Bringing the Human back to Human Resources

Dr. David Utley, MD, founder of Pivot Inc, discusses the impact of tobacco use on companies and the importance of tobacco cessation programs. He highlights the high costs associated with tobacco use, both in terms of healthcare claims and productivity loss. Dr. Utley emphasizes the need for HR leaders to prioritize tobacco cessation programs and incentivize employees to join them. Dr. Utley emphas...

In this episode, Traci interviews Joshua Berry, a facilitator of change, about the impact of language on beliefs, perspectives, and workplace culture. They discuss the evolution of language in HR, the dehumanizing effects of certain terms, and the importance of intentional language use. Joshua shares examples of how language influences practices and policies, and how assuming positive intent can c...

The episode discusses the trend of over-employment, where individuals work multiple jobs within the workweek. I share my own experience of being over-employed and explore the factors contributing to this trend, such as remote work, quiet quitting, and inflation. The episode raises questions about the sacrifices and logistics involved in being over-employed, particularly when working multiple tradi...

This conversation explores the concept of earned wage access, its impact on hourly employees, and the recent legislation in South Carolina. It delves into the benefits of earned wage access, its distinction from loans, and its role in promoting employee engagement and flexibility. The discussion also addresses the implications of regulation and the potential impact on employers and employees. Chec...

In this episode, Ben Eubanks, an author, speaker, and researcher in the field of HR discusses talent acquisition trends, the importance of relationships in recruitment, the role of AI in HR, and the need to bring the human element back to human resources. Ben shares insights from his research, such as the impact of relationships on candidate experience, the use of AI tools in recruitment, and the...

Jessica D. Winder, a working mom of twin girls and a keynote speaker and career coach, joins the podcast this week! Jessica shares her recent career challenge and she emphasizes the importance of finding purpose in one's career. In this conversation, Traci and Jessica discuss the importance of preparation and advocacy in navigating career challenges. They also discuss the significance of advoc...

Traci returns from maternity leave and shares her reflections on her experience. She discusses the importance of preparation before returning to work, the changes in priorities and responsibilities that come with being a parent, and the benefits of having a supportive supervisor and colleagues. Connect with Traci here:  ⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/HRTraci⁠⁠⁠ Visit our website: HRTraci.com Don't forge...

It can be hard to know the best moment for HR to step in - whether it's in interpersonal conflicts, ER issues, or business decisions. This week's episode helps to identify when your signal should go off that it's time to get involved. Plus, there's a discussion on how to uncover more of the truth when you are pulled in or stepping in.    Connect with Traci here:  https://linktr.ee/...

In this explicit, shocking, and insane episode, your HR nightmare story submissions are read - plus, I share a few of my own!  Thanks to all who submitted stories :) Don't forget to leave a 5-star rating, write a review, and subscribe!   Connect with Traci here:  https://linktr.ee/HRTraci     Disclaimer: Thoughts, opinions, and statements made on this podcast are not a reflection of the though...

Carrington Smith Trabue, known as "Carrie" to her friends and colleagues, is the founder and President of Carrington Legal Search and best-selling author of "Blooming." A lawyer by training, Carrington left her litigation practice in 2000 to pursue her passion for connecting people. Over the last twenty years, Carrington has become the trusted search partner to a host of Fortun...

Dr. Brad Harris joins the podcast to discuss having a growth mindset, ditching imposter syndrome, and how to find an organization that is closely aligned to the values we hold as individuals.     Dr. Brad Harris, Ph. D. is a Professor of Management and Human Resources at HEC Paris and a co-founder of People Leader Accelerator. He has co-authored two books, 3D Team Leadership: A New Approach for Co...

Gianna is the Co-Founder and Practice Leader at  Vita Assure , a Canadian brokerage firm that specializes in employee benefits for small and medium-sized enterprises in Quebec and Ontario. Vita Assure works with all insurance providers, including Canada Life, Manulife Financial, Sun Life Financial, and many more,to offer thousands of their clients’ employees the best group insurance, group retirem...

This week, Clark aka HRShark joins me for a discussion on how he got to where he is today in his "9-5" and on social media. Clark is widely popular on TikTok and Instagram because of his Evil HR impersonations, sharing tips for advancing in your career, and for making us all laugh about the realities of our jobs.    Be sure to follow Clark on TikTok and Instagram: @hrshark_ Don't for...

Dr. Baktari is the CEO of eNational Testing, e7 Health, & US Drug Test Centers. Jonathan Baktari MD brings over 20 years of clinical, administrative, and entrepreneurial experience. He has been a triple board-certified physician specializing in internal medicine, pulmonary, and critical care medicine.      Dr. Baktari is a preeminent, national business thought leader interviewed in The Washing...

All extroverts, no sense of humor, makes all the decisions, makes no decisions, only looking out for the company and much muchhhhhh more BS on this one team. This week, I teamed up with Alexa Baggio and Tyson Mackenzie from the People Problems podcast for Part 2 of this saucy convo on common HR Misconceptions. Missed Part 1? You can listen by searching the People Problems podcast wherever you get...

Barrett Scruggs has spent the last decade leading digital transformation in consumer banking and employee financial well-being. With expertise in workforce management, operations, and teambuilding, he knows what it takes to deliver the holistic financial benefits employees crave. As VP and head of SoFi at Work, Scruggs is a loyal partner to 900+ employers who rely on its platform, services, tools,...

Quiet Quitting is misrepresented and misleading - what's wrong with having boundaries and doing the job you were hired to do without going above and beyond? Surprise: there's nothing wrong with either of those things! Tune into this episode (and share it with a friend) to hear more about what quiet quitting is doing, v. what we should be doing, v. what companies should actually be focused...

Julie Hamilton has over 20 years of Human Resource Management experience and has been a Certified Fibromyalgia Coach for over 7 years. She was diagnosed with fibromyalgia in 2009. As a Human Resources Director, she knew the resources to use such as Family Medical Leave Act and workplace accommodations to help her with the tasks she was struggling with. She didn’t need to worry about her job when s...

Daniel Tolson is a successful business coach and is regarded as Asia’s #1 business coach specializing in Emotional Intelligence. He has helped many celebrities, self-made millionaires, and billion-dollar businesses to unleash new income levels. Among many things he enjoys living the expatriate life and has competed with the world's top athletes at extreme games -  he is also a former Australia...

Thad Price is CEO at Austin-based Talroo, the data-driven job and hiring event advertising platform that helps businesses reach the candidates they need to build their essential workforce. He provides leadership, strategy, and guidance to all departments. With more than 17 years of experience in online recruitment and the job search vertical, Thad is a recognized thought leader in the HR/TA space....

After receiving several messages about how to have difficult conversations with difficult people, it was time to dive in!   As a reminder, only 2 more episodes remain for the year! The last 2 weeks of December will be episode-free to support some vacation time!   Connect with Traci here: https://linktr.ee/HRTraci   Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe!   Disclaimer: Thoughts, opinions,...

Working for brands like Fila, Champion, and Converse brought about Aja’s passion for designing activewear, yet opened her mind to the negative impact fast fashion has on the environment. Completing her 200-hour yoga teacher training inspired her passion for wellness and mindfulness. That, combined with her strong ties to her faith, were the driving forces that led to the creation of Transcendent A...

Andrew Kitchner, CEO & Lead Researcher at New Wave Solutions, joins me to discuss why Employee Commitment is a better metric to measure how engaged your team is rather than Employee Engagement. Plus, we talk about how to make surveys more effective and how surveying can affect turnover.      Connect with Andrew LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewkitchner  Email : Andrew. Kitchner@New...

Lori Mihalich-Levin, JD, believes in empowering working parents. She is the founder and CEO of Mindful Return, author of Back to Work After Baby: How to Plan and Navigate a Mindful Return from Maternity Leave, and co-host of the Parents at Work Podcast. She is also the Co-Chair of the inaugural DC Chapter of Postpartum Support International (PSI). Lori is mama to two wonderful red-headed boys (age...

Megan Hunter, MBA, is the co-founder and CEO of the High Conflict Institute in San Diego, California. She is an expert in high conflict personalities and helping people influence high conflict situations by adapting their approach. She's written several books on high conflict interactions/disputes, and has provided training across the U.S. and seven countries.   This week, Megan and I discuss...