Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being used more and more by companies to help with their hiring process. AI can review resumes, conduct interviews, and even make hiring decisions. However, with this new technology, there are concerns about fairness and discrimination. Some states are starting to create their own laws to regulate AI-based hiring. I talk about it in this episode of The Jim Stroud Podcast. 

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The other day my Twitter feed was blowing up over a discussion between Elon Musk and Fox News Host Tucker Carlson. Although they discussed the potential threat of artificial intelligence to all of us, Musk’s takeover of Twitter was a topic as well. During that portion of the conversation, it was highlighted that upon arrival, Musk let go about 80% of the staff at Twitter. (Although, some of that was voluntarily.) I talk about that and the phenomenon known as "Fake jobs." / Subscribe to my newsletter at JimStroud.com/subscribe

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Did you know that some people are using chatbots like ChatGPT to take on multiple jobs and work excessively long hours? They do this by using the chatbots to respond to messages and emails for them, essentially automating their work. This practice is known as "overemployment" or "hustling," and it raises ethical concerns about the exploitation of technology and the impact on workers' mental and physical health. In this episode of The Jim Stroud Podcast, Jim Stroud discusses Overemployment: The Pros, Cons, Ethics, Legality, and Trends in Taking on Multiple Jobs. 

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Imagine spending billions of dollars into a project only for it to die on the vine in front of your eyes. I cannot imagine that feeling, truly, because I don’t have a billion dollars. But it has to suck. What am I talking about? The Metaverse, which I call the second coming of Second Life. / To read a transcript of this podcast and to discover the source of my information, check out this edition of The Recruiting Life Newsletter.

"Are you recruiting in the Meh-taverse?"

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Jim Stroud discusses the short -term, and long-term, unintended consequences of massive layoffs. He also cautions company to be slow to layoff their recruiters and instead, leverage them for a lasting business advantage. Four strategies are discussed in this podcast. The fifth strategy is available on JimStroud.com under the title, "Don't Let Your Recruiting Talent Go to Waste During a Recession." Tune in for the details.

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ChatGPT has taken the world by storm, captivating people with its abilities and leaving many wondering about its impact on their careers. From screening resumes and candidates to ideating interview questions, and customizing job descriptions, ChatGPT can accomplish several routine recruitment tasks in mere seconds. This raises concerns for recruiters who worry that ChatGPT may eventually replace them. However, the answer is clear: ChatGPT will never replace recruiters. I explain why in this podcast. // And this is the newsletter article I cited in the podcast, "No, ChatGPT Will Not Replace Recruiters. This is Why." https://bit.ly/TJSP012023

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Original air date: APR 2, 2008 - Jim Stroud chat’s with Otis Collier, an Alternative Sourcing Manager for Wachovia. What does that mean? It means he dispenses HR justice for US veterans by creating programs that get veterans (and their spouses) hired by Wachovia. Yooo Joe! If you recruit for a company that does not have a plan in place for recruiting Veterans, bring this podcast to the attention of the powers that be. You MUST listen to this one.

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Original air date: January 16, 2008 - Smoking is not just bad for your health, but it can get you fired to. McDonald’s puts a new spin on the “Happy Meal.” Identity theft is rampant at a certain chicken plant. How to check if your H-1b applicant is legal. And finally… things are hard out here for a pimp. Yeah, this is a show to remember. | Shout out to HR's Most Dangerous Podcast - Chad and Cheese https://chadcheese.com

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Original air date : JUN 12, 2007 - Jim Stroud and Karen Mattonen Visas, Citizenship and Terrorist Recruiting Tactics before describing the plot of an action movie that somebody really needs to make.  | Download the free eBook: "Racism Reimagined: How Critical Race Theory Imperils The American Workplace." https://www.tradepub.com/free/w_jims01/ | Subscribe to my daily updates: https://sendfox.com/jimstroud

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Original air date - JUL 21, 2006 - Papa Got A Brand New Bag. Rob McGovern, founder of Careerbuilder, has a new venture – Market 10 and its pretty nifty. Rob tells Jim all about it in this podcast and Jim gave it a “thumbs up.” | Download my free ebook - "Racism Reimagined: How Critical Race Theory Imperils the American Workplace" https://www.tradepub.com/free/w_jims01/

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