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Survive HR
by Survive HR
Being an HR professional is one of the most demanding, yet unappreciated, professions in business. This podcast will be an encouragement to HR professionals and help them become better at what they do by sharing cutting edge HR practices and giving them insight into how they can become a strategic business partner and be more valued by their organization. New episodes are updated every Tuesday!
Episodes
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Top HR Mistakes Organizations Make!
This week on the podcast, Anna Vinson and Steve Nail discuss the top HR mistakes they see organizations make such as promoting top performers into management roles too quickly, and not doing succession planning. As always, huge thank you to our listeners and to our sponsors, RWP Lead and…
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The Surprising Truth about How AI Will Impact Jobs by 2035 Part 2
Most of us aren't prepared for how quickly AI is transforming the workplace — and the timeline is moving faster than we think. In this eye-opening episode, Anna Vinson and Steve Nail discuss the imminent wave of AI-driven disruption that could eliminate millions of jobs by 2035. Are you ready to...
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The Surprising Truth About How AI Will Transform Jobs by 2035 Part 1
Most of us aren't prepared for how quickly AI is transforming the workplace — and the timeline is moving faster than we think. In this eye-opening episode, Anna Vinson and Steve Nail discuss the imminent wave of AI-driven disruption that could eliminate millions of jobs by 2035. Are you ready to...
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From Disagreement to Violence: How to Recognize and De-escalate Workplace Conflicts Before They Explode
Most workplaces are unprepared for the rising tide of violence, escalating behaviors, and mental health crises—until it’s too late. After a recent shocking incident, we delve into the urgent need for proactive de-escalation and workplace violence prevention that could save lives. If you're an HR...
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From Crisis to Confidence: How HR Leaders Can Navigate and Leverage AI in the Next Decade
This week on the podcast, Anna and Steve are joined by good friend and VPHR at Crunchbase, Kelly Scheib. Most HR leaders are rushing to adopt AI, but Kelly Scheib warns: not everyone is prepared for the revolution. Are you leaning in or risking being left behind? In this episode, Anna, Steve, and...
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The Generational Clash Over Expectations in the Modern Workplace
Most companies expect employees to go beyond their job descriptions — but is that fair, or is it setting a dangerous precedent? Anna Vinson and Steve Nail dive into the evolving workplace expectations across generations, revealing why understanding these shifts can make or break your career.…
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The Surprising Impact of Inflation on Employee Morale and Company Culture
In this episode, Anna Vinson and Steve Nail discuss the latest trends in HR, workplace culture, and the financial challenges employees face today. They explore how inflation, remote work, and talent acquisition are reshaping the workplace landscape, offering practical insights for HR…
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Be Prepared, NOT paranoid! Feat. Proactive Response Group
This week on the podcast, Anna and Steve were happy to talk with their sponsors, Chad and Andy from Proactive Response Group about what it looks like for businesses to be prepared for anything - not paranoid. Steve and Anna talk with Chad and Andy about their WHY at Proactive and learn more about...
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HR Outlook for 2026: What HR Leaders Must Know
This week on the podcast, Steve Nail and Anna Vinson give an outlook of HR for 2026 and insight into what HR leaders must know. HR has never had more visibility or accountability - are you ready to lead differently? Shoutout to our 2026 sponsors, RWP Lead and Proactive Response Group. About RWP...
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Will Hybrid or Remote work ever go away?
This week on the podcast, Anna Vinson and Steve Nail discuss hybrid and remote work, and ask the question - will companies ever go back to being fully in office? As always, huge thank you to our sponsors at RWP Lead - they do various HR training events and custom HR consulting work for businesses...
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Hey HR Professional - Are you a Serial Fixer? Feat. Leah Marone
This week on the podcast, psychotherapist, author, and Yale clinical instructor, Leah Marone, joins Anna and Steve to talk about her new book, "Serial Fixer." As HR professionals, we can often feel like we are the ones always stepping in, fixing things and holding it all together. On this episode...
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Are you most productive if you are remote, hybrid, or onsite?
In this episode of Survive HR, Anna and Steve dive into the evolving landscape of remote work and its impact on productivity. They explore the challenges and benefits of hybrid work models, discuss the importance of flexibility, and consider the future of work in a post-pandemic world. Tune in to...
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The Art of Non Verbal Communication
In this conversation, Anna and Steve discuss the importance of non-verbal communication and presence in the workplace, particularly for HR professionals. They explore various aspects of how to command a room without speaking, including self-awareness, body language, and the significance of…
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The End of Disparate Impact? Trump's Newest Executive Order
This week on the podcast, Anna and Steve discuss Trump's newest executive order, and how this could be the end of disparate impact. As always, we want to thank our sponsors, RWP Lead who have a few leadership and HR trainings upcoming. Go to their website, www.rwplead.com to learn more.
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How the next Trump Regime will affect HR Feat. Michael Nail
This week, another Nail joined the podcast - Michael Nail! He is Steve's son and Anna's brother. Michael is a shareholder at Ogletree Deakins, and an expert in employment law. This week we talk about what to expect under the next Trump regime when it comes to HR and employment law.
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Should Employers Consider Hiring Employees Who Have Been Previously Incarcerated?
This week on the podcast, we talk with the CEO of Jumpstart, Cary Sanders. He shares his personal story and provides insights to employers on how to hire those who have been previously incarcerated. Learn more about how your company can get involved: www.jumpstartvision.org
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I Bet You Have Never Heard of This!
This week on the podcast, Anna and Steve are joined by their friend Keith Williams who is the Senior VP of the CIE, Center for Independent Employees. The Center for Independent Employees (CIE) is a 501(c)(3) legal defense foundation that provides free legal representation and aid to independent...
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Questions to Ask at the Midpoint of Your Career!
This week on the podcast, Steve and Anna talk about questions to ask yourself at the midpoint of your career! As always, huge thank you to our listeners and our sponsors at RWP Lead. To sign up for their upcoming webinar series, go here*:...
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Updated EEOC Guidelines for the LGBTQ Community
This week on the podcast, Anna and Steve talked about the updated EEOC guidelines and what this means for employers in regards to the LGBTQ community, religion, etc. As always, we would like to thank our sponsors at RWP Lead and our faithful listeners. RWP Lead's premiere event for Leaders, A...
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Recruiting Matters for Your Brand
This week on the podcast, Anna and Steve talked about recruiting issues and why recruiting matters for your brand.
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Will Employees EVER be happy at work?
This week, Anna and Steve talk about an article about how employee happiness at work hits a 4-year low. They talk strategies on how HR professionals can try to improve employee happiness levels at work.
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"I Was A Former Union Organizer" part 2 Feat. Roger Allain
This week, Roger Allain joins us and this time he acts as a union organizer and tries to convince us to join a union! This is an episode you do not want to miss! Special thanks to our sponsors RWP Lead. www.rwplead.com
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"I Was a Former Union Organizer" Part 1 - feat. Roger Allain
This week on the podcast, Steve and Anna are joined by Roger Allain, a former union organizer with the Teamsters organization. Roger currently works as a consultant with RWP Labor where he helps companies win when the union is trying to organize. If you would like to work with Roger, please email...
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2024 Goals for HR Professionals!
This week, Steve and Anna discuss 2024 goals for HR professionals. They focused on the following - Onboarding processes, coaching & mentoring, employee development, personal development, and reducing screen time! Shout out to our sponsors at RWP - Their webinar certification series just started!…
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Why do I need to be kind at work? I'm the Boss!
This week on the podcast, Steve and Anna discuss kindness at work and how it goes a long way! As always, thank you to our listeners and our sponsors, RWP Lead. To sign up for their webinar series, go here:...
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Unique Company Benefits!
This week, Anna and Steve discuss company benefits that are outside of the normal realm of what companies offer! Having a unique benefit package is essential to hiring in today's workforce. When it comes to your organization's benefits package, make sure to think about what makes sense for your...
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Corporate Social Responsibility During Hard Economic Times
This week on the podcast, Anna and Steve discuss corporate social responsibility during hard economic times. Steve gives suggestions to companies on how to save money outside of laying off valuable employees. As always, we would like to thank our listeners and our sponsors at RWP Lead! RWP Lead…
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Get Promoted & Quit
This week, Anna and Steve talked about how many people are getting promoted and quitting shortly after. As always, we would like to thank our faithful listeners and our sponsors, RWP! To learn more about RWP and their upcoming offerings go to https://rwplead.com/.
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Are College Degrees Really Important in Today's Workplace?
This week Anna and Steve talk about a hot topic - college degrees and their importance in the current workforce. As always thank you to our sponsors, RWP Lead! Learn more about them here: www.rwplead.com
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The Biggest Untapped Workforce
Today on the podcast, Steve and Anna discuss the biggest untapped workforce - older workers! Also, we announced our new sponsor - RWP! RWP has three parts of their business, all related to helping those in HR and labor law become better leaders. Led by those with 30+ years of experience in...
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To Increase Productivity, Put in 85% Effort
This week, Steve and Anna discuss an article they read about how to increase productivity. The article suggest that people only put in 85% effort - yep, you read that right! Listen to hear Anna and Steve's thoughts. As always, if you enjoy the podcast, please share with your network and give us a…
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Compensation & Benefits - What are Employees Really Looking for in 2023?
We are BACK! Steve is joined by his new co host, his daughter, Anna Nail, to talk about compensation, benefits and what employees are really looking for in 2023.
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Organizational Do's and Don'ts - Associates Returning to Work After Parental Leave With Lori Mihalich-Levin
This week we are joined by Lori Mihalich-Levin to talk about organizational do's and don'ts when it comes to how to handle parents' return to work after parental leave. She gives great insight into how to be an understanding and empathetic manager while also continuing to have high performing...
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What Employees Want Feat. Laura Camacho of the Mixonian Institute
This week on SurviveHR, Kelly and Steve talk about employee benefits and culture with Laura Camacho of the Mixonian Institute. This week's episode is one you do not want to miss! To learn more about Laura and the Mixonian institute, visit www.mixonian.com.
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The Future of HR - Where We Are & Where We Are Headed
This week on the podcast, Steve and Kelly discuss the future of human resources - where we are and where we are headed.
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Employee Burnout Feat. Ben Fanning
Most of us know how it feels to be "burnt out." I mean, think about the number of emails you receive each day! However, are we creating more productive employees by allowing them to work from home versus working in the office? Is there less burnout when people work at home? Our friend, Ben…
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HR & AI - Welcome to the Future?
This week on survive HR, Kelly and Steve discuss HR and AI (Artifical Intelligence) and ask themselves the question is AI the future of HR?
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The Great Resignation, Part 2 Feat. Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd
For our first episode of 2022, we once again discuss the Great Resignation! In 2021, companies experienced a huge amount of resignations from employees for various reasons. Joining us this week are our friends, Chis and Perry from Hansworth Sinkler Boyd to discuss the legal implications that come...
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Productivity in the Workplace Part 3: Ways to Ring in Efficiency in the New Year
For our last episode of 2021, we talk about tech and non-tech ways to be more efficient in the workplace and in everyday life. We hope you enjoy our last episode of 2021! As always, huge thank you to our sponsors Haynsworth, Sinkler, Boyd and to you, our listeners! Have any ideas for what you…
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Tips & Tricks for Effective Meetings: Productivity in the Workplace Series, Episode 2!
This week, Steve and Kelly discuss tips & tricks for more effective meetings, thus increasing productivity for you and your employees. As always, we are so thankful for our sponsors at Haynsworth, Sinkler, Boyd and to you, our listeners! Happy Holidays and Happy New Year!
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Productivity in the Workplace, Part 1: The Creation of a Deep Work Culture
This week on Survive HR, Kelly and Steve talk about productivity in the workplace, specifically how to create a deep work culture when there are many things grabbing for our attention all at once. This is episode 1 of a new series about Productivity in the Wokplace. As always, thank you to our...
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The Motherhood Penalty
Working moms and working parents in general face many unique challenges. This week, we talked with special guest Brandon Miller about how to not get stuck in comparison and play to your strengths effectively in the workplace.
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Crazy Company Benefits!!!
Employee retention is difficult in the current market, and this week on Survive HR - Kelly and Steve talk about some of the craziest benefits! Some are crazy good, and some are just well, crazy!!! If your company has a really interesting benefit that they would like to share, email us at...
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Recruitment Marketing - Building Your Company's Brand Feat. Giovanni Calise
Recruitment marketing - Now, more than ever, how you market your company and its brand is an important aspect of bringing qualified and committed candidates through the door. However, building a brand is not something they usually teach HR professionals in school. This week, Kelly and Steve…
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Funny HR Stories - Part 2!!!
This week on Survive HR we take a break from our usual discussions for a light hearted conversation! Our wonderful listeners sent in their funniest HR stories. Trust us, there are some good ones. Not our fault if you bust out laughing at work today! As always, thank you to our wonderful sponsors…
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Clearing Through The Fog - The Rules & Regulations Surrounding the Vaccine Mandate
Join Kelly, Steve and their friend Chris from the law firm, Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd as they discuss the rules and regulations surrounding the vaccine mandate and the effects it has on your business. Sponsored by our friends at Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd. Like what you hear? Rate us on apple podcasts...
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Equal Pay
Join Kelly, Steve, and their friends, Chris and Perry from Haynsworth Sinkler Boyd as they discuss equal pay and the laws surrounding it.
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The COVID Vaccine Mandate & What It Means For Your Business
Join Kelly Scheib, Steve Nail, and their friends Chris and Perry from Haynsworth, Sinkler, Boyd as they discuss the COVID vaccine mandate and what it means for your business.
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The 4 S's of Structure for LESS Stress!!!
This week on Survive HR we talk about stress with our good friend and psychotherapist, Leah Marone. Leah gives us her 4 S's of structure to have LESS stress. We can't promise that all of your stress will go away, but at least this may help! We know it has helped us!
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Is HR an Unhealthy Profession?
This is a really good question and the answer is, that it depends. We certainly feel HR can be an unhealthy profession. All HR professionals want to serve others and their differing positions or needs. Typically, HR is put in the position of not being able to make everyone happy, which results in...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Being an HR professional is one of the most demanding, yet unappreciated, professions in business. This podcast will be an encouragement to HR professionals and help them become better at what they do by sharing cutting edge HR practices and giving them insight into how they can become a strategic business partner and be more valued by their organization. New episodes are updated every Tuesday!
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Being an HR professional is one of the most demanding, yet unappreciated, professions in business. This podcast will be an encouragement to HR professionals and help them become better at what they do by sharing cutting edge HR practices and giving them insight into how they can become a strategic...
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