Bringing the Human back to Human Resources

This week, Traci recaps a recent training she completed because it was all about retaining top talent!    Bloomberg article referenced from Human Times newsletter can be found here   Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Connect with Traci here Disclaimer: Thoughts, opinions, and statements made on this podcast are not a reflection of the thoughts, opinions, and statements of...

2020 was the year for HR - we took ONE GIANT LEAP. HR went from undervalued to in demand in just a few quarters; Traci talks about how and why HR is a future-ready career and why the increase in demand for HR professionals is a great sign for the future of employees.     Axios article: https://www.axios.com/human-resources-job-postings-increase-d169fbf7-aa5a-45b9-8146-7287b34acd24.html&n...

Traci and Mike Seidle, CTO of Pivot CX (formerly known as Work Here), discuss the importance of keeping the human interaction in hiring.      Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe. Know someone who would like this episode? Share it!   Connect with Mike here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/indymike/ , via his website pivotcx.io , and via email at Mike@pivotcx.io Connect with...

Getting ready for a big interview? Thinking of getting out there and applying for that dream job? Traci shares some tips that will quickly and easily help you to feel more confident and ready to nail your interview!     Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe. Know someone who would like this episode? Share it!   Connect with Traci here: https://linktr.ee/HRTraci   Dis...

This week, Traci discusses the recent scandal at Google with their Head of Diversity Strategy and how cancelling cancel culture is in the interest of society. On Instagram, Traci asked a series of poll questions, in which she discusses the results. Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Connect with Traci here: https://linktr.ee/HRTraci  Disclaimer: Thoughts, opinions, and statements ma...

Brad Federman, CEO of PerformancePoint LLC, a national consulting and training firm specializing in culture building, leadership and people initiatives. Brad and Traci share a few laughs in this episode where we talk about how much of ourselves we bring to work, how we can remain focused on being truly people-centric, and ways in which leaders can make thoughtful changes in how they lead their tea...

This week, is the podcast's 30th episode! Traci is joined by Jill Kane to discuss well-being in the workplace. may is Mental Health Awareness Month, so what better than to talk about your wellbeing!     Jill Kane is a Workplace Well-Being Consultant and HR Expert who partners with organizational leaders and their teams to co-create a sustainable well-being strategy that is inclusive, eng...

Thank you for listening.    For mental health resources, visit:  https://www.betterhelp.com  https://www.talkspace.com  https://checkpointorg.com/global/    Connect with Traci here: https://linktr.ee/HRTraci    Disclaimer: Thoughts, opinions, and statements made on this podcast are not a reflection of the thoughts, opinions, and statements of the Company Traci Rubin is actively employed by.

Traci is joined by Ron Thurston, VP of Stores at INTERMIX and Author of the book, "Retail Pride". Ron was named one of the world's Top 100 most influential people in retail and throughout the chapters of his book, provides insight and advice on becoming a strong and passionate leader with a people-centric focus. This week, Ron and Traci discuss some of the themes throughout "Retail Pride" that are...

This week, Traci talks about why diversity of thought and experiences provides an incredible amount of value to an organization. Traci answers questions toward the end of this episode related to resumes and recruiting.   Don't forget to leave a 5-star rating and review and subscribe to the podcast!   Subscribe to Human Times here Connect with Traci here Disclaimer: Thoughts, opinions, an...

This week, Traci talks about how impactful turnover is (and some trends) as well as the new unemployment rates and labor statistics.    Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe.   Connect with Traci here Sources: https://www.bls.gov/news.release/pdf/empsit.pdf https://www.shrm.org/resourcesandtools/hr-topics/talent-acquisition/pages/turnover-tsunami-expected-once-pandemic-ends.as...

This week, Traci talks about what she calls the, "Blockbuster Theory" and how business leaders need to ensure their business model and how they approach employee engagement is progressive rather than antiquated. Gone are the days where we return to life as we knew it before COVID. We have to adapt! This episode is in partnership with Human Times . Don't forget to leave a review, give this Podcast...

This week, Traci the pros and cons of one-way video screening for employers and candidates in the recruitment process.    Don't forget to leave a review, give this Podcast a 5-star rating, and subscribe!    Connect with Traci here    Disclaimer: Thoughts, opinions, and statements made on this podcast are not a reflection of the thoughts, opinions, and statements of th...

This week, Traci discusses some recent questions around social media, colleagues being connected with you on socials, and how this relates to our ability to manage teams at work.   Don't forget to leave a review, give this Podcast a 5 star rating, and subscribe!  Connect with Traci here   Sources: https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=LAB&se...

So, can they? Join the discussion on instagram!   Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe.   Connect with Traci here Sources: https://www.eeoc.gov/wysk/what-you-should-know-about-covid-19-and-ada-rehabilitation-act-and-other-eeo-laws https://www.fisherphillips.com/resources-alerts-top-7-things-you-need-to-know https://www.fisherphillips.com/resources-alerts-first-lawsuit-challenging-...

This week, Traci shares her thoughts and opinions related to the situations in the Royal Family and where HR has gotten involved. Traci shares what we do now, what should happen with investigations based on the circumstances, and where there have been some inconsistencies from the outside looking in.    TW Suicide: 2:30 - 2:45   Don't forget to subscribe and leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️...

Traci is joined by Anniedi Essien and Christina Farinacci-Roberts of W.I.D.E. Dynamic Dialogues for a truly incredible and candid conversation on Wellness, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity--and specifically how Wellness + DEI = the Path to Harmony. Learn more about W.I.D.E. Dynamic Dialogues here Connect with Anniedi Essien on LinkedIn Connect with Christina Farinacci-Roberts on LinkedIn Check it...

This week, Traci shares a deeply personal experience about how women have been disproportionately impacted by COVID. TW 13:00-15:50:  serious illness, hospitalization, medical procedures Sources: CNN article from 1/8/2021: https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/08/economy/women-job-losses-pandemic/index.html Fortune article from 2/5/2021: https://fortune.com/2021/02/05/covid-unemployment-rate-january-jo...

In this episode, Traci shares her stories and experiences with a bad leader from her past and all of the amazing takeaways she took from that experience. We all can learn from bad leaders--sometimes more than good leaders. Get connected here Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe! Disclaimer: Thoughts, opinions, and statements made on this podcast are not a reflection of the thoughts, opinion...

This week, Traci provides some insights and ground rules related to terminations. If you are a manager or HR professional, make sure you keep these three tips in mind for terminations. Terminations are litigious,  intense, and are impacting a human being at the end of the day. Consistency is key. No events this week--IG Live and CH events will resume next week! Links to all events, informatio...

In this week's episode, Traci talks about the shared emotional impact between the employer and the employee--while it might sound odd to think that the employer could be impacted emotionally, people managers and HR professionals should feel emotionally taxed when ending someone's employment. Listen to hear more! Events this week: Tuesday, 2/16: Clubhouse at 6pm EST - "What's your PIVOT story?" Tue...

This week Traci shares stories about her recent experiences reflecting on authenticity and vulnerability, especially with people online/with people we haven't met before. Authenticity and vulnerability are critical to developing meaningful relationships and loyalty. Join Traci LIVE on Instagram for Office (Happy) Hours every Tuesday at 9PM EST/6PM PST Join Traci LIVE on Clubhouse for a discussion...

This week's episode is sponsored by WYLD Gallery Traci discusses the Do's and Don'ts of finding/maintaining love and relationships in the workplace. Join Traci LIVE on Instagram for Office (Happy) Hours every Tuesday at 9PM EST/6PM PST Join Traci LIVE on Clubhouse for a discussion on Navigating Change in the New Normal on Clubhouse every Thursday at 7PM EST/4PM PST Disclaimer: Thoughts, opinions,...

This week, Traci discusses how mentors and public advice are everywhere and how to navigate all of the personalities and platforms. Everyone has an opinion or advice, but it doesn't necessarily mean it will be the best opinion or advice you can get. This episode walks through how you can scrutinize advice and who's giving you advice while also appreciating and embracing diversity in thought. Join...

This week, Traci shares the reality of what is and is not tolerable in the workplace, especially related to employee speech and conduct in the workplace. Are employees protected when they are involved in unlawful conduct? Can employees say anything they want because Americans have a First Amendment right? Are employers entitled to terminate employees for their beliefs? All of these questions are a...