HR Baddies

Hiring great talent is only half the battle. Keeping them — especially in today's workplace — is where the real work begins. In this episode of HR Baddies , host Katie Garcia breaks down the retention strategies that actually work for 2025. No fluff, no outdated HR clichés, and definitely no "pizza party solutions." Katie explores what today's workforce truly wants, the real reasons high performer...

The hiring landscape is shifting — fast. Degrees are no longer the golden ticket. Perfect résumés aren't the benchmark. And "5 years of identical experience" is quietly dying out. In this episode of HR Baddies , host Katie Garcia breaks down what hiring looks like in 2025 and why the companies getting ahead are the ones embracing skill-based hiring — a model that opens the door wide for veterans,...

Influence isn't about titles — it's about impact. In this episode of HR Baddies , host Katie Garcia breaks down one of the biggest challenges HR professionals face: how to drive decisions, shape culture, and move the business forward even when you're not sitting in the C-suite. Because the truth is, HR teams are often expected to lead transformation, manage crises, and fix culture — yet still figh...

HR doesn't need a new mission — it needs a makeover. In this episode of HR Baddies , host Katie Garcia gets unapologetically real about why HR can't keep running on outdated systems, reactive processes, and "we've always done it this way" energy. The world of work has changed — and it's time HR caught up. From burnout to bandwidth to business alignment, Katie breaks down exactly how to reimagine H...

Some managers inspire loyalty. Others… inspire exit interviews. In this episode of HR Baddies , host Katie Garcia, MBA, SHRM-CP tackles one of the toughest challenges in any workplace: how to coach the  culture blockers. You know the ones, the well-meaning managers who have great technical skills but leave emotional wreckage in their wake. They're not bad people. They're just leaders who never got...

Change doesn't destroy organizations — broken trust does. In this episode of HR Baddies , host Katie Garcia, MBA, SHRM-CP digs into one of the most critical (and often ignored) elements of leadership and culture: how to rebuild trust after disruption. Whether your company's gone through layoffs, leadership turnover, a reorg, or simply too much "change fatigue," this episode is your roadmap to rega...

HR burnout isn't just a buzzword, it's a full-blown crisis. While everyone talks about employee engagement, leadership development, and culture, the truth is: the people holding it all together — the HR pros — are quietly running on empty. We're the fixers, the mediators, the therapists, the compliance cops, and the culture keepers. We carry everyone's stress while pretending it's "just another bu...

Employees aren't just quitting their jobs — they're quitting differently . Some are going quiet, doing the bare minimum just to get by, while others are walking out with a microphone in hand, broadcasting their exit to the world. Either way, the message is clear: disengagement is everywhere, and it's not going away on its own. In this episode of HR Baddies , host Katie Garcia, MBA, SHRM-CP takes a...

Pay transparency is no longer optional—it's the future of fair hiring. In this 20-minute episode of HR Baddies , host Katie Garcia, MBA, SHRM-CP , unpacks the fast-moving wave of salary-disclosure laws and what they mean for businesses of every size. Katie explains why open pay practices build trust, attract stronger candidates, and close wage gaps, while also detailing the newest state and city r...

Artificial intelligence is reshaping how companies find and hire talent—but is it the breakthrough recruiters have been waiting for or just the latest buzzword? In this 20-minute episode of HR Baddies , host Katie Garcia, MBA, SHRM-CP , takes you inside the rapidly evolving world of AI-powered recruiting to separate fact from fiction. Katie breaks down the tools already changing the game—automated...

Veterans and military spouses represent one of the most skilled, dedicated, and underutilized talent pools in today's workforce. In this in-depth episode of HR Baddies , host Katie Garcia, MBA, SHRM-CP —and proud Navy spouse—dives into the powerful value these candidates bring to every organization. Discover how military training translates into exceptional leadership, project management, and prob...

Get ready for HR Baddies , the podcast where Katie Garcia, MBA, SHRM-CP , brings sharp HR strategy and a dash of sass to your ears. In this 1-minute trailer, Katie introduces the show's mission: helping HR professionals, business owners, and leaders navigate hiring, compliance, and workplace culture without the boring corporate jargon. Each episode will deliver practical HR tips, hot takes on work...