The HR Social Hour Half Hour Podcast

We're joined by Michelle Kohlhof, HR Director for ExecuTech Strategic Consulting in the northern VA area.  Michelle talks about being a government contractor, engaging on social media with HR peers, and why she talks about her personal life on her blog. Michelle's recommendations were too many to list, but be sure to follow the #SHRM18Blogger tag. How to reach Michelle: https://twitter.com/mkohlhr...

DCSHRM is holding their annual conference on May 18, 2018.  Jon spends a few minutes with Nicole Belyna, President of DCSHRM, talking about the event and why you should attend.  There's a little DC tourist talk, too. To register for the conference: https://dcshrm.site-ym.com/ DCSHRM's social channels: https://www.facebook.com/DCSHRM/ https://twitter.com/DCSHRM To contact Nicole: https://www.linked...

Jon and Wendy have been taking part in multiple Disrupt HR events along with several previous podcast guests over the last few weeks.  Who better to have on to talk about Disrupt HR than the Chief Excitement Officer, Jennifer McClure?  We talk about the beginnings of Disrupt HR, Jennifer's amazing new podcast venture, and much more. The easiest way to find all things Jennifer is through  https://j...

We're joined by Melissa Sanborn who currently serves as an HR coordinator for a company in the Lenexa, KS area.  Melissa is a more recent participant in the Social Hour and a graduate of Kansas State University, which Jon doesn't hold against her (Rock Chalk Jayhawk!). Melissa's recommendations: Steve Browne's HRNet (contact Steve to join) http://laurieruettimann.com/ http://www.talentsmart.com/ H...

We're joined by Ian Mondrow, Training Specialist with P3 North America.  Ian talks about learning and development, taking improv classes, and his unabashed love of Britney Spears.  It's an all too brief conversation with plenty of laughs and insight. Ian's recommendation: https://talentculture.com/  (Meghan M. Biro) How to reach Ian: https://www.twitter.com/ianmondrow https://www.linkedin.com/in/i...

We're joined by Kristina Minyard, Director of Ignite Education for Ignite-Fueling Innovation in Huntsville, AL and Social Media chair of the Alabama SHRM State Council.  We learn how Kristina applies her HR knowledge and experience in her current role and how comedian Jim Gaffigan inspired her blog. Kristina's recommendations: https://www.theemployerhandbook.com/ #HRFitCrew on Twitter and Instagra...

Leading up to #SHRM18, Jon will be interviewing several vendors and speakers taking part in the conference.  Yair Riemer is the Chief Media Officer of CareerArc, a social recruiting and outplacement solutions provider.  They talk about the company's offerings and what first time attendees should do to prepare from a vendor's perspective.  To learn more, visit www.careerarc.com. See you in Chicago!

We're joined by Kate Bischoff, employment attorney and HR consultant with tHRive Law & Consulting.   She tells us about her time overseas working for the Department of State and the different challenges she faces with her customers here in the U.S.   Kate's recommendations: http://hwepodcast.com/  (Marc and Dennis, previous guests) http://www.ohioemployerlawblog.com/  (John Hyman) https://hrjazzy....

We're joined by Nicole Roberts, Director of Human Resources for Compassion-Pet First Hospitals and SHRM Foundation chair for the Greater Cincinnati HR Association.  She tells us what it was like to be on C-SPAN speaking on behalf of the profession and about "HR Without Ego." Nicole's recommendations: http://fistfuloftalent.com/ https://twitter.com/SHRMATeam https://twitter.com/SHRMnextchat How to...

We're joined in this very special "crossover" episode by Marc Allifanz and Dennis Westlind, employment attorneys in the Portland, OR area and hosts of the Hostile Work Environment Podcast.  Wendy and I are huge fans of their show and were excited to talk to them.  We'll be appearing on their show as well, be sure to check it out! Marc and Dennis' recommendations: http://www.ohioemployerlawblog.com...

We're joined by John Kates, an HR Consultant in the Richmond, VA area and immediate Past President of VASHRM.  This is our first "repeat" show as Jon didn't record the first conversation, we appreciate John being willing to give us a second chance. John's recommendations: https://tamaramrasberry.com/blog-not-a-thought-leader-2/ https://twitter.com/michelleMsmith9 https://twitter.com/talentsmarteq...

We're joined by Janelle Rodriguez, HR Consultant and President of the Staffing Management Association of South Florida (SMA).  We learn what it's like to work with companies that have local and global presence. Janelle's recommendations: http://www.smartbrief.com/ https://www.fisherphillips.com/ http://www.fordharrison.com/ https://www.tlnt.com/ How to reach Janelle: @janeller1021 https://www.link...

We're joined by Kyra Matkovich, Director of HR and Employer Engagement for Nextera Healthcare, SHRM Foundation Director for the Boulder Area HR Association, and the creator of #HRShenanigans.  Jon does his best to hold the show together (we all survived). Kyra's recommended follows: @cescobar78 @mfaulkner43 @greg_hawks @bradmontgomery @shiftyes How to reach Kyra: @KyraMatkovichHR https://www.linke...

We're joined by Jazmine Wilkes, an "HR millennial trying to get it right" (hint: we think she is!).  She works as an HR Assistant for a company in the Huntsville, AL area and serves as the VP of Membership for North Alabama SHRM. How to reach Jazmine: https://hrjazzy.blog/ @hrjazzy https://www.linkedin.com/in/jazmine-wilkes-9445a885/ https://www.facebook.com/HRJazzy/ https://workology.com/ #BlackB...

We're joined by Anne Tomkinson, an "HR Department of One" based in the Washington, DC area.  Anne also serves as the Certification Director for DCSHRM and on the board of Little Lights Urban Ministries, a local non-profit serving under-resources families and children living in public housing in DC.  Anne's recommendations: www.hwepodcast.com www.hbr.org How to reach Anne: https://twitter.com/annet...

We're joined by Kelly Marinelli, Principal Consultant, People Strategy with Solve HR and President of the Boulder Area HR Association.  Kelly's book, "Driving Great Hires," may be purchased here: https://www.amazon.com/Driving-Great-Hires-Authentic-Employer-ebook/dp/B078TLQLPN Kelly's recommended Twitter legal follows: https://twitter.com/Eric_B_Meyer https://twitter.com/k8bischHRLaw https://twitt...

We're joined by Steve Browne, Executive Director of HR for LaRosa's Pizza and a member of the SHRM Board of Directors. Steve's book, "HR on Purpose," may be purchased here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1586444255/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_VqMEAbAFC3TBB Steve's recommended Twitter follows: https://twitter.com/MJCarty https://twitter.com/HR_Gem How to reach Steve: https://twitter.com/sbrownehr https://www....

It's the premiere of the HR Social Hour Half Hour Podcast!  Jon and Wendy explain how and why they decided to jump into the podcast world.   Be sure to join us for the #HRSocialHour Twitter chat the 4th Sunday of each month at 7 PM Eastern.