaders take simple steps t

In this episode, I discuss an emerging HR trend that has certainly flown under my radar. Imagine this, major corporations like Adobe, Nvidia, Bank of America, and Bristol Myers Squibb are taking a unique approach by introducing menopause-specific benefits. (Yes, you read that correctly.) While not a widely talked-about subject, these tailored benefits are gaining traction for a reason... cost savings. Join me as I follow the money, lay out what exactly are menopause-specific benefits and tips on how to bring them to your office. Tune in now for a very informative and slightly embarassing (at least for me) episode. AND... I am speaking at SourceCon about the impact of artificial intelligence on the recruitment industry. Use my discount code to get 10% off the ticket price. Register now at: https://conference.sourcecon.com Use discount code JSSCFLL23 for 10% off the ticket price! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Big box electronics retailer Best Buy is under fire after it was revealed a company leadership program specifically bars white people from participating. (Is that racist?) As you might expect there was outrage online about this and calls for boycotting. The whole incident had me thinking about diversity training and how it tends to be taught these days. So much so, I wrote a special report on it called "Racism Reimagined: How Wokeism is Destroying the Workplace." In this episode, I read an excerpt from the report listing 3 things that will likely happen after you implement diversity training. Tune in for a very controversial episode. Mentioned in this podcast: Download "Racism Reimagined: How Wokeism is Destroying the Workplace" here: https://bit.ly/diversitytrainingebook I am speaking about the impact of artificial intelligence on the recruitment industry at SourceCon in Minneapolis, MN, Sept 21st – 22nd. Use the code JSSCFLL23 to get 10% off the ticket price. Register now because tickets are going fast

Jim Stroud interviews Stephane Rivard, CEO of Hiring Branch to discuss eliminating bias from the interview process and what better way is there to do that than by removing interviewing from the hiring process completely. Questions asked in this podcast include: What are some common biases and stereotypes that HR professionals should be aware of during the hiring process? What steps can organizations take to eliminate discrimination and promote diversity in their hiring practices? What role does technology play in promoting fair hiring practices? Are there any potential risks or limitations to be aware of? How can HR professionals promote inclusivity and reduce bias during the initial screening and resume review stage? How can HR professionals measure and track the effectiveness of their fair hiring practices? What are some potential biases that may arise when utilizing AI and machine learning in the hiring process, and how can HR professionals mitigate them? And more, much more… Mentioned in t

What happens when a large percentage of workers are displaced by AI at the same time? Most likely, government intervention, which means regulation, lots and lots of regulation. In fact, its already starting to happen. I am speaking of the No Robot Bosses Act making its way through Congress. I discuss the bill and what it may mean for small businesses in this episode. FYI: I am speaking about the impact of artificial intelligence on the recruitment industry at SourceCon in Minneapolis, MN, Sept 21st – 22nd. Use the code JSSCFLL23 to get 10% off the ticket price. Register now because tickets are going fast! https://conference.sourcecon.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, I had the distinct pleasure of chatting with Julie Lammers, Senior VP at American Student Assistance. We talked about the power of work-based learning in preparing students for success. I believe it is a topic that is near and dear to her heart and when you listen to our discussion, I think you will agree with me. In this podcast, discover the power of work-based learning in preparing students for success and the key challenges in providing universal access. Get practical advice on engaging policymakers and incorporating best practices into talent strategies. Learn what skills employers prioritize beyond traditional qualifications and how to assess them in candidates. Tune in for game-changing insights! / This episode is brought to you by The Recruiting Life newsletter. Subscribe now at https://sendfox.com/jimstroud

Companies are focusing a lot of attention, and a lot of investment, in technology. All too often, they overlook the importance of interpersonal skills and the business benefit they bring. A potential resolution to the imbalance might be in exploring the benefits of social leadership and expressive writing. I discuss the relevance of these concepts in life and the workplace with Katiya Xiong, Founder of Deep Coalition, a global movement to partner with 10,000 CEOs pledging to merge the ordinary with the extraordinary. About the Deep Coalition global movement: https://deepcoalition.com/ Expressive writing training: https://www.deepcoalition.com/course/microinfluencer Link to buy course if you are an individual: https://www.deepcoalition.com/buy/ Connect with Katiya on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katiyaxiong/  This episode is sponsored by "The Recruiting Life" newsletter. http://sendfox.com/jimstroud Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices