{"podcast":{"title":"Workplace Weirdness™","slug":"workplace-weirdness-7112271","podcast_index_feed_id":7112271,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/workplaceweirdness","website_url":"https://workplace-weirdness.com","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/927fc1d4-a836-11ef-97b6-13c1bdc2cf1b/image/dadefc22beddd39f23c3affe533b553b.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Green Banana Consulting LLC","episode_count":43,"summary":"Welcome to Workplace Weirdness™, The Non-HR HR Podcast™ that takes a deep dive into the delightful oddities of office life. Ever wondered why the break room smells like a science experiment or why your boss insists on using 'synergy' in every meeting? We've got you covered! Join Maya and her revolving door of guest hosts as they unravel the mysteries of cubicle culture and decode the cryptic behaviors of your coworkers. From bizarre email sign-offs to the enigma of office fridge politics, no topic is too weird for us to tackle. Each week, we'll talk about hot HR topics, answer listener questions and dissect an awkward workplace theme, all while keeping things light, fun, and packed with HR humor. Tune in, because in the world of work, the only thing you can count on is the unexpected! So, grab your coffee, put your feet up on that ergonomic footrest, and let's get weird at work together. Trust us, it’ll be a productivity boost like no other!","last_synced_at":"2026-07-31T20:19:32.322722+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/workplace-weirdness-7112271"},"episode":{"title":"The Biggest Mistake Companies Make in Hiring with Lou Adler","slug":"the-biggest-mistake-companies-make-in-hiring-with-lou-adler","published_at":"2025-11-26T08:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/workplace-weirdness-7112271/the-biggest-mistake-companies-make-in-hiring-with-lou-adler","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/workplace-weirdness-7112271","url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/PDY4203689851.mp3","audio_url":"https://traffic.megaphone.fm/PDY4203689851.mp3","summary":"Still using outdated hiring methods? In this episode of Workplace Weirdness, we’ve got Lou Adler, the man behind Performance-Based Hiring, here to tell you why your traditional hiring process is not working for long term success. Lou’s been helping big names like AIG, LinkedIn, and McKinsey recruit top talent for decades, but he focuses on what candidates will actually do, not just their skills and experience. Forget the old-school “ideal candidate” fantasy; Lou’s performance-based approach is changing the game. Lou’s method leads to better retention, higher performance, and lower turnover rates (which we can all agree is a win-win). Oh, and don’t think you can just throw AI at the problem; human judgment is still key to hiring success. So if you want to get the best talent and build a killer team culture, Lou's got the secret. Subscribe to our channel for more of this and learn how to hire smarter, not harder! In This Episode: [00:00] Meet Digital Lou [01:17] Introduction to Lou Adler [02:33] The Importance of Performance-Based Hiring [06:04] The Role of AI in Hiring [13:25] Week in Work: Audacious Hiring Practices [17:39] Listener Question #1: When Wisdom Gets Mocked [21:42] Listener Question #2: The Nonprofit Rollercoaster [24:43] Cringeworthy Question: Facebook Faux Pas [27:27] Conclusion and Final Thoughts Mentioned Book: Hire With Your Head: Using Performance-Based Hiring to Build Outstanding Diverse Teams by Lou Adler - https://www.amazon.com/Hire-Your-Head-Performance-Based-Outstanding/dp/111980888X https://www.amazon.com/Essential-Guide-Hiring-Getting-Hired/dp/0988957418 Lou Adler Website - ⁠⁠https://www.louadlergroup.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/louadler Maya Kadar Kovalsky Website - ⁠⁠https://www.mayakadar.com/⁠⁠ LinkedIn - ⁠⁠https://www.linke…","meta_description":"Still using outdated hiring methods? In this episode of Workplace Weirdness, we’ve got Lou Adler, the man behind Performance-Based Hiring, here to tell yo…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1751,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/workplace-weirdness-7112271/episodes/the-biggest-mistake-companies-make-in-hiring-with-lou-adler/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/workplace-weirdness-7112271/the-biggest-mistake-companies-make-in-hiring-with-lou-adler.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}