What do poor diversity, hostile work environments, corporate espionage, and poor safety cultures have in common? They can all be found long, long ago in a galaxy far, far away. Whether you are talking about the Empire, the Rebellion, or even the First Order, the organizations that populate the Star Wars universe have a lot to learn from HR and safety professionals.

I hope you all enjoy this lighthearted diversion from our often much more serious topics. I am very pleased to be joined today by Simplify Media’s own Justin Scace, a colleague of mine who is the Editor of the Environmental, Health, and Safety Daily Advisor. Justin is also the host of our sister podcast, EHS on Tap. We actually recorded another episode with an EHS perspective that is live right now (https://ehsdailyadvisor.blr.com/podcast/ehs-on-tap-e69-star-wars-day/).

HR Works Podcast 143: Star Wars is an HR Nightmare

Guest: Jessie LaJoie, People Operations Lead, Doodle

What are the best interview questions? Any that get at the heart of who a candidate really is would qualify. But what about the worst? We get into both in today's episode with Jessie LaJoie, People Operations Lead, Doodle(https://doodle.com/en/)

If you enjoy this episode, please consider checking in next Thursday, June 10th in our “Faces of HR” column (https://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/category/faces-of-hr/) where I’ll share the rest of our conversation.

Remember you can always follow us on Twitter at @HRWorksPodcast (https://bit.ly/3l0dzP3), and we are also now available on Spotify (http://spoti.fi/3t8of13) and Audible (http://adbl.co/30uhdaq).

HR Works Podcast 5-Minute Friday: Best Interview Questions

Guest: Vicki Salemi, Career Expert, Monster

In this episode, learn about more great hiring questions as well as what happened to the so-called great rehiring from Monster Career Expert Vicki Salemi.

Starting next Monday, June 14th, we at the HR Daily Advisor’s will be conducting our Recruiting & Talent Acquisition Week (https://bit.ly/3oTuG7d). We will be offering a recruiting-oriented session on Monday through Thursday of next week, and there is a link to register in the description. We are also offering a unique piece of recruiting-oriented content each day, including the rest of this conversation next Thursday, June 17th on our “Faces of HR” (https://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/category/faces-of-hr/) column.

Remember you can always follow us on Twitter at @HRWorksPodcast (https://bit.ly/3l0dzP3), and we are also now available on Spotify (http://spoti.fi/3t8of13) and Audible (http://adbl.co/30uhdaq).

HR Works Podcast 5-Minute Friday: More Great Interview Questions

Guest: Jignasha Amin Grooms, Chief Human Resources Officer, Epicor Software

As an HR professional, you are often called up to learn the truth. These can be high-stakes scenarios like workplace investigations, but also when it comes to basic employee relations. But what is the truth? Today's HR Works 5-Minute Friday guest says there is your truth, my truth, and The Truth. Understanding the differences can go a long way towards navigating difficult workplace situations.

Today I am happy to share a few minutes of my recent interview with Jignasha Amin Grooms, Chief Human Resources Officer at Epicor Software (https://www.epicor.com/en-us/). If you enjoy this episode, please consider checking in next Thursday, June 24th in our “Faces of HR” (https://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/category/faces-of-hr/) column where I’ll share the rest of our conversation.

Remember you can always follow us on Twitter at @HRWorksPodcast (https://bit.ly/3l0dzP3), and we are also now available on Spotify (http://spoti.fi/3t8of13) and Audible (http://adbl.co/30uhdaq).

HR Works Podcast 5-Minute Friday: Your Truth, My Truth, and The Truth

Guest: Ken Schmitt, CEO and Founder of TurningPoint Executive Search

What factors define an employment brand? More importantly, do organizations have a true understanding of how their employment brand measures up in this highly-competitive hiring market?

Recruiting expert, author, podcast host and CEO and Founder of TurningPoint Executive Search, Ken Schmitt, joins this latest episode of the HR Works Podcast and shares why employment brand matters for hiring teams, HR teams, and the C-suite of organizations, especially in 2023.  Ken shares the red flags that signal an employment brand is working against efforts to attract and retain top-talent, and we learn some quick and simple ways for HR teams to immediate improve their organization’s reputation out in the hiring marketplace. 

Ken also shares some great leadership lessons and learnings from his recently released book (and so to be audiobook), The Practical Optimist: An Entrepreneurial Journey Through Life’s Turning Points.

HR Works Podcast 251: Your Employment Brand Matters!

In the latest episode of HR Works, we break down the complexities of compensation and pay equity to help your organization achieve true compensation fairness. Sarah Deveraux, leadership coach and advisor at Third Coast Consulting and HCI facilitator, joins to discuss the biggest challenges organizations face in establishing pay equity, how HR can partner with other departments (like Finance and Legal) to navigate this process, addressing unconscious bias in compensation decisions, and more.

HR Works Podcast: Demystifying Compensation & Achieving Pay Equity

The latest episode of HR Works is all about superpowers. Although we're not discussing any of your favorite Marvel characters, we are highlighting our favorite heroes here at HR Daily Advisor: people leaders.

So, how can people leaders tap into what Darcy Mackay, SVP of HR and Client Services at Rippling, calls HR's superpower? It starts with understanding the business they serve. According to Mackay, HR professionals not only deeply understand the business their company is in, but they also become experts in the demands each business unit faces and the success factors for every function. Listen in as we discuss how Mackay acquired HR's superpower, what holds people leaders back from even starting to flex their superpower, why continuous learning is important, and more.

HR Works Podcast: Why Business Acumen is HR's Superpower

In honor of HR Daily Advisor’s 2024 HR Employee Experience & Company Culture Now event, this week’s episode of HR Works is a popular gem from our archive.

As the employee experience continues to become more and more personalized, how can HR teams help ensure their company culture remains shared and unified? What are the most-effective ways for HR teams to measure and truly understand the impact of their employee experience?

Kamaria Scott, founder and CEO of consulting firm Enetic, joined the HR Works Podcast to help us answer these questions and more! Listen in as Kamaria discusses the path to creating effective corporate cultures and building an employee experience that supports personalization, while maintaining a shared and distinct identity.

Don’t forget to register for our Now event, which kicks off today and runs through Wednesday, July 5th!

HR Works Podcast: Can the Employee Experience Be Personalized and Shared?

In the latest episode of the HR Works podcast, we dive deep with Jim Link, CHRO of SHRM. At SHRM 2024, we sat down with Link for an exclusive chat about his career journey, including uncovering his biggest influences and a valuable learning experience disguised as a “mistake.”

This episode is a must-listen for HR professionals looking to foster a positive, productive work environment. Listen in as we explore:

*The importance of kindness and emphathetic leadership in building a thriving workforce.
*Understanding SHRM’s incivility index and its impact on employee well-being.
*Reviving civil discourse in the workplace for better collaboration and results.
*Jim’s insights on what HR should be focusing on to empower their organizations and drive success, and more.

HR Works Podcast: Kindness, Civility, and Leading Through Change with Jim Link

In part two of this two-episode series, Hannah Yardley, Chief People and Culture Officer at Achievers, takes a seat at the table to discuss how companies can help increase employee trust and set up organizations – from top leaders to entry-level employees – to foster a culture of safety and belonging for all employees. Additionally, she also sheds light on how diversity and inclusion plays a role in all of this too.

HR Works Presents A Seat at the Table: Hard Conversations for a Safe Place at Work (Part II)

July 2 marks the 60th anniversary of the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Tune in for a special episode about the history, impact, and future of equal employment in America.

HR Work Break: 60 Years of Civil Rights

We all dread tough conversations at work. But what if they held the key to a thriving, inclusive workplace? Listen in as Hannah Yardley, Chief People and Culture Officer at Achievers, dives deep into the importance of fostering open dialogue, even when it gets messy. Discover how HR leaders can cultivate psychological safety and create a space where employees of all backgrounds feel comfortable bringing their authentic selves to work, and how diversity and inclusion play a crucial role in building a culture of safety and belonging.

HR Works Podcast: How to Eat an Elephant One Bite at a Time

In this episode of A Seat at the Table, we dive deep into the critical role of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) in the legal industry with Katherine “Kat” Mateo, a seasoned litigator at Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP. Kat is a champion for DEIB and she brings a wealth of experience to the conversation.

In the first part of this series, listen in as we discuss the power of belonging in creating inclusive workplaces, finding unexpected allies, and the importance of fostering cross-cultural relationships. Additionally, we’ll explore the challenges faced by people of color in the legal profession, the importance of inclusive representation, and Kat work at Olshan where she champions diversity and economic inclusion while also excelling as a litigator.

Don’t miss this powerful conversation about creating a more equitable legal landscape!

HR Works Presents A Seat at the Table: Fostering Belonging and Diversity in Law

Change is inevitable, especially in the world of business. Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) can be exciting opportunities for growth, but they can also pose significant challenges to a company’s culture.

In this episode of HR Works Julie Tschida Brown, EVP, Chief People & Culture Officer at Zayo, dives into the critical role HR plays in preserving company values and fostering a positive unified culture during these transformative times. Listen in as we explore strategies for bringing teams together, aligning goals, and ensuring employees feel valued and motivated throughout significant times of change, including the M&A process.

HR Works Podcast: Leading Your Team Through Change (Part I)

63% of AI users are satisfied with generative AI tools in assisting decision- making, and 42% of those who don’t currently use AI plan to in the coming year. How can HR professionals get leadership to invest in AI technology, especially in hiring strategy? Jacob Pruis, Director of Compliance at Bcforward, and LeAnne Lagasse, SHRM-SCP, HR Consultant & Keynote Speaker, answer this question. For more about AI in the recruiting space, check out our webinar from HR Tech Week 2024!

HR Work Break: Securing Buy-In for AI Recruiting

In part two of this series, Julie Tschida Brown, EVP, Chief People & Culture Officer at Zayo, dives into the critical role HR plays in preserving company values and fostering a positive unified culture during transformative times. Listen in as we explore strategies for bringing teams together, aligning goals, and ensuring employees feel valued and motivated throughout significant times of change, including the M&A process.

HR Works Podcast: Leading Your Team Through Change (Part II)

When communicating with talent, how can HR professionals harness AI while retaining an human touch? LeAnne Lagasse, SHRM-SCP, HR Consultant & Keynote Speaker, and Jacob Pruis, Director of Compliance at Bcforward answer this question.

HR Work Break: Tech, Talking, and Securing Talent

In this episode, we dive into the art of career development with Dr. Beverly "Bev" Kaye. Dr. Kaye is recognized internationally as one of the most knowledgeable and practical professionals in the areas of career development, employee engagement and retention. Her contribution to the field of engagement and retention includes the Wall Street Journal bestseller, Love ‘Em or Lose ‘Em: Getting Good People to Stay, which is now in its 6th edition. Her recent books in the career development field include Up is Not the Only Way.

Kaye's latest book, co-authored with Julie Winkle Gulioni, Help Them Grow...or Watch Them Go, offers a groundbreaking approach to fostering meaningful career conversations. Listen in as we explore how managers and HR professionals can leverage these strategies to boost employee retention, engagement, and productivity.

HR Works Podcast: Grow or Go—Nurturing Careers for a Thriving Workforce (Part I)

In this episode of A Seat at the Table, we dive deep into the critical role of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) in the legal industry with Katherine “Kat” Mateo, a seasoned litigator at Olshan Frome Wolosky LLP. Kat is a champion for DEIB and she brings a wealth of experience to the conversation.

HR Works Presents A Seat at the Table: Fostering Belonging and Diversity in Law (Part II)

In part two of this two-part series, we wrap up our conversation on career development with Dr. Beverly “Bev” Kaye. Dr. Kaye is recognized internationally as one of the most knowledgeable and practical professionals in the areas of career development, employee engagement and retention. Listen in as we discuss the importance of “capturing the moment” with employees, common challenges managers and HR professionals face when implementing effective career development programs, and more.

HR Works Podcast: Grow or Go—Nurturing Careers for a Thriving Workforce (Part II)

According to the Dayforce Living Wage Index, only 56% of full-time employees in the United States make a living wage, while the other 44% are not making enough to cover a family’s basic needs. Jesse Meschuk, Principal at Exequity, joins HR Work Break to discuss the importance of living wages, financial literacy, and how leaders can help employees improve financial wellness.

HR Work Break: Living Wages and Living Well Part 1

Jesse Meschuk, Principal at Exequity, returns for the final part of our conversation on living wages. Tune in to learn more about the importance of living wages, financial literacy, and how leaders can help employees improve financial wellness.

HR Work Break: Living Wages and Living Well Part 2

In this episode, we dive into the heart of the DEI debate. With recent setbacks and growing skepticism, many are wondering if the end of DEI as we know it is imminent. We've curated a powerful clip from HR Daily Advisor's webinar, "Is It the End of DEI as We Know It?"

Listen in as our expert panelists discuss the decline in DEI efforts, their personal perspectives on the issue, the importance of curiosity in fostering meaningful dialogue, and more. Get ready for a thought-provoking conversation that explores the challenges and opportunities facing DEI in the workplace.

Listen to the full webinar here: https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/4699198/B037E143BB70131E1B8996E612E24D49

Speakers:

Dr. Lisa Coleman, President, Adler University

Reggie Willis, Chief Diversity Officer, Ally Financial, Inc.

Rachel Bourne, Transformation Director, Cummins

Antoine Andrews, Chief Diversity and Social Impact Officer, SurveyMonkey

HR Works Podcast: DEI Under Fire—A Critical Conversation

Gianna Driver, Chief People Officer at Lattice, joins to discuss the impact of AI on HR, talent acquisition, and recruitment. If you want to learn more about AI usage in the hiring process, be sure to attend HR + AI 2024, live in New York City on October 22.

HR Work Break: Balancing Tech and Humanity

In this episode of HR Works, we discuss the transformative impact of kindness and empathy in workplace leadership. I’m excited to have Jamie Graceffa, VP, Learning, Development & Culture at Quanterix with me. Jamie is also author of Kind Cards, which he created to help HR leaders and organizations develop kindness skills at work.

In the first part of this series, listen in as we discuss the impact of kindness and stigmas associated with it, the value of kindness in the workplace, practical strategies for HR leaders to develop their own empathy skills, common mistakes leaders make when trying to be more empathetic, and more.

HR Works Podcast: Kindness is King—The Power of Empathy in Leadership (Part I)

According to HBR, 90% of business leaders champion data as a key element to an organization’s success. But, many leaders don’t take the same approach with people analytics. Jared Pope, Co-Founder and CEO of Work Shield, shares how people analytics can help leaders improve company culture, identify and address pain points in the workplace, and boost employee engagement.

HR Work Break: Healing Culture with People Analytics

In this episode of HR Works, we continue our discussion on the transformative impact of kindness and empathy in workplace leadership with Jamie Graceffa, VP, Learning, Development & Culture at Quanterix. Jamie is also author of Kind Cards, which he created to help HR leaders and organizations develop kindness skills at work.

In part two, listen in as we discuss the difference between empathy and sympathy, and why is empathy crucial for effective leadership, the crucial role empathy plays in DEI, why it’s important to remember the humanity of everyone, and more.

Link to Kind Cards: https://getkindcards.com/

HR Works Podcast: Kindness is King—The Power of Empathy in Leadership (Part 2)

Forbes found that 98% of HR professionals are burned out, and 97% of felt emotionally fatigued from work over the past year. In the face of these shocking statistics, what can leaders do to better support their HR teams? Sarah Devereaux, Co-Founder and Executive Coach at White Pine Leadership Collective & HCI Facilitator, joins HR Work Break to discuss the particular strain on HR professionals, signs of burnout, and how organizational culture plays a role in this issue.

HR Work Break: Battling HR Burnout Part 1

In the latest episode of HR Works podcast, we wrap up our conversation on the transformative impact of kindness and empathy in workplace leadership with Jamie Graceffa, VP, Learning, Development & Culture at Quanterix. Jamie is also author of Kind Cards, which he created to help HR leaders and organizations develop kindness skills at work.

In part three, listen in as we discuss the importance of developing workplace leadership skills, how leaders can balance the need for kindness with the demands of a competitive business environment, and more.

Link to Kind cards: https://getkindcards.com/

HR Works Podcast: Kindness is King—The Power of Empathy in Leadership (Part 3)

Tune in for part two of my conversation with Sarah Devereaux, Co-Founder and Executive Coach at White Pine Leadership Collective & HCI Facilitator! As we continue our conversation about HR burnout, we'll delve into the role culture plays on burnout, how remote work has affected work life balance, and more.

HR Work Break: Battling HR Burnout Part 2

With recent setbacks and growing skepticism, many are wondering if the end of DEI as we know it is imminent. We’ve curated a powerful clip from HR Daily Advisor‘s webinar, “Is It the End of DEI as We Know It?”

Listen in as our expert panelists discuss the decline in DEI efforts, their personal perspectives on the issue, the importance of curiosity in fostering meaningful dialogue, and more. Get ready for a thought-provoking conversation that explores the challenges and opportunities facing DEI in the workplace.

Listen to the full webinar here: https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/4699198/B037E143BB70131E1B8996E612E24D49

Speakers:

Dr. Lisa Coleman, President, Adler University

Reggie Willis, Chief Diversity Officer, Ally Financial, Inc.

Rachel Bourne, Transformation Director, Cummins

Antoine Andrews, Chief Diversity and Social Impact Officer, SurveyMonkey

A Seat at the Table Podcast: No, DEI Is Not Dead

In August, the New York Times published an article about the distrust employees have toward HR professionals, sparking conversation across LinkedIn about the differences between "boots-on-the-ground" HR leaders and HR "influencers." Sarah Deveraux, Co-Founder and Executive Coach at White Pine Leadership Collective and HCI Facilitator, joins HR Work Break to discuss this article, why there's a history of animosity toward HR, and what leaders can do to humanize their HR departments.

HR Work Break: Humanizing HR, Part 1

In this episode of HR Works podcast, we explore the complex issue of employee retention and turnover. I’m excited to have Charlie Anderson, Strategic Director for Talent Management Solutions and George Boone, Director of Organizational Effectiveness and Talent Management at Mitratech.

Listen in as our experts discuss strategies to address common challenges, including career planning, goal setting, employee expectations for feedback, tough conversations, and more.

If you’re an HR professional looking to discover actionable insights to create a more fulfilling and rewarding workplace this episode for you.

HR Works Podcast: Tackling Turnover and Fostering Engagement

This episode of HR Works honors our veterans not just for their service, but for the valuable skills they bring to the civilian workforce. Eric Ryan, a Marine Corps veteran and senior director of Military Operations at the University of Phoenix, joins to explore the unique challenges and opportunities faced by veterans transitioning to new careers.

Listen in as we discuss some of the biggest challenges veterans face when transitioning from the military to a civilian career, how veterans can effectively translate their military experience and skills into civilian job descriptions, how companies create a more welcoming and inclusive environment for transitioning veterans, best practices for attracting and recruiting veterans, and more.

HR Works Podcast: The Post-Military Pivot

Can you mandate vaccinations? And if you can, should you? What are the legal considerations of doing so? What are the medical and practical considerations? Finally, what do HR experts advise in order to maximize vaccination rates among employees? These are the answers that I attempt to answer in this episode.

We are going to discuss this issue from three perspectives. We’ll consider employment laws surrounding mandating vaccines, medical considerations about the efficacy and safety of the vaccine, and the HR perspective of making employees comfortable and engaging with them surrounding the notion of getting the vaccine.

We are joined by three panelists today. The first is Whitney Brown (https://lehrmiddlebrooks.com/professionals/attorneys/whitney-r-brown/), a shareholder with Lehr Middlebrooks Vreeland & Thompson, P.C. in Birmingham, Alabama. Whitney represents employers in a range of employment litigation, including harassment and discrimination cases, Family Medical Leave Act, and cases involving state law claims.

The second is Kimberly Cassady (https://www.cornerstoneondemand.com/company/executives/kimberly-cassady/), the Chief Talent Officer at Cornerstone OnDemand. In this role, she works to ensure all Cornerstars realize their potential through the development of a unique culture that strengthens Cornerstone’s core values and supports our employee lifecycle to attract, develop and retain our global team.

Finally, we have with us Sree Chaguturu, MD and Senior VP of CVS Health and Chief Medical Officer of CVS Caremark (https://www.caremark.com/). He focuses on enhancing the quality of services provided to millions of its members and patients, while also contributing to the overall mission of CVS Health.

I also mentioned a few past podcasts that cover aspects of this episode. You can find them here:

HR Works Podcast COVID-19 Update: Religious Exemptions to Mandatory Vaccines (https://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/podcast/hr-works-covid-19-update-podcast-religious-exemptions-to-mandatory-vaccines/)

HR Works Podcast COVID-19 Update: Can Employers Mandate COVID-19 Vaccines? (https://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/podcast/hr-works-covid-19-update-can-employers-mandate-covid-19-vaccines/)

HR Works Podcast COVID-19 Update: Latest Coronavirus Testing Methods (https://hrdailyadvisor.blr.com/podcast/hr-works-covid-19-update-latest-coronavirus-testing-methods/)

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HR Works Podcast 135: No Vaccine or I Quit

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