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Hosted by Purple Acorn · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 51 episodes
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The Alder Hour is a podcast that explores the future of HR and Talent Acquisition through honest conversations with people driving change. Broadcast LIVE, we cover the bold ideas and real-world innovations shaping how companies attract, hire, and retain talent. While we don’t shy away from tough or awkward topics—like layoffs, AI ethics, and DEI backlash—our focus is on sharing practical insights, fresh perspectives, and inspiring stories that help talent leaders navigate change and build stronger, more human-centric hiring practices. Each week, host Matt Alder (of Recruiting Future ) clocks in with unfiltered insights, smart headlines, and sharp banter from the frontlines of talent, tech, and the ever-shifting world of work. Broadcasting from the UK as part of the Purple Acorn Network , Matt brings a global perspective to local workplace dilemmas — and he’s never at the mic alone. You’ll hear from: Rhona
Purple Acorn hosts The Alder Hour with Matt Alder, a business show with 51 episodes published.
In the final episode of 2025, Matt and Rhona sit down to gaze into the crystal ball and map out what lies ahead for Talent Acquisition and Human Resources in 2026. This isn't just about buzzwords; it is a deep dive into
Join hosts Matt and Rhona as they tackle the critical shifts impacting the end-of-year HR landscape. The duo breaks down a major new Executive Order that limits state power over workplace AI, potentially ending the compl
Matt and Joycelyn dig into the biggest HR and TA stories of the week before welcoming Natalie Egan, the serial entrepreneur behind PeopleLinx, Translator, and now Znario. Natalie shares the lessons she’s learned building
Today on The Alder Hour, Matt and Rhona break down the latest headlines shaping the world of talent acquisition and HR, starting with the growing trend of tech companies pulling back on public DEI reporting and what that
On this episode of The Alder Hour, Matt and Rhona break down two of the most talked-about stories in talent and tech: the controversy around AI being used in Call of Duty: Black Ops 7 and a new report showing that while
Today on The Alder Hour, Matt and Rhona wind down your workday with a spirited mix of headlines, humor, and sharp takes on what’s shaping talent acquisition right now. In Points & Pints, they dig into two big stories red
In this episode of The Alder Hour, hosts Matt Alder and Rhona Barnett-Pierce dive into the intersection of technology, talent, and transformation. Their featured guest, Dr. Ali Raza, joins to share how his decade as a Pr
On this episode of The Alder Hour, Matt Alder and Rhona sit down with Sofia Whelan, a global HR transformation expert who’s spent over a decade helping some of the world’s largest organizations navigate the intersection
What happens when HR, AI, and real-world leadership collide? In this episode of The Alder Hour, hosts Matt and Rhona sit down with Jamie Starner, a people and talent leader who’s mastered the art of connection, adaptabil
In this episode of The Alder Hour, hosts Matt Alder and Rhona sit down with James Ellis, one of the most recognizable voices in employer branding. Together, they unpack why so many organizations still treat employer bran
On this episode of The Alder Hour, Matt Alder and Rhona dive deep into the evolving world of work — from AI “workslop” and who’s accountable for it, to the rise of TikTok as the next big hiring channel. Then, Matt sits d
In this episode, Matt and Mervyn dig into why so many workplace transformation efforts fall flat — even when the tech is great and the strategy seems sound. Drawing from real-world lessons at Accenture, our guest reveals
On this week’s Alder Hour, Matt and Rhona dive into two of the biggest stories shaping the future of work: the controversial new U.S. immigration fee hikes — including a proposed $100,000 price tag for tech visas and $1M
AI is transforming HR faster than ever, but not always in ways leaders expect. In this episode, Matt Alder and Rhona Barnett-Pierce dig into the hottest stories shaping the future of work, from the rise of “Shadow AI” in
AI is rewriting the future of work, and few people understand that shift better than Rebecca Carr, a leading voice in HR tech and innovation. On this episode of The Alder Hour, Rebecca joins Matt to unpack OpenAI’s surpr
It’s Labor Day in the U.S., and while the rest of the team has the day off, Matt Alder brings listeners a special bonus episode. This week, he revisits a recent Recruiting Future conversation with Brandon Samut, Chief Pe
Matt Alder, Rhona Pierce, and Jocelyn King bring their sharp takes and playful banter to the biggest stories shaping HR and the future of work. From Workday’s acquisition of Paradox and the fallout of “the day ChatGPT we
Matt, Rhona, and Jocelyn take on the latest headlines shaping the world of work — and they're not pulling any punches. They kick things off with Points & Pints, unpacking everything from what’s haunting HR pros about pas
Matt, Rhona, and Jocelyn take on the latest headlines shaping the world of work — and they're not pulling any punches. They kick things off with Points & Pints, unpacking everything from what’s haunting HR pros about pas
This week, Matt, Rhona, and Mervyn are joined by writer, speaker, and HR truth-teller Laurie Ruettimann for a bold and brilliant conversation about the state of work today. From burnout and toxic cultures to practical wa
Dani Herrera
Talent, Culture, and DEI Consultant
1 appearance on this show
Sofia Whelan
1 appearance on this show
James Ellis
employer brand strategist, author, podcaster, unapologetic truth-teller · Employer Brand Labs
1 appearance on this show
Joey Price
HR consultant and author · Jumpstart HR/Aspect43
1 appearance on this show
Rebecca Carr
CEO at SmartRecruiters · SmartRecruiters
1 appearance on this show
Jessica Miller-Merrell
Workology
1 appearance on this show
Madeline Laurano
Aptitude Research
1 appearance on this show
Laurie Ruettimann
CEO Series · Punk Rock HR
2 appearances on this show
Brian Fink
technical recruiting expert
1 appearance on this show
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