HR Works: The Podcast for Human Resources

In the latest episode of A Seat, our guest reminds us that the “beautiful thing about progress is that we’re constantly reinventing every facet of life.” Listen in as Jennifer Armstrong-Owen, VP of People at talent platform SeekOut, shares why understanding that progress is perfection, DEIB must be part of a company’s DNA, the importance of aligning values and company culture, as well as why leade...

This week, we discuss how President Biden's 2024 budget proposal showcases trending topics within the benefits and compensation space.

Guest: Kathie Patterson, Chief Human Resources Officer at Ally Financial What role are employee benefits playing in an organization’s ability to retain top-talent in 2023? In this week’s episode of the HR Works Podcast, Ally Financial's CHRO, Kathie Patterson, joins for a great conversation about the value and impact of employee benefits in 2023. Listen as Kathie shares expert insight into how a t...

Now more than ever, both leaders and their teams crave deeper connection and more authentic relationships. But how can organizations accomplish this goal — particularly knowing that it will require a reset of how leaders and teams interact? Leaders and team members must embrace a new mindset. They need to acknowledge that the leader-team relationship is more than a one-way service-oriented arrange...

Guest: Carina Cortez, Chief People Officer at Cornerstone What role do HR leaders play in promoting female representation and development opportunities within their organization, and how can they be more effective in doing so? In this latest episode of the HR Works Podcast, Cornerstone’s Chief People Officer, Carina Cortez, joins to help us take on this question and more! Listen as Carina offers s...

Karen Leal, Performance Specialist at Insperity, joins to discuss the key differences between leaders and managers, tips for training future leaders, and the importance of communication.

How much time and money is it costing your HR team to correct payroll errors? Our latest episode on the HR Works Showcase tackles that costly question and more, as we share a brand-new feature episode from Paycom's podcast series, HR Break Room. Listen as H3 HR Advisors co-founder, Steve Boese, joins host Morgan Beard, and the two to dig into a recent Ernst & Young (EY) study that reveals how payr...

Guest: Monica Eaton, co-founder and COO of Chargebacks911 and creator of the LIFT Mentorship Program Why are women leaders quitting their jobs and what can organizations, and specifically their HR teams, do to support and retain the talented women of their workforce? In this latest episode of the HR Works Podcast, we are joined by Monica Eaton, co-founder and COO of Chargebacks911 and creator of t...

In this episode of A Seat at the Table, Odessa “OJ” Jenkins, President at workplace compliance/HR tech start-up Emtrain, joins us. Although Jenkins’s background might not seem like an ideal fit for the role of a Silicon Valley president, she’s proof that breaking the mold isn’t a bad thing. She’s a pioneer in women’s sports for founding and leading the nation’s biggest women’s tackle football leag...

Andrea Ferrara, CHRO at PepsiCo Beverages NA, joins HR Work Break to discuss Women’s History Month, DEI, and the “She Is Pepsi” program.

Guest: Shimrit Paley Markette, Chief People Officer, Second Nature What is one thing HR leaders should START and STOP doing in 2023 to improve workplace wellness? Listen as we share the audio from our recent Now and Next Research Review webinar, presented as part of HR Daily Advisor’s HR Now: Wellness and Burnout virtual summit. Second Nature’s Chief People Officer, Shimrit Paley Markette, joined...

Guest: Scott Day, Chief People Officer at Alludo The 4-day workweek concept is dominating headlines and conversation in the HR space right now, and while it may help workers set better boundaries and balance, is it the best solution for pairing productivity and flexibility in the workplace? In this latest episode of the HR Works Podcast, we explore workplace flexibility and the recent 4-day workwe...

John Godfrey, Director of Levelling Up at Legal & General, joins to discuss the impact of gig work on the labor market, the pros and cons of freelancing, and much more!

Guest: Mike Bollinger, Global Vice President of Strategic Initiatives for Cornerstone In today’s competitive workforce, companies are scrambling to retain, reskill and remobilize their employees to meet new demands for growth and transformation. At the same time, employees are eager to grow in their careers and are yearning for more development opportunities. So how can HR leaders meet in the midd...

Faith Brinkley, HR Consultant at PerformancePoint LLC, joins to discuss the benefits and challenges of generational diversity, as well as Gen Z’s strengths and needs in the corporate world.

Guest: Jesse Meschuk, Senior Advisor at Exequity In this latest episode of the HR Works Podcast, Exequity’s Jesse Meschuk helps us unpack ChatGPT and better understand what generative AI tools could mean for the future of HR teams. Listen as Jesse explains what sets ChatGPT apart from other AI-powered HR tools, and find out what tasks HR teams should start automating immediately.

In the latest episode of "A Seat," we discuss how organizations can address racially-fueled workplace bullying. A survey by Gallup last year found that workplace bullying disproportionately affects Black and Hispanic Americans. I'm joined by Zenica Chatman. She helps women rediscover their inner strength and confidence after an encounter with a workplace bully. As a trained journalist and communic...

Dr. Jo Webber, CEO & Founder of AtlasJobs, joins to discuss layoffs, how to cultivate talent, recruiting and retention strategies, pay transparency and more!

It’s Black History Month and it’s the perfect time for HR leaders to assess their company's DEI efforts. According to our guest today, it takes more to be an ally than adding a statement of inclusion to a website. DEI efforts must be embedded in the ground floor of an organization. I’m super excited to be joined by Dr. Nika White. She's an award-winning management and leadership consultant, keynot...

Guest: Adam Probolsky, President and Chief Data Scientist of US Employee Survey Why is employee data a must-have asset for organizations and their HR teams in 2023? In this latest episode of the HR Works Podcast, US Employee Survey’s Adam Problosky joins to discuss the impact data can have on workforce engagement and why surveys can be an essential tool for HR teams looking to create a positive wo...

Chantel Rowe, VP of Product at Topia, breaks down what global expansion means for HR teams and provides advice, best practices, and insights on how to remain compliant as you grow.

Guest: Erika Duncan and Aaron Olman, Human Capital Advisors and Co-founders at People on Point How early into the mergers and acquisitions (M&A) process should organizations be including their HR teams? In this week’s episode of the HR Works Podcast, we dig into the valuable role that people operations and HR leaders play in the M&A process with Erika Duncan and Aaron Olman, human capital advisors...

Sanja Licina, PhD, President at QuestionPro Workforce, joins to discuss the importance of diversity in the workplace and DEI best practices.

Guest: Abby Hamilton, Chief People Officer at LiveIntent Are your business leaders and managers at risk for burnout? While leaders are supposed to help prevent burnout in their employees, they could also be struggling to balance their own stress and workload. In this week’s episode of the HR Works Podcast, Abby Hamilton, Chief People Officer for LiveIntent, talks about why business leaders need to...

Assad Lazarus, Chief Client & Development Officer at Purchasing Power, joins to discuss financial wellness education, tips to implement financial wellness programs, and the affect of financial stress on mental health, productivity, and retention.