Geeks Geezers And Googlization Podcast

Is HR on the fast track to irrelevance or what will it take for HR to finally get a “seat at the table?” Those are just a few of the critical questions discussed in this episode of Geeks, Geezers, and Googlization. My guest is Ed Krow, partner and co-founder of TurboExecs and 25 year “veteran” of HR. This episode was prompted by two separate but almost simultaneous experiences shared by me (Ira S Wolfe) and Ed.  When presenting my keynote at a regional SHRM meeting, I noticed something odd.  I was the only male in the room of over 3 dozen participating members. Not that all the women weren’t professional and competent but I couldn’t help to wonder why no men felt the need to attend a presentation about talent acquisition, one of the biggest challenges organizations face. Was it me? Is recruitment considered a “woman’s job?” Was there any significance behind this or were all the men just too busy too attend?  I don’t know the answer but the experience was a bit troubling. My concern was soon deepened when one