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The world of work isn’t just changing—it’s breaking in real time. Job boards are graveyards of ghost profiles. Recruiters vanish without a trace.

AI promises efficiency, yet somehow everyone sounds exactly the same. And in a system built to “optimize,” humans have become the glitch.

Welcome to Broken Work, the podcast that finally says what everyone else is whispering: the job market isn’t outdated… it’s shattered. Hosted by industry veteran Tom Johnston, this show cuts through the noise, the algorithms, and the corporate theater to reveal what’s actually happening behind the scenes—and what it’s going to take to fix it.

Tom isn’t here to rant. He’s here to rebuild.

Through honest conversation and decades of hard-earned insight, Broken Work exposes the systems that no longer serve us and offers real, modern strategies for job seekers, leaders, and companies who are ready to stop fighting the old rules—and start outsmarting them.

Because work isn’t broken due to a lack of effort.

It’s broken because we’re using yesterday’s playbook for today’s game.

Broken Work is the wake-up call the industry needs—and the roadmap it’s been missing. Because if we don’t rethink how we hire, grow, and keep great people, we risk losing the one thing technology can’t replace: human connection.

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MEET YOUR HOST

Who is Tom Johnston?

With over 35 years in executive search and talent strategy, Tom Johnston is known as the headhunter’s headhunter. A pioneer in the recruiting industry, Tom has helped shape how companies identify, hire, and retain world-class talent across every major business sector.

He is the founder of Synova Talent Solutions, a next-generation search and talent platform integrated with MyHuntPath, a groundbreaking career management system redefining how professionals navigate their careers. As a Senior Advisor at ZRG Partners, Tom has been instrumental in developing global practices that connect emerging and established leaders with transformative opportunities.

Previously, he co-founded SearchPath Global and WorldBridge Partners, and helped launch the Interim Executive Industry at Management Recruiters International. His legacy extends beyond placements—Tom’s passion lies in mentoring, empowering underserved communities, and equipping individuals to take charge of their careers through his “Headhunter’s Approach” education program.

His upcoming book, Where’s Your Buffalo?, distills decades of experience into a powerful career management blueprint, guiding readers to align purpose, performance, and passion in the evolving world of work.

Managing Partner

Synergistic Innovation in Executive Search
If you are looking to add amazing talent to your team please reach out to me at:

tjohnston@synovasearch.com
(216) 789-9850

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