Let’s talk about the “D” word…

Jim Stroud and Karen Mattonen discuss the social politics of diversity and the signifigance of diversity recruiting in this day and age.

0:30 - A word from our sponsor – Barbara Ling
2:08 – An interesting blog post
2:24 – A chat about Grey’s Anatomy
05:25 – Why should I care if you’re gay? Sexuality is not a “protected class”
08:13 – Alcohol and drugs do not discriminate
10:45 – How many people lose their soul working in places they don’t want to work?
14:02 – Races live in the same places because they share the same culture
16:00 – I’m not embarrased about being black. I am biracial because I have two parents
18:53 – If there were no diversity recruiting, how many companies would hire diversity?
21:20 – the “maturity” of today’s younger workers
23:45 – Pulling the race card instead of playing by the rules (having an entitlement attitude)
26:31 – You haven’t even tried to hire polka-dot people
28:00 – American citizens need only apply. Oohh… that was a good one.
30:16 – We are here for you good people

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ABOUT THE HOSTS

Jim Stroud

Jim Stroud is a “Searchologist� with an expertise in the full life-cycle placement of Executive and Technical personnel, Recruitment Research and Competitive Intelligence. He has consulted for such companies as Google, Siemens, MCI and a host of start-up companies. He presently serves Microsoft as a Technical Sourcing Consultant and is a regular contributor to Microsoft’s Technical Careers Blog. Jim Stroud was nominated (and a top 10 finalist) for a “Best Blog Award� for his blog – Jim Stroud 2.0, by Recruiting.com in 2006. He can reached via his website: www.JimStroud.com

Karen Mattonen started Her recruiting career with a National Firm in 1994. Ultimately opening Advanced Career Solutions in ‘98, changing areas of expertise from Hydraulics and Pneumatics to the HVAC (heating, ventilation and air Conditioning) fields, as well as Mechanical construction which may include piping, plumbing and sheet metal. We handle all areas of the mechanical construction fields from the installation to turn key and service and maintenance, including engineering, management and support staff. ACS Search is a contingency/retained HVAC and Mechanical Construction Recruiting firm. We have been recruiting for the HVAC industry for over 10 years and have gained an excellent reputation with clients and candidates Nationally, Regionally and Locally.

 

ADDITIONAL CREDITS

• The theme music “Baja Taxiâ€? by Brian Buckit and incidental music “Jazzy Stratâ€? by Pierre Journel are both courtesy of Podsafe Music Network.
• The Recruiters Lounge is a proud member of the Radio Talent Zoo Network

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