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Honest HR — 162 episodes

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The Hidden Lawsuits in Your Hiring Process: Background Screening Compliance Explained

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Hook, Line, and Skillfishing — When Candidates Look Better on Paper

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The Talent Optimizer: Using Leadership and Analytics for an HR Advantage

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Generational Gaps or Strategic Gains? Turning Tension Into Results

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Demotivation by Design: How Organizational Systems Can Hurt Performance

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Struggling to Hire? Rethink Skills and Unlock Talent

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Managing Yourself: The Leadership Skill HR Can’t Ignore

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Starbucks’ Secrets for Building Culture Through Everyday Rituals

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SHRM CHRO on Building Trust During Times of Change and Uncertainty

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'Job Hugging' and the Growing Talent Bottleneck Inside Organizations

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Love at Work: Navigating Risk, Power, and Policy

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Why Personalized Learning and Development Matters for Retention

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Rethinking Productivity When Everyone Feels Overworked

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Why Financial Wellness Is Now an Employee Experience Issue

15

Not Everyone Can Be HR — Resilience and Trust Set It Apart

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From Perks to Purpose: The Rise of Choice in Employee Benefits

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The New Rules of Recruitment: From Posting Jobs to Building Pipelines

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Helping Employees Grow with AI-Powered Coaching

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Rethinking the Modern Workforce with Freelancers, Gig Workers, and Consultants

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Building a Better Employee Handbook

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The Legal Tightrope Between Employee Politics and Employer Rights

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Caught in the Middle: Supporting Sandwich Generation Caregivers

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When Old Ideas Refuse to Die: Confronting Zombie Leadership

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The Evolving Role of Internships in a Shrinking Entry-Level Market

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Quiet Cracking — The Silent Strain That’s Breaking Workplaces

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Using Stay Interviews to Spot Red Flags and Boost Retention

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Too Much Information? Setting Boundaries for Workplace Gossip and Oversharing

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Second-Chance Hiring for People with Incarceration Histories

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Don’t Overlook Older Workers; They’re an Untapped Talent Pool

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Curiosity Is Contagious — Does Your HR Team Have It?

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An Unfiltered Look: SHRM’s CHRO on the State of HR

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From Orientation to Connection: A New Approach to Onboarding

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Immigration Enforcement Is Ramping Up — Are Your I-9s Ready?

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Today’s Shifting Priorities for an HR Department of One

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The Advantages of Telehealth in Your Benefits Strategy

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How Student Loan Assistance Can Improve Hiring and Retention

37

Navigating ADA Challenges Across the Employee Life Cycle

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Recruiting and Developing Top Executive Talent

39

Leading Change with Confidence: HR’s Role in Organizational Transformation

40

HR’s Top FMLA Questions from the SHRM Knowledge Center

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How HR Can Support First-Time People Managers

42

The Power of Neuroscience-Driven Leadership

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Accommodating Allergies and Asthma in the Workplace

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Crisis Management and Resolving Contentious Conversations

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Harnessing the Dynamic Skillsets of Military Spouses

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Supporting Women’s Mental Health for an Inclusive Workplace

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Leveraging Data and Emotional Intelligence for Organizational Resilience

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Recruiting and Retaining Talent Through Civility

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Guiding Displaced Talent to New Horizons

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Switching to HR Mid-Career

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Crafting a Clear and Inclusive Dress Code

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HR Pros and Workplace Mental Health

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Self-Care for HR Pros

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Learning & Development Across the Employee Lifecycle

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Graceful Goodbyes: The Art of Facilitating Employee Farewells

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Managing Natural Disasters as an HR Pro

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Empowering Working Parents

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Maximizing the Candidate Experience—and Your Recruiting Results

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Joking Around at Work (Without Offending Anyone)

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Supporting Your Transgender Colleagues

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Challenge Your Biases

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What It Truly Means to Be an Ally

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Burnout: Symptoms, Recovery, and Prevention

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Advocate for Change with the Tools of a Trial Attorney

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Navigating Microaggressions with Grace

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Gen Z’s Impact in the Workplace

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The Honest HR Hosts on INCLUSION 2024

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The U.S. Department of Labor on FMLA - Part Two

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The U.S. Department of Labor on FMLA - Part One

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Domestic Violence and Abuse in the Workplace

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HR Horror Stories

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Neurodiversity in the Workplace with Jhillika Kumar

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What Makes a Good Boss with Tony Moore

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The Loneliness Epidemic and Belonging in the Workplace

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Political Activity in the Workplace with SHRM Knowledge Advisors

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Get Ready for Open Enrollment with Lois Glasgow

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Discussing Politics at Work and the Importance of Civility

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Rose Ann Garza on Practical Strategies for Talent Acquisition and Retention

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Icky, Sticky and Gross (Work) Things

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Lessons from Ted Lasso on Creating Positive Workplace Cultures with Jeff Harry

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Employee Mental Health and Workplace Accommodations

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Nicole Armstrong on Creating Empathy-Centric Workplaces

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The Imperative of Addressing Workplace Incivility with Sejal Thakkar

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How AI Will Transform HR’s Work with Jim Link

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What the Research Says About Workplace Romance with Casey Sword

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Dr. Milton J. Perkins on the Power of HR People Analytics

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A Look Back at 2023 and Look Ahead to 2024

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Stories About Bad Bosses | Part 2 (of 2)

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Stories About Bad Bosses | Part 1 (of 2)

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Marijuana in the Workplace: What’s HR to Do?

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Karl Ahlrichs on HR's Using AI Ethically and Responsibly

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Kelly Hermann on Creating Accessible, Inclusive Workplaces for Employees with Disabilities

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Rich Safeer on Employee Mental Health and Wellness as a Team Sport

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A Candid Glimpse Into HR Mentorship

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Jim Link on Achieving Pay Equity at Your Organization

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Managing Time & Attendance: Calling Out Employees Who Call Out

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Leveraging Apprenticeships to Get Great Employees (and There’s One for HR Too)

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“But What About Your Benefits?”, Says Everyone, Everywhere

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Everything to Learn from the Past, Present and Future of a Multigenerational Workplace (Pt. 2 of 2)

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Everything to Learn from the Past, Present and Future of a Multigenerational Workplace (Pt. 1 of 2)

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Navigating the Post-Roe v. Wade Workplace

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Buck Gee on Cracking the Bamboo Ceiling

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Paula Harvey on Successful Hiring During the Great Resignation

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When Good Hires Become Bad Employees (Pt. 2 of 2)

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When Good Hires Become Bad Employees (Pt. 1 of 2)

106

Unseen at Work: Liz O’Donnell on Elder Care

107

Both In-Person and Remote: The Secret Power of Emotions at Work

108

Notifying the Authorities: When Your HR Department Needs the Police Department

109

Tom Manion and Cracking Down on Domestic Violence in the Workplace

110

Nicole Armstrong on How You Make Workplace Equity Happen

111

The First 100 Days’ Big Issues Roundup (Pt. 2 of 2)

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Season 4 Premiere and The First 100 Days’ Big Issues Roundup (Pt. 1 of 2)

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Marjorie Morrison on Supporting Employees' Mental Health During the Pandemic

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Heather Myers on Communicating in a New Era of Work

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Creating Positive Change In Your Workplace with Trisha Zulic, SHRM-SCP

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Michelle Kim on Supporting Employees of Color and LGBTQIA+ During the Pandemic

117

Todd Holzman’s Push to Rethink Leadership Development

118

Denise Montoya on Developing the Leaders of Tomorrow

119

In Memory of Callie Zipple

120

Strategic Planning For HR Teams

121

Transformation Over Transaction: Using Lean and Six Sigma in HR

122

Becoming the Sought-After HR Pro

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Authenticity: Exclamation Marks in Email & Egocentrism

124

Entry Level to Next Level: Bouncing Back from Feedback and Failure and Knowing Your Worth

125

Who Are YOU at Work? feat. Jon and Wendy from The HR Social Hour Podcast

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Shining the Light Where You Want: Networking 2.0 feat. Erich Kurschat

127

Finding Your Comic Book: Defining Yourself as a Professional feat. Jon and Wendy from The HR Social Hour Podcast

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Getting Comfortable with the Uncomfortable When It Comes to Diversity feat. Clint Bradley, SHRM-SCP

129

Generations in the Workplace feat. Alexis Fiocchi, SHRM-SCP

130

Business Case for Diversity & Inclusion feat. Jeremy York, SHRM-SCP

131

Financial Wellness w/ Mary Feuerbach, SHRM-CP

132

Student Loan Repayment Programs & Other Education Benefits w/ Crystal Frey, SHRM-SCP

133

Strategic Planning For HR Teams feat. Katie Powers, SHRM-SCP

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Transformation Over Transaction: Using Lean and Six Sigma in HR feat. Robin Chapekis, SHRM-SCP

135

Becoming the Sought-After HR Pro and Understanding the Business of Your Org feat. Parker McKenna, SHRM-SCP

136

Authenticity: Exclamation Marks in Email & Egocentrism feat. Brittany Hanson, MBA

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Entry Level to Next Level: Bouncing Back from Feedback and Failure and Knowing Your Worth feat. Sam Arpino, M.S.

138

An Honest Update: Hang Tight for Season Two

139

Disciplinary Actions: Mental Toughness and "Icky" Feelings feat. Brittany DiSciullo, SHRM-CP

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Use Your Power for Good: Employee and Payroll Data Best Practices feat. Ann Ramos

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Getting a Master's: Tuition Assistance, The Drive to Become a People Manager and Putting Aside Netflix for a While feat. Mando Lara, MBA

142

The Real on Talent Calibration: It's Not Always Sunshine and Rainbows feat. Logan Wallick, SHRM-CP

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Mental Health in the Workplace: Warning Signs, Stigma, Critical Conversations & What Managers Can and Should Do feat. Eve Sweeting

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Not Everyone Is Cut Out to Manage People...and That's OK feat. Lyndsey Tym, SHRM-SCP

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Get Involved: Connect and Uplift Others feat. Rebecca Rowe, SHRM-CP

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The Case for More Thank You's: Beyond Service Awards feat. Lori McKnight

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Social Media: Followers and Employers Want a Human, Not a Robot feat. Brooke Auxier

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Where Your Journey Starts: The Benefits of a Rotational Program feat. Cristian Chis

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Networking: Consider a Single Conversation Success feat. Erich Kurschat

150

The Easy Case for Veteran Hiring: Ingrained Responsibility and Leadership feat. Mark Hocker, SHRM-SCP

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The [Quote] War for Talent: It Starts at Home feat. Claire Petrie

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Building Credibility: Come Prepared, Build Mutually Beneficial Partnerships and If All Else Fails Try Welding feat. Claire Petrie

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Living the HR Department of One Life feat. Drew Cherry, SHRM-CP

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PD as the Momentum in Your Career feat. Katie Powers, SHRM-SCP

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An Honest Update: Thanks for Holding Tight, We've Got a Lot Coming at You Soon

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Always Ask and Stay Curious feat. Lorena Pabon, SHRM-CP

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Bottom Line: Org Change is Hard feat. SHRM President & CEO Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP

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The Best Bosses: Lead by Example, Show Empathy and Listen feat. Beth Lambrecht, SHRM-CP

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What It Means to Be Agile: Collaborative Teams, Cohesive Environments and Transparency feat. Dan Van De Voorde, SHRM-CP

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Be a Generalist and a Specialist and Don't Forget to Celebrate the "Wins" feat. Stephanie Mardell

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Tell Us Your "Why" and Make Sure to Find Your Passion feat. Sam Sanders, SHRM-CP

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I Lucked Into HR and Working with People - An Intro to Your Hosts