Bringing the Human back to Human Resources

Have you been thinking about making a job change? You might want to pause.   Connect with Traci here: https://linktr.ee/HRTraci   This episode is brought to you by Namely - check it out here: https://www.namely.com/HUMANHR   Don't forget to rate this podcast 5 starts, leave a review, and subscribe!   Sign-up for Human Times Newsletter: https://industryslice.com/subscribers/dbc8...

Kira La Forgia, founder of Paradigm Consulting, joins the podcast to talk all things HR consulting, small business challenges, and even HR stereotypes!    Get connected with Kira to learn more about her Set to Scale services and trainings here: the-paradigm.com instagram.com/theparadigmm This episode is brought to you by Swag.com - claim your 10% off by going to  swag.com/HUMANHR &n...

TW: Death, Shooting, Violence As HR professionals, we may run into situations that require us to deliver bad news or respond to tragic events. This episode covers some of the ways in which you can do so with empathy and compassion. Remember to take care of yourselves as well!    Resources if you need support: https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/mental-health-resources/   Subscribe...

Karen Mangia joins the podcast to talk about how everyone wants agency over their own experiences. We all want the freedom to choose, to be successful wherever and whenever we work, and to have experiences that connect us. Karen is a WSJ Best Selling Author and one of the most sought after thought leaders in the world, sharing her thought leadership with over 10,000 organizations during the course...

Teams, especially remote teams, are distributed - and that presents its own set of unique challenges. Tune in this week to hear my discussion with Sammy Courtright, Co-Founder and Chief Brand Officer of TenSpot, on engagement, culture, and sociopolitical challenges in the workplace!      Connect with Sammy here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sammycourtright/ and via email at sammy@ten...

How can people become more adaptable and resilient? Tune into this week’s episode to learn more! Plus, I share some exciting news!    Subscribe to The Frontline here: https://anchor.fm/the-frontline Connect with Traci here: https://linktr.ee/HRTraci    This episode is brought to you by Namely - check it out: https://www.namely.com    Don't forget to rate this podcast...

After watching the newest season of Selling Sunset on Netflix, I had to discuss! There were so many moments where HR could get involved and/or where the managers were dealing with "HR issues". Even if you don't watch the show, you'll get some key info out of this episode!   Connect with Traci here: https://linktr.ee/HRTraci   Don't forget to leave a 5-star review and subscribe!   Si...

Steve McIntosh brings quantitative understanding to employee value in this episode of the podcast! He also is gifting the listeners with one free coaching session from CareerPoint!!!    More info at the end of the episode to earn your free coaching session with CareerPoint - be sure to listen to claim it!    Connect with Steve here: Steve@careerpoint.com Checkout CareerPoint at...

Inflation raises have become a big topic of conversation, but I have a hot take when it comes to them, so be sure to listen!  Connect with Traci here: https://linktr.ee/HRTraci WSJ article: https://www.wsj.com/articles/inflation-ate-your-pay-raise-how-to-get-more-money-11649108021 Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe!   Sign-up for Human Times Newsletter: https://industryslice.com...

Answering the number one question I'm receiving every week: "should I quit my job"?   Connect with Traci here: https://linktr.ee/HRTraci   This episode is brought to you by Namely - check it out: https://www.namely.com   Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe!   Sign-up for Human Times Newsletter: https://industryslice.com/subscribers/dbc8cfad-6689-4447-aeb1-9bd98d0a2b61?r...

Making decisions requires thought and strategy - and intention! We have to know exactly who our audience is and what we're trying to solve for. We also need to know if our decision was effective. This week, I share my methodology around making informed decisions and how I evaluate their effectiveness.   Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe!   Connect with Traci here: https://linkt...

Brad joins the podcast again for an incredible conversation on cultivating culture. We discuss Brad's newest book, "Cultivating Culture" throughout the episode, which you can pickup using the link below. Brad's insights and knowledge into how cultures are cultivated and developed allow for a deep dive into two-way conversations, appreciating one another, and ownership over accountability. Connect...

My friend Meghan Houle joins me on the podcast this week for a discussion on achieving a career glow-up, how to ask the right questions in interviews, and how to know when it's time to make a move.    Meghan is the Host of the Pivot with Purpose Podcast and Senior Executive Recruiter at the Bowerman Group. Meghan is an ACC Certified Career and Business Coach and Founder of the Meghan Hou...

Thank you for your question submissions! I'm glad I was able to take time to answer some questions about my career and education and hopefully help you with the question seeking some advice. Apologies for the changes in audio midway - my mic disconnected and I didn't notice until I was editing. I appreciate your understanding!   If you'd like to submit a question, use my link tree link below...

Today is Women's Equal Pay Day, so it's only fitting that we discuss pay and leave options that impact parents, especially birthing parents. Raena Boston, Founder of The Working Momtras, and HR pro joins me to discuss why there's a pay gap, how you can find companies that treat parents well, and the shocking percentage of companies that leave employees without paid leave options in the United Stat...

We've all been there...we've all had a leader who didn't consider our time, didn't value or appreciate our efforts or concerns, or maybe, simply put, didn't appreciate us! This week, I talk about how to deal with and navigate leaders who fit that description!   Don't forget to rate, review, and subscribe - and share this episode!  Connect with Traci here: https://linktr.ee/HRTraci  ...

Leadership is an incredible amount of work. Emotional Intelligence, or EQ, plays a major role in Employee Engagement - and vice versa. This episode I speak with Christine Wzorek about how EQ and Employee Engagement go hand-in-hand.   Christine Wzorek is the Founder and CEO of White Label Advisors, a strategic direction firm that modernizes business constructs to incorporate human intelligence...

I learned a lot from my last job...the one I resigned from before I hit my 90 days. On this episode, I share all of the mistakes I made that landed me in that role. I hope that learning from my mistakes helps you to avoid making the same mistakes I did.  Thank you to everyone who has reached out about last week's episode - I appreciate your support!   Don't forget to rate, review, and su...

I quit my job...that's the big news I've been waiting to share. This episode details why I quit before my 90 days were up.   Connect with Traci here: https://linktr.ee/HRTraci   This episode is brought to you by Namely - check it out: https://www.namely.com   Sign-up for Human Times Newsletter: https://industryslice.com/subscribers/dbc8cfad-6689-4447-aeb1-9bd98d0a2b61?rh_ref=f00c86a...

This week is a discussion on whether or not annual reviews are actually effective (you probably already know what I'm going to say) and some tips for having the most productive conversation possible!   Connect with Traci here: https://linktr.ee/HRTraci   Sign-up for Human Times Newsletter: https://industryslice.com/subscribers/dbc8cfad-6689-4447-aeb1-9bd98d0a2b61?rh_ref=f00c86a3   T...

This week is a discussion on the pros, cons, and in-between of pay transparency. Many states are now instituting pay transparency legislation, which can impact employers as early as April. Make sure you have a plan in place to adjust and adhere to the legislation!   Link to article from CNBC: https://www.cnbc.com/2022/01/12/states-and-cities-where-employers-must-share-salary-ranges-when-hirin...

This week is a quick episode with two main topics: how compliance and integrity have fallen by the way side since COVID and why employees decide to Unionize.   Link to article about Integrity: https://www.reuters.com/business/corporate-bosses-pay-lip-service-integrity-standards-ey-survey-2022-01-12/ Link to article about Unions: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/23/business/economy/rei-union-ma...

WOW - this episode with Erin Diehl, host of the Improve It! Podcast and founder of Improve It! is amazing! Erin and Traci chit chat about all of the fun that Jan Jannerson of @NotSHRMApproved brings to their lives, the beauty of Improv and fun it brings to team building, and the future of VR and remote trainings! This is not an episode to miss! Be sure to share this one with your friends! (P.S. If...

A lot to break down about the future of HR in this week's episode! Don't worry, there are some major solutions that can solve these problems. Plenty to discuss!   Connect with Traci here: https://linktr.ee/HRTraci NYT Article discussed: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/09/business/human-resources-pandemic-vaccines.html This episode is brought to you by Namely - check it out: https://www.namely...

2022 - can't believe we're here! Manifest destiny with Traci on the first episode of 2022!   Connect with Traci here: https://linktr.ee/HRTraci This episode is brought to you by Namely - check it out: https://www.namely.com Sign-up for Human Times Newsletter: https://industryslice.com/subscribers/dbc8cfad-6689-4447-aeb1-9bd98d0a2b61?rh_ref=f00c86a3   Traci has been selected to be a speak...