HR Works: The Podcast for Human Resources
558 episodes - English - Latest episode: 16 days ago - ★★★★ - 96 ratingsHR Works provides clear, relevant, actionable information on topics that matter to human resources (HR) professionals
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HR Works Presents HR Work Break: It's All About Intentionality
July 22, 2022 13:00 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBI'm joined by Kim Hiler, Chief People Officer at Intradiem. Tune in as we discuss best practices in a remote-first world, the importance of listening to employees, and much more!
HR Works Podcast 198: From Classroom to Corner Office – What’s Changing in HR? (Part 2)
July 19, 2022 13:43 - 44 minutes - 38.2 MBGuests: Dr. Albert Orbinati (Assistant Professor and Program Director of the Human Resources Management program at Champlain College) and Alisa Avelar (Vice President of People at Docker and Professor of Human Resources Management at Champlain College) We are back with Part 2 of our conversation with Champlain College's Dr. Albert Orbinati and Alisa Avelar, as we look at the potential challenges and roadblocks facing teams that are now working in different workplace formats. So what can HR l...
HR Works Presents A Seat at the Table: The Power of a Vulnerable Leader
July 18, 2022 12:52 - 23 minutes - 18.8 MBIn the latest episode of A Seat at the Table, listen in as Elena Valentine, CEO and Co-founder of SkillScout Films, a media company that has helped some of the most iconic brands tell their stories, discusses the value of fostering storytelling cultures, emotional connections, kindred curiosity, and more in today's workplace.
A Seat at the Table: The Power of a Vulnerable Leader
July 18, 2022 12:52 - 23 minutes - 18.8 MBIn the latest episode of A Seat at the Table, listen in as Elena Valentine, CEO and Co-founder of SkillScout Films, a media company that has helped some of the most iconic brands tell their stories, discusses the value of fostering storytelling cultures, emotional connections, kindred curiosity, and more in today's workplace.
HR Works Presents HR Work Break: Fostering Employees' Financial Wellness
July 15, 2022 13:00 - 16 minutes - 14.9 MBI'm joined by Neha Mirchandani, Chief Marketing Officer and Head of People at BrightPlan. Listen in as we discuss the importance of financial wellness and how COVID-19 has affected employee engagement, DEI efforts, and financial planning.
HR Works Showcase: The Era, Episode 2 – Enjoy Quality of Life
July 14, 2022 12:57 - 45 minutes - 36.2 MBThe HR Works Showcase series returns with the second episode of BambooHR’s podcast series, The Era, dedicated to the employee experience and sharing the journey organizations are taking as their workforce becomes a top-priority. In Episode 2, BambooHR CEO, Brad Rencher, takes a closer look at the role corporate culture and values can play in building a foundation for an exceptional employee experience. Listen as InclusionPro’s Sara Jones teaches us about inclusion and the modern employee, wh...
Pages of HR: Building Team Connections in a Disconnected World
July 13, 2022 13:58 - 20 minutes - 19.4 MBIn the latest episode of Pages of HR, I'm excited to be joined by Ryan Jenkins, co-founder of LessLonely.com, a resource for addressing workplace loneliness and creating more belonging at work. Along with Steven Van Cohen, also co-founder of Lesslonely.com, Ryan recently co-wrote and published "Connectable: How Leaders Can Move Teams From Isolated to All In," the world’s first book to address workplace loneliness. Listen in as we discuss loneliness, belonging, a four-part framework to help o...
HR Works Podcast 197: From Classroom to Corner Office - What's Changing in HR? (Part 1)
July 12, 2022 14:26 - 32 minutes - 28.1 MBGuests: Dr. Albert Orbinati (Assistant Professor and Program Director of the Human Resources Management program at Champlain College) and Alisa Avelar (VP of People at Docker and Professor of Human Resources Management at Champlain College) In this special two-part episode of the HR Works Podcast, we are joined by members of Champlain College's Human Resources Management program staff, Dr. Albert Orbinati and Alisa Avelar. Listen as we go back into the classroom and learn how the Champlain ...
HR Works Presents HR Work Break: Caring for Caregivers
July 08, 2022 13:00 - 17 minutes - 15.7 MBI'm joined by Jessica Kim, Co-Founder and CEO of ianacare. Listen in as we discuss how caregiving affects all parts of a worker's life, how employers can support caregivers, and much more!
HR Works Presents HR Work Break: Out and Proud in the Workplace
July 01, 2022 13:00 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBI'm joined by Ivori Johnson, Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging at ChartHop, and Kat Kibben, CEO and Founder of Three Ears Media. Listen in as we discuss Pride Month, being LGBTQ+ at work, and how to be an inclusive employer.
HR Works Podcast 196: New Graduates – Recruiting the Latest Wave of Talent
June 28, 2022 12:00 - 28 minutes - 25.5 MBGuest: Andrea Colabella, Executive Recruiter & Principal of Cardea Group What makes these newest entrants into the workforce unique and how can hiring teams set themselves apart to attract the latest influx of talent entering the job market? In our latest episode of the HR Works Podcast, we are joined by Cardea Group’s Andrea Colabella (Executive Recruiter & Principal) to take a closer look at the newest members entering the workforce and discuss trends that she’s most excited for in the fut...
HR Works Presents HR Work Break: Listening Is the First Step in Allyship
June 24, 2022 13:00 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBI'm joined by Deb LaMere, Chief HR Officer at Datasite. Listen in as we discuss how listening is the first step to becoming a genuine ally, how to build a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and much more.
HR Works Podcast 195: Buying Into the Belonging Experience
June 21, 2022 14:41 - 38 minutes - 34.3 MBGuest: DDS Dobson-Smith, CEO and founder of Soul Trained “Diversity is a fact. Inclusion is a behavior. Belonging is an experience.” In our latest episode of the HR Works Podcast, licensed therapist, author, executive coach, and CEO and founder of Soul Trained, DDS Dobson-Smith, joins to dig deeper into this quote and explain how a culture of belonging can have a massive impact on workplace performance. Learn why DDS feels we are in an era that should be referred to as the Great Realization,...
HR Works Presents A Seat at the Table: DEIB Can't Be a Second Thought
June 20, 2022 13:17 - 19 minutes - 11.9 MBIn the latest episode of A Seat at the Table, listen in as Shrina Sood, Associate Vice President of Talent Acquisition & DEIB Programs at Curriculum Associates, discusses the importance of giving others a seat at the table, what employees are expecting from employers, how accountability benefits everyone, the value of transparency, and so much more.
A Seat at the Table: DEIB Can't Be a Second Thought
June 20, 2022 13:17 - 19 minutes - 11.9 MBIn the latest episode of A Seat at the Table, listen in as Shrina Sood, Associate Vice President of Talent Acquisition & DEIB Programs at Curriculum Associates, discusses the importance of giving others a seat at the table, what employees are expecting from employers, how accountability benefits everyone, the value of transparency, and so much more.
HR Works Presents HR Work Break: Pay Access in Today's Automated World
June 17, 2022 13:00 - 15 minutes - 14 MBI’m joined by Scott Relf, Chief Revenue Officer at Qrails. Qrails is a Cloud based, API-driven, and developer friendly payment platform that empowers employees and their families through innovative financial wellness solutions. Listen in as we discuss earned pay access and the future of HR payroll technology.
HR Works Showcase: The Era, Episode 1 – Grow from Good to Great
June 16, 2022 09:00 - 41 minutes - 35.9 MBIn our premiere of the HR Works Showcase series, we partnered with BambooHR to share their brand-new podcast series, The Era, dedicated to the employee experience and the journey organizations are taking as they enter the workplace’s latest era – the Employee Experience Era. Hosted by BambooHR CEO, Brad Rencher, this pilot episode explores the psychological contract between employer and employee and the bind on HR to serve both. Then, we’ll hear from special guest, Katie Burke (Chief People...
HR Works Podcast 194: The Right Balance of Benefits in a Tight Labor Market
June 14, 2022 13:41 - 39 minutes - 31.7 MBGuests: Holly Severance (Health & Wellbeing Manager) and Erica Phelps, RD (Health and Wellness Specialist) from Shape Corp., and Lauren Higgins (Managing Director of Client Success) from the EX Program by Truth Initiative. In today’s labor market, HR leaders are delicately balancing the need for a differentiated benefit offering to attract talent—and all done with a fixed budget. In this special episode of the HR Works Podcast, done in collaboration with the EX Program by Truth Initiative, w...
HR Works Presents HR Work Break: Recruiting, Retention, and Reflecting on the Last 2 Years
June 10, 2022 14:00 - 16 minutes - 15 MBChris Carver, Sourcer at Wayne Technologies, joins the latest episode of HR Work Break. Listen in as we discuss how sourcing can optimize the recruiting pipeline, how recruitment has changed in the last two years, and the future of talent acquisition.
Pages of HR: The Talent Fix
June 08, 2022 14:14 - 20 minutes - 19 MBIn the latest episode of Pages of HR, I'm joined by Tim Sackett, President of HRU Technical Resources, an IT and Engineering Staffing firm. Tim not only writes for Fistful of Talent and his popular HR blog The Tim Sackett Project, but also brings 20 years of Executive HR and Talent Acquisition experience working for Fortune 500 companies to the table. In partnership with SHRM, Tim recently released his first book, “The Talent Fix: A Leader’s Guide to Recruiting Great Talent”. The Talent Fix ...
HR Works Podcast 193: Recruiting a Global Workforce
June 07, 2022 14:14 - 34 minutes - 29.1 MBGuest: Alison Long, Chief People Officer at Till Payments What are some of the biggest challenges international organizations face when entering into new markets and building teams overseas? In this latest episode of the HR Works Podcast, Alison Long (Chief People Officer at Till Payments) explains how a clearly established corporate culture and identity can solidify any international recruiting efforts and galvanize teams across that span continents.
HR Works Presents HR Work Break: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion at Every Level
June 03, 2022 13:00 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBIn this episode of HR Work Break I’m joined by Amy Hull, Director and Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Paycor Inc. Listen in as we discuss the importance of investing in diversity, equity, and inclusion, infusing DEI at every level, and the positive ripple effect of opportunity.
HR Works Podcast 192: How to Build a Successful Internship Program
May 31, 2022 14:53 - 45 minutes - 40.2 MBGuest: Jeff Ostermann, Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer at Sweetwater What does it take to run a successful internship program that truly brings value to both the students and the business? How are expectations changing for internship programs and the newest group of young employees entering the workforce this summer? In this latest episode of the HR Works Podcast, we speak with Jeff Ostermann, Sweetwater's SVP and Chief People Officer, and learn more about some keys to buildin...
HR Works Presents HR Work Break: 2022's Unionization Trends
May 27, 2022 13:00 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBI’m joined by Charlie Plumb, attorney and shareholder at McAfee & Taft. Listen in as we discuss recent unionization efforts, how to show workers you value them, and the importance of communication in leadership.
HR Works Podcast 191: Wellbeing That Goes Beyond Work-Life Balance
May 24, 2022 15:08 - 51 minutes - 40.4 MBIn recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, we take a closer look at the definition of employee wellness with Dr. Kristal Walker, Vice President of Employee Wellbeing at Sweetwater. Learn how wellness goes beyond simply finding work-life balance and how mental health is one of five elements Kristal uses to build an effective employee wellbeing program. Kristal shares her key wellness components and explains why the employee experience need to be a top priority for leadership teams in th...
A Seat at the Table: Reframing the Workplace Lens
May 23, 2022 13:30 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MBDr. Marlette Jackson, the Global Director of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion at Virgin Pulse, and I talk about the value of employee voice, authenticity in the workplace, how to bake DEI into your performance management process, the importance of reframing conversations in the workplace, and more.
HR Works Presents HR Work Break: Employee Mental Health and the Importance of Appreciation
May 20, 2022 13:00 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBI’m joined by Dr. Meisha-Ann Martin, Senior Director of People Analytics and Research at Workhuman. Listen in as we discuss the importance of check-ins, appreciation, and psychological safety for employee mental health.
Pages of HR: The Silent Killers of Exploration
May 18, 2022 14:29 - 21 minutes - 19.5 MBIn the latest episode of Pages of HR, I am pleased to be joined by Andy Binns, co-founder of Change Logic and award-winning corporate innovation guru. Andy has teamed up with Charles O’Reilly and Michael Tushman on the new guidebook Corporate Explorer: How Corporations Beat Startups at the Innovation Game. Corporate Explorer is a guidebook to the practices that not only can help managers go from idea to action, but also shows how success is possible. Listen in as we discuss who corporate exp...
HR Works Podcast 190: Does a Return to the Office Make Sense?
May 17, 2022 12:54 - 34 minutes - 29.7 MBDoes leaving the home office and returning to the workplace really make sense for your organization? In this latest episode of the HR Works Podcast, Patrik Wilkens, Vice President of Operations at TheSoul Publishing, joins to talk about what is driving companies in making the decision to return to their offices. Listen as Patrik shares some of the key factors teams should be assessing when determining if a full-time office return, hybrid model, or remote workforce is right for long-term succe...
HR Works Presents HR Work Break: Pay Transparency and the Workforce's New Needs
May 13, 2022 13:00 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBIn this episode of HR Work Break, I’m joined by Kathleen Quinn Votaw, CEO of TalenTrust, a strategic recruiting and human capital consulting firm. Listen in as we discuss pay transparency and the needs of today’s workforce.
HR Works Podcast 189: Turning the Great Resignation into the Great Onboarding
May 10, 2022 12:00 - 38 minutes - 24.9 MBAndrew Martin, of PwC Products and Technology, joins the HR Works Podcast to talk about the importance of creating an effective employee onboarding experience that drives retention and gives employees a reason in the era of the Great Resignation. Listen as Andrew shares the key elements to building a successful onboarding program that can make your newest employees feel more connected, engaged, and satisfied from Day 1.
HR Works Presents HR Work Break: You Don't Know What You Don't Know
May 06, 2022 13:00 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MBIn this episode of HR Work Break, , I’m joined by Claire Schmidt, Founder and CEO of AllVoices. Listen in and Claire and I discuss how to utilize employee feedback to build corporate culture from the bottom up.
HR Works Podcast 188: Doubling Down on Your Corporate Culture
May 03, 2022 13:27 - 44 minutes - 42.9 MBBrad Federman, CEO of PerformancePoint LLC, joins the HR Works Podcast to discuss the defining factors of corporate culture and elements team leaders can introduce to maintain a healthy team dynamic during times of change and turbulence. Listen as Brad shares advice from his book, Cultivating Culture: 101 Ways to Foster Engagement in 15 Minutes or Less, and reveals some of the red flags that HR professionals should be looking for to recognize that their corporate culture is in need of an over...
HR Works Presents HR Work Break: COVID-19's Effect on Human Resources
April 29, 2022 13:00 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBIn this episode of HR Work Break, I’m excited to be joined by Lin Grensing-Pophal, contributing editor here at HR Daily Advisor. Listen in as we discuss employee needs, the Great Resignation, and what truly motivates people.
HR Works Podcast 187: Treating Candidates as Customers
April 26, 2022 13:00 - 30 minutes - 26.1 MBDave Vu, VP of Talent at Local Logic, joins the HR Works Podcast to talk about the evolving recruiting process and his unique philosophy of treating job candidates as customers. Learn what elements HR teams can introduce into their recruiting process and create an employee-centric experience from Day 1.
A Seat at the Table: Small Ripples of Innovation Can Make Big Waves
April 25, 2022 13:17 - 27 minutes - 20.5 MBIn the latest episode of A Seat at the Table, I'm excited to be joined by Steve Pemberton, chief HR officer at workplace recognition company, Workhuman. Listen in as we discuss the importance of having a seat at the table, the power of recognition and innovation, gender in the workplace, and so much more.
HR Works Presents A Seat at the Table: Small Ripples of Innovation Can Make Big Waves
April 25, 2022 13:17 - 27 minutes - 20.5 MBIn the latest episode of A Seat at the Table, I'm excited to be joined by Steve Pemberton, chief HR officer at workplace recognition company, Workhuman. Listen in as we discuss the importance of having a seat at the table, the power of recognition and innovation, gender in the workplace, and so much more.
HR Works Presents HR Work Break: Show Compassion to Your Caregivers
April 22, 2022 13:00 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBIn this episode of HR Work Break, I’m excited to be joined by Evan Falchuk, Chairman and CEO of Family First, an AI-powered technology platform that provides expert caregiving solutions for employees so they can continue to be productive on the job. Listen in as we discuss caregiving, workplace benefits, the effects of burnout, and much more!
HR Works Presents Pages of HR: The Future of the Office
April 20, 2022 13:20 - 16 minutes - 12.8 MBSo, if you’re anything like me, there’s a good chance you listen to your favorite podcasts while working from home – something so many of us have been doing for two years now and will likely continue to do for the foreseeable future. Now that remote work is the “new normal,” many of us are asking the question: where do we go from here? For this episode, I’m excited to have someone who has spent his career studying the workplace and has the credentials to offer thoughtful insight and impactfu...
HR Works Podcast 186: Preparing Your Workforce for the New Normal
April 19, 2022 12:40 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBKerris Hougardy, Head of People at Ada, joins the HR Works Podcast and takes a closer look at the many changes facing workforces as they determine their "new normal" for workforce operations in 2022 and beyond. What are some of the biggest challenges facing HR leaders of teams returning to the office? How can HR leaders ensure corporate culture remains intact for teams remaining remote? We answer these questions and so much more in a great conversation with Kerris!
HR Works Podcast 185: How Would HR Have Handled the Oscars Slap?
April 12, 2022 15:25 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBEmployee relations expert and HR Acuity founder and CEO, Deb Muller, joins the HR Works Podcast to take a closer look at the Oscars 2022 incident through the lens of an HR professional. Muller shares how it could have been handled differently and the steps team leaders can take to protect corporate culture in the moments following a workplace altercation.
A Seat at the Table: Listening with Open Minds and Hearts
April 11, 2022 14:19 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBDr. Lusharon Wiley, Vice President of Corporate Culture at Innisfree Hotels, joins A Seat at the Table for a conversation on the importance of listening with open minds and hearts, receiving new perspectives, and so much more. Dr. Wiley brings more than two decades of experience as a successful manager and leader in higher education, along with years of academic muscle in the study and science of DEI, into this "can't-miss" episode!
HR Works Presents A Seat at the Table: Listening with Open Minds and Hearts
April 11, 2022 14:19 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBDr. Lusharon Wiley, Vice President of Corporate Culture at Innisfree Hotels, joins A Seat at the Table for a conversation on the importance of listening with open minds and hearts, receiving new perspectives, and so much more. Dr. Wiley brings more than two decades of experience as a successful manager and leader in higher education, along with years of academic muscle in the study and science of DEI, into this "can't-miss" episode!
HR Works Presents HR Work Break: Care and Belonging Post-Pandemic
April 08, 2022 13:00 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBIn this episode of HR Work Break, I’m excited to be joined by Maurice Bell, Head of People Operations at Lattice, a market-leading people management platform that empowers leaders to build engaged, high-performing teams that inspire winning cultures. Listen in as we discuss the evolving role of managers in today’s workplace, how employers can support their employees through benefits, and much more!
HR Works Podcast 184: Lifelong Learning - A New Career Normal?
April 05, 2022 13:59 - 27 minutes - 25.3 MBIn this latest episode of the HR Works Podcast, Kevin Kelly, Director of Cloud Career Training Programs at AWS, takes on this timely topic of upskilling in the workplace and discusses how investments in company-led training can help employers remain competitive in a challenging job market.
HR Works Presents HR Work Break: Being Inclusive and Being Yourself
April 01, 2022 13:00 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBIn this episode of HR Work Break, I’m happy to be joined by Ivori Johnson, Director of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB) at ChartHop, a data analytics company that specializes in people data—from payroll & demographic to performance and engagement. Listen in as we discuss how DEIB is essential to career growth, company culture, and organizational success.
HR Works Podcast 183: Start Screening for Better Candidates
March 29, 2022 16:54 - 30 minutes - 24.8 MBAbhishek Kaushik, CEO and cofounder of technical screening platform, WeCP, joins the latest episode of the HR Works Podcast and explains how recruiters are wasting precious time by not properly screening their candidates during the hiring process. Learn how important background checks can be in the hiring process, especially in the technical talent market, and how the right screening process can help lead employers to their right hire faster. Finding that perfect hire doesn't come easily an...
HR Works Presents HR Work Break: Making the Hiring Process Inclusive
March 25, 2022 13:00 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBIn the very first episode of HR Work Break, I’m excited to be joined by Kat Kibben, CEO and Founder of Three Ears Media, an agency that specializes in recruiting and team training, especially in creating unbiased, inclusive job postings. Kat seeks to ensure that the hiring process is open, accessible, accepting, and focused on the people involved.
HR Works Podcast 182: The Stay Interview Solution
March 22, 2022 13:00 - 19 minutes - 13.8 MBAs employee retention remains a top challenge for organizations in 2022, the growing trend of “stay interviews” is emerging as a solution to better understanding the employee experience and keeping their top talent engaged. Amy Mosher, Chief People Officer for isolved, a Charlotte, NC-based human capital management technology firm, shares how stay interviews and employee check-ins can play a crucial role in understanding the strengths and weaknesses of an organization and company culture. Ch...
HR Works Presents A Seat at the Table: An Intentional Focus on DEI
March 21, 2022 14:39 - 26 minutes - 23.3 MBIn the fourth episode of A Seat at the Table, I am delighted to be joined by Bailey Showalter, VP of Talent Solutions at Credly, the world’s largest network of verified talent. For nearly 10 years now, Showalter’s service mindset has driven her to help others. Listen in as we discuss the importance of having a service mindset, the ability to pivot when necessary, discovery conversation, and much more.