All About HR

Welcome back to All About HR! In this episode, host Laura Hundley sits down with Ed Brzychcy, a versatile expert with a career spanning the military, academia, and entrepreneurship. Ed shares his wealth of experience in consulting organizations on building effective teams, executing new strategies, and fostering innovative mindsets. Ed delves into the intricacies of organizational culture, defining it as the unspoken norms and behaviors that unify a team. He discusses the importance of intentional culture-building led by top-down leadership and the challenges organizations face in maintaining a cohesive culture, especially in mature organizations. The conversation also touches on the impact of hybrid work models on organizational culture and the emerging digital divide. Ed shares best practices for integrating remote employees and emphasizes the importance of gratitude and active engagement in team-building. Join us for an insightful discussion on how to create a thriving organizational culture that enhances the employee experience and drives long-term success. Don't miss Ed's valuable tips and inspiring stories from his consulting and teaching journey. Stay tuned for more engaging conversations and expert insights on All About HR! Where to find Ed: Website - leadfromthefront.net Linkedin: Ed Brzychcy Our Sponsor: People Element  Understand, engage, inspire, and retain your people like never before.  People Element's employee experience and engagement solution delivers powerful intelligence, giving you the confidence to act.

In this episode of 'All About HR', host Laura Hundley delves into the transformative potential of AI in human resources with expert Michelle LeFavor. With over 15 years at top consumer brands like Nike and Wayfair, Michelle now focuses on AI adoption, helping organizations enhance productivity and creativity. They discuss AI's role in applicant tracking, job requisition writing, bias reduction, and employee engagement. Michelle also shares practical tips for using AI in everyday life and emphasizes the importance of human oversight in AI applications. Tune in to learn about the future of AI in HR and how to leverage it for sustainable success.   About our Guest: Michelle LeFavor is a leading AI adoption consultant with over 15 years of experience in transforming top consumer brands. She specializes in guiding organizations through disruptive change with customizable programs that enhance productivity, creativity, and employee satisfaction. Michelle's expertise in change management, combined with her ability to unite diverse perspectives, fosters innovation and sustainable success. A sought-after speaker and thought leader, she actively promotes responsible AI adoption and champions diversity, equity, and inclusion in the tech industry. Where to find Michelle: Linkedin - Michelle LeFavor Website - prestaconsult.com Noted in Podcast: HR HOTSAUCE “Favorite song to bring you out of a funk playlist” Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison Music: Hall & Oats, Podcast: Simon Sinek's A Bit of Optimism Our Sponsor: People Element  Understand, engage, inspire, and retain your people like never before.  People Element's employee experience and engagement solution delivers powerful intelligence, giving you the confidence to act. www.peopleelement.com LinkedIn: People Element Twitter: @People_Element

This episode features an engaging conversation between Laura Hundley and Dana Skaggs about setting boundaries, work-life balance, and the importance of addressing mental health in the workplace. Dana, known as the Queen of Boundaries, shares insights on recognizing boundary issues, dealing with difficult coworkers, and seeking therapy without stigma. She also discusses her upcoming course and resources for managing boundaries effectively. About our Guest: Meet Dana, also known as the Queen of Boundaries! With over 15 years of experience in private practice, she's a true expert in helping clients understand how healthy boundaries (or the lack thereof) can impact their overall wellbeing. Dana specializes in anxiety and adjustment issues, as well as trauma work, and takes great pride in supporting her clients on their journey towards healing and personal growth. Dana earned her Masters degree in Clinical Psychology at East Tennessee State University in 1992. She is also licensed as a Senior Psychological Examiner with a Health Service Provider designation. Where to find Dana: LinkedIn: Dana Skaggs Website: danaskaggs.com Dana's Podcast: Phoenix & Flame Noted in Podcast: HR HOTSAUCE “Favorite song to bring you out of a funk playlist”: Word Up - Cameo Our Sponsor: People Element  Understand, engage, inspire, and retain your people like never before.  People Element's employee experience and engagement solution delivers powerful intelligence, giving you the confidence to act. www.peopleelement.com LinkedIn: People Element Twitter: @People_Element

This episode delves into the importance of gratitude in personal and professional life, discussing the benefits, effects on mental health, and practical strategies to incorporate gratitude. Dr. Peggy DeLong shares personal anecdotes, insights, and recommendations for building a gratitude practice, emphasizing its impact on individual well-being and workplace dynamics. About Our Guest:  Dr. Peggy DeLong is a psychologist, known as The Gratitude Psychologist. She teaches people how to harness the power of gratitude, joy, and nature to live their best lives, especially through difficult times. She does this through speaking engagements, psychotherapy, on-line courses, books, and even bracelets. Peggy is the author of: 1) I Can See Clearly Now: A Memoir about Love, Grief, and Gratitude, 2) The Gratitude Journal: A 365 Day Gratitude Journey, and 3) Feeling Good: 35 Proven Ways to Happiness, Even During Tough Times. She is also the owner of LOVE in a Bracelet, where she designs bracelets for coping with grief and loss, mental health, and inspiration. When she's not focusing on her businesses, you'll find Peggy in the mountains, downhill or telemark skiing, kayaking, hiking, or mountain biking. Where to find Dr. Peggy: LinkedIn: Dr. Peggy DeLong Instagram: @The.Gratitude.Psychologist Website: Dr.PeggyDeLong.com Noted in Podcast: HR HOTSAUCE “Favorite song to bring you out of a funk playlist”: Rhinestone Cowboy, Glen Campbell 365 Day Gratitude Journal Our Sponsor: People Element  Understand, engage, inspire, and retain your people like never before.  People Element's employee experience and engagement solution delivers powerful intelligence, giving you the confidence to act. www.peopleelement.com LinkedIn: People Element Twitter: @People_Element

Episode 36: Vanessa Zazueta Discusses How to Launch Successful Wellbeing Programs in the Workplace 3/5/2024 Vanessa Zazueta joins us to discuss how HR leaders can help employees thrive in their personal and professional lives by focusing on three wellbeing pillars: physical, mental, and financial health. As a director-level HR Generalist, Vanessa shares her experience launching successful wellness programs and fostering an open, inclusive work culture.  Vanessa also emphasizes the importance of navigating your own wellbeing journey — while also leading wellbeing initiatives for your team. Additionally, the conversation includes a fun anecdote about an office fish named Tugboat, which brought the team together and created a sense of community. Noted in Podcast: HR HOTSAUCE “Favorite song to bring you out of a funk playlist”: Jump in the Line by Harry Belafonte What Vanessa is watching: How to Get Rich - Netflix For practical advice on improving your financial wellbeing Our Sponsor: People Element  Understand, engage, inspire, and retain your people like never before.  People Element's employee experience and engagement solution delivers powerful intelligence, giving you the confidence to act. www.peopleelement.com LinkedIn: People Element Twitter: @People_Element

Episode 35: Erich Kurschat Talks About Creating Meaningful Connections 9/13/2023 Erich joins us to talk about creating meaningful connections, building community and developing lasting relationships.  We also delve into our time spent both working in the restaurant industry.  Erich is passionate about helping organizations build and grow teams that value productive communication with diverse personality styles.  He provides insight into DISC and how it can help transform organizations.  Noted in Podcast: HR HOTSAUCE “Favorite song to bring you out of a funk playlist”: Dancing Queen – there's a story to this, you have to listen! What Erich is listening to: Music: Justin Roberts Where to Find Erich! Twitter: @HarmonyInsights LinkedIn: Erich Kurschat Harmony Insights HRHotSeat.com Find Us: On Twitter: @AllAboutHRPod, @TomsEngagingHR Spotify: Spotify: All About HR Podcast Apple Podcast: All About HR on Apple Podcasts   Our Sponsor: People Element  Understand, engage, inspire, and retain your people like never before.  People Element's employee experience and engagement solution delivers powerful intelligence, giving you the confidence to act. www.peopleelement.com LinkedIn: People Element Twitter: @People_Element

8/29/2023  Karen Eber joins us to talk about the power and importance of great storytelling. With the upcoming release of her book “The Perfect Story”, I couldn't be more excited to have had the opportunity to sit down with her. Can eating crayons change your eye color? What if Dolly Parton wrote the song 9 to 5 today, what would that song be? Just a few of the questions that get answered in this masterclass on storytelling.   Noted in Podcast:  HR HOTSAUCE “Favorite song to bring you out of a funk playlist”:   Taylor Swift: All Too Well (10 Minute Version)   The Perfect Story, How to Tell Stories that Inform, Influence, and Inspire    Where to Find Karen  Twitter: @KarenEber1  LinkedIn: Karen Eber  Eber Leadership Group  Karen's TED Talk: How Your Brain Responds to Stories – and Why They're Crucial for Leaders  Find Us:   On Twitter: @AllAboutHRPod, @TomsEngagingHR  Spotify: Spotify: All About HR Podcast  Apple Podcast: All About HR on Apple Podcasts  Our Sponsor: People Element    Understand, engage, inspire, and retain your people like never before.  People Element's employee experience and engagement solution delivers powerful intelligence, giving you the confidence to act.   www.peopleelement.com   LinkedIn: People Element   Twitter: @People_Element  

8/15/2023 Claire Stroh, MBA, PHR, SHRM-CP is currently the Director of Technology Talent Management at Lighthouse Technology Services and President & CEO of Claire is Coaching. She has used LinkedIn and Twitter to build her personal brand and uncover new opportunities for herself and the companies she's worked for and she's passionate about helping others do the same! She is currently on the board of the Buffalo Niagara Human Resources Association, a member of SHRM's young professional advisory council, and was named a 2022 HR Impact Award Winner by Buffalo Business First.  Noted in Podcast:  HR HOTSAUCE “Favorite song to bring you out of a funk playlist”:   With Confidence: We'll Be Ok   What Claire is listening to:   Music: Illenium, William Black  Podcasts: New Mindset, Who Dis w/ Case Kenny  Claire's Blog:  A Note on Confidence  Claire's Blog: Confidently Writing About Yourself    Where to Find Claire!  Twitter: @_strclaire  LinkedIn: Claire Stroh  Claire is Coaching  Find Us:   On Twitter: @AllAboutHRPod, @TomsEngagingHR  Spotify: Spotify: All About HR Podcast  Apple Podcast: All About HR on Apple Podcasts    Our Sponsor: People Element    Understand, engage, inspire, and retain your people like never before.  People Element's employee experience and engagement solution delivers powerful intelligence, giving you the confidence to act.   www.peopleelement.com   LinkedIn: People Element   Twitter: @People_Element  

5/24/2023 Today we delve into another great topic that you all know about but most likely don't realize the true power of.  Sue Collin joins us to talk about the best practices for collecting, utilizing, and driving action with Qualitative Data.  So often quantitative data takes the spotlight, X% said Y, and so forth but the power of understanding the why behind the data is just as powerful.  Tune in and learn the important nuances around leveraging Qualitative Data.   Noted in Podcast: HR HOTSAUCE “Favorite song to bring you out of a funk playlist” : A Thousand Miles, Vanessa Carlton & Greatest Day, Take That What Sue is listening to: Music: Chicago, Steely Dan, Tony Bennett Podcasts: Mel Robbins Podcast & Empathy-LED Podcast Our Guest, Sue Collin Sue Collin is Senior VP, Director of Qualitative Research at RTi Research. Sue spent 25+ years guiding corporate teams through Quantitative research. She now designs and moderates quantitative conversations as a Human Stories Champion. When she is not helping clients find the consumer truth and develop a brand strategy, she is in her little art studio making mixed media collages with lots of layers. SCollin@rtiresearch.com  LinkedIn Sue Collin   Our Sponsor: People Element  Understand, engage, inspire, and retain your people like never before.  People Element's employee experience and engagement solution delivers powerful intelligence, giving you the confidence to act. www.peopleelement.com LinkedIn: People Element Twitter: @People_Element Find Us: On Twitter: @AllAboutHRPod, @TomsEngagingHR Spotify: Spotify: All About HR Podcast Apple Podcast: All About HR on Apple Podcasts

Episode 32: Paul LaLonde Shares How Philosophy is a Difference-Making Pursuit in Life & Business 5/10/2023 Today's conversation covers some serious ground!  We talk about Stone Cold Steve Austin and Metallica before diving into a phenomenal conversation about Paul's approach to bringing Philosophy to both his life and work.  Noted in Podcast: HR HOTSAUCE “Favorite song to bring you out of a funk playlist”  Metallica: Blackened   What Paul is listening to: Metallica's new album 72 Seasons Epictetus Ryan Holiday: The Obstacle is the Way Book: Meditations, Marcus Aurelius You are going to run into people that are naysayers, people that are going to cheat you…but remember they are still human beings and you're still here to work with them the best you can The Socratic Method Laurie Ruettimann HRUnite! DisruptHR HRMavericks   Our Guest, Paul LaLonde Paul A. LaLonde, SHRM-CP, is a deliberate HR professional, who believes philosophy is a difference making pursuit in life and business. Learning, teaching, and being of service to others are his purpose. Currently, Paul serves as the VP of People & Culture for CEDA of Cook County, Inc. in Chicago. He writes for his award winning blog the HR Philosopher and is also a bestselling author of the book People Fusion: Best Practices to Build and Retain a Strong Team. Paul is a proud husband, father, disobedient cat owner, Star Wars nerd, and metalhead. Connect with him on LinkedIn and Twitter at @HRPaul49. Twitter: @HRPaul49 LinkedIn: Paul LaLonde  https://hrphilosopher.com/ Book: People Fusion   Our Sponsor: People Element  Understand, engage, inspire, and retain your people like never before.  People Element's employee experience and engagement solution delivers powerful intelligence, giving you the confidence to act. www.peopleelement.com LinkedIn: People Element Twitter: @People_Element Find Us: On Twitter: @AllAboutHRPod, @TomsEngagingHR Spotify: Spotify: All About HR Podcast Apple Podcast: All About HR on Apple Podcasts

Episode 31: Quinton Barrett Breaks Down People Element's 2023 Global Engagement Report Data 4/18/23 Each year People Element compiles all their global engagement data and publishes a comprehensive report that covers the state of engagement across all industries over the previous year.  In today's episode, People Element's top Analyst, Quinton Barrett, unpacks the key elements of engagement from that report.  He also hosted a webinar on this data that you can find a link to in our show notes.  THIS IS YOUR ONE-STOP CONVERSATION ON UNDERSTANDING ENGAGEMENT AND THE DRIVERS OF ENGAGEMENT!  Add in some talk about the best queso in Denver, Quinton's go-to whiskey and you have yourself a fun 45 minutes! Noted in Podcast: People Element 2023 Global Engagement Report HR HOT SAUCE “Favorite song to bring you out of a funk playlist” : Dixieland Delight, Alabama Bull & Bush, A Classic Denver Brewery & Restaurant with some of the best queso in town! What Quinton is listening to: Webinar: Unpacking the Elements of Engagement: Key Pieces of a Thriving Workforce, Hosted by Quinton Barrett Our Guest, Quinton Barrett Quinton Barrett works as a People Experience Analyst for People Element. He has analyzed client-specific surveys, interpreted results, and built action plans for clients across several industries. In his role, Quinton has gained extensive experience working with HR and leadership to target key areas of opportunity such as turnover or low engagement. Our Sponsor: People Element  Understand, engage, inspire, and retain your people like never before.  People Element's employee experience and engagement solution delivers powerful intelligence, giving you the confidence to act. www.peopleelement.com LinkedIn: People Element Twitter: @People_Element Find Us: On Twitter: @AllAboutHRPod, @TomsEngagingHR Spotify: Spotify: All About HR Podcast Apple Podcast: All About HR on Apple Podcasts

Episode 30: Tom Daniels & I talk about Running, Change Management, and Creating the Leaders of Today 4/4/2023 Tom Daniels and I first connected on Twitter as part of the #HRCommunity tag.  Tom's an active contributor to the HR community and a great person to be connected with.  He's always contributing, sharing, and motivating those in the HR space.  After 2 years of online chatting, I'm extremely excited to sit down with Tom and dig into his expertise in Change Management and the coaching of today's leaders.  We open the show by talking about running and the positive impact it has on both our business and personal lives.  Check out our HR Hot Sauce Playlist on Spotify and be sure to follow Tom Daniels via his links below!  Thanks for joining us to learn All About HR! Noted in Podcast: HR HOTSAUCE “Favorite song to bring you out of a funk playlist”  Wherever I May Roam, Metallica What Tom is listening to: HR Social Hour ½ Hour Podcast with Jon & Wendy The Learning Leaders Show w/ Ryan Hawk Finding Mastery, Dr. Michael Gervais Lead from the Heart, Mark C. Crowley Avenues For Autism: Charity Marathon Event is April 23rd so donate today if you can! Our Guest, Tom Daniels Husband, father, advisor, coach, mentor, speaker, community member, friend, runner, and podcast junkie.  Tom's primary role is Associate Director for Graduate & Executive Programs in Business at Bowling Green State University.  He is very active in the local community:  Workforce Readiness Chair, Northwest Ohio HR Association (local SHRM chapter).  Tom is also a Board Member of Avenues for Autism, Leadership Toledo, and Owens Community College Foundation (alum).  He also works as a Moderator for the HRUnite! Group in Toledo area. Twitter: @tomrdaniels419 LinkedIn: Tom Daniels https://www.bgsu.edu/ Our Sponsor: People Element  Understand, engage, inspire, and retain your people like never before.  People Element's employee experience and engagement solution delivers powerful intelligence, giving you the confidence to act. www.peopleelement.com LinkedIn: People Element Twitter: @People_Element Find Us: On Twitter: @AllAboutHRPod, @TomsEngagingHR Spotify: Spotify: All About HR Podcast Apple Podcast: All About HR on Apple Podcasts

Episode 29: James Schofield lays out a process for creating a culture of trust, respect, and communication. 3/22/23 James and I talk about his passion for “creating environments where people feel they are trusted and respected”.  James presents his team's process for helping organizations systematically approach the structures and learnings needed to foster this type of organizational culture.  During the podcast, we have a conversation about pay equity/equality that is insightful.  He shares the framework of that process with us on this podcast and it's a fantastic approach! Noted in Podcast: HR HOTSAUCE “Favorite song to bring you out of a funk playlist” : Pearl Jam & Sound Garden (I'm picking songs for both since he said the bands, hope he approves!) PJ “In Hiding” Soundgarden “Burden in my Hand” What James is listening to: For Fun: The Stormlight Archive Series, Brandon Sanderson The Marketing Over Coffee Podcast Amy Edmondson, Psychological Safety “Khalil smith: “Diversity Without Inclusion is a Revolving Door of Talent” Our Guest, James Schofield James Schofield is a Partner at Roman 3 Solutions, a People and Culture training and advisory company dedicated to helping leaders and HR professionals take a systematic approach to assessing and implementing culture change. At Roman 3 James leads the implementation work of coaching leaders and managers to take the tools, resources, and strategies learned in training and apply them to their unique situation. Prior to starting Roman 3, James spent 10 years coaching owners and managers of SMEs through a wide variety of challenges but HR and labor force were always the common pain points regardless of size or industry.  He later moved into an Economic Development role designing and implementing workforce solutions primarily in the Agriculture and Manufacturing Industry. Twitter: @JamesFromRoman3 Podcast: www.roman3.ca/podcast LinkedIn: James Schofield www.roman3.ca   Our Sponsor: People Element  Understand, engage, inspire, and retain your people like never before.  People Element's employee experience and engagement solution delivers powerful intelligence, giving you the confidence to act. www.peopleelement.com LinkedIn: People Element Twitter: @People_Element Find Us: On Twitter: @AllAboutHRPod, @TomsEngagingHR Spotify: Spotify: All About HR Podcast Apple Podcast: All About HR on Apple Podcasts

Episode 28 - 2/22/23  Ron joins the podcast to share how he drives both safety and engagement in the manufacturing environment through a focused and designed strategy. We also dive into Ron's systems for helping solve one of the #1 areas of improvement for every company > communication coaching! It's a great conversation with lots of actionable insights to take away so jump in and have a listen!    Noted in Podcast:  HR HOTSAUCE “Favorite song to bring you out of a funk playlist” :  Gonna Fly Now (Rocky Theme Song)   What Ron is listening to:  Never Split the Difference, Chris Voss YouTube, Mastering Negotiation w- Chris Voss Atomic Habits, James Clear (esp chapter 2!) GROW Coaching Model   Our Guest, Ron Alexander  Ron Alexander is a board-certified safety professional with over 50 years' experience in developing and managing safety programs in a variety of environments - for companies having a few dozen employees to those having thousands of employees.  His employment experience includes heavy industry, nuclear, secondary metals, explosives, and light manufacturing.  Additionally, he has performed safety consulting work at or for many or our national laboratories as well as some fortune 500 companies.  Mr. Alexander is a co-recipient of the Secretary of Energy's “Award of Excellence” for innovations in radiation shielding design as well as Vice-President Al Gore's “Hammer Award” for making government work better and cost less.    LinkedIn: Ron Alexander  Youtube: Ron Alexander   ron@thesafetytribe.com  Our Sponsor: People Element    Understand, engage, inspire, and retain your people like never before.  People Element's employee experience and engagement solution delivers powerful intelligence, giving you the confidence to act.   www.peopleelement.com   LinkedIn: People Element   Twitter: @People_Element   Find Us:   On Twitter: @AllAboutHRPod, @TomsEngagingHR  Spotify: Spotify: All About HR Podcast  Apple Podcast: All About HR on Apple Podcasts 

Episode 27 - 1/25/2023  Leo joins the podcast for our first in-depth conversation about Total Rewards. We cover Total Rewards at a high level but also focus on how Total Rewards Strategies can be leveraged in today's uncertain economy. Leo also connects the dots of how to engage your employees with Total Rewards to drive the best employee experience.   Noted in Podcast:  HR HOTSAUCE “Favorite song to bring you out of a funk playlist”:  Coldplay   What Leo is listening to:   Marketing School Podcast  Book: Atomic Habits   Our Guest, Leo Tokar  Leo serves as President, People Solutions and partner with Lockton Companies, a consulting and brokerage firm that provides insurance, risk management, total rewards, employee benefits and retirement solutions. Lockton is the 8th largest risk and benefits management firm in the world and the largest firm that is private and independent.  Leo leads the strategy and financial performance of health & welfare, retirement, and executive benefits practices. In addition, he oversees consulting teams for key accounts and manages employee benefits and total rewards strategy for public and private organizations in a variety of industries.   Leo has a MS in Marketing and MBS from the University of Colorado executive programs, and a Bachelor of Science Degree in Economics from the University of Kansas.   Leo is a current board member of Delta Dental of Colorado, Denver Metro Chamber, Ensemble Innovation Ventures, and the American Cancer Society. He is also a graduate of Leadership Denver and has won the “Forty Under 40” Award from the Denver Business Journal.  Leo.Tokar@lockton.com  LinkedIn: Leo Tokar  Lockton Website  ** Keep your eye out for their upcoming YouTube Channel: “Breaking Bad Rewards” which will go live within the next month! **  Our Sponsor: People Element    Understand, engage, inspire, and retain your people like never before.  People Element's employee experience and engagement solution delivers powerful intelligence, giving you the confidence to act.   www.peopleelement.com   LinkedIn: People Element   Twitter: @People_Element   Find Us:   On Twitter: @AllAboutHRPod, @TomsEngagingHR  Spotify: Spotify: All About HR Podcast  Apple Podcast: All About HR on Apple Podcasts 

Episode 26: Jon Thurmond Talks Podcasting in the HR Space as we Celebrate 250 Episodes of the HR Social Hour Half-Hour Podcast  1/8/2022   With Jon and Wendy Dailey closing the doors on an amazing 318-episode HR Social Hour Half-Hour Podcast, I'm excited to sit down with Jon for his first interview/podcast since their final farewell episode.  We talk podcasting, community building, tie-in HR talk to G.I. Joe and Star Wars, and where to find the best Twitter Chat #HRSocialHour  Noted in Podcast:  HR HOTSAUCE “Favorite song to bring you out of a funk playlist” :   Ben Folds Five - Underground   What Jon is listening to:   Never Not Funny with Jimmy Pardo  Doughboys with Mike Mitchell and Nick Wiger  HR Wonder Women Podcast   Star Wars The Clone Wars (TV Series)  Star Wars Rebels   WWE NXT UK – Walter vs. Ilja Dragunov  Our Guest, Jon Thurmond  LinkedIn: Jon Thurmond  Twitter: @Jon_Thurmond  HR Half-Hour Social Hour Podcast  StarJoes Podcast  HR Social Hour Twitter Chat:  2nd and 4th Sunday's 5pm EST each month.  Just search for #HRSocialHour and you'll find the chat.  The next chat is 1/22/23  Our Sponsor: People Element    Understand, engage, inspire, and retain your people like never before.  People Element's employee experience and engagement solution delivers powerful intelligence, giving you the confidence to act.   www.peopleelement.com   LinkedIn: People Element   Twitter: @People_Element   Find Us:   On Twitter: @AllAboutHRPod, @TomsEngagingHR  Spotify: Spotify: All About HR Podcast  Apple Podcast: All About HR on Apple Podcasts 

Episode 25: Kimberley Tipps Wallace Talks About The Art of Compliance & “Getting Wide with Your People” Plus a Special EOY HR Feed with Laura Hundley!  12/28/2022  Our Guest, Kimberley Tipps Wallace  Kimberley Tipps Wallace is a HR leader with 30+ years of experience in not only the field of HR, but also operations, technology, and sales/marketing. Her diversified business acumen yields a unique and business-minded approach to Human Resources, which sets her apart from others in her field.  LinkedIn: Kimberley Tipps Wallace  Company Website: AlchemyHR “The Power of Good Advice"  Al·che·my /ˈalkəmē/ a seemingly magical process of transformation, creation, or combination.  Noted in Podcast:  HR HOT SAUCE “Favorite song to bring you out of a funk playlist”: "Something By Led Zeppelin” - How About this?? Led Zeppelin - Fool in the Rain or maybe this one Dyer Mak'er   What Kimberley is listening to:  Led Zeppelin - The Crunge  Rob Zombie - Thunder Kiss '65  The 5 Dysfunctions of a Team  A Great Team Building Event: Color Me Mine  THE HR Feed   Movie: Office Christmas Party  SNL Skit: Chris Farley & Patrick Swayze Try Out For Chippendales  How to Survive the Office Holiday Party  Our Sponsor: People Element    Understand, engage, inspire, and retain your people like never before.  People Element's employee experience and engagement solution delivers powerful intelligence, giving you the confidence to act.   www.peopleelement.com   LinkedIn: People Element   Twitter: @People_Element   Find Us:   On Twitter: @AllAboutHRPod, @TomsEngagingHR  Spotify: Spotify: All About HR Podcast  Apple Podcast: All About HR on Apple Podcasts 

Episode 24: Britt Griffin Talks About Building, Implementing, & Creating a Culture of DEIB  12/14/2022  Noted in Podcast:  HR HOTSAUCE “Favorite song to bring you out of a funk playlist”: I Ain't No Joke - Eric B. & Rakim   What Britt is listening to:   Marvin Sapp  Tasha Cobbs Leonard Old School Rap: EPMD, LL Cool Jay, Eric B. & Rakim, Black Sheep, Digable Planets  Our Guest, Britt Griffin  Britt S. Griffin is a Human Resources and Diversity executive.  Currently he is the Vice President of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging for IEA (Infrastructure & Energy Alternatives) which is a $2.5 Billion-dollar, 6,000 employee national leader in the Renewable Energy and Construction industry headquartered in Indianapolis. Britt has over 25 years of experience leading Human Resources and Diversity initiatives for many companies throughout his career.  Currently, he is developing strategies and initiatives to create a culture of Belonging at IEA where all people can be seen, heard, understood, and valued.    Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his wife and daughter, as well as cheering on the Chicago Bears, Bulls, White Sox, and Blackhawks.  LinkedIn: Britt Griffin  Company Website IEA  Our Sponsor: People Element    Understand, engage, inspire, and retain your people like never before.  People Element's employee experience and engagement solution delivers powerful intelligence, giving you the confidence to act.   www.peopleelement.com   LinkedIn: People Element   Twitter: @People_Element   Find Us:   On Twitter: @AllAboutHRPod, @TomsEngagingHR  Spotify: Spotify: All About HR Podcast  Apple Podcast: All About HR on Apple Podcasts 

Episode 23: Sims Tillirson Talks Benefits, EX, Being Your Genuine Self, and how HR Tech NEEDS to approach sales to HR Leaders  11/16/2022  Sims Tillirson brings a ton of energy to today's episode where we talk about employee benefits, music, bringing your whole self to work, and how HR Tech vendors need to better refocus how they sell to HR Leaders. Sims and I talk about his newest HR Song “Ice-cream Tuesday”. When we discuss benefits, we're not just talking about what benefits matter but focus more on making sure your benefits drive employee experience. How do you connect your team to the benefits you've invested in for them?  Sims dives into his story of how he integrates his whole self (the good, the bad, the ugly) into his professional life. We finish the episode talking about how selling to HR needs to be different than just the same old sales metrics. Hint: focus on connections, not outbound calling stats. Focus on outcomes not just demoing your “industry leading product”    Noted in Podcast:  HR HOTSAUCE “Favorite song to bring you out of a funk playlist” :  J.Cole - 95 South   What Sims is listening to:   J. Cole - Interlude  Just Surrender – Your Life & Mine  All Get Out - Sumpter  Benny the Butcher – Johnny P's Caddy  Convictions - Voices    Our Guest, Sims Tillirson  Over the past 10 years, Sims has worked in a variety of leadership positions at Fortune 500 insurance carriers, enrollment firms, and benefits technology firms.   During that time, he had the opportunity to provide benefits technology to companies ranging from 25 - 10,000 employees. Outside of the office, he is an avid Community Volunteer, Tattoo Enthusiast, Recording Artist, Multi-Instrumentalist, Singer/Songwriter, and People Connector.  Sims lives in Forest Acres, SC with his wife Brianne, son Jack, and dog Doc.    LinkedIn: Sims Tillirson  Sims Personal Branding Website  Perks  Our Sponsor: People Element    Understand, engage, inspire, and retain your people like never before.  People Element's employee experience and engagement solution delivers powerful intelligence, giving you the confidence to act.   www.peopleelement.com   LinkedIn: People Element   Twitter: @People_Element   Find Us:   On Twitter: @AllAboutHRPod, @TomsEngagingHR  Spotify: Spotify: All About HR Podcast  Apple Podcast: All About HR on Apple Podcasts 

Episode 22: Chris Hadley Shares His Journey to HR, Recruiting/Engaging Deskless Employees & Maternity/Paternity Benefits  11/1/2022  I am excited to welcome back another guest that's out on the front lines of HR helping to directly support his employees. We talk about Chris' journey into HR and how the community helped him break into his career. Chris leads HR for a team of deskless workers and he speaks about how they recruit and support top talent in a highly specialized space. We close out the conversation by talking about maternity/paternity benefits and how important they are to so many employees.   Noted in Podcast:  HR HOTSAUCE “Favorite song to bring you out of a funk playlist” :  Nelly: Country Grammar   Clayton Anderson: Shotgun Rider   What Chris is listening to:   Metallica: Enter Sandman  HR Social Hour ½ Hour Podcast  Claude Silver: Emotional Optimism  Loving his music playlists!  Noted in the show  The Avalanches   Our Guest, Chris Hadley  Chris is a non-college-educated HR Director for Choices In Community Living, a non-profit that provides services for adults with developmental disabilities to live their best life.  Chris has not given any TED talks, keynote speeches, or done any blog posts, but he is a huge advocate of changing the stigma that the human resources department is just like the principal's office.  Chris earned his Professional in Human Resources certificate from HRCI in 2020 and is a member of the City of Beavercreek's Youth Development Committee and currently is a part of the Beavercreek Rotary's Board of Directors.  Lastly and most importantly, Chris is a husband and was recently promoted to father of 3.  LinkedIn: Chris Hadley  Twitter: @TheRealGappa    Our Sponsor: People Element    Understand, engage, inspire, and retain your people like never before.  People Element's employee experience and engagement solution delivers powerful intelligence, giving you the confidence to act.   www.peopleelement.com   LinkedIn: People Element   Twitter: @People_Element   Find Us:   On Twitter: @AllAboutHRPod, @TomsEngagingHR  Spotify: Spotify: All About HR Podcast  Apple Podcast: All About HR on Apple Podcasts 

Episode 21: Steve Browne, the Most People-Focused Person I've Ever Met  10/19/2022  Steve joins us to talk about how he found a career in HR, what drives his genuine passion for people, a GREAT story from conference presentations, dissecting the terms surrounding HR today (The Great Resignation, Lobby Lizards), Llamas, Supporting Deskless Workers and why Shaquille O'Neill is the best customer.   Noted in Podcast:  HR HOTSAUCE “Favorite song to bring you out of a funk playlist” : Vertigo, U2 Thunderstruck, AC/DC   What Steve is listening to: A True Music Lover! Beck Radiohead Ben Folds  Our Guest, Steve Browne  CPO at LaRosa's, proud OU Bobcat, lover of all Rock music, confessed HR Radical!!   Author of the best-seller "HR on Purpose!!" and "HR Rising!!"   Steve's Books | Where to Find Him   HR on Purpose!!  HR Rising!!  LinkedIn: Steve Brown  https://www.larosas.com/  Twitter: @SteveBrownHR  Our Sponsor: People Element    Understand, engage, inspire, and retain your people like never before.  People Element's employee experience and engagement solution delivers powerful intelligence, giving you the confidence to act.   www.peopleelement.com   LinkedIn: People Element   Twitter: @People_Element   Find Us:   On Twitter: @AllAboutHRPod, @TomsEngagingHR  Spotify: Spotify: All About HR Podcast  Apple Podcast: All About HR on Apple Podcasts 

Episode 20, Courtenay Shipley Joins Us to Talk All About Maximizing Your Financial Benefits Plan  10/4/2022  Noted in Podcast:  HR HOTSAUCE “Favorite song to bring you out of a funk playlist” – Ben has added: Diggin' On James Brown – Tower of Power  Honorable Mention: Hot Chili – Steve Miller Band  SEP IRA - IRS.gov  Smorrebrod, The Best Danish Sandwich!  The War on Drugs (Band)  What Courtenay is listening to  Choiceology Podcast   You Need a Budget (YNAB) with Jesse Mecham  David Gray  Kurt Vile  Our Guest, Courtenay Shipley  Courtenay Shipley is Chief Planologist of Retirement Planology, which is a niche firm dedicated to helping employers design, manage, and oversee their employee retirement plan. Most of the time that's a 401(k). She's been doing this very nerdy thing for over 20 years and their firm has been recognized by Financial Times as a Top 401k advisor, and Courtenay as a top women advisor by the National Association of Plan Advisors. She's also the upcoming president of the national group the Retirement Advisor Council and has lots of letters after her name that indicate she's good at passing nerdy retirement plan tests.  Email Address: cshipley@retirementplanology.com    LinkedIn: Courtenay Shipley  Planology  Twitter: Planology  Our Sponsor: People Element    Understand, engage, inspire, and retain your people like never before.  People Element's employee experience and engagement solution delivers powerful intelligence, giving you the confidence to act.   www.peopleelement.com   LinkedIn: People Element   Twitter: @People_Element   Find Us:   On Twitter: @AllAboutHRPod, @TomsEngagingHR  Spotify: Spotify: All About HR Podcast  Apple Podcast: All About HR on Apple Podcasts 

Episode 19 - 9/14/2022  Dr. Brooks Mitchell – CEO, Professor & Creator of the First Computerized Job Interview Talks Interviewing, Retention, Intermittent Reinforcement Noted in Podcast:  HR HOTSAUCE “Favorite song to bring you out of a funk playlist” – Ben has added: Hank Locklin - Wild Side of Life  Our Guest, Brooks Mitchell  Brooks Mitchell Youtube Channel - Mama Mable's Boy  Hiring for Negative Tendencies – Interview with Aspen Tree Founder Brooks Mitchell  Featured in Forbes Magazine August 16, 1993 “Slouches Make Better Operators”  Book: Bet on Cowboys, Not on Horses  Book: Kipling's Error III: They Were Good Americans  Our Sponsor: People Element    Understand, engage, inspire, and retain your people like never before.  People Element's employee experience and engagement solution delivers powerful intelligence, giving you the confidence to act.   www.peopleelement.com   LinkedIn: People Element   Twitter: @People_Element   Find Us:   On Twitter: @AllAboutHRPod, @EngagementHR   Spotify: Spotify: All About HR Podcast  Apple Podcast: All About HR on Apple Podcasts     

Episode 18 - 8/30/2022  What Tracie is Listening To:    HR Social Hour Half Hour Podcast  Noted in Podcast:  HR HOTSAUCE “Favorite song to bring you out of a funk playlist” – Tracie has added: Doja Cat, Boss Bi&ch  Our Guest, Tracie Sponenberg  Tracie is an executive leader focused on aligning people strategy with business strategy at privately held and/or private equity-backed businesses experiencing growth. HR Rebel, DisruptHR NH & HR Rebooted Co-founder. Speaker on technology, leadership, branding and all things HR. Recipient of the 2019 Ry Perry HR Hero Award, and the global 2021 OnCON Top 50 Human Resources Professional Award.    Passionate about the people experience; HR technology selection and deployment; wellness program development; engagement; culture building and turn-around; organizational development; coaching; leadership and team development.  LinkedIn: Tracie Sponenberg  Twitter: @traciespon  The Granite Group  The HR Feed:  Do As I Say, not as I do” Won't Help Workers Wellbeing”  Location-based Pay Considerations Are All Over The Place  The Daily (New York Times Podcast) The rise of Workplace Surveillance  Our Sponsor: People Element    Understand, engage, inspire, and retain your people like never before.  People Element's employee experience and engagement solution delivers powerful intelligence, giving you the confidence to act.   www.peopleelement.com   LinkedIn: People Element   Twitter: @People_Element   Find Us:   On Twitter: @AllAboutHRPod, @EngagementHR   Spotify: Spotify: All About HR Podcast  Apple Podcast: All About HR on Apple Podcasts 

Episode 17: Welcome back to season 2!  Jay Polaki, the founder of HR Geckos, joins us from the #HRCommunity and we're talking about why HR is a glutton for punishment, how today's vendors can support them with technology, and how we can improve our HR Trade Shows.  You'll also hear a fun story about Godzilla turning into a Gecko!  Thanks for listening! What Jay is Listening To:  Founder's Journal with Alex Lieberman McKinsey Podcast Series Women at Work Podcast, HBR Punk Rock HR with Laurie Ruettimann The HR Social Hour Half Hour Podcast Noted in Podcast: HR HOTSAUCE “Favorite song to bring you out of a funk playlist” – Jay has added: Thunder, Imagine Dragons  Our Guest, Jay Polaki Jay founded HR Geckos to solve one big problem I faced as an HR Director - providing a consumer-first employee experience in the HR function. HR Geckos' mission is to transform HR service delivery in organizations using AI and machine learning technologies. While Jay handles clients internationally across all HR Geckos' markets, she lives, writes, grows tomatoes, solves crosswords, and integrates work into life in Maryland, USA.  Twitter: @jaypolaki LinkedIn: Jay Polaki Polaki HR Geckos Website   Our Sponsor: People Element  Understand, engage, inspire, and retain your people like never before.  People Element's employee experience and engagement solution delivers powerful intelligence, giving you the confidence to act. www.peopleelement.com LinkedIn: People Element Twitter: @People_Element Find Us: On Twitter: @AllAboutHRPod, @EngagementHR Spotify: Spotify: All About HR Podcast

Episode 16: 7/12/2022 Welcome back to season 2!  As a note, we had some audio issues that we could not fully rectify in production with the host's audio, and apologize that it may sound like the host is recording from a fish bowl

Episode 15, Laura Hundley debuts “The HR Feed”   4/27/2022  We are so excited to welcome our producer Laura Hundley from behind the screen to on the mic for this episode. We talked about how All About HR came to be and debut a new segment we have been talking about for quite some time “The HR Feed”. The HR Feed is a roll-up of funny, informative, smart, or interesting HR/workforce related posts we have found on social media or online over the past weeks. We also dive into the importance of onboarding / collecting employee feedback early in the employees' journey with your organization. The show wraps up with some best practices regarding data collection from your employee population. Enjoy!  Links from Show:  HR HOTSAUCE “Favorite song to bring you out of a funk playlist” - Laura has added Edwin Star 25 Miles  The HR Feed  Human Resources Executive: 4 new onboarding frameworks to help prevent ‘The Great Regret'  @thenickyH Tweet  @socialmicole Tweet  @Humanheadhunter Tweet  @EmployeeTears Tweet  @Adam_Karpiak Tweet    Our Guest, Laura Hundley  LinkedIn: Laura Hundley    Our Sponsor: People Element    Understand, engage, inspire, and retain your people like never before.  People Element's employee experience and engagement solution delivers powerful intelligence, giving you the confidence to act.   www.peopleelement.com   LinkedIn: People Element   Twitter: @People_Element     Find Us:   On Twitter: @AllAboutHRPod, @EngagementHR   Spotify: Spotify: All About HR Podcast 

Episode 14, Christopher Lee, Phd: Performance Conversations  Recorded live at the Quartz Network HR Summit in Denver Colorado!  I met Chris before he took the stage to speak about his new book "Performance Conversations" and the new approach to performance management that speaks to the now of work. We cover the importance of the Liberal Arts as well as the pivot from Soft Skills to Power Skills.   Links from Show:  What Chris is Listening To:    Daniel Lappen, Thou Shall Prosper    Noted in Podcast:  HR HOTSAUCE “Favorite song to bring you out of a funk playlist” - Chris has added I will Not Go Quietly, Don Henly    Our Guest, Christopher Lee:   Dr. Christopher D. Lee is the inventor of the pioneering Performance Conversations method, a performance improvement system that replaces the outdated appraisal. He is an accomplished practitioner, author, lecturer, and consultant on HR-related topics. His background includes having served as the chief HR officer for four institutions of higher learning including his present role as CHRO at William & Mary. He is a former question writer for the PHR (Professional in Human Resources) and SPHR (Senior Professional in Human Resources) examinations administered by the Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI).  He is the author of numerous HR related articles and chapters, and four books, including Search Committees: A Comprehensive Guide to Successful Faculty, Staff, and Administrative Searches and Performance Conversations: An Alternative to Appraisals. Chris's first book earned the 2001 Kathryn Hansen publication award from the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPAHR).  Chris has presented at conferences and consulted with clients in the United States, Canada, Australia, and South Africa on search committee or performance management–related topics. A graduate of Auburn, Golden Gate, and Georgia State universities, he is also certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources. Additionally, Chris is a retired lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves. He offers training courses on www.PerformanceConversations.com regarding the implementation of the Performance Conversations method.    LinkedIn: Christopher Lee  https://www.performanceconversations.com/ William & Mary    Our Sponsor: People Element    Understand, engage, inspire, and retain your people like never before.  People Element's employee experience and engagement solution delivers powerful intelligence, giving you the confidence to act.   www.peopleelement.com   LinkedIn: People Element   Twitter: @People_Element   Find Us:   On Twitter: @AllAboutHRPod, @EngagementHR   Spotify: Spotify: All About HR Podcast        - power skills not soft skills 

3/22/2022  What Mark is Listening To:  Patric Lincioni – The Table Group  HR Hot Sauce: “What song do you listen to when you need to bring yourself out of a funk?   Earth, Wind, and Fire, September | Michael Jackson: Smooth Criminal    Noted in Podcast:  William Bridges Transition Management  John Cotter, Change Management  You win in the Locker Room First by Mike Smith and Jon Gordon  Mark Mitford Article: 7 C's to building a winning team  Kim Scott – Radical Candor    Our Guest, Mark Mitford:   Mark Mitford is a strategic leader, management team advisor who is business and HR-focused.  Mark has 20+ years working as an HR executive in mid-size to Fortune 50 companies with strengths in Talent Management, Leadership Development, Coaching, Performance Management, Improving Company Culture, Compensation Benchmarking, Employee Engagement, Mergers and Acquisitions, Change Management, and Succession Planning. In 2013, Mark transitioned from a Corporate HR career to start his own HR Strategic consulting company, HR Catalyst Consulting. The company focuses on small to mid-market companies in growth or change and in need of Human Capital leadership on a project or retained basis to drive their continued growth and success.  HR Catalyst brings HR thought leadership to its clients to create and implement a people strategy.      LinkedIn: Mark Mitford   HR Catalyst Consulting    Our Sponsor: People Element    Understand, engage, inspire, and retain your people like never before.  People Element's employee experience and engagement solution delivers powerful intelligence, giving you the confidence to act.   www.peopleelement.com   LinkedIn: People Element   Twitter: @People_Element     Find Us:   On Twitter: @ImCallingHR, @EngagementHR   Spotify: Spotify: All About HR Podcast 

3/2/2022  All About HR: You hear a lot of conversations about Executive Coaching but what about Early to Mid-Career Coaching? If you are interested in developing your emerging leaders, this is a can't miss podcast with Mike Sipple, Jr.! We talk talent development, Jay-Z & Linkin Park, The Great Realization, Communication in our remote world, and how HR Tech can't create employee experience. Links from Show:  What Mike is Listening To:   What the Heck Is EOS?: A Complete Guide for Employees in Companies Running on EOS by Geno Wickman  Traction by Geno Wickman    Noted in Podcast:  Double Double by Cameron Harold  HR HOTSAUCE “Favorite song to bring you out of a funk playlist” - Mike has added Jay-Z & Linkin Park - Collision Course    Our Guest, Mike Sipple Jr.:   Mike is the CEO of Centennial Talent Strategy & Executive search as well as the Founder/CEO of Talent Magnet Institute.  Mike can always be found contributing to support the mission and vision of unlocking human potential through his writing, podcast, executive search and training.    Twitter: @Mikesipplejr  LinkedIn: Mike Sipple Jr.  Centennial Talent & Executive Search  Talent Magnet Institute    Our Sponsor: People Element    Understand, engage, inspire, and retain your people like never before.  People Element's employee experience and engagement solution delivers powerful intelligence, giving you the confidence to act.   www.peopleelement.com   LinkedIn: People Element   Twitter: @People_Element   Find Us:   On Twitter: @AllAboutHRPod, @EngagementHR   Spotify: Spotify: All About HR Podcast 

All About HR: Adam joins us to speak about the evolution of employee engagement, setting the right data thresholds for your employee feedback results, pseudoscience and what to act on after collecting employee feedback. If you have ever collected employee feedback or are looking to start this is a can't miss conversation!   What Adam is Listening To Maroon 5  Noted in Podcast:  Adam talks about data thresholds   Pygmalion Effect, Wikipedia  HR HOT SAUCE “Favorite song to bring you out of a funk playlist” - Adam has added AC/DC to the mix!    Our Guest, Adam Zuckerman:   Adam is the Global Product Leader for the Willis Towers Watson Employee Engagement Software. He is responsible for leading the product vision, strategy, development, and ongoing enhancement. Adam also teaches Organizational Attitudes and Survey Development at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Adam's thoughts on organizational culture and performance have been featured in several popular and industry media, including, most recently, Bloomberg Television, Crain's, The Chicago Tribune, HR.com, and Human Resources Executive    LinkedIn: Adam Zuckerman  Willis Towers Watson    Our Sponsor: People Element    Understand, engage, inspire, and retain your people like never before.  People Element's employee experience and engagement solution delivers powerful intelligence, giving you the confidence to act.   www.peopleelement.com   LinkedIn: People Element   Twitter: @People_Element   Find Us:   On Twitter: @AllAboutHRPod, @EngagementHR   Spotify: Spotify: All About HR Podcast 

Episode 10, April Bell: Reframing Empathy to Drive Innovation  December 14, 2021  All About HR: April Bell joins us to explore the power of empathy and how it is integral in driving product and human innovation.  The conversation provides a new take on empathy that dives deeper than any conversation on the topic I've heard to date.  April takes us through some great ideas and insights from her new book "The Fire Starter: Igniting Innovation with Empathy".  April connects the dots for us between design thinking and empathy and it's really fascinating.     Links from Show:  What April is Listening To:  Alison Armstrong  Books Noted in Podcast:  April Bell - The Fire Starter: Igniting Innovation with Empathy  Rory Sutherland - Alchemy    Our Guest, April Bell:   A researcher, business owner, and often described as a force of nature, April Bell loves to solve problems. She has conducted more than 11,000 hours of empathy research through her boutique research agency working with many of the world's well-known brands. While helping Fortune 500 companies innovate new products and services for almost two decades, she observed the impact of empathy on user experiences throughout the innovation journey and was inspired to write her first book. Her mission is to provide tools to ignite creativity, build stronger connections, and inspire others through empathy and self-discovery. April Bell's own fire is lit when she is reading, snuggling with her daughter, or finds her way onto a boat    LinkedIn: April Bell  https://www.aprilbellresearch.com  april@aprilbellresearch.com  Youtube: April Bell The Firestarter Igniting Innovation with Empathy  Our Sponsor: People Element    Understand, engage, inspire, and retain your people like never before.  People Element's employee experience and engagement solution delivers powerful intelligence, giving you the confidence to act.   www.peopleelement.com   LinkedIn: People Element   Twitter: @People_Element   Find Us:   On Twitter: @AllAboutHRPod, @EngagementHR   Spotify: Spotify: All About HR Podcast 

All About HR: Nicky joins us to talk about planning for 2022 & developing your digital strategy that works for both digital natives and those that are still learning to adapt to the digital transformation at work.  Nicky talks us through the connection between wellbeing and your digital strategy.  As fans of some of the same sports teams, we also discuss how to continue supporting your teams even when they are down....really, really down. Links from Show: Nicky's Favorite Podcasts:  - Redefining HR Podcast, Amplify Talent by Lars Schmidt  - Up In The Blue Seats #PeopleInc #HRCommunity Our Guest: Nicky Hoyland is the CEO and co-founder of Huler - “the new home of work tech and is Co-Founder of #HRontheHouse which can be found every Friday on clubhouse at 12 EST”.  Nicky was named in Tech Nation's Top 10 inspiring women powering tech.  Nicky is always sharing her thoughts and opinions on how to make a difference inside the future of work and HR tech industry as a speaker at conferences, webinars and has been a guest on many podcasts. After over 15 years of pushing the boundaries, she has a strong understanding of what works and the changes that we must be brave enough as leaders to make happen.  LinkedIn:  Nicky Hoyland Twitter: @thenickyh Twitter: HULER @hulersocial www.huler.io Clubhouse: #HROnTheHouse, every Friday @ Noon EST   Our Sponsor: People Element   Understand, engage, inspire and retain your people like never before.  People Element's employee experience and engagement solution delivers powerful intelligence, giving you the confidence to act.  www.peopleelement.com  LinkedIn: People Element  Twitter: @People_Element  Find Us:  On Twitter: @AllAboutHRPod, @EngagementHR  Spotify: Spotify: All About HR Podcast 

All About HR: Kevin Jonell joins us to speak about leadership and its direct connectivity to employee retention.  Kevin and I dive into the dynamics of HR in the fitness industry and how he's leveraging his "Caddie Leadership" approach to help organizational leadership through his company Kobalt Coaching. The One Minute Manager Meets the Monkey Our Guest: Kevin Jonell is the founder of Kobalt Coaching, an Executive and Leadership Coaching company. Kevin draws from more than 25 years of experience working for companies such as Starbucks, 24 Hour Fitness, Vail Resorts, PeopleSoft, University of Denver, and BluSky Restoration Contractors, in human resources and operations to help grow leaders and achieve the results they want.  Kevin completed his MBA at the University of Denver and is currently a Faculty Coach at the University of Denver's University College and volunteers at the DU Alumni Career Development office, conducting webinars and providing career coaching. Kevin sits on the board of Manna Resource Center which exists to break through barriers to self-sufficiency and mental wellness. Kevin lives in Centennial, CO with his wife and three kids and is an avid fly fisherman and golfer. LinkedIn: Kevin Jonell Twitter: @KJonell Website: https://kobaltcoaching.com/ Phone: 303.551.3495 Book a Meeting with Kevin: https://calendly.com/kobaltcoaching/45min Our Sponsor: People Element   Understand, engage, inspire and retain your people like never before.  People Element's employee experience and engagement solution delivers powerful intelligence, giving you the confidence to act.  www.peopleelement.com  LinkedIn: People Element  Twitter: @People_Element  Find Us:  On Twitter: @AllAboutHRPod, @EngagementHR  Spotify: Spotify: All About HR Podcast 

All About HR: Jeffrey R. Shapiro joins us to talk about the difference between Talent Acquisition & Recruiting, bringing your whole self to work & your communities, how to retain your employees, how music inspires us & some world series predictions (hint, Jeffrey was right) Our Guest: Jeffrey R. Shapiro, People-Obsessed. Data-Informed. Solution-Oriented. Talent Acquisition at RadNet, Co-Founder of the #HROnTheHouse on Clubhouse LinkedIn: Jeffrey Shapiro Twitter: @JeffreyWShapiro Clubhouse: #HROnTheHouse, every Friday @ Noon EST Our Sponsor: People Element  Understand, engage, inspire and retain your people like never before.  People Element's employee experience and engagement solution delivers powerful intelligence, giving you the confidence to act. www.peopleelement.com LinkedIn: People Element Twitter: @People_Element Find Us: On Twitter: @AllAboutHRPod, @EngagementHR Spotify: Spotify: All About HR Podcast

All About HR: Jason Averbook joins us to share some insights from his HR Tech Conference Keynote, the Now of Work, why the great resignation is only ½ the story, how many organizations approach to performance management is incredibly dated & all things Employee Experience.  Don't miss this episode! Links from show discussion:  I'm Losing My Patience with HR | The NOW of Work with Jason Averbook Our Guest: Jason Averbook, CEO, Thought Leader, Analyst, Keynote Speaker, Consultant, Author www.leapgen.com LinkedIn: Jason Averbrook Twitter: @jasonaverbook, @LeapGen Our Sponsor: People Element  Understand, engage, inspire and retain your people like never before.  People Element's employee experience and engagement solution delivers powerful intelligence, giving you the confidence to act. www.peopleelement.com LinkedIn: People Element Twitter: @People_Element Find Us: On Twitter: @AllAboutHRPod

All About HR: Jessica Miller-Merrill joins us to talk about HR Tech Conference, Upskilling, 7 Women Owning it in the Workplace Links from show discussion:  Book: Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It, By Chris Voss First Follower Our Guest: Jessica Miller-Merrell (@jmillermerrell) is a workplace change agent, author and consultant focused on human resources and talent acquisition living in Austin, TX. Recognized by Forbes as a top 50 social media influencer and is a global speaker. She's the founder of Workology, a workplace HR resource and host of the Workology Podcast. www.workology.com LinkedIn: Jessica Miller-Merrill Twitter: @jmillermerrell @workology Our Sponsor: People Element  Understand, engage, inspire and retain your people like never before.  People Element's employee experience and engagement solution delivers powerful intelligence, giving you the confidence to act. www.peopleelement.com LinkedIn: People Element Twitter: @People_Element Find Us: On Twitter: @AllAboutHRPod

Luetrell joins us to talk recruiting strategy, Silicon Beach, DEI in recruiting and one of the funnier HR Hot Sauce segments to date! Our Guest: Luetrell Toler heads up a Silicon Beach-based consultancy called True Talk Advisors,  with expertise in talent acquisition.  Clients include venture-funded startups and additionally works with media and traditional companies as well.  In addition, he has a coaching practice that helps job seekers transition careers.  https://www.truetalkla.com/ LinkedIn: Luetrell Toler Twitter: @TRUETALKLA Our Sponsor: People Element  Understand, engage, inspire and retain your people like never before.  People Element's employee experience and engagement solution delivers powerful intelligence, giving you the confidence to act. www.peopleelement.com LinkedIn: People Element Twitter: @People_Element Find Us: On Twitter: @AllAboutHRPod

Alie Elsaesser joins us to talk about I.O. Psychology, how the movie World War Z provides insight into making better decisions as a company and why Alie doesn't want to "return to normal".   Find Alie on LinkedIn: Alison Elsaesser LinkedIn Find Tom on Linkedin: Tom Horne LinkedIn                  on Twitter: @EngagementHR Thanks to our Sponsor People Element! www.peopleelement.com LinkedIn: People Element LinkedIn Twitter: @People_Element And find All About HR on Twitter @AllAboutHRPod  

Tom talks with Megan Younkin, Thought Leader and Senior Experience Manager at People Element, about why intention is important when gathering employee feedback. Also, Megan has an amazing useless skill. Follow Tom, Megan, and our Sponsor on Social! All About HR: Twitter - @AllAboutHRPodc1 Tom Horne: Twitter - @EngagementHR, LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomhorne78/ Megan Younkin: Twitter - @MKY1979, LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/meganyounkin/ People Element: Twitter - @People_Element, LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/peopleelement www.peopleelement.com  

Tom talks with Chris Coberly and learns all about "Making Right Decisions".  There is truly an art & process to making the right decision whether you are an individual, leader, or as an organization.  Tune in for some great insights from the CEO of People Element as he talks about one of his most passionate areas of focus! Follow Tom, Chris, and our Sponsor on Social! All About HR: Twitter - @AllAboutHRPodc1 Tom Horne: Twitter - @EngagementHR, LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/tomhorne78/ Chris Coberly: LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/chriscoberly/ People Element: Twitter - @People_Element, LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/peopleelement www.peopleelement.com