We’re back with Episode 2 of The Alder Hour — your new favorite way to close out (or survive) the workday! Host Matt Alder (also of Recruiting Future) cracks open a Lucky Saint non-alcoholic beer and dives into another jam-packed show.

This week, we cover:

When Chatbots Replace CEOs: We continue last week's conversation about Klarna replacing jobs with AI — including the CEO sending an AI version of himself to an earnings call! What does this mean for talent acquisition and HR teams?

Pay Transparency Laws: Jocelyn King and Rhona Pierce break down how new laws are reshaping hiring practices — and why clear salary ranges are great for business (even if they scare some employers).

Handling Difficult Co-Workers: In "The Situation Room," Jocelyn tackles how to professionally deal with a co-worker who won’t stop interrupting your day — and crosses the line into threatening comments.

AI in Hiring: Rhona explores why companies desperately need AI interview policies — and why simply saying "don’t use AI" isn’t realistic anymore. (Spoiler: This is both trending and needs to end.)

Special guest Hung Lee (of Recruiting Brainfood) joins us to talk about:

The real impact of AI on recruiting and HR in 2024

Why Talent Acquisition needs a major rebrand

What might happen to DEI conversations in the US and Europe in 2025

🎙 Grab a drink, clock out, and rethink the future of work with us.

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