The Purple Acorn HR Morning Show
Start your Tuesday mornings with a jolt of insight on The HR Morning Show — the live, unfiltered podcast where HR gets real. Hosted by industry powerhouses Adam Posner, Danielle Farage, and Joel Lalgee, this fast-paced, no-fluff show dives headfirst into the hottest trends, boldest ideas, and biggest challenges shaping the world of human resources today. Broadcast live every Tuesday at 10 AM ET / 7 AM PT, each episode features candid conversations with the most innovative voices in HR, talent, recruiting, and leadership. From culture-building and employer branding to AI in hiring and DEI strategy, no topic is off-limits. Expect practical tips, fresh perspectives, and real talk that you can actually use — whether you're a seasoned CHRO or just starting out in the people space. The HR Morning Show is your front-row seat to what’s next in HR. So grab your coffee, hit play, and let’s get to work. Visit https://purpleacornnetwork.com/ for more information.
Episodes
October 28, 2025 • 72 mins
This week on The HR Morning Show, hosts Joel Lalgee, Danielle Farage, Serge Boudreau, and Adam Posner unpack the biggest headlines shaping HR today, from AI in recruiting to burnout and shifting candidate expectations. Special guests Jess Von Bank, Zain Zaidi, and Curtis Germany bring real-world insights on skills-based hiring, aligning finance and IT on HR tech, and what HR leaders need to know right now.
In our Talk Nerdy with i...
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October 21, 2025 • 82 mins
This week on The HR Morning Show, Joel Lalgee, Danielle Farage, and Serge Boudreau dive into the latest HR headlines and innovations reshaping how we work. From the expanding influence of AI in recruitment to new compliance and accessibility challenges, the hosts unpack what every HR leader needs to know to stay ahead of the curve.
First up, recruiting expert Dave Vu joins to discuss his transition from talent acquisition to AI-dr...
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October 7, 2025 • 94 mins
The HR Morning Show returns with a lively mix of headlines, hot takes, and in-depth conversations shaping the future of work. Kyle, Brian, and Robin kick things off with the latest HR news, from the global hiring outlook to pay transparency debates, before diving into how HR leaders can use tech responsibly without losing the human touch.
This week’s guests bring two powerful perspectives. Robin sits down with Andy Choi from Do Go...
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September 30, 2025 • 99 mins
What really makes a strong employer brand—and why are so many companies still getting it wrong? This week, Joel Lalgee, Danielle Farage, and Kyle Lagunas dig into the new realities of recruiting with candid takes on employer branding, candidate experience, and the ever-crowded ATS market. From the consumerization of the job search to the tug-of-war between HR and marketing, the hosts and guests break down where companies are droppi...
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September 23, 2025 • 91 mins
The HR Morning Show brings together hosts Joel Lalgee, Mike Peditto, and Serge Boudreau for a fast-moving look at the stories and strategies shaping the HR landscape. The team kicks things off with the latest headlines, including new U.S. immigration fees that could transform tech hiring and a candid discussion on why HR still lags behind other functions in AI knowledge.
Special guest Madeline Laurano, Founder and Chief Analyst at...
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September 16, 2025 • 81 mins
We are excited to welcome our new Marquee sponsor, Keka HR, the all-in-one HR and Payroll platform, to the HR Morning Show! Don't miss this episode!
From shifting immigration policies to the future of HR tech, hosts Joel Lalgee, Danielle Farage, and Brian Fink bring two powerhouse guests to the table.
Then, we sit down with Kamaria Scott, Founder & CEO of Enetic and creator of the Manager Momentum Operating System™ (MMOS™). With...
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September 9, 2025 • 94 mins
Get ready—the HR Morning Show is stacked with insights, fresh takes, and conversations that matter for leaders, recruiters, and HR pros alike.
We kick things off with Joanna Mollo, co-founder of PitchNinjas who has coached leaders at some of the world’s biggest companies. Joanna opens up about what she learned building people-development programs during Google’s rapid European expansion, why most executives struggle with clarity a...
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September 2, 2025 • 89 mins
Get ready - we are stacked with big stories, fresh insights, and plenty of laughs to carry you through your Tuesday morning. From Cracker Barrel’s rebrand flop (and the unexpected DEI debate behind it) to New York City’s “Wall of Shame” for Fair Workweek enforcement, we’re breaking down the topics you’ll actually want to talk about with your team.
This week we’re thrilled to introduce a brand-new segment, Talk Nerdy with iCISM, wh...
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August 26, 2025 • 95 mins
Hosts Brian Fink, Danielle Farage, and Mike Peditto cover the latest shifts shaping the world of work and dig into how leaders can build trust, inclusion, and scalable culture in today’s fast-changing landscape.
The hosts kick things off with breaking headlines, including Workday’s acquisition of Paradox, a major move redefining the candidate experience, and Meta’s new feature allowing candidates to use AI in coding interviews—a s...
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August 5, 2025 • 95 mins
We’re live with another episode of The HR Morning Show — your weekly dose of HR headlines, workplace trends, and candid conversations that matter.
This week, we unpack SAP’s recent acquisition of SmartRecruiters and explore what it means for innovation, AI strategy, and the future of the HCM ecosystem.
Then we’re joined by two incredible guests who are shaping the future of work:
- Kaleem Clarkson, COO of Blend Me, on how trust—...
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July 29, 2025 • 107 mins
What happens when HR and TA leaders crash The HR Morning Show? You get an episode packed with truth bombs, laughter, and big-time perspective shifts. Anessa Fike and Morgan Williams don’t hold back with hosts Joel Lalgee, Danielle Farage, and guest host Kyle Lagunas.
We also go deep with Dr. Scott Leuchter, a global Chief People Officer and business psychologist who’s redefining how organizations think about leadership, retention,...
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July 22, 2025 • 96 mins
This week on The HR Morning Show, we’re diving deep into the heart of the workforce—with big conversations about dignity, technology, and the future of hiring.
Brian Glover joins us to champion the “Blue-Collar Renaissance,” sharing how his company Previewed is reshaping perceptions of skilled trades. From NC Idea grant wins to bold storytelling, he’s on a mission to prepare Gen Z for hands-on careers in an AI-driven economy.
Ada...
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July 15, 2025 • 87 mins
In this jam-packed episode of The HR Morning Show, Joel Lalgee, Danielle Farage, and Clark Willcox return with new graphics, fresh energy, and a powerful lineup of guests and segments. From what AI is quietly revealing about the way work really happens to ghosting candidates and unconscious bias in interview scheduling, AI is exposing more than inefficiencies—it’s showing us uncomfortable truths.
Joel breaks down hiring manager en...
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July 8, 2025 • 92 mins
The HR Morning Show: AI Truths, Smart Hiring, and Bold Leadership - Presented by ERIN
This week, we're unpacking what AI is really telling us about work—and whether we’re ready to listen. Brian Fink breaks down how AI insights are exposing hidden flaws in hiring, feedback loops, and candidate experience.
Then, three powerhouse guests join the show:
Dr. Katie Boston-Leary shares how her nursing journey shaped her mission for e...
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Today we turn [episode] 50, and there's no better way to celebrate than by going LIVE straight from the expo floor at SHRM '25 in San Diego, CA in the ERIN booth. Rhona Barnett-Pierce and Serge Boudreau interview FOUR guests for this episode, plus we hear from Dylan Oyama - a very eager intern (anyone hiring!?) - being interviewed by special guest host, George Rogers who stopped by to say hello.
Our guests are Junell Venord from S...
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June 24, 2025 • 89 mins
Adam Posner is back for a powerhouse episode of The HR Morning Show, presented by ERIN. First, Ritu Mohanka unpacks the launch of CPA+ with Adam — an AI-driven hiring tool that ranks and interviews candidates — and how to preserve the human touch in an automated process. Then Ron Fish joins to talk through what’s really working in AI for recruiting, how to build a credible talent advisory function, and why equity and accessibility ...
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June 17, 2025 • 85 mins
It’s a jam-packed Tuesday on The HR Morning Show! Joel, Rhona, and guest host James Ellis are covering the latest headlines, including gig work taking over the labor market. We’ll preview upcoming events like SHRM and ERE, plus shout out John Baldino’s ice cream social.Then we dive into two conversations you don’t want to miss: Cynthia Abbott Kerr joins us first, and later, Conor Kline breaks down his viral recruiting calendar post...
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June 10, 2025 • 83 mins
We’re going live for another high-energy episode of The HR Morning Show — your go-to source for the latest in HR, all morning long. In this special live edition, we’re diving deep into the real-world shifts shaping the HR landscape, from evolving tech strategies to a bold new take on workplace culture.
First up, Tami Nutt and Rhona join the show to unpack why hiring feels more broken than ever — and why compliance is more compli...
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June 3, 2025 • 96 mins
This week on The HR Morning Show, we’re diving into the real forces reshaping the hiring landscape — from scaling culture with empathy to leveraging AI for ethical recruiting and the latest compliance curveballs.
🔥 Eric Stone kicks us off with a high-energy conversation on how to remove roadblocks to employee engagement and build a culture of accountability without fear — all through the lens of his book, Jumpstart Your Workpla...
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In this powerful episode of The HR Morning Show, we tackle workplace equity and human potential from two incredible angles.
First, special guest host John joins Joel and Danielle to break down the week’s top HR headlines, global updates from SmartRecruiters, and a quick roundup of must-attend industry events.
Then, we sit down with Jennifer Tardy, DEI expert and author of The Equity Edge, who delivers a masterclass on tackling bi...
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