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Navigating Personal Branding While Working Full-Time

Roxy Kaus shares her journey from corporate professional to influential content creator, emphasizing the power of visibility.

Read more →Personal Branding
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Hackajob Rebrands to Archer; UKG Introduces New AI Features

This episode of Rec Tech covers Hackajob's rebranding to Archer and UKG's new AI-driven capabilities for workforce management.

Read more →Job Market
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HR Transformation in the Age of AI: Sarika Lamont's Bold Vision

Sarika Lamont discusses AI fluency in HR and how real-time innovation can reshape workforce dynamics.

Read more →AI
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From Repairing Bikes to Scaling SaaS: Cassy Aite's Journey

Discover how Cassy Aite transformed challenges into opportunities, growing Hopyear and PostBeam into successful ventures.

Read more →Entrepreneurship
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Exploring the Future of Digital Recruitment: Insights from SIA's 2026 Report

Chris Russell discusses the future of digital recruitment with John Nerthen, focusing on AI agents and industry trends.

Read more →Digital Recruitment
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Rising Health Costs: The Impact on Your Paycheck

Jim Stroud discusses the implications of rising employer-sponsored health plan costs and what it means for employees.

Read more →Healthcare Costs
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Exploring AI's Impact on Leadership and Decision-Making in Business

In this episode, Kyle Lagunas and Ben Brooks delve into how AI is reshaping efficiency, leadership, and decision-making in the workplace.

Read more →AI
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Celebrating 100 Episodes and the Impact of Employee Referrals

The Purple Acorn HR Morning Show celebrates its 100th episode by exploring the power of employee referrals and the evolving landscape of women's sports.

Read more →Employee Referrals
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Candidate Pushback: Navigating Transparency in Recruitment

Explore the rise of candidate-focused tools like Did They Ghost You and Job Scam Score, and how they are reshaping recruitment transparency.

Read more →Recruitment
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How Creators Can Help Brands Navigate the New AI Search Landscape

Explore how creators can leverage AI search to provide new value for brands, focusing on engagement over reach.

Read more →AI Search
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Reinventing HR: Moving Beyond the Traditional Headcount Model

Trent Cotton discusses the flaws in traditional headcount planning and introduces a skill-based hiring framework.

Read more →Skills Based Hiring
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Navigating Hiring in the Age of AI: Jim Stroud's Insights

Jim Stroud discusses the impact of AI on hiring processes and offers strategies to ensure candidates' critical thinking skills are evaluated.

Read more →AI
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