The Alder Hour
The Alder Hour
Podcast Description
Welcome to the Alder Hour, your new favorite way to close out the day. Spend 60 minutes with Matt Alder, the Talent Acquisition titan, the source for sourcers, and the overseas addition to the Purple Acorn family. But he’s not spending the entire hour alone — we’ll hear from HR specialist Jocelyn King, trend maven Rhona Pierce, and callers each week. So punch that clock and let us take you home.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast revolves around themes of talent acquisition, HR trends, and workplace dynamics, with episodes exploring topics such as the impact of tech on hiring processes, workplace relationships, and career trends. For example, Episode 4 discusses tech's influence on tasking, and Episode 3 covers Rhona's predictions on career pre-nups, ensuring timely and relevant content.
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 Pierce, our go-to trendwatcher and pop culture pulse-checker,
Jocelyn King, HR operations pro and master of The Situation Room,
Regular appearances from guest co-hosts like John Baldino and Robin Schooling,
And bold conversations with industry leaders — from TA innovators to employer branding experts and wellness coaches.
No topic is too awkward: layoffs, AI ethics, DEI backlash, resume fibbing, hiring influencers, office politics, and yes — whether body cameras belong on retail staff.
So pour a drink (alcoholic or not), punch that mental clock, and spend 60 minutes with The Alder Hour — part news, part group chat, all future of work.
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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 past change efforts, to the viral story of faking sick leave when they aren’t granted vacation. Then it’s off to The Situation Room for a deeper dive into the week’s most urgent workplace trends.
Special guest Sharon Papo, CEO and Co-Founder of LGBTQ eLearning, joins the show to talk about navigating anti-DEI backlash, building LGBTQ+ inclusive cultures, and how inclusion impacts employee morale and retention.
Finally, in Trending or Ending?, the crew breaks down the latest data showing that business travel is not only back — it’s booming.
Segments include:
– Points & Pints: The headlines HR pros are buzzing about
– The Situation Room: A deeper look at workplace culture flashpoints
– Guest spotlight with Sharon Papo
– Trending or Ending: Are we really back to frequent flyer life?
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