The Jim Stroud Podcast

Jim Stroud
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The Jim Stroud Podcast is part therapy, part exposé, and all truth. Some weeks, I talk to insiders. Most weeks, I vent like HR is my therapist—with no filter, no fluff, and no patience for corporate nonsense. It’s the raw, unvarnished side of work: AI screwups. Hiring hypocrisy. Culture scams. And why the future of work feels like a Black Mirror episode in khakis. If you lead people, manage teams, or just survive office politics with gritted teeth—subscribe. Because what’s coming for your job, your company, and your sanity? You won’t hear it in the all-hands. But you’ll hear it here. ... This podcast is brought to you in part by "The Recruiting Life" newsletter. Subscribe now at https://jimstroud.beehiiv.com

  1. 1D AGO

    Why Job Hunting Feels Like a Full-Time Job

    Long searches, low response rates, and widespread burnout reveal a hiring system optimized for volume over clarity—leaving job seekers exhausted and trust eroding fast. | Subscribe to "The Recruiting Life" newsletter at JimStroud.com Read the report that inspired my rant - "Job Seeker Survey: 76% Burned Out by Job Hunt" https://www.howdy.com/blog/job-hunter-survey Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    6 min

  2. 1D AGO

    The Global Job Market Is Tapping the Brakes

    The global labor market isn’t breaking, but the data shows employers quietly shifting from hiring at scale to hiring with intent—while U.S. metrics remain temporarily distorted by missing government data. | Subscribe to "The Recruiting Life" newsletter at JimStroud.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    6 min

  3. 5D AGO

    AI Is Automating the Wrong Work

    A new Stanford study reveals that nearly half of today’s AI tools are automating tasks workers don’t want automated—so why is Silicon Valley racing to replace judgment and creativity while employees are still drowning in expense reports? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    5 min

  4. 6D AGO

    AI Shame Is a Leadership Failure

    Nearly half of employees—and even more executives—are secretly using AI at work, so what happens to trust, risk, and leadership when the future of work is something no one is willing to admit out loud? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    4 min

  5. 6D AGO

    OMG! I hope this isn’t true

    A former U.S. consular officer claims up to 90% of H-1B visa applications she reviewed were fraudulent—so what does that mean for American workers, global talent, and a system that may be breaking in plain sight? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    6 min

  6. DEC 16

    What If Colleges Warned You Before You Took the Loan?

    For the first time ever, the government is putting a warning label on college—so what happens when students start seeing which degrees (and classes) may actually cost them more than they’re worth? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    6 min

  7. DEC 15

    ICHRA Explained: How Individual Health Coverage Is Changing Employee Benefits

    In this episode of The Jim Stroud Podcast, Jim sits down with Eric Wissig of SureCo to unpack one of the most talked-about shifts in employee benefits today: the Individual Coverage HRA (ICHRA). Eric explains why the traditional group health insurance model is breaking down under rising costs—and how ICHRA offers a new path forward by giving employees ownership, choice, and flexibility in their healthcare, while still allowing employers to support coverage on a pre-tax basis. Together, Jim and Eric explore what this change means for workers, HR teams, brokers, startups, and large employers alike. You’ll hear a practical, plain-English discussion covering: Why group health insurance keeps getting more expensive How ICHRA works and why it launched in 2020 The pros and cons for employees, including choice, cost control, and decision fatigue What employers gain (and must watch out for) from a compliance and cost perspective How ICHRA supports workers with chronic or pre-existing conditions under the ACA Whether smaller companies can finally compete with enterprise-level benefits Non-traditional benefits, Medicare reimbursement, and what ICHRA can—and can’t—cover How this model could push the U.S. healthcare system toward true consumer choice Whether you’re an employee curious about your options, an HR leader facing skyrocketing premiums, or a broker navigating a changing benefits landscape, this episode offers a clear-eyed look at why ICHRA is gaining momentum—and where it may be headed next.   * Learn more about SureCo at sureco.com * SureCo Contact Page: https://www.sureco.com/contact-us * Erik Wissig LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erik-wissig-833b9a3/ * SureCo LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sureco/ Don’t forget to rate and review the podcast—five stars preferred, honest feedback always welcome. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    33 min

  8. DEC 11

    The Weaponization of Student Loans

    Student loans aren’t just financing college—they’re steering the entire idea of what counts as a “real” future. This episode exposes how a government-backed loan system quietly shapes which majors thrive, which wither, and which dreams get priced out. When credit becomes a political weapon, your kid’s passion isn’t the only thing choosing their path. | To keep up with what's happening now and next in the world of work - Subscribe to "The Recruiting Life" newsletter at https://jimstroud.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    5 min
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The Jim Stroud Podcast is part therapy, part exposé, and all truth. Some weeks, I talk to insiders. Most weeks, I vent like HR is my therapist—with no filter, no fluff, and no patience for corporate nonsense. It’s the raw, unvarnished side of work: AI screwups. Hiring hypocrisy. Culture scams. And why the future of work feels like a Black Mirror episode in khakis. If you lead people, manage teams, or just survive office politics with gritted teeth—subscribe. Because what’s coming for your job, your company, and your sanity? You won’t hear it in the all-hands. But you’ll hear it here. ... This podcast is brought to you in part by "The Recruiting Life" newsletter. Subscribe now at https://jimstroud.beehiiv.com

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  • Creator
    Jim Stroud
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2025
  • Episodes
    316
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved 2025
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    The Jim Stroud Podcast

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