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#72 - Goodbye 2025, It's Time For Our 2026 Predictions! - Presented by Talent Tech PR
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- Dec 23, 2025
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- 4015
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Summary
Join host Jada Montemarano for a special edition of the Purple Acorn HR Morning Show as we bid farewell to 2025 and unveil bold 2026 predictions with a powerhouse lineup of twelve industry experts. In this fast-paced broadcast, our guests will tackle the eight "Purple Acorn–Approved" prediction categories, debating everything from the "Real vs. Hype" of AI and the "Stack Clean-Up" of HR technology to the "Workplace Plot Twist" of culture and return-to-office mandates. Don't miss this opportunity to "Follow the Money" and get a "Talent Leader Reality Check" as we explore the future of work, candidate behavior, and the big headlines that will define the year ahead. Guest Lineup: Allyn Bailey (SmartRecruiters): A leading voice in the industry advocating for innovation and purposeful adaptation to meet the challenges of the future of work. Trent Cotton (iCIMS): A highly accomplished strategist with a proven track record of designing innovative HR programs that drive employee engagement and business performance. Orlando Haynes (The Mosaic Company): A seasoned Talent Acquisition professional and three-time published author dedicated to empowering individuals on their journey toward professional success. Rhona Barnett-Pierce (Workfluencer Media): An expert who equips recruiting teams and HR leaders with the strategy and tools to create content that delivers measurable outcomes. Robin Schooling (Velvet Cubicle): A strategist who has spent her career humanizing the workplace and shaping how people experience work, from recruiting to retention. Chris Russell (RecTech Media): Known as the "mad scientist of online recruiting," he is a digital expert in attracting talent through recruitment technology and employer branding. Serge Boudreau (Resume Wallet): An experienced leader in t…