# #71 - Why Referrals Are the New Gold Standard - Presented by Talent Tech PR

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Podcast: [The Purple Acorn HR Morning Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-purple-acorn-hr-morning-show-7005315)
Published: 2025-12-16T20:52:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.purpleacornnetwork.com/shows/hr-morning-show
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## Resource

Join hosts Danielle, Serge, and Brian Fink for a news-heavy edition of The HR Morning Show. We kick off with a breakdown of the new Executive Order establishing a national AI policy, effectively limiting state-level regulations. The team also unpacks alarming new data regarding CHRO turnover, which has hit a five-year high as leaders face "transformation fatigue". Later, we dive into organizational psychology with Colby Nesbitt, who helps us define what "healthy culture" really looks like and debunks common myths about workplace happiness. We also welcome Mike Stafiej and Ben Eubanks to discuss their new research, The Human Signal in the Noise. They explain why employee referrals have become the "trust currency" of 2025 in a market flooded with AI-generated resumes. Plus, catch the latest updates from The Global Report with SmartRecruiters and Serge’s Weather Report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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