In this episode, we welcome Wellness Officer Percy, a brown and white bunny rabbit in a tiny K9 police uniform and his spokesperson, Lieutenant Michelle Brazil.  They work at the Yuba Police Department in Yuba City, California. 
This forward-thinking police department in Northern California recruited a bunny rabbit as part of a push to focus on the mental health of its staff.  Emotional support animals have become increasingly popular in recent years. A fardel of research studies concurs about pets’ health benefits for their owners. Studies show that just petting an animal can decrease depression and anxiety, and it can boost emotional and cognitive brain activity. 
Host: Marie-Line Germain, Ph.D.
Mixing: Kelly Minnis
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Ep. 063 - Bunny Rabbit Joins California Police Dept. as Wellness Officer

Trailer for the Dear Human Resources: podcast show, which launched in January 2021.
Are you interested in getting an insider’s look at HR? Dear Human Resources takes current HR topics and trends, looks at the research, talks to experts (both practitioners and researchers), and gives listeners a behind-the-scenes’ perspective on HR topics. Our podcasts also explore how other fields such as architecture, social justice, or science influence HR. We conclude our podcasts with one breakthrough idea, which could radically change the field of human resources. Listen to Dear Human Resources on iTunes, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.
Legal disclaimer: This HR podcast series provides content to listeners and an opportunity for dialogue. It does not offer legal advice, and makes no representation as to the accuracy and suitability of the content for a particular purpose.
Host: Dr. Marie-Line Germain
Mixing: Kelly Minnis

Trailer - Dear Human Resources:

In this episode, Chief Administrative Officer Rachel Sossoman discusses how her healthcare organization and employees have dealt with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Host: Marie-Line Germain, Ph.D.
Mixing: Kelly Minnis

Ep. 002 - Working as a healthcare administrator during COVID-19 - Rachel Sossoman

Are you interested in getting an insider’s look at HR? Dear Human Resources takes current HR topics and trends, looks at the research, talks to experts (both practitioners and researchers), and gives listeners a behind-the-scenes’ perspective on HR topics. Our podcasts also explore how other fields such as architecture, social justice, or science influence HR. We conclude our podcasts with one breakthrough idea, which could radically change the field of human resources. 
Listen to Dear Human Resources on iTunes, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.
 
Legal Disclaimer: This HR podcast series provides content to listeners and an opportunity for dialogue. It does not offer legal advice, and makes no representation as to the accuracy and suitability of the content for a particular purpose.

The host, Dr. Marie-Line Germain, is a professor of Human Resources and Leadership at Western Carolina University (a campus of the University of North Carolina).  https://www.linkedin.com/in/marie-line-germain/

Ep. 063 - Bunny Rabbit Joins California Police Dept. as Wellness Officer

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