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HR Empowerment — 512 episodes
Using Ethical AI to Evaluate People, Not Just Resumes
How HR Infrastructure Supports Compliance, Growth, and Smarter Leadership
From ERP to AI: How HR Can Lead the Technology Transformation
Unlocking Team Productivity with Working Genius
Why Retaliation Is Still the #1 Workplace Complaint
Why Experienced Professionals Are Being Overlooked and How to Change the Story
Beyond the AI Layoff Headlines: Leadership in a Time of Continuous Change
Designing Culture for Resilience During the Energy Transition
Why Administrative Talent Is the New Competitive Advantage
From Director to VP: Shifting from High Performer to Strategic Leader
Skills, Not Titles: Helping Veterans Translate Experience into Opportunity
Redefining Success: Letting Go of Who You’re “Supposed” to Be
AI That Actually Helps People Grow Instead of Replacing Them
Empathy Isn’t Soft, It’s Strategic: Practical Tools for Leaders
From Entry-Level to Leadership: Building Culture in Hospitality
Breaking the Pay History Habit: Real-Time Data for Smarter Compensation
HR Meets Digital: Adapting to the New Norm
Breaking the Cycle: Fear-Based Leadership with Kate Lowry
Unmasking Potential: Neurodiversity, ADHD & Addiction in the Workplace
Personalized Benefits Shape Workplace Culture
Where Should Learning & Development Sit On The Org Chart?
From Friction to Flow: Leading Across Cultures with Confidence
Strategic HR for Real Growth: Putting People First
Overcoming Burnout, Overthinking, and Phone Addiction
Breaking Barriers: Empowering Women to Lead with Confidence
Prioritizing Holistic Support at Work
Understanding and Managing Challenging Relationships
From Operations to Strategy: The Evolution of Credible HR
From HR Support to Strategic Partner: Building Real Business Acumen
The Neglected Acts of Leadership
The Science & Strategy of Building Great Teams
Smarter Leadership Decisions Through Principles, Not Policies
Employment & Income Verification: Compliance, Efficiency, and the Employee Experience
Making Leave Plan Generation Easier via AI
Building Courage for Growth at Work
Stretching Budgets & Supporting Employees with SUB Plans
Burnout Intervention & Building Resilient Workplace Cultures
Leading Through Discomfort: Emotional Agility in Action
Designing Inclusive Workplaces for ADHD and Neurodivergent Talent
Unlocking Superpowers: Neurodiversity and the Employee-Customer Connection
Recruiting Is a Project, Not Just a Job Opening
How to Lead When You're Not The Leader
Future-Proofing HR: Navigating 2025’s Workforce with Darcie Gregoire
Breaking Barriers: Jeff Arseneaux on Championing Disability Inclusion
AI and the Extended Workforce: A New Era with Colleen Tiner
Leading with Reputation: A Strategic Edge for Emerging Leaders
Cultivating Sustainable Energy in Life, Business & Leadership
Coaching Cultures & Mindful Leadership: A Conversation with Melissa SeveranceMelissa Severance joins host Wendy Sellers to discuss how coaching cultures and mindfulness can reshape leadership and organizational success. Learn how strategic HR efforts can
Climbing the Ladder: Smarter Pay Strategies for Skill Growth
Bridging Generational Gaps: A New Approach to Leadership
Designing Mobility and Fitness-for-Duty Programs for an Aging Workforce
Building Psychological Safety and Trust Through Coaching
Empowering the Middle: A New Take on Leadership and Culture
Agile Performance Management: Driving Growth Through Continuous Feedback
Attracting Top Talent: Aligning Culture, Brand, and Strategy
Marijuana in the Workplace and How it Affects HR & Safety
Get Clarification on DEI due to the new stance by the EEOC
Measuring Success: The Impact of Leadership in Change
Building Resilient Teams During Transformation
The Power of a Strategic Consulting Approach
Coaching Leaders Through Transitions
The Art of Leading Change
Building Your Bench: Practical Succession Planning
FMLA Time-Off Management
Employee Discipline for Conduct Outside of Work
Recruiting / Hiring Trends
Essential Job Functions: Ensuring Compliance and Clarity with the ADA
The Future of HR – Trends and Innovations on the Horizon
Cultivating Culture – Fostering Engagement and Inclusion
Navigating Change – HR’s Role in Organizational Transformation
The HR Toolkit – Building a People-First Approach
Elevating HR – Lessons from Morgan B. Williams
Old School Wisdom: Timeless Personal Development Strategies
Creating a Life of Purpose in a World of Work
The Power of Self-Determination in Your Life of Work
Mapping Personal Development to Career Choices
Motivations in Work: Industrial vs. Knowledge Economy
SOGI and Advice Moving Forward
New Talent in the Marketplace: Former Federal Employees
Layoffs May Be Necessary
PWFA and Pump Act
DEI and Affirmative Action
The Future of Work: Digital & Flexible
Learning & Development Takes Center Stage
Efficiency Versus Employee Experience
Diversity and Inclusion Strategies Will Evolve Amid Backlash
AI Automation Will Reimagine Your Job
How Therapy & EAP Support Drives Long-Term Business Success
Overcoming Stigma: Encouraging Employees to Use Therapy Resources
How to Integrate Therapy Services into Your Organization
The Benefits of Therapy for Employees
The Importance of Employee Mental Health
From Hive to Boardroom: Applying Beekeeping Principles in Business
Leading with Purpose
Pollinating Success: Strategies for Transformative Growth
The Art of Being Proximal: Enhancing Team Growth
Building a Thriving Hive: Lessons from 'The Beekeeper'
Redefining Leadership in Modern Organizations
Navigating Change and Process Improvement
Balancing Goals with Humanity
The Living Organization: Purpose-Driven Execution
Unleashing Human Potential in Business
Post-Hire Best Practices
Interviewing and Closing the Deal
Screening and Shortlisting
Finding the Right Candidates
Planning for a New Hire
How To Change: The Steps!
Separating Yourself in Order to Focus on Necessary Change
Minor Change vs. Major Change
Things Don’t Change, People Do!
Why Is Change So Difficult?
Looking Ahead - Vision and Aspirations for Sustainable Growth
From Concept to Launch - The Service Startup Blueprint
Scaling Smart - Effective Team Growth Strategies
Streamlining Success - The Essentials of Business Organization
Identity and Impact - Shaping Your Business Identity
Building a Culture of Empathy and Connection via Rituals
The Role of Gender and Sexuality in the Workplace
Equity and Justice: Redefining HR
Healing Trauma in the Workplace
The Intersection of People and Workplaces
The Future of People Analytics: AI and Beyond
Expertise in Supporting Customer Needs
Impactful Use Cases of HR Data
The Process of Utilizing People/HR Data
Getting Started with People/HR Data
From Application to Offer: Landing the Dream Job
Networking Your Way to Success
Resume Writing Secrets from a Pro
The Job Market Today: Challenges and Opportunities
Meet the Dream Job Whisperer
Interesting Employment Cases
Hot Topic: Abortion Laws and Effects on Employment Practices
Hot Topic: Marijuana Classifications
Understanding Key Employment Laws
Employment Laws vs Attraction & Retention of Employees
Real-world Applications
The Power of Collaboration
Overcoming Creative Blocks
Solve the Real Problem
Unlocking Creativity
Finding Your Position and Drive
Insight on the motivations and dynamics of successful teams
Case Studies in Leadership
Executive Coach who has already broken barriers!
Meet the Expert: Dr. Lucille Maddalena and Her Journey
Final tips to help successful people build and maintain success
Time Management Tips
Organize Your Day
Lifestyle Management
Accountability & Time Management
Final thoughts on the power of individual connections and handwritten letters
Enhancing Workplace Culture With Handwritten Letters
Creating a Habit: Strategies to Make Letter Writing a Consistent Practice
The Relevance of Handwritten Letters in Today's Digital World
Importance of Connection
Myth 4: Only Tech-Savvy Individuals Can Use HR Technology Effectively
Myth 3: HR Technology Complicates Compliance
Myth 2: HR Technology is Too Costly for Small Businesses
Myth 1: HR Technology Replaces Human HR Managers
HR technology in today's workforce management
Retention & Attraction Through a Wellness Culture
Enhancing Productivity Through Nutrition
Boosting Employee Engagement and Morale
Cutting Costs on Healthcare
Introduction to Health Nutrition Coaching
Moving Forward - Action Plan for HR
Tools and Resources for Caregiver Support
Building a Supportive Culture for Caregivers
The Silent Struggle of Caregiver Employees
Understanding the Sandwich Generation
Creating Lasting Impact and Legacy
Overcoming Challenges and Resilience
The Human Connection in Leadership and Management
Leading with Purpose in the Workplace
Discovering Purpose in Career Transitions
Personal Branding: The Key to Career Success
The Future of Work: Adapting to Change with Josh McAfee
Building a Winning Team: Insights for Small Business Owners
The Art of the Job Search: Tips from a bestselling Author
Decoding the Hiring Process: A Conversation with John McAfee
No Bots or AI
Customized Hiring Strategies
Intentional Hiring
Hire for Culture "Add" Not Fit
Everyone Understands Their Role
Train the Trainer Plan that Really Works
Getting Your Team to Retain and Utilize New Skills
Customized Learning Journeys
Misconceptions about Adult Learning
The Concept of Motivation with Adults
Learn to Encompass a More Positive Outlook
Advice: Train Your Managers
Something to Talk About
Culture is More Important Than Compensation
Introduction to Creating a Work-Positive Culture
Considerations to Ensure HR is Ready for 2025+
Where to Start in the HR Scientist World
EQ and Neuroscience in HR
HR Solutions in 2024
HR Challenges in 2024
Advice for 2024: Be Prepared
Political Year Affects the Workforce
A Great Company Culture Affects Retention
Job Hunting is On
Turnover and Layoffs in 2024
Final Words of Advice
Consent Culture Resources
Case Studies: Educate to Affect Change
Workshops to Help Youth (and Everyone)
Creating a Consent Culture
Attracting Talent Through Leadership
Building and Keeping a Resilient Team
Spotting the Signs of Burnout
The Inspirational Leader
The Communicator's Edge
Future Outlook and Corporate Strategies
Words of Advice Finding Eldercare Help
Corporate Strategies for Support
Impact on Workers' Lives
The Realities of Eldercare Responsibilities
Gig Workers
Does Mediation Work?
Interesting Cases in Employment Law
Common Sense Vs The Law
Businesses Need a Lawyer on Their Side
Driving Business Results Via Employee Engagement
Company Newsletters
Employee Surveys
Mass, Yet Personal, Communication
Does Internal Communication Using Software Really Work?
Words of Advice
Pride leadership: Developing LGBTQ+ Leaders
Coaching to Success
Crash and Burn
Inclusive Leadership
Promoting Mental Health for Business Success
Harnessing the Strengths fo Neuro Emotional Diversity
The Path to Self-Improvement and Personal Growth
Effective Communication for Healthy Workplace Relationships
Understanding Mental Health and Its' Impact on the Workplace
Closing Remarks: The Future of Parent-Leadership
Embracing Risk and Overcoming the Fear of Failure
Unlocking Potential: The Parent-Leader Advantage
Navigating the Overwhelm and De-cluttering the Mind
The Dual Role Dilemma
Future Trends and Challenges in HR Software Adoption
Employee Engagement and Software Solutions
AI and Automation in HR Software
The Role of Software in Streamlining HR Processes
The Evolution of HR Software
What is the Future of Burnout Prevention?
How Can Companies Measure the Impact of Burnout?
How Can Companies Help Their Employees Cope With Burnout?
How Can Managers Help Prevent Burnout
Burnout: What is it Exactly?
Effective Communication and Implementation of Compensation Programs
Legal and Regulatory Considerations
Impact of Performance-Based Pay
The Role of Job Evaluation and Market Pricing
Understanding Compensation: An Overview
Mental Health in Crisis vs Normal Times
Peer Support and Active Bystander Approach
Identifying Mental Health Concerns in Others
Understanding Mental Health
Peer Support is Vital for Mental Health
Final Words of Advice to HR and Leadership
Business Advisors for Performance Management
Business Advisors for Leadership
Business Advisors for Talent Management
Business Advisors as an Employee Benefit
Tracking Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in Employment Practices
How recent trends in mental health awareness have impacted workers, laws and employee mental health support
Navigating the Challenges of Remote Work and Flexible Scheduling
Implementing Fair Compensation, Equal Pay and Benefits
Understanding the Importance of Anti-Harassment and Discrimination Policies in the Modern Workplace
The Need for Leadership Skills and Options to Get Them
Family Businesses Need Succession Planning
The Effect of the Pandemic on Professional Identity
Understanding Effective Leadership
Psychometric Assessments to Improve Hiring Results
Challenges and Future Trends in Employee Engagement
Key Advice to HR from a CFO
Implementing Employee Engagement Programs
Building Connection and Communication
Defining Employee Engagement and Its Key Components
Employee Engagement and Connection are the Keys to Retention and Productivity
Case Studies on CFO and HR Working Together
Integrated Finance / HR Tech Systems
Measurable Metrics Drive Business Decisions
Fractional CFO: Defined and Explained
Final Advice: Encouraging Teamwork and Collaboration
Common Mistakes When Training Front Line Staff (or Anyone)
Training Front Line Staff for Administrative Skills
Common Sense is Not Common Practice
Difficult Conversations are, Well, Difficult
Navigating Challenges and Best Practices
Uncommon Payroll Garnishments and Unique Cases
Common Payroll Garnishments - Part II
Common Payroll Garnishments - Part I
Introduction to Payroll Garnishments
What Should Companies Really Be Focusing On Regarding DEI?
Politicians Seem to be Taking Away DEI Initiatives
More Success Stories about DEI Initiatives
Good News About DEI in the Workplace
The Rise and Fall of DEI Initiatives
The Leader as the Coach
Leaders Need Coaching Too
What Can Someone Learn From a Leadership Coach?
What are the Benefits of Coaching at Work?
A Leadership Coach Can Help You So You Can Help Others
What if HR is the Problem?
What Should HR Be Focusing On?
Common Employee Complaints That Come to HR
Top Complaints About HR From Managers
Top Complaints About HR From Employees
Advice Regarding All AI Moving Forward
Tips and Tricks to Get ChatGPT to Work for Your Business Needs
Is AI Valid and Reliable?
A Review of Sample ChatGPT Outcomes
What is ChatGPT and Other Generative Artificial Intelligence
Many States Have Their Own Laws Regarding Military Discrimination
Translating Resumes From Military to Civilian Terminology
Benefits of Hiring Veterans
Military Status Discrimination Lawsuits
Educate Your Hiring Team Before Beginning to Hire Veterans
Tips for Employers and Workers Regarding Work VISAs
COVID and Workplace Visas
Success Stories: Making a Difference to Our Communities
Best Practices to Get Started With Immigration Processes
The USA Has a Staffing Crunch, Can Immigration Help Resolve This?
Statistics and Healthy Way of Managing Stress
Affordable Mental Health Care Options for Employers and Employees
Burnout at Work
Depression and Anxiety Causes Lost Productivity
Facts About Mental Health at Work
Sometimes Co-Workers are a Nightmare!
My Manager is Not Great, but I Want to Connect With my Teammate Anyway, Help!
Town Halls Can Work to Build Connections
How Can Management and HR Help Employees Connect Better?
Why is it Important to Connect With Co-Workers?
Advice for Companies Just Diving Into Engagement and Connection Programs
Who is Responsible for Employee Connection and Engagement
Tips to Improve Employee Connection and Engagement
Being Prepared is Key
What is Employee Connection and Engagement
Advice and Tips for the Employee Experience
Be Human and Humane, Especially During Worldwide Events
Understanding Different Generational Motivations
Connect Employee’s Values to the Company’s Values
Internal Marketing is not a Press Release
Advice and Tips for Onboarding in a Virtual World
What’s the Worse that can Happen with a Poor Onboarding Experience?
Who is Responsible for an Onboarding Program?
Best Practices for New Hire Onboarding
Why Does New Hire Onboarding Often Fail?
Put All Policies In Writing
Companies Need to Be Authentic
Get Creative With Childcare Benefits
Flexible Time Off as a Starting Point
What is Work Life Balance
Phrases to Use When Dealing With Difficult People or Situations
How Do You Stop a Difficult Person from Crushing Your Soul?
Do Difficult People Know They are Difficult?
Expert Tips for Dealing With Difficult People
What Makes Someone a Difficult Person In Your Eyes?
What Else Can Employers Do To Change the Employee Experience?
How Does a Company Train Managers and On What?
Can a Company Train Anyone to be a Manager?
What Employees Wish Their Managers Would Do or Stop Doing?
Attracting and Retaining Employees is Harder Than Ever
Mental Health and Wellness
Employees Are Also Demanding a Diverse, Equitable and Inclusive Workplace
Employees Demand Positive Company Culture
Psychologically Safe Workplaces
Unions Are Making a Major Comeback
What is at Stake for Workers When Companies Use AI in HR?
Tips for Employes Looking to Attract and Retain Employeesin the Manufacturing Industry
How to Use AI and ChatGPT and Still be a Good Company?
Tips for Workers Entering the Manufacturing Industry
Companies Must Intentionally Overcome teh Skill Gaps on Their Team
What About AI and Recruiting? Not so fast! Humans are Still Needed.
Is There an Intentional Avoidance of Blue-Collar Manufacturing Jobs
ChatGPT - Making Life Easier, But at a Risk
AI Is In The Workplace Full Force, What Do HR and Business Owners Need to Know?
Manufacturing Have an Employee and Skills Shortage. Why?
HR Trends for 2023
Recruiting Advice for Candidates
Advice for Employers: Keep Recruiting Even if You Have No Openings
What is in Need, a Degree or Experience?
Employment News and Current Economic Statistics
Advice for Small Business on Handling HR & Employee Relations
How to Set Up "HR" in a Small Company
Employee Relations is Vital for Any Size Business
Must Haves for Small Businesses
HR Compliance for Small Businesses
Interesting recent cases of discrimination
Let’s talk about state laws regarding harassment and discrimination
How Do I Prevent or Stop Harassment At My Workplace
Not Only Sexual Harassment
What is Harassment? How Does It Affect My Company?
Advice for Best Practices When Working With a Non Profit
Other considerations for implementing non profit volunteer programs
How to get employees involved
Statistics of Habitat / Other Non-Profits
Volunteerism as a Company Benefit
Complicated policies are useless
Using data driven decisions
Ongoing feedback is not “a yearly review”
Focus on your employees not just your clients
Get hiring and onboarding right!
Where and How Does a Company Start Improving company culture through human-centered & inclusive policies
Psychological Safety At Work
Inclusive Policies
What does human centered leadership mean?
What is Company Culture?
What benefits do people want?
Paycheck options
Unique benefits for rockstar employers
Common benefits for all organization
Health insurances are expensive
How to Stay on Top of Laws That Affect You
Best States for Workers Right
The “Ban The Box” Movement
Employment Laws That Have Changed Recently
Unique (even wacky) Employment Laws
Disability Inclusion is Smart Business
Lawsuits Around Disability Discrimination at Work
Disability Discrimination In the Interview Process
Manager Training and Self Education
Talent That Everyone Says Does Not Exist
Feedback is Key for New Hires
Yes, Some Interview Questions are Illegal
Embrace and Fully Explain All Perks and Benefits
Candidate Experience and Compensation
More New Hires are Quitting
Employee Feedback
Train & Develop Managers
Engage Employees
Help Employees Set Boundaries
Quiet Quitting
Communication
Team Unity
Accountability
Feedback
Values
Aligning With Company Culture and Values
Trust Me
Empowerment and Confidence
Empowerment and Accepting Differences
An Action Plan for Moving Forward
Introduction to Empowerment at Work
The Law
Fact Based Feedback
Feedback Options
Updating Job Descriptions
Outdate Review Formats
More Recruiting Metrics
Recruiting and Business Outcomes
Recruiting Data and Metrics
Your Recruiting Process Overhaul
Where Did All the People Go?
Communication
Employee Expectations
Conflict Resolution
Who is the Complaint Department
Causes of Conflict
Help, This is Going to Cost Us!
What Can We as Employers / Leaders Do?
Employees Have Had Enough!
The Baby BOOM is Gone
People Are Lazy
How to Stay Calm, Cool, and Collected During Conflict
How to De-escalate Conflict Effectively
How to Leverage the Power of Choice in Conflict
Uncovering the Roots of Conflict and Why Some Conflicts Escalate
What is Conflict and Why Dealing With it is Imperative
Using Empathy for Employee Relations and Retention
Privacy Regarding Medical Information
Employee Assistance Programs and Resources
Health Insurance as it Relates to Roe V Wade
Laws Related to Abortion
What is Your Difficult Personality Type?
How to Stay Calm When Dealing With Difficult People
Tools for Dealing with Difficult People, Part 2
Tools for Dealing with Difficult People, Part 1
Why are Difficult People Difficult?
Emerging Technologies
New Possibilities for Employers
The Changing Wants of Employees
Changing Face of the Workplace
Recruitment and Onboarding
Workplace Policies
Workplace Communication
Employee Engagement
Benefits and Workplace Perks
Dealing With Passive-Aggressive People
How To Stay Assertive When Others Aren't
Crucial Assertive Language Patterns
Building Blocks to Assertive Communication
What is Assertive Communication
Authentic Leadership
Understand Personality Traits
Acting Lesson
12 Personality Sub Styles
Understanding Personality Styles
Employees Just Don't Care
Employees Have an Entitlement Mentality
Employees Have No Common Sense
Employees Make So Many Mistakes
Employees Don't Listen