#72 - Goodbye 2025, It's Time For Our 2026 Predictions!
About This Episode
Join host Jada Montemarano for a special edition of the Purple Acorn HR Morning Show as we bid farewell to 2025 and unveil bold 2026 predictions with a powerhouse lineup of twelve industry experts. In this fast-paced broadcast, our guests will tackle the eight "Purple Acorn–Approved" prediction categories, debating everything from the "Real vs. Hype" of AI and the "Stack Clean-Up" of HR technology to the "Workplace Plot Twist" of culture and return-to-office mandates. Don't miss this opportunity to "Follow the Money" and get a "Talent Leader Reality Check" as we explore the future of work, candidate behavior, and the big headlines that will define the year ahead. Guest Lineup: Allyn Bailey (SmartRecruiters): A leading voice in the industry advocating for innovation and purposeful adaptation to meet the challenges of the future of work. Trent Cotton (iCIMS): A highly accomplished strategist with a proven track record of designing innovative HR programs that drive employee engagement and business performance. Orlando Haynes (The Mosaic Company): A seasoned Talent Acquisition professional and three-time published author dedicated to empowering individuals on their journey toward professional success. Rhona Barnett-Pierce (Workfluencer Media): An expert who equips recruiting teams and HR leaders with the strategy and tools to create content that delivers measurable outcomes. Robin Schooling (Velvet Cubicle): A strategist who has spent her career humanizing the workplace and shaping how people experience work, from recruiting to retention. Chris Russell (RecTech Media): Known as the "mad scientist of online recruiting," he is a digital expert in attracting talent through recruitment technology and employer branding. Serge Boudreau (Resume Wallet): An experienced leader in the HR technology space and the "HR Weatherman" on The HR Morning Show. Jocelyn King (VirgilHR): The CEO of a SaaS solution that empowers HR professionals to make smart, compliant employment decisions in real-time via a smart chatbot. Gerry Crispin (CareerXroads): A life-long student of hiring passionate about conversations regarding fair and sustainable talent management strategies. Bill Boorman (AIM Group): An analyst and writer exploring how technology, from AI to data-driven recruiting, is transforming the job board and recruitment industry. Kyle Lagunas (Kyle & Co.): A researcher who keeps tabs on key practices in talent transformation and offers a fresh take on the role of technology in talent strategy. John Baldino (Humareso): With 30 years of experience, he is a keynote speaker and leader passionate about setting contributors and companies up for success through innovation and design. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices