Honest HR
93 episodes - English - Latest episode: 7 days ago - ★★★★ - 136 ratingsHonest HR is the podcast for HR professionals, people managers and team leads intent on elevating how they improve and grow their companies. Co-hosts Amber Clayton, Wendy Fong and Monique Akanbi for bring you honest, forward thinking conversations and relatable stories from the workplace that challenge the way it’s always been done, because after all, you have to push back to move forward. Honest HR is a podcast from SHRM, and by listening, you’re helping create better workplaces and a better world. This podcast is approved to provide SHRM-CP/SCP recertification PDCs. Details are included during qualifying episodes.
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Nicole Armstrong on Creating Empathy-Centric Workplaces
April 18, 2024 09:00 - 39 minutes - 36.8 MBEmpathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings, perspectives, or experiences of another person, and for workplace leaders, empathy is a communication skill that helps transform debates into conversations premised on understanding of shared experiences. In this episode of Honest HR, host Monique Akanbi is joined by workplace consultant and Ellequate founder/CEO Nicole Armstrong to discuss topics including the relationship between empathy and vulnerability, leveraging empathy to c...
The Imperative of Addressing Workplace Incivility with Sejal Thakkar
March 18, 2024 20:24 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MBCivility is a cornerstone of workplace culture that allows people and businesses to thrive by fostering respect and empathy among everyone. However, according to SHRM research, U.S. workers report that incivility is increasingly prevalent in their workplaces. In this episode of Honest HR, host Wendy Fong speaks with TrainXtra Chief Civility Officer Sejal Thakkar about her framework for helping organizations make workplace civility happen, the elements of effective civility trainings, and the...
How AI Will Transform HR’s Work with Jim Link
February 28, 2024 20:29 - 46 minutes - 42.4 MBAI represents the next wave of technological advancement for society, and is expected to transform how work gets done across every industry. In this episode of Honest HR, SHRM CHRO Jim Link, SHRM-SCP, joins host Monique Akanbi to discuss everything HR professionals and business leaders should know about AI and integrating it into their organizations. Earn 0.75 SHRM PDC for listening to this podcast; all details provided in-episode. Episode transcript Rate and review Honest HR on Apple Pod...
What the Research Says About Workplace Romance with Casey Sword
February 14, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour - 59.1 MBWorkplace romance: It’s complicated. But it happens, and employers need to know how to deal with it. In this episode of Honest HR, host Amber Clayton is joined by SHRM researcher Casey Sword to present the findings from her work on SHRM’s latest research in the area of workplace romance, share real stories related to romance in the workplace, and discuss how HR professionals should handle them. Earn 1 SHRM PDC for listening to this podcast; all details provided in-episode. Episode transcri...
Dr. Milton J. Perkins on the Power of HR People Analytics
January 26, 2024 17:44 - 1 hour - 59 MBWe live in the age of data, and everything important to an organization’s people management function gets measured. In this episode of Honest HR, host Wendy Fong speaks with Dr. Milton J. Perkins, Senior Vice President at ActOne Government Solutions, about the transformative potential of people analytics, their role in helping HR professionals create workplaces where employees genuinely want to be, and steps for leveraging them at your organization. Earn 1.00 SHRM PDC for listening; details...
A Look Back at 2023 and Look Ahead to 2024
January 11, 2024 13:55 - 38 minutes - 36 MBIn this episode of Honest HR, hosts Amber Clayton, Wendy Fong and Monique Akanbi come together to look back on the biggest HR and workplace trends of 2023, and look ahead with their expectations for 2024. Earn 0.5 SHRM PDC for listening; details on claiming your credit are provided in-episode. Episode transcript
Stories About Bad Bosses | Part 2 (of 2)
December 28, 2023 10:00 - 39 minutes - 36.7 MBIn this episode of Honest HR, host Amber Clayton and SHRM Knowledge Center Advisors Robyn Hopper and Rue Dooley continue with Part 2 of their two-part mini-series of listener-submitted stories of bad bosses, give more advice on handling problematic people managers, and close out the session with a set of redeeming stories of outstanding bosses who were there for their employees in amazing ways. Earn 1.25 SHRM PDCs for listening to both parts of this two (2) part mini-series on Stories About...
Stories About Bad Bosses | Part 1 (of 2)
December 14, 2023 18:53 - 46 minutes - 43.5 MBIf you’ve ever had a bad boss, not only did they make work miserable, but also probably gave you a good story to tell later on. In this episode of Honest HR, host Amber Clayton is joined by SHRM Knowledge Center Advisors Robyn Hopper and Rue Dooley to read listener-submitted stories of bad bosses, identify their problematic behaviors, and give advice on solving for them in your workplace. Earn 1.25 SHRM PDCs for listening to both parts of this two (2) part mini-series on Stories About Bad ...
Marijuana in the Workplace: What’s HR to Do?
October 27, 2023 15:41 - 54 minutes - 50.5 MBAs both laws and attitudes toward marijuana continue to change, the question for employers is likewise, “Then how does my organization’s HR and approaches to people management need to change?”. In this episode of Honest HR, host Amber Clayton is joined by Holland & Knight attorneys Dana Feinstein and Travis Nelson, who provide insights and guidance for employers navigating the complex issues surrounding marijuana in the workplace, with a focus on legal compliance, accommodation, and policy d...
Karl Ahlrichs on HR's Using AI Ethically and Responsibly
October 12, 2023 17:17 - 49 minutes - 46.6 MBGenerative AI programs (like ChatGPT) have tremendous potential to deliver new efficiencies and capabilities to the workplace, but what do these new tools mean for HR, both in using them, and the myriad of concerns they raise? In this episode of Honest HR, host Wendy Fong speaks with Karl Ahlrichs, Senior Consultant at Gregory & Appel, on how HR professionals can use AI ethically and responsibly, and develop the critical thinking skills necessary to do so. Earn 0.75 SHRM PDC for listening t...
Kelly Hermann on Creating Accessible, Inclusive Workplaces for Employees with Disabilities
July 27, 2023 23:43 - 36 minutes - 34.1 MBKnown for their focus on providing quality educational experiences to adult learners, the University of Phoenix wanted to learn more and provide resources to another core group of enrolled students: Individuals with disabilities. In this episode of Honest HR, host Wendy Fong speaks with Kelly Hermann, Vice President of Accessibility, Equity & Inclusion at the University of Phoenix, to discuss: Findings from the university’s report on Workplace Accessibility - HR Professionals Accommodat...
Rich Safeer on Employee Mental Health and Wellness as a Team Sport
May 31, 2023 09:44 - 36 minutes - 35.3 MBPreviously brought to the spotlight by the pandemic, organizations’ prioritizing employee mental health and wellness reflects its ongoing importance to employers and employees alike. But what does the work of creating workplace cultures of mental health and wellness actually entail? In this episode of Honest HR, host Amber Clayton speaks with Rich Safeer, M.D., Chief Medical Director of Employee Health and Wellbeing for Johns Hopkins Medicine and author of A Cure for the Common Company:...
A Candid Glimpse Into HR Mentorship
April 27, 2023 00:42 - 36 minutes - 35.5 MBA good mentor/mentee relationship creates a safe, nonjudgmental space to provide guidance and advice, and that’s just as true for mentorships dedicated to the HR profession. In this episode of Honest HR, host Monique Akanbi is joined by Sheila Thomas and Firdosh Bhathena, a real-life HR mentor/mentee pair, to share their HR mentorship story, discuss why mentorship is important in an HR career, and shatter the popular myths of mentorship. This episode of Honest HR is sponsored by ADP. Episo...
Jim Link on Achieving Pay Equity at Your Organization
April 07, 2023 01:26 - 45 minutes - 42.7 MBOccurrences of unequal pay between employees with the same qualifications, experience and job responsibilities continue to have a problematic presence in the workplace, and likewise reflect longstanding wage gaps between men, women and people of color. In this episode of Honest HR, host Amber Clayton speaks with SHRM CHRO Jim Link about the importance of pay equity and ensuring fair and equal pay practices for all employees regardless of gender, race, age, or other protected characteristics,...
Managing Time & Attendance: Calling Out Employees Who Call Out
March 02, 2023 00:16 - 41 minutes - 39.2 MBManaging employee attendance is challenging: Employers and people managers need to know not only if employees are showing up to work, but also what to do if they don’t. In this episode of Honest HR, host Amber Clayton speaks with SHRM Knowledge Advisors Barbara Holland and Julie Schweber about handling scenarios such as fishy doctors’ notes, no call/no shows, and above all, the importance of getting all the information before moving toward adverse action. Learn about SHRM's People Manager Q...
Leveraging Apprenticeships to Get Great Employees (and There’s One for HR Too)
February 09, 2023 21:45 - 37 minutes - 34.7 MBHiring and talent acquisition is so often premised on a “hurry up and wait” passivity: You announce a position, cross your fingers, and hope qualified applicants come to you. But what if they just don't? If so, apprenticeships are another route that allow you develop your own talent, rather than waiting for it to arrive. In this episode of Honest HR, host Monique Akanbi speaks with Mary Wright, Manager of the SHRM Foundation’s Apprenticeship Program on how apprenticeships can help to sides...
“But What About Your Benefits?”, Says Everyone, Everywhere
January 17, 2023 16:57 - 42 minutes - 40.2 MBThe hosts of Honest HR begin 2023 by welcoming Monique Akanbi as a new voice to the podcast, and give a fond farewell to one of their own, Gloria Sinclair Miller. Amid talent scarcity, the benefits that employers offer their employees have emerged as a key differentiator in attracting and retaining talent. In this episode of Honest HR, Amber, Monique and Wendy discuss the importance of expanding the benefits organizations typically offer and consider more imaginative employee benefits you m...
Everything to Learn from the Past, Present and Future of a Multigenerational Workplace (Pt. 2 of 2)
October 07, 2022 03:40 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBIn this episode of Honest HR, host Wendy Fong continues her discussion with HR consulting/talent management specialists Karen DeLise, Adrianna Gabriel and Allison Levine from CCI Consulting to discuss everything to learn from the past, present and future of a multigenerational workplace experience. Earn 1.00 SHRM PDC for listening to both parts 1 and 2 of this two (2) part miniseries; relevant details provided in-episode. This episode of Honest HR is sponsored by Mystery. Episode transcri...
Everything to Learn from the Past, Present and Future of a Multigenerational Workplace (Pt. 1 of 2)
October 01, 2022 03:43 - 30 minutes - 28.3 MBIn this episode of Honest HR, host Wendy Fong is joined by HR consulting/talent management specialists Karen DeLise, Adrianna Gabriel and Allison Levine from CCI Consulting to discuss everything to learn from the past, present and future of a multigenerational workplace experience. Earn 1.00 SHRM PDC for listening to both parts 1 and 2 of this two (2) part miniseries; relevant details provided in-episode. This episode of Honest HR is sponsored by Mystery. Episode transcript
Navigating the Post-Roe v. Wade Workplace
September 23, 2022 11:00 - 49 minutes - 46.4 MBOne of the most contentious events of 2022 was the U.S. Supreme Court's decision (Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization) overturning Roe v. Wade. In this episode of Honest HR, host Amber Clayton is joined by SHRM Chief of Staff Emily M. Dickens and Janell Stanton, senior associate/head of the employment law group at Wagner, Falconer, & Judd, Ltd. to discuss implications for work, workers and the workplace, along with questions including: Can employers provide travel benefits to emplo...
Buck Gee on Cracking the Bamboo Ceiling
September 09, 2022 20:53 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBAsian-American and Pacific Islanders (AAPI) are no strangers to adversity in the workplace, but their experience often doesn’t receive much attention because of longstanding positive stereotypes of AAPI as hard workers and good employees. In this episode of Honest HR, host Wendy Fong is joined by Buck Gee (Cisco Systems, Committee of 100) to discuss why AAPI employees go under-promoted, stories on breaking the stereotype of the model minority and how to challenge leadership when climbing the...
Paula Harvey on Successful Hiring During the Great Resignation
August 17, 2022 02:14 - 38 minutes - 35 MBThe pandemic prompted serious reevaluation of what employees expect from their jobs and widespread departures followed. In this episode of Honest HR, host Amber Clayton is joined by Paula Harvey, SHRM-SCP, vice president of human resources and safety at Schulte Building Systems, to make sense of the new talent acquisition landscape and discuss how to make your organization turnover-proof. Earn 0.75 PDC for listening; all relevant details are provided during the episode. This episode of Hon...
When Good Hires Become Bad Employees (Pt. 2 of 2)
June 24, 2022 22:23 - 44 minutes - 41.3 MBHave you ever extended a job offer to a candidate who turned out to be a total dud? In this episode of Honest HR, host Amber Clayton, Director of SHRM’s Knowledge Center, continues the conversation on sound hiring with SHRM Knowledge Advisors Rosa Hardesty and Patty Graves on topics that include how to avoid filling a job too quickly, what to do when a new hire emerges as a bad employee and what they each love most about hiring. Earn 1.00 SHRM PDC for listening to both Part 1 and 2 of this ...
When Good Hires Become Bad Employees (Pt. 1 of 2)
June 10, 2022 18:18 - 42 minutes - 39.3 MBIn an era of acute talent shortages and employee departures, it’s important to be sure you’re hiring the right “somebody”, not just “some body”. In this episode of Honest HR, host Amber Clayton, Director of SHRM’s Knowledge Center, speaks with SHRM Knowledge Advisors Rosa Hardesty and Patty Graves on how bad hires can happen and what to do to avoid them. Earn 1.00 SHRM PDC for listening to Parts 1 and 2 of this mini-series (When Good Hires Become Good Employees). All relevant details are pr...
Unseen at Work: Liz O’Donnell on Elder Care
February 01, 2022 20:00 - 58 minutes - 40.7 MBEach day, more than 10,000 people turn 65, which prompts conversation on a topic that comes up much less frequently in the workplace: Elder care and caring for aging parents. In this episode of Honest HR, host Wendy Fong speaks with Liz O’Donnell on navigating work and while also providing important end of life care to parents, and approaches employers can take to support their employees with caregiving responsibilities. Liz O'Donnell is the author of Working Daughter: A Guide to Caring for...
Both In-Person and Remote: The Secret Power of Emotions at Work
November 04, 2021 03:00 - 59 minutes - 54.8 MBMaya Angelou famously said, “People will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.”, and this rings especially true in the workplace. In this episode of Honest HR, host Wendy Fong speaks with Liz Fosslien about emotions as your workplace super power to create rewarding workplace experiences for both you and your employees. Honest HR is supported by Namely.
Notifying the Authorities: When Your HR Department Needs the Police Department
September 28, 2021 02:00 - 48 minutes - 45 MBA recently terminated employee threatens you. One of your team members hasn’t reported for work in days. The underage intern is displaying signs of physical abuse. In each of these instances, should you call should you call the police? In this episode of Honest HR, host Amber Clayton is joined by employment law specialists Janell Stanton and Brittany Nicholls to discuss when to get in touch with law enforcement when something out of the ordinary happens at your workplace, as well as the esse...
Tom Manion and Cracking Down on Domestic Violence in the Workplace
September 13, 2021 16:00 - 34 minutes - 24.4 MBA tragic byproduct of the COVID-19 pandemic has been an increase in the frequency of domestic violence. Likewise, domestic violence carries over to the workplace, which has real impacts on employees’ safety and attendance. In this episode of Honest HR, host Amber Clayton speaks with Tom Manion, Director of Montgomery County Maryland’s Family Justice Center, who shares advice for employees on coming forward about domestic violence, the resources for employers to protect and empower employees ...
Nicole Armstrong on How You Make Workplace Equity Happen
August 16, 2021 23:00 - 42 minutes - 29.6 MBThe heart of workplace equity lies in providing fair opportunities to all of your organization’s employees by identifying and supporting the specific needs of employees from different demographics, but how do you that? In this episode of Honest HR, host Gloria Sinclair Miller speaks with Nicole Armstrong, the Founder and CEO of Queen City Certified, a leading data-informed employer certification and leadership program for workplace equity. Hear Nicole discuss what goes into a data-driven a...
Ronda Wakefield on How HR Can Serve Those Who Served
July 16, 2021 17:00 - 35 minutes - 24.9 MBDespite their strong technical backgrounds and experience working in specialized teams, veterans still have a hard time securing employment when they enter the civilian workforce. In this episode of Honest HR, host Gloria Sinclair Miller speaks with Ronda Wakefield, a human resources consultant and talent acquisition specialist, on how HR and talent acquisition professionals can become more inclusive in their hiring, engaging and retaining veterans. Earn 0.50 SHRM PDCs for Listening to Th...
The First 100 Days’ Big Issues Roundup (Pt. 2 of 2)
June 28, 2021 21:00 - 45 minutes - 32 MBIn this episode of Honest HR¸ co-hosts Wendy Fong, Amber Clayton and Gloria Sinclair Miller continue their discussion of workplace-related issues the Biden administration has acted on in the first half of 2021, alongside discussion of other pertinent workplace topics, such as the PRO Act and approaches for finding untapped talent. Earn 0.75 SHRM PDCs for Listening to This Episode Episodes of Honest HR help you build your competencies while also earning professional development credits (PDCs...
Season 4 Premiere and The First 100 Days’ Big Issues Roundup (Pt. 1 of 2)
May 10, 2021 20:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBIn this premiere to Season 4 of Honest HR, hosts Gloria Sinclair Miller, Amber Clayton and Wendy Fong share stories on unexpected impacts of COVID-19, and Amber leads a discussion on the first 100 days of the new presidential administration and what it all means for businesses and employees. Earn 0.50 SHRM PDCs for Listening to This Episode Episodes of Honest HR help you build your competencies while also earning professional development credits (PDCs) toward your SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP recer...
Season 4 Premiere and The First 100 Days
May 10, 2021 20:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBIn this premiere to Season 4 of Honest HR, hosts Gloria Sinclair Miller, Amber Clayton and Wendy Fong share stories on unexpected impacts of COVID-19, and Amber leads a discussion on the first 100 days of the new presidential administration and what it all means for businesses and employees. EARN SHRM RECERTIFICATION PDCs FOR LISTENING Episodes of Honest HR help you build your competencies while also earning professional development credits (PDCs) toward your SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP recertifi...
Marjorie Morrison on Supporting Employees' Mental Health During the Pandemic
April 15, 2021 16:00 - 44 minutes - 30.9 MBThis episode is Part 2 of a 2 part Mini-Series on Communication and Consultation. Reported symptoms of depression and anxiety tripled and quadrupled since the start of the pandemic, and nearly 75 percent of workers say they’re experiencing burnout as they try to successfully manage the blurry divide between remote work and personal life. In this episode of Honest HR, host Gloria Sinclair Miller is joined by Marjorie Morrison, the CEO and co-founder of Pysch Hub, the largest online platfor...
Dr. Heather Myers on Communicating in a New Era of Work
April 05, 2021 19:00 - 34 minutes - 24.5 MBThis episode is Part 1 of a two (2) part Mini-Series on Communication and Consultation. Whether it’s a big announcement from your CEO or a quick email you send to a coworker, all communication at work plays a role in shaping both your organization’s effectiveness, and its future. In this episode of Honest HR, host Gloria Sinclair Miller speaks with Dr. Heather Myers. Myers is the chief psychology officer at Traitify, a personality data company that uses assessments to help companies optimiz...
Heather Myers on Communicating in a New Era of Work
April 05, 2021 19:00 - 35 minutes - 25.1 MBThis episode is Part 1 of a two (2) part Mini-Series on Communication and Consultation. Whether it’s a big announcement from your CEO or a quick email you send to a coworker, all communication at work plays a role in shaping both your organization’s effectiveness, and its future. In this episode of Honest HR, host Gloria Sinclair Miller speaks with Dr. Heather Myers, chief psychology officer at Traitify, a personality data company that uses assessments to help organizations optimize their t...
Creating Positive Change In Your Workplace with Trisha Zulic, SHRM-SCP
April 01, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 54.9 MBIn this episode of Honest HR, host Wendy Fong leads a wide-ranging conversation with HR consultant and SHRM instructor Trisha Zulic, SHRM-SCP, on how to develop into a more effective and empathetic HR professional. Trisha provides her insights on topics including how to identify professional mentors, the value of volunteering and professional development and how HR professionals are poised to change workplaces into more diverse, equitable and inclusive spaces. EARN SHRM RECERTIFICATION PDCs...
Michelle Kim on Supporting Employees of Color and LGBTQIA+ During the Pandemic
March 25, 2021 13:00 - 59 minutes - 41.3 MBEmployees identifying as POC and LGBTQIA+ have disproportionately experienced negative outcomes resulting from the pandemic, including higher rates of infection, greater loss of employment and AAPI discrimination. In this episode of SHRM’s Honest HR podcast, host Wendy Fong speaks with Michelle Kim, entrepreneur, writer, DE&I thought leader and CEO of Awaken, to provide insights and action steps on how to proactively and effectively support the POC and LGBTQIA+ employees at your organization...
Todd Holzman’s Push to Rethink Leadership Development
March 19, 2021 16:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBLeadership is never just about “staying the course”. Rather, effective leadership involves actively monitoring the efficacy and impact of your decisions for the organization. Todd Holzman is an organizational leadership consultant who works with CEOs, business leaders and HR executives to simultaneously upgrade their organization's leadership capabilities and solve their toughest business challenges. In this episode of SHRM’s Honest HR podcast, host Gloria Sinclair Miller speaks with Todd on...
Denise Montoya on Developing the Leaders of Tomorrow
March 16, 2021 18:00 - 31 minutes - 22.2 MBExceptional leaders don’t focus exclusively on the here and now, they commit to the long game of helping others grow and emerge as the next generation of leaders. Dr. Denise Montoya serves as associate vice president for finance administration and government relations, as well as adjunct faculty at New Mexico Highlands University. In this episode of SHRM’s Honest HR podcast, host Gloria Sinclair Miller speaks with Dr. Denise Montoya on her 32 year career as an HR leader and her advice for th...
Susan Gygax on Influencing Without the Title
February 24, 2021 18:00 - 32 minutes - 22.9 MBYou don’t need to be a C-suite executive to make an impact at your organization: In this episode of SHRM’s Honest HR podcast, host Amber Clayton and talent acquisition maven Susan Gygax consider what it means to have influence as an HR professional. They also identify approaches and effective habits to help you expand your influence and consistently make meaningful contributions at your workplace. Susan is the founder of Spectacle Talent Partners, a talent acquisition firm that specializes...
The Power of Play at Work with Gary Ware
February 08, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 50.3 MBGary Ware is a corporate facilitator, professional speaker and creative catalyst. In this episode, Honest HR host Wendy Fong and Gary discuss the power of adopting a mindset of creative play and how it can help you achieve greater performance, resilience and collaboration at work. On Thursday February 11th at 10:00 a.m. PT / 1:00 p.m. ET, he’ll be speaking at SHRM Northern California’s virtual event Play for Innovation, Creativity and Joy in the Workplace. Learn more and register online. ...
Talking About Race Is Not Taboo
February 02, 2021 21:00 - 31 minutes - 21.9 MBDon’t miss this engaging conversation with human dynamics expert, Cherrie Davis, in part two of the Global and Cultural Effectiveness mini-series. Host Gloria Sinclair Miller leads an openly honest and forthcoming conversation, and you’ll learn about the blurred lines between diversity and inclusion and the notion of race as an economic value. Also, Cherrie's book on inclusion, ShiftForward Now!, is available now. --- EARN SHRM RECERTIFICATION PDCs FOR LISTENING Honest HR podcast episodes ...
Stephen Frost on How Effective Leaders Harness Diversity
February 01, 2021 18:00 - 34 minutes - 23.7 MBWhat does inclusion and leadership look like today? Stephen Frost, a globally recognized diversity, inclusion and leadership expert shares his answers in a candid discussion with host Gloria Sinclair Miller on systemic discrimination and how he’s arrived at a truer understanding of DE & I. This episode is Part 1 of a Global and Cultural Effectiveness mini-series. --- EARN SHRM RECERTIFICATION PDCs FOR LISTENING Honest HR podcast episodes will help you build your competencies while earning p...
Jump On The Elections Bandwagon!
October 20, 2020 21:00 - 32 minutes - 22.8 MBHear from Chatrane Birbal and Lisa Horn discuss the impact of this year’s election results, policy not politics and how HR professionals can ensure that public policy doesn’t have unintended consequences. Host Amber Clayton guides this discussion with SHRM’s Government Affairs team and how today’s issues intersect what’s going on in the workplace. -- EARN SHRM RECERTIFICATION PDCs FOR LISTENING Honest HR podcast episodes will help you build your competencies while earning professional d...
ADA Awareness Month!
October 08, 2020 16:00 - 40 minutes - 27.8 MBJust in time – did you know it’s National Disability Employment Awareness Month! On the 30th anniversary of the landmark Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), host Amber Clayton dives into a discussion with Jennifer Sheehy and Louis Orslene from the DOL. Don’t miss this episode and find out if you know what is considered a "reasonable accommodation" under the ADA in 2020. Key episode takeaway: "We protect individuals by requiring employers to make “reasonable accommodations" --- EARN S...
Season 3 Kickoff! What a Year it's Been!
September 23, 2020 13:00 - 25 minutes - 17.7 MBListen to this episode because Honest HR is back! This season of Honest HR brings three new hosts to explore the complicated and sometimes wonderful sides of the workplace. In each episode, you'll hear different combinations of Amber, Gloria, and Wendy taking on topics, sometimes together, sometimes not. In this first episode get to know them as they dive into the tidal wave that's been 2020, discussing remote work challenges, social unrest, and the juggling act of managing personal and prof...
In Memory of Callie Zipple
November 11, 2019 21:00 - 2 minutes - 2.52 MBOn September 12, 2019, the host of Honest HR and our beloved friend and colleague, Callie Zipple passed away, she was 32. shrm.org/honesthr
Strategic Planning For HR Teams
November 06, 2019 00:00 - 39 minutes - 36.1 MBThis week we are continuing our rebroadcast of our popular three-part mini-series on business acumen. This is part three of that mini-series, Strategic Planning for HR Teams. Katie Powers, Director of Human Resources at Path Forward, an organization that empowers US healthcare providers with technology solutions, discusses the BIG topic of strategic planning. How it's a necessity for your plans to be fluid and flexible, what that looks like, and keeping your team on track with top-level bus...
Transformation Over Transaction: Using Lean and Six Sigma in HR
October 22, 2019 18:00 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBThis week we are continuing our rebroadcast of our popular three-part mini-series on business acumen. This is part two of that mini-series and is called Transformation Over Transaction: Using Lean and Six Sigma in HR. During this episode the founder of Svelte HR, Robin Chapeskis, talks process mapping, and process improvement methodologies. The future of HR is going to involve more metrics and more analytics - if it isn't already for you. Our goal with this episode is to help you expand you...