The Purple Acorn HR Morning Show

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Start your Tuesday mornings with a jolt of insight on The HR Morning Show — the live, unfiltered podcast where HR gets real. Hosted by industry powerhouses Adam Posner, Danielle Farage, and Joel Lalgee, this fast-paced, no-fluff show dives headfirst into the hottest trends, boldest ideas, and biggest challenges shaping the world of human resources today. Broadcast live every Tuesday at 10 AM ET / 7 AM PT, each episode features candid conversations with the most innovative voices in HR, talent, recruiting, and leadership. From culture-building and employer branding to AI in hiring and DEI strategy, no topic is off-limits. Expect practical tips, fresh perspectives, and real talk that you can actually use — whether you're a seasoned CHRO or just starting out in the people space. The HR Morning Show is your front-row seat to what’s next in HR. So grab your coffee, hit play, and let’s get to work. Visit https://purpleacornnetwork.com/ for more information.

  1. 2d ago

    The Gig Economy's Weirdest Job: Teaching Robots to Take Over - Presented by CalendarPA.com

    This week the crew dives into one of the strangest corners of the AI economy: robotics companies paying Indian workers, from waste sorters to homemakers, a few dollars an hour to wear head mounted cameras and capture footage of everyday tasks like welding, stitching, and sorting. That footage is training the humanoid robots built by companies like Figure AI, Boston Dynamics, and Unitree, raising uncomfortable questions about consent, awareness, and whether the people doing this work fully understand they may be helping automate their own jobs. It's a story that sits right at the intersection of labor, ethics, and where AI development actually gets its raw material. From there, the show shifts into talent acquisition with a panel featuring Jocelyn King, Kyle Lagunas, and Hayden Field breaking down where TA is headed, how to actually influence hiring managers, and what practitioners can do to maximize their impact. Guest Kyle Forrest joins Trent Cotton for our Talk Nerdy with iCIMS segment, and Josh Jones of ERE Media closes things out with a look at the ERE Recruiting Innovation Summit, happening November 10 and 11 in San Diego, including what's new for 2026 and why practitioner led content is drawing TA leaders back for direct access to the people actually doing the work. Make sure to give our sponsors some love, CalendarPA.com and Talent Tech PR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  2. Aug 11

    Ditching AI Resumes & Human-Centric AI Council Agenda - Presented by CalendarPA.com

    In Episode 98 of The HR Morning Show, hosts Serge Boudreau and Danielle Farage break down significant structural shifts impacting the tech sector and corporate operations. The episode leads off with an analysis of TikTok's operational shutdown of its Nashville hub, which resulted in the elimination of 250 roles as part of a broader industry push to consolidate real estate footprints and centralize technical talent. The co-hosts also examine new data from Challenger, Gray & Christmas showing that despite broader labor market stabilization, enterprise technology firms continue to drive targeted job cuts as capital rapidly shifts toward artificial intelligence infrastructure and operational automation. The broadcast continues with a deep dive alongside featured guest Kyle Lagunas into the Year Two Agenda for the Human-Centric AI Council, highlighting how organizations can ethically navigate digital transformation without losing focus on the employee experience. Additionally, Trent and guest Cliff Stevenson drop in for the "Talk Nerdy with iCIMS" segment to discuss data-backed talent acquisition trends. Closing out the show, Serge presents a weather report focused on talent acquisition best practices, explaining why candidates must step away from using AI-generated resumes and how recruiters can better evaluate authentic candidate capability. Make sure to give our sponsors CalendarPA.com and Talent Tech PR some love. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  3. Aug 4

    Episode 97

    In Episode 97 of The HR Morning Show, hosts Serge Boudreau and Dan Riley dive into the evolving pressures facing modern People Ops professionals, starting with surprising OpenAI research on cross-functional HR scope creep and the delicate protocol surrounding executive resignations. The hosts explore how understaffed HR teams are increasingly leveraged to cover non-HR operational gaps like marketing and finance, alongside actionable career advice on managing public departure announcements without compromising personal brand transparency or long-term reputation. The episode features dynamic guest conversations spanning the entire workplace ecosystem. AltHR Hive co-founders Mindy Honcoop and Marnie Robbins introduce their human-centered SIGNAL framework designed to cure HR isolation and burnout through agility and trust. Next, doctoral researcher Heather Wilson challenges legacy paradigms by proposing a shift from traditional HRD to Organizational Development, while addressing the critical judgment gap in AI education. Closing out the hour, serial founder Kristy McCann delivers an unfiltered account of balancing multi-hat executive leadership while actively battling a former venture capital firm in federal court. Make sure to visit the sponsors of the show, CalendarPA.com and Talent Tech PR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  4. Jul 28

    AI vs. College Grads & The Rise of Skill-Based Hiring - Presented by CalendarPA

    Welcome to Episode 96 of The HR Morning Show, hosted by Brian Fink and Michael Goldberg, brought to you by the Purple Acorn Network and sponsored by CalendarPA.com and Talent Tech PR. This episode dives into the shifting dynamics of the modern workplace, starting with a look at two major industry headlines. The hosts explore a new SHRM Benefits Study highlighting a drop in mental health coverage alongside a surge in paid parental leave, followed by a startling industry report showing that nearly half of hiring managers are reallocating entry-level budgets to AI over hiring fresh college graduates. Brought to you by CalendarPA.com and Talent Tech PR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  5. Jul 22

    When AI Picked the Layoffs: Meta’s Lawsuit - Presented by CalendarPA

    In Episode 95 of The HR Morning Show on the Purple Acorn Network, hosts Brian Fink and Mike Peditto unpack the legal, ethical, and operational friction arising from artificial intelligence in modern workforce management. The headlines segment examines legal landmines across Big Tech, beginning with a landmark lawsuit where 26 Meta employees allege that uncalibrated, AI-driven activity metrics disproportionately targeted workers taking FMLA, ADA, and parental leave. The discussion dives into notable moments regarding the fallacy of "human-only" decision-making when flawed algorithmic scores drive layoffs, followed by an analysis of 4,500 Google employees petitioning for standardized job protections and voluntary buyout options as capital reallocates heavily into AI initiatives. Transitioning from Big Tech friction to operational scaling, guest Anna Fedosova joins the show to address the painful compliance challenges companies face when expanding across European geographies. Anna highlights how HR professionals waste 60% to 70% of their bandwidth on repetitive administrative tasks and demonstrates how Corbey’s all-in-one AI agent automates region-specific workflows to solve adoption hurdles. Thanks to our sponsors CalendarPA.com and Talent Tech PR! Check 'em out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  6. Jul 14

    Unmasking RTO Motives & Social Media Bias - Presented by CalendarPA

    In Episode 94 of The HR Morning Show, hosts Adam Posner, Brian Fink, and Danielle Farage break down the rapidly shifting dynamics of talent acquisition and organizational leadership. This jam-packed episode tackles everything from critical regulatory updates to a total paradigm shift in how we view the HR function and executive alignment. Plus, the team previews their upcoming presence at the NAHCR conference. Key Special guest Jackye Clayton joins the headlines segment to discuss the EEOC’s newly released draft Strategic Plan (FY 2026–2030) and the fast-approaching public comment deadline on July 19, 2026. The expert interviews kick off with JD Robinson, who challenges traditional norms by arguing that people pros are business levers, not employee advocates. Next, seasoned CHRO Angela Cheng-Cimini breaks down the executive "triumvirate" (CEO, CFO, CHRO) and shares practical wisdom on swapping standard "employee engagement" metrics for true "employee inspiration". Finally, Namrata Kamdar dives straight into frontline recruiting crises, discussing "skillfishing," AI screening, resume imposters, and recruiter burnout. Notable Thanks to our sponsors CalendarPA.com and Talent Tech PR! Check 'em out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  7. Jun 30

    Unmasking RTO Motives & Social Media Bias - Presented by CalendarPA

    Welcome to Episode 93 of The HR Morning Show, part of the Purple Acorn Network! In this packed episode, hosts Joel Lalgee, Danielle Farage, and Serge Boudreau pull back the curtain on the real motivations behind five-day return-to-office (RTO) mandates, exposing how executive ego and "CEO groupthink" often overrule data-driven productivity metrics. The team also breaks down the heavy legal and compliance implications of highly subjective corporate social media policies, using a recent high-profile lawsuit involving an Alaska Airlines flight attendant to highlight how inconsistent disciplinary enforcement can trigger costly Title VII discrimination claims. Later in the broadcast, the hosts dive into a fascinating discussion on technical architecture and scaling operations with industry veteran Alan Seales, Founder and CTO of the Broadway Podcast Network and the creator behind the AI-first scheduling platform CalendarPA.com. Seales shares his journey from managing a performance-and-compensation review system for over 180,000 employees at Google to building an enterprise-grade AI assistant that aims to eradicate the interview-scheduling "black hole" for talent acquisition teams. To round out the morning, Serge delivers a special weather report detailing LinkedIn’s new Creator Marketplace ecosystem and its potential to revolutionize brand-to-creator connections across the professional network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  8. Jun 16

    Court Blocks $100K H-1B Fee, a Massive Win for Skilled Talent - Presented by CalendarPA

    Hosts Serge Boudreau and Dan Riley tackle the massive legal and technological shifts disrupting the workforce in mid-2026. The episode kicks off with two major headline stories. First, the team breaks down the recent nationwide block of a $100K H-1B fee, which a federal court struck down as an unconstitutional tax—delivering immediate relief to tech, healthcare, and higher education employers. Next, they dive into "The Great Regret," exploring a new report revealing that 55% of employers regret their AI-driven layoffs, with nearly a third quietly rehiring human workers after automated systems failed to manage complex workflows and triggered costly public relations crises. The core of the episode features a deep-dive interview with Chris Russell, the Founder of RecTech Media and the "Mad Scientist of Online Recruiting". Chris brings his extensive expertise to the table to discuss the erosion of traditional job search widgets in favor of conversational ChatGPT-driven interfaces, the flaws of rigid Applicant Tracking System (ATS) architectures in talent acquisition analytics, and how federal contractors can navigate OFCCP compliance amidst heightened scrutiny on automated screening tools. He also breaks down why talent attraction must be treated as a marketing function and analyzes the shift toward automated AI sourcing campaigns. Closing out the show, Serge delivers the Weather Report segment, examining the 2026 landscape of Talent Acquisition careers based on recent ERE insights. Sponsored by CalendarPA.com and Talent Tech PR, this episode offers a highly tactical look at the balancing act between automation and human judgment in modern HR. Presented by Talent Tech PR and CalendarPA.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Start your Tuesday mornings with a jolt of insight on The HR Morning Show — the live, unfiltered podcast where HR gets real. Hosted by industry powerhouses Adam Posner, Danielle Farage, and Joel Lalgee, this fast-paced, no-fluff show dives headfirst into the hottest trends, boldest ideas, and biggest challenges shaping the world of human resources today. Broadcast live every Tuesday at 10 AM ET / 7 AM PT, each episode features candid conversations with the most innovative voices in HR, talent, recruiting, and leadership. From culture-building and employer branding to AI in hiring and DEI strategy, no topic is off-limits. Expect practical tips, fresh perspectives, and real talk that you can actually use — whether you're a seasoned CHRO or just starting out in the people space. The HR Morning Show is your front-row seat to what’s next in HR. So grab your coffee, hit play, and let’s get to work. Visit https://purpleacornnetwork.com/ for more information.

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  • Creator
    Purple Acorn
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    93
  • Rating
    Explicit
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