Podcast•Feb 16, 2026•0 min
Corporations Are Full of BS
The episode explores a new research paper that introduces the Organizational Bullshit Perception Scale (OBPS), a tool for quantifying employees' perceptions of corporate dishonesty and empty rhetoric. The authors differentiate corporate "bullshit" from lying, defining it as statements made without regard for truth, and identify three key dimensions: overall organizational truthfulness, boss-specific behaviors, and the prevalence of jargon-filled language. Empirical testing shows employees are highly attuned to evidence‑based communication versus hollow talk, though a secondary study revealed some response‑bias challenges. The researchers argue the OBPS can help HR professionals diagnose and mitigate communication issues that erode trust and productivity.
By The Contrarian HR
Podcast•Feb 13, 2026•13 min
164 | Becoming More Strategic as an HR Team: 3 Ways OKRs Can Help
In this solo episode of HR Coffee Time, Fay explains how HR teams can become more strategic by adopting Objectives and Key Results (OKRs). She clarifies what "strategic" truly means for HR, then outlines three practical ways OKRs create clarity...
By HR Coffee Time
Podcast•Feb 4, 2026•0 min
HREX v 1.07 George Larocque
John Sumser and George LaRocque discuss the rapid evolution of HR technology, emphasizing how market sizing, capital flow, and data-driven decision‑making are reshaping the industry. They highlight recruiting’s lack of accountability, the re‑evaluation of education’s value, and the disruptive impact...
By HR Examiner
Podcast•Jan 22, 2026•0 min
Global Employment in 2026: A Fragile Stability
The ILO’s 2026 Employment and Social Trends report shows that global labour markets appear stable, with unemployment projected at 4.9%, but this masks deep challenges to decent work, including rising extreme poverty, high informality (57.7% of workers) and stagnant productivity....
By ILO: The Future of Work Podcast