Unmuted

Unmuted

Leadership. AI. Work.

Hosted by Jeff Waldman, Unmuted features candid conversations with the leaders, innovators, and builders shaping the future of work. From AI and leadership to culture and change, each episode delivers practical insights without the jargon or hype.

The AI Trust Gap: Who’s Responsible When HR Uses AI?
UnmutedOctober 15, 2026
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The AI Trust Gap: Who’s Responsible When HR Uses AI?

Unmuted Podcast | Episode #90 Topic: The AI Trust Gap: Who's Responsible When HR Uses AI? Guest: Haley Friary-Schenk – Founder & CEO, HumaniCore AI Host: Jeff Waldman – Founder & HR Tech Evangelist at ScaleHR & SocialHRCamp Episode Overview AI is increasingly influencing how organizations hire, eval...

When Your Investigation Gets Investigated
UnmutedOctober 09, 2026
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When Your Investigation Gets Investigated

Unmuted Podcast | Episode #89 Topic: The $200,000 Employee You Already Have Guest: Samantha Carter - Founder at trACT Software ⁠Host: Jeff Waldman – Founder & HR Tech Evangelist at ScaleHR & SocialHRCamp Workplace investigations are only as strong as the process behind them. In this episode, Jeff Wa...

The $200,000 Employee You Already Have
UnmutedOctober 01, 2026
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The $200,000 Employee You Already Have

Unmuted Podcast | Episode #88 Topic: The $200,000 Employee You Already HaveGuest: Ayana Carroll – Founder and CEO of MetrixAIHost: Jeff Waldman – Founder & HR Tech Evangelist at ScaleHR & SocialHRCamp Organizations can usually tell you where their money is going. But ask what skills, capabilities, a...

We Don't Need More Team Building. We Need More Meaning.
UnmutedSeptember 24, 2026
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We Don't Need More Team Building. We Need More Meaning.

Unmuted Podcast | Episode #87 Topic: We Don't Need More Team Building. We Need More Meaning. Guest: Jody Steinhauer - President & Chief Bargain Officer at Bargains Group and Kits for a Cause Guest LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jodysteinhauer/ Guest Website: ⁠https://www.bargainsgroup.com/⁠⁠...

The Decisions Leaders Dont' Make: The Hidden Cost of People Debt
UnmutedSeptember 17, 2026
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The Decisions Leaders Dont' Make: The Hidden Cost of People Debt

Unmuted Podcast | Episode #86 Topic: The Decisions Leaders Don't Make: The Hidden Cost of People Debt Guest: Hyla Pollak - Founder & Fractional HR Leader at Halo HR Consulting Guest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hylapollak/ Guest Website: https://culture-consulting-hyla-nf3851m.gamma.site/⁠⁠...

Employee Benefits Are Changing: What HR Needs to Know Now
UnmutedSeptember 10, 202600:23:13

Employee Benefits Are Changing: What HR Needs to Know Now

Unmuted Podcast | Episode #85 Topic: Employee Benefits Are Changing: What HR Needs to Know Now Guest: Chris Gory - President & Benefits Consultant at Orchard Benefits Guest LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrisgory/ Guest Website: https://orchardbenefits.ca/ ⁠Host: Jeff Waldman – Founder & HR...

Does HR Need More Outsiders?
UnmutedAugust 06, 2026
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Does HR Need More Outsiders?

Unmuted Podcast | Episode #84Topic: Does HR Need More Outsiders?Guest: Kara Wilson Oliver - VP, People Operations at DealMakerGuest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/karawilsonoliver/Host: Jeff Waldman – Founder & HR Tech Evangelist at ScaleHR & SocialHRCamp The Unmuted Podcast, hosted by Jeff W...

Stop Filling Jobs. Start Solving Business Problems.
UnmutedJuly 30, 2026
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Stop Filling Jobs. Start Solving Business Problems.

Unmuted Podcast | Episode #83Topic: Stop Filling Jobs. Start Solving Business Problems.Guest: Mike Bettley – VP, Talent Acquisition, StackAdaptGuest LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelbettley/Host: Jeff Waldman – Founder & HR Tech Evangelist at ScaleHR & SocialHRCamp The Unmuted Podcast ep...

HR Tech 2023 is Around the Corner
UnmutedJuly 24, 2026
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HR Tech 2023 is Around the Corner

This is our first re-launched episode of the Unmuted Podcast with Jeff Waldman, Founder & Principal of ScaleHR (https://goscalehr.com/). The guests on this episode are Adam Phelps of Hibob (https://www.hibob.com/) and Alper Tekin of (https://www.findem.ai/). The topic of this episode is "HR Tech is ...

Unmasking Ghosting: Tackling the 'Tinderification' of Hiring
UnmutedJuly 24, 2026
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Unmasking Ghosting: Tackling the 'Tinderification' of Hiring

In this episode, Jeff Waldman dives into the rampant problem of "ghosting" -- employers ghosting candidates and candidates ghosting employers. We are dealing with an incredibly complicated and challenging talent landscape. We're experiencing layoffs, restructuring, fierce competition for talent, exp...