HR Works: The Podcast for Human Resources

Guest: Don Robertson, Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Northwestern Mutual How has the role of CHRO and the C-suite HR executive changed over the past few years? In this latest episode of the HR Works Podcast, Don Robertson (Executive Vice President and CHRO at Northwestern Mutual) joins to discuss how the role of HR teams has evolved across organizations, and how aspiring HR leaders can best prepare for taking their next step into executive leadership roles.

New research has shown that during the pandemic our professional network shrank by 16 percent, which is about 200 people. Today, connection is more important than ever. So, how can we stay connected in a post-COVID workplace? It all starts with culture. In the latest episode of "A Seat at the Table," I'm joined by Elizabeth Weingarten, Head of Behavioral Science Insights at Torch, a leadership development company. Listen in as we discuss the importance of defining culture upfront, why it's important to center the needs of underrepresented groups to change culture, the value of providing employees access to professional development opportunities, cultivating an inclusive and humane culture, and more.

We celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day this past Monday. While it’s important to use that day to honor Dr. King’s groundbreaking work to address injustice and violence, HR leaders should embrace and teach these values throughout the year. Kike Ojo-Thompas, Founder & CEO of the KOJO Institute joins to discuss workplace DEI strategies, how to develop an anti-racist company culture, and what it takes to effect positive change.

Guest: Christina Erne, Vice President of People at Amplitude Can HR technology actually make the workplace a more human-centric environment? In this latest episode of the HR Works Podcast, we look at the impact that technology and the latest HR software tools are having on the workplace with Amplitude’s Vice President of People, Christina Erne. Listen as Christina shares her thoughts on the changing roles of HR within organizations and how taking a tech-forward approach can help create a more employee-focused corporate culture.

Brandon Weber (CEO of Nava Benefits) and Dawn Sharifan (Member of Nava Benefits’ Advisory Board) join HR Work Break to review the study, predict benefits trends for the coming year, and share best practices for HR professionals.

Welcome back for part two of my conversation with Michael Bach, author of Alphabet Soup: The Essential Guide to LGBTQ2+ Inclusion at Work. Listen in as we continue our discussion on what it means to create an LGBTQ2+ inclusive workplace, the value of a Code of Conduct in the workplace, and much more!

Guest: Carol Schultz, Founder and CEO of Vertical Elevation What does it take for an organization to become a "talent magnet" in 2023, and win the battle on attracting (and retaining) the top performers? In this latest episode of the HR Works Podcast, we explore the latest hiring challenges with recruiting expert and Founder/CEO of Vertical Elevation, Carol Schultz.  Carol explains how becoming a talent-centric organization is essential for winning the war on talent in 2023, and also shares her thoughts on why job descriptions could be working against your hiring efforts. This is one not to miss!

HR leaders understand that initiatives, policies, and practices should center on the people who are affected by it. Do your 2023 plans keep your employees in mind? I’ve collected a series of quotes from past guests that answer one central question: What does the “human” part of human resources mean to you?

Guest: Vicki Salemi, Career Expert at Monster One of the latest trends buzzing throughout the HR community has been the realization that employees are increasingly becoming hesitant to use their PTO. Fittingly referred to by job board platform Monster as "PTO woes", there is a a growing stress among workers when returning to work after taking time off, leading to many avoiding use of their PTO altogether. In this latest episode of the HR Works Podcast, Monster's very own career expert, Vicki Salemi, gets us up to speed on this emerging workforce trend and identifies some of the major factors contributing to employees’ apprehension in using their paid time off.

Guest: Elizabeth Chrane, Chief People Officer at OneDigital In this latest episode of the HR Works Podcast, we explore the value of corporate culture with OneDigital's Chief People Officer, Elizabeth Chrane.  Listen as Elizabeth offers her insight and look into assessing and developing corporate culture, ensuring that both leadership teams and their employees are aligned on the values, attitudes, and outcomes that matter most to an organization.