The Jim Stroud Podcast

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 have easily been avoided. In 2007, he decided to switch teams in order to provide corporations with the legal weapons necessary to limit exposure altogether, while keeping costs of outside law firms down should a lawsuit be filed. ERS opens the plaintiff's play book to corporations who want to know how to protect themselves from issues BEFORE they become legal liabilities. Mr. Grabell advises corporations on a 24-hour “on-call” basis and trains managers and executives on the most common areas of liability in employment law. Mr. Grabell graduated from New York University Stern School of Business and Seton Hall Law School. Buy "The Employee Lawyer's Playbook" here: https://amzn.to/3ZMtkxn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 management company, providing clinical, claims, financial, and administrative services. WIN is committed to improving outcomes and patient experiences through integrated women's healthcare services. Our comprehensive program encompasses fertility medical and pharmacy, egg freezing, surrogacy, and adoption services, reproductive genetic testing, behavioral health support, BIPOC and LGBTQIA+-affirming programs, parenting support, and perimenopause/menopause care coordination. WIN gives patients access to the nation's largest network of highly credentialed reproductive endocrinologists, dedicated support and advocacy via Nurse Care Advocates, and a superior digital experience that makes care support and navigation conveniently available via the WINApp. For over 25 years, WIN is proud to have helped more than 450,000 families—driving superior outcomes while reducing the total cost of care for health plans, employers, and consumers. For more information about WIN, visit https://www.winfertility.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 impact areas. During Jean’s tenure, ASA has pivoted from a 65-year history of helping students with college financing and repayment options to a new focus of helping students discover potential career paths earlier in their education journey. She shifted ASA’s focus to help kids–as early as middle school to–know themselves, know their options, and make informed choices about their education and career goals. Jean served on the Board of ASA for 20 years and spent her career in higher education holding numerous senior level positions. Jean is a prior member of the College Board, NASFAA, EASFAA, NACAC & AICAD. Jean served as a trustee for the Providence Foundation & The RI Public Expenditure Council & as president for the RI Assoc. of Student Financial Aid Admin, & Governor Baker's Commission on Digital Innovation & Lifelong Learning. Buy "Crisis Proofing Today’s Learners: Reimagining Career Education to Prepare Kids for Tomorrow’s World," here: https://www.asa.org/jean-eddys-book/ Visit American Student Assistance here: https://www.asa.org/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 launch its maiden product, SPARC (an Intelligent Job Description Creator). Driven by Al and guided by a digital human, SPARC is a conversational Al tool that helps users quickly scope roles and then writes a complete job description, job posting, and social media posts for you. PropulsionAl's approach moves beyond traditional task oriented job descriptions, focusing on outcomes, competencies, and skills to enable alignment based on individual abilities. It empowers hiring managers directly without risk (no need for HR or compliance knowledge, ensures unbiased job postings, and fosters diverse hiring). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 business, Robert is a philanthropist and has served on the boards of MTV's "Rock the Vote," the University of Southern California Pacific Asia Museum, the Asian American Justice Center, and the Korean American Democratic Committee. He is a former President of the Korean American Bar Association and was honored in the "Men of L.A." by The Women's Foundation. Recently, Robert became a member of the Forbes Human Resources Council and the HR.com Advisory Board. Connect with Robert Sheen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rsheentrusaic Learn more about Trusaic: https://trusaic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 development and use of labor market data analytics – an industry he helped found over 20 years ago. Getting his start in Silicon Valley in the late 1990s, Andrew earned his reputation as a top-gun for tech-company systems innovation and problem solving. He moved to the inland Northwest in the mid-2000s where he served as the founding CEO of Emsi (now Lightcast) - which brought market-changing innovations to how higher education, corporations, and governments approach the labor market. In 2021, Andrew founded RedBalloon, which has quickly become America’s largest connectors of employers and employees who prioritize a positive workplace culture free from the divisiveness of cancel-culture mandates. Crapuchettes’ is a frequent presenter at technology and business conferences, and a frequent guest on business and technology news and influencer podcasts. | Web: https://redballoon.work Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 to improve their own mental health, the mental health of others they interact with, and the mental health of the organisation as a whole, in order to get better results. The book can be found online at your favourite bookstore in paperback, kindle/e-read and audible. You can follow Genevieve on Linked in as Genevieve Hawkins or on instagram as mentallyatwork. If you love the book, tag her in a post on either platform to let her know what insights you gained, to help continue this important conversation on mental health in the workplace. Enquires for speaking events via mentallyatwork.com.au Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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! https://conference.sourcecon.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 this podcast: 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/ About my guest: Stephane Rivard, CEO, HiringBranch Stephane Rivard is the Co-founder and CEO of HiringBranch and a lifelong entrepreneur. He believes the future of talent acquisition is “interviewless,” and he’s been featured on a number of prominent HR outlets explaining why AI is the most accurate way to evaluate soft skills. His top soft skills include problem-solving, rapport, curiosity, and divergent thinking. When he’s not traveling for work, you’ll find Stephane hanging out with his family, playing chess, running, skiing, mountain biking, sailing, or just walking his dog named Finnigan. Stephane Rivard on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephane-rivard-entrepreneur Company website: https://www.hiringbranch.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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 🌟 #WorkBasedLearning #FutureOfWork #SkillsAssessment ABOUT MY GUEST: For nearly 20 years, Julie Lammers has been an advocate for equity in education, work-based learning, the environment, and welfare issues. Julie serves as Senior Vice President, Advocacy and Corporate Social Responsibility at American Student Assistance (ASA), where her work focuses on career-based learning. Julie oversees the Education and Career Planning Division of ASA, which provides direct college and career-based services to kids through in-school programing and community-based centers. Prior to ASA, she worked for 10 years as Congressional Aide to Senator Edward M. Kennedy and his successor, Senator Paul Kirk, Jr. Julie leads ASA’s government relations and advocacy efforts on both the federal and state level, helping to build relationships with elected officials and promote ASA’s legislative priorities. These encompass enabling equitable opportunities for learning and exposure to career pathway development, largely through technology, as early as middle school. She’s been a driver behind research the organization is doing on career-based learning, including a recent report highlighting key themes around states’ implementation of work-based learning programs, best practices, a state-by-state analysis of current policy, and recommendations for improvement. Julie maintains there is a lot of work to be done to ensure universal access to work-based learning at the high school level but that it is the key to helping kids learn about career and future options that make the most sense for them. Julie is a graduate of Northeastern University, the Government Affairs Institute at Georgetown University, Suffolk University Law School, and is a member of the Massachusetts Bar. Connect with Julie Lammers via LinkedIn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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

In this episode of The Jim Stroud Podcast, Jim interviews Siadhal Magos, CEO and Co-Founder of Metaview. Siadhal shares insights on AI's impact on the recruitment industry. Together, Magos and Stroud, discuss recruiter readiness for AI, training for HR professionals, and the redefined skills required for success. The episode also explores how AI affects the human aspects of recruiting, personal connections, and networking. Siadhal also highlights AI's role in reducing time and costs, assessing soft skills, and candidate identification. Ethical considerations, bias mitigation, and the future of AI in recruiting are touched upon as well. Gain expert insights and navigate the AI revolution in recruitment with this intriguing episode. Mentioned in this podcast: Metaview writes perfect, AI-powered interview notes for you, so you can save time wasted on the drudgery of writing up notes, and focus on the candidate during your interviews. Join recruiters from Brex, Quora, Robinhood, & more and try Metaview. You focus on hiring. We’ll take the notes. Try for free. The Recruiting Life Newsletter is a whimsical view of the world of work that aspires to educate and entertain. Subscribe now! #AIRecruitment, #FutureOfWork, #HRInnovation, #RecruitmentRevolution, #AIHR, #TalentAcquisition, #AIInRecruiting, #HRTech, #ArtificialIntelligence, #RecruitingEvolution, #AIinRecruitment, #FutureofHR, #RecruitmentIndustry, #EthicalAI, #TransformingRecruitment Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On July 5, 2023, NY Local Law 144 takes effect. If you are using technology to manage your hiring and promotion decisions, a $1500 fine per day, per tool, may be applicable. Are you aware of this? Are you prepared for this? Or, are you like... meh. No matter how you may feel about NYLocal Law 144 (aka the Automated Employment Decisions Tool law) it is only a harbinger of things to come. In this podcast, Jim Stroud speaks with Zachary Long of Conductor AI to discuss the ramifications of NY Local Law 144 and The AI Act in Europe. Lots of things are happening in the world of AI compliance. Do not be ignorant of what will surely affect your HR department in the near future. Mentioned in this podcast: Zachary Long is the Founder of ConductorAI - an AI Compliance Company. Conductor was founded to help businesses deal with the coming wave of AI legislation. Conductor has helped many of businesses get compliant with NYC 144 and other regulation. Reach out at zach@conductorai.co, or visit their website at https://conductorai.co/ EU lawmakers pass landmark artificial intelligence regulation https://buff.ly/3PbwQOy Are you compliant with Local Law 144? https://aedtregistry.com/?via=jim Automated Employment Decision Tools (NY Local Law 144) https://bit.ly/3PFaqWa The Recruiting Life Newsletter - https://blog.jimstroud.com/subscribe/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices