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Since 2014, the Workology Podcast has been a podcast for the disruptive workplace and HR leader who’s tired of the status quo. Hosted by Jessica Miller-Merrell, founder of Workology.com. She sits down with guests to discuss trends, tools and case studies for the business leader in 25-minute, bite-si…

Jessica Miller-Merrell


    • Oct 5, 2023 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 32m AVG DURATION
    • 186 EPISODES

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    Episode 407: Performance, Image, and Exposure With Donald Knight, CPO for Greenhouse Software

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2023 49:43


    Workology Podcast interview with Donald Knight, CPO for Greenhouse Software, speaking about the requirements for stepping into a CHRO role. The post Episode 407: Performance, Image, and Exposure With Donald Knight, CPO for Greenhouse Software appeared first on Workology.

    Episode 406: Digital Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility With Oneisha Freeman and Nikhil Deshpande

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2023 43:59


    Workology Podcast powered by PEAT with Nikhil Deshpande and Oneisha Freeman talking about making the digital world accessible for all people. The post Episode 406: Digital Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility With Oneisha Freeman and Nikhil Deshpande appeared first on Workology.

    Episode 405: Writing Honest Job Postings to Attract the Right People With Katrina Kibben

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2023 43:47


    Workology Podcast interview with Katrina Kibben discussing how to write job postings the right way to attract the ideal candidates. The post Episode 405: Writing Honest Job Postings to Attract the Right People With Katrina Kibben appeared first on Workology.

    Episode 404: The Meaning of Wellness for Each Employee with Sandra O'Sullivan, CPO at Curriculum Associates

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2023 31:35


    Workology Podcast interview with Sandra O'Sullivan, CPO at Curriculum Associates, talking about health and wellness for employees. The post Episode 404: The Meaning of Wellness for Each Employee with Sandra O'Sullivan, CPO at Curriculum Associates appeared first on Workology.

    Episode 403: Structured Learning in Community for ADHD With Margaux Joffe

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2023 48:02


    Workology Podcast interview talking with Margaux Joffe about ADHD, neurodiversity, and empowerment at work and beyond. The post Episode 403: Structured Learning in Community for ADHD With Margaux Joffe appeared first on Workology.

    Episode 402: The Benefits of Apprenticeships to Employers and Underrepresented Workers With Donna Lenhoff

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2023 44:28


    Workology Podcast interview with Donna Lenhoff on the benefits of apprenticeships for employers and underrepresented workers. The post Episode 402: The Benefits of Apprenticeships to Employers and Underrepresented Workers With Donna Lenhoff appeared first on Workology.

    Episode 401: What You Need to Know Before the SHRM Annual Conference

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2023 34:52


    Workology Podcast interview with Steve Browne, Paula Harvey, and Gena Champagne, talking about all things SHRM Annual Conference. The post Episode 401: What You Need to Know Before the SHRM Annual Conference appeared first on Workology.

    Episode 400: Manager Training With Cornelia Gamlem and Barbara Mitchell, Authors of The Big Book of HR

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2023 39:44


    Workology Podcast interview with Episode Cornelia Gamlem and Barbara Mitchell, talking about managers training. The post Episode 400: Manager Training With Cornelia Gamlem and Barbara Mitchell, Authors of The Big Book of HR appeared first on Workology.

    Episode 399: AI and the Future of HR With Kara Kelley, CEO Founder and CEO of Clinical HR

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2023 40:49


    Workology Podcast interview with Kara Kelley, CEO Founder and CEO of Clinical HR, talking about AI and the workplace future. The post Episode 399: AI and the Future of HR With Kara Kelley, CEO Founder and CEO of Clinical HR appeared first on Workology.

    Episode 398: Apprenticeship as a Pathway to Employment With David Fazio From Helix Opportunity

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2023 34:19


    Workology Podcast interview with David Fazio, founder of Helix Opportunity, as part of the podcast series powered by PIA. The post Episode 398: Apprenticeship as a Pathway to Employment With David Fazio From Helix Opportunity appeared first on Workology.

    Episode 397: Equitable, Diverse, and Inclusive Extended Reality With Noble Ackerson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2023 41:42


    Workology Podcast interview with Noble Ackerson discussing the meaning of and equitable, diverse and inclusive extended reality. The post Episode 397: Equitable, Diverse, and Inclusive Extended Reality With Noble Ackerson appeared first on Workology.

    Episode 396: Staying True to an Organization's Beliefs With Guiding Principles with Mimi Singer

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2023 40:22


    Workology Podcast interview with Mimi Singer Lee, Executive Vice President and CHRO of b1BANK, as part of the CHRO series. The post Episode 396: Staying True to an Organization's Beliefs With Guiding Principles with Mimi Singer appeared first on Workology.

    Episode 395: Bringing a Fulfilling and Engaging Experience Into the Workplace With Karoline Saffi

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2023 40:36


    Workology Podcast interview with Karoline Saffi, Chief People Officer at Mission Cloud, as part of the CHRO series. The post Episode 395: Bringing a Fulfilling and Engaging Experience Into the Workplace With Karoline Saffi appeared first on Workology.

    Episode 394: How Accommodations Benefit Everyone in the Organization With Emma Maclean & Marie Trudelle

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2023 33:55


    Workology Podcast interview with Emma MacLean & Marie Trudelle from Apprenti discussing how accommodations benefit everyone in the organization The post Episode 394: How Accommodations Benefit Everyone in the Organization With Emma Maclean & Marie Trudelle appeared first on Workology.

    Episode 393: CHRO Series – How Did You Start Your Career in HR? Part 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2023 21:16


    Workology Podcast 4th episode featuring excerpts from the best interviews of the CHRO series talking about how they began their careers. The post Episode 393: CHRO Series – How Did You Start Your Career in HR? Part 4 appeared first on Workology.

    Episode 392: Gaining Knowledge and Experience by Opening up to New Opportunities With Leslie Aument

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2023 37:15


    Workology Podcast interview with Leslie Aument, Head of People at Kojo Technologies, sharing advice on how to gain knowledge and experience. The post Episode 392: Gaining Knowledge and Experience by Opening up to New Opportunities With Leslie Aument appeared first on Workology.

    Episode 391: What Is Equity Centered UX With Zariah Cameron From Ally

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2023 36:47


    Workology Podcast interview with Zariah Cameron, first Equity Centered UX strategist at Ally, learning about Equity Centered UX. The post Episode 391: What Is Equity Centered UX With Zariah Cameron From Ally appeared first on Workology.

    Episode 390: Enhancing the Workplace With Neurodiversity With Dr. Scott Robertson, ODEP

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2023 26:27


    Workology Podcast interview with Dr. Scott Robertson, Senior Policy Advisor with ODEP, talking about neurodiversity in the workplace. The post Episode 390: Enhancing the Workplace With Neurodiversity With Dr. Scott Robertson, ODEP appeared first on Workology.

    Episode 389: CHRO Series – What Skills and Experience Do You Believe Are Absolute Requirements for a CHRO Role? Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2023 20:09


    Workology Podcast episode featuring excerpts from the CHRO series talking about the skills and experiences required for a CHRO role. The post Episode 389: CHRO Series – What Skills and Experience Do You Believe Are Absolute Requirements for a CHRO Role? Part 3 appeared first on Workology.

    Episode 388: Finding the Purpose in Your Organization's DEI Efforts With Benjamin McCall

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2023 58:35


    Workology Podcast interview with Benjamin McCall, Organizational Development and HR Strategy Consultant with his company, Focus Consulting. The post Episode 388: Finding the Purpose in Your Organization’s DEI Efforts With Benjamin McCall appeared first on Workology.

    Episode 387: Understanding the Business, Influencing, and Design Thinking With Gabrielle Lorestani

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2023 34:35


    Workology Podcast interview with Gabrielle Lorestani, People Operations consultant and founder of Gabrielle Lorestani Consultant. The post Episode 387: Understanding the Business, Influencing, and Design Thinking With Gabrielle Lorestani appeared first on Workology.

    Episode 386: Paying Attention to Help the Business Be Successful With Amy Cappellanti-Wolf From Cohesity

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2023 39:15


    Workology Podcast interview with Amy Cappellanti-Wolf, CHRO at Cohesity, as part of the CHRO podcast series. The post Episode 386: Paying Attention to Help the Business Be Successful With Amy Cappellanti-Wolf From Cohesity appeared first on Workology.

    Episode 385: Managing Employee Trauma at Work With Matthew Brown From Schoox

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2023 48:00


    Workology Podcast interview with Matthew Brown, Chief People and Culture Officer with Schoox, talking about workplace trauma. The post Episode 385: Managing Employee Trauma at Work With Matthew Brown From Schoox appeared first on Workology.

    Episode 384: ‘Is HR Your Friend?' With Franky Rhodes, People Operations Partner at TravelPerk

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2023 43:19


    Workology Podcast interview with Franky Rhodes, People Operations Partner at TravelPerk, and TikTok star @HRsAgentOfChaos. The post Episode 384: ‘Is HR Your Friend?' With Franky Rhodes, People Operations Partner at TravelPerk appeared first on Workology.

    Episode 383: Finding the Hidden Gems Within the Organization With Dr. Edie Goldberg, Founder of E. L. Goldberg & Associates

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2023 38:10


    Workology Podcast interview with Dr. Edie Goldberg, Founder of E. L. Goldberg & Associates talking about leveraging talent in employees. The post Episode 383: Finding the Hidden Gems Within the Organization With Dr. Edie Goldberg, Founder of E. L. Goldberg & Associates appeared first on Workology.

    Episode 382: Human Resources as a Business Partner With Lisa Novak From data.world

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2023 32:09


    Workology Podcast interview with Lisa Novak, Vice President of Employee Experience for data.world, as part of the CHRO series. The post Episode 382: Human Resources as a Business Partner With Lisa Novak From data.world appeared first on Workology.

    Episode 381: Benefits and Centers of Excellence With Lisa Woods From Walmart

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2023 25:25


    Workology Episode 381: Benefits and Centers of Excellence With Lisa Woods, Vice President of Physical & Emotional Wellbeing at Walmart. The post Episode 381: Benefits and Centers of Excellence With Lisa Woods From Walmart appeared first on Workology.

    Episode 380: Astrology and Human Resources With Jessica Munson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2023 43:49


    Workology Podcast interview with Jessica Munson talking about the connection between astrology and human resources. The post Episode 380: Astrology and Human Resources With Jessica Munson appeared first on Workology.

    Episode 379: How to Create a Sense of Belonging With Jackye Clayton From Textio

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2022 36:57


    One of the reasons why hiring people from underrepresented groups as the first stage is wrong is because you have people from underrepresented groups that are there. Ask them about their experiences. What do they would they like to see? What do they think are missing? Because they're having the conversations whether you know it […] The post Episode 379: How to Create a Sense of Belonging With Jackye Clayton From Textio appeared first on Workology.

    Episode 378: Trust and Understanding in the Disability Disclosure Conversation With Albert Kim

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2022 31:58


    When employees come to you and try to ask for accommodations. They have gone through so much thoughts already that when you are trying, when you kind of question it or ask for more details, then now the employee feel that, oh, next time I need to have more details, I need to justify my […] The post Episode 378: Trust and Understanding in the Disability Disclosure Conversation With Albert Kim appeared first on Workology.

    Episode 377: The Importance of Creating Inclusive Apprenticeships for Veterans With Kristin Strand

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2022 18:36


    One question I wanted to make sure to ask is for veterans. As you mentioned, you were the first veteran to go through the Apprenti program in Delaware. What would you like employers to know about the importance of creating inclusive apprenticeships, specifically for veterans? Episode 377: The Importance of Creating Inclusive Apprenticeships for Veterans […] The post Episode 377: The Importance of Creating Inclusive Apprenticeships for Veterans With Kristin Strand appeared first on Workology.

    Episode 376: CHRO Series – How Did You Start Your Career in HR? Part 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2022 15:51


    There is unprecedented interest in HR roles right now, and the journey to it as a career focus is as multidimensional as those that serve the industry in orgs across the globe. Jessica, I’m sure you find it too. It brings together such a unique skill set, experiences, perspectives, education levels that you don’t see […] The post Episode 376: CHRO Series – How Did You Start Your Career in HR? Part 3 appeared first on Workology.

    Episode 375: CHRO Series – What Skills and Experience Do You Believe Are Absolute Requirements for a CHRO Role? Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2022 17:31


    When I think about the requirements and where people may want to develop skills, I think firstly it’s talent, leadership overall and strategic business partnership, which for me means being able to understand the business. Think like a business leader and connect the dots for what the people, practices and programs are needed in order […] The post Episode 375: CHRO Series – What Skills and Experience Do You Believe Are Absolute Requirements for a CHRO Role? Part 2 appeared first on Workology.

    Episode 374: Digital Equity at Work and in Life With Bill Curtis-Davidson and Chris Wood

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2022 52:59


    But we’ve done a lot of work at PEAT in immersive technologies like virtual reality, that are offering new ways for employees to connect, communicate, and collaborate. They’re also providing ways for employers and governments and educators to build empathy and enhanced training, reskilling, and upskilling. And when the needs of people with disabilities and […] The post Episode 374: Digital Equity at Work and in Life With Bill Curtis-Davidson and Chris Wood appeared first on Workology.

    Episode 373: Apprenticeships as a Way of Eradicating Poverty With Joshua Johnson From JFF

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2022 40:49


    So the way I look at apprenticeship, it really can be used, in my opinion, as a way of eradicating poverty. And they can do that through the example I just used, which is individuals can come in with little to no experience and walk out as highly skilled in that occupation. Episode 373: Apprenticeships […] The post Episode 373: Apprenticeships as a Way of Eradicating Poverty With Joshua Johnson From JFF appeared first on Workology.

    Episode 372: Helping Employees Understand Their Benefits to Make the Right Choices With Chad Wilkins, HSA Bank

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2022 27:54


    A study of almost 24,000 employees at a major Fortune 100 company found that 61% of them chose the wrong health plan for their needs because they didn’t do the homework or do the math on those benefits offerings. And about one in three people are able to correctly identify the three common health insurance […] The post Episode 372: Helping Employees Understand Their Benefits to Make the Right Choices With Chad Wilkins, HSA Bank appeared first on Workology.

    Episode 371: Evolving the Reputation of HR for the Organization With Jill Waite, CPO at Portillo's Hot Dogs

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2022 32:28


    The biggest challenge was evolving the reputation of HR for the organization. It had been known as more of a compliance and regulatory or “you only called HR when you were in trouble,” to a strategic partner that was an enabler of our culture and supported the organization in its strategy and growth plans. Episode […] The post Episode 371: Evolving the Reputation of HR for the Organization With Jill Waite, CPO at Portillo's Hot Dogs appeared first on Workology.

    Episode 370: Tapping Into the Existing Potential of Young People for Social Justice With Dr Marvin Carr and Tiesa Leggett

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2022 24:13


    With a diverse range of perspectives and backgrounds necessary to thrive, we are creating collaborative partnerships and relationships with community-based organizations as well to ensure that young person’s success. And that’s what the difference is with Unlock Potential. Episode 370: Tapping Into the Existing Potential of Young People for Social Justice With Dr Marvin Carr […] The post Episode 370: Tapping Into the Existing Potential of Young People for Social Justice With Dr Marvin Carr and Tiesa Leggett appeared first on Workology.

    Episode 369: Making the Workplace Accessible Both for Employees and Contractors With Meryl Evans

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2022 33:09


    And with companies not putting effort into hiring people with disabilities, they’re sending a message to employees with invisible disabilities. According to Harvard Business Review, 76% of employees with disabilities do not disclose their disabilities at work. Episode 369: Making the Workplace Accessible Both for Employees and Contractors With Meryl Evans (@merylkevans)   Welcome to […] The post Episode 369: Making the Workplace Accessible Both for Employees and Contractors With Meryl Evans appeared first on Workology.

    Episode 368: Apprenticeship Programs to Keep Apprentices in the Company With Nicholas Morgan, ACS

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2022 43:08


    We actually have an HR apprenticeship in our organization that we built for ACS, and I think we’ve done 15 or 16 apprentices that work for ACS. They earned wages, but they got access to some really high-quality training while they were growing and many of which are still with us. And that’s one of […] The post Episode 368: Apprenticeship Programs to Keep Apprentices in the Company With Nicholas Morgan, ACS appeared first on Workology.

    Episode 367: A Head for Business and a Heart for People With Cindy Strong, VP of People for Outdoorsy

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2022 27:54


    HR in beta has such a ring of truth. When I think about pre-COVID, there was such confidence in HR resources. You could, you can almost close your eyes and imagine, like you’re reading a headline, you know, all the, the podcast and research and reference materials almost said, here’s the next big move for […] The post Episode 367: A Head for Business and a Heart for People With Cindy Strong, VP of People for Outdoorsy appeared first on Workology.

    Episode 366: Investing in Growth and Development to Succeed With Beth Ley From Kendra Scott

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2022 27:01


    We actually used the pandemic period to launch a whole new self-guided trading platform that we call Kendra Academy, where we wanted people to be able to do this on their time, their way. It’s short snippet learning and we have found great success in that and that people are really feeling like we’re investing […] The post Episode 366: Investing in Growth and Development to Succeed With Beth Ley From Kendra Scott appeared first on Workology.

    Episode 365: HiBob and Workology HR Benchmark Survey With Zoe Haimovitch – Part III

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2022 21:39


    Today’s episode is about the first HR Benchmark Survey that Hibob and Wokology recently launched and we wanted to share its results through a Webinar we named “Key Roles in HR: Uncovering New Trends & Research”. A full hour in which we were diving into the role of Human Resources with discussions on how we, as […] The post Episode 365: HiBob and Workology HR Benchmark Survey With Zoe Haimovitch – Part III appeared first on Workology.

    Episode 364: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging With Yesenia Bello, SVP of Diversity & Inclusion at iHeartMedia

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2022 44:03


    There’s so much that the HR Organization does. If each individual in charge of those roles is fully bought into the importance of DEI, let’s say equity in the compensation process, equity in the benefits process, inclusion and equity in the hiring process, and the, you know, how you basically think about compensation. If the […] The post Episode 364: Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging With Yesenia Bello, SVP of Diversity & Inclusion at iHeartMedia appeared first on Workology.

    Episode 363: Being a Disruptor in HR With Jessica Williams, VP of People at Refine Labs

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2022 34:49


    I consider myself to be a disruptor in the HR space, and I don’t want to do things like they’ve always been done. So I have a whole quote on, like, burn it all down and let’s rebuild it. Episode 363: Being a Disruptor in HR With Jessica Williams, VP of People at Refine Labs […] The post Episode 363: Being a Disruptor in HR With Jessica Williams, VP of People at Refine Labs appeared first on Workology.

    Episode 362: Understanding the Operations With Dona Costa, CPO at Gordon Ramsay North America

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 28, 2022 36:01


    As HR professionals, as recruiters, we are in direct control of the diversity of our company. I truly believe we all always want the best person for the role. My, my challenge is to always ask, are there not more females that are the best possible fit for the role? Are there not more minority […] The post Episode 362: Understanding the Operations With Dona Costa, CPO at Gordon Ramsay North America appeared first on Workology.

    Episode 361: CHRO Series – What Skills and Experience Do You Believe Are Absolute Requirements for a CHRO Role?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 22, 2022 16:19


    This podcast is part of a series on the Workology Podcast focused on the role and responsibilities of the Chief Human Resources Officer, or CHRO (often called Chief People Officer or VP of Talent). The CHRO is an executive or C-level role that deals with managing human resources, as well as with organizational development and […] The post Episode 361: CHRO Series – What Skills and Experience Do You Believe Are Absolute Requirements for a CHRO Role? appeared first on Workology.

    Episode 360: HiBob and Workology HR Benchmark Survey With Zoe Haimovitch – Part II

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 14, 2022 24:48


    Today’s episode is about the first HR Benchmark Survey that Hibob and Wokology recently launched and we wanted to share its results through a Webinar we named “Key Roles in HR: Uncovering New Trends & Research.”  A full hour in which we were diving into the role of Human Resources with discussions on how we, […] The post Episode 360: HiBob and Workology HR Benchmark Survey With Zoe Haimovitch – Part II appeared first on Workology.

    Episode 359: Being the Supplement to Communication With John Reeves Whitaker, CHRO at NPH

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2022 46:35


    But if you are considering benefits, it is basically one kind of an AI chat system where you can tell them your situation, what you’re looking for or what’s most important to you. And it can start recommending what parts of the benefit plan will be best for you, what you might not really need, […] The post Episode 359: Being the Supplement to Communication With John Reeves Whitaker, CHRO at NPH appeared first on Workology.

    Episode 358: Thinking Like a Business Leader to Drive Success With Sung Hae Kim, Fractional Chief People Officer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2022 31:15


    For me, I think the key difference is that I am less emotional about my work because there’s it’s not a longer, long-term commitment and you’ve got more than one company you’re supporting. And so I can truly focus on providing a service. So in other words, there’s a little bit less ego on my […] The post Episode 358: Thinking Like a Business Leader to Drive Success With Sung Hae Kim, Fractional Chief People Officer appeared first on Workology.

    Episode 357: Long-COVID and How It Impacts a Company With Pam Bingham From Intuit

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2022 21:57


    My calendar was everything to me. I calendared everything. Stand up, drink water. I have post-its all over the place because I wanted to make sure that I didn’t forget to, A, take care of myself and, B, and not forget. So really being able to restructure your position if you don’t work at home […] The post Episode 357: Long-COVID and How It Impacts a Company With Pam Bingham From Intuit appeared first on Workology.

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