43: {Interview} Why Human Resources is so Important with Michelle Aronson

Text me!Have you ever wondered, what does human resources actually do? Most people have no clue the scope of work that falls within the realm of Human Resources. Typically it includes areas such as recruiting, hiring, employee relations, company culture, leadership and development training, benefits and sometimes even payroll. Today Michelle Aronson discuss all of the things and why exactly Human Resources plays such a crucial role to a company, no matter the size. Michelle spent two decades on a career journey through strategic Human Resources, growing from a recruiter to a People Experience Officer, executive coach, graduate school professor, small business owner, and podcast host of True Stories at Work. In her pivotal role as People Experience Officer, her teams successfully designed strategies to improve employee and customer metrics year over year. Her unique approach aligns people with business strategy, emphasizing innovation, impact, and outcomes. Michelle learned a lot about shaping company culture, including that leading and learning were more impactful when they were collaborative and fun. She even took improv and standup comedy classes to enhance her skills. As the host of True Stories at Work podcast, Michelle shares the best things about working in Human Resources: the people, the stories, and the real things that happen at work that no one knew about …workplace confessions! Now, Michelle runs the Culture and Strategy Lab, helping companies achieve business results by connecting business strategy and workforce experience. The lab is a space where employees and leaders co-create measurable and actionable strategies to achieve business results, while remaining aligned to the company culture, mission and values.The Culture and Strategy Lab builds a unique approach tailored to your company. Visit physicsatwork.com or connect with Michelle on LinkedIn if you want to improve your workplace!Follow her on LinkedIn HERE or reach out to her at The Culture and Strategy Lab.This is an episode you do not want to miss!PS: Interested in starting a podcast? I'm a HUGE fan of Riverside.fm! That's what I use to record all of my podcasts. They have amazing AI that helps me generate my weekly videos and I can't recommend enough. Click HERE to check out Support the showLINKS TO FREEBIES BELOW: WEEKLY NEWSLETTER where I share all the tips and tricks on how to grow organically online HERE If you are interested in sponsoring the show, send me a DMABOUT THE HOST: Former Executive Recruiter turned Digital Marketing Expert & Entrepreneur.  I'm here to show you that you can do it too! I help small business owners to start, grow and scale their personal brand and business online through social media. In 2021 I launched ChilledVino, my patented wine product and in 2023 I launched The Caroline Pennington Show Podcast and in 2025 I launched my Digital Marketing Agency called CPM. I live in South Carolina with my husband Gary and 2 Weimrarners, Zena & Zara. This podcast is a supportive and inclusive community where I interview and bring women together that are fellow entrepreneurs and workplace experts. We believe in sharing our stories, unpacking exactly how we did it and talking through the mindset shifts needed to achieve great things.Let's connect further!!LinkedIn HERE IG @cpennington55 FB HEREChilledVino HERE