Bringing the Human back to Human Resources

In this episode of the Bringing the Human back to Human Resources podcast, Traci speaks with Kristen Brun Sharkey about building a culture of innovation and effective leadership strategies. Guest: Kristen Brun Sharkey Kristen Brun Sharkey is the Founder and CEO of Emboldify, an executive coach, facilitator, and speaker with 15 years of experience leading teams in advertising, tech, and marketing a...

In this episode of the Bringing the Human back to Human Resources podcast, Traci shares her predictions and insights on the key HR trends for 2025 in this special end-of-year episode. Episode: 208 (Final Episode of 2024) Key Topics Discussed: 1. (00:28) Introduction and end-of-year announcements 2. (03:12) Milestone celebration - 208 episodes and four years 3. (03:42) Human-centric leadership evol...

In this episode of the Bringing the Human back to Human Resources podcast, Traci speaks with Dr. Meghan Grace, a leading generational expert, about Gen Z in the workplace and how to effectively work across generations. Guest: Dr. Meghan Grace Dr. Meghan Grace is a leading generational expert whose research on Gen Z spans the last decade. She has helped companies, universities, and associations wor...

***Get expert HR insights and strategies with HRTraci.com. Subscribe for weekly episodes that bring the human back to Human Resources.*** In this episode of the Bringing the Human back to Human Resources podcast, Traci discusses the concerning trend of "ghosting" in the interview process, featuring voice messages from Hannah, who shares her personal experiences with being ghosted during job search...

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*No more headaches with trying to manage your global workforce, compliantly hire and pay employees with Deel.com ( https://bit.ly/3YlM6g6)* In this episode of the Bringing the Human Back to Human Resources podcast, Traci concludes our layoff series with Dan Goodman, founder of Dan Goodman Employment Advisory (DGEA). They explore the "counter to HR" perspective on layoffs, severance negotiations, a...

In this episode of the Bringing the Human Back to Human Resources podcast, Traci continues the layoff series by addressing what happens when you or someone you know experiences a layoff, focusing on both the practical and emotional aspects of job loss. Key Topics Discussed: (00:02) Introduction and preview of next week's episode with Dan Goodman (02:18) Statistical overview - 40% of Americans expe...

In this episode of the Bringing the Human Back to Human Resources podcast, Traci continues the layoff series by addressing the critical topic of self-care for HR professionals during layoffs and how to support both departing and remaining employees through these challenging transitions. Key Topics Discussed: (00:00) Introduction and recap of previous episode with Jenna Dunay (02:05) The emotional...

**No more headaches with trying to manage your global workforce, compliantly hire and pay employees with Deel.com ** In this episode of the Bringing the Human Back to Human Resources podcast, Traci discusses the challenging topic of layoffs with Jena Dunay, founder of Recruit the Employer, an outplacement and career development firm. They explore how to conduct layoffs with dignity and how organiz...

In this 200th episode of the Bringing the Human back to Human Resources podcast, Traci celebrates this milestone and discusses the recent Monster Work Watch Report 2024. She critically analyzes workplace trends and statistics, encouraging listeners to think critically about generalized reports. Traci also announces a special giveaway to celebrate the 200th episode milestone. Connect with Traci her...

In this episode of the Bringing the Human Back to Human Resources podcast, Traci Chernoff discusses the upcoming 200th episode and the associated giveaway. She also introduces a new series focused on navigating layoffs with empathy, highlighting the importance of self-care for HR professionals and addressing survivor's guilt among employees. The episode serves as a brief overview of what listeners...

In this episode of the Bringing the Human back to Human Resources podcast, Traci discusses the parallels between parenting and leadership with Valerie Cockerell, author of "Manage Like a Mother." They explore how the instincts and skills developed as a parent can be applied to effective leadership in the workplace. Valerie shares insights from her experiences as a mother of three and her career at...

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***No more headaches with managing your leave process. Head over to ⁠⁠⁠Cocoon using this link: https://bit.ly/46QzEYm to learn more and get up to a fifty percent implementation fee discount. In this episode, Traci issues a critical wake-up call to HR leaders and workplaces regarding the dangers of employee disconnection following the tragic death of a Wells Fargo employee. Traci dives into the tra...

No more headaches with managing your leave process. Head over to ⁠⁠ Cocoon.com to learn more and get up to a fifty percent implementation fee discount. In this episode, Traci discusses the recent American Psychological Association (APA) report on psychological safety in the changing workplace. She explores the importance of psychological safety in organizations, its impact on job satisfaction, emp...

No more headaches with managing your leave process. Head over to ⁠⁠ Cocoon.com/hr to learn more and get up to a fifty percent implementation fee discount. In this episode, Traci interviews Megan Cook, co-founder and chief administrative officer of Happy Companies, about the importance of people as a competitive advantage in business. They discuss the need to invest in employees and create a people...

No more headaches with managing your leave process. Head over to  ⁠Cocoon.com/hr⁠  to learn more and get up to a fifty percent implementation fee discount.  Nicole Greer, CEO of Build a Vibrant Culture, discusses the importance of the manager-employee relationship in building a vibrant culture. She emphasizes that the growth and development of employees is key to creating a vibrant culture. Greer...

No more headaches with managing your leave process. Head over to  Cocoon.com/hr  to learn more and get up to a fifty percent implementation fee discount.  In this episode, we dive into a game-changing development in college sports.  A recent ruling has opened the door to the possibility that some NCAA college athletes could be classified as employees under federal wage and hour laws. Exciting, rig...

Kamaria Scott, founder and CEO of Enetic, discusses change management and the role of managers in organizations. She defines change management as guiding people from where they are now to where they need to be and emphasizes the importance of managing the human side of change. Kamaria also highlights the skills and mindset needed to navigate change, including resilience, innovation, and leveraging...

In this episode, Traci reflects on Simone Biles' decision to step away from the Tokyo Olympics 4 years ago and discusses the importance of knowing when to walk away. Traci emphasizes the strength and courage it takes to prioritize one's mental and physical health and encourages listeners to have compassion for themselves and others. She also explores the concept of moving slowly to move fa...

In this episode, Traci discusses recent layoffs in HR and the perspective of HR thought leaders on the role of AI in these layoffs. Traci challenges the idea that layoffs are a result of companies investing in AI to drive growth, arguing that it absolves companies of responsibility and creates a competition between humans and AI, which isn’t reasonable. She emphasizes the need to leverage AI rathe...

SHRM removed Equity (E) from their DE&I acronym and the implications of this decision are massive. Tune in to hear all of the ways you can keep and promote Equity in DEI&B! Connect with Enrique: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rubioenrique/ Here are some amazing HR communities/resources: https://hackinghrlab.io/ https://disrupthr.co/ https://www.troophr.com/ https://www.hrci.org https://transf...

Lisa Nichols shares her 3C method for cultivating compassion, connection, and communication in the workplace. The method is based on her experience coaching leaders and helping them navigate challenges such as change management, reducing burnout, and bridging generational and cultural gaps. Lisa emphasizes the importance of self-compassion as the foundation for understanding and connecting with ot...

In this episode, Traci answers questions about resume trends as a follow-up to last week's episode and provides tips and insights on creating a strong resume. The Importance of Accuracy in Resumes - 08:26 Excluding Personal Information from Resumes - 11:46 Relevance of "Traditional" Resumes - 14:53 Pros and Cons of Traditional and Creative Resumes - 22:51 Common Mistakes to Avoid in...

This week tune in for a quick episode on the latest resume trends and some tips and tricks! Be sure to send in your questions for next week's episode to contact@hrtraci.com or via IG DM! Connect with Traci here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/HRTraci⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit our website: ⁠HRTraci.com Don't forget to rate this podcast 5 stars, leave a review, and subscribe!   Disclaimer: Thoughts, opinions, and st...