Twin Cities Society for Human Resources Management Podcast - TCSHRM

What The HR!

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What the HR! is hosted by Mike Thul & Jessie Novey. The podcast provides insights, strategies, and anecdotes that explore how to build better businesses through modern people practices and approaches. Topics covered include Organizational Development, Employee Engagement, Listening Strategies, Succession Planning, Performance Management, Company Culture, Transformation, Talent and Leadership.

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Twin Cities Society for Human Resources Management Podcast - TCSHRM

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Business

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www.tcshrm.org

Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 47: Creating a Better Parental Leave Experience 21.02.2022

Sue Campbell and Amy Beacom join the show to discuss parental leave and how to get it right. The U.S. is well behind other nations when it comes to this important benefit. Learn how to support employees during this exciting life changing event!  Get involved in the PUSH FOR PAID LEAVE! Link below https://www.abetterbalance.org/get-involved/take-action/#/   The Parental Leave Playbook - https://cpl...

Episode 46: How Microsoft is Navigating the Great Reshuffle 03.02.2022

Lauren Gardner, CVP of Global Talent at Microsoft joins the show to discuss the Great Reshuffle and the future of hybrid work.   Guest: Lauren Gardner: Corporate Vice President, Global Talent Acquisition at Microsoft linkedin.com/in/lauren-gardner-940bb9   Hosts: Mike Thul - linkedin.com/in/thulmichael Jessie Novey -  linkedin.com/in/jessienovey   INTERESTED IN SPONSORSHIP? Please email tcshrmpodc...

Episode 45: The Enneagram Personality Test 18.01.2022

As a system thinker, Matt Schlegel has always been fascinated by team dynamics and what makes some teams successful while others fail. He began studying the Enneagram in 2002 and started applying it in corporate settings in 2003. In 2004, he began developing the tools that Schlegel Consulting now uses to optimize team-based problem solving for innovative companies. His realization that the Enneagr...

Episode 44: Leveraging the DiSC Personality Assessment 05.01.2022

Erich Kurschat ( linkedin.com/in/erichkurschat ) is the owner of Harmony Insights LLC ( HarmonyInsights.com ), a company that helps organizations and consultants leverage the DiSC personality assessment.  He is also the founder of HRHotSeat ( HRHotSeat.com ), an inclusive mastermind community of real HR pros solving real HR problems.  Erich draws from a broad range of experiences as a corporate HR...

Episode 43: How to Create a Purpose Centered Culture 11.11.2021

Tristian Williams is one of the world’s rising experts on organizational health and leadership, his books and courses have been used to transform leaders and their organizations to help them create thriving work environments and high-performing teams.  Download a Free Copy of Fruition Power and Get 25% Off Your Organizational Health Assessment - https://boomloopgroup.com/podcast/ Guest: Tristian W...

Episode 42: Leading HR for a Professional Sports Team: Leah Pitzenberger(Minnesota Wild) 20.09.2021

Leah Pitzenberger joins us to talk about the internal transformation at the Minnesota Wild(NHL). Join us as she discusses the good and bad of leading the people strategy for a professional sports team Guest: Leah Pitzenberger linkedin.com/in/leahpitz   Websites: https://www.nhl.com/wild   Hosts: Mike Thul - linkedin.com/in/thulmichael Jessie Novey -  linkedin.com/in/jessienovey   INTERESTED IN SPO...

Episode 41: Inclusion is The Key to Success w/ Perrine Farque 13.09.2021

Perrine Farque is an author,  entrepreneur, keynote speaker and diversity expert who empowers leaders to leverage diversity as their competitive advantage. Nominated in the Top 50 Most Influential UK Tech Women, Perrine continues to be recognized for her contributions. Perrine drove the strategy at companies such as Facebook and is on a mission to make the workplace more inclusive and diverse.   O...

Episode 40: HR Technology: How to Choose, Optimize and Maximize Your Investment on HR Solutions 16.08.2021

Nikki Broderick joins us to discuss how companies should choose, optimize and maximize their investment in HR technology solutions.   Guest: Nikki Broderick linkedin.com/in/nikki-broderick-03111a1   Hosts: Mike Thul - linkedin.com/in/thulmichael Jessie Novey -  linkedin.com/in/jessienovey   INTERESTED IN SPONSORSHIP? Please email tcshrmpodcast@gmail.com   Twin Cities Society For Human Resources: R...

What the HR! 39 HR Insights and Predictions w/ Josh Bersin 28.06.2021

Josh Bersin joins the show to discuss current and future trends within HR. Topics include, Hybrid Work, HR Capability Project, Skills Taxonomy, Recruiting, and a lot more!!   Guest: Josh Bersin linkedin.com/in/bersin Websites joshbersin.com   (Company Website) joshbersin.com   (Blog) bersinacademy.com   (The Josh Bersin Academy)   Hosts: Mike Thul - linkedin.com/in/thulmichael Jessie Novey -  link...

What the HR! 38 Being Effective in a Virtual Environment w/ Yess! CEO Sue Hawkes 25.06.2021

Sue Hawks joins us to talk about virtual work and how to make it more human and enjoyable. Tune in to hear some tips and tricks on making remote meetings meaningful, fun and effective.    Guests: Sue Hawkes: CEO @ Yess! linkedin.com/in/suehawkes Websites sayyess.com   (Personal Website) coursemax.com/groups/managementandleadership/blog/archive/2009/02/26/happiness-is-more-than-its-own-reward.aspx ...

What the HR! 37 Total Rewards w/ Chipotle's Scott Scansen 08.06.2021

Scott Scansen is Senior Director of Total Rewards, overseeing all compensation, benefits and HR systems at Chipotle. As a key member of the People Experience Team, Scansen has been instrumental in bringing forth new and innovative benefits for the organization’s 97,000+ employees. Under Scott’s leadership, Chipotle has introduced an average hourly wage increase, new tuition assistance program, Cre...

What the HR! 36 HR on Purpose w/Steve Browne 19.05.2021

Steve Browne is the Chief People Officer for LaRosa's, Inc. - a regional Pizzeria restaurant chain in Southwest Ohio with 11 locations and over 1,100 Team Members. He has authored two bestselling books on HR - HR on Purpose !! and HR Rising !!   Guests: Steve Browne, Chief People Officer for LaRosa's, Inc. linkedin.com/in/steveb5 Websites larosas.com   (LaRosa's, Inc.) larosas.com/franchise   (LaR...

What the HR! 35 Building Your Brand on LinkedIn 17.05.2021

Dan Swift, Founder and CEO of Empire Selling joins us to discuss LinkedIn and how we can leverage it to build meaningful relationships and land more professional opportunities.   Guests: Dan Swift: CEO, Empire Selling linkedin.com/in/danjswift empireselling.com   Hosts: Mike Thul - linkedin.com/in/thulmichael Jessie Novey -  linkedin.com/in/jessienovey   INTERESTED IN SPONSORSHIP? Please email tcs...

What the HR! 34 The Future of Remote Work 14.05.2021

In this episode we are joined by Kaleem Clarkson, Chief Operating Officer of Blend Me, Inc. A remote employee experience consultancy that helps startups and small businesses onboard, engage and retain their remote teams.   Guests: Kaleem Clarkson: COO @ Blend Me, Inc. linkedin.com/in/kaleemclarkson blendmeinc.com   (Company Website) remotelyone.com   (Company Website)     Hosts: Mike Thul - linked...

What the HR! 33 Building a Lifestyle Brand with Life Time's Jess Elmquist(CLO/EVP of HR) 27.04.2021

In this episode we are joined by Jess Elmquist, Chief Learning Officer and EVP of HR at Life Time(NOTE: Jess has recently retired 4/27/21). In this interview, Jess takes us inside the culture of Life Time, and how they transformed a fitness center to a lifestyle brand. Tune in to hear how they navigated the pandemic, focused on mental wellness and more!   Guests: Jess Elmquist: CLO & EVP of HR at...

What the HR! 32 Assault Prevention w/ Chris Denton 12.04.2021

In this episode we are joined by Chris Denton of Not Me. She discusses how companies can and should provide education and training around assaults. In addition to discussing Not Me's training, Chris shares some practical steps anyone can take to avoid potential assaults.   Guests: Chris Denton: Senior Dir., Corporate Programs-"Not Me!" linkedin.com/in/christinedenton msha.ke/chris_denton_world/  ...

What the HR! 31 Creating a Data Driven Culture 07.04.2021

In this episode we are joined by Zach Day, Director of Custom Research and Analytics at MRA. Zach discusses how to build a data driven culture and how to use analytics to drive business decisions.   Guests: Zach Day: Director, Custom Research & Analytics @ MRA linkedin.com/in/zach-day-85345a30 https://www.mranet.org/about-mra   Hosts: Mike Thul - linkedin.com/in/thulmichael Jessie Novey -  linkedi...

What the HR! 30 Servant Leadership with Becky Estby 22.03.2021

Beck Estby joins us to discuss "Servant Leadership" and living a life with no regrets.   Guests: Becky Estby linkedin.com/in/becky-estby https://next-monday.com/meet-your-coach-becky/     Hosts: Mike Thul - linkedin.com/in/thulmichael Jessie Novey -  linkedin.com/in/jessienovey   INTERESTED IN SPONSORSHIP? Please email tcshrmpodcast@gmail.com   Twin Cities Society For Human Resources: Recognized a...

What the HR! 29 Mental Fitness w/ Executive Coach Carrie Cunnington 01.03.2021

Executive Coach Carrie Cunnington joins us to discuss mental fitness. During this episode, we walk through some of the mental exercises that Carrie does with her clients.    Guests: Carrie Cunnington https://carriecunnington.com/   Hosts: Mike Thul - linkedin.com/in/thulmichael Jessie Novey -  linkedin.com/in/jessienovey   INTERESTED IN SPONSORSHIP? Please email tcshrmpodcast@gmail.com   Twin Citi...

What the HR! 28 Compliance Update: COVID-19 Vaccine Update #2 09.02.2021

Compliance Update: Kevin Mosher joins us to provide an update on the COVID-19 Vaccine   Guests: Kevin Mosher  linkedin.com/in/kevin-mosher-71200a9   Hosts: Mike Thul - linkedin.com/in/thulmichael Jessie Novey -  linkedin.com/in/jessienovey   INTERESTED IN SPONSORSHIP? Please email tcshrmpodcast@gmail.com   Twin Cities Society For Human Resources: Recognized as one of the nation's largest SHRM (Soc...

What the HR! 27 Compliance Update: Politics in the Workplace 04.02.2021

Compliance Update: Kevin speaks with us about politics in the workplace.   Guests: Kevin Mosher  linkedin.com/in/kevin-mosher-71200a9   Hosts: Mike Thul - linkedin.com/in/thulmichael Jessie Novey -  linkedin.com/in/jessienovey   INTERESTED IN SPONSORSHIP? Please email tcshrmpodcast@gmail.com   Twin Cities Society For Human Resources: Recognized as one of the nation's largest SHRM (Society for Huma...

What the HR! 26 HR Trends & Insights with William Tincup 22.12.2020

William Tincup(President & Editor-at-Large, RecruitingDaily) joins us as we unpack 2020 and look forward to 2021. William is the President & Editor-at-Large of RecruitingDaily. At the intersection of HR and technology, he’s a writer, speaker, advisor, consultant, investor, storyteller & teacher. He’s written over 250 HR articles, spoken at over 350 HR & recruiting conferences and he’s conducted ov...

What the HR! 25 Compliance Update: COVID-19 Vaccine for Employees 18.12.2020

Compliance Update: Kevin speaks with us about the Covid-19 Vaccine and how employers should handle the rollout.   Guests: Kevin Mosher  linkedin.com/in/kevin-mosher-71200a9   Hosts: Mike Thul - linkedin.com/in/thulmichael Jessie Novey -  linkedin.com/in/jessienovey   INTERESTED IN SPONSORSHIP? Please email tcshrmpodcast@gmail.com   Twin Cities Society For Human Resources: Recognized as one of the...

What the HR! 24 Building an Employer Branding Strategy 04.12.2020

Nate Guggia leads brand marketing at Job Portraits, a creative studio that specializes in employer branding content. Based in the SF Bay Area, Job Portraits has special expertise writing for highly technical audiences in extremely competitive markets that helps startups and talent teams hire fast.   Guests: Nate Guggia - linkedin.com/in/nateguggia   Hosts: Mike Thul - linkedin.com/in/thulmichael J...

What the HR! 23 Key Trends in Organizational Design: Ken Ferguson, CRO @ orgvue 19.11.2020

Ken Ferguson joins us to discuss how orgvue is helping companies leverage AI and Big Data to optimize organizational design.   Guests: Ken Ferguson - linkedin.com/in/fergusonken   Hosts: Mike Thul - linkedin.com/in/thulmichael Jessie Novey -  linkedin.com/in/jessienovey   INTERESTED IN SPONSORSHIP? Please email tcshrmpodcast@gmail.com   Twin Cities Society For Human Resources: Recognized as one of...

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