We’re five episodes in — and The Alder Hour, hosted by Matt Alder (Recruiting Future), is just heating up! This week’s show, part of the Purple Acorn Network, brings lively conversation, practical insights, and a pint (or half-pint) in hand.

This week:

Skills-Based Hiring — More Than Dropping Degree Requirements: Matt dives into why true skills-based hiring requires more than ditching the degree filter — and how employers still have a long way to go.

Pregnancy and Workplace Confidentiality: Jocelyn King breaks down a real-life HR mishap where an employee’s pregnancy was disclosed without consent. What HR confidentiality truly means — and where the legal and ethical lines are.

Guest Interview: Dart Lindsley:

Dart, CEO of 11:59 and host of Work for Humans, shares why companies must rethink work itself as a product — and why employees are actually customers. A groundbreaking conversation on how work must evolve.

Talent Tech Trends:

Krista Tannahill (Talent Collective) and Peter Weddle (TATech) join to announce a new free certification program teaching recruiters how to master today’s fast-moving talent technology landscape.

Trending or Ending?

Rhona Pierce explores the demise of "hustle culture" — is Gen Z just lazy, or are we finally seeing smarter, healthier work habits take center stage?

🎙 Clock out, pour a drink, and stay ahead of the future of work with us.

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