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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Episodes
Good Guys: How Men Can Be Better Allies for Women in the Workplace
October 09, 2020 15:00 - 45 minutes - 40.4 MBJoin Michael and Robin as we start working on our next 1500 episodes when we talk about men and women in the workplace with David G. Smith PhD, and Brad Johnson PhD. Evidence reveals that the #MeToo movement has not been a catalyst to move men to action in their organizations, but rather it has instead increased the likelihood of them avoiding women entirely, exacerbating gender inequalities. There are, however, many men eager to learn how to really move the dial on inclusion. They are...
Making Work Human w/ @DerekIrvine
October 07, 2020 12:00 - 29 minutes - 25.7 MBThe Workhuman revolution is founded on 3 principles: Thank: expressing authentic gratitude for someone’s work effort or positive behavior to develop, deepen, and nurture connections throughout the organizationTalk: Encouraging one another – through continuous performance management – with in-the-moment, honest, and helpful feedback to align individuals and teams toward common goals.Celebrate: Building community and authentic connections around colleagues’ achievements in and out of the offic...
Dealing With Burnout in the Workplace w/ David Shar
October 06, 2020 17:00 - 30 minutes - 27.2 MBRobin had a discussion with our guest, David Shar, about workplace burnout . The founder of Illuminate PMC, David is a keynote speaker, consultant, and trainer specializing in helping organizations improve their leadership and culture, combat burnout, and design meaningful work. David combines decades of leadership experience with the latest psychological research to help you attract, retain, and motivate top talent. David holds his bachelor’s in human resource management from Colorado Stat...
The Weekly Dish - #DTHR
October 01, 2020 20:00 - 31 minutes - 27.7 MBIt's our 1,500th episode! Join co-hosts Michael and Robin as they discuss this week's events.
#DefundHR - w/ @lruettimann
September 29, 2020 18:00 - 12 minutes - 10.5 MBLaurie Ruettimann, Speaker | Author | Podcaster | Badass, shares some #SnackableHR.
The Final Countdown - #DTHR #SnackableHR
September 29, 2020 15:30 - 8 minutes - 6.97 MBJoin Drive thru HR co-hosts Michael VanDervort and Robin Schooling for a final #SnackableHR moment as we get ready for our 1,499th episode! (and 1,499 +1 = 1,500 shows!)
How to Make Workday...Work - w/ @cjfullhart
September 28, 2020 17:00 - 11 minutes - 9.6 MBCaleb Fullhart, CEO with Peridus Group, shares some #SnackableHR.
Great Cultures Rely on Superficial Relationships - w/ @VadimsViews
September 25, 2020 17:00 - 12 minutes - 10.9 MBVadim Liberman, Liberace of HR | Editor at TLNT and ERE.net, shares some #SnackableHR Vadim Liberman is editor of ERE.net and TLNT and the self proclaimed Liberace of HR. He's a workplace renegade advancing how we think, work, and live. He has previously worked as a strategy consultant to HR and recruiting tech companies at The Starr Conspiracy, as a talent management professional at Prudential, and as senior editor of The Conference Board Review, a magazine
Identifying Critical Roles that Drive Business Value - w/ @kseals
September 24, 2020 18:00 - 9 minutes - 7.72 MBKim Seals, Senior Partner with Outlander Labs, shares some #SnackableHR.
Are you in Control, or Just Controlling? w/ @meslayter
September 23, 2020 19:00 - 15 minutes - 12.9 MBMary Ellen Slayter, CEO at Rep Cap Media, shares some #SnackableHR.
Are you in Control, or Just Controlling? w/ Mary Ellen Slater
September 23, 2020 19:00 - 15 minutes - 12.9 MBMary Ellen Slayter, CEO at Rep Cap Media, shares some #SnackableHR.
The Road to Influence: Getting Your Voice Heard in HR - w/ @MikeWoodTweets
September 22, 2020 17:00 - 7 minutes - 5.59 MBMike Wood, Industry Marketing Manager with Workhuman, shares some #SnackableHR.
Bias in Hiring, Engaging, and Career Pathing - w/ @JoWeech
September 21, 2020 19:00 - 15 minutes - 12.9 MBJo Weech, Head of People and Talent at Exemplary Consultants, shares some #SnackableHR. Jo Weech enjoys assisting companies excel in recruiting and retention, infusing enthusiasm into strategy and execution. Speaking engagements include HR/Recruiting conferences and career transition groups. Jo has a passion to see the eradication of as many hiring biases as possible during the rest of her career.
Getting up to Bat as a Candidate: One Thing Over All Others - w/ @GerryCrispin
September 18, 2020 17:30 - 12 minutes - 10.7 MBGerry Crispin, Principal & Co-Founder of CareerXroads, shares some #SnackableHR.
Setting HR on Fire: Let's Burn the Seat and the Table - w/ @stelzner
September 17, 2020 21:00 - 8 minutes - 6.95 MBMark Stelzner, Founder/Managing Principal at IA, shares some #SnackableHR.
Why Do Job Postings Even Matter? - w/ @KatrinaKibben
September 16, 2020 18:00 - 9 minutes - 7.81 MBKatrina Kibben, CEO and Founder of Three Ears Media, shares some #SnackableHR.
How Valued are your Values? - w/ @jbalive
September 15, 2020 17:00 - 18 minutes - 15.6 MBJohn Baldino, President of Humareso, shares some #SnackableHR.
Imperfect Organizations: a Lesson from Beirut - w/ @ JamieJGriffin
September 14, 2020 17:00 - 12 minutes - 10.2 MBDriveThru HR’s next #snackableHR moment is… Imperfect Organizations: a Lesson from Beirut with show guest Jamie Griffin. Jamie is the founder of Consult to Grow, a restaurant strategy firm that advises restaurant owners on scaling systems, processes, and people to grow sales, profits, and geography. In today’s moment, Jamie shares quick stories from life, working in a high growth restaurant chain, and volunteering in Lebanon. Jamie translates those stories into lessons-learned around perso...
Workplace Stories of the NOW - w/ @Elena_Valentine
September 11, 2020 21:00 - 10 minutes - 9.05 MBElena Valentine, CEO/Co-Founder with Skill Scout, shares some #SnackableHR.
Diversity is More than a Hashtag - w/ @JackyeClayton
September 10, 2020 17:10 - 15 minutes - 12.9 MBJackye Clayton, DE&I Management Consultant and HR Tech Geek, shares some #SnackableHR
Anti-Racism is NOT Anti-American - w/ @Kateebar7
September 09, 2020 17:08 - 12 minutes - 10.3 MBKatee Van Horn, CEO of VH Included Consulting, shares some “#SnackableHR.
The Math of Leadership - w/ Terry Dunn of Positive Management Leadership
September 08, 2020 20:00 - 14 minutes - 12.4 MBListen to the latest #SnackableHR episode when Terry Dunn of Positive Management Leadership shares insights on the Math of Leadership Leadership Modeling for Effective Managers™ Turn Good People into Better Leaders Leadership Modeling for Effective Managers™ is a series of short workshops designed to build better Leaders by sharpening their communication, motivation, conflict management, and overall leadership skills. Each interactive workshop introduces leadership skills, managerial compe...
Why is Robin Cranky AF?
September 04, 2020 17:00 - 8 minutes - 7.23 MBHappy Labor Day Weekend, and the end of the first-week extravaganza we are calling #SnackableHR. These are short episodes offering up one HR tip or idea from friends of the show. We are doing a show in this format on weekdays throughout September. On October 1, we will be airing episode 1500 of DriveThruHR, and so naturally, we wanted to try something different. The result is these episodes. Robin kicked off the series with her thoughts on the state of HR, kind of. Today is my turn and ...
HR’s Purpose: some Kinzieisms - w/@HeatherKinzie
September 02, 2020 16:30 - 10 minutes - 8.87 MBHeather Kinzie, COO at The Strive Group, shares some #SnackableHR.
The “Last” Decade of HR: Past, Present and Future – w/ @RobinSchooling
September 01, 2020 17:00 - 10 minutes - 8.67 MBRobin Schooling, co-host of DrivethruHR and Managing Partner for HR + People Strategy with Peridus Group, shares some #SnackableHR.
Reveling in HR’s Rebellion – w/ @christina_wang3
August 25, 2020 17:00 - 31 minutes - 27.5 MBChristina Wang has a few things to say about HR’s future; the systems, the structure AND the mindset of practitioners. With her penchant for driving change and fighting for justice, Christina proudly wears the badge of “HR Rebel.” Join us for a lively discussion with Christina as we discuss both her personal journey through corporate America as an Asian-American and explore when it’s time to “raise one’s hand” to both influence the “people” side of the business and promote change.
Elder Care - a Business Issue for Everyone w/ Larry Nisenson of Genworth
August 13, 2020 15:00 - 1 hour - 54.4 MBJoin Michael and Robin as we discuss the personal and professional costs of Elder Care in the workplace with Larry Nisenson of Genworth Financial. We will discuss how employers can help their employees address a mounting issue facing human resources executives today. Corporate America should brace itself for a potential “Caregiver Benefit Crisis” that threatens to impact its employee benefits policies and fiscal bottom line. As our nation’s businesses begin to reinvent themselves for a pos...
Addressing (and Overcoming) Workplace MicroAggressions w/ @TheBuzzOnHR
August 11, 2020 17:00 - 31 minutes - 27.5 MBSarah Morgan (HR Leader | Consultant | Blogger | Podcaster) is one of the leading voices in HR who has long been at the forefront of our discussions about diversity, inclusion and equity. In addition to providing resources via her blog, The Buzz on HR, and her podcast, Leading in Color, Sarah will be hosting her first *virtual* event - the HROI Summit in October. This 2-day workshop (with follow up coaching!) will teach leaders and HR professionals how to apply anti-racist and equity concepts...
The Evolution of HR Media, HR Events and HR Communities - w/ @VadimsViews
August 04, 2020 17:00 - 31 minutes - 27.9 MBCovid-19, obviously, has brought us social distancing and the elimination, for now, of large-gatherings. Numerous local, regional and global HR events have either been outright cancelled, or, in some cases, moved online with great success. And as we’ve adjusted to learning and socializing (ahem ...”networking”) in new ways, we can’t help but wonder – what will the future bring? Join us for a conversation with our guest Vadim Liberman (the Liberace of HR!), Editor at TLNT and ERE.net and Co-O...
Talking #trufeeds with @BillBoorman
July 28, 2020 17:00 - 45 minutes - 40.6 MBFor 122 straight nights (over the last number of months), Bill Boorman spent his time cooking, feeding and providing care, compassion and supplies to the homeless (rough sleepers) in his village of Northhampton, England. Now, as conditions have changed, he’s switched what he's doing - but STILL doing quite a bit with the Northampton Hope Centre! Bill joins us on this episode to discuss how he got involved, what he's learned and how he and the team are measuring the impact. Follow Bill on Li...
Fast, but Not Furious: Fast Flex w/ Domm Holland, CEO and co-founder, Fast
July 24, 2020 17:00 - 30 minutes - 27.4 MBJoin Michael as he speaks with Domm Holland, CEO and co-founder, of Fast on how Fast is using flexibility to keep their workforce engaged during the C19 era. On the show, we will discuss: How Fast recently introduced a flexible work plan for employees called Fast Flex, which gives employees the freedom to choose where they want to work on a given day. Domm will share to the details of the program, how it came to be (and why flexible company is something he’s encouraging all companies to emb...
Rob Chestnut on How Smart Companies Can Lead an Ethical Revolution
July 14, 2020 18:00 - 44 minutes - 40.3 MBMichael will be talking with Rob Chesnut, author of Intentional Integrity: How Smart Companies Can Lead an Ethical Revolution, about to talk about ethics in a post-COVID workplace or integrity during times of crisis. Rob recently left his position as chief ethics officer of Airbnb but continues to consult in this area with Airbnb, eBay, Chegg, and others. Possible areas of discussion might be how integrity can guide decisions about: How and when to bring people back into physical workspaces. ...
Talking HR With Kris Dunn aka The HR Capitalist
July 10, 2020 17:00 - 45 minutes - 40.9 MBJoin Michael on the Friday lunch edition of Drive Thru HR when he will be talking HR With Kris Dunn aka The HR Capitalist We will discussing some NBA, some of KD's book and where the Talent market is heading...or not. And of course, it wouldn't be a conversion with KD unless you talk a little hoops - specifically Covid and the NBA Bubble in Orlando.
Reputation and Communication with Nick Kalm, Pres. of Reputation Partners
July 08, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 54.8 MBJoin Michael and guest Nick Kalm, founder and President of the Chicago-based communications consulting firm Reputation Partners. Over the past 30+ years, Nick has worked with hundreds of leading corporations, non-profits, and academic organizations and their leadership teams to enhance, protect, and restore their reputations. With a hybrid background that includes leadership roles at multinational corporations and public relations agencies, Nick helps clients address their most pressing op...
Gut-Check Time: Are your Values “Holding Up” in the COVID-19 Era?
July 06, 2020 17:00 - 31 minutes - 27.7 MBOrganizational and HR Leaders have faced some challenging times over the last several months while navigating the turbulent waters of “work in the time of a global pandemic.” In addition to business continuity and sustainability they’ve had to reflect and review (continuously) how they’re putting their VALUES into action. This year, more than ever before, has shown us that what companies (and leaders) DO for their employees, partners and communities during a crisis is the true test...regardle...
Reinventing Work: Finding your Groove
July 02, 2020 17:00 - 31 minutes - 27.8 MBSuccess in today’s business environment means working differently; top-down, bureaucratic, hierarchical organizations are dead (and dying!) while trust and agility have taken center stage. Making an organizational shift to a new way of working, while not easy, can become EASIER when HR professionals influence their organizations by understanding various components of this transformation including purpose, freedom and the fact that leadership is a choice....not a “position”. Join us for a cha...
Creating Opportunities: Cross Border Employment and Covid19
July 01, 2020 17:00 - 31 minutes - 27.7 MBYear after year numerous Canadians further their careers when they move and work in the US (thanks TN visa!). Due to current events however, some of these “plans” have been put on hold and it’s causing consternation for both employees AND employers. Join us for a chat with our guest Tim Baker, HR consultant/adviser and Director of HR with Syndesus, Inc. as we discuss “crossing the border” and how, even now, opportunities exists to recruit and hire the needed talent from another country. #Oh...
Successful HR: Startups and SMBs
June 30, 2020 17:00 - 31 minutes - 27.6 MBThere’s the practice of HR in large corporate enterprises and then there’s the practice of HR in small/mid-sized business or start-ups. While both offer exceptional opportunities to do “great HR,” there’s something about the multi-hat-wearing creativity and boot-strappin’ HR that often occurs in smaller (or newer!) companies. Join us for a chat with our guest Jeff Waldman, HR consultant/adviser and Founder of Social HR Camp as we dive into what he’s discovered about successful HR in the worl...
Compensation Design in a Rapidly Changing Environment
June 29, 2020 17:00 - 31 minutes - 27.6 MBCompensation design (“how should we PAY and REWARD these people?”) is often one of those areas of people management that seems to be a mix of art-and-science. And NOW, in the Covid-19/POST Covid-19 world of work, it’s become even more complex. Join us for a chat with our guest Bonni Titgemeyer, Managing Director at The Employer’s Choice Inc. (TEC) – a Toronto-based HR consulting firm. #OhCanadaWeek
The Intersection of Progressive HR and Justice/Equality
June 23, 2020 17:00 - 31 minutes - 27.8 MBHR is changing and evolving at an accelerated pace, moving from the staid and ordinary into a more progressive era. Or so we like to think. For while the “work” may be evolving, we have to wonder if HR leaders/professionals simultaneously evolving? Join us for a discussion with HR professional – and involved community leader/activist - Christine Assaf as we explore how and when HR should lift its voice for justice and equality.
Quarantini Episode #8 w/ William Tincup
May 29, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBJoin us this Thursday evening 5/28/2020 at 8 PM ET as MIke and Robin welcome legendary DriveTHruHR co-host William Tincup back to the show. We will be talking about a bunch of stuff, but you'll have to tune in to hear where we go. Please feel free to call in at (516) 387-1968 if you want to be part of the show. Host Info
Quarantini Episode #7 with Frank Zupan and Tammy Colson
May 22, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBJoin Robin and Mike as we chop up employee relations issues during the time of Covid-19. Call in at (516) 387-1968 to join in the fun!
Elevating organizational culture with Katie Zink
May 14, 2020 17:00 - 32 minutes - 28.8 MBJoin us Thursday, May 14, 2020, as we talk about elevating your organizational culture through actionable Diversity, Equity & Inclusion with Katie Zink. (she/her) We will discuss: What is actionable DEI?How does your work help organizations?How has COVID-19 affected your business and the work of other DEI practitioners?What's the current landscape or trends of DEI work?What's the mindset needed for DEI work and what are some of the myths? How can an organization measure the success of DEI ...
Catching Up With Mary Faulkner - Puppies, Summer Films and Consulting
May 14, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 55 MBJoin Michael and Robin as we catch up with Mary Faulkner on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at 8 PM ET. We will be discussing getting a new puppy, dogs at work, the dearth of summers films and what we might do to fill the vacuum, and what consultants are doing during the Covid-19 shutdown. We'll also have some open mic time to catch up with our friends via phone. Be there or be.....ummm..somewhere else.
Quarantini Ep. #7 w/ Mary Faulkner - Puppies, Summer Films and Consulting
May 14, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 55 MBJoin Michael and Robin as we catch up with Mary Faulkner on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 at 8 PM ET. We will be discussing getting a new puppy, dogs at work, the dearth of summers films and what we might do to fill the vacuum, and what consultants are doing during the Covid-19 shutdown. We'll also have some open mic time to catch up with our friends via phone. Be there or be.....ummm..somewhere else.
Planning for a Safe Return to Work with Rebecca Ray, Conference Board
May 07, 2020 17:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBJoin Michael and Robin as we chat with Rebecca Ray, Executive Vice President, Human Capital of The Conference Board on Thursday, May 7, 2020 at 1 PM ET to discuss developing a plan for returning to work from Covid-19. As Human Resource leaders begin planning for the gradual reopening of the economy, they and their teams face a daunting task: creating a new workplace where employees can be both safe and effective. Achieving that will mean adjusting – and in many cases, upending – several pro...
Quarantini Episode #5 with Heather Bussing and John Sumser - @DriveThruHR
May 06, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 55.4 MBAfter taking a week off, Michael and Robin are back with DriveThruHR Quarantini Episode #5. We are thrilled to be chatting with John Sumser and Heather Bussing of HR Examiner. Join us at 8 PM ET/ 7 PM CT/ 5 PM PT on Tuesday, May 5th. This will be a fun and wide-ranging conversation covering a number of topics, including: Current legal concerns for employers Why are engagement scores rising? What’s missing from a zoom conference? How do you stop looking at yourself on Zoom? ...
Quarantini Episode 4: Lockdown and the Law with Jon Hyman
April 17, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 57 MBDriveThruHR with Jon Hyman Join Michael and Robin as we speak with Jon Hyman, Master of workplace schadenfreude, Limiter of Employer Liability, Attorney, author of the Ohio Employer Law Blog, and Dad to two rock stars. Our topic will be the virtual onslaught of new laws and legislation that has come out in the past 4 weeks in the age of the Corona virus. We'll talk about who CARES and try to figure out who gives a FFCRA about all this stuff. It's not a labor law webinar, it's a discussi...
Quarantini Ep. 3 - Medicine and HR at Sea with Taylor Bradley
April 10, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 54.6 MBJoin Michael and Robin for another special Thursday night Quarantini episode #3 with Taylor Bradley, Director, HRBP of Global Product Development at Datto Inc. Taylor is also a former firefighter, paramedic, and hazardous materials technician who transitioned into HR. He served as the first-ever dual paramedic/talent acquisition partner for Princess Cruise Lines and was RMI's first HRBP supporting medical professionals in warzones and other austere settings. Join us for what promises to b...
Communicating During a Pandemic with Jennifer Orechwa
April 03, 2020 00:00 - 1 hour - 55.1 MBWe did a show last week where we checked with our HR community during this time of separation. The response was so good that we are going to do shows on Thursday night as a way to keep us connected. The format will be a little different. We will do a one hour show - 30 minutes with a guess and 30 minutes checking in with our friends and colleagues. On April 2 at 8 PM ET, our guest will be Jennifer Orechwa, COO at Projections Inc., an employee relations communications consultancy. Jenni...