The Jim Stroud Podcast

With the pandemic of the CoronaVirus, remote working is becoming a standard way of work in the USA and around the world. It has me wondering, what will be the next phase in remote working? Well, I looked into it and I think its holograms.  Special thanks to our sponsors: Proactive Talent, SupaPass and First Screen.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jim Stroud and Karen Mattonen discuss plagiarism, IBM·s attempt to patent outsourcing, Google (allegedly) giving an old guy the boot and sleazy recruiter tactics. This podcast originally aired October 24, 2007. Special thanks to our sponsors: Glossarytech.com FirstScreenMe.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The biggest news story in the world now, and in the foreseeable future, is the corona virus. Its not as big a threat as the FLU, but it is having a more severe effect in terms of public anxiety and business disruption. What will all of this mean for the future of work? I speculate. | The transcript is available at JimStroud.com.  Special thanks to ProactiveTalent.com.  Learn more about your ad cho...

In this episode: Jim is multitasking, but manages to discuss with Karen the pending bailout of the auto industry. What would happen if the government bailout did and did not happen, all of the jobs and people that would be affected and· socialism? What has that got to do with anything? Tune in and find out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Computational thinking is the edge you need to be competitive in business. Tune in to find out why. Visit JimStroud.com to read the  transcript for this episode and related information.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

[Original air date: 05.06.2010] Jim and Karen fight like cats and dogs over Burqas in the workplace. Karen thought it was fine. Jim, not so much… And what was intended as a 15 segment turned into an hour long verbal slugfest! Tune into this special retro episode! | Find more great content at JimStroud.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Did you know that the average adult will be caught on camera (at least) a dozen times a day and if you live in a city then, you are caught on camera (at least 50 times) a day. More than 50% of Americans are in a database available to law enforcement and more than 25% of all police departments in the USA have used that database to solve a crime. All of that makes me wonder, who owns the rights to m...

[Original air date: 05.28.08] Jim is sleepy, but Karen is hyper as she rants about Government Fibs on the Labor Market. Guess where all the Recruiter jobs are? (At least those that are not in the USA) As much as you possibly can, spread the love to China (via the Red Cross). Why is Microsoft (and other big name brands) lobbying for more H-1Bs when there are so many Americans out of work? (What a d...

Do we need a law to mandate work-life balance? In this episode, I discuss the “Right to Disconnect” bill being debated in New York City. Essentially, it says workers should not be required to answer emails or respond to work-related texts after official business hours. I also share insights from similar laws and business processes from around the world. Is this the future of work for the United St...

In this "Retro Lounge" episode: Karen is all doom and gloom about the economy, while Jim looks for the silver lining for Recruiters suffering from the econoclypse (get it? like the apocolypse?); by referring them to different industries to recruit for. Or at least Jim tries to, Karen won’t let him speak. Plus, Jim and Karen discuss a rather bizarre, sad, but true story of sex in Second Life. It se...

If automation can eliminate certain tasks for a certain worker by X percent then, should that worker have his compensation reduced accordingly? I debate the issue in this episode.  Resources related to this podcast can be found on JimStroud.com.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode, entitled "I Spy for the EEOC," originally aired July 25, 2006. And this was the episode description:  Jim Stroud and Karen Mattonen discuss the legalities of buying a company directory, give props to Linked In and discuss the work of “testers,” phony job applicants on the hunt for discriminatory practices. (Bad companies beware!) And did you know that resume writers have to be bonded...

Just say no to a robot tax! It may sound good in terms of protecting the American workers but, its more trouble than what its worth. I explain why in this episode. Visit JimStroud.com for additional info related to this podcast.  Music in this podcast: Finally by Loxbeats https://soundcloud.com/loxbeats Creative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0 Free Download: http://bit.ly/FinallyLox...

[Original air date: 12.10.08] Jim and Karen have dubbed this episode “The Sex show” and this is why:  Doctors say that office parties bring unwanted pregnancies and STDs. (Who knew it was such a busy season for them?) Plus, a Hilton employee walks in on a (literal) orgy of Hilton company execs, informs HR and gets fired. She is now suing for the big bucks. Tune in for one of the weirdest podcasts...

The food automation trend of robots and automation taking your orders, creating your food and serving it in some futuristic fashion, promised a win-win scenario for customers and restaurant owners alike. So, what has been the ROI? I explore the realities and determine that robots and automation can boost productivity at restaurants but cost a company profits if not enough people are involved.  Vis...

Jim Stroud and Karen Mattonen discussed the issue of Executive Pay. Should it be regulated? Jim says NO! Karen (of course) says Yes! An argument begins that lasts waaay longer than it should have, then Lance Haun of HRM Today adds his views and then things get really heated. All this and more, in another action-packed flashback episode of The Recruiters Lounge podcast. | Original air date: August...

I am substituting my regularly scheduled episode of "The Jim Stroud Podcast" for this special reunion episode. A little over a decade ago, I co-hosted "The Recruiters Lounge Podcast" with my pal - Karen Mattonen. It was very successful podcast at the time and in celebration of it, I have recently launched "The Retro Lounge" podcast which republishes the original episodes. Tune in and hear Karen an...

THE RETRO LOUNGE: Today's episode, "HOW TO MAKE MONEY WITH ONLINE JOB SCAMS," originally aired on March 27, 2009. And in this episode we discussed a recruiter who was facing possible time in jail for charging job seekers a fee for finding them work. Is what he did actually illegal? Was it really a scam, or was it just a badly executed business plan? You may be surprised. | Special thanks to PureAC...

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Corporate wellness programs are in the mainstream and they are intended to be a win-win situation for the company and the employee. For the most part, such seems to be the case. However, the road to hell is paved with good intentions and the programs intended to bless could become a curse. In this episode, I speculate on the possibilities. | Transcript and resources discussed in this podcast are a...

Happy New Year! In this episode, I compare expert views about the internet made in 2010 and compare them to today's realities. Stay tuned for a very provocative retrospective. Transcript and resources cited on this podcast are available on my website. Plus, download free resources from my website at www. JimStroud.com/free.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you been to the airport lately? If so, you probably noticed the facial recognition technology in effect at the major airports, especially when traveling internationally. Is this a good thing? Some say yes and others, like me, say no. Tune in to hear my reservations and where I think the future of airport security is heading. / Resources cited in this podcast can be found at  JimStroud.com. /...

Christmas time is here! And in addition to celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ with song and merriment, there is also the sharing of gifts to those you love and / or at least, tolerate. One thing you might not be aware of though, is depending on the gift you are giving, you may be inviting danger to the gift recipient; things like identity theft and home invasions. What do I mean by that? Stay t...

In this episode of the "Its All Recruiting Podcast," I had a delightful experience with Julia Gometz of Brandful Code as we discussed: foodies and "impossible meat," tracking employer brand sentiment on a bad news day, Persona Style Marketing, diverse companies, clean bathrooms as a retention strategy and so much more. Contact Julia Gometz on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-gometz-20144...

Jim Stroud here with an announcement of an early Christmas present for my listeners. Tune in to find out what it is!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices