{"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":"#95 - When AI Picked the Layoffs: Meta’s Lawsuit - Presented by CalendarPA","slug":"95-when-ai-picked-the-layoffs-meta-s-lawsuit-presented-by-calendarpa","published_at":"2026-07-22T13:52:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-purple-acorn-hr-morning-show-7005315/95-when-ai-picked-the-layoffs-meta-s-lawsuit-presented-by-calendarpa","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/PAL4053734275.mp3","summary":"In Episode 95 of The HR Morning Show on the Purple Acorn Network, hosts Brian Fink and Mike Peditto unpack the legal, ethical, and operational friction arising from artificial intelligence in modern workforce management. The headlines segment examines legal landmines across Big Tech, beginning with a landmark lawsuit where 26 Meta employees allege that uncalibrated, AI-driven activity metrics disproportionately targeted workers taking FMLA, ADA, and parental leave. The discussion dives into notable moments regarding the fallacy of \"human-only\" decision-making when flawed algorithmic scores drive layoffs, followed by an analysis of 4,500 Google employees petitioning for standardized job protections and voluntary buyout options as capital reallocates heavily into AI initiatives. Transitioning from Big Tech friction to operational scaling, guest Anna Fedosova joins the show to address the painful compliance challenges companies face when expanding across European geographies. Anna highlights how HR professionals waste 60% to 70% of their bandwidth on repetitive administrative tasks and demonstrates how Corbey’s all-in-one AI agent automates region-specific workflows to solve adoption hurdles. Thanks to our sponsors CalendarPA.com and Talent Tech PR! Check 'em out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices","meta_description":"In Episode 95 of The HR Morning Show on the Purple Acorn Network, hosts Brian Fink and Mike Peditto unpack the legal, ethical, and operational friction ar…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3418,"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/95-when-ai-picked-the-layoffs-meta-s-lawsuit-presented-by-calendarpa/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-7005315/95-when-ai-picked-the-layoffs-meta-s-lawsuit-presented-by-calendarpa.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}