Matt Alder

Have only just recovered from watching the Stranger Things finale. It was magnificent and the music choices were just brilliant

Happy Birthday! I’m with you on the fitted sheets….they are an unsolvable mystery

'This country needs migrants'

Zack Polanski, the new leader of the Green Party in England and Wales, speaks to #BBCBreakfast about his views on immigration

I lpressed the button and it verified me instantly. I must just look and sound old..

Pulp were absolutely superb in Glasgow tonight. If you got a ticket to this tour you are
In for a treat

and a belated welcome to Scotland. I made the move here from London 10 years ago and haven’t regretted it for a second

Yep agreed. Steampunk has excellent coffee and Drift has an amazing view

What are durable skills, and why are they the most important thing to assess in the hiring process?

Hear more from Caitlin from Plum on Episode 678 of Recruiting Future (available wherever you get your podcasts)

DEI Under Fire: How Companies Can Stay Committed in 2025 Let’s explore how recent executive orders are impacting DEI in the workplace—and what companies can do to stay compliant while staying true to their values.

Let's stop explaining that DEI is more than race & gender. THEY KNOW. They just don’t care. As long as those identities are punished, they’re fine—even if it harms them.

So, let’s get back to doing the work.

Watch my convo w/ @ttara.bsky.social & @mattalder.bsky.social on staying committed to DEI

I can’t

i just …

i can’t

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Absolutely, it’s great to be on here

The Ultimate Job Interview

Debby Clement, VP of Global Talent Acquisition at Pax8, talks about the future of hiring

For more expert interviews, check out Recruiting Future wherever you get your podcasts, or tune into The Alder Hour live on my LinkedIn profile every Monday

Work Has Changed And There Are Big Implications YouTube video by Matt Alder

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Check out my latest conversation with @mattalder.bsky.social on @purpleacorn.bsky.social

Ep 660: Recruiting Rewired by AI - The Recruiting Future Podcast In this episode, Matt Alder talks to John Vlastelica, CEO of Recruiting Toolbox, about the dramatic impact of AI on Talent Acquisition

What if the recruiter’s role as we know it is disappearing?

AI transformed hiring in 2024, but challenges like bias and inefficiency remain. In my latest podcast, John Vlastelica shares how TA leaders can adapt, embrace change, and future-proof their teams.

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Ep 655: Using Culture As A Talent Magnet - The Recruiting Future Podcast In this episode, Matt Alder talks to Kirstie Eustace, Chief Admin Officer at Steward Partners, about using culture as a talent magnet.

Culture is key to attracting talent, but it’s often presented inauthentically. On Ep 655 of Recruiting Future, Kirstie Eustace of Steward Partners shares how to make culture a true talent magnet in a post-pandemic world. Listen here: mattalder.me/3ZTNcAB

Alder hour

Plans next Monday?

Clock out with @mattalder.bsky.social

Ep 656: Strategic Transformation in TA - The Recruiting Future Podcast In this episode, Matt Alder talks to Lyndsey Taylor, head of Global Talent Attraction at Brooks Automation, about transforming TA into a strategic function.

I’ve just published a great new podcast interview on TA Transformation recruitingfuture.com/2024/11/ep-6... #talentacquisition

Great to see such a large number of TA and HR professionals migrating over here!

Yep my brain thinks it’s still 2002

Also poor sound levelling contributes significantly to reduced audience engagement / listens. There are definitely some sponsors out there who should be doing some more due diligence….

I’m amazed by how many podcasts still make that mistake. It’s a simple fix

Ep 654: The Power Of Great Questions - The Recruiting Future Podcast In this episode, Matt Alder talks to Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Topaz Adizes about the power of asking great questions.

My latest podcast interview is with Emmy winning film director Topaz Adizes where we discuss his learnings observing 1,200 conversations.

Big lessons for the world of HR and Recruiting about crafting questions that break down barriers and build relationships recruitingfuture.com/2024/11/ep-6...

Chris Ducker opening the Long Haul Leader Summit

My name badge from the summit

The average entrepreneur works 72 hours per week, yet 80% of their time is spent on take that don’t drive growth

Spending the weekend in Cambridge at Chris Ducker’s amazing Long Haul Leader Summit. Some fantastic content and brilliant people. Great to see @dominicridleymoy.bsky.social #longhaulleadersummit

The way this year has gone, Jake Paul is not only going to win tonight but he’ll also have a position in Trump’s cabinet by morning.

Incredible use of the medium, you gotta click through and read the bios

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Without their continued support, we simply wouldn't be around to publish .

Thank you.

Twitter is dead. Long live Blue Sky. The exodus is real.

Twitter is dead. Long live BlueSky.

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Screenshot of East Lothian Library Membership Application Form

An easy choice

Comparing my feeds

X - “Buy Tesla stock, vote Trump, hate stuff”

Bluesky - “Everyone really should join their local library”