{"podcast":{"title":"HR Happy Hour Network","slug":"hr-happy-hour-network-771812","podcast_index_feed_id":771812,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/hr-happy-hour-network/","website_url":"https://www.blogtalkradio.com/steve-boese","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/6b3d697c-a9b2-4019-af84-3304b2c74131/HHH-Network-Logo-2.png","author":"HR Happy Hour Network","episode_count":925,"summary":"At Work in America, the longest running and top downloaded HR podcast, focuses on human resources, management, leadership, and workforce technology. The show is hosted by Steve Boese, the Co-Chair of the HR Technology Conference and Trish Steed, CEO of H3 HR Advisors.","last_synced_at":"2026-09-22T12:18:58.580395+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hr-happy-hour-network-771812"},"episode":{"title":"How AI and Assumptions are Shaping Hiring in 2026","slug":"how-ai-and-assumptions-are-shaping-hiring-in-2026","published_at":"2026-07-17T12:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hr-happy-hour-network-771812/how-ai-and-assumptions-are-shaping-hiring-in-2026","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hr-happy-hour-network-771812","url":"https://www.blogtalkradio.com/steve-boese","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/c00afc60-cc5d-4640-a9f5-88d4c89423dd.mp3","summary":"How AI and Assumptions are Shaping Hiring in 2026 Hosts:  Mervyn Dinnen Guest:  Ken Ward , Talent Acquisition Leader   Summary On this episode of  HR Means Business , Mervyn is joined by talent acquisition leader Ken Ward to explore what today's hiring market looks like from the perspective of an experienced executive candidate. Drawing on more than 30 years in talent acquisition, Ken shares what he's learned while navigating his own career transition, including how AI is changing recruitment, why judgment still matters more than technology, and how senior professionals can rethink visibility, networking, and career positioning. He also discusses how studying counseling has changed the way he approaches leadership, decision-making, and professional resilience. The conversation offers a thoughtful look at hiring from both sides of the table and challenges many of the assumptions surrounding AI, executive recruiting, and the future of talent acquisition.   Key Takeaways Why senior talent acquisition professionals face unique challenges in today's hiring market How AI is influencing recruiting—and where human judgment remains essential The changing role of LinkedIn, personal branding, and professional visibility Why hiring decisions should prioritize curiosity and critical thinking over certainty How counseling skills can strengthen leadership, recruiting, and career resilience Practical advice for experienced professionals navigating career transitions  Thank you for your continued support of the show and subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!   The HR Happy Hour Network is sponsored by Workhuman. We talk a lot on this show about where HR is headed — and one of the most exciting developments I’ve seen lately is what Workhuman is doin…","meta_description":"How AI and Assumptions are Shaping Hiring in 2026 Hosts: Mervyn Dinnen Guest: Ken Ward , Talent Acquisition Leader Summary On this epis…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2262,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/hr-happy-hour-network-771812/episodes/how-ai-and-assumptions-are-shaping-hiring-in-2026/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/hr-happy-hour-network-771812/how-ai-and-assumptions-are-shaping-hiring-in-2026.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}