{"podcast":{"title":"The Purple Acorn HR Morning Show","slug":"the-purple-acorn-hr-morning-show-7005315","podcast_index_feed_id":7005315,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/thehrmorningshow","website_url":"https://www.purpleacorn.io/shows/hr-morning-show","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/a31030f8-160c-11f0-bc8e-17a26c0de6ce/image/9841cca01cb7c87d75657524fda133d6.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Purple Acorn","episode_count":89,"summary":"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.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-23T04:19:48.274639+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-purple-acorn-hr-morning-show-7005315"},"episode":{"title":"#77 - Peanut Butter Pay: The End of the Merit Raise? - Presented by CalendarPA.com","slug":"77-peanut-butter-pay-the-end-of-the-merit-raise-presented-by-calendarpa-com","published_at":"2026-02-10T16:37:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-purple-acorn-hr-morning-show-7005315/77-peanut-butter-pay-the-end-of-the-merit-raise-presented-by-calendarpa-com","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-purple-acorn-hr-morning-show-7005315","url":"https://www.purpleacornnetwork.com/podcasts/the-purple-acorn-hr-morning-show","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/PAL3110110104.mp3?updated=1770742904","summary":"As we hit mid-February, the HR landscape is grappling with a shift in how we value work. This episode explores the controversial rise of \"Peanut Butter\" pay raises—where merit takes a backseat to across-the-board increases—and how top-tier organizations maintain culture and storytelling in a high-speed world. Key Segments & Highlights: Headline News: A deep dive into the \"Spread of Peanut Butter Pay Raises.\" With nearly 44% of companies moving toward uniform salary increases in 2026 to combat bias and administrative complexity, we discuss if this \"flat\" approach is a talent retention ticking time bomb. Guest Spotlight 1 - Bryan Chaney (People Brand Collective): The employer branding maestro joins us to discuss the vision behind the People Brand Collective and how AI is fundamentally rewriting the \"People Experience\" playbook. Guest Spotlight 2 - Harper Mayfield (Savannah Bananas): How do you keep the \"glue\" from drying out? The Savannah Bananas’ own \"Glue Guy\" shares how one of the world’s most unique sports brands maintains high-energy culture and cohesion. Presented by CalendarPA.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices","meta_description":"As we hit mid-February, the HR landscape is grappling with a shift in how we value work. This episode explores the controversial rise of \"Peanut Butter\" p…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4600,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-purple-acorn-hr-morning-show-7005315/episodes/77-peanut-butter-pay-the-end-of-the-merit-raise-presented-by-calendarpa-com/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-purple-acorn-hr-morning-show-7005315/77-peanut-butter-pay-the-end-of-the-merit-raise-presented-by-calendarpa-com.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}