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What the Research Says About Workplace Romance with Casey Sword

2024/02/14

Workplace romance: It’s complicated. But it happens, and employers need to know how to deal with it. In this episode of Honest HR, host Amber Clayton is joined by SHRM researcher Casey Sword to present the findings from her work on SHRM’s latest research in the area of workplace romance, share real stories related to romance in the workplace, and discuss how HR professionals should handle them.

Dr. Milton J. Perkins on the Power of HR People Analytics

2024/01/26

We live in the age of data, and everything important to an organization’s people management function gets measured. In this episode of Honest HR, host Wendy Fong speaks with Dr. Milton J. Perkins, Senior Vice President at ActOne Government Solutions, about the transformative potential of people analytics, their role in helping HR professionals create workplaces where employees genuinely want to be, and steps for leveraging them at your organization.

A Look Back at 2023 and Look Ahead to 2024

2024/01/11

In this episode of Honest HR, hosts Amber Clayton, Wendy Fong and Monique Akanbi come together to look back on the biggest HR and workplace trends of 2023, and look ahead with their expectations for 2024.

Stories About Bad Bosses | Part 2 (of 2)

2023/12/28

In this episode of Honest HR, host Amber Clayton and SHRM Knowledge Center Advisors Robyn Hopper and Rue Dooley continue with Part 2 of their two-part mini-series of listener-submitted stories of bad bosses, give more advice on handling problematic people managers, and close out the session with a set of redeeming stories of outstanding bosses who were there for their employees in amazing ways.

Stories About Bad Bosses | Part 1 (of 2)

2023/12/14

If you’ve ever had a bad boss, not only did they make work miserable, but also probably gave you a good story to tell later on. In this episode of Honest HR, host Amber Clayton is joined by SHRM Knowledge Center Advisors Robyn Hopper and Rue Dooley to read listener-submitted stories of bad bosses, identify their problematic behaviors, and give advice on solving for them in your workplace.

Marijuana in the Workplace: What’s HR to Do?

2023/10/27

As both laws and attitudes toward marijuana continue to change, the question for employers is likewise, “Then how does my organization’s HR and approaches to people management need to change?”. In this episode of Honest HR, host Amber Clayton is joined by Holland & Knight attorneys Dana Feinstein and Travis Nelson, who provide insights and guidance for employers navigating the complex issues surrounding marijuana in the workplace, with a focus on legal compliance, accommodation, and policy development.

Karl Ahlrichs on HR's Using AI Ethically and Responsibly

2023/10/12

Generative AI programs (like ChatGPT) have tremendous potential to deliver new efficiencies and capabilities to the workplace, but what do these new tools mean for HR, both in using them, and the myriad of concerns they raise? In this episode of Honest HR, host Wendy Fong speaks with Karl Ahlrichs, Senior Consultant at Gregory & Appel, on how HR professionals can use AI ethically and responsibly, and develop the critical thinking skills necessary to do so.

Kelly Hermann on Creating Accessible, Inclusive Workplaces for Employees with Disabilities

2023/07/27

In this episode of Honest HR, host Wendy Fong speaks with Kelly Hermann, Vice President of Accessibility, Equity & Inclusion at the University of Phoenix, to discuss findings from the university’s report on Workplace Accessibility - HR Professionals Accommodations for Employees’ Disability’s Research Report (2023), action steps for HR professionals and people managers focused on creating more accessible and inclusive workplaces for employees, and the future of disability and accessibility inclusion.

Rich Safeer on Employee Mental Health and Wellness as a Team Sport

2023/05/31

In this episode of Honest HR, host Amber Clayton speaks with Rich Safeer, M.D., Chief Medical Director of Employee Health and Wellbeing for Johns Hopkins Medicine and author of A Cure for the Common Company: A Wellbeing Prescription for a Happier, Healthier, and More Resilient Organization about why the workplace is the perfect venue for achieving real improvements in people’s health, how mental health and wellness is a team sport, and steps to begin transforming your organization

A Candid Glimpse Into HR Mentorship

2023/04/27

A good mentor/mentee relationship creates a safe, nonjudgmental space to provide guidance and advice, and that’s just as true for mentorships dedicated to the HR profession. In this episode of Honest HR, host Monique Akanbi is joined by Sheila Thomas and Firdosh Bhathena, a real-life HR mentor/mentee pair, to share their HR mentorship story, discuss why mentorship is important in an HR career, and shatter the popular myths of mentorship.

Jim Link on Achieving Pay Equity at Your Organization

2023/04/07

In this episode of Honest HR, host Amber Clayton speaks with SHRM CHRO Jim Link about the importance of pay equity and ensuring fair and equal pay practices for all employees regardless of gender, race, age, or other protected characteristics, but also the business case on why pay equity is in an organization’s best interest, and above all, the steps you can take toward achieving pay equity at your organization.

Managing Time & Attendance: Calling Out Employees Who Call Out

2023/03/02

Managing employee attendance is challenging: Employers and people managers need to know not only if employees are showing up to work, but also what to do if they don’t. In this episode of Honest HR, host Amber Clayton speaks with SHRM Knowledge Advisors Barbara Holland and Julie Schweber about handling scenarios such as fishy doctors’ notes, no call/no shows, and above all, the importance of getting all the information before moving toward adverse action.

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4.4 out of 5

183 reviews

Andieo1997 2023/10/16

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Honest HR has swiftly become a staple in my podcast rotation, and for good reason. Amber, Wendy, and Monique have masterfully crafted a platform that ...

Dan1777999877 2022/10/06

A Favorite of Mine!

Honest HR has quickly become a favorite in my feed! I'm consistently impressed by the engaging conversations, insightful content, and actionable ideas...

Alexstrath1 2021/10/19

Insights that are essential

I loved Ambers interview with Susan Gygax. As I continue to grow my own company and take on more hats, it’s always great to hear the employees perspec...

ArlieLP 2021/10/05

An HR Game Changer!

Gloria, Amber, and Wendy knock it out of the park every time! Great content, delivered in an easy to consume format - no matter the topic, I gain some...

savvy_entrepreneur 2021/08/31

SHRM on the fly

Great podcast. It’s like having professional development from SHRM at your finger tips. The result is a show that always leaves me with nuggets of wis...

Mac Prichard 2021/06/13

Useful Ideas and Tips for HR Professionals

Three rotating hosts — Amber Clayton, Wendy Fong and Gloria Sinclair Miller and — conduct regular In depth interviews with human resources experts. A...

sarak12481 2021/05/21

HR during pandemic in the Grocery industry

Hi There, I love the posted cast. Great real life information. I wanted to know if you could talk about the Grocery industry and how the pandemic ha...

seedsfaithgrace 2020/07/09

10 stars!

Love these - as I’m starting my HR career I find the topics relevant without being overwhelming ! Thanks for this 🙌🏽

nre14 2020/11/13

Good

Good, just wish they produced them more frequently.

Lc88chavez 2019/11/22

Rest In Peace Callie

You will be truly be missed. You have made such an amazing impact on my HR career. - Lindsey

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