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In this powerful episode of the Leadership Sandbox, Tammy J. Bond dives deep into a critical, yet often unspoken, challenge: the vital role of HR in effectively escalating difficult issues to leadership to safeguard organizational culture. Tammy acknowledges the very real fear of speaking upward that many HR professionals face, highlighting the common loyalty dilemma that can pit the health of the workplace culture against the perceived need to protect leadership reputation. Bond argues passionately that HR's silence on crucial matters actively erodes trust and allows toxic behaviors to fester, impacting employee engagement and overall workplace dynamics. This episode equips HR professionals with the courage and practical strategies to confront leadership when necessary, emphasizing that HR courage protects culture. Through a structured, four-step action plan, Tammy provides actionable insights on how to gather evidence, offer solutions (not just problems!), and engage in effective communication that drives real cultural change. Discover how HR can step into its personal power, championing a healthy and thriving organization. Key Takeaways for HR & Leaders: The Cost of Silence: Understand how HR's reluctance to speak up directly impacts organizational trust and allows toxic behaviors to perpetuate at all levels, including at the top of leadership. Culture by Design, Not Default: Recognize that a healthy workplace culture is a deliberate creation, not an accidental outcome. HR plays a crucial role in designing and protecting it. Evidence-Based Escalation: Learn the importance of strong documentation and concrete evidence when escalating concerns to leadership. This strengthens your position and drives action. Solution-Oriented Approach: Shift from merely identifying problems to proactively offering well-thought-out solutions to address systemic issues and improve workplace dynamics. Challenging for Trust: Discover why, paradoxically, challenging leadership when necessary can actually build trust and demonstrate HR's commitment to the well-being of the organization and its employees. HR's Personal Power: Be inspired to step into your full potential as an HR professional, advocating boldly for a positive organizational culture and fostering greater employee engagement. In This Episode, You'll Learn: The nuances of HR's loyalty dilemma and how to navigate it for the benefit of the organizational culture. Actionable strategies for effective escalation of sensitive issues to senior leadership. How communication and conflict resolution skills are paramount for HR in driving cultural change. The essential steps for HR professionals to champion culture and address toxic workplace dynamics. Why HR's courage protects culture while leadership silence can damage reputation. Chapters: 00:00 The Courage to Escalate in HR: Tammy introduces the vital, yet often challenging, role of HR in speaking truth to power. 03:18 Building Trust and Culture in Organizations: Explore how HR's actions (or inactions) directly impact organizational trust and the shaping of workplace culture. 08:25 Strategies for Effective Escalation: Gain practical guidance on how HR professionals can strategically and effectively escalate critical concerns to leadership. 13:05 The Role of HR in Confronting Leadership: Delve into the necessity for HR to courageously confront toxic behaviors and drive positive organizational behavior change. 18:11 Empowering HR to Champion Culture: Tammy inspires HR professionals to embrace their role as powerful advocates for a thriving workplace culture and stronger employee engagement. Ready to empower HR to be a true champion of your culture? Tune into this essential episode of the Leadership Sandbox with Tammy J. Bond! Listen Now: https://www.bondgroupenterprises.com/podcast #HR #Leadership #WorkplaceCulture #Trust #Communication #EmployeeEngagement #ConflictResolution #OrganizationalBehavior #TammyJBond #LeadershipSandbox #PlayingInTheSandbox #CultureChange #BraveConversations #WorkplaceDynamics  

In this episode, Joshua Wöhle, co-founder and CEO of Mindstone, joins us to explore how organizations—and individuals—can move beyond basic AI automation to truly augment their thinking and workflows. Joshua shares his personal systems for spotting high-leverage automation opportunities, including his weekly rituals that keep him ahead in the fast-evolving AI landscape.We dive into how Joshua uses AI as a thinking partner, from critiquing sales emails to shaping company strategy—illustrating that AI isn't just about doing things faster, but about doing them better. He breaks down the concept of the utility threshold, explains why iteration is key to unlocking AI's value, and reveals how non-technical teams can build bespoke internal tools without writing a single line of code.The conversation also highlights why HR—not IT—is the real power player in driving AI adoption, and how the shift from traditional SaaS to custom-built solutions is reshaping the future of work. Plus, Joshua reflects on his entrepreneurial journey—from scaling a 200-person company to running a lean, AI-augmented team at Mindstone.Whether you're curious about turning AI into your strategic ally, or wondering how to help your organization embrace AI beyond the buzzwords, this episode is packed with practical insights, mindset shifts, and a glimpse into what's next in AI-powered productivity.Key Takeaways:AI's Real Value: Augmentation Over Automation — Joshua explains why the biggest win with AI isn't cutting tasks—it's using AI to amplify your thinking. If you're only automating, you're missing out on AI as a creative and strategic partner.Crack the Code on the "Utility Threshold" — AI should save you time or improve outcomes. If it doesn't, you haven't hit the utility threshold yet. Joshua shares how to spot when AI becomes truly useful—and how small tweaks can unlock massive gains.Why You Should Build, Not Buy (No Coding Needed) — Forget pricey SaaS tools. Joshua reveals how anyone—yes, even non-tech teams—can quickly build custom AI solutions that fit their workflow, saving time, money, and boosting flexibility.HR: The Unexpected Hero of AI Adoption — It's not your CTO driving AI success—it's HR. Joshua makes the case for why empowering people, not just deploying tech, is key to creating AI-augmented teams that thrive in the future of work.LinkedIn: Joshua Wöhle | LinkedInMindstone: Mindstone - Empower Your Team with Practical AI Skills00:00 Introduction to Joshua Wöhle and Mindstone01:10 Personal Practices for Automation02:35 Early Wins in AI Automation11:23 Levels of AI Proficiency14:59 Utility Threshold in AI24:51 AI in Organizational Structures33:21 Introduction to the Early Space and AI Integration33:45 Joshua's Entrepreneurial Journey and AI Augmentation34:37 Challenges and Breakthroughs with AI35:32 The Evolution of Building with Generative AI37:56 The Future of SaaS and Internal Development40:34 Practical Examples of AI Implementation50:14 The Importance of Iteration and High-Value Tasks54:56 Concluding Thoughts and Reflections

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we sit down with Sarnjit Kaur, Chief People Officer International at Cox Automotive Inc., to explore how HR leaders can transform data into board-level ROI.Sarnjit shares how HR teams can elevate people analytics from operational metrics to strategic insights, and how combining empathy with business acumen can unlock real impact.

Workplace culture isn't an HR project, it's a leadership priority. One of the biggest challenges companies face is when CEOs don't see culture as their responsibility. But without top-down commitment, even the best HR efforts fall flat. Real change starts at the top. What doesn't work? Band-aid perks like free lunches or ping-pong tables. As Nia Pommerenke, my guest from “ Better HR Business Podcast puts it: “No one will stick around for the coffee if the culture is bad.” What does work? Clarity, consistent action, and embedding culture into every part of the organization, from hiring to performance reviews to how managers lead every day. I recently spoke with Nia Pommerenke, Founder and Culture Transformation Consultant from of SeaBright Culture Solutions, about the real challenges organizations face when trying to build strong, engaging cultures, and why leadership commitment is key to meaningful change. Nia has dedicated over twenty-five years to the human resources field, with a particular passion for shaping how people experience work through culture, engagement, and leadership. In a wide-ranging discussion, Nia and I talked about: ✅ Why CEO leadership is essential for setting culture and leading by example. ✅ How quick fixes often fail to address deeper cultural issues. ✅ What truly drives engagement—purpose, psychological safety, growth, and trust. ✅ Why HR can't do it alone—culture change requires shared ownership. ✅ How adaptability demands investment in upskilling, clarity, and resilience. ✅ Tips for starting smart in HR consulting: focus on visibility, marketing, and clear value ✅ And much more. Website: www.seabrighthr.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/nia-pommerenke For show notes and to see details of our previous guests, check out the podcast page here: www.GetMoreHRClients.com/Podcast  HR BUSINESS GROWTH RESOURCES Get the new book - Grow A Successful HR Business Your Way Consulting Services For HR Software And Consulting Firms: Consulting Services. VISIT GET MORE HR CLIENTS Want more clients for your HR-related consultancy or HR Tech business? Visit the Get More HR Clients website for articles, newsletters, podcasts, videos, resources, and more.

HR is at a tipping point: lead with data or risk being led by others. As organisations face growing complexity - from AI disruption to shifting stakeholder expectations - the role of HR is changing fast. Today's Chief People Officers are expected to do more than care for culture - they're expected to influence strategy, shape business outcomes, and back it all up with data. In this episode of the Digital HR Leaders podcast, host David Green is joined by Dean Carter, former Chief People Officer at Patagonia, Sears, Fossil, and Guild, and now Founder and Chief Experience Officer at Modern Executive Solutions. Dean has spent his career pushing HR beyond tradition, embedding people analytics at the core of strategy and helping organisations hire the next generation of transformative HR leaders. Tune in, as they explore: The story behind Dean's analytics awakening, and how it reshaped his approach to HR Why so many HR teams get stuck in “dashboard delivery”, and how to move toward insight and impact How renaming his team to “Insights and Outcomes” changed executive expectations The measurable business and human value of Patagonia's four-day workweek Why HR must reclaim workforce planning, and treat it as a strategic lever, not a finance function Today's Heads of People Analytics skillsets need to step into CPO roles What separates data-driven HR teams that lead from those that react This episode, sponsored by Worklytics, brings clarity and urgency to a conversation every people leader needs to hear. It is more than a call for better reporting - it's a roadmap for turning HR into a strategic powerhouse. Worklytics helps leaders understand how work actually happens with data-driven insights into collaboration, productivity and AI adoption. By analysing real work patterns - from meetings to tool usage - they empower teams to work smarter, not harder. And here's something special: Worklytics is offering Digital HR Leaders listeners a complimentary AI adoption assessment to understand how your teams are really using AI - and where untapped potential lies. But don't wait - spots are limited. Learn more at worklytics.co/ai Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In Episode 23, of Season 5 of Driven by Data: The Podcast, Kyle Winterbottom is joined by Angela Le Mathon, Vice President; People Data & Analytics at GSK, where they discuss the role of HR in an Agentic AI enabled world and it's implications on the workforce, which includes;Differences between applying analytics in HR versus other domains. Why people analytics is usually an afterthought.Why other business areas get more funding for analytics work. How large companies are using data and analytics to manage their workforce.Why people and skills can't be measured equally.The key metrics that organisations expect from people analytics.Why the sophistication of GenAI has helped HR and people analytics.The impact that AI is likely to have on the workforce. The rise of the digital workforce. How humans and agents will co-exist.Why execs will have to change the way they manage their organisation. Why HR has the opportunity to reinvent itself.Why workforce planning and org design will be critical to success in an Agentic AI world. How the roles undertaken by humans will change. Why skills will become less important.Why L&D budgets will reduce as a by-product of agents. Why humans will be forced to step up their game. The two waves of Agentic Ai implications on the workforce. Figuring out what humans do with the extra time that they'll have. What organisations need to do to be Agentic AI ready.Why the relationship between HR and Technology will need to transform. Why People Analytics will become part of the core Data Leadership team. Figuring out how ‘at risk' you'll be. Navigating DEI though the lens of people/HR data and analytics. The future of HR in an AI world.Thanks to our sponsor, Data Literacy Academy.Data Literacy Academy is leading the way in transforming enterprise workforces with data literacy across the organisation, through a combination of change management and education. In today's data-centric world, being data literate is no longer a luxury, it's a necessity.If you want successful data product adoption, and to keep driving innovation within your business, you need to start with data literacy first.At Data Literacy Academy, we don't just teach data skills. We empower individuals and teams to think critically, analyse effectively, and make decisions confidently based on data. We're bridging the gap between business and data teams, so they can all work towards aligned outcomes.From those taking their first steps in data literacy to seasoned experts looking to fine-tune their skills, our data experts provide tailored classes for every stage. But it's not just learning tracks that we offer. We embed a deep data culture shift through a transformative change management programme.We take a people-first approach, working closely with your executive team to win the hearts and minds. We know this will drive the company-wide impact that data teams want to achieve.Get in touch and find out how you can unlock the full potential of data in your organisation. Learn more at www.dl-academy.com.

In this empowering episode of the Wisdom for Nonprofits Podcast, Betina Pflug welcomes HR powerhouse Dr. Tiffany E. Slater, CEO of HR TailorMade. With over 25 years of experience across diverse industries, Dr. Tiffany brings expert insights into how small businesses and nonprofits can future-proof their organizations with intentional hiring, impactful onboarding, and a focus on employee experience. Tune in as Betina and Dr. Tiffany unpack: How to stop “winging it” when it comes to onboarding The direct link between employee experience and retention Why HR audits are essential for small and growing teams Real-life examples of increased satisfaction and engagement The true ROI of hiring the right person from the start

In this episode of The Belonging Project, I'm joined by Carol Paddison, a people leader with over 20 years of experience, and now co-founder of Fractional Human Resources. Carol shares her journey from in-house HR leadership to co-creating a consultancy that brings senior-level HR expertise to small and scaling businesses—just when they need it, and only as much as they need.We talk about the evolving landscape of HR, the importance of fostering belonging in organisations, and the unique challenges faced by startups and scale-ups. Carol shares her insights on the differences between traditional HR roles and modern people-centric approaches (the differences between HR and People & Culture teams), emphasising the need for flexibility and inclusivity in the workplace. Flexibility is probably my favorite one. We implemented flexible bank holidays, remembers Carol.The conversation also touches on the role of leadership in creating a culture of belonging and the impact of hybrid work arrangements on employee engagement.How can leaders foster belonging in SMEs? asks FiorenzaVulnerability is really key for leaders, replies CarolCarol also shares brilliant insights on making people feel safe and seen at work, why performance frameworks shouldn't be about ticking boxes, and how clear, values-led communication builds trust across teams.Whether you're a founder, a people leader, or navigating your own career pivot into the HR space, there's so much wisdom in this conversation.Key moments02:51 Carol's Journey in HR04:35 HR vs People & Culture terminology06:54 Characteristics of HR in start-ups and scale-ups08:25 Tools to foster belonging in start-ups and scale-ups14:09 The Role of HR in Belonging16:14 Leadership's Influence on Belonging18:53 The Impact of Hybrid Work on Belonging22:30 Integrating Belonging into HR Practices24:31 Personal Experiences Shaping HR PerspectivesConnect with Carol:

How can HR build agility in a BANI World? In a world that feels increasingly brittle, anxious, nonlinear and incomprehensible (BANI), how can HR leaders design talent strategies that keep pace with constant disruption? Three years since his last appearance, Loïc Michel, Co-Founder and CEO of 365Talents, returns to the Digital HR Leaders podcast to sit down with David Green and discuss how HR can shift from reactive to truly adaptive strategies in the face of ongoing global uncertainty. Explore how HR can build resilience and relevance by focusing on skills, agility and AI-powered innovation. In this episode, expect to learn more about: What a BANI world means for workforce planning and HR strategy The concept of adaptive talent intelligence and its real-world applications Examples of organisations leading the way with agile talent practices Why HR struggles to move fast, and what's standing in the way Practical steps to implement skills-based transformation without long delays The role of agentic AI and how 365Talents is using it to drive change How people analytics and strategic workforce planning fit into this transformation An “uncomfortable truth” about AI and the future of skills in HR If you're looking to simplify transformation, stay ahead of disruption, and future-proof your workforce strategy in a world that won't wait, this episode – sponsored by 365Talents – is for you. 365Talents takes a flexible, tailored approach to skills and talent management—because no two businesses are the same. Their adaptive talent intelligence solutions empower HR teams to move faster, build skills-based strategies, and deliver real impact at scale. Want to learn more? Visit www.365talents.com And don't forget to explore the latest thinking on skills and job architecture in this in-depth playbook: The Skills and Job Architecture Playbook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How can you build a fit for purpose company? Why should you get comfortable asking for help?My guest on this episode is Lisa Chang, EVP & Chief People Officer, The Coca-Cola CompanyDuring our conversation Lisa and I discuss:How asking for help is not a sign of weakness, but rather sign of strength.Why HR leaders must focus on creating value through talent and organizational capabilities.How Coca-Cola is embracing a “Head, Heart, Hand” strategy to optimize and deploy AI technologies. Why HR functions need to embrace the manta of “progress over perfection.”The concept of people sustainability and its importance for long-term organizational success. Connecting with Lisa: Connect with Lisa Chang on LinkedInEpisode Sponsor: Next-Gen HR Accelerator - Learn more about this best-in-class leadership development program for next-gen HR leadersElevate 2025 - Learn more about this once a year, 3-week virtual program focused on taking your strategic capabilities and business impact to the next level with 16 interactive sessions led by 18 HR thought leaders.HR Leader's Blueprint - 18 pages of real-world advice from 100+ HR thought leaders. Simple, actionable, and proven strategies to advance your career.Succession Planning Playbook: In this focused 1-page resource, I cut through the noise to give you the vital elements that define what “great” succession planning looks like.

In this episode, I'm diving into all things HR in the wedding and events world—because let's be real, planning dreamy days doesn't mean your backend operations should be a nightmare. We're talking about some of the most common missteps pros make when it comes to classifying employees, setting up pay structures, and building a team culture that actually works. I'm breaking down the legal stuff in a way that doesn't make your eyes glaze over—and sharing how to make HR work for your business (not against it).What You'll Learn ✨ The HR headaches that are way too common in the wedding and events industry ⚖️ Why getting employee vs. contractor classification right really matters

In this episode of the E1B2 Collective Podcast, we challenge the traditional view of HR as a support function and highlight its role as a critical driver of business success. Every major Head of HR—Internal Communications, Talent Acquisition, Change Management, CHRO, DEI, Organizational Development, and HR Tech—must have full strategic ownership to create real impact.When these leaders take charge of strategy and empower managers overseeing pods of 10-100 employees, organizations move beyond disconnected HR initiatives and build a cohesive, employee-first culture that fuels performance, retention, and bottom-line growth.We'll discuss:Why HR silos hold companies back—and how cross-functional alignment accelerates successHow top HR leaders can equip managers with the right tools and frameworks to apply best practices effectivelyThe intersection of strategy and empathy—how HR leadership fosters a culture of trust, innovation, and sustainable business outcomesThis episode is a must-listen for HR leaders, team managers, and executives looking to build high-performing teams and drive meaningful change. Tune in now.

Could saving your organization thousands (or even millions) of dollars affect the vibrant culture you're working to build? How about your ability to hire or retain the right people? In this episode of Build a Vibrant Culture, Nicole sits down with Robert L. Day, founder of WeAudit.com and author of The Great American Heist: How Credit Card Processors Steal Businesses' Profits. With over 30 years of experience in finance and merchant processing, Robert shares eye-opening insights on how businesses can identify and eliminate hidden fees, protect their bottom line, and ultimately safeguard jobs.They discuss why cost savings are just as critical as revenue growth, how businesses unknowingly lose millions due to unethical credit card processing fees, and why HR professionals should care about financial efficiency. Plus, Robert shares his personal journey—from an unsettled childhood to becoming a leader in financial auditing—and why he's passionate about saving companies and families alike.In this episode, Nicole and Robert discuss: [00:05:55] The hidden cost of ignoring savings[00:18:52] Why saving a dollar is more powerful than earning a dollar[00:37:29] Why HR & leadership must care about cost savingsRobert's books: The Great American Heist https://a.co/d/87pScglSuccessonomics https://a.co/d/7WKEXQLCelebrating 365 Days of Gratitude https://a.co/d/fmYk71iRobert's website: weAudit.comFollow Robert at:X: https://x.com/Robert_L_DayLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robertlday/We are so grateful to Robert for joining us at the Build a Vibrant Culture podcast! 

In this episode, we sit down with Laurent Aufils, Chief People Officer at Orange Business, to discuss how HR leaders can play a strategic role in business transformation, why engagement is critical for success, and how AI is shaping the future of HR.Laurent shares his journey from finance to HR, the importance of aligning HR with business objectives, and how data-driven decision-making can drive workforce planning, talent retention, and leadership development.

HR can be your greatest asset as a leader - or it can feel like a frustrating roadblock. The difference? How you engage and leverage your HR team.In this episode, I sit down with Lisa Young, HR Coach and Founder of HRHQ, to unpack how new and emerging managers can build a strong relationship with HR to lead better, avoid costly mistakes, and create high performing teams.Whether you're navigating performance management, employee engagement, or leadership development, this episode will help you shift from viewing HR as a compliance function to seeing it as a strategic partner that makes leadership easier.Here's what you'll learn: - Why HR is a critical function for leaders to engage with- How to use HR strategically to improve leadership skills- The biggest mistakes leaders make when working with HR- What happens when leaders ignore or underutilise HR- Three practical ways to leverage HR to lead betterHR isn't just for policies and paperwork. It's a tool that can help you lead better, faster, and smarter. If this episode resonated with you, let me know! Send me a DM on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ or ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠ and let me know how you're going to leverage HR in your leadership.If this episode changed how you think about working with HR, share it with another new manager or business owner who needs to hear it.Links and Resources Mentioned:⁠⁠- The one minute manager [book] ⁠⁠- Join the ⁠⁠Leaders Lounge⁠⁠ - The coaching and community membership for new and emerging managers who want to lead with confidence (without the overwhelm). Get real time coaching and strategy to level up your leadership skills without doing it alone! Join now before the next quarterly challenge kicks off in April!Are we connected? If not, connect here:Website: ⁠⁠tashpieterse.com⁠⁠Instagram: ⁠⁠@tash_pieterse⁠⁠LinkedIn: ⁠⁠tashpieterse⁠⁠Want to connect with Lisa?Website: https://yourhrhq.co.nz/Linked In: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-young-exceedhr/⁠⁠Are you enjoying the Lead With Less podcast? You can leave a review on Apple or Spotify, or submit a question in the Q&A section on Spotify and we'll get back to you!

In this episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we welcome Stuart Martin, HR Executive at Lloyds Banking Group, to discuss the role of AI in reimagining work and transforming HR operations.Stuart dives into how generative AI is reshaping employee experiences, automating tasks, and addressing skill shortages. He also highlights the importance of creating scalable, agile systems to enhance productivity and personalization in the workplace.

In this episode, Kaila and Kyle are joined by Hannah Williams, founder and host of @SalaryTransparentStreet, to talk about the importance of salary transparency, why it's still such an uncomfortable thing to talk about, and how to negotiate for a higher salary. 00:00 Intro 00:45 Hannah Williams and Salary Transparent Street 01:24 When Hannah first realized she was being underpaid 07:51 The experience of filming Salary Transparent Street 11:06 Why it's so important to consider being transparent about your salary 15:44 Why HR professionals are in favor of salary transparency  17:41 Negotiation tactics 19:41 On leveraging an outside offer to increase your salary 24:00 Salary guessing game Salary Transparent Street's Salary Database: https://www.salarytransparentstreet.com/salary-database  Want to get all of Kaila & Kyle's career resources? Subscribe to Per My Last Email: https://www.permylastemailshow.com/  Watch Per My Last Email on YouTube:   @PerMYLastEmailShow Follow Per My Last Email Instagram: @permylastemailshow TikTok: @permylastemailshow Twitter: @permylast_email Have a question for us? Send us an email or voice note to permylastemail@morningbrew.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Each week on Per My Last Email, Morning Brew's resident career experts Kaila and Kyle – whose careers have collectively spanned the corporate, government, nonprofit and startup sectors – debate the trickiest challenges in work life, and share tactics on how to overcome them. Share the show with a friend, and leave us a review on your favorite podcast app! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of We're Only Human, host Ben Eubanks engages in an enlightening conversation with Jason Lawson, an HR veteran with over 30 years of experience. They delve into the importance of building strong relationships with leaders, the critical role of trust in the workplace, and the evolving views on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). Jason shares profound insights on making HR policies more humane and treating employees as individuals. He highlights the significance of moving beyond administrative tasks to become a strategic partner in the business. Jason also stresses the role of creating a community at work, even in remote environments, and the impact of being one's authentic self. The episode is a master class in HR leadership, focusing on making an impact through humane treatment, trust-building, and fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.00:00 Introduction and Welcome00:40 Meet Jason Lawson01:09 Why HR?02:17 Real Stories, Real Impact05:44 The Human Side of HR12:40 Building Relationships and Trust23:05 Creating Community in the Workplace28:10 Challenges in HR and DEI33:24 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsConnect with Jason on LinkedInSee the show archives and sign up for episode updates

Why is strategic HR leadership essential for driving the success and growth of your business? In this episode of The CEO Project, Jim Schleckser speaks with Dethra U. Giles, founder and CEO of ExecuPrep, a premier talent and performance management consulting firm. Dethra shares insights from her extensive experience in conflict resolution and organizational development, advocating for intentional career mapping and coaching as essential tools for advancing from managerial to executive roles. Together, they discuss the evolving role of HR professionals, emphasizing the importance of adopting a business-oriented mindset to drive strategic decision-making and effective communication with top executives. Dethra offers practical advice on cultivating a culture of recognition, enabling leaders to delegate effectively, and aligning organizational goals to achieve sustainable growth. Key Takeaways: → How intentional career mapping and coaching help individuals transition from managerial to executive roles → Why HR professionals adopting a business-oriented mindset enhances strategic decision-making → How delegating responsibilities and creating systems drive organizational growth and scalability → Why praising specific behaviors motivates teams and improves performance, productivity, and profits → Why aligning HR strategies with organizational goals is critical for driving business success More from Dethra U. Giles ExecuPrep's Chief CEO and founder, Dethra's mission is to architect frameworks that elevate businesses through strategic HR leadership. Her expertise in conflict resolution and organizational development is bolstered by a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) certification, enabling her to forge robust, high-performing teams. In her dual role as a transformative keynote speaker, she leverages years of experience to inspire change and drive company-wide growth. Harnessing adept problem-solving skills and a passion for training and development, she is committed to nurturing talent and optimizing employee engagement and retention. Contact: dugiles@execuprep.com Website: https://www.execuprep.com/ Listen To The: Happily Ever Employed Podcast LinkedIn: @dethragiles Instagram: @dethra_giles Facebook: @DethraGilesCEO If you are an experienced CEO looking to grow your company, visit https://www.TheCEOProject.com You can also reach Jim by email: Jim@TheCEOProject.com LinkedIn: @theceoproject Instagram: @the_ceoproject Twitter/X: @the_CEO_Project Facebook:  @IncCEOproject

Why do HR leaders need to be talent mavens, employee advocates, and company defenders? How can you shift from a cost mindset to a return on investment mindset?My guest on this episode is Jackson Lynch, CHRO at Sunnova and founder of the “Talent Sherpa” newsletterDuring our conversation Jackson and I discuss: Why you need to meet the business where it is and not where you wish it would be.Why CHROs and CEOs need to be aligned on 'what good looks like' for an effective partnership.The three essential 'hats' HR leaders must wear: Talent Maven, Employee Advocate, and Company Defender.The role of business acumen in enabling HR leaders to predict outcomes and shape future work strategies.Why HR leaders need to shift from a cost to a return on investment mindset.Connecting with Jackson: Connect with Jackson Lynch on LinkedInLearn more or subscribe to Jackson's newsletter, Talent SherpaEpisode Sponsor: Next-Gen HR Accelerator - Learn more about this best-in-class leadership development program for next-gen HR leaders

In this episode of Don't Waste the Chaos, host Kerri Roberts dives deep into the world of legal compliance in human resources, sharing essential best practices for business owners and HR professionals. Whether you're running a small business without a full-time HR team or overseeing a growing company, staying compliant with employment laws and regulations is crucial. Kerri outlines 7 key strategies, from keeping up with ever-evolving laws to documenting everything thoroughly and conducting employee training. Tune in to learn how to create a culture of fairness and transparency while avoiding costly legal pitfalls. Tune in to hear: Why HR compliance is more than just avoiding legal issues—it's about building trust and transparency in your company. The top 7 best practices for staying compliant, from creating solid employment policies to conducting regular audits. How to ensure legal compliance even if you don't have a full-time HR person on staff. Practical steps for business owners, like outsourcing HR functions, using software, and offering employee training, to ensure compliance and protect their business. Resources mentioned: Discover the secret to effective hiring with our free guide: Six Essential Steps to Transform Your Interview Process. Go to saltandlightadvisors.com/hiring to grab our free guide today. Are you an employer who wants to use science to make stronger, data-backed decisions across the entire employee lifecycle? Using Predictive Index will help you create a people-focused strategy and provide a clear understanding of how to improve candidate experience, employee morale and performance, leading to higher productivity and better business results. Stop wasting time and money by churning through candidates, employees, and missed business goals. PI is here to help you lift your business by making better people decisions. Go to saltandlightadvisors.com/predictiveindex to learn more. Join our weekly newsletter: HR and Operations insights for business professionals: https://www.saltandlightadvisors.com/contact Women looking to expand professionally and personally: https://www.saltandlightforwomen.com/contact Connect on IG: https://www.instagram.com/saltandlightadvisors https://www.instagram.com/saltandlightforwomen https://www.instagram.com/dontwastethechaos Check out Don't Waste the Chaos on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Ikyi0-jxcAI?si=7eR8I6YZll-lYI7i Visit our website: www.dontwastethechaos.com Don't Waste the Chaos, Embrace It!

This week on Upstream, former Netflix HR executive Patty McCord sits down with Nolan Church and Kelli Dragovich to dive deep into the creation and impact of Netflix's renowned culture deck, hailed as a pivotal document in Silicon Valley. Patty shares the evolution of the deck over 10 years with Netflix's management team, the challenges of scaling a rapidly growing company, and the importance of building high-performance teams. They discuss the intricacies of leadership, feedback, and the evolving workplace culture, post-pandemic. Patty also offers a candid look at HR's role in nurturing dynamic work environments. —

What does it mean to have ethical AI? How can you ensure your organization is balancing innovation and risk when using AI?My guest on this episode is Reid Blackman, PhD, author of “Ethical Machines” and CEO and Founder, Virtue, a digital ethical risk consultancyDuring our conversation Reid and I discuss: Why balancing innovation with ethical considerations is crucial for HR functions using AI in talent processes.How HR leaders can mitigate AI risks by properly vetting vendors and asking the right questions about bias detection and mitigation.The role of HR in communicating ethical AI practices and fostering a culture of trust and transparency.The importance of adopting appropriate metrics to measure bias and fairness in AI.Why HR leaders should not be intimidated by AI, but instead should learn AI to ensure it is implemented in an ethically and responsible way.Connecting with Reid Blackman: Connect with Reid Blackman on LinkedInLearn more about Reid, Ethical Machines, and his consulting firm, Virtue. Episode Sponsors: Deeper Signals - Click here to get your free Core Drivers assessment and 14-day free trial! Elevate by Future of HR - Reserve your spot now to learn from 21 top HR thought leaders.Next-Gen HR Accelerator - Learn more about this best-in-class leadership development program for next-gen HR leaders

How do you create a culture of bold innovation? How can HR leaders develop their business acumen?My guest on this episode is Ginger King, CHRO at Kohler Co. During our conversation Ginger and I discuss: Why everyone should design their own "rotational program" early in their career to get a variety of experiences.Why HR leaders need to be able to articulate the business reasoning, purpose, and expected outcome for their initiatives.How next-gen HR leaders can develop and deepen their business acumen.Why a common purpose is the foundation for Kohler's culture of innovation and delighting the customer.How her experience as a P&L owner driving a turnaround influenced her leadership style and approach to HR.Connecting with Ginger King: Connect with Ginger King on LinkedInEpisode Sponsors: Deeper Signals - Click here to get your free Core Drivers assessment and 14-day free trial! Elevate by Future of HR - Reserve your spot now to learn from 21 top HR thought leaders.Next-Gen HR Accelerator - Learn more about this best-in-class leadership development program for next-gen HR leaders

This week on Build a Vibrant Culture, we're diving into the world of happy workplaces with the delightful Megan Cook, Co-Founder and Chief Administrative Officer of Happy Companies. Megan is passionate about helping others build exceptional teams and believes in the power of understanding to foster deeper connections for personal and professional growth. As a self-professed data nerd, she loves diving into numbers and oversees critical functions like HR, finance, and administrative operations at Happy Companies. Megan collaborates closely with the Happy Science team to enhance workplace behaviors and dynamics through the Happy assessment. Her goal? To ignite passion in everyone, helping them feel understood and empowered to be their best selves. Megan shares how you can transform your company culture from "meh" to magnificent.In this episode, you'll discover:[02:30] Why HR needs to ditch the "principal's office" vibe and embrace people-power[14:45] The secret sauce for building trust and connection (even in remote teams!)[21:30] How assessments can be your BFF in understanding team dynamics[23:00] The power of the Happy Assessment in boosting workplace relationships[44:00] Why AI might actually help us be more human at work (really!)[50:00] The power of being a lifelong learner and book nerd (unite!)Ready to level up your leadership? Try these:[36:15] Schedule intentional connection time with your team (popcorn optional, but recommended!)[24:00] Embrace assessments to decode those tricky work style differences[46:30] Use tech to streamline the boring stuff so you can focus on the people stuff[51:30] Pick up a leadership book and get your learn on!A big thank you to Megan Cook for bringing her enthusiasm, expertise, and infectious passion for creating vibrant workplace cultures to our show. Her insights on building connections, embracing technology, and fostering continuous learning are sure to inspire leaders to create happier, more engaged teams. We're grateful for her time and can't wait to see the positive impact she continues to make in the world of work!Book Nook (aka Resources Mentioned):"Actualized Leadership: Meeting Your Shadow and Maximizing Your Potential" by William Sparks"Rocket Fuel: The One Essential Combination That Will Get You More of What You Want from Your Business" by Gino WickmanAnything by Patrick Lencioni (Megan's on a binge!)"Work Rules! Insights from Inside Google That Will Transform How You Live and Lead" by Laszlo Bock"The 5 Levels of Leadership: Proven Steps to Maximize Your Potential" by John Maxwell"Servant Leadership: A Journey into the Nature of Legitimate Power and Greatness" by Robert GreenleafWant more Megan in your life? (We don't blame you!)Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megancook-hc23/Check out Happy CompaniesTry Happy FREE!! 

What does the research say when it comes to developing leaders?Why is there a “knowing-doing” gap when it comes implementing talent management practices?My guests on this episode are three well known HR thought leaders: Dave Ulrich, Bob Eichinger, and Allan Church. During our conversation Dave, Bob, Allan and I discuss:Why skills-based organizations are an incomplete method of talent management.How to think about and define leadership potential?Why HR leaders need to asking what leadership do we need to have to be successful in the future?The reasons why organizations struggle to develop a leadership bench. How talent management professionals can elevate their impact. Connecting with Bob, Dave and AllanConnect with Bob Eichinger on LinkedIn or his company, TalentTelligentConnect with Dave Ulrich on LinkedIn Connect with Allan Church on LinkedInResources and Articles Mentioned in this Episode: Dave Ulrich's Weekly LinkedIn NewsletterPepsiCo's Formula for Leadership Potential by Allan Church & Sergio EzamaWhy Talent Management and Succession Bench Building Aren't Working Today: As Least Not as Well as They Could! by Dave Ulrich, Allan H. Church, Bob Eichinger, and Roger Pearman Episode Sponsor: BizLibrary - Where Learning HappensDeeper Signals - Click here to get your free Core Drivers assessment!

Martin Low is the Founder and CEO of On Plane Consulting, a consulting firm that helps small businesses and startups optimize and scale. Having held HR Director positions at multiple successful companies, Martin bring a wealth of experience to the table. In this episode, Martin talks about the fact that despite the evergreen landscape of new and emerging technologies, businesses still need one essential resource: people. Chapters[0:00 - 9:17] Introduction•   Welcome, Martin!•   Today's Topic: Why A Business' People are More Important Than Its Technologies [9:18 - 18:23] Why can't businesses just rely more on technology and less on people?•   If you rely less on people, those you do rely on will matter much more•   Emerging technologies likely won't replace people so much as improve their productivity [18:24 - 27:15] As someone in HR, how do you facilitate technological change within your business?•   Good data and insights into a business' current state are essential•   Why HR practitioners should be business minded (and vice-versa) [27:14 - 38:00] How HR practitioners can drive progress within their business•   Data will help you identify problems and build a business case for the solution•   Building a solution for reducing the people cost of a business [38:01 - 38:55] Closing•   Thanks for listening! Quotes“[HR] data will do a couple of things for you: . . . it'll tell you if you really have a problem, and it'll help you show others that it might be.”“If you can [reduce the people cost of a business] by 1 or 2%, it's night-and-day for the profitability because that can all drop straight down to the bottom line.”Contact:Martin's LinkedInDavid's LinkedInDwight's LinkedInPodcast Manger: Karissa HarrisEmail us!

A growing mental health crisis, particularly since 2020, has put HR professionals on the front line in many organizations. This, coupled with the difficulties of the job, such as dealing with redundancies, legal issues, employee emotional wellbeing, and even employee death, means that HR needs support more than ever. Joining the podcast is Julie Turney, Founder and CEO of HR@Heart Consulting, who shares lots of brilliant ideas for people in HR to get the support they need to do their jobs effectively. We hear about the importance of having coaches and mentors for your career, resources for support, how to set healthy boundaries, and much more. Key moments: The importance of HR for HR Why there's a greater need for trauma and response training for HR today Why HR professionals need mentors How to be intentional about networking Why people in HR need to set healthy boundaries Resources to get support Key links: Subscribe to HR Unplugged Series: https://www.bamboohr.com/resources/podcasts/hr-unplugged/ Join HR Heroes Slack Community: https://join.slack.com/t/hrheroesworkspace/shared_invite/zt-21ad3f1r8-dkWC2EdmyhxUAHw9cGLdQw Bamboo HR Homepage: https://www.bamboohr.com/

If a practice owner's team is their most important resource, then managing that team effectively should be a top priority. Given the complexity of national employment laws and local requirements, the DIY approach to HR can pose a lot of challenges. In the event of an error – even an innocent mistake – a lawsuit can easily result. In this episode, we're talking to Ali Oromchian, co-founder and CEO at HR for Health, founding attorney at Dental and Medical Counsel, PC, and acclaimed thought leader in the healthcare industry.  We'll discuss the primary functions of HR in healthcare like hiring and handling terminations, and managing HR in the business. Ali will share with us: Why HR compliance is crucial for healthcare practices  What are some common HR mistakes that practice owners make How much a typical HR compliance issue can cost practice owners Answers to common HR questions about compensation and benefits How adopting an integrated HR partnership can save owners time and money Why Provide has a new partnership with HR for Health Are you ready to take the next step in scaling up your practice ownership dreams? Visit getprovide.com.

Get ready for a masterclass of an episode with Alex Chausovsky, the Director of Analytics and Consulting at Bundy Group. Alex gives us detailed breakdowns of the top things you need to know about the current economic climate, the labor market, and the M&A world. We hear about his varied career story and the key lessons he's picked up from his time in market research and investment banking. He gives his advice for those running businesses, hiring talent, selling businesses, and making decisions around growth and profitability. A theme throughout this episode is the importance of focusing on what matters and not getting lost in the noise and wealth of information out there. To say this episode is packed with advice would be putting it lightly! In this episode, find out: Alex's career story from market research to M&A to investment banking The three top takeaways we need to know about economic changes How Alex first started working with Miller Research Why businesses need to think more strategically about talent management Three things that are impacting the labor market at the moment Why HR needs a seat at the executive table The key factors that job candidates are most interested in and how organizations can lean into them How Alex pivoted toward investment banking Why you need a base understanding of the value of an organization The four pillars of a valuable business Why you need a competitive market process when selling a business The importance of critical thinking and data in any decision-making process Enjoying the show? Please leave us a review here. Even one sentence helps. It's feedback from Manufacturing All-Stars like you that keeps us going! Tweetable Quotes: “Understanding what motivates people, both the workers and the organizations, is really critical to being able to not only attract people to your organization but then effectively hire them and retain them.” “You have to know which economy and which recession you care about from a business perspective. Think about the data. How do you interpret it? What does it mean to you, and which one should you care about?” “HR needs a seat at the executive table. When you're setting targets for yourself, developing product roadmaps, and talking about the future growth of the organization, people have to be a critical element of it.” Links & mentions: Bundy Group, an industry-focused investment bank that specializes in representing business owners and management teams with 200+ successful transactions Industrial Production: Total Index Manufacturers' New Orders: Nondefense Capital Goods Excluding Aircraft Employment Situation Summary: Establishment Data Make sure to visit http://manufacturinghappyhour.com for detailed show notes and a full list of resources mentioned in this episode. Stay Innovative, Stay Thirsty.

Talent management in today's world is increasingly challenging with limited talent pools, conflicts in opinions on remote versus in-person work environments, and so much more. Now, more than ever, the human resources function is critical to the operational success of any organization.  That's why I am so happy to interview Adrienne Roth, a highly seasoned human resources professional and our Director of Training for Employer Brand Central. Together, we look at the state of human resources today while forecasting the future of talent management based on real data and industry trends. In this episode, we discuss: Why HR is the core of every organization The vast changes emerging in the labor market How the right HR team acts as a bridge between the “company side” and the “people side,” to increase employee satisfaction and productivity The importance of being strategic in HR rather than reactive to the endless daily to-dos that bog down HR professionals  How to show that you genuinely care about your employees so they have a sense of belonging Ready to learn more from Adrienne's wisdom on increasing employee engagement and creating high-performing teams? Tune in on your favorite listening app, on the website, or watch it on YouTube! About Adrienne Roth Adrienne Roth, MBA, SHRM-SCP is the Director of Training for Employer Brand Central, boasting a rich career in Human Resources and an MBA that provides a lens focused on operations and bottom-line results. As a Senior Certified Professional through the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM), Adrienne is the immediate past president of New Orleans SHRM and the professional development director for the state Louisiana SHRM organization. Her career highlights include: Strategically redesigning a corporate training program that increased training availability by 200%. Designing and implementing a robust corporate culture program for a 30-million-dollar company. Building an HR department from the ground up for a food and beverage manufacturing company. Adrienne is a mother of two and volunteers with the Boys Scouts of America to support their leadership development. She has served as a National Officer for the Zeta Tau Alpha fraternity and is a proud member of The Sirens of New Orleans – a dancing, philanthropic mermaid troupe. As a graduate of our flagship leadership program, Velvet Machete Leadership Academy (VMLA), Adrienne now manages and leads Employer Brand Central's various training opportunities and helps develop our customers' custom training programs. Adrienne stands at the intersection of experience, expertise, and enthusiasm, which equips her to empower leaders worldwide through our training offerings! Connect with Adrienne LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adriennemroth/ Email: Adrienne@employerbrandcentral.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you don't have a compensation philosophy tied to your mission, vision and values, it's time to start building one. Carefully considering compensation allows you to gauge how transparent you will be with your employees as well as attract and retain top talent. But what are the first steps towards building a philosophy that works for you? Alex Bertin, Head of Total Rewards, is back on HR Unplugged to walk us through brand-new BambooHR data on compensation. He shares what lessons businesses can take to build stronger bonds with their employees, increase job satisfaction and improve retention rates. Key moments: How to create a better bond between employees and employers Why it's crucial employees understand your pay strategies The equitable best practices to add to your hiring strategy Advice for those who can't see progression in their company How to decide what pay transparency means in your workplace Why HR should not be directly responsible for monitoring performance Key links: Subscribe to HR Unplugged Series: https://www.bamboohr.com/resources/podcasts/hr-unplugged/ Join HR Heros Slack Community: https://join.slack.com/t/hrheroesworkspace/shared_invite/zt-21ad3f1r8-dkWC2EdmyhxUAHw9cGLdQw Bamboo HR Homepage: https://www.bamboohr.com/ Total Compensation Calculator: https://www.bamboohr.com/blog/total-compensation-calculator-measure-improve-your-comp[…]ffline&utm_source=webinar&utm_content=blank&utm_term=Webinar Find Alex's previous appearance on HR Unplugged: https://www.bamboohr.com/webinars/hr-unplugged-episode-31

Scaling a successful firm requires marketing savvy - even when self-promotion makes you cringe. Alreen Haeggquist (@haellp), owner of Haeggquist & Eck, shares hard-won lessons from 15 years of strategic growth. She transformed $5,000 and a room in the back of her house into a thriving 7-attorney firm. This trailblazer shares her insights on bootstrapping and hustling for early revenue when launching on your own, retaining talent by finding employees who share your values, and embracing marketing like SEO, branding, and storytelling through books. Links Want to hear more from elite personal injury lawyers and industry-leading marketers? Follow us on social media for more. Rankings.io Instagram Chris Dreyer Instagram Rankings.io Twitter Rankings.io Website Alreen Haeggquist LinkedIn Haeggquist & Eck LLP Website Haeggquist & Eck Instagram  Fired Up: Fueling Triumph From Trauma LawHer Ep. 23. Alreen Haeggquist, Haeggquist & Eck — Natural Born Fighter: Confidence and Social Justice What's in This Episode: Who is Alreen Haeggquist? The pros and cons of adding employment law to your practice. Why HR is a positive role for every organization.  How to overcome the fear of failure and create a thriving marketing plan.  Past Guests Past guests on Personal Injury Mastermind: Brent Sibley, Sam Glover, Larry Nussbaum, Michael Mogill, Brian Chase, Jay Kelley, Alvaro Arauz, Eric Chaffin, Brian Panish, John Gomez, Sol Weiss, Matthew Dolman, Gabriel Levin, Seth Godin, David Craig, Pete Strom, John Ruhlin, Andrew Finkelstein, Harry Morton, Shay Rowbottom, Maria Monroy, Dave Thomas, Marc Anidjar, Bob Simon, Seth Price, John Gomez, Megan Hargroder, Brandon Yosha, Mike Mandell, Brett Sachs, Paul Faust, Jennifer Gore-Cuthbert Additional Episodes You Might Enjoy 80. Mike Papantonio, Levin, Papantonio, & Rafferty — Doing Well by Doing Good 84. Glen Lerner, Lerner and Rowe – A Steady Hand in a Shifting Industry 101. Pratik Shah, EsquireTek — Discovering the Power of Automation 134. Darryl Isaacs, Isaacs & Isaacs — The Hammer: Insights from a Marketing Legend 104. Taly Goody, Goody Law Group — Finding PI Clients on TikTok 63. Joe Fried, Fried Goldberg LLC — How To Become An Expert And Revolutionize Your PI Niche 96. Brian Dean, Backlinko — Becoming a Linkable Source 83. Seth Godin — Differentiation: How to Make Your Law Firm a Purple Cow 73. Neil Patel, Neil Patel — Digital A New Approach to Content and Emerging Marketing Channels

As HR leaders, we're in the business of people – and if your people aren't happy, it can cause major roadblocks for a business, drive top talent away, and affect company culture. We invited Jennifer Decker, Director of HR and Senior Client Services Manager at Donaldson Capital Management, to join HR Unplugged and share her insights into what HR can do to boost employee happiness, wellbeing, and engagement. Jennifer and BambooHR's Anita Grantham and Vanessa Brulotte explore the actions HR leaders can take, why employee happiness is decreasing across industries and the best practices for improving morale. For more, don't forget to subscribe to HR Unplugged Series: https://www.bamboohr.com/resources/podcasts/hr-unplugged/ Join the conversation with our HR Heros Slack Community: https://join.slack.com/t/hrheroesworkspace/shared_invite/zt-21ad3f1r8-dkWC2EdmyhxUAHw9cGLdQw Key Moments: Why employee happiness is decreasing How the economy is affecting employee satisfaction Why HR leaders should focus on increasing employee engagement Best practices for improving employee morale Pro tips for boosting engagement Actions HR leaders can take to enhance employee wellness Key Links: Connect with Jennifer: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jmdecker/

On the inaugural episode of HR Heretics, author and former Chief Talent Officer of Netflix Patty McCord joins co-hosts Kelli Dragovich and Nolan Church for a candid interview to talk through how to innovate from the HR role, buck best practices, and how to build a high performing company. If you're looking for HR software that drives performance, check out Lattice www.lattice.com/hrheretics – Sponsors: Lattice | Continuum ✅ Discover HR software that drives performance with Lattice: www.lattice.com/hrheretics High performance and great culture should never be at odds; they're better together. With Lattice People Management Platform, companies efficiently run people programs that create enviable cultures where employees want to do their best work. Serving 1000s of customers of all sizes. Learn why companies from Slack to the LA Dodgers choose Lattice. www.lattice.com/hrheretics ✅ Hire Fractional Executives with Continuum: HR Heretics listeners get 15% off of their first month using this link: https://bit.ly/40hlRa9 Have you ever had a negative experience hiring executives? Continuum connects executives and senior operators to venture backed tech companies for fractional and full-time roles. You can post any executive-level role to Continuum's marketplace and search through our database of world-class, vetted leaders. There is no hidden cost, you only pay the person you hire. And you can cancel at any time. – KEEP UP WITH PATTY, KELLI, & NOLAN ON LINKEDIN Patty: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pattymccord/ Nolan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nolan-church/ Kelli: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kellidragovich/ – LINKS: Netflix Culture Deck- https://www.slideshare.net/reed2001/culture-1798664  Powerful by Patty McCord- https://pattymccord.com/book/ – TIMESTAMPS: (00:00) Episode Preview (02:19) How we got Patty on this podcast (05:22)The true story behind Netflix's culture deck (09:15) High Performance cultures actually take 4-5 years to pull off (09:40) Why releasing the culture deck changed Netflix's hiring immediately (11:33) What to do when employees are averse to change (15:10) Delivering effective feedback (18:15) Sponsors: Lattice | Continuum  (19:50) Why execs need to get used to short tenures (22:10) If you're successful your company will change (24:30) Retention and the truth we need to tell employees about career pathing (26:19) How Reed Hastings hired Patty McCord (29:45) How HR officers can get a seat at the table (33:25) The P&L is the most important HR metric (35:10) Are HR leaders getting soft? (37:40) What Patty would tell her younger self (39:00) Why an HR officer is a business leader, not a business partner (40:00) What do HR people do? (41:30) Fixing equal pay and compensation strategy (43:28) Why HR keeps doing stupid stuff and needs to abandon best practices (48:10) What HR can learn from product managers (52:44) Compartmentalization and terminations (55:20) If Patty rewrote her book, she would change the chapter about relationships at work (56:40) Why HR people invite inappropriate therapist-style relationships (59:50) Why having arguments at work should be normalized (01:04:25) Does Patty miss being in the arena? (01:06:58)The portions of the workforce most impacted right now – HR Heretics is brought to you by Turpentine www.turpentine.co Exec Producer: Amelia Salyers Producer: Natalie Toren Production: Will Henderson-Nold, Seth Hahn, Michelle Poreh For inquiries about guests or sponsoring the podcast, email Natalie@turpentine.co Extra thanks to Patty McCord for hosting our team at her home.

Joining us today is the wonderful founder of People Power AI, Theresa Fesinstine. You'll hear about Theresa's career, how she became interested in AI, where we are in AI development in the HR space, Theresa's tools for AI learning, and a few ways HR employees can make use of AI. This is a ‘breakthrough' episode that simplifies the nuanced and complex issues within HR so to hear all this and be inspired to advocate for yourself and your talents, press play now!   Key Points From This Episode:   A warm welcome to today's guest, Theresa Fesinstine.  How turning notifications off has improved Theresa's mental health.  A brief overview of Theresa's background and career.  What fueled Theresa's passion for AI and where we are in AI in the HR space.  Why AI hasn't been a priority in this industry until recently.  Why HR should have a voice in the board room and feel confident enough to use it. The kinds of tools and training Theresa offers to assist in AI learning.  The importance of advocating for your own ‘seat at the table,' especially as a woman. A quickfire list of ways recruiters/HR employees can leverage AI to do their jobs even better.    Quotes:   “I've spent this past year working to educate myself and to educate others on the benefits and power that AI has for the future of business.” — Theresa Fesinstine [0:12:19]   “To me, HR is the only team [and leader] in the organization that really understands what [every] other department functionally is working through, their challenges [and it's] like the central post of what's happening within a company.” — Theresa Fesinstine [0:17:01]   “HR leaders – should feel more empowered than ever to talk about what is happening within our organizations.” — Theresa Fesinstine [0:17:30]   “I think HR is the right [department] to lead the charge with AI integration.” — Theresa Fesinstine [0:19:14]   Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:   Theresa Fesinstine on LinkedIn Theresa Fesinstine on Instagram People Power AI LinkedIn Talk Talent to Me Hired  

Summary:Shayne Halls is the CEO of Manifested Dreams, a company that provides corporate DEI and career consulting services with a focus on AI integration and AI-enhanced strategies. He has over 15 years of experience as a DEI specialist, and he has been a champion of AI integration into HR processes. He is also the author of multiple e-books, including Inclusivity 2.0: How AI is Accelerating the DEI Movement. In this episode, Shayne talks about AI's impact on DEI and how to use AI for better DEI and HR practices. Chapters:[0:00 - 8:36] IntroductionWelcome, Shayne!Today's Topic: How to Harness the Power of AI for Better DEI Processes[8:37 - 15:56] Why HR professionals should embrace AIAI is one of the best tools to eliminate bias and prejudice in the workplaceAI is in its infancy and can be molded into a wonderful tool[15:57 - 29:43] What are some potential pitfalls for those seeking to incorporate AI into HR?Regulation of the input data will be critical to AI's impact on DEI in HRNot enacting good DEI practices before introducing AI can set AI up for failure from the start[29:44 - 40:33]  Advice for those who might be worries about AI's impact on HR and the workforceYou will only be left behind if you don't keep upYou need to learn how to use AI before you can learn how to leverage AI[40:34 - 43:03] Final Thoughts & ClosingThanks for listening!Quotes:“AI in its current state is one of the best tools to eliminate bias and prejudice in the talent acquisition HR process.”“When we're talking about integrating AI into DEI, . . . we're talking about making sure that the algorithms that are put in to search for candidates are truly open and not being pigeonholed in anyway.”Resources: Inclusivity 2.0: How AI is Accelerating the DEI MovementContact:Shayne's LinkedInDavid's LinkedInDwight's LinkedInPodcast Manger: Karissa HarrisEmail us!Production by Affogato Media

Many companies have a small HR department, maybe even a couple of people, to handle HR for the entire business. It can be tricky to manage as a small team, but we've put together some best practices to help. In this HR Unplugged episode, we welcomed Lisa Lindsey, Founder, Consultant & Coach of Peale Piper, to share her tips and tricks for small HR teams. Key Moments: What a small HR team looks like When to hire another HR professional Why you should think about company goals How to deal with a lack of leadership support Interview questions to ask before taking a new HR role Why you need to speak the language of the business How to walk away from a role Challenges for small HR teams Why HR teams should embrace technology Key Links: Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/llindsey/

Human capital is an important element to achieve business success. But how can business leaders implement empowering work cultures and guide HR officers to perform at their best? Today, Dr. Keri Ohlrich presents her book, The Way of the HR Warrior: Leading the CHARGE to Transform Your Career and Organization. Regardless of whether you are in HR or not, her book and message surely have something for you. What are you waiting for? Hit that play button and don't miss this chance to transform your trusted team into resilient HR Warriors! During my chat with Dr. Keri, we discussed:1. What motivated her to co-write her book, The Way of the HR Warrior2. What the CHARGE framework is, and how we use it in our careers, whether we work in the HR field or not3. Why HR aligning their goals and values with the organization is critical4. We also talked about leadership and how self-awareness is so important at any stage as a leader5. Dr. Keri also shared her top books and resources to develop leadership muscles in your career6. She also left us with her advice for anyone who wants to get into the HR field (here's a spoiler alert – it's not for the faint of heart)

What's the cost of protection worth to you? If you're a growing business, and you're involving people in it – even if it's just you and five others in your team, or whether it's virtual or physical – there are a lot of things to navigate around the HR world.  Today, Tameaka Shelton of Employ and Relate helps us break down some HR basics that you need to get covered so you can bulletproof yourself and your business in the event of an audit. In fact, this is a foundational thing that small businesses should do when dealing with a virtual team because what you don't know could cost you a lot of money. Therefore, you have the responsibility as a business owner to be as compliant as possible to lessen the risks and keep your hard-earned money. In this episode, you will hear: Why HR compliance is critical even as a small business How to classify your staff: 1099 vs. W2 Distinguishing exempt vs. non-exempt and salaried vs. hourly Creating an employee handbook Subscribe and Review Have you subscribed to our podcast? We'd love for you to subscribe if you haven't yet.  We'd love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Supporting Resources: https://employandrelate.com/  Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com

Let's talk HR documents: Do you really need all that boring paperwork?You probably already know the answer — YES! HR documentation might not be the sexiest part of running a business, but it's absolutely critical.And that's what I'm chatting about with my right-hand woman here at Paradigm: Kiley VanGilder. We chatted about how she helped me build this business from the ground up and covered all the essentials of HR documentation:Why HR docs are important

The world of modern HR has changed over the years, but what's something that should always be true? Jill Lehman, the CEO of Evolve HR Services, believes that strategy should be a core focus no matter what year it is. As a former VP of HR for over 20 years, Jill spent her career learning about the importance of a people strategy and how it can positively affect an organization's culture and environment.  Listen in to learn more about how to delegate so you have time to think, what it looks like to invest in outside partners, and how to get the most out of your people function.  Join us as we discuss: [05:42] Cultivating culture for the future you want [11:01] Getting out from behind your desk to learn how to serve your employees  [23:08] Why HR needs to think like a profit center [32:23] The benefits of incorporating intentional art in offices  For the entire interview, follow HR Superstars on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Stitcher. Or tune in on our website. Original podcast track produced by Entheo.  Want to connect with thousands of other strategic HR leaders like you, join the HR Superstars Community!  Listening on a desktop & can't see the links? Just search for HR Superstars in your favorite podcast player.*  

“The best way of treating people is not as if they're a resource, but by working with them to create something amazing.” In today's 40 Minute Mentor episode, we're joined by Anouk Agussol, the Founder and CEO of Unleashed. Unleashed are on a mission to gear up early stage and scaling companies for speedy and sustainable success, through people and culture. They help create thriving businesses and great places to work, through leadership programmes, coaching, bespoke people projects and embedded partnerships. JBM have loved collaborating with Anouk and the wider Unleashed team over the years and we loved finding out more about Anouk's journey and her advice for any Founders and leaders, in today's episode.  We chat about: ➡️ More about our sponsors, Alchemist [00:16] ➡️ Overcoming imposter syndrome [3:19] ➡️ The juggling act of being a parent and a Founder [04:37] ➡️ Anouk's career journey and why she chose the People function [09:08] ➡️ Why the People function is becoming increasingly more popular [11:13] ➡️ Her transition from Chief People Officer to starting her own business [14:17] ➡️ More about Unleashed [18:28] ➡️ Why HR is dead [21:55] ➡️ A podcast recommendation from us [23:16] ➡️ What a difference Unleashed has made to teams over the years [24:31] ➡️ Why your culture won't evolve organically [28:00] ➡️ When is the right time to hire a People person for your startup [32:01] ➡️ The key steps to evolving your culture [34:51] ➡️ How to attract and retain great talent [39:04] ➡️ The evolution of the People function in 2023 and beyond [42:05]  ⛳ Helpful links:➡️ More about Anouk: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anoukagussol/➡️ Check out Unleashed: https://www.unleashed.company/ 

What role does HR play in helping your company succeed in the marketplace?Why should you take an “outside-in” approach to building your talent strategy?My guest on this episode Is Dave Ulrich, Rensis Likert Professor at the Ross School of Business, University of Michigan and a partner at The RBL GroupDuring our conversation, Dave and I discuss:Why HR is not about HRWhy your talent strategy needs to start with the one simple questionDave's advice to next-gen HR leaders on how get promoted faster than your peersWhy the expectations for HR are rising and how we can respondHow the best leaders use data and their intuition to make decisionsConnecting with Dave:Dave Ulrich on LinkedInRBL Group - Building human capability that delivers business results.Resources:Financial Intelligence: A Manager's Guide to Knowing What the Numbers Really Mean by Karen Berman & Joe KnightFinance for Nonfinancial Managers, Second Edition by Gene Siciliano

How can human-centered design improve your employee experience?Why is wellness important in enabling high performance?My guest on this episode is John Foster, ex-Hulu & IDEO, CHRO and Founder Gamut LabsDuring our conversation, John and I discuss the following:Why HR leaders need to think like architectsWhy you should prototype your HR solutionsThe four key elements of human-centered design and how to apply them to your organizationWhy he believes wellness is the foundation for human performanceHis advice on maintaining wellness for HR professionalsResources:Gamut Labs: John's platform to advise companies and build tools that help people learn and growBe True - connect with John to get access this resourceConnecting with John:John Foster on LinkedIn

Merary Soto-Saunders, Global Head of DEI at CVC Partners, joined us on The Modern People Leader. She shared her advice to first-time HR leaders, CVC's process for setting DEI goals, and how she's able to impact DEI for over 500k people in her role. Timestamps: (6:32) Merary's journey from investment banking to DEI work (10:50) Working in different countries has shaped her perspective as an HR leader (16:23) How CEOs view HR in other countries versus the US (19:40) Why HR & DEI should be separate (21:43) The 3 components of her role: internal DEI, DEI partner for portfolio companies, and external DEI brand (26:10) Process for setting DEI goals (31:18) DEI Dashboards (33:08) The 4 pillars of DEI at CVC (35:20) Having the ability to impact DEI for 500k people (45:23) DEI/HR Think Tank (57:17) Merary's definition of a Modern People Leader Subscribe to the MPL Weekly Digest: https://forms.gle/qdt6YaWULfoEHb6n8 Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-modern-people-leader

Srikant Chellappa is the president and co-founder of Engagedly, an employee engagement and development software platform that redefines the performance review process. In his spare time, Sri also produces movies, makes music, and hosts the People Strategy Leaders Podcast. We discuss the benefits of having engaged employees, how OKRs ramp up employee motivation, and where most companies fail with employee engagement.    Time Stamps [00:47] Sri's entrepreneurial journey [02:22] A simple framework to improve employee engagement [05:49] Where most companies are failing with employee engagement [08:45] Employees want to feel purpose in their work [10:57] The 3Es engagement framework at Engagedly [12:56] Performance reviews for employee engagement  [15:17] OKRs and performance management: How they work together [17:46] How OKRs ramp up employee motivation [19:18] How managers can use Engagedly to improve employee engagement [21:22] Engagedly is a people strategy platform [23:20] Why HR should be executives at the people strategy table [25:23] Parting thoughts   Links and Resources Steve and Greg Cleary's Book: Pinnacle: Five Principles that Take Your Business to the Top of the Mountain Sri's LinkedIn Engagedly.com People Strategy Leaders Podcast

Talent leaders shouldn't worry about AI harming equal employment opportunities. In fact, they should know that the right AI only enhances it. Craig Leen, former Director of the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) at the U.S. Department of Labor, is a proponent of using AI in hiring, especially when finding equal opportunities for all workers. Join Ligia Zamora and Jason Cerrato as they sit down with Craig Leen to get the latest take on all things AI in HR, including: - What organizations need to look out for with new AI in HR regulations - Why HR functions should audit job requirements as they go, and correct inequities with skills-based insights - How "good AI" helps to identify people who have historically been overlooked by humans or have been subject to unconscious bias Don't miss these quotes from Craig Leen: - “Recognize that many combinations of experiences may lead to the development of a certain skill, and by looking for that skill only, it gives someone a chance to compete for the job." - Craig Leen [12:57] - “I would generally recommend profile masking so that when you make that selection of who to interview, you're not making that decision in any way based on race, ethnicity, gender, disability status, or sexual orientation." - Craig Leen [20:57] - “There's this idea that AI is going to cause harm to certain people. The less you can explain a particular AI's outcome, the more valid that concern. The opposite is also true though, particularly for good AI.” - Craig Leen [27:03]

In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, I'm joined by Dr. Bob Nelson, to discuss the top 3 no-cost solutions to improve employee engagement and recognition.Bob Nelson, Ph. D., president of Nelson Motivation Inc., is the world's leading authority on employee recognition and engagement. He has worked with 80% of Fortune 500 companies and authored over 30 books, including the multimillion-copy bestseller 1001 Ways to Reward Employees.

Today, organizations are struggling as we live in the age of "Great Resignation". How can leaders take the best action for improving retention and maintaining healthy engagement for their employees? Ian White (CEO of Chart Hop) joins us as a guest and shares how data can transform organizations. We will discuss: Why HR data is a disaster (and how to fix it) How to implement people analytics The importance of proactively maintaining organizational health Why headcount planning is frustrating and time-consuming How creating a sense of purpose for employees promotes retention and attracts top talent Why organizations should ditch annual planning Leave us your feedback on iTunes or visit www.analyticstodaypodcast.com Support the show (www.patreon.com/analyticstoday)