Getting Personal with Compt

In this episode of Getting Personal with Compt, Lauren sits down with Rachel Anne, educator, coach, and founder of the Menopause Education Center, to talk about menopause, perimenopause, self-advocacy, and why so many women are left to figure out their own bodies without enough information or support. Rachel shares her own experience navigating symptoms, doctors, late-night research, and the lack...

What happens when HR stops talking about innovation in theory and starts building the systems that make it work? In this episode of Getting Personal with Compt , Lauren sits down with KK Mayo , Senior Director of People Ops at Ava Labs , to talk about scaling a people function from 45 employees to 250, building better onboarding systems, and creating the “rails” that help fast-growing teams move w...

Work isn’t separate from the rest of life anymore. In this episode of Getting Personal with Compt , Lauren sits down with Angela Howard , culture strategist and founder of Call for Culture, to talk about what it means to lead right now — in a moment where everything feels like it’s happening all at once. From burnout and political tension to AI and shifting expectations of work, Angela describes t...

Hiring has changed. Not just the process, but what candidates are actually evaluating when they consider a job. In this episode of Getting Personal with Compt, Lauren sits down with Jeff Hyman, CEO of Recruit Rockstars and a recruiter with more than 30 years of experience placing top talent. Jeff shares what he’s seeing from both sides of the hiring table: how candidates are evaluating companies t...

In this episode of Getting Personal with Compt, Lauren sits down with Mary Migiano, Compt’s Head of Customer Experience, to unpack what the 2026 Lifestyle Benefits Benchmark Report looks like in real life. From the stat that 1 in 10 stipend dollars now goes to grocery retailers to the rise of flexible, all-inclusive lifestyle spending accounts, this conversation goes beyond the numbers. They discu...

AI didn’t arrive in a vacuum. It showed up after years of crisis, burnout, and constant change at work. In this episode of Getting Personal with Compt , Lauren Schneider sits down with Theresa Fesinstine, founder of peoplepower.ai and former CHRO, to talk about what AI adoption actually looks like inside organizations—and why the hardest part isn’t the technology. Theresa shares her own journey fr...

Burnout doesn’t always look like collapse. Sometimes it looks like caring too much for too long. In this episode of Getting Personal with Compt , Lauren sits down with Patrick Riecke, burnout prevention coach, national speaker, and former healthcare leader, to talk about what burnout really is, how it quietly drains energy at work, and why purpose-driven people are often the hardest hit. Drawing o...

What happens when “routine” healthcare goes wrong? When Jennifer Kean’s 80-year-old father was hospitalized for a standard surgery, it spiraled into eight weeks of complications, missed medications, and a crash course in how broken the healthcare system can be. With her siblings scattered across the country, Jennifer found herself coordinating care, navigating Medicare, and trying to work full-tim...

What do frontline workers really want from leadership? (Spoiler: it’s not another HR email.) In this episode of Getting Personal with Compt, we sit down with Victoria Dew, Founder & CEO of Dewpoint Communications, who has spent nearly 20 years helping companies actually connect with their people—especially the ones who don’t sit behind a desk. We dig into: ✅ Why frontline workers feel unheard...

In this inspiring episode of Getting Personal with Compt , Pete Schramm, CEO and founder of Latitude , shares how growing up on a Pennsylvania farm shaped his approach to building relationships and creating opportunities. Standing at 6'8", Pete's perspective on connection is as expansive as his height. Pete takes us through his remarkable journey: From farm chores in Butler, PA to playing basketba...

In this episode of Getting Personal with Compt , culture strategist and founder of Vibe People Studio, Marnie Robbins, joins host Lauren Schneider to discuss catalytic culture change , the challenges HR leaders face with AI, and how burnout is impacting those driving people operations. Marnie shares powerful insights on how to initiate culture shifts without overwhelming yourself or your team, and...

In this eye-opening episode of Getting Personal with Compt , HR tech veteran Denis Barnard delivers a wake-up call about the future of HR. After 25 years specializing in HR technology, Denis predicts a "cataclysmic" shift: in ten years, 75% of senior HR will work fractionally rather than full-time. Denis challenges conventional thinking by exploring: Why HR has become the "catch-all" for responsib...

In this episode of Getting Personal with Compt , Dr. Kay De Simone, complex trauma psychotherapist and wellness expert for high achievers, shares a powerful truth: "You are your most important asset." Discover why high achievers resist using mental health benefits until they're in crisis, the hidden truth about who deserves support, and how treating yourself as your greatest asset might be the leg...

In this episode of Getting Personal with Compt , Maggie Gremminger and Meredith Patrick from Leona discuss the hidden exodus of new parents—one-third leave their jobs within 18 months of returning from parental leave.  Learn how parental leave can be reimagined to better support both parents and their teams, and why it's time for a shift in employee benefits.  Want to be a guest on Getting Persona...

Growing up in apartheid South Africa, Ivan Stegic learned early what artificial separation does to people. Today, as CEO of TEN7, he's rejecting another type of wall - the one between work and personal life. In this conversation, Ivan shares how witnessing extreme segregation shaped his inclusive leadership philosophy, why he rejects the "Severance" approach to work-life separation, and how his te...

What does Greek mythology have to do with HR? Everything, according to veteran people leader Kim Rohrer.  Join us as Kim shares her journey from theater to tech, reveals how improv principles transformed her leadership style, and explains why the skills that make great theater also make exceptional workplace cultures.  Learn why she named her newsletter "I Care Too Much" and discover the surprisin...

In this data-driven episode of Getting Personal, Lauren sits down with Compt's Head of Customer Success, Mary Mgiano, to unpack the latest findings from the annual Lifestyle Benefits Benchmark Report. Mary shares fascinating insights on why small companies are outspending large corporations on benefits, how five generations in the workforce are driving the demand for personalization, and why careg...

When Matthew Thomas's mentor put him in charge of safety operations - despite having no safety experience - it could have been a disaster. Instead, it sparked a 20-year career in talent development. In this episode, Matthew shares why "promotion is optional, but growth is mandatory," how his own mentor shaped his approach to professional development, and why your "random" career experiences might...

After 20+ years in HR, Debra Corey learned the hard way that micromanaging benefits doesn't work. In this episode, she shares why true flexibility starts with three simple words: "We trust you." From her early days of being questioned about focus groups to revolutionizing well-being allowances, she discovered how giving employees a real choice transforms workplace culture. If you're tired of polic...

When an employee needed a month off to visit family in China, Paul Lavoie's response was simple: "How could I say no?"  As Connecticut's Chief Manufacturing Officer, Paul is transforming workplace culture by prioritizing human connection over rigid policies.  In this episode, he shares powerful stories about building loyalty through empathy, why "you set the weather" as a leader, and how small mom...

"We're hard-skilling too close to the sun." In this episode, Learning & Development Strategist Molly Dennen joins host Lauren Schneider to challenge everything we think we know about professional development.  They discuss the broken system of traditional education, why chasing "unicorn" candidates is hurting organizations, and how L&D needs to evolve beyond technical checklists to embrace...

Mari Sifo, EVP & CHRO at Host Hotels, cuts through the HR jargon to share a refreshingly simple approach to employee benefits. In this candid conversation, Mari and Lauren dive into the art of personalizing benefits without losing your mind (or budget).  Discover why "What can we do?" might be the only question you need to revolutionize your benefits strategy. From unexpected survey results to...

EA Renee Viens has the secret sauce when it comes to communicating at various levels across an organization. While it's a skill that comes naturally to her, she has fantastic advice, tips, and tricks, for those who are working on their own communication skills in the workplace. We cover that and more in the first episode of Getting Personal with Compt in 2024! Want to be a guest? Email lauren@comp...

In a world where employee needs are as diverse as they are dynamic, understanding the human side of policy-making is more crucial than ever. Join us as Anna Corfey shares her personal journey and its impact on her approach to HR and benefits design. 🔹 What to Expect: - Insightful discussions on the evolving landscape of employee benefits. - Strategies for empathetic leadership and inclusive polic...

In this episode of Getting Personal with Compt, join host Lauren, the Head of Brand and Communications and special guest Sims Tillirson. As the Senior Vice president of Sales and Broker Partnerships at BLUE RAVEN Actuarial and a seasoned professional in employee benefits, education, communication, and enrollment, Sims brings a decade of expertise to the table. This episode tackles the dynamic and...