DriveThruHR - HR Conversations
525 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★ - 29 ratingsDriveThruHR is a captivating, easy-to-digest, and occasionally irreverent discourse that covers topics relevant to HR professionals. Our 30 minute shows include our guest and host(s) discussing a variety of topics including HR Technology, Recruiting, Talent Management, Leadership, Organizational Culture and Strategic HR. Hosted by @MikeVanDervort and @RobinSchooling. Running continuously since February 1, 2010. #DTHR
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Behind the scenes at Evil HR Lady featuring the Mods
October 12, 2022 14:30 - 53 minutes - 47.9 MBJoin us for a discussion with the Moderators of the Evil HR Lady Facebook Group (25k+ members!) as we discuss what it takes to moderate, manage and maintain control. We'll discuss: Stats on the group and the scope of what is managed dailyWhy does your invite to the group get declined?What do the Mods look for in their (very minor) group member screening process?How do they moderate - the rules, the judgement required, what experience has taugh them?Why moderate in the first place? What kin...
It's the Robin and Michael Show!
October 07, 2022 17:00 - 47 minutes - 21.2 MBJoin Robin Schooling and Michael VanDervort as they catch up for the first time in quite a while. We will discuss a few HR-related topics, including the intersection of recession, interest rates, and the housing market. We will look at dropping home prices due to remote work and layoffs, especially how they are impacting recruiters. We may also gossip about dress codes and some recent SHRMnanigans.
Labor Relatedly Ep. 4 with Jon Hyman and Michael VanDervort - DriveThruHR
September 17, 2022 03:00 - 44 minutes - 39.9 MBJoin Jon and Michael for another episode of Labor Relatedly on DriveThruHR as they discuss NLRB Joint Employer efforts, union organizing in minor league baseball, and a recent SHRM article that discusses how companies can benefit by partnering with unions. We have some opinions on that. Take a listen and hear what we had to say
Labor Relatedly Episode 3 - Michael VanDervort and Jon Hyman
September 02, 2022 22:30 - 37 minutes - 33.8 MBLabor Relatedly Ep. 3 @MikeVanDervort and @jonhyman discuss labor relations issues of the day including major changes on Union logos rules by the NLRB, a big ALU union win, AB 257, and sectoral bargaining.
Employee Relations in 2022 with Deb Muller, CEO @HRAcuity
August 25, 2022 11:30 - 40 minutes - 36.1 MBJoin Michael as he chats with Deb Muller, Founder and CEO of HR Acuity. We talked about the use of predictive analytics in employee relations, some of the trends and science around employee relations, unionizing in 2022, the Empower-ER community which is a great online space to network with HR and ER practitioners, the ER Leader Roundtable, and how to learn more about the HR Acuity platform.
Topical Topics with the DriveThruHR Hosts #DTHR
August 19, 2022 16:00 - 45 minutes - 20.5 MBJoin the hosts of DriveThruHr as we hold one of of our periodic host shows where we will talk about topics that have caught our interest lately including threats leveled against health care workers at Boston Children's Hospital providing heath care to transgender youth, Starbucks and their troubles with the NLRB, and employer free speech.
Labor Relatedly S2 - Chipotle's Big Check, NFL Appeals, Labor Law Reform #DTHR
August 13, 2022 09:30 - 48 minutes - 43.1 MBJoin Michael VanDervort and Jon Hyman as they discuss some of the latest developments in the currently hot Labor Relations space. In this episode, we discuss the controversy surrounding the Deshaun Watson arbitration ruling, Chipotle writing a $20 million dollar to settle a wage and hour case in New York, how the Duty of Fair Representation impacts the relationship between unions and employers, and what some common sense labor law reform might look like.
Modern Recruiting: A Chat about Tech Recruiting w/ @ayyjayHR
August 09, 2022 14:00 - 33 minutes - 30 MBJoin Robin as she talks with Aaron Backman in this first episode of our DTHR series on “Modern Recruiting.” Aaron and Robin discuss a host of issues related to engaging and recruiting talent (particularly tech talent) today including the importance of understanding/knowing recruiting capacity and talent availability. We explore candidate motivation and how to compete for talent when, well, EVERYONE is hiring. An experienced and highly sought-after TA and People Leader, Aaron can be reached...
Responding to PR Crisis in Volatile Times w/ Nick Kalm, CEO Reputation Partners
July 26, 2022 19:00 - 44 minutes - 39.6 MBJoin Michael as he talks to Nick Kalm, CEO of Reputation Partners as they discuss the things companies should be thinking about when it comes to Responding to a PR crisis in volatile times. In this episode, Nick provides some great insight into the elements of developing a response plan if your company should become embroiled in one, and also tips on preventing a crisis in the first place.
Labor Relatedly with Jon Hyman and Michael VanDervort on DriveThruHR
July 23, 2022 14:30 - 48 minutes - 43.1 MBJoin Michael VanDervort and Jon Hyman as they discuss some of the latest developments in the currently hot Labor Relations space. This episode is the first featuring Jon as the Labor Relations Special Correspondent for @DriveThruHR. Okay, so maybe it's just Jon and Michael sitting down for 45 minutes to talk labor relations, but we are thrilled to have Jon as part of the DTHR team. In this episode, we discuss the current state of union organizing in the craft beer brewing space, the contr...
Sustainable Tech Hiring with Karin Ophir Zamet, VP People and Ops, Torq
July 19, 2022 22:30 - 28 minutes - 25.3 MBJoin Robin and Michael as they chat with Karin Ophir Zimet, VP of People and Ops for Torq, an emerging cybersecurity leader offering a no-code automation platform for security teams, to talk about her approach to hiring. On the show, we discuss: How startup tech companies can avoid unstainable growth patterns that use financial growth plans to determine hiring vs. an aggressive headcount plan which can lead to layoffsHow to attract key top-talent in the current tech landscapeHow Torq approac...
Enhancing the Interview Process w/ Amanda Hahn of HireVue
June 24, 2022 18:30 - 33 minutes - 29.7 MBMichael and Robin recently chatted with Amanda Hahn, Interim CMO at HireVue about how the interview process has changed.. With many workers looking to shift jobs right now, Amanda shares her insights on what both job seekers and businesses need to know to navigate this new hiring landscape. Topics we covered included how job seekers can create the best environment for virtual interviews, how employers can benefit from automating the interview process with virtual interviews and online ass...
Managing Microaggressions at Work w/ Savina Perez of Hone
June 24, 2022 16:00 - 38 minutes - 34.3 MBMichael and Robin interview Savina Perez, co-founder and COO of L&D platform, Hone about how organizations can manage microaggressions without shaming. Savina speaks candidly, as a member of the Latinx and LGBTQ+ communities, about her own experiences with microaggressions and bias in and out of the workplace. Savina has dedicated much of her professional life teaching strategies for staying open and curious and generous of other's behaviors and building workplace cultures around empathy an...
The Evolving Role CHROs responding to Crises w/ Rebecca Ray Conference Board
June 10, 2022 05:00 - 37 minutes - 33 MBJoin Michael as they chat with Rebecca Ray of the Conference Board as we discuss the evolving role of the CHRO in responding to crises and black swan events. On the show, we will discuss how: Going forward, CHROs will partner with C-suite colleagues and the board to help shape the company’s voice on social issues.The ability to work closely with, and benefit from, board directors in their human capital management oversight role will be increasingly important. Strong culture—where employees f...
Catching up with Matt Charney, Talent Acquisition Community Leader, HR.com
June 09, 2022 17:00 - 57 minutes - 26.1 MBJoin Michael and Robin when they catch up with Matt Charney, Talent Acquisition Community Leader, HR.com for the first time in forever. No script, no rules
Is this as good as it gets – really? w/ Markus Neukom
June 09, 2022 06:00 - 32 minutes - 28.5 MBJoin Michael as they chat with Markus Neukom as they chat about how managers can regain personal time and enjoy a better work life balance Markus Neukom spent more than twenty years working with managers and professionals that are struggling to perform or progress in the workplace, many reaching the point they either reluctantly leave or increasingly, sadly are fired. But it is not their lack of expertise that is failing them and many only reach out for help when they are desperate, redundan...
Doing recognition the right way with Tom Short of Kudos
June 08, 2022 01:00 - 37 minutes - 33.2 MBJoin Michael as they chat with Tom Short, Founder and Chief Customer Officer of Kudos when they discuss recognition in the hybrid world of 2022. Tom Short is the founder and Chief Customer Officer at Kudos®. Over the course of 25 years, Tom has used his passion for entrepreneurship and marketing to found several successful companies. At each organization Tom has built, employee experience has been the cornerstone to building effective teams. He brings this expertise in corporate culture a...
The Current State of Nursing w/ Dr. W. Jason Dunne
June 01, 2022 17:00 - 30 minutes - 13.6 MBJoin Michael and Robin when they chat with Dr. W. Jason Dunne, a leader in nursing education and is currently serving as Vice President of Operations at Arizona College of Nursing. According to the Arizona College of Nursing, with numerous campuses nationwide, we were faced with nurse burnout before the pandemic began. Now, taking Covid into consideration, it's even worse. Once a female-dominated industry, males now account for more than 12% of U.S. nurses. Men thinking of becoming a nurse ...
Time for a Rewarding Conversation with Paul Hebert aka @IncentIntel
April 29, 2022 17:30 - 30 minutes - 13.6 MBJoin Michael (and maybe Robin) as they chat with Paul Hebert of Incentive Intelligence to discuss life, rewards, recognition, a love/hate relationship with social media, and possibly what's on the Friday night drink menu. Enough said....IYKYK.
Catching Up with Melissa Doolin-Koenhe, Conscious Capitalism
April 22, 2022 17:30 - 31 minutes - 14.1 MBJoin Michael as they catch up with an old friend on Friday. Michael will chat with Melissa Doolin-Koenhe, Vice President Of Business Development for Conscious Capitalism. Melissa is a strategic leader and top-ranked sales executive with 20+ years of building relationships and revenue. Skilled at working with executive teams and leaders advising and helping in becoming best-in-class performers. Expertise and deep relationships in the restaurant industry working with top and emerging brands. M...
Lunchtime with the #DTHR Hosts
April 21, 2022 17:00 - 46 minutes - 20.9 MBJoin us for a show with the DTHR hosts. Open mic agenda but things we might discuss include drinking in the office, union organizing at Starbuck's, Amazon and Apple (!) and the crescendo of anti-gay and trans legislation that has been sweeping the nation. Or, we may discuss dress codes and point systems. Listen in to find out. Noon CDT on 4/21!
Meet the Evil HR Lady and her Minions
March 31, 2022 15:00 - 54 minutes - 48.9 MBWe ended the month of March by talking to Suzanne Lucas, the malevolent figure behind the Evil HR Lady brand as well as her evil minions Marie and Sara. (Full disclosure: Michael is also a minion) We talked about... Who are Suzanne, Marie and Sara and what do they do when not being evil minions?Where did the Evil HR Lady brand come from?What is the Evil HR Lady community/group on Facebook all about, and why do we devote time to helping it run smoothly?Why do our guests serve as moderators (...
Show #1615: Meet the Evil HR Lady and her Minions
March 31, 2022 15:00 - 54 minutes - 48.9 MBWe will end the month of March by talking to Suzanne Lucas, the malevolent figure behind the Evil HR Lady brand. We will also chat with her evil minions Marie and Sara. (Full disclosure: Michael is also a minion) On the show we will discuss: Who are Suzanne, Marie and Sara and what do they do when not being evil minions?Where did the Evil HR Lady brand come from?What is the Evil HR Lady community/group on Facebook all about, and why do we devote time to helping it run smoothly?Why are you a...
Living the HR High Life w/ Dave Ryan
March 16, 2022 19:00 - 30 minutes - 13.6 MBJoin the hosts as they chat with long time friend of the show Dave Ryan. After nearly 45 years in the HR (and donut) trenches, Dave has retired from the corporate world and moved on to "retirement" by the glamorous consulting world. We will discuss the state of HR and how he is using a lifetime of experience to help small or non-existent HR departments make improvements to their businesses.
Life, Women, Training Your Brain and Finding Happiness with Molly Cantrell-Kraig
March 10, 2022 15:00 - 36 minutes - 16.1 MBJoin Michael as they discuss Life, Women, Training Your Brain and Finding Happiness with Molly Cantrell-Kraig, author of Circuit Train Your Brain - Daily Habits That Develop Resilience. Meet Molly Cantrell-Kraig An author, media consultant, life coach and speaker, Molly Cantrell-Kraig has been recognized as one of CNN’s Visionary Women and profiled by the Christian Science Monitor, and the Shriver Report. Cantrell-Kraig has also been interviewed on the Women’s Media Center and the BBC, spe...
Beer, blawgs, the crazy legal environment (and a cherry tree) w/ Jon Hyman
March 09, 2022 18:00 - 38 minutes - 17.2 MBJoin MIchael and Robin as they chat with Jon Hyman aka the Master of Workplace Schadenfreude . Jon is and attorney for Employers and Craft Breweries, an Employment Law Influencer, content creator at Ohio Employer Law Blog ohioemployerlawblog.com, and legal consigliere to craft beer brewers. OhioBeerLawyers.com • Norah and Dad Show Podcast Talks about #hr, #craftbrewing, #workplacelaw, #employmentlaw, and #humanresources
What's Up in Labor Relations with Peter List
March 04, 2022 14:30 - 49 minutes - 44.5 MBJoin Michael as they talk about the many recent developments in the area of Labor Relations with Peter List, editor of Labor Union News. On the show, we discuss the current leadership and direction of the NLRB, the potentially game-changing agenda of NLRB General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo, and the union organizing campaigns at Amazon and Starbucks, among other topics. It's a good episode for HR pros to catch up on what's up in the wild world of labor relations these days.
Gen X, Y and Z - Solving the Missing Links
February 14, 2022 18:00 - 31 minutes - 13.8 MBGen X, Y and Z - Solving the Missing Links Join Michael on Valentine's Day when they chat with Loralyn Mears, PhD. Word Nerd. Science geek. Champion of the underserved. Social entrepreneur inspired by acts of kindness. An optimist & contrarian bent on living outside the box. Loralyn founded STEERus with the dream of making education equitable so that underserved communities can build wealth through knowledge. They train people in soft skills like leadership, emotional intelligence, professi...
POC POV: Being a Leader Amidst COVID-19 w/ Florence Sterlin
February 03, 2022 19:00 - 30 minutes - 13.6 MBJoin Michael as they chat with Florence Sterlin about being a black woman leader and how her team successfully navigated the challenges of the pandemic by working together and using technology in partnership with Deltek to bridge the communication gaps and lead in new ways. Women of color account for only 4% of C-suite leaders and are promoted to manager at far lower rates than men – so it’s no wonder that Florence faced challenges taking over her family’s engineering business. Florence ...
Hybrid Work and Return to Work Strategies w/ Elisabeth Giammona @ Envoy
February 02, 2022 16:00 - 30 minutes - 13.6 MBIn this new world of hybrid work, HR professionals are challenged with having to create effective return-to-work strategies, while advocating for health and safety, and ensuring an overall positive employee experience. Join Michael as they talk with Elisabeth Giammona, HR Business Partner at Envoy about her experience developing hybrid work strategies and learnings from Envoy customers. Envoy’s workplace platform is used in over 14,000 locations worldwide by companies such as Slack, Pinter...
How the Omicron Variant is Impacting Employment w/ Jeanniey Walden
January 27, 2022 18:00 - 29 minutes - 13 MBJoin Michael (and maybe Robin) as they chat with Jeanniey Walden, workplace expert at DailyPay) as she provides insight on the Omicron variant, its impact on jobs and hiring, and the upcoming jobless claims. On the show, we will discuss: The current state of employment If the Omicron variant will impact layoffs Companies’ struggle to find and retain skilled workers Great Resignation, where workers are going, and why Factors that have kept workers from seeking jobs What is Da...
What’s Driving American Employees To Give their 2 Weeks Notice w/ Laura Troyani
January 24, 2022 18:00 - 30 minutes - 13.5 MBJoin Michael as they chat with Laura Troyani, the lead researcher and author of the report “The Great Resignation Research Report: What’s Really Driving American Employees To Give their Two Weeks’ Notice”, a new survey and report conducted by PlanBeyond, a Seattle-based market research and strategy firm that will be published on Tuesday, January 25th. The report uncovers some of the key factors leading employees to consider quitting in 2022 as well as those factors that have little influenc...
Getting Back to Work with Bloom Health Partners
January 19, 2022 18:00 - 31 minutes - 13.8 MBNo one ever imagined getting people to work in an office would become a huge employee relations issue. Join us Wednesday, Jan 19 as we discuss this issue with Andrew Morton, CEO of Bloom Health Partners. Andrew Morton is a seasoned global technology executive with a track record of successfully building and running innovative companies. As the raging Omicron variant of COVID-19 infects workers across the nation and the coronavirus pandemic continues to disrupt labor markets globally, emplo...
So long and thanks for all the fish, 2021 (antiwork and NLRB)
December 30, 2021 15:30 - 14 minutes - 6.12 MBMichael does a solo show to end the year with a quick review of a LOT of labor relations developments Used as a humorous way of expressing farewell, used especially when a business closes, someone leaves a position, something is retired from the market, etc. The phrase comes from the title of the 1984 novel by Douglas Adams, in The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy series. r/antiwork uses the slogan "Unemployment for all, not just the rich!" Members of the subreddit are known as "idlers" in ...
DriveThruHR Holiday Show w/ all the ho-ho-hosts!
December 22, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 27.3 MBJoin Crystal, Dwane, Michael and Robin for our year end holiday show. We will chat about the ghost of 2021 past, the ghost of 2021 present, and the ghost of 2022 future. We will go a'wassialing, sip some Tom and Jerry's and remember auld lang syne. See you at noon central time on Wednesday, December 22!
Self-Definition and Pronouns: A Discussion Among Ourselves
December 07, 2021 17:00 - 46 minutes - 20.6 MBPronouns and Self-Definition: A Discussion Among Ourselves (Episode 1601) December 7 is famously referred to as being " a date that will live in infamy", but it isn't because DTHR is doing a show on that day! Join us and guest Katrina Kibben as we have a wideranging discussion about Pronouns and Self-Definition. This isn't a lecture or a best practices symposium. It will be different. Give us a listen.
Back in the Saddle
November 16, 2021 18:00 - 29 minutes - 12.9 MBDriveThru HR Co-Hosts Crystal Miller Lay and Dwane Lay (yes, they're related!) make their return to the DriveThru after an extended summer break to discuss what's new and happening now in the world of HR and Talent Acquisition. It's fall, so of course Crystal has budget season and 2022 predictions for planning on the brain.
Predictive People Data with Fiona Jamison, CEO Spring International
November 11, 2021 18:00 - 32 minutes - 14.2 MBJoin Michael today as he talks to Fiona Jamison of Spring International to discuss the use of People data in solving potential business risk, including labor activity. Fiona, tell our listeners about your self and what you do Give us a succinct definition of people data and how it can be used.Do companies try to predict things like potential union organizing?Can you really predict the 'likelihood to unionize' from data?What are some of the ways companies today are using 'people data' to solv...
Non-Binary in the Boardroom with Patricia Lenkov
November 10, 2021 18:00 - 29 minutes - 13.2 MBJoin us as we chat with Executive Recruiter Patricia Lenkov about gender identity as an area of company leadership which employers - particularly CEOs and boards - are far behind on. "A diverse board is not a talisman against every corporate miscalculation, but neither is the male, pale and stale boardroom a path to the next big thing,” writes Lenkov in her new book Time’s Up: Why Boards Need to Get Diverse Now (August 2021). On the show, we will discuss topics including · Gender in the...
On the HR Road Again with Kelley Rexroad
October 06, 2021 17:00 - 31 minutes - 13.9 MBJoin Robin and Michael as they chat with HR consultant and fractional CHRO Kelley Rexroad of Krex Consulting. Based in Tampa, Florida, Kelley is a Fractional/Interim CHRO and HR consultant helping businesses & people succeed through effective people strategies executed well. In here work, Kelley talks about #behavior, #coaching, #leadership, #humanresources, #communication and #workplaceculture. On the show we will discuss Who is Kelley Rexroad, and what do you do?Who is your typical clien...
Labor Law Update for 2021 with LRI CEO Phil Wilson
September 28, 2021 20:30 - 47 minutes - 21.1 MBJoin Mike and Phil as they discuss the current state of labor law in 2021
Making the investment in training with Jessica Miller-Merrell
September 16, 2021 17:00 - 30 minutes - 13.7 MBJoin Michael and Robin on 9/16 at 1 PM ET when they chat with Jessica Miller-Merrell of Workology to talk about the critical need to invest in training and development for HR and new managers. With Covid, delivering training and keeping supervisory has become more complex and difficult. On the show, we will discuss: What is Workology?Why is personal development important for HR professionals?how you can bring training to your workforce during these challenging timesHow does personal develo...
Improvising Your Way to Failure with Erin Diehl, CEO of Improve It!
September 08, 2021 18:00 - 34 minutes - 15.3 MBJoin Michael today at 2 PM ET as he chats with Erin Diehl, Business Improv Edutainer, Failfluencer, and Professional Zoombie. Her mission in life is to develop teams and leaders through play, improv, and experiential learning. She is the founder and CEO (Chief Edutainment Officer) of professional development company, improve it!, a recovering perfectionist, and the host of the improve it! podcast. improve it! has been featured on Forbes, and has worked with Fortune 500 companies to mom a...
Dog Daze of Summer with Michael and Robin #DTHR
August 26, 2021 17:00 - 29 minutes - 13.1 MBMIchael and Robin drop in from summer hiatus for a host show. We'll chat about some stuff like Vax mandates, HR ladies committing felonies, and maybe dress codes. Join us on 8/26 at 1 pm et.
Workforce Agility: 2021 Version – w/ Tammy Browning of @KellyOCG
August 17, 2021 17:00 - 34 minutes - 15.4 MBKellyOCG, a global talent solutions provider, recently released its 2021 Global Workforce Agility Report (you can access the full interactive report here) and 60% of surveyed executives acknowledged that the dramatic reshaping of the way we work will change how they manage talent, utilize technology, and support the wellbeing and productivity of their employees. Join us for a conversation with Tammy Browning, SVP and President of Kelly OCG, for a discussion about survey insights covering top...
The Weekly Thing with some #DTHR Hosts
July 31, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 27.3 MBJoin us when we talk about the stuff that came up this week
DTHR with Jonathan Kestenbaum from Talent Tech Labs
July 28, 2021 17:00 - 34 minutes - 30.4 MBJonathan Kestenbaum from Talent Tech Labs joins us to talk about their technology ecosystem and other topics!
The hosts and hostesses with the mostest
July 17, 2021 01:00 - 1 hour - 27.6 MBThe hosts and hostesses with the mostest. DTHR at night show where we will be talking about stuff including Netflix firings, how Covid literally killed the workforce, and other fun stuff including praying at work and listener feedback about politics.
How Corporations Respond to Social Issues with Paul Washington of TCB
July 06, 2021 20:30 - 47 minutes - 42.8 MBJoin Michael and Robin as they discuss companies taking stands on social and political issues: the pressures they face from employees, and recommendations for addressing the pressures with Paul Washington, Executive Director, The Conference Board Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Center. Related Research Under a Microscope: A New Era of Scrutiny for Corporate Political Activity Choosing Wisely: How Companies Can Make Decisions and a Difference on Social Issues Insights for Inv...
Robin Erickson Discusses the Reimagined Workforce on DriveThruHR
July 06, 2021 17:00 - 56 minutes - 50.5 MBProductivity is up, but at what cost to employees? Robin Erickson, PhD, joins host Crystal Miller Lay on the DriveThru to discuss insights in the world of work coming out of the pandemic and the impact onworkers. This is one DriveThru HR you won't want to miss. Robin is a Principal Researcher for The Conference Board, specializing in Human Capital. She is recognized as a thought leader for talent acquisition, engagement, talent mobility, retention, and people at work.