Dear Human Resources:

David Deane is an author, speaker, and business AI realist. Rather than obsessing over what AI can do, he studies something much more interesting: What humans still do better. He explores judgment, accountability, trust, uncertainty, and why organizations become more—not less—human as AI spreads. Host: Marie-Line Germain, Ph. D. Mixing: Kelly Minnis

Is Your 401(k) Ripping Off Your Employees? Paul Sippil is a forensic 401(k) consultant with a background in auditing and financial advising. Paul became concerned about practices he observed within the retirement planning industry. He now works to educate business owners about irregularities, transparency, and fiduciary responsibility in employer-sponsored retirement plans. Host: Marie-Line Germai...

Dr. Keri Ohlrich is co-founder of Abbracci Group and co-author of the bestselling book, The Way of the HR Warrior. She's spent years working in what she calls the messy, unglamorous middle of HR—the situations that don't fit neatly into research papers or best-practice presentations. She's also an experienced podcaster herself, having co-hosted The Breakout Podcast. https://www.abbraccigroup.com/...

John Sansoucie is Chairman and CEO of CogNet and brings more than 27 years of experience across HR outsourcing, third-party administration, and professional employer organizations. Today, much of his work focuses on helping HR organizations use AI and automation to streamline workflows, reduce manual work, and operate more efficiently. Host: Marie-Line Germain, Ph. D. Mixing: Kelly Minnis

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Vanessa Errecarte is an award-winning lecturer at the UC Davis Graduate School of Management and creator of one of the nation’s only for-credit MBA courses in personal branding. Vanessa works directly with students navigating this new reality, and she argues that AI is transforming personal branding from a marketing tactic into a core leadership competency that universities must intentionally teac...

Gustavo Razzetti is a culture strategist, speaker, and author of the book Forward Talk: The Bold New Method for Getting Teams Unstuck. In this episode, he introduces the idea of conversational agency: the belief that your voice actually matters and can move work forward. Host: Marie-Line Germain, Ph. D. Mixing: Kelly Minnis

Kim Bohr is President and CEO of SparkEffect, an author, a strategic advisor to executive teams, and a podcast host herself. She brings more than 25 years of cross-functional leadership experience, backed by SparkEffect’s decades of work with organizations navigating disruption. More info at sparkeffect.com/DearHR Host: Marie-Line Germain, Ph. D. Mixing: Kelly Minnis

David Deane-Spread, a leadership advisor and founder of Metattude and former military officer and CEO, has spent more than 25 years advising over 150 CEOs and boards across Australia and the UK. He is the creator of the ABC Practice of Leadership, a framework designed to help HR and executive teams turn culture into performance. Host: Marie-Line Germain, Ph. D. Mixing: Kelly Minnis

Today’s episode might surprise you, because we’re talking about archaeology—yes, archaeology—not as history, but as a leadership and wellbeing tool. My guest is Celia Orsini, an archaeologist and the founder of Archaeology for Wellbeing. Host: Marie-Line Germain, Ph. D. Mixing: Kelly Minnis

Today’s episode sits at the intersection of leadership, empathy, and lived experience. Our topic is Dementia’s Surprising Lessons for Today’s Leaders. My guest, Glenna Hetch, is a leadership speaker, consultant, and author with more than three decades of executive leadership experience in HR and training. She has worked with organizations such as Starbucks, Levy Restaurants at Walt Disney World, B...

Today’s episode focuses on something we have all experienced virtual and hybrid meetings. Many organizations are still struggling to make virtual meetings feel engaging and worth people’s time. To help us rethink how we design these experiences, I’m delighted to welcome Mark Mallchok, Principal and Chief Event Strategist at Brella Productions. Host: Marie-Line Germain, Ph. D. Mixing: Kelly Minnis

Colleen Tiner, Chief Product Officer at Beeline, leads the company’s AI-related initiatives. She talks about How AI, Compliance, and High-Skill Independent Workers Will Reshape HR Strategy. Host: Marie-Line Germain, Ph. D. Mixing: Kelly Minnis

In this episode, we’re talking about AI’s Role in the Modern HR Function. Artificial intelligence is transforming how organizations recruit, manage, and support employees — but with these innovations come important questions about ethics, fairness, and the future of work. Joining me today is Joey Price, CEO of Jumpstart HR, TEDx speaker on AI in the workplace, and author of the book The Power of H...

Today’s conversation sits right at the intersection of people, policy, and performance. We're going to focus on Parental Leave Policies. Our guest is Beth Wanner, the founder of Mother Cover, an agency that provides interim and fractional leadership coverage to help organizations maintain momentum while employees take parental or caregiver leave. Beth brings a rare and powerful dual perspective to...

Today’s episode is about AI, but not in the usual way. We’re not talking about fear, replacement, or hype. Instead, we’re asking a much more practical question: Busy Work is the First Thing AI Should Take: How to Break Down Your Job Into ‘AI Tasks’ and ‘Human Tasks’—and Why It Matters. And how can we break our jobs into AI tasks and human tasks—in a way that actually gives us back time, energy, an...

Christian “Boo” Boucousis (“Boo") is a former fighter pilot turned CEO of the company Afterburner., which helps organizations translate high-stakes aviation thinking into business execution. He’s the author of The Afterburner Advantage, an Amazon bestseller in leadership, and he works with Fortune 500 companies—and even NFL teams that went on to win the Super Bowl—to build purpose-driven, high-per...

Our guest is Erika Sinner, Founder and CEO of Directorie, a $15 million healthcare commercialization company and a two-time Inc. 5000 honoree. She also serves as the Chief Empathy Officer at the nonprofit TinySuperheroes, empowering critically ill children to discover their strength and voice. A passionate advocate for pet-inclusive workplaces and a leading voice on pet bereavement leave, Erika is...

Today’s episode dives into a frustrating but all-too-common experience for job seekers — submitting dozens of resumes and hearing... nothing. Why are qualified candidates getting ghosted? And what exactly are recruiters — and the bots they use — really looking for? To help us unpack this, I’m joined by Steph Cartwright, a Job Search Strategist, Certified Resume Writer, and the solopreneur behind O...

Our guest is Hanna Hasl-Kelchner, the international award-winning author of Seeking Fairness at Work. She was named one of the Top 9 Impact Authors by the 2024 Goody Business Book Awards. A former business lawyer turned strategist and host of the syndicated podcast Business Confidential Now, Hanna blends legal, social, and practical insight to help leaders build fair and high-performing workplaces...

In this episode, we welcome Leandro Cartelli, founder of Lana Talent, a firm dedicated to connecting businesses with exceptional Latin American talent while ensuring both skills alignment and cultural fit. With over 15 years of experience leading Talent Acquisition efforts at companies like Accenture and DeliveryHero, Leandro brings a wealth of knowledge in building scalable, data-driven recruitme...

In this episode, we talk with Aaron Smith, the co-founder of Savi, a platform helping millions navigate student loan repayment. He’s spent over a decade in student loan policy and higher ed tech, working with organizations like AARP and The National Education Association to unlock nearly $5 billion in projected savings for borrowers. Aaron is also the founder of Young Invincibles, an advocacy orga...

Matthew Hellrung is co-Founder & Partner at Meltzer Hellrung LLP. He helps companies create scalable and compliant immigration programs that withstand audits and policy changes. With over a decade of experience, he’s a trusted advisor to Fortune 500 companies and HR leaders for his expertise in I-9 compliance, global mobility, and visa sponsorship. In this episode, Matthew talks about “What HR nee...

Ken Coats is the visionary behind KENTECH. His insights on protecting vulnerable communities and growing global businesses have earned him the trust of over 125,000 entrepreneurs and business leaders. In this episode, Ken talks about Leadership in the Age of Algorithms, a deep dive into what leadership looks like when machine learning is making—or influencing—more and more decisions. Host: Marie-L...

Rachel Shaw is President of Shaw HR Consulting. She is a seasoned HR expert who helps organizations shift from fear-based compliance to people-first, legally sound strategies that build strong workplace cultures. Rachel has 20 years of executive HR experience and she’s the author of The Disabled Workforce: What the ADA Never Anticipated in which she provides practical guidance to HR and risk profe...