#7 - Are Recent Grads Hireable? Plus DEI Retaliation Risks and Resume Truth-Telling

About This Episode

It’s Monday, it’s The Alder Hour — and your favorite way to close out the working day is back. Host Matt Alder (Recruiting Future), alongside Rhona Pierce and guest co-host Robin Schooling, brings you another lively conversation from the Purple Acorn Network. This week: Are Recent Grads "Unhireable"? Matt breaks down a troubling trend: why so many HR leaders are reportedly avoiding hiring new graduates — and what this says about lazy recruiting, broken hiring processes, and companies that refuse to train. Spoiler: skipping out on young talent could create a major demographic time bomb for employers. Myth of Replaceability: Are employees really replaceable, or is that a dangerous myth? Matt, Rhona, and Robin explore why companies often realize too late that some people — especially those with deep networks, collaboration skills, and institutional knowledge — can't simply be "swapped out." The Situation Room: Should You Lie on Your Resume? Robin Schooling unpacks the ethics and realities of resume embellishment in a shifting job market. When (if ever) is it okay to tweak your job title or experience? And why are outdated hiring practices still punishing candidates for things like career gaps? Guest Spotlight: Nardia Murrow, Mindset and Movement Coach Nardia joins to talk about corporate wellness beyond gym stipends. She shares why companies must address imposter syndrome, normalize remote work, encourage movement during the workday, and prioritize mental health if they want engaged, high-performing employees. Trending or Ending? DEI Retaliation Risks Special guest Tara Furiani (Equity Activations) joins Rhona to unpack the fallout from recent executive orders targeting DEI initiatives in U.S. federal agencies and contractors. They discuss how private companies can stay true to their values, solidify fair business practices internally, and avoid legal risks — even as the political climate heats up. 🎙 Clock out, pour a drink (alcoholic or not!), and rethink the future of work with us. Learn more at: https://www.purpleacornnetwork.comFollow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/purple-acorn-network Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices