Bringing the Human back to Human Resources

Michelle Harris is the host of the podcast Her Hype Squad with Bosstrack. She founded Bosstrack in 2021 to provide women new to leadership roles with the development, support and mentorship she found lacking for new leaders. Often little thought is given to the new tools and perspectives needed to lead and, as a result, new leaders are expected to just “figure things out”. Bosstrack was developed...

For the last episode of 2023, Traci is sharing the secret she's been keeping for the last 9 months ;) This episode is sponsored by: CultureBot:⁠  ⁠https://getculturebot.com/humanhr ⁠⁠ Connect with Traci here:  ⁠https://linktr.ee/HRTraci⁠ Don't forget to rate this podcast 5 stars, leave a review, and subscribe!   Disclaimer: Thoughts, opinions, and statements made on this podcast are not a...

For more than 30 years, Rita Soronen has worked on behalf of abused, neglected and vulnerable children, providing leadership for local, state and national efforts, working to improve the juvenile justice and child welfare systems while striving to assure safe and permanent homes for North America’s children. Leading the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, a national nonprofit public charity, sinc...

Joshua Driver is the Founder of Selflessly, an all-inclusive software platform designed to create, manage, and report on a company’s philanthropy and corporate social responsibility (CSR) program. Selflessly was Indiana’s first dual Certified B-Corp and Domestic Benefit Corporation and Certified LGBTQBE from the National Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce. Connect with Joshua here: https://www.li...

Christophe Martel is the co-founder and CEO of FOUNT Global, Inc., a SaaS company that helps global organizations reduce work friction and improve employee experiences. FOUNT helps companies identify what’s at the root cause of employee dissatisfaction and prioritize what to fix in their environment. Previously, Christophe was CHRO of CEB, a global research and advisory company acquired by Gartner...

Vivian is the founder of  VGT People Advisory , which helps founders and senior executives achieve their biggest career goals and corporate objectives by working with them to identify and resolve areas that are limiting their performance and that of their team. She's worked with 1800+ individuals, including Fortune 500 executives and 30+ startups.  With almost two decades of experience,  Vivia...

As the CEO of Leadpages, a no-code website and landing page builder, Jeanette Dorazio loves helping entrepreneurs turn their business dreams into a reality. She knows first-hand what it takes to run a successful business through her experience holding various executive-level positions at leading organizations, including enterprise software and cloud technology company, Oracle; social-commerce star...

Dr. Jessica Kriegel is the Chief Scientist of Workplace Culture for Culture Partners, leading research and strategy in best practices for driving results through culture. Her doctoral research and practical application through consulting engagements with Oracle, Toyota, Lockheed Martin, and Bank of America to name a few, led to the Culture Equation - a tested model where strategy combined with cul...

Sophie Wade is a work futurist, international keynote speaker, author, instructor, and Workforce Innovation Specialist at Future-of-Work consultancy, Flexcel Network. Over 540,000 people have taken her LinkedIn video courses on empathy, Gen Z, and Future of Work skills. Sophie’s executive advisory work and transformative workshops help leaders adapt to new business conditions and attract, engage,...

For the past 20 years, Dr. Rebecca Eldredge has supported organizations, individual clients, and graduate students to use a lens that integrates mental health, cultural competence, and social justice so they can cultivate compassion for themselves as they bring compassion to others. She has been honored to work with corporations, university departments, and refugee resettlement agencies as well as...

In our latest episode, we dissect the highly relevant topic of toxic bosses and their ripple effect across organizations. Matt Auron, our expert guest, zeroes in on the pivotal role of leadership in shaping your workplace's culture. As a coach and thought-partner for founders and CEOs, Matt combines his 20-year career as an executive, facilitator and investor with a passion for supporting lead...

Traci recently watched the Netflix Docu-series, "Working: What we do All Day" and couldn't wait to discuss it on the podcast! Throughout the show, it became evident just how crucial it is for employers to truly understand the experiences and needs of their employees. It's not enough to make decisions based solely on our own perspectives; we must consider how these decisions impac...

An experienced HR consultant and lawyer, Bryan works with businesses of all sizes, guiding them through today's complex labor laws. With an intimate understanding of the intricacies of employment law, especially in the era of remote work, Bryan ensures that businesses are not just legally compliant, but also places where employees feel valued and take pride in their work. Leveraging his expert...

Isabelle Wang is a strategic and results-driven finance leader with 20+ years of FP&A, global operations, and executive management experience across multiple industries, including public holdings, venture capital, and start-ups. She is results-driven and highly skilled at scaling processes to drive high-performing teams. Prior to joining Legion, Isabelle spearheaded the development and executi...

Mollie Amkraut Mueller, the CEO and Co-founder of Crew, explains that when employees openly share career goals and managers actively listen and advocate, companies unlock talent at every level. With clarity around skills, passions, and aspirations, managers can fully support team development. Employees feel truly empowered to grow and organizations become environments where talent thrives. Connect...

On this week's episode, Mike Goldman joins the podcast to talk about the power of breakthrough leadership and the lessons we can learn from building great leadership teams. Mike Goldman is a leadership team coach and the bestselling author of two books, Breakthrough Leadership Team and Performance Breakthrough. He speaks internationally to groups of business leaders, such as the Young Presiden...

Tune in this week for a glimpse into the recent trend, "Lazy Girl Jobs". Traci shares her perspective on the phrase and its mission, which is so valid to the mission behind the "anti-work movement". This episode is sponsored by: https://www.directsuggest.com/subscribe.php?id=6992 Use Promo Code: HumanHR CultureBot: https://getculturebot.com/humanhr  Connect with Traci here: htt...

This episode revolves around creating a culture of wellness. Our guest Dr. Richard Safeer, MD shares some amazing insights into cultivating workplace wellness. We're challenging the old-school concept that being completely engrossed in work is the key to satisfaction. Yes, let's allow passion to drive our careers, yet, self-care is an absolute must. This episode is sponsored by:  https://w...

This week, I address questions submitted by all of YOU, our insightful listeners. From the ongoing debate over including a photo to the relevance of addresses, I share my insights to help you craft a resume that stands out for all the right reasons. Whether you're a fan of traditional or creative resumes, there's something for everyone in this episode. Tune in to gain valuable insights and...

Lauren Fitzpatrick Shanks is an award-winning engineer with 15 years of experience in entrepreneurship, engineering, product creation, software program management, & operations. She’s the first Black woman to receive an Aerospace Engineering degree from the University of Kansas and the first Black woman to win the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) international design c...

Tune into this week's episode to hear how we can navigate the often complex differentiation between contractors and employees. Muddling these roles can result in avoidable complications and risks - something none of us want! IRS's 20Factor Test for Independent Contractors: https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/independent-contractor-self-employed-or-employee This ep...

Jacques Martiquet's Life Purpose is to equip team leaders with the best tools to unlock the mental health benefits of human connection. Jacques is a corporate human connection strategist who helps human-centered workplaces design shared experiences that create a lasting difference in mental health, psychological safety, and belonging. Since 2017, Jacques has been earning his title as The Party...

Employment Law Attorney Karly Wannos was gracious enough to sit down with me and talk about the best practices surrounding the prevention of harassment in the workplace! One thing she shared is that an Employee Handbook is essential in every workplace. Creating a written policy but also ensuring that it is accessible, that employees understand it, and also training your management team on the poli...

Have you ever wondered what HR leaders really do? This is the episode for you! This episode was inspired by a Reddit thread, in the HR subreddit, which you can read via the link below. This episode is sponsored by: ⁠https://www.directsuggest.com/subscribe.php?id=6992⁠ Use Promo Code: HumanHR CultureBot: ⁠https://getculturebot.com/humanhr⁠  Read the Reddit thread that inspired this episode: ⁠https:...

Damien Filiatrault is the Founder & CEO of ⁠Scalable Path⁠, a software staffing agency that matches leading companies and startups with vetted, remote software developers. Scalable Path has helped 23.5K freelancers in 177 countries complete 780,000 hours of programming on client projects. Damien is passionate about employment equity and helping companies meet their hiring needs. This episode i...