AltHR Shift | The Shift in the Social Contract of Work with Joah Spearman

AltHR Shift | The Shift in the Social Contract of Work with Joah Spearman

What if the biggest shift in work right now isn’t AI itself… …but the breakdown of the social contract between employers and employees? On this episode of The Shift, we sat down with Joah Spearman for a conversation that fundamentally reframed how we think about work, stability, identity, and the future of employment. Together, we explored: * the untethering of financial stability from employers * the rise of fractional work, LLCs, and individualized “work stacks” * why we may be entering a “low-job, high-work” economy * AI and the erosion of the workplace compassion layer * what workers, employers, and governments are unprepared for * and what a new future of work could look like if we build it intentionally A few lines we haven’t stopped thinking about: → “The city isn’t a place anymore. It’s AI.” → “Your profession is not your safety net.” → “Work and jobs were never supposed to be the same thing.” This conversation goes far beyond HR. It’s about humanity, agency, reinvention, and what happens next as the foundations of work continue to shift beneath all of us. ______________ About Joah Spearman: Joah Spearman is the founder and CEO of TenYour, a venture-backed fintech helping professionals - and employers - build a safety net to gain financial stability and peace of mind even during job instability. Joah was inspired to create TenYour after watching his mother become the first person in his family to build generational wealth despite never earning over $50,000 annually and facing career layoffs. Joah is a serial entrepreneur, a published author and has been called one of the top voices for entrepreneurship on LinkedIn. In his spare time, Joah studies Japanese, competes in ultramarathons and is rewatches Christopher Nolan movies.

AltHR Shift | Buzz In(side) Our Team meeting - What Do You Need to Be Fully Present Today?

Ever jump straight into a meeting without actually checking in with your team? Same. That's exactly why we started The Buzz In... it's the first 15 minutes of our real weekly team meeting, unscripted and unpolished, where we practice starting with the human before the work. This week's check-in question: What do you need, or need to leave at the door, to be fully present in our meeting today? Turns out this one hit harder than expected. We talk through what came up for each of us, why this particular check-in requires trust and psychological safety to actually work, and how you'd adapt it for different team dynamics. What you'll hear in this episode: * Why we rate this check-in as "advanced" (not one for brand-new teams) * How to use energy-level or emotion-based check-ins (sad, glad, mad) when naming feelings feels too vulnerable * The idea of time-boxing a team venting session before diving into work * Why putting the check-in question in the agenda ahead of time matters, especially for people who need time to prepare * Letting your team vote on the check-in format (A, B, or C in Slack) so they have ownership We want to hear from you. If you have a human check-in technique your team uses, drop it in the comments. We'll try it out live in a future episode and retrospect on how it went. Like and subscribe so you don't miss the next one.

AltHR Shift | Buzz Inside Our Real Tuesday Co-Founder Meeting May 12

Ever wonder what actually happens when two co-founders sit down for their weekly meeting... and nobody's watching? Now you can find out. Welcome to Buzz Inside, a new sub-series of The Shift by AltHR Hive. Every week, we hit record on the first 10–15 minutes of our real Tuesday co-founder meeting — Mindy Honcoop and Marnie Robbins, unfiltered and unscripted. No prep. No polish. Just two people who are building something together figuring it out in real time. In this debut episode, you'll hear how we actually kick things off, and get a window into how we think through priorities, navigate the messy middle of co-founding, and keep each other honest. In this episode we share the Red, Yellow, Green meeting kick off method. If you're a founder, a co-founder, or someone who's ever wondered whether other leaders are also making it up as they go... this one's for you. Or, just want to see how you might tighten up your human connection moments and rethink your team meetings. New episodes drop weekly. Subscribe so you don't miss a Tuesday. 🎙 The Shift by AltHR Hive 🔗 Follow us: linkedin.com/company/althrhive [http://linkedin.com/company/althrhive] 🔗 Join the community: bit.ly/joinAltHRHive [http://bit.ly/joinAltHRHive]

AltHR Shift | The Shift from Data Overwhelm to Real Insight with Enpei Lam

We’ve gone from not having enough data… to being completely overwhelmed by it. In this episode of The Shift, we sit down with Enpei Lam, people analytics expert and founder of TalentAINow, to unpack why so many HR leaders feel stuck when it comes to data—and what to do about it. The problem isn’t access. It’s clarity. Enpei challenges the idea that HR and data are at odds, reframing data as a tool to better care for people—not replace the human element. We explore what it looks like to move beyond surface-level metrics and into true root cause analysis, how to connect people data with real business outcomes, and why the future of HR isn’t more reports—it’s better questions.  We also get into: * Why “too much data” is the new excuse holding HR back * How to turn messy, disconnected data into actionable insight * The power of small experiments over big, slow initiatives * How even a team of one can use data to influence business strategy * Why AI and modern tools are making people analytics more accessible than ever If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by data—or unsure where to start—this conversation will shift how you think about what’s possible. Follow Enpei on LinkedIn for more insights:   / enpei-lam   [https://www.linkedin.com/in/enpei-lam]

AltHR Shift | A Real Talk on Managers in Change with Ali Merchant

Managers are being asked to carry more than ever… and we’re not talking about it enough. In this episode of The Shift, we sit down with Ali Merchant to unpack what’s really happening in the middle of change — where managers are expected to translate strategy, support their teams, and stay confident… often without the clarity or support they need. This isn’t a conversation about frameworks. It’s a conversation about what’s actually happening inside organizations right now. We get into: • Why managers are becoming the default “solution” for everything (and why that’s a problem) • What leaders are missing when rolling out change — especially with AI • The psychological weight managers are carrying right now • Why “just communicate better” isn’t enough • How to support managers without over-relying on training • The shift from mandates → modeling • A practical way to think about AI transformation (the “T strategy”) We also explore the real tension behind AI at work — including fear, uncertainty, and what Ali calls the need for better discernment and taste in a world where answers are easy, but judgment matters more than ever. “Managers are responsible for everything… but who’s taking care of them?” About Ali Ali Merchant is the founder of All In Manager, a leadership development firm focused on helping managers become better leaders. He’s trained thousands of managers and coached senior leaders around the world, and is the author of The All In Manager. ⸻ Connect with Ali Website: https://allinmanager.com [https://allinmanager.com] LinkedIn:   / alimerchant   [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbTBROHZYLVdfWHpOVFpDN3pzX245Q09tYnVWQXxBQ3Jtc0ttY21EekJZZzdlMUZhdlY5a3BVblhrakhpXzJBeUU0a2tkbEQ3Ukxnb01xY2d1QmxFajVVWm0wVEFyX2RZRl9WdS0zTjI1c19BRWJnNFdPREE3VEdFMG1jcWtzLXdHWjNfdGpGYVVGX1dEb3ZFdmtCaw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fin%2Falimerchant%2F&v=X0adNzJcPzM] Substack: https://substack.com/@alimerchant [https://substack.com/@alimerchant]