Heidi Barnett, President, Talent Acquisition Solutions at isolved, joins Nine to Thrive HR for a deep dive into the future of hiring and employee experience. Heidi shares how ApplicantPro’s full integration into isolved is helping organizations streamline recruiting, enhance employer branding and create more engaging candidate journeys. She also unpacks the critical balance between AI-powered efficiency and the human elements that make a workplace thrive. Tune in for actionable insights on how HR leaders can attract top talent, improve retention and build people-first cultures in today’s competitive landscape.

Redefining Talent Acquisition & Employee Experience in the Age of AI

This week, Mark and Joe follow up on the counter-offer conversation with stories and insights from listeners. Then they pull back the curtain on a hidden truth in the job market: not all job postings are real. With 39% of companies admitting to publishing fake listings in the past year, it’s more than just misleading—it’s strategic data harvesting. From collecting your email and employment history to selling your info, some postings are just bait. Learn how to spot the signs of a fake job ad and protect yourself in a marketplace where data is currency and not every opportunity is what it seems.

Hosts: Mark Rowbottom, Joe Moralez

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The Rowbo Show | #013 - Fake Jobs & Real Risks

In this episode of Tap'd Talks HR, Anthony speaks to Hilary Scarlett, an international speaker, consultant and author on change management and neuroscience. They explore the psychology of the brain, the importance of social connection at work, how best to manage emotions, and why we need to really think about communication, involvement and storytelling to help us through change.

Neuroscience for Organisational Change

In this episode of The Rowbo Show, Mark and Joe take a closer look at the rising trend of quiet quitting—where employees stay on the job but mentally check out. From doing the bare minimum to avoiding extra responsibilities, quiet quitting has become a modern response to burnout, disengagement, and shifting workplace values. We explore its impact on productivity, company culture, and long-term retention—and more importantly, what leaders can do to re-engage their teams. Whether it’s a cry for better work-life balance or a warning sign of deeper issues, this episode breaks down the causes, consequences, and solutions behind the quiet quitting movement.

Hosts: Mark Rowbottom, Joe Moralez

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The Rowbo Show | #014 - The Rise of Quiet Quitting

In this episode of The Rowbo Show, Mark and Joe kick things off with a real-world look at selling a small business—highlighting a $50,000 offer to find a buyer for a blueberry farm. Mark offers a free consultation to the farm owner and shares insights on how to evaluate and approach the sale of an active business. The conversation then turns back to the evolving role of AI—this time touching on its influence in recruiting, résumé writing, and even the diamond industry. From lab-grown gems to the ethical concerns surrounding blood diamonds, Mark and Joe explore how technology is reshaping age-old industries. They also dive into a father’s concern over his daughter’s $18,000 investment in an online cybersecurity certification—and what students today should know about education and career planning in the AI age. It’s another packed episode full of real talk, modern dilemmas, and the unexpected intersections between tech and work.

Hosts: Mark Rowbottom, Joe Moralez

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Website | rowboshow.com
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The Rowbo Show | #015 - Diamonds and Duds

Mark and Joe take a pause this week to reflect on the journey so far—what The Rowbo Show is really about, and why it’s resonating with listeners. From spoofing scams and AI in hiring to fake job postings, interview disasters, burning Teslas, Waymo’s driverless cars, and the evolving workplace, they recap key highlights from the first 15 episodes. Along the way, they revisit memorable moments like the Costa Rica drug story, the rise of quiet quitting, and even smoking in the office in 1979. Joe gives listeners a peek behind the curtain into how the show is produced (plus some movie clip magic), and Mark shares a few fun facts—like the four most expensive colleges in the world. Whether you're a longtime listener or brand new to the show, this episode is a great way to catch up, laugh a little, and get to know what makes The Rowbo Show tick.

Hosts: Mark Rowbottom, Joe Moralez

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Website | rowboshow.com
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The Rowbo Show | #016 - The Rowbo Rewind

In this episode of Tap'd Talks HR, Anthony speaks to author and communications consultant Alison Arnot. They discuss the importance of internal communications during times of crisis and how you can motivate and empower your people with the trust and knowledge they need to advocate for the organisation as you negotiate a path to recover. 

Internal Communications in times of crisis

Mark and Joe take listeners behind the scenes of the interview process—breaking down what works, what doesn’t, and what both candidates and employers get wrong. From confusing interview formats to red flags on both sides of the table, this episode explores how the process has evolved and where it still needs work. Whether you're looking to hire or hoping to land the job, this show is packed with practical advice, real-world stories, and classic Rowbo Show insight.

Hosts: Mark Rowbottom, Joe Moralez

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Website | rowboshow.com
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The Rowbo Show | #017 - Interviewing Decoded

Small businesses face growing complexity in HR, payroll, and benefits—but too often, leaders carry the burden alone. In this episode of #HRTechChat, Dylan Teggart talks with Meredith Reilly, Chief Sales Officer at isolved, about why it’s time to stop going solo.

Meredith shares how modern HR demands strategic partnerships—not just tools—and how activating an “advisory village” can help leaders scale smarter. From tech fluency to cultural alignment, they break down what today’s HR advisors must bring to the table.

If you’re still treating vendors as service providers, you’re missing the point.

Tune in to learn how synergy, not solo effort, drives results.

Meredith Reilly on Building Your Advisory Village and Scaling HR Strategically

Mark and Joe explore the uneasy parallels between today’s AI fears and the early days of electricity and natural gas—where unseen threats like electrocution and carbon monoxide mirrored the confusion we now face with modern tech. From spoofing and swatting to catfishing and “Coldplaygate,” this episode blends historical insight with present-day warnings. As always, objective stats meet subjective banter as Mark and Joe unpack the risks, realities, and responsibilities of our rapidly changing world.

Hosts: Mark Rowbottom, Joe Moralez

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Website | rowboshow.com
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The Rowbo Show | #018 - AI, Ghosting & Catfishing

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