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.Welcome to The Alder Hour — your favorite way to close out the working day.
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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