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Gina and Turiya are joined by repeat guest, speaker, advisor, and author Christine Sandman Stone. Listen as they discuss Christine's newest book - The Modern Management Mentor - and dig into why such a book is needed, the key attributes of a successful manager, and what companies can do to modernize their approach to leadership & manager development. Christine's Web-site Please share with us! Face...

What is culture? How is culture created & maintained? What constitutes a healthy or toxic culture? Where do you even start? Turiya & Gina are joined by culture designer & consultant, Gustavo Razzetti to answer all of these questions and more. Listen as we unpack the sometimes ambigous and misunderstood topic of organizational culture and share practical steps companies can take to cultivate a cult...

Gina and Turiya are joined by Scott Tannenbaum, President of the Group for Organizational Effectiveness and I/O psychologist, to discuss the importance and impact of effective teams in an organization and best practices for setting teams up for success.  Scott shares data, grounded in practicality, as to the elements of an effective team and tips to create and sustain teamwork which are also featu...

Gina and Turiya are joined by LaTonya Wilkins, founder and CEO of Change Coaches, to discuss LaTonya's recent article about trends shaping the future workplace and how leaders can measure up. Listen to hear LaTonya's thoughts on the top three trends that leaders need to be aware of, how leaders can evolve to meet the changing needs of the workforce, and the role HR professionals can play to suppor...

Gina & Turiya are joined by Mike Lynch, founder of MJL Consulting Group and DEIB consutant who focuses his efforts towards educating and coaching white men. Listen in on our discussion about the role white men play in helping or hindering DEIB efforts in the workplace. -- Mike's website -  MJL Consulting Link to book referenced in the episode -  Letters to my White Male Friends -- Please share wit...

Gina and Turiya are joined by Oneka Cornelius, HR and Organizational Development expert and the founder of Convergence Solutions. They discuss the world of assessments in the workplace and the various ways they are used from recruitment to leadership development and team effectivness. They also discuss how they might be misused, how HR professionals can influence proper use, and the importance of...

Turiya and Gina are joined by Theresa Shea, EVP & General Counsel and overal legal mastermind!  They discuss the dynamic world of labor & employment law, it's impacts on the workplace, and how HR and leaders are navigating the increasing demands to not only meet nationwide compliance requirments but als the increasing needs and demands of employees, Boards, shareholders, and customers.   The TL;DR...

Being a working parent has always required balancing and the last couple of years have only exacerbated that, particularly for those who identify as women. In this episode, Gina & Turiya are joined by author & speaker, Christine Sandman Stone. Christine is the author of The Parent Track and chats with us about her experiences and her thoughts on ways to hack parenting and raise good humans while m...

Gina and Turiya are joined by Ashley Loeb Blassingame, founder and Chief People Officer of Lionrock Recovery to discuss the very important but often unspoken topic of recovery in the workplace. Ashley shares her personal experience with recovery and what HR professionals and organizations should know about supporting employees who may be active substance/alcohol users or on a path to recovery. Mor...

Gina and Turiya are joined by Vicki Bartling & Emily Watkins of unispace, a leader in workspace strategy and design, to discuss how needs, design, and employee expectations of the physical workspace have evolved in recent years. We also discuss the connection between corporate real estate and employee experience and the increased role HR is playing in workspace design decisions. Learn more about u...

Gina and Turiya are joined by Fran Benjamin and Monique Cadle of Goodwork Consulting , a organizational strategy and human capital consulting firm, to discuss the critical competency of courage for HR professionals. Listen in for insights into why courage is so important for the work of HR professionals, potential barriers to courage and how an HR professional might overcome those barriers. Connec...

Gina and Turiya are joined by Sonya Kaleel, Founder and DEI Strategist at The Inclusion Practice, for an important conversation about inclusive leadership. Listen as they discuss the enhanced focus and expectations of inclusive leadership, how leaders can start their self-exploration journey, and the 4 Cs of inclusive leadership. Relevant links: The Inclusion Practice Danger of A Single Story - Te...

Gina and Turiya are joined by a special guest and friend of the show, Denis Beausejour, Managing Director at OC Tanner. Listen in as they discuss OC Tanner's 2021 Culture Report and trends, best practices, and reflections on recognizing the accomplishments and humanity of employees in the workplace. OC Tanner 2021 Culture Report Influence Greatness Conference for HR Professionals Book - Option B C...

Gina and Turiya are joined by Oneka Cornelius, Nicole Dessain, and Kendra Jackson, the founders and leaders of HR vs. Racism, a community that aims to create a space for HR professionals to heal, become courageous allies, and learn how to design equitable workplaces. You don't want to miss this insightful and vulnerable conversation about our personal journeys and combined commitment to reshape HR...

March is Women's History Month!!! Listen as Gina and Turiya reflect on their experiences as women in the workplace. Please share with us! Facebook - @HRunConfidential LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12099710/   Email - hrunconfidential@gmail.com

HR unConfidential turns 3 on March 7, 2021. Listen as Gina and Turiya reflect on the past three years, share their favorite and do-over episodes, and discuss their goals for what comes next for the show! Please share with us! Facebook - @HRunConfidential HR unConfidential on LinkedIn   Email - hrunconfidential@gmail.com

In this episode, Gina and Turiya reflect on 2020 and the various ways that the workplace and HR profession is forever changed as a result of a disruptive year. Take a listen to the discussion let us know on Facebook or in our LinkedIn group how your organization is navigating some of these changes. Please share with us! Facebook - @HRunConfidential LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/120997...

In the first episode of the New Year, Gina and Turiya welcome their very first guests!!! Murrieal Orendorff, CEO of One Career Coach, joins us to share wisdom and tips for individuals faced with a career transition. With near 20 million Americans experiencing job loss over the past year, this timely discussion will provide insight into where to start, how to best differentiate yourself, and how to...

As a follow up to our June episode about the time to be anti-racist, Gina and Turiya discuss the opportunity HR professionals have to create a truly anti-racist workplace. They offer many solid tips for getting started on the process and weigh in on some common struggles managers may have. Please share with us! Facebook - @HRunConfidential Twitter - @HRUCpod Email - hrunconfidential@gmail.com

Fresh off of their summer break, Gina and Turiya are back and discussing mental health in the workplace. Listen as they talk about why employers should be aware and care about the mental health challenges their employees (and families) might be facing and what they can do to support employees. Information resources for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act , as well as employee right...

New episodes of HR UnConfidential begin Thursday, September 17th 2020! Stay safe, stay healthy. We can still be reached at our usual outlets. Facebook - @HRunConfidential Twitter - @HRUCpod Email - hrunconfidential@gmail.com

Enough is enough! Listen as Gina and Turiya discuss recent events of racism, the impacts on the workplace, and what we can all do to be anti-racist. Helpful links corresponding to today's topic: Free therapy services offered by Real to the People. Free LinkedIn training series on allyship and inclusivity. List of Black-owned Diversity, Equity and Inclusion businesses. NY Times article on how 'Corp...

We're several weeks into a huge portion of the workforce working from home and for us, it's not been smooth sailing!!! Listen as Gina and Turiya share their work from home fails and lessons learned. Please share with us! Facebook - @HRunConfidential Twitter - @HRUCpod Email - hrunconfidential@gmail.com

Gina and Turiya share strategies for those facing job loss during the COVID-19 pandemic. Even if not directly impacted, take a listen for helpful tips on proactive steps you can take to prepare. Please reach out if there's a way the HR unConfidential team can be helpful in your job search. Please share with us! Facebook - @HRunConfidential Twitter - @HRUCpod Email - hrunconfidential@gmail.com

Gina and Turiya check in with each other and discuss impacts of COVID-19 on HR professionals. If you have a story that you would like to share, please connect with us! Facebook: @HRunConfidential Twitter: @HRuCpod Email: hrunconfidential@gmail.com