Good Morning, HR
176 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 41 ratingsHR entrepreneur Mike Coffey, SPHR, SHRM-SCP engages business thought leaders about the strategic, psychological, legal, and practical implications of bringing people together to create value for shareholders, customers, and the community. As an HR consultant, mentor to first-stage businesses through EO’s Accelerator program, and owner of Imperative—Bulletproof Background Screening, Mike is passionate about helping other professionals improve how they recruit, select, and manage their people. Most thirty-minute episodes of Good Morning, HR will be eligible for half a recertification credit for both HRCI and SHRM-certified professionals. Mike is a member of Entrepreneurs Organization (EO) Fort Worth and active with the Texas Association of Business, the Fort Worth Chamber, and Texas SHRM.
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HR News: Which is Scarier — RIF or RTO? with Karen Cunningham
April 25, 2024 09:00 - 37 minutes - 51.6 MBIn episode 145, Coffey talks with Karen Cunningham about recent HR news around whether layoffs are “a failure of leadership” and “fear” of returning to the office. They discuss recent layoffs; employee loyalty, engagement, and management; balancing regular and temporary employees; the pros and cons of remote work; how leaders can be more intentional in a remote environment; and “overemployment.” Links to stuff they talked about are on our website at https://goodmorninghr.com/EP145...
No Womb for Discrimination: the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) with Vianei Braun
April 18, 2024 09:00 - 39 minutes - 54.4 MBIn episode 144, Coffey talks with Vianei Braun about employers' responsibilities and employees' rights under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. Note: As predicted in the podcast (recorded on April 1st), the EEOC issued the final regulations implementing the PWFA on April 15th for official publication on April 19th. The final regulations can be found at https://www.federalregister.gov/public-inspection/2024-07527/implementation-of-the-pregnant-workers-fairness-act. (The final rule s...
Working with Fractional Executives with Neil Katz
April 11, 2024 09:00 - 33 minutes - 46 MBIn episode 143, Coffey talks with Neil Katz about how companies utilize fractional leadership. They discuss the distinction between a consultant and a fractional leader; the two types of fractional leaders and their level of control within a business; the typical profile of a fractional leader; how to assess the need for a fractional leader; the cost analysis of employing permanent staff compared to a fractional leader; and the extent of involvement of a fractional leader with a co...
Understanding Your Employer Brand with Crystal Lay
April 04, 2024 09:00 - 38 minutes - 52.8 MBIn episode 142, Coffey talks with Crystal Lay about employer brand and culture. They discuss the definition of an "employer brand" and why companies need to pay attention to theirs; whether marketing or HR owns employer branding; understanding the process of building an EVP (Employee Value Proposition); how branding impacts recruiting and retention; the importance of building a community; and how to align company values and reputation. Resources mentioned in the episode: - Give &...
HR News: Sex Harassment? Really?; DEI by Any Other Name with Catherine Clifton
March 28, 2024 09:00 - 48 minutes - 67.6 MBIn episode 141, Coffey talks with Catherine Clifton about recent news about sexual harassment, discrimination, and what’s next for DEI programs. They discuss employer lessons to be learned from California's Sunshine Raisin $2 million sexual harassment lawsuit; Florida's Stop Woke Act; two “reverse discrimination” cases; and the shift away from “diversity” to “inclusion.” Links to stuff they talked about are on our website at https://goodmorninghr.com/EP141 and include the followin...
Talent Development in the Skilled-Trade and Manufacturing Environments with Marci Sogan
March 21, 2024 09:00 - 31 minutes - 44.3 MBIn episode 140, Coffey talks with Marci Sogan about the state of skilled trades and manufacturing workforce. They discuss how modern manufacturing jobs are different from those in years past; challenges in the labor market; the impact of remote work and flexibility on talent acquisition within the manufacturing workforce; education, certifications, and career paths; and (admin/clerical) support roles in manufacturing. Good Morning, HR is brought to you by Imperative—premium backgr...
Coaching Skills for People Leaders with Shelley Goodrum
March 14, 2024 09:00 - 40 minutes - 56.2 MBIn episode 139, Coffey talks with Shelley Goodrum about coaching as a leadership skill. They discuss the definition of being a coach; the difference between managing and coaching; the significance of coaching in creating employee autonomy; the fundamental skills that leaders need to establish a coaching culture; and how to provide feedback while maintaining a balance between accountability and empowerment. Good Morning, HR is brought to you by Imperative—Bulletproof Background Che...
The Legal Issues Surrounding the Use of AI in Business with Jim Zadeh
March 07, 2024 10:00 - 38 minutes - 52.9 MBIn episode 138, Coffey talks with Jim Zadeh about legal issues related to the use of AI in business. They discuss the legal issues companies face when using AI, including privacy and confidentiality, international and local regulations, liability for errors made by AI tools, the use of others’ intellectual property, ownership of AI-generated content, and the near-term positive and negative impacts of AI on business and society. Good Morning, HR is brought to you by Imperative—Bul...
HR News: Romance as a Return to Office Strategy with Sarah Glaser
February 29, 2024 10:00 - 38 minutes - 53.9 MBIn episode 137, Coffey talks with Sarah Glaser about office romances, working while sick, and employee surveillance. They discuss the post-Covid increase in office romances and appropriate policies to protect the company and workforce; the reasons behind conflicting attitudes about working when ill; and a backlash against employee surveillance. Links to stuff they talked about are on our website at https://goodmorninghr.com/EP137 and include the following topics: - Are your emplo...
Adapt or Be Left Behind: Embracing the AI Revolution with Innovation and Empathy with Michael Sherrod
February 22, 2024 10:00 - 40 minutes - 56.8 MBIn episode 136, Coffey talks with Michael Sherrod about the impact of artificial intelligence on business strategy and management. They discuss how old news media’s failure to adapt their business model to the digital age may be a predictor of how businesses succeed or fail with the advent of artificial intelligence and other disruptive technologies; how organizational structures are changing to more quickly adapt to digital transformations; younger workers’ expectations that busi...
Hiring Neurodivergent Talent with David Aspinall
February 15, 2024 10:00 - 32 minutes - 45.2 MBIn episode 135, Coffey talks with David Aspinall about embracing neurodiversity in the workplace. They discuss how auticon is a demonstration that neurodiverse individuals bring unique value propositions to employers; underemployment in the neurodivergent workforce; how employers can prepare their team to engage with neurodiverse peers; the benefits of having a diverse organization in terms of work culture; the challenges neurodiverse applicants might face during the recruiting pro...
What Does Work-Life Balance Even Look Like? with Suzanne Brown
February 08, 2024 10:00 - 42 minutes - 58.2 MBIn episode 134, Coffey talks with Suzanne Brown about the importance of embracing a balance-friendly workplace. They discuss the meaning of work-life balance; the distinction between balance and integration; the impact of individuals’ priorities in defining work-life balance; the impact of the pandemic on employees’ expectations; employers’ role in creating a balance-friendly environment; evaluating the financial benefit of balance-friendly strategies; the impact of remote work; an...
Can Workplaces Have Too Much Psychological Safety? with Dr. Peter Cappelli
February 01, 2024 10:00 - 30 minutes - 42.2 MBIn episode 133, Coffey talks with Peter Cappelli about the consequences of employees experiencing too much psychological safety. They discuss the difference between the popular and the academic definitions of psychological safety; how psychological safety is measured; the correlation between psychological safety and job performance; why an above-average sense of psychological safety might damage performance; and the importance of accountability and compliance when building a psycho...
HR News: New-ish Contractor Rules and Documenting Discrimination with Patrick Richter
January 25, 2024 10:00 - 36 minutes - 51.3 MBIn episode 132, Coffey talks with Patrick Richter about HR news from January, including the Department of Labor’s new contractor rule and discrimination settlements. They discuss the Department of Labor’s final regulation concerning classification of independent contractors, which takes effect on March 11th and whether it will really impact employers; Perdue Foods’ settlement of a lawsuit regarding accommodations under the Pregnancy Discrimination Act and Americans with Disabilitie...
Can Emotional Intelligence be Taught? with Dr. Stevie Dawn Carter
January 18, 2024 10:00 - 53 minutes - 74.6 MBIn episode 131, Coffey talks with Dr. Stevie Dawn about the impact of emotional intelligence on organizations. They discuss the definition of emotional intelligence; the difference between EI and EQ; how to measure emotional quotient and whether it is reliable; the correlation of EI and empathy; how to identify lack of EI in the workplace; approaching emotional intelligence as a learned ability; how to improve the EI in the workplace; how EI affects organizations and leadership; an...
Where Should DEIB Live in an Organization? with Shani Dellimore Barrax
January 11, 2024 10:00 - 58 minutes - 81.2 MBIn episode 130, Coffey talks with Shani Dellimore Barrax about the state of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging programs and who should be accountable for those programs. They discuss the definition of DEIB; understanding that each person’s various experiences “intersect” to create a unique individuals; “diversity” as a means rather than an end; equity through the four P's: policies, programs, practices and people; the difference between intersectionality vs. intersected id...
California's New Restrictions on Using Criminal History with Corinne Spencer
January 04, 2024 10:00 - 44 minutes - 61.8 MBIn episode 129, Coffey talks with Corinne Spencer about the latest changes in California employment law. They discuss California’s Fair Chance Act regulations; who qualifies as an employer or employee under the FCA; the criminal history inquiry rules under the FCA; what employers are allowed to consider regarding criminal records; the challenge with individualized assessments; steps employers in California must take before utilizing an applicant’s criminal history; the importance o...
HR News - Agencies: 2, Employers: 1 with Julia Gannaway
December 28, 2023 10:00 - 39 minutes - 54.2 MBIn episode 128, Coffey talks with Julia Gannaway about recent regulatory and legal items that all employers can learn from. They discuss Whole Foods’ wins in federal court and before a National Labor Relations Board administrative law judge related to dress code enforcement and Black Lives Matter paraphernalia; a business owner who was alleged to have interfered with a Department of Labor wage and hour investigation, going so far as to retaliate against employees who cooperated wit...
Do You Really Want Employees in Other States? with Caroline Harrison
December 21, 2023 10:00 - 35 minutes - 49.4 MBIn episode 127, Coffey talks with Caroline Harrison about the challenges of being a multistate employer. They discuss the post-Covid growth in remote out-of-state employees; legal considerations for multistate employers; responding to the phenomenon of nomad employees; when companies are required to register and pay taxes as business in another state; noncompetes and other employment-related agreements; policies to help manage multistate employees; and complying with multiple state...
Building HR's Credibility with Leadership (Business Credit) with Matt Williams
December 14, 2023 10:00 - 32 minutes - 44.7 MBIn episode 126, Coffey talks with Matt Williams about building a strategic HR operation. They discuss the spectrum between transactional and strategic HR; how AI will continue to make HR more efficient; the future of transactional HR roles; the impact of outsourcing transactional HR tasks; the importance of understanding the business; the importance of being involved with company peers outside of HR; how to avoid “no” and explore solutions and alternatives; developing business case...
Resolving Workplace Conflicts Through Mediation with Dr. Robyn Short
December 07, 2023 10:00 - 54 minutes - 75.4 MBIn episode 125, Coffey talks with Dr. Robyn Short about workplace mediation as a constructive approach to resolving conflicts. They discuss workplace mediation as conflict resolution tool; the cost of mediation vs. the cost of ignoring conflict; the role of HR in internal mediations; key aspects of a mediation program; what a mediation process looks like; preserving confidentiality in mediation; developing the skills necessary to facilitate a successful mediation; and how mediation...
HR News: Our Robot Overlords Aren't Ready to Take Over HR with Holly Novak
November 30, 2023 10:00 - 46 minutes - 64.9 MBIn episode 124, Coffey talks with Holly Novak about lessons to be learned from OpenAI’s firing of Sam Altman, politics in the workplace, and whether four-day workweeks are gaining traction. They discuss transparency and succession planning in preparing for an executive exit; responding to workplace conflict arising from different political opinions; employee’s expectations that leaders take a stand on political issues; and how to evaluate whether a four-day work week might be right...
California Employment Law Update with Corinne Spencer
November 23, 2023 10:00 - 45 minutes - 62.6 MBIn episode 123, Coffey talks with Corinne Spencer about the latest changes in California employment law. They discuss the complexities of California law in contrast to the rest of the country; California’s upcoming protections for off-work cannabis use and their impact on drug-free workplaces; California’s modified but ongoing COVID prevention regulations; the increase in wage and hour litigation; and the Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) which allows private plaintiffs to prose...
How to HR Like a Boss with John Bernatovicz
November 16, 2023 10:00 - 38 minutes - 53.8 MBIn episode 122, Coffey talks with John Bernatovicz about how leaders can stay engaged, avoid burnout, and deliver amazingly awesome HR. They discuss what an ownership mindset in HR looks like; the importance of relationships in business success; why purpose-driven HR is beneficial for emerging HR leaders; the gift of caring for people; how great HR professionals can move a company forward; the "HR Like a Boss Business Plan"; the importance of understanding the business’ purpose; an...
Pay Transparency, Equity, and Justice with Sally Loftis
November 09, 2023 10:00 - 44 minutes - 61.9 MBIn episode 121, Coffey talks with Sally Loftis about changing perspectives regarding compensation practices. They discuss the differences between pay transparency, pay equity, and pay justice; why some states recently passed laws requiring salary ranges in job postings; the difference between pay equity and pay parity; what organizations can do to measure and improve pay equity; building the internal employee pipeline through mentorship, training, job rotation, and access to "commun...
Building an Empathetic Workplace with Wendy Williams
November 02, 2023 09:00 - 43 minutes - 59.7 MBIn episode 120, Coffey talks with Wendy Williams about the importance of empathy in the workplace. They discuss the difference between compassion, sympathy, empathy, and pity; the role of compassion in empathy; how empathy can help to navigate organizational conflict; the Gen Z experience and expectations in the workplace; the correlation between empathy and DEI efforts; and what practical skills to develop in order to build an empathic culture. Good Morning, HR is brought to you ...
October HR News: "Live" from HRSouthwest with Rose Ann Garza
October 26, 2023 09:00 - 48 minutes - 67.7 MBIn episode 119, Coffey talks with Rose Ann Garza about October HR-related news that relate to the impact of AI in HR, mental health at work, and new hires getting cold feet. They discuss which jobs will be most affected by artificial intelligence; AI’s use in HR; why 50% of candidates are changing their minds after accepting a job; the importance of an onboarding process to engage new hires; the importance of supervisor training to prevent workplace toxicity; and the shift in meeti...
Evidence Based Inclusion with Dr. Jonathan Ashong-Lamptey
October 19, 2023 09:00 - 49 minutes - 68.5 MBIn episode 118 Coffey talks with Dr. Jonathan Ashong-Lamptey about how “evidence-based inclusion” strategies differ from traditional DEI approaches. They discuss the concept of inclusion outside of the notion of DEI; the difference between equality and equity in a business environment; the meaning of "evidence-based inclusion" and how it differs from traditional DEI narratives; where to find that evidence and expertise; what the research actually tells us about the business case fo...
Optimizing the Virtual Environment with Howie Zales
October 12, 2023 09:00 - 36 minutes - 50.4 MBIn episode 117, Coffey talks with Howie Zales about optimizing virtual environments. They discuss considerations to maximize personal effectiveness on camera; the importance of background, lighting, and sound quality; internet speed concerns for virtual meetings; the technical aspects of planning hybrid and virtual events; and how to evaluate virtual platforms. Good Morning, HR is brought to you by Imperative—premium background checks with fast and friendly service. For more infor...
Using Informal Networks to Implement Change with Jeppe Vilstrup Hansgaard
October 05, 2023 09:00 - 43 minutes - 60.9 MBIn episode 116, Coffey talks with Jeppe Vilstrup Hansgaard about the importance of informal networks in successful change management. They discuss the importance of including front-line employees in the change management process; helping employees make sense of change; using the 3% rule to identify the employees most able to influence acceptance of change; utilizing formal and informal communication networks; involving key insiders in the process of planning change; how remote work...
HR News: Can We Just Keep Our Pants On At Work Please? with Kara Kelley
September 28, 2023 09:00 - 49 minutes - 68.4 MBIn episode 115, Coffey talks with Kara Kelley about September's HR news items related to pay transparency; productivity, grind culture, and work-life balance; and a horrendous allegation of sexual harassment against a fast food franchise. They discuss different perspectives on the new pay transparency in job postings; the gender pay gap; internal pay equity concerns as the labor market cools down; whether 85% should be employees’ productivity target; whether young professionals sh...
Helping Employees Meet Their Caregiver Responsibilities with Jess Marble
September 21, 2023 09:00 - 35 minutes - 49.8 MBIn episode 114, Coffey talks with Jess Marble about how employers can help employees meet their caregiving responsibilities. They discuss the key findings of Care.com’s Cost of Care Report; caregivers’ primary challenges and their impact on employers; where working families find their caregivers; the need for backup care when primary care falls through; caregiver benefits that employers can offer; and other ways employers can support their caregiving employees. Good Morning, HR i...
Mitigating Risk in Managing Unemployment Claims with Brad Howard
September 14, 2023 09:00 - 36 minutes - 51.5 MBIn episode 113 Coffey talks with Brad Howard about the unemployment compensation system and how employers can mitigate the risk of litigation arising from unemployment claims. They discuss the purpose of the unemployment compensation system; the ways employers can avoid common headaches caused by unemployment comp claims; determining when to oppose unemployment comp claims; the importance of accurate and consistent documentation; the impact of resignation in lieu of termination on ...
Fearless Curious Conversations in the Workplace with Monica Guzman
September 07, 2023 09:00 - 31 minutes - 44.4 MBIn episode 112, Coffey talks with Monica Guzman about how organizations can promote healthy dialogue about social and political issues. They discuss the current perceived and actual US social and political divide impacts workplaces; employees’ changing expectations of employers; “pernicious assumptions in our politics”; certainty vs. curiosity; using curiosity as a tool to mitigate conflict; the importance of curiosity in innovation and business; creating a culture of curiosity; th...
HR News - Title VII & DEI Lawsuits; Abortions Benefits; and Pay Transparency with Steve Peglar
August 31, 2023 09:00 - 41 minutes - 57.9 MBIn episode 111, Coffey talks with Steve Peglar about August’s HR-related news items related to Title VII, diversity, abortion, and pay transparency. They discuss the reason they were surprised by the Fifth Circuit’s recent Title VII decision; the anti-DEI lawsuit against Starbucks and why DEI efforts are shifting to a more systematic approach; the impact of job postings that lead with abortion-related benefits; and the popularity of pay transparency laws. Links to stuff they talke...
Practical and Legal Caregiver Issues in the Workplace with Allison Bowers
August 24, 2023 09:00 - 40 minutes - 56.8 MBIn episode 110 Coffey talks with Allison Bowers about employer’s legal responsibilities to caregivers and practical ways employers can accommodate their needs. They discuss their own caregiver experiences; how remote work is has affected caregivers; biases and assumptions often made about caregivers; accommodations, including schedule flexibility, employers might consider to recruit and retain caregivers; the risk of selective accommodations; laws that protect caregivers such as...
Leading Through Coaching with Kim Sawyer
August 17, 2023 09:00 - 36 minutes - 50 MBIn episode 109, Coffey talks with Kim Sawyer about the importance of leading by coaching. They discuss the true meaning of being a coach; how management mentality is different from coaching; the definition of leadership from a coaching perspective; building a coaching relationship as a leader; the skills are necessary to become a successful coach; the ROI of learning and implementing a coaching relationship; what a coaching culture looks like in the workplace; and the difference be...
Recruiting and Retaining Frontline Employees with Thad Price
August 10, 2023 09:00 - 46 minutes - 64.1 MBIn episode 108, Coffey talks with Thad Price about recruiting and retaining essential frontline workers. They discuss the definition of “essential workers”; the labor market factors affecting the demand for essential workers; the importance of flexibility in attracting and retaining frontline workers; why employers relying on essential workers need to understand who they are competing with for talent; the importance of introducing customers and culture to prospective employers; the ...
Authentic Appreciation in the Workplace with Dr. Paul White
August 03, 2023 09:00 - 44 minutes - 62.4 MBIn episode 107, Coffey talks with Dr. Paul White about building meaningfully sharing appreciation in the workplace. They discuss the difference between employee recognition programs and authentic demonstration of appreciation; praising character vs. behavior; showing appreciation in a way that is meaningful to each employee; what the "motivating by appreciation inventory" assessment measures; the five languages of appreciation; the ROI of building appreciation into the organization...
SCOTUS Decisions and Hot Strike Summer: July's HR News with Paul Simon and Dustin Paschal
July 27, 2023 09:00 - 47 minutes - 65.8 MBIn episode 106, Coffey talks with Paul Simon and Dustin Paschal about HR news topics including the possible impact of Supreme Court's decision on race-conscious admissions programs; SCOTUS’ revised standard for evaluation religious accommodation requests; and the possible causes of the Hot Strike Summer. They discuss when an employer can consider race or sex in making an employment decision; disparate impact and reverse discrimination; the difference between "affirmative action" an...
Artificial Intelligence & HR: Now and Into the Future with Tim Sackett
July 20, 2023 09:00 - 42 minutes - 58.6 MBIn episode 105, Coffey talks with Tim Sackett about the current and future use of artificial intelligence in human resources management. They discuss the evolution of artificial intelligence from chatbots to machine learning and generative systems AI like Chat GPT and Google’s Bard; ensuring that humans are still involved in reviewing content produced by generative AI; privacy considerations when feeding company information and employee behaviors into AI systems; the prospect of us...
Avoiding Litigation in a Remote Environment with Alan Crone
July 13, 2023 09:00 - 39 minutes - 55.4 MBIn episode 104, Coffey talks with Alan Crone about litigation avoidance in remote workplaces. They discuss the litigation potential in remote environments; the importance of setting clear performance expectations and using metrics for accountability; responding to bad behavior; reasonable accommodation when remote work may be an option; conducting successful remote investigations; and handling terminations remotely. Good Morning, HR is brought to you by Imperative—premium backgrou...
Delivering Meaning in the Workplace with Dr. Alise Cortez
July 06, 2023 09:00 - 40 minutes - 56.5 MBIn episode 103, Coffey talks with Alise Cortez about revitalizing the workforce by managing through meaning. They discuss the current state of the American workforce; how the pandemic changed the expectations and motivations of employees; generational differences; what she means by “gusto” when discussing personal meaning; the long-term strategy of conscious capitalism; understanding what stakeholders care about; logotherapy’s potential in the workplace; ownership culture; the impo...
HR News - Soft Skills are Hard; Developing Them in Your PJs is Harder with Diane Gallo
June 29, 2023 09:00 - 40 minutes - 56.4 MBIn episode 102, Coffey and Diane Gallo talk about HR news topics including the soft-skills gap, how remote work may negatively impact younger workers professional growth, and improper use of social media in the hiring process. Links to stuff they talked about are on our website at https://goodmorninghr.com/EP102 and include the following topics: - United States Soft Skills Training Market is Expected to Reach US$ 30.7 Billion by 2028 - New Grads Have No Idea How to Behave in the ...
2023 Second Chance Hiring Conference with Cheri Garcia
June 27, 2023 09:00 - 3 minutes - 3.45 MBDon't miss the 2023 Second Chance Hiring Conference on July 13! Hosted by Fort Worth HR and Dallas HR. Join Cheri Garcia founder of Cornbread Hustle to learn from leaders who have successfully embraced second-chance hiring and gain strategies, tips, and important resources for sourcing, vetting, interviewing, and managing a successful and safe workplace environment. Register at dallashr.org to bridge the gap and empower individuals with a fresh start!
Chronic Illness at Work with Julie Hamilton
June 22, 2023 09:00 - 43 minutes - 60.7 MBIn episode 101, Coffey talks with Julie Hamilton about creating inclusive work environments for employees wrestling with chronic illness. They discuss the definition of chronic illness; commonly misunderstood illnesses or disabilities; stress as an illness trigger; the ADA and FMLA process when dealing with chronic illness; how leaders can navigate the conversation around performance, job descriptions, and job accommodations; common ADA accommodations; how HR leaders can respond to...
Mitigating Bias When Using AI in Employee Selection with Kate Bischoff
June 15, 2023 09:00 - 38 minutes - 54 MBIn episode 100, Coffey talks with Kate Bischoff about the legal and ethical considerations surrounding the use of artificial intelligence in employee selection. They discuss the recent impact of AI on HR; concerns around relying on AI as a decision-maker rather than as a tool to help make decisions; how bias gets introduced into AI-assisted processes; monitoring for bias and disparate impact when implementing AI systems in employee selection; emerging regulations for AI, including ...
What the Organization Needs from HR with Jill Koob
June 08, 2023 09:00 - 42 minutes - 58.8 MBIn episode 99, Coffey talks with Jill Koob about what leaders really want from HR. They discuss the importance of moving past transactional HR to build a successful company; how emerging HR leaders can pave the way to credibility and facilitate change; how to shift the perspective of HR procedures from "a simple checkbox" to strategic management tools; HR’s role in helping leaders overcome the skill gaps throughout the organization; improving leadership to improve retention; unders...
Employer Responses to the Child Care Crisis with Katie Ferrier
June 01, 2023 09:00 - 33 minutes - 46.8 MBIn episode 98, Coffey talks with Katie Ferrier about the US childcare crisis’ impact on business. They discuss the Ready Nation Project; the infant/toddler childcare crisis and its effect on business; childcare access and affordability challenges; how the pandemic impacted childcare facilities; strategies and policies for employers can implement to help mitigate the childcare crisis; and the workforce value of investing in quality childcare. Ready Nation’s report, $122 Billion: Th...
Three Years After George Floyd: May's News Roundup with Terri Swain
May 25, 2023 05:00 - 46 minutes - 65 MBIn episode 97, Coffey talks with Terri Swain the problems with corporate DEI efforts since George Floyd’s 2020 murder and other HR-related items in the news. They discuss why many corporate DEI efforts have yielded few meaningful changes; why successful equal employment opportunity programs take the long view; why leaders need a systemic approach to mitigate bias; and how Uber's diversity leader’s troubles reflect the state of DEI. They also discuss strip clubs getting unionized; ...