HR TALK!

Ricky sits down with Space Coast HR Conference keynote speaker and employment and labor law attorney, Lillian Chaves Moon. They discuss what HR professionals and business leaders can expect in 2022 and how to be ready for it. Also, Ricky discusses former Miami Dolphin head coach Brian Flores’ discrimination lawsuit against the NFL.

Ricky and JC discuss being fired for insulting teenagers at a smoothie shop, visiting a Buc-ees, and the dangers of falling iguanas. Ricky also had a chance to interview the founder and president of Empowering Differences, Ashley T. Brundage. They discuss overcoming obstacles when the odds are against you and what you can expect from her presentation at the 25th annual Space Coast HR Conference th...

Ricky and JC discuss customer service, leadership, and tipping in a post / not so post pandemic environment. They also discuss the 25th Anniversary of the Space Coast HR Conference coming to Cape Canaveral on 4/20/22! JC will head up MC responsibilities and Ricky will be manning the HR Talk Podcast broadcast booth! Tickets are still available at https://www.spacecoasthrconference.com

Ricky sits down with best selling author, Jackie Walker. They discuss the transition from HR to being a full time writer and how to use previous HR experiences to develop storylines. Also, Ricky touches on the recent Supreme Court ruling regarding vaccine mandates. Is this it? or is more coming? Want to learn more about Jackie? Here you go! https://linktr.ee/authorjackiewalker

The boys are back! Ricky and JC kick off the first show in 2022 with the Supreme Court’s take on the OSHA ETS, The Antonio Brown saga, and 4.5 million people quit in November? Ricky doesn’t think those numbers paint the full picture.

Lauren Lewis, Partner at Staff Buffalo and President of the WNY SHRM chapter cohosts this week's episode of HR TALK! Lauren and JC discuss the business of staffing, recruiting, culture fits and the magic of the soft sell. From sharing her inspirational quote of the week to bringing her opinions to our current events segment, this episode with Lauren is one not to miss!

For years Ricky and JC have been telling listeners to focus on the “H” in HR. All of HR professionals and business leaders should strive for that. But what happens when HR needs help? In your quest to make sure your employees are taken care of, Ricky is here to tell you one thing: Don’t forget about YOU!

Ricky and JC discuss the Dave Chappelle saga, HR being your friend, Amazon letting technology take over HR, and working for two employers remotely at the same time. Plus: The untold history of Halloween.

It’s an episode full of different topics! Ricky and JC take a deep dive into this past week’s events that dominated the news cycle. Gun safety, mask mandates, what HR Generalist REALLY do on a Friday afternoon, and much more!

People are getting fed up! Ricky and JC discuss the Kellogg and John Deere strike, Cracker Barrel and pregnancy, Jeff Bezos and PDA, and much more.

Amanda Brunson, MHR, SHRM-CP steps into the hot seat while JC is out! Amanda and Ricky discuss their stalkish love for anything Disney, what she learned at this year’s SHRM conference in Vegas, and the value of today’s workforce. Plus, Amanda got a new car!

JC sits down for a one on one with HR extraordinaire Amanda Brunson, MHR, SHRM-CP! Amanda is fresh off her Vegas trip where she attended the SHRM Conference and discuss the Ins and outs of the event!

Ricky is flying solo while JC is on assignment! Ricky touches on the new vaccine mandates and what it means for business leaders and HR professionals.

Ricky finally decided to take a vacation from his vacation. He and JC are back on the saddle to find the HR angle in every odd story. Strikes, GPT-3, and Only Fans taking a stand…. then sitting back down.

JC sits down Rachel Nelson, SHRM-CP, CAHRI, MRCSA and Kelly Pallanti, SHRM-SCP, owners of Kennedy Global HR Solutions. They discuss the importance of navigating psychological safety in the workplace and keeping the company cultures and values intact. Plus, Ricky is on "assignment" again....He's at Disney.

JC got a chance for a one-on-one with a dear friend of the show, Wendy “The HR Lady” Sellers. They talk about her infamous road trip, Corporate HR vs. HR Consultants, and company culture! Ricky is off doing some vacation stuff…. again.

Ricky and JC dive right into NY Governor Cuomo’s resignation after the a sexual harassment investigation, restaurant leadership putting himself and employees in danger to protect patrons, and many more in an episode appropriately called “What would HR do?”

We called it last week! More businesses are taking a hard stance when it comes to vaccine mandates as a condition of employment. Ricky and JC discuss HR’s responsibilities when it comes to ADA / Religious accommodations and whether the mandate extends to fully remote workers.

Ricky and JC discuss the serious sexual harassment allegations against Activision and ask the question(s): Where was HR? Did HR do their job and leadership didn’t take it seriously? Or was it HR that didn’t take it seriously? Plus: The NFL gets specific on their vaccines requirements. Are other businesses going to follow suit?

Firing people for talking about leadership, fitting into the culture of an organization, the costly mistake for not following simple ADA protocols and HR Tech. Ricky and JC are back at it!

TikTok released a pilot program where users can create video resumes to gain employment. Ricky and JC discuss whether this us a great idea or a horrible one. Also, they take a deep dive into business relationships with educational institutions.

The boys are back on the mic! Ricky and JC discuss the difference between skills based assessments and behavioral based interview questions. Which is better for the culture of an organization? Also, Happy Birthday America!

Ricky and JC dive into the world of cliches and employment trends on TikTok.

Ricky and JC discuss the ins and outs of using your recruiting process as a branding tool…. It’s a thing.

The HR Talk Podcast crew took a week off! Who approved that?! JC and Ricky are back on the saddle to discuss recruiting best practices, returning to the office, and….. do people REALLY enjoy what they do for a living? They also dive into the Fauci emails! You DON’T want to miss this one!