RecFest was a blast. Two days of smart conversations, new ideas, old friends, a little bit of chaos, and plenty of discussion about the future of talent acquisition. I kicked things off by leading a panel on AI and recruiting, then spent the rest of RecFest doing what I do Continue Reading
Jim Stroud reports from the Recruiting Innovation Summit with Ben Mones, founder and CEO of Fama, to discuss how social media background checks are changing hiring. They unpack what employers actually look for online, what job seekers should and should not worry about, and why compliance, context, and public behavior Continue Reading
A Sony executive called Blake Lively a “f***ing terrorist” in testimony about a private conversation with a producer — over a 17-point list of workplace conditions Lively demanded before returning to set. Taylor Swift called Justin Baldoni a “b****” in a private text to her friend and advised Lively… The Continue Reading
Job hunting isn’t a solo grind—it’s a team sport. 💼🤝 In Job Hunting is a Team Sport, Jim Stroud shares how to build a strong network, stay accountable, and turn connections into real opportunities. Whether you’re a grad or making a career pivot, get the strategy + support you need Continue Reading
Great candidates don’t disappear by accident. Most are lost in moments that could have been influenced. In this webinar, we break down the psychology behind candidate decisions—so you can turn more conversations into accepted offers. w/Pete Radloff and Jim Stroud The Psychology of Sourcing Date: April 9, 2026 Time: 1:00 Continue Reading
