HR unCONFIDENTIAL
An informative and entertaining podcast that offers a behind-the-scenes look at life in Human Resources and what’s really happening in the workplace.
Latest Episodes
Assessments: Tool vs. Weapon
Released Apr 18, 2023
Gina and Turiya are joined by Oneka Cornelius, HR and Organizatinal 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, hoe HR professionals can influence proper use, and the importance of after-care for those on the receiving end of assessment results. You don't want to miss this conversation!!!
Check out Convergence Solutions to learn more about Oneka and how you can work with her. Click here to check out the book that Oneka contributed to.
It’s Complicated!
Released Mar 29, 2023
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 - complying with laws are tabelstakes and organizations must be doing much more to ensure the attraction and retention of the talent they need and create an inclusive workplace.
Working
Parents
Released Mar 18, 2022
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 maintaining a successful career.
Check out Christine's website here: https://www.christinesandmanstone.com/
Purchase your copy of The Parent Track at this link
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Career
Journey
This collection of episodes includes conversations on how to chart your career path as well as detailed, practical tips and advice as you embark on a job search.
Workplace
Culture
The workplace is full of humans who make up the culture and various sub-cultures. These episodes cover various topics that shape or break an organization’s culture.
Diversity
& Inclusion
Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion is a hot topic in the workplace, and HR professionals are well positioned to make sure DEI goes beyond just talk. Check out these episodes to learn more about the experiences of marginalized groups in the workplace and discussions on how we can all influence positive change.
For HR
Only
While many of our episodes are HR and non-HR professionals alike, this collection of episodes is geared specifically towards our colleagues in HR and those interested in pursuing a career in HR.
Leadership
Matters
The role as a leader and/or manager of people in an organization is a unique and critical role that has a significant impact on the lives and careers of employees. In these episodes we are sharing insights and best practices to strengthen the capabilities of leaders within organizations.
Workplace Navigation
Interested in topics about how to navigate day-to-day life in the workplace? These episodes cover common and not so common things we all face at work such as resolving conflict, getting out of unnecessary meetings, overcoming imposter syndrome, and many more.
Random
Musings
Sometimes we get into conversations that don’t fit into a specific category. Check out this collection of random topics and get to know us a bit more!
Workplace
Shenanigans
Life in HR is not all policies and performance appraisals. Listen to this collection of episodes that offers a behind the scenes look at some of the crazy situations HR professionals often find themselves having to address.
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"OMG - all I can say is this is the most amazing and hilarious HR-related podcast. I can honestly relate to 95% of their stories and various examples of crazy and frustrating work issues. It makes me so happy to know I'm not the only HR executive who works with ridiculous people exhibiting annoying behavior. Truly - I have a sense of relief every time I listen to them. They are AWESOME!!!"
"As an HR professional I can identify with just about everything Gina and Turiya talk about. This is therapeutic for me in so many ways. This podcast has help me with my blind spots and I feel like they are coaching me to be a better version of “me”. Love it, love it absolutely love it!"
"This is such an interesting and simultaneously funny podcast that I just recommend to anyone who wants to learn more about HR, work in general, tips for interviews and the general on-boarding process as well as just hearing about all the crazy true stories."
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