Podcasts by The HR Social Hour Half Hour Podcast

Episode 250 - Jon&Wendy say goodbye from 2022-12-22T00:00

After 318 shows, it all ends here. We talk about why it was time to wrap the podcast, answer your questions, and thank a lot of people. Hope you'll listen to the whole episode as it has somethin...

Episode 249 - Jon&Wendy welcome back Steve Browne again from 2022-12-15T00:00

We welcome back our #2 fan, Steve Browne! Steve was our first guest and being our last guest seemed appropriate. We discuss the successes and challenges he's faced in redesigning LaRosa's people...

Episode 248 - Jon&Wendy welcome back Melanie Peacock from 2022-12-08T00:00

We welcome back our friend and favorite Canadian, Dr. Melanie Peacock! We talk about endings, how academia has changed during the pandemic, and our favorite in person #HRSocialHour memory. Melan...

Episode 247 - Jon&Paul present the HR Marks from 2022-12-01T00:00

Jon welcomes back Paul LaLonde and Chris Hadley to talk HR and pro wrestling!  We catch up with Chris on his work and life changes over the last year, the greatness that is MJF, and why handling...

Episode 246 -The 2022 Pop Culture Roundtable from 2022-11-24T00:00

It's the 5th annual Pop Culture Roundtable episode with Jon, Lorena Pabón, Michael Mullady, and Chris Orozco! We talk about changes in Lorena and Chris' lives since last year as well as some of ...

Episode 245 - Jon&Wendy talk to Deborah Jeffries from 2022-11-20T10:00:01

We're joined by Deborah Jeffries, Vice President of HR Answers, Inc. in Portland, OR! We talk about how she discovered HR in high school, being involved in HR organizations, and more than one is...

Episode 244 - Jon&Wendy talk to Niki Ramirez from 2022-11-10T00:00

We're joined by Niki Ramirez, Founder and Principal Consultant of HR Answers in Phoenix, AZ! We talk about starting your own business, challenges HR pros will face in 2023, what Niki is hearing ...

Episode 243 - Jon&Wendy talk to Julie&Chad Sowash from 2022-11-03T00:00

Live (to tape) from Portugal, we talk to fellow HR podcasters Julie & Chad Sowash! We talk about how they both got started in the HR space, what Julie sees as the biggest DEBI challenges coming ...

Episode 242 - Jon&Wendy welcome back Jennifer McClure from 2022-10-27T00:00

We welcome back Jennifer McClure, CEO of Unbridled Talent & DisruptHR in Cincinnati, OH! We talk about the challenges she faced in the pandemic, what she thinks people leaders will be dealing wi...

Episode 241 - Jon&Wendy welcome back Mary Williams from 2022-10-20T00:00

We're joined by our #1 (undisputed) fan, Mary Williams! We talk about her newest role as Head Of People with Pinnacle Advertising, the people issues we should expect in 2023, and Mary asks us a ...

Special Episode - Jon&Wendy talk to Shane Kovalsky of Mystery from 2022-10-17T00:00

In this special episode, we're joined by Shane Kovalsky, Co-Founder and CEO of Mystery in Seattle, WA. We talk about coming from a family of entrepreneurs, how Mystery is working with employers ...

Episode 240 - Jon&Wendy welcome back Khalilah ”KO” Olokunola from 2022-10-13T00:00

We're joined by Khalilah Olokunola, better known as KO, Impact Architect and Chief People Strategist in Wilmington, NC.  We talk about the recent shut down of her organization and her efforts to...

Episode 239 - Jon&Wendy welcome back Trish McFarlane from 2022-10-06T00:00

We welcome back Trish McFarlane, Founder of H3 HR Advisors in St. Louis, MO.  We discuss what Trish learned at the latest HRTech Conference, why to prioritize and delegate as a leader, and seein...

Episode 238 - Jon&Wendy welcome back Tom Horne from 2022-09-29T00:00

We welcome back Tom Horne, Enterprise Account Executive with People Element in Denver, CO. Tom tells us what he believes HR pros will be challenged by in 2023 and what he's learned launching the...

Episode 237 - Jon&Wendy talk to Wendy Berry from 2022-09-22T00:00

We're joined by Wendy Berry, Head of HR for Rainbow Health in Minneapolis, MN.  We talk about being asked her sign in an interview, HR challenges in the nonprofit space, and how employers can im...

Episode 236 - Jon&Wendy talk to Bob Ficken from 2022-09-15T00:00

We're joined by Bob Ficken, HR leader with Kodiak Aviation in Sandpoint, ID. We talk about starting his career in law enforcement, HR challenges in aviation, and why Bob is passionate about teac...

Episode 235 - Jon&Wendy welcome back Heidi Pancake from 2022-09-08T00:00

We welcome back Heidi Pancake, Senior People Partner with Universal Music Group in Los Angeles, CA!  We talk about HR challenges in the music industry, what Heidi learned in the pandemic, and mo...

Episode 234 - Jon&Wendy welcome back Christie Engler from 2022-09-01T00:00

We welcome back Christie Engler, Director of People Operations and Culture for Willory in Columbus, OH! We talk about her journey to landing with Willory, what she's learned from speaking, blog ...

Episode 233- Jon&Wendy talk to each other again from 2022-08-25T00:00

In this episode, we catch up with each other as the summer has been filled with surprises both good and bad. We talk about why we took a break and what's been going on behind the scenes. There's...

Episode 232 - Jon&Wendy talk to Bonnie Natko from 2022-08-18T00:00

We're joined by Bonnie Natko, Brand Recruiting Team Lead with Capital One in New Windsor, NY. We talk about the challenges in hiring creative talent, what Bonnie thinks is on the horizon in Tale...

Episode 231 - Jon&Wendy welcome back Jess Miller-Merrell from 2022-08-11T00:00

We welcome back Jess Miller-Merrell, Founder of Workology in Austin, TX. We talk about her upcoming book on digital recruiting, what she's learned helping fellow HR pro prep for certification te...

Episode 230 - Jon&Wendy talk to Aura María Huot from 2022-08-04T00:00

We're joined by Aura María Huot, Director of People & Culture for Lavallee Brensinger Architects in the greater Boston, MA area.  We talk about HR industry challenges, Hacking HR and launching "...

Episode 229 - Jon&Wendy talk to Matt Stollak from 2022-07-14T00:00

We're joined by Matt Stollak, Associate Professor of Business Administration at St. Norbert College in De Pere, WI. We talk about growing up with parents in academia, how HR and not necessarily ...

Episode 228 - Jon&Wendy talk to Jenny Cotie Kangas from 2022-07-07T00:00

In this episode, we talk to Jenny Cotie Kangas, Vice President of Marketing for Plum in Minneapolis, MN.  We talk about Jenny's start in Talent Acquisition, the head injury that reset her life a...

Episode 227 - Jon&Wendy talk to Dr. Amy Dufrane from 2022-06-30T00:00

We're joined by Dr. Amy Dufrane, CEO of the Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI) in Alexandria, VA. We talk about how she got started in HR, the value of professional certification, ch...

Episode 226 - Jon&Wendy talk to Rachel Taculad from 2022-06-23T00:00

We're joined by Rachel Taculad, Talent Acquisition pro working in Employer Branding and Recruitment Marketing in Las Vegas, NV. We discuss her start building Facebook groups, challenges organiza...

Episode 225 - Jon&Wendy Ask Us Anything part 5 from 2022-06-16T00:00

We celebrate 225 weekly episodes by answering YOUR questions!  Middle management, where HR's headed, dream podcast guests, diamonds, ice cream, and exploding luggage are among the topics of conv...

Episode 224 - Wendy&Nicky Hoyland recap UNLEASH America from 2022-06-09T00:00

Nicky Hoyland invited Wendy to attend the Unleash America conference in Las Vegas so they decided to take some time to review the conference for you! The speakers at the conference really focuse...

Episode 223 - Jon&Wendy talk to Ben Travis from 2022-06-02T00:00

We're joined by Ben Travis, Founder of HR Chief in Richmond, VA.  We talk about his path to HR tech, going on a travel sabbatical during a global pandemic, launching HR Chief, and why Ben thinks...

Episode 222 - Jon&Wendy talk to Tiffany Castagno from 2022-05-26T00:00

We're joined by Tiffany Castagno, CEO & Founder of CEPHR, LLC in Pittsburgh, PA.  We talk about starting a business during the pandemic, helping employers develop their brand, and what Tiffany s...

Episode 221 - Jon&Paul talk Human Resources and Professional Wrestling from 2022-05-19T00:00

Jon is joined by Paul LaLonde to catch up on how he moved to his current role of VP of People & Culture, what he learned about leading during the pandemic, and why words matter.  We then talk ab...

Episode 220 - Jon&Wendy welcome back Jenni Stone from 2022-05-12T00:00

We welcome back Jenni Stone, THE HR rockstar from Travelers Rest, SC.  We talk about making job changes when it's not working out as expected, avoiding burnout, and knowing your value.  Jenni's ...

Episode 219 - Jon&Wendy talk to Kristin Haakinson from 2022-05-05T00:00

We're joined by Kristin Haakinson, Talent Acquisition and DEIB pro in Sioux Falls, SD.  We talk about Kristin's path to HR through selling bridal gowns, the importance of belonging and having co...

Episode 218 - Jon&Wendy talk to Jesse Campbell from 2022-04-28T00:00

We're joined by Jesse Campbell, Sourcing Recruiter with Randstad Sourceright in Kuna, Idaho.  We talk about getting into recruiting by helping his father, how he's helping veterans transition fr...

Episode 217 - Jon&Wendy talk to Terry Milford from 2022-04-21T00:00

Live (to tape) from Ontario, Canada, we're joined by Terry Milford, Director of People Development for Schlegel Villages, a retirement community. We talk about practicing HR in various industrie...

Special Episode - Jon&Wendy talk to Larry Dunivan from 2022-04-18T00:00

In this special episode, we're joined by Larry Dunivan, the CEO of Namely! We talk about his career in HR technology, what being a CEO really entails, challenges HR pros are currently facing, an...

Episode 216 - Jon&Wendy welcome back Anne Tomkinson from 2022-04-14T00:00

Having last appeared on episode 3, it's the return or Anne Tomkinson!  We talk about her health journey during the pandemic, diversity, what she learned from working on the #HRWonderWomen series...

Episode 215 - Jon&Wendy welcome back Georgette Cartagena from 2022-04-07T00:00

We welcome back Georgette Cartagena, HR pro and owner of InternGal in Boca Raton, FL!  We talk about changes in intern programs over the pandemic, her own job search and change, and this may be ...

Episode 214 - Jon&Wendy talk to Katee Van Horn from 2022-03-31T00:00

We're joined by Katee Van Horn, Diversity & Inclusion strategist in Phoenix, AZ. We talk about her passion for D&I, if the conversation is changing as we move out of the pandemic, and co-hosting...

Episode 213 - Jon&Wendy talk to Alex Youdim from 2022-03-24T00:00

We're joined by Alex Youdim, Head of Global Partner Success with Mogul in Brentwood, CA.  We talk about getting into the HR services space, what Mogul is doing to help clients with diversity rec...

Episode 212 - Jon&Wendy Ask Us Anything part 4 from 2022-03-17T00:00

It's our latest installment of Ask Us Anything! We talk about the long term effects of COVID on HR, being a COO, comedy, music, ice cream, and much, much more. It's ridiculous, sublime, and ridi...

Episode 211 - Jon&Wendy welcome back Joey Price from 2022-03-10T00:00

We're excited to welcome back Joey Price, owner of Jumpstart HR in Baltimore, MD.  We talk about HR issues small businesses are facing, starting a new podcast, and more. 

Joey's recommend...

Episode 210 - Jon&Wendy talk to Jackye Clayton from 2022-03-03T00:00

We're joined by Jackye Clayton, Vice President of Talent Acquisition & DEI for Textio in Waco, TX.  We talk about her start in the staffing industry, transparency in salaries, the benefits of ru...

Episode 209 - Jon&Wendy welcome HR On The House from 2022-02-24T00:00

Live (to tape) from 3 continents and 4 time zones, we're joined by Nicky Hoyland, Francisco Reyes Pereria, Jeff Shapiro, and Tracie Sponenberg, collectively known as HR On The House!  We talk ab...

Episode 208 - Jon&Wendy welcome back Anthony Paradiso from 2022-02-20T14:44:29

We welcome Anthony Paradiso back to the show!  We talk about the challenges organizations have faced with DEI initiatives in the last several years, being willing to listen, running for town cou...

Episode 207 - Jon&Wendy talk to Kim Bozeman from 2022-02-10T00:00

We're joined by Kim "KB" Bozeman, Founder & Principal of KNB Sensible Solutions in Lodi, CA.  We talk about her start in HR, challenges unique to California HR pros, where employers struggle wit...

Episode 206 - Jon&Wendy welcome back Sarah Noll Wilson from 2022-02-03T00:00

We welcome back our pal Sarah Noll Wilson!  We talk about her new book, "Don't Feed the Elephants," the writing process, leading through a pandemic, starting a podcast, and much more.  Jon is Sa...

Episode 205 - Jon&Wendy talk to Bonnie Endicott from 2022-01-27T00:00

We're joined by Bonnie Endicott, VP of Human Resources with Zachry Group in San Antonio, TX.  We talk about her move into the construction industry, her passion for talent development, and all a...

Episode 204 - Jon&Wendy talk to Scott Leiper from 2022-01-20T00:00

Live (to tape) from Prestwick, Scotland, we're joined by Scott Leiper, Creator of the Learning Lab and Cognitize by Imaginocity.  We talk about Scott's start in training and HR, developing a lea...

Episode 203 - Jon&Wendy talk to Deondra Wardelle from 2022-01-13T00:00

We're joined by Deondra Wardelle, visionary leader, entrepreneur, coach, and speaker in the Indianapolis, IN area.  We talk about Deondra's journey in Human Resources and Continuous Improvement,...

Special Episode - Jon&Wendy talk to Tom Daniels&Lori Gabel from 2022-01-10T00:00

In this special episode, we're joined by Tom Daniels of Bowling Green State University and Lori Gabel, Talent Leader at Westfield Insurance in Westfield Center, OH.  We talk about Lori's path to...

Episode 202 - Jon&Wendy talk to Amber Sauer from 2022-01-06T00:00

To kick off 2022, we're joined by Amber Sauer, Founder and Lead Consultant of The L&D Startup in Raleigh/Durham, NC.  We talk about Amber's career focus moving from HR to Learning & Development,...

The 2021 #HRSocialHour Pop Culture Roundtable from 2022-01-01T12:00

It's the 4th annual gathering of Jon, Michael Mullady, Lorena Pabón, and Chris Orozco to talk all things pop culture!  We discuss our favorite movies, TV, and other items, most notably red scarv...

Episode 201 - The Best of #HRWonderWomen volume 2 from 2021-12-30T00:00

In this episode, Wendy closes the chapter on the HR Wonder Women series. It's been 16 great interviews and we hope you will dive into the archives to continue to learn from these awesome women. ...

Episode 200 - Jon&Wendy welcome back Steve Browne again from 2021-12-23T00:00

To celebrate our 200th regular episode, who else could we have but #2 fan (and #1 in our hearts) Steve Browne?  We talk about guiding his organization through a major loss and redesigning work, ...

Special Episode - Jon&Wendy talk to Shannon Martin of Podbean from 2021-12-20T00:00

Live (to tape) from Valencia, Spain, we're joined by Shannon Martin, Director of Communications and Internal Podcasting Specialist with Podbean.  We talk about Podbean's history, why more organi...

Episode 199 - Jon&Wendy Ask Us Anything Again? Again? Again? from 2021-12-16T00:00

In this episode, we answer most of your questions, reflect on 2021, thank a lot of people and sponsors, and is this the end of "Die Hard" talk on the show?

Be sure to check out our crosso...

Episode 198 - Jon&Wendy talk to Mat Henry from 2021-12-09T00:00

We're joined by Mat Henry, a Human Resources Manager in the Columbus, OH area.  We talk about the people challenges in the property management industry and why Mat is passionate to help those in...

Episode 197- Jon&Wendy welcome back Janelle Rodriguez from 2021-12-02T00:00

We're excited to welcome back our friend Janelle Rodriguez, HR Consultant in Atlanta, GA.  We talk about moving during a pandemic, tips on how to set yourself up for success to work remotely, an...

Episode 196 - Jon&Wendy talk to Marc Alifanz from 2021-11-25T00:00

We're joined by Marc Alifanz, Of Counsel with Bullard Law in Portland, OR.  We talk about Marc's path to practicing law, what he learned leading HR for a non-profit, and all things "Hostile Work...

Episode 195 - Jon&Wendy talk to Tom Schin from 2021-11-18T00:00

We're joined by Tom Schin, Creator of Build Better Culture in Ballston Spa, NY.  We talk about Tom's move from the publishing world to HR, where companies struggle with developing the culture th...

Episode 194 - Jon&Wendy welcome back Julie Turney from 2021-11-11T00:00

We're thrilled to be joined once again by Julie Turney, Founder & Chief Engagement Officer of HRatHeart Consulting in Barbados!  We talk about Julie's first year as an entrepreneur, the challeng...

Episode 193 - Jon&Wendy talk to Kyle Holliday from 2021-11-04T00:00

We're joined by Kyle Holliday, LeapNow Product Specialist with LeapGen in Raleigh, NC.  We talk about moving from college athletics to training, the "now" of work, and Kyle successfully breaks J...

Episode 192 - Jon&Wendy talk to LaTanya Walker from 2021-10-28T00:00

We're joined by LaTanya Walker, Organizational Development practitioner and consultant in the Washington, DC area.  We talk about how LaTanya got into OD work, where companies struggle with cult...

Episode 191 - Jon&Wendy talk to Debra Isaacs Schafer from 2021-10-21T00:00

We're joined by Debra Isaacs Schafer, work/life integration consultant in the Philadelphia, PA area.   We talk about what employers can do better to support employees with work/life challenges, ...

Episode 190 - Jon&Wendy talk to Kyle Cupp from 2021-10-14T00:00

We're joined by Kyle Cupp, HR writer and researcher with Mineral in Philomath, OR.  We talk about his journey from the classroom to writing about HR, handling grief and loss, and what Kyle belie...

Episode 189 - Jon&Wendy welcome back John Baldino! from 2021-10-07T00:00

We welcome back John Baldino, President of Humareso!  We talk about the challenges Humareso has faced over the pandemic with their clients, moving to Florida, the return of in person conferences...

Episode 188 - Jon&Mike talk to Minda Harts from 2021-09-30T00:00

In our latest host swap, Jon and Mike Sipple, Jr. talk to Minda Harts, Founder and CEO of The Memo, LLC in New York City.  We talk about how organizations can better support women leaders of col...

Episode 187 - Jon&Wendy talk to Lee Andrese from 2021-09-23T00:00

We're joined by Lee Andrese, Vice President of Learning and Development for Onward Search in the greater Washington, DC area.  We talk about Lee making her first placement at 15, how corporate H...

Episode 186 - Jon&Wendy talk to Jules Breslin from 2021-09-16T00:00

We're joined by Jules Breslin, Leadership Engagement Director for the Talent Magnet Institute in Cincinnati, OH.   We talk about joining TMI, changes they've made to their learning platform, and...

Episode 185 - Jon&Wendy talk to Karen Michael from 2021-09-09T00:00

We're joined by Karen Michael, Owner of KarenMichael PLC in Richmond, VA.  We talk about how she gravitate to HR and employment law, what's surprised her in the last year from a legal perspectiv...

Episode 184 - The Best of HR Wonder Women Volume 1 from 2021-09-02T00:00

In this special compilation, Wendy shares some favorite moments from the first 5 HR Wonder Women episodes. You'll hear from Margaret Spence, Sarah Morgan, Elena Valentine, Aiko Bethea, and Tamar...

Episode 183 - Jon&Wendy present Where Are They Now 6.5 (Mary Faulkner) from 2021-08-26T00:00

In our latest "Where Are They Now," we catch up with our pal Mary Faulkner!  We talk about her move to consulting, writing for yourself, root beer, and more.  Since there's only one guest, Jon a...

Episode 182 - Jon&Wendy talk to Tommie Deaner from 2021-08-19T00:00

We're joined by Tomako "Tommie" Deaner, CEO of Tobu Advisors in Richmond, VA.  Tommie also happens to be Jon's former boss and co-worker.  We discuss her path to HR, challenges the leaders she c...

Episode 181 - Jon&Wendy talk to Mandy Johnson from 2021-08-12T00:00

We're joined from the future by Mandy Johnson, Workplace Strategist, author, and speaker in Queensland, Australia.  Mandy's story of getting into HR is one for the ages and we discuss how her cl...

Episode 180 - Jon&Wendy talk to Cheri Brenton from 2021-08-05T00:00

We're joined by Cheri Brenton, Human Resources Director of ARC Community Services, Inc. in Madison, WI.  We talk about her move to HR, changing jobs during the pandemic, and the challenges of wo...

Episode 179 - Jon&Wendy talk to Rocki Howard from 2021-07-29T00:00

We're joined by Rocki Howard, Chief Diversity Officer of Smart Recruiters in Jacksonville, FL.  We discuss her path to recruiting, what she believes organizations will be focused on when it come...

Episode 178 - Jon&Wendy talk to Chris Hadley from 2021-07-22T00:00

We're joined by Chris Hadley, Healthcare Recruiter in the Dayton, OH area.  We discuss the challenges of agency recruiting, how Chris prepared for his PHR certification test, and there's more wr...

Episode 177 - The#HRSocialHour Pop Culture Roundtable Mid Year Review from 2021-07-15T00:00

In this "lost" episode of the Pop Culture Roundtable, Jon, Michael Mullady, Lorena Pabón, and Chris Orozco each pick one "thing" that they've enjoyed in the first half of the year.  There's plen...

Episode 176- Jon&Wendy talk to Jon Aasted from 2021-07-08T00:00

We're joined by Jon Aasted, Senior Recruiter with the City of Carlsbad, CA.  We talk about the challenges of recruiting in local government, working with veterans and transitioning service membe...

Episode 175 - Jon&Wendy present Where Are They Now part 6 (Michael VanDervort and Kayla Moncayo) from 2021-07-01T00:00

In our latest Where Are They Now, we talk to Michael VanDervort and Kayla Moncayo!  Michael talks about his move back into Labor Relations, what employers should be thinking about with the PRO A...

Episode 174 - Jon&Wendy Ask Us Anything Again? Again? from 2021-06-24T00:00

In advance of our 175th episode, we discuss the state of the podcast, answer some of our favorite guest generated questions, and answer ALL the questions submitted for this episode!  We talk abo...

Episode 173 - Jon&Wendy talk to Sam Jenniges from 2021-06-17T00:00

We talk to Sam Jenniges, Organizational Development Consultant in the St. Paul, MN area.  We talk about her move to OD, being "HR adjacent" and partnering with HR, as well as lessons learned in ...

Episode 172 - Jon&Wendy talk to Jane Murtagh from 2021-06-10T00:00

We're joined by Jane Murtagh, Professor of Human Resources Management with College of DuPage in the greater Chicago, IL area.  We talk about her path to education, developing an HR certificate p...

Episode 171 - Jon&Wendy talk to Tom Daniels from 2021-06-03T00:00

We're joined by Tom Daniels, Assistant Director - Graduate & Executive Programs in Business at Bowling Green State University.  We talk about his path to academia, workforce readiness, and how m...

Episode 170 - Wendy&Mike talk to Katrina Kibben from 2021-05-27T00:00

Wendy is joined by Mike Sipple, Jr. in this special cross-over episode where we welcome back Katrina Kibben CEO of Three Ears Media. We discuss job postings, the pandemic, and pronouns. 

Episode 169 - Jon&Wendy welcome back Greg Hawks! from 2021-05-20T00:00

We welcome back Greg Hawks, Owner of Hawks Agency in Edmond, OK!  Greg shares his insights on hosting virtual events, addressing corporate culture issues post pandemic, and much more.  If you kn...

Episode 168 - Jon&Wendy talk to Gene Hobbs from 2021-05-13T00:00

We talk to Gene Hobbs, Business Manager of Neurosurgery division at UNC Health Care in Chapel Hill, NC.  We discuss his experience moving from hyperbaric technologist to HR, recruiting challenge...

Special Episode - Jon&Wendy talk to Megan Younkin and Tom Horne of People Element from 2021-05-10T00:00

In this special episode, we're joined by Megan Younkin, Senior Experience Manager & Thought Leader and Tom Horne, Branding & Business Development with People Element in Denver, CO.  We talk abou...

Episode 167 - Jon&Wendy talk to Talia Edmundson from 2021-05-06T00:00

We're joined by Talia Edmundson, Founder & Principal of HRnB Consulting in Philadelphia, PA.  Talia wins for being the quickest return guest (check out her episode with Tamara Raspberry Listen

Episode 166 - Jon&Wendy talk to Perry Timms from 2021-04-29T00:00

For our final episode of our "British Invasion" month, we're joined by Perry Timms, Founder and Chief Energy Officer of People & Transformational HR Ltd. in Wellingborough, England, United Kingd...

Episode 165 - Jon&Wendy talk to Gary Cookson from 2021-04-22T00:00

We're joined by Gary Cookson, Director of EPIC HR in Winsford, Cheshire, United Kingdom.  We talk about why Gary went out on his own, what Gary believes HR pros' biggest issue post COVID will be...

Episode 164- Jon&Wendy talk to Amanda and Simon Cookson from 2021-04-15T00:00

It's a super sized episode with Amanda and Simon Cookson, co-founders of Northern Value Creators in Buxton, England, United Kingdom.  We talk about their paths towards leadership development, ch...

Episode 163 - Jon&Wendy talk to Garry Turner from 2021-04-08T00:00

We're joined by Garry Turner, Strategic Advisor and host of the "Activating Consciousness Podcast" in Swanley, England, United Kingdom.  We talk about finding his interest in HR and Learning & D...

Episode 162 - Jon&Wendy talk to Chris Taylor from 2021-04-01T00:00

We're joined by Chris Taylor, Founder of Accelerator HR and host of the "Oven Ready HR Podcast" in Godalming, England.  We talk about his background in marketing and why it's so important that m...

Episode 161 - Jon&Wendy present Where Are They Now part 5 from 2021-03-25T00:00

We welcome back Josh Rock and Keith Enochs to the latest edition of Where Are They Now?  In a bit of a surprise, they're now in the same industry and started during the pandemic.  We talk whiske...

Episode 160 - Jon&Wendy talk to Kamara Toffolo from 2021-03-18T00:00

We're joined by Kamara Toffolo, resume writer and job search strategist in Ottawa, Canada.  We talk about her career path from finance, what HR pros can do to help those in job search applying f...

Episode 159 - Jon&Wendy talk to BakedHR from 2021-03-11T00:00

We're joined by our pals Jazmine Wilkes and Kristina Minyard to talk about their latest project, BakedHR!  We talk about their adventures in blogging, volunteering with NASHRM, and how they land...

Episode 158 - Jon&Wendy welcome back Raphael Crawford-Marks from 2021-03-04T00:00

We welcome back Raphael Crawford-Marks, Founder and CEO of Bonusly.  We talk about employee recognition in the time of COVID and how Bonusly had adjusted to address customer needs, what's coming...

Episode 157 - Jon&Wendy talk to Tamara Rasberry and Talia Edmundson from 2021-02-25T00:00

It's all about consulting with Tamara Rasberry and Talia Edmundson, also known as TNT!  We discuss Talia starting her business at the outset of COVID, the importance of building your network, an...

Episode 156 - Jon&Wendy talk to Sharon Green from 2021-02-18T00:00

Live (to tape) from the United Kingdom, we're joined by Sharon Green, owner of Chiara Consultancy.  We talk about her move from corporate HR to consulting, cultural challenges in HR, taking part...

Episode 155 - Jon&Wendy had a guest that had to reschedule (again) from 2021-02-11T00:00

We celebrate the third anniversary of the show with a "State of the Podcast" where we catch up and let you know about several changes coming.  We think they're for the better and hope you do, to...

Episode 154 - Jon&Wendy talk to Robin Schooling from 2021-02-04T00:00

We're joined by Robin Schooling, HR and Talent Strategist and Principal at Peridus Group in Baton Rouge, LA.  We talk about her journey through HR, how the gaming industry presents unique challe...

Episode 153 - Jon&Wendy talk to Katie Lopes from 2021-01-28T00:00

We're joined by Katie Lopes, "HR Anthropologist" in the manufacturing industry in Chicago, IL.  We talk about her background in Anthropology, how organizations can better situate themselves to s...

Episode 152 - Jon&Wendy talk to Jon Hyman from 2021-01-21T00:00

We're joined by Jon Hyman, Employment Law attorney and author of the "Ohio Employer Law Blog" in Cleveland, OH.  We discuss why Jon pursued a career in law, the worst employers of 2020 (and the ...

Special Episode - Jon&Wendy talk to Paula Harvey and Beth De Lima - Emergency Preparedness from 2021-01-18T00:00

In this supersized special episode, we talk to Paula Harvey and Beth De Lima about emergency preparedness.  HR pros have seen quite a shift in the types of events to consider which is discussed,...

Episode 151 - Jon&Wendy talk to Keirsten Greggs from 2021-01-14T00:00

We're joined by Keirsten Greggs, Talent Acquisition Consultant, Career Coach, and owner of TRAP Recruiter, LLC in the metro Washington, DC area.  There's plenty of recruiting talk, what's Talent...

Special Episode - Jon&Wendy talk to Dr. Steve Cady&Tom Daniels of Bowling Green State University from 2021-01-11T00:00

In this special episode, we're joined by Dr. Steve Cady and Tom Daniels of the Bowling Green State University Graduate Programs in Organization Development and Change.  We discuss how the progra...

Episode 150 - Jon&Wendy welcome back Laurie Ruettimann! from 2021-01-07T00:00

We celebrate 150 episodes with our pal Laurie!  We discuss her new book, "Betting on You: How to Put Yourself First and (Finally) Take Control of Your Career," the process of writing and pitchin...

HRSocialHour Wonder Women Episode 20 - Wendy&Anne welcome back Margaret Spence from 2021-01-04T00:00

Wendy & Anne welcome back Margaret Spence to this episode of #HRWonderWomen. We talk about the struggles facing women of color because of the pandemic and the challenges of working from home.  W...

Episode 149 - Jon&Wendy Ask Us Anything...Again? from 2020-12-31T00:00

In this supersized celebration of 149 episodes, we recap our 2020, answer most of your questions, thank a lot of people, and look forward to 2021.  Hang around until the end for a surprise.

The 2020 #HRSocialHour Pop Culture Roundtable from 2020-12-28T00:00

It's the third annual gathering of Jon, Michael Mullady, Lorena Pabón, and Chris Orozco to talk all things pop culture!  We talk about changes in our personal and professional lives as well as o...

Episode 148 - Jon&Wendy talk to Joanna Suvarna from 2020-12-24T00:00

Live (to tape) from Wales, we're joined by Joanna Suvarna, Chief Kindness Officer at #BeTheRipple.  We talk about her career in HR, what led to starting #BeTheRipple, holding multiple online con...

Episode 147 - Jon&Wendy talk to Angela Champ from 2020-12-17T00:00

Live (to tape) from Vancouver, British Columbia, we're joined by author, speaker, and HR pro Angela Champ.  We talk about her "squiggly line career," writing a book, and what Angela thinks will ...

Episode 146 - Jon&Wendy talk to Louis Lessig from 2020-12-10T00:00

We're joined by Louis Lessig, Partner with Brown & Connery LLP in Westmont, NJ.  We talk about his path from an HR degree to employment attorney, the state of marijuana laws nationwide, what Lou...

Episode 145 - Jon&Wendy welcome back Micole Garatti from 2020-12-03T00:00

In preparation for our crossover chat with #HRForAll, Micole Garatti returns to the show!  She talks about her new role at Fairygodboss, the latest with the "Most Inclusive HR Influencer List," ...

Episode 144 - Jon&Wendy talk to Shana Sweeney from 2020-11-26T00:00

We're joined by Shana Sweeney, Chief Human Resources Officer of SugarCRM in Cupertino, CA.  We talk about her background in international relations, dealing with global HR issues even in a pande...

Episode 143 - Jon&Wendy talk to Jeff Shapiro from 2020-11-19T00:00

We're joined by Jeff Shapiro, Director of Talent Acquisition for RadNet in the greater New York City area.  We discuss how he got into recruiting, what he believes you should be teaching new TA ...

Special Episode - Jon talks to Silas Jessup of GetCovered.com from 2020-11-18T08:00

Jon is joined by Silas Jessup with HealthMarkets Insurance Agency that powers GetCovered.com.  They discuss health insurance challenges individuals and employers are facing and how GetCovered.co...

Episode 142 - Jon&Wendy talk to Anne Fulton from 2020-11-12T00:00

Live (to tape) from New Zealand, we're joined by Anne Fulton, CEO of Fuel50.  We talk about talent mobility and why Anne started Fuel50, writing a book in quarantine, and the value of taking par...

Episode 141 - Jon&Wendy talk to Amy Miller from 2020-11-05T00:00

We're joined by Amy Miller, Senior Technical Recruiter for Project Kuiper in Bellevue, WA.  We talk about recruiting fundamentals, working with less experienced recruiters, starting a YouTube ch...

Episode 140 - Jon&Wendy talk to Holly Reeser&Sydney Evans of the HR Sessions Podcast from 2020-10-29T00:00

In our latest #HRPodcasts crossover, we're joined by Holly Reeser and Sydney Evans of the (HR) (SE)essions Podcast!  Holly and Sydney are both seniors at Indiana University studying Human Resour...

Special Episode - Jon&Wendy talk to Mike Ketcherside&Ashley Hurney of MTM Recognition from 2020-10-26T00:00

MTM Recognition returns to the #HRSocialHour!  We're joined by previous guest Ashley Hurney and Mike Ketcherside, Vice President of Sales for MTM in Oklahoma City, OK.  We discuss employee recog...

Episode 139 - Jon&Wendy talk to Hannah Gay from 2020-10-22T00:00

Live (to tape) from Finland, we're joined by Hannah Gay, an HR practitioner from Wisconsin now living in Helsinki.  We talk about how her immigrant experience, connecting employees working remot...

Episode 138 - Jon&Wendy talk to Tina Marie Wohlfield from 2020-10-15T00:00

We're joined by Tina Marie Wohlfield, Chief People Strategist of TIMAWO, LLC in the greater Detroit, MI area.  We discuss her career in HR and starting a business, walk up music for speakers, wh...

HRSocialHour Wonder Women Episode 19 - Wendy&Anne talk to each other again from 2020-10-12T00:00

In this episode of #HRWonderWomen, Wendy and Anne talk to each other and share some lessons they have learned from the Wonder Women series, including white centering, privilege and colorism.   We a...

Episode 137 - Jon&Wendy talk to Karen Eber from 2020-10-08T00:00

We're joined by Karen Eber, CEO & Chief Storyteller of Eber Leadership Group in Atlanta, GA.  We discuss her path from training to leadership development, where organizations are stumbling with ...

Special Episode - Wendy talks to Keirsten Greggs, Josh Rock, and Tiffany Toussaint - Recruiting Through A Recession from 2020-10-05T00:00

In this supersized special episode, Wendy is joined by previous guests Keirsten Greggs, Josh Rock, and Tiffany Toussaint to discuss recruiting through a recession.  All 4 of them have been in an...

Episode 136 - Jon&Wendy present Where Are They Now part 4 from 2020-10-01T00:00

In the latest "Where Are They Now" episode, we're rejoined by Georgette Cartagena and Nicole Roberts!  We find out about their new jobs which they both started at the beginning of the pandemic, ...

Episode 135 - Jon&Wendy talk to Francisco Reyes Pereira from 2020-09-24T00:00

Live (to tape) from Spain, we're joined by Francisco Reyes Pereira, co-founder of Behave4 in Grenada, Spain.  We discuss behavioral economics and neuromarketing, how Francisco put together a vir...

Special Episode - Jon&Wendy talk to Ashley Hurney of MTM Recognition from 2020-09-21T00:00

We're joined by Ashley Hurney, Director of Marketing for MTM Recognition in Oklahoma City, OK.  We talk about her journey from intern to full time employment with MTM, why employee recognition i...

Episode 134 - Jon&Wendy talk to Nicky Hoyland from 2020-09-17T00:00

For our latest international episode, we're joined by Nicky Hoyland, CEO of MCG in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England.  We talk about her journey from Learning & Development to starting an H...

Episode 133 - Jon&Wendy talk to Jay Stephany from 2020-09-10T00:00

We're joined by Jay Stephany, HR Generalist with Network Health in Appleton, WI.  We discuss Jay's move to a Generalist role after a long career in Talent Acquisition, why he is engaged with the...

Episode 132 - Jon&Wendy talk to Melanie Helman from 2020-09-03T00:00

We're joined by Melanie Helman, an HR Manager with an electrical co-operative in Ohio.  We talk about HR issues in the electric utility industry (a first for us!), fruit wine of the 1970s, and m...

Episode 131- Jon&Wendy talk to Jay Polaki from 2020-08-27T00:00

We're joined by Jay Polaki, Founder and CEO of HR Geckos in the greater Washington, DC area.  We talk about her journey in HR, bots, how to learn to embrace technology, and kite fighting.  There...

Episode 130 - Jon&Wendy talk to Julie Turney from 2020-08-20T00:00

In our latest international episode, we're joined by Julie Turney, People Champion and HR Disrupter in Barbados.  We discuss HR challenges in the country, why she got involved in Disrupt HR, and...

Episode 129 - Jon&Wendy talk to Shenise Cook from 2020-08-13T00:00

We're joined by Shenise Cook, an HR professional in Chicago, IL.  We talk about HR in higher education, how Shenise got started on Twitter, and we update our conference season schedule.

S...

Episode 128 - Jon&Wendy talk to Emily Endert from 2020-08-06T00:00

We're joined by Emily Endert, Director of Human Resources at Covenant Woods in Richmond, VA.  We talk about challenges of relationships in long term care, being part of ASHHRA, and scrapbooking....

Episode 127 - Jon&Wendy talk to Rachel Cupples from 2020-07-30T00:00

It's an all Talent Acquisition episode!  We're joined by Rachel Cupples, T/A professional in the greater Seattle, WA area.  We discuss her start in Talent Acquisition, if T/A is "real" HR, and t...

Special Episode - Jon&Wendy talk to Mike Sipple Jr. of Talent Magnet Institute from 2020-07-27T00:00

We're joined by the CEO & Co-founder of the Talent Magnet Institute, Mike Sipple Jr.  We discuss the origins of TMI, why Mike's team has developed a new subscription model for leadership develop...

Episode 126 - Jon&Wendy talk to Heather Kinzie from 2020-07-23T05:23:30

We're joined by Heather Kinzie, HR Consultant, Speaker, and Chief Operating Officer of The Strive Group in Anchorage, AK.  We talk about the challenges of practicing HR in Alaska, how COVID is a...

HRSocialHour Wonder Women Episode 18 - Wendy&Anne talk to Tiffany Kuehl from 2020-07-20T00:00

In this latest edition of #HRWonderWomen, Wendy & Anne talk to Tiffany Kuehl, a Talent Acquisition professional in Minneapolis, MN. We discuss her advice to get more women of color into leadersh...

Episode 125 - Jon&Wendy Ask Us Anything from 2020-07-16T00:00

You asked and we answered!  Questions about HR, music, pizza, trees, and much more are discussed.  We also give away a prize!  Thanks to all who contributed, hope you enjoy the conversation as m...

Episode 124 - Jon&Wendy talk to Torin Ellis from 2020-07-09T00:00

We're joined by Torin Ellis, diversity strategist, speaker, host of "Career Mix" on Sirius XM Radio, and co-host of the "Crazy and the King" Podcast in Baltimore, MD.  We discuss how Torin is wo...

Special Episode - Jon&Wendy talk to Steve Browne, Melanie Peacock, and Tracie Sponenberg #NotAtSHRM20 from 2020-07-06T00:00

We're joined by 3 of the most popular speakers on the HR conference circuit, Steve Browne, Melanie Peacock, and Tracie Sponenberg!  We discuss the topics they were scheduled to cover at the SHRM...

Episode 123 - Jon&Wendy present Where Are They Now part 3 from 2020-07-02T00:00

In our latest "Where Are They Now," we catch up with Paul Lalonde and Kelly Marinelli.  They both have seen major changes in their lives personally and professionally since last appearing on the...

Special Episode - Jon&Wendy talk to Karen Crone of Paycor from 2020-06-29T00:00

We're joined by Karen Crone, CHRO of Paycor in Cincinnati, OH.  We talk about her start in LAN administration and moving to Human Resources, leading HR at an HR tech provider, and how Paycor is ...

Episode 122 - Jon&Wendy talk to Sarah Morgan from 2020-06-25T00:00

It took 122 episodes, but she's finally here!  We're joined by Sarah Morgan, CEO of BuzzARooney LLC in Durham, NC.  We talk about why she started her podcast, choosing topics to focus on as a wr...

Episode 121 - Jon&Wendy talk to Allison West from 2020-06-18T00:00

We're joined by Allison West, employment attorney, speaker, and trainer in San Francisco, CA.  We talk about how Allison got into employment law, the power of great documentation, and how we hav...

Special Episode - Jon&Wendy talk to Merrill Milani of Virginia529 from 2020-06-15T00:00

Welcome Virginia529 to the #HRSocialHour sponsorship family!  We're joined by Merrill Milani, Relationship Marketing Strategist, of Virginia529 to discuss what exactly a 529 education plan is, h...

Episode 120 - Jon&Wendy talk to Kaitlynd Howell from 2020-06-11T00:00

We're joined by Kaitlynd Howell, recent graduate of the University of Buffalo and now HR Generalist with PostProcess Technologies in Buffalo, NY.  We talk about HR being a family business, what ...

Special Episode - Jon&Wendy talk to Amy Spurling of Compt from 2020-06-08T00:00

We're joined by Amy Spurling, Co-founder and CEO of Compt in Boston, MA.  We talk about why Amy started Compt to help HR professionals manage perks for remote employees, why personalizing perks ...

Episode 119 - Jon&Wendy talk to Chris Kurtz from 2020-06-04T00:00

We're joined by Chris Kurtz, Chief Kindness Officer with Do Good Be Kind and Founder of Peerthru in Kahuku, HI.  We talk about Glassdoor and employer brand, why Chris started Do Good Be Kind, an...

HRSocialHour Wonder Women Episode 17 - Wendy&Anne talk to Tamika Mason from 2020-06-01T00:00

Wendy and Anne talk to Tamika Mason, Founder & CEO of Building a Mission, an organization helping individuals and mission-driven organizations maximize their impact through effective talent, org...

Episode 118 - Jon&Wendy talk to Kevin W. Grossman from 2020-05-28T00:00

We're joined by Kevin W. Grossman, President of The Talent Board and host of #The #CandEs Shop Talk Podcast in Santa Cruz, CA.  We talk about candidate experience, who's doing it well, and Canad...

Episode 117 - Jon&Wendy talk to Greg Buck from 2020-05-21T00:00

We're joined by Greg Buck, Global Talent Brand Manager with Genesys in Indianapolis, IN.  We talk about the challenges in recruiting internationally and Greg shares about his personal struggles ...

HRSocialHour Wonder Women Special Episode - The WorkHuman 2020 Panel from 2020-05-18T00:00

#HRWonderWomen was scheduled to host a panel at WorkHuman 2020, which was, unfortunately, canceled due to COVID-19. Undeterred, Wendy and Anne still hosted the panel, virtually, and shared the conv...

Episode 116 - Jon&Wendy talk to Wendy Kelly from 2020-05-14T00:00

We're joined by Wendy Kelly, Human Resources Manager for the Broward Children's Center in Palm Beach, FL.  We talk about COVID-19 challenges for HR, how to be successful in consulting, and why T...

Episode 115 - Jon&Wendy talk to Lotus Buckner from 2020-05-07T00:00

We're joined by Lotus Buckner, Human Resources Director of Northwest Community Healthcare in Chicago, IL.  We discuss implementing a new HRIS as a pandemic starts, how COVID-19 has changed Lotus...

Episode 114 - Jon&Wendy talk to Sarah Villano from 2020-04-30T00:00

We talk to Sarah Villano, HR Business Partner with Camerican International in the greater New York City area.  We discuss how she watched her dad as a recruiter, how COVID-19 has affected her co...

Episode 113 - Jon&Wendy talk to Galen Emanuele from 2020-04-23T00:00

We're joined by Galen Emanuele, keynote speaker, team culture leadership thought leader from Portland, OR.  We talk about how to define your organization's culture, how companies miss the mark i...

Episode 112 - Jon&Wendy talk to Orlando Ashworth from 2020-04-16T00:00

We're joined by Orlando Ashworth, an HR leader from the Washington, DC area.  We talk about his decision to join the Marine Corps, how HR functions in the military, and Orlando demonstrates he R...

Episode 111 - Jon&Wendy talk to Bryan Adams and Charlotte Marshall from 2020-04-09T00:00

We're joined by Bryan Adams, CEO of Ph. Creative and Charlotte Marshall, Employer Brand Leader in Coronado, CA.  We discuss employer brand and how it's important to truly understand it, what HR ...

Episode 110 - Jon&Wendy present Where Are They Now part 2 from 2020-04-02T00:00

In this mega episode, we're joined by Kristina Minyard, Carlos Escobar, and Kyra Matkovich to find out what they've been up to since their last appearances on the show.  There's a bit of COVID-1...

Episode 109 - Jon&Wendy talk to Steve&Trish from HR Happy Hour! from 2020-03-26T00:00

In our latest #HRPodcasts crossover, we're joined by Steve Boese and Trish McFarlane from HR Happy Hour.  We talk about why Steve started podcasting and how Trish became his co-host, how they've...

Episode 108 - Jon&Wendy talk to Jen Brown from 2020-03-19T00:00

We're joined by Jen Brown, speaker, writer, and owner of The Engaging Educator in Winston Salem, NC.  We talk about her start in improv comedy, what it's like to write a book, and there's a grea...

Episode 107 - Jon&Wendy celebrate the return of the Hostile Work Environment! from 2020-03-12T00:00

Hostile Work Environment is back!  We talk to Marc and his new co-host Kate about why he decided to relaunch the podcast, how Kate got on board, and what they're looking forward to discussing.  ...

Episode 106 - Jon&Wendy had a guest that had to reschedule from 2020-03-05T00:00

We had a guest that had to reschedule.  Since the time was already booked, we decided to catch up!  We talk about what's been going on at work, Jon poses some questions that came from a recent p...

HRSocialHour Wonder Women Episode 16 - Wendy&Anne talk to Keirsten Greggs from 2020-03-02T00:00

In this episode of HR Wonder Women, Wendy & Anne talk to Keirsten Greggs, aka Trap Recruiter (http://traprecruiter.com/).  We talk recruitment, DEIB, and ...

Episode 105 - Jon&Wendy talk to Jennifer Keyser Atkins from 2020-02-27T00:00

It's our first episode all about compensation!  We talk to Jennifer Keyser Atkins, Owner of Strategic Compensation Solutions in Charlottesville, VA.  Jennifer tells us how she got focused on com...

Episode 104 - Jon&Wendy talk to David Kovacovich from 2020-02-20T00:00

We're joined by David Kovacovich, Business Development Director with BI Worldwide in San Francisco, CA.  We talk about how he got involved in employee engagement and recognition, how companies a...

Episode 103 - Jon&Wendy talk to Andy Storch from 2020-02-13T00:00

It's another #HRPodcasts crossover as we're joined by Andy Storch, Talent Development Consultant and host of the "Talent Development Hot Seat" and "The Andy Storch Show."  We talk about issues l...

Episode 102 - Jon&Wendy talk to Amy Curtis from 2020-02-06T00:00

We're joined by Amy Curtis, Director of HR Operations for Connections Health Solutions in Phoenix, AZ.  We talk about her background as a counselor, the challenges of recruiting psychiatrists, a...

Episode 101 - Jon&Wendy talk to Bruce Waller from 2020-01-30T00:00

We're joined by Bruce Waller, Vice President of Corporate Relocation for Armstrong Relocation and Companies in Dallas, TX.  We talk about his experience practicing HR in bowling alleys, his pass...

Episode 100 - Jon&Wendy welcome back Steve Browne! from 2020-01-23T00:00

Our first guest is back!  We celebrate 100 episodes with the one and only Steve Browne.  We talk about the last 2 years, the impact of HR on Purpose and writing HR Rising, and Steve answers the ...

Episode 99 - Jon&Wendy celebrate again! from 2020-01-16T00:00

In what is our longest show to date, we celebrate 99 episodes of the #HRSocialHour!  We talk about the past year, our amazing sponsors, and answer a bunch of listener questions.  There's a book ...

HRSocialHour Wonder Women Episode 15 - Wendy&Anne talk to Stephanie Ghoston Paul from 2020-01-13T00:00

In the first HR Wonder Women episode of 2020, Wendy & Anne talk to Stephanie Ghoston Paul. She is a speaker, author, coach and now a podcaster! Her new podcast is Take Nothing When I Die  Listen

Special Episode - Wendy talks to Maggie, Harriet,&Chloe from the #AfterGirlsScouts Podcast from 2020-01-06T00:00

In this special episode, Wendy talks with her daughter Maggie's Girl Scout troop about their Silver Award project #AfterGirlScoutsPodcast. Maggie, Harriet & Chloe interview former Girl Scouts & lea...

Episode 97 - Jon&Wendy present "Where Are They Now?" Part 1 from 2020-01-02T00:00

In this super-sized episode to kick off 2020, we're joined by previous guests Amanda Brunson, Claire Petrie, and Mary Williams!  We talk about job changes, Amanda makes a huge announcement, Clai...

Episode 96 - Jon&Wendy talk to Kayla Moncayo from 2019-12-26T00:00

We're joined by Kayla Moncayo, Employee Relations Specialist with Solarwinds and creator of Let There Be HR in Austin, TX.  We talk about how Kayla got into HR, her love of Employee Relations, w...

The 2019 #HRSocialHour Pop Culture Roundtable from 2019-12-22T12:00

In what's become an annual tradition, Jon is joined by friends of the show Michael Mullady, Chris Orozco, and Lorena Pabón to review the year in pop culture.  We share our favorite movies, TV, m...

Episode 95 - Jon&Wendy talk to Dawn Burke from 2019-12-19T00:00

We're joined by Dawn Burke, Senior Consultant with Recruiting Toolbox and Founder of Dawn Burke HR in Birmingham, AL.  We talk about leaving the corporate world, leaving a job at the right time,...

Episode 94 - Jon&Wendy talk to David Miklas from 2019-12-12T00:00

We're joined by David Miklas, an employment law attorney based in Port Saint Lucie, FL.  We talk about about what David sees clients struggling with currently, what he expects will be a concern ...

Special Episode - Jon&Wendy talk to Raphael Crawford-Marks of Bonusly from 2019-12-09T00:00

We're joined by Raphael Crawford-Marks, co-founder and CEO of Bonusly.  We talk about why he decided to start a company focused on employee recognition, how Bonusly helps their clients with reco...

Episode 93 - Jon&Wendy talk to Jason Treu from 2019-12-05T00:00

We're joined by Jason Treu, Chief People Officer and Company Culture Expert with Unstoppable Workplaces in Dallas, TX.  We talk about why companies struggle to develop high performing cultures a...

HRSocialHour Wonder Women Episode 14 - Wendy&Anne talk to Julie Sowash from 2019-12-02T00:00

In this episode of HR Wonder Women, Wendy & Anne talk to Julie Sowash about the challenges facing employees with invisible disabilities, including Julie's own struggles. We also get an inside peek ...

Episode 92 - Jon&Wendy talk to Heidi Pancake from 2019-11-28T00:00

We're joined by Heidi Pancake, Vice President of People at Leaf Group in Los Angeles, CA.  We talk about why Heidi loves working in HR, challenges she's faced in her life, and how joining Twitte...

Episode 91 - Jon&Wendy talk to Sabrina Baker from 2019-11-21T00:00

We're joined by Sabrina Baker, Founder and Consultant with Acacia HR Solutions in Los Angeles, CA.  We talk about starting your own business, working with small businesses, and Sabrina's involve...

Episode 90 - Jon&Wendy talk to Greg Hawks from 2019-11-14T00:00

We're joined by Greg Hawks, keynote speaker and corporate culture specialist from Edmond, OK.  We talk about how leaders struggle developing culture, challenging speaking engagements, and why Gr...

Special Episode - The CareerArc EMBARC Roundtable from 2019-11-11T00:00

In this special episode recorded during CareerArc's EMBARC conference, Jon is joined by Kerry Noone (Director, Employer Branding and Recruitment Marketing for CVS Pharmacy), Summer Baruth (Direc...

Episode 89 - Jon&Wendy talk to Tim Sackett from 2019-11-07T05:59:22

We're joined by Tim Sackett, who is not a life coach.  We talk about his path from third party recruiting to corporate HR, how companies can go about fixing their recruiting processes, and Jon s...

Episode 88 - Jon&Wendy talk to Lilian Phung from 2019-10-31T06:00

We're joined by Lilian Phung, Client HR Business Partner with ADP in Los Angeles, CA.  We talk about challenges she is seeing with small businesses, the complexity of HR law in California, and w...

Episode 87 - Jon&Wendy talk to Mike Spinale from 2019-10-24T06:00

We're joined by Mike Spinale, Director of People Operations for AppNeta in Boston, MA.  We talk about changing colleges and degree tracks, what Mike sees teaching college students about HR, and ...

Episode 86 - Jon&Wendy talk to each other again from 2019-10-17T06:00

In this mega sized episode, Jon and Wendy talk to each other.  We catch up on what's been going on with us personally and professionally, recap a few conferences, answer the new "Question Connec...

Episode 85 - Jon&Wendy talk to Caroline Vernon from 2019-10-10T06:00

We're joined by Caroline Vernon, Director of Sales, Career Transition Services for CareerArc in Omaha, NE.  We talk about surviving payroll, how to be human and humane in outplacement, and guess...

Episode 84 - Jon&Wendy talk to Micole Garatti from 2019-10-03T06:00

We're joined by Micole Garatti, founder of SocialMicole.com.  We talk her path to HR marketing, what lead her to create "The Most Inclusive HR Influencer List," and Micole shares a conference st...

Special Episode - Wendy&Anne talk to Rhonda Taylor from 2019-10-01T06:00

Wendy and Anne talk to Rhonda Taylor about her new book, Offside. In this book, Rhonda talks about her experiences and challenges as a woman in hockey in Canada in the early 1980s. Rhonda was th...

Episode 83 - Jon&Wendy talk to John Friend from 2019-09-26T06:00

We're joined by John Friend, Human Resources Manager with PS Industries in Grand Forks, ND, recorded on location at North Dakota SHRM!  We talk about how money was part of his move into HR, the ...

Episode 82 - Jon&Wendy talk to Georgette Cartagena from 2019-09-19T06:00

We're joined by Georgette Cartagena, Human Resources Generalist with Source1 Purchasing in Boca Raton, FL.  A self proclaimed "newbie," we talk about her path to HR, how Georgette found connecti...

HRSocialHour Wonder Women Episode 13 - Wendy&Anne talk to Jennifer Brown from 2019-09-16T06:00

In this episode, Wendy & Anne talk to Jennifer Brown, a member of the LGBTQ+ community, entrepreneur, podcaster, and author. We talk about inclusion, the importance of normalizing conversations ...

Episode 81 - Jon&Wendy talk to Jenni Stone from 2019-09-12T06:00

We're joined by Jenni Stone, Human Resources Director and Partner of HR Shield in Greenville, SC.  We talk about Jenni's very unique first HR job, taking part in the SHRM19 Blog Squad, and what ...

Special Episode - Jon&Wendy talk to Manoj Tiwari of balanceTRAK from 2019-09-09T06:00

In this special episode, we're joined by Manoj Tiwari, Vice President of Business & Product Development for balanceTRAK, our sponsor for the month of September.  We talk about Manoj's career in ...

Episode 80 - Jon&Wendy talk to Khalilah Olokunola from 2019-09-05T06:00

We're joined by Khalilah "KO" Olokunola, VP of Human Resources for TRU Colors Brewing in Wilmington, NC.  We talk about KO's journey from losing her name to the Department of Corrections to beco...

HR Florida 2019 Special - Jon&Wendy talk to the #HRFL19 Social Media Team from 2019-09-01T15:30:03

In this special "live on tape" recording, we talk to the rest of the social media team for HR Florida's 2019 conference: Jazmine Wilkes, Amanda Brunson, and Lorena Pabón.  We catch up with every...

Episode 79 - Jon&Wendy talk to Erin Stevens from 2019-08-29T06:00

We're joined by Erin Stevens, Corporate Recruiter with MasterBrand Cabinets in the Louisville, KY area. We talk about moving from music into HR, getting involved with SHRM at the local level ear...

Episode 78 - Jon&Wendy talk to Vadim Liberman from 2019-08-22T06:00

We're joined by Vadim Liberman, Strategy & Insights lead with The Starr Conspiracy in New York City.  We talk about being a workplace renegade, Disrupt HR, what we really mean when we talk about...

HRSocialHour Wonder Women Episode 12 - Wendy&Anne talk to Kellie Wagner from 2019-08-19T07:00

Wendy & Anne talk to Kellie Wagner, a DEI expert, CEO and Founder of The Collective-A DEI lab  https://hello-collective.com/.  We talk a lot about inc...

Episode 77 - Jon&Wendy talk to Erich Kurschat from 2019-08-15T06:00

We're joined by Erich Kurschat, owner of Harmony Insights in Chicago, IL.  We talk about making the transition from corporate HR to owning a business, why he's a "DISC nerd," and the unexpected ...

Episode 76 - Jon&Wendy talk to Mike Sipple, Jr. from 2019-08-08T06:00

We're joined by Mike Sipple, Jr., President of Centennial, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH and host of the Talent Magnet Institute Podcast.  In our 4th HR podcast crossover, we talk to Mike about joining...

Episode 75 - Jon&Wendy talk to Diane Fennig from 2019-08-01T06:00

We're joined by Diane Fennig, Senior Consultant with The Human Capital Group in Atlanta, GA.  We talk about working in higher education and the changes she's seen in students over the years, wha...

SHRM19 Live Special - Jon&Wendy talk to Kevin Hubbard from 2019-07-28T19:00

We're joined by Kevin Hubbard for our first ever live in front of an audience recording of the show!  This was part of our session with the Emerging Professionals group at SHRM19 in Las Vegas.  ...

Episode 74 - Jon&Wendy talk to our #SHRM19 International Blogger Pals from 2019-07-25T06:00

In the mega episode, we recap our #SHRM19 experience (hint: it was great and included both of us having our makeup done). We then catch up with our friends Renee Robson, Mofota Sefali, and Anish...

HRSocialHour Wonder Women Episode 11 - Wendy&Anne talk to Minda Harts from 2019-07-22T06:00

We had a great conversation with Minda Harts, founder of The Memo, LLC, a career development company for women of color. She is also a fellow podcaster at #SecuretheSeat and new author of “The M...

HR Florida 2019 Special - Jon talks to Heather Deyrieux and Tina Kuga Garrell from 2019-07-21T18:00

Jon is joined by Heather Deyrieux, President of the HR Florida State Council and Tina Kuga Garrell, Conference Director.  We talk about what they have planned with keynotes, vendors, after hours...

Episode 73 - Jon&Wendy talk to Valorie Kondos Field from 2019-07-18T06:00

We're joined by Valorie Kondos Field, recently retired head coach of the 7 time NCAA Champion, 22-time Regional and 18-time Pac-12 Champion UCLA Women’s Gymnastics team.  "Miss Val" was inducted...

Episode 72 - Jon&Wendy talk to Callie Zipple from 2019-07-11T07:00

We're joined by Callie Zipple, Field Services Director for SHRM and host of the "Honest HR" podcast (our 3rd crossover show!).  We talk about her transition from practitioner to working for SHRM...

HRSocialHour Wonder Women Episode 10 - Wendy&Anne talk to Janet Sullivan from 2019-07-04T07:00

Janet Sullivan is the founder of Planted Leadership https://plantedleadership.com/, a leadership coaching and HR consulting ...

Episode 71 - Jon&Wendy talk to Ashley Valenzuela-Ruesgen from 2019-06-27T06:00

We're joined by Ashley Valenzuela-Ruesgen, Director of HR for White Construction Group in Castle Rock, CO.  We talk about her experience as the first person to practice HR in her organization, t...

Episode 70 - Jon&Wendy talk SHRM19 from 2019-06-20T06:00

In this pre-conference episode, we talk all things SHRM19 and Las Vegas.  We'll let you know where we'll be hanging out, sessions we can't wait to see, and Jon shares his not so secret crush on ...

SHRM19 Special Edition - Wendy talks to Caron Greaves from 2019-06-17T06:00

In this special SHRM19 episode, Wendy is joined by Caron Greaves, managing director of Choice HR Limited. We talk about reward & recognition and you will get a few great ideas from the conversation...

SHRM19 Special Edition - Wendy talks to S. Renee Smith from 2019-06-13T06:00

In this special SHRM19 episode Wendy is joined by SHRM19 speaker S. Renee Smith, speaker, author & coach. She will be talking about personal brand and we have a great conversation around some of...

Episode 69 - Jon&Wendy talk to Laura Mazzullo from 2019-06-06T06:00

We're joined by Laura Mazzullo, HR Recruitment Specialist and owner of East Side Staffing in New York, NY.  We talk about why Laura started her own company, the challenges third party and corpor...

Episode 68 - Jon&Wendy talk to Brandon Laws from 2019-05-30T06:00

In our second crossover show, we welcome Brandon Laws, host of the "Transform Your Workplace" podcast and Director of Marketing for Xenium HR in Portland, OR.  We talk about marketing an HR cons...

HRSocialHour Wonder Women Episode 9 - Wendy&Anne talk to Natalie Egan from 2019-05-28T06:00

Wendy & Anne talk to Natalie J. Egan, CEO of Translator, pioneering Diversity & Inclusion technology. Natalie identifies as a transgender woman and Anne had the opportunity to meet her at the SHRM ...

Episode 67 - Jon&Wendy talk to Andrew Morton from 2019-05-23T06:00

We're joined by Andrew Morton, Director of Social Engagement for SHRM.  Andrew is a return guest as part of Mental Health Awareness Month as he published an article earlier in the month regardin...

SHRM19 Special Edition - Jon talks to Val Grubb from 2019-05-20T06:00

In this special #SHRM19 episode, Jon is joined by Val Grubb, HR consultuant, coach, author, speaker, and owner of Val Grubb & Associates in New Orleans, LA.  We talk about how her background in ...

Episode 66 - Jon&Wendy talk to Victorio Milian from 2019-05-16T06:00

We're joined by Victorio Milian, a Human Resources professional with Humareso in New York, NY.  We talk about the challenges he sees his clients facing, tokenism and true inclusion, and Victorio...

Special Episode - Jon talks to Jameson Fauver of Kashable from 2019-05-13T06:00

In this special episode, Jon is joined by Jameson Fauver, Vice President of Business Development for Kashable.  They talk about how Kashable started, how employees can get loans that are repaid ...

Episode 65 - Jon&Wendy talk to Osasu Arigbe from 2019-05-09T06:00

We're joined by Osasu Arigbe, an HR professional in Washington, DC.  We talk about how Osasu moved from accounting to HR, being part of the SHRM Blog Squad, and "The Sound of Music."

Osas...

Episode 64 - Jon&Wendy talk to Rob Targos from 2019-05-02T06:00

We're joined by Rob Targos, QC Manager with Evolution Labs and the host of "The Cerebral Podcast."  Rob talks about living with Cerebral Palsy and changing co-workers' perceptions of him, how HR...

Episode 63 - Jon&Wendy talk to Rachel Harriet from 2019-04-25T06:00

We're joined by Rachel Harriet, Human Resources Business Partner with American Water and President of Salient Organizational Solutions in Philadelphia, PA.  We talk consulting, AI, and why the e...

HRSocialHour Wonder Women Episode 8 - Wendy&Anne talk to Janine Truitt from 2019-04-18T06:00

In this super-sized #HRWonderWomen episode, Wendy & Anne talk to Janine Truitt, on Twitter as https://twitter.com/CzarinaofHR Listen

SoDakSHRM19 Special Edition - Wendy talk to Jennifer McClure from 2019-04-15T06:00

In this special episode of the #HRSocialHour for #SoDakSHRM19, Wendy talks with Jennifer McClure who will be the keynote speaker at the South Dakota SHRM conference May 8 - 10. Jennifer will kick o...

Episode 62 - Jon&Wendy talk to Alyssa Hernandez from 2019-04-11T06:00

We're joined by Alyssa Hernandez, a People Partner with FIS in Milwaukee, WI.  We talk about her focus on Employee Relations, the #StateLineCrew, and how Toby from "The Office" became important ...

Episode 61 - Jon&Wendy talk to Paul LaLonde from 2019-04-04T06:00

We're joined by Paul LaLonde, Vice President of Operations and Human Resources for the Voluntary Action Center of DeKalb County, IL. We talk about the challenges of HR in the non profit sector, ...

Episode 60 - Jon& Wendy talk to Tessa Brown from 2019-03-28T06:00

We're joined by Tessa Brown, Human Resources Manager with CCI Pipeline Systems in Lafayette, LA.  We talk about being an HR Department of One, participating in the SHRM19 Blog Squad, and is LSU ...

Special Episode - Jon talks to Michael Webb& Cyndy Trivella of WorkScene from 2019-03-25T06:00

In this special episode, Jon talks to Michael Webb (Founder) and Cyndy Trivella (Vice President, Strategic Relations) of WorkScene.  We talk about how social media has not been the "magic bullet...

Episode 59 - Jon& Wendy talk to Marsha Lacey from 2019-03-21T06:00

We're joined by Marsha Lacey, Director of Human Resources for Larry Blumberg & Associates, Inc. in Dothan, AL.  We talk about her military service and how it lead to HR, the challenges of the se...

HRSocialHour Wonder Women Episode 7 - Wendy& Anne talk to Jen Daniel from 2019-03-18T06:00

n this episode of #HRWonderWomen, Wendy and Anne talk to Jen Daniel, Native American talent acquisition pro out of Seattle. Jen is a member of the Wendat (Wyandot) Tribe. We talk about the challeng...

Episode 58 - Jon& Wendy talk to John Baldino from 2019-03-14T06:00

We're joined by John Baldino, President of Humareso in Philadelphia, PA. We talk about what John sees as the biggest issue employers are currently facing, the power of Twitter, and challenges tr...

Episode 57 - Jon& Wendy talk to Christie Engler from 2019-03-07T07:00

We're joined by Christie Engler, Director of Client Services at Consolidated Employer Services, Inc. in Columbus, OH.  We talk about challenges of HR in small businesses, blogging, and Styx.  Ch...

Episode 56 - Jon& Wendy talk to Don MacPherson from 2019-02-28T07:00

We're joined by Don MacPherson, Polymath-in-Training and founder of 12 Geniuses. We talk about how he started in employee surveys, what excites him about the future of the workplace, and how HR ...

Episode 55 - Jon& Wendy talk to Brad Galin from 2019-02-21T07:00

We're joined by Brad Galin, Director of Human Resources for Portage Public Schools in Portage, MI and President of Allegro HR. We talk about making the move from private to public sector, HR cha...

HRSocialHour Wonder Women Episode 6 - Wendy& Anne talk to Wendy Berry from 2019-02-18T07:00

This is the Wendy-squared episode. We talk about the challenges an LGBTQ+ woman faces in the workplace; we even talk about FMLA! Wendy is the first openly gay West St Paul city council member an...

Episode 54 - Jon& Wendy talk to Tiffany Kuehl from 2019-02-14T07:00

We're joined by Tiffany Kuehl, Director of HR Search for Versique in Minneapolis/St. Paul, MN. We talk about the differences between third party and corporate recruiting, the challenges of leadi...

HRSocialHour Wonder Women - The Future of Wonder Women 1 on 1 from 2019-02-11T07:00

Wendy & Anne share their vision for #HRWonderWomen. We will continue to share the voices of under-represented women, but look to share their individual stories! The shortest distance between two pe...

Episode 53 - Jon& Wendy talk to Natasha Desjardins from 2019-02-07T07:00

We're joined by Natasha Desjardins, a Human Resources professional based in Washington, DC.  We talk about her path to HR, her passion for serving others, and much more. She's an amazing human b...

Episode 52 - Jon& Wendy talk to Tracie Sponenberg from 2019-01-31T07:00

We're joined by Tracie Sponenberg, Senior Vice President of Human Resources for The Granite Group in Concord, NH and the founder of HR Rebooted.  We talk about her interest in HR from an early a...

Episode 51 - Jon& Wendy talk to Jonathan Segal from 2019-01-24T07:00

We're joined by Jonathan Segal, a management attorney, writer, and public speaker. We beat technical issues to talk about being a male ally, pay equity, and cats...a lot about cats. All this and...

Episode 50 - Jon& Wendy celebrate! from 2019-01-17T07:00

We made it to 50! In this episode, we answer listener questions, talk about our favorite moments over the last year, and laugh...a lot. Thank you all who have taken part so far and stay with us ...

HRSocialHour Wonder Women Episode 5 - Wendy& Anne talk to Tamara Rasberry from 2019-01-14T07:00

 In this episode of #HRWonderWomen, Wendy & Anne talk with their good friend Tamara Raspberry. We talk about the importance of the words you choose and how can we as HR professionals start normaliz...

Episode 49 - Jon& Wendy talk to Chris Fields from 2019-01-10T07:00

We're joined by Chris Fields, owner of Résumé Crusade. We talk about résumés good and bad, his involvement with Performance I Create and Code Crew, and Chris tells us visiting a certain musician...

Episode 48 - Jon& Wendy talk to Andi Devers from 2019-01-03T07:00

We're joined by Andi Devers, Human Resources Business Partner and blogger.  We talk about her path to HR from a Biology/Pre-Med degree, the challenges of being an HRBP, and Andi answers the bigg...

Episode 47 - Jon& Wendy talk to Anthony Paradiso from 2018-12-27T07:00

We're joined by Anthony Paradiso, HR Business Partner and Account Executive with Industrial U.I. Services in the greater New York City area.  We talk about how he landed his job through Craigsli...

Episode 46 - Jon& Wendy talk to Baskaran Ambalavanan from 2018-12-20T07:00

We're joined by Baskaran Ambalavanan, Principal Consultant with Hila Solutions in Irvine, CA. We talk blockchain, working globally, and Jon recaps his experience presenting at DC Podfest. 

Special Episode - The 2018 Pop Culture Roundtable from 2018-12-17T07:00

In this very special mega sized episode, Jon is joined by previous podcast guests Michael Mullady, Chris Orozco, and Lorena Pabón to talk about the year in pop culture.  We talk about our favori...

Episode 45 - Jon& Wendy talk to Jason Lauritsen from 2018-12-13T07:00

We're joined by Jason Lauritsen, speaker, author, and HR consultant.  We talk about starting in sales, his new book "Unlocking High Performance," and more!

Jason's recommendations:

HRSocialHour Wonder Women Episode 4 - Wendy& Anne talk to Aiko Bethea from 2018-12-10T07:00

In this episode of the #HRWonderWomen, Wendy & Anne talk to Aiko Bethea and discuss the challenges not just for Women of Color, but those in the LGBTQ+ community.    Aiko’s recommendations: Listen

Episode 44 - Jon& Wendy talk to Michael Vandervort from 2018-12-06T07:00

We're joined by Michael Vandervort, Executive Director of CUE Inc. and host of the "Drive Thru HR" podcast.  We talk about employee and labor relations, how Michael went from being a union repre...

Episode 43 - Jon& Wendy talk to John Hudson from 2018-11-29T07:00

We're joined by John Hudson, Regional HR Business Partner with Slalom in Chicago, IL.  We talk about pancakes, running, and John's time working for Oprah Winfrey (yes, that Oprah).

John's...

Episode 42 - Jon& Wendy talk to Mollie Lombardi from 2018-11-22T07:00

We're joined by Mollie Lombardi, co-founder of Aptitude Research Partners.  We talk about how she went from getting a BFA to becoming an HR analyst, how to get people on board with changes comin...

Episode 41 - Jon& Wendy talk to Katrina Kibben from 2018-11-15T07:00

We're joined by Katrina Kibben, CEO and Founder of Three Ears Media.  We talk about recruiting high volume positions, what most employers need to improve on in their recruiting efforts, and how ...

HRSocialHour Wonder Women Episode 3 - Wendy& Anne talk to Elena Valentine from 2018-11-12T07:00

It’s easier to tell a story with pictures and video, which is exactly what Elena Valentine is doing with her own organization, SkillScout, to help other businesses tell their story through video to...

Episode 40 - Jon& Wendy talk to Josh Rock from 2018-11-08T07:00

We're joined by Josh Rock, Recruiter & Sourcing Strategist for Fairview Health in St. Cloud, MN. This is our very special hockey episode where Josh talks #HRPuckheads, recruiting challenges for ...

Episode 39 - Jon& Wendy talk to Jillian Caswell from 2018-11-01T06:00

We're joined by Jillian Caswell, an HR and recruiting pro in Anchorage, AK.  She tells us about the challenges recruiting in Alaska (the "talent puddle" as Jillian calls it), working with her lo...

Episode 38 - Jon&Wendy talk to Joey Price from 2018-10-25T06:00

We're joined by Joey Price, CEO of Jumpstart HR and host of the "Business, Life, and Coffee" podcast. We talk about the challenges Joey sees with his client base, offers advice to podcasters get...

Episode 37 - Jon&Wendy talk to Jeff Palkowski from 2018-10-18T06:00

We're joined by Jeff Palkowski, a public sector HR Specialist in Madison, WI.  We talk about the differences in working in the private and public sector, Jeff's participation in SHRM advocacy, f...

Special Episode - Jon talks to Sara Potecha from 2018-10-15T06:00

In this special one on one interview, Jon talks to Sara Potecha, author of "West Point Woman: How Character is Created and Leadership is Learned. Jon and Sara worked together and you'll see why ...

Episode 36 - Jon&Wendy talk to Lorena Pabón from 2018-10-11T06:00

We're joined by Lorena Pabón, an HR Coordinator in the greater Orlando, FL area.  We talk about how she decided to pursue degrees in HR, the biggest surprise she's found as a practitioner, and a...

HRSocialHour Wonder Women Episode 2 - Wendy&Anne talk to Sarah Morgan from 2018-10-08T06:00

In the 2nd episode of HRWonderWomen, Wendy & Anne talk with Sarah Morgan, also known as the Buzz on HR. We talk about how white women and HR can be allies to WOC and Sarah's annual blogging chal...

Episode 35 - Jon&Wendy talk to Sarah Noll Wilson from 2018-10-04T06:00

We're joined by Sarah Noll Wilson, an Executive Coach, Speaker, and Learning & Development professor from Des Moines, IA. Jon tries very hard not to fanboy out through the episode (he's a big fa...

Episode 34 - Jon&Wendy talk to Laurie Ruettimann from 2018-09-27T06:00

We're joined by Laurie Ruettimann, speaker, host of the "Let's Fix Work" podcast, and "the most beguiling person in HR" according to Jon.  We talk about what she learned in corporate HR, what we...

Richmond SHRM Leadership Conference Special Edition - Jon talks to John Martin from 2018-09-24T06:00

Richmond SHRM is holding their Leadership Conference on Thursday, October 11.  In this special episode, Jon talks to John Martin, the conference's opening keynote speaker.  John is the CEO and M...

Episode 33 - Jon&Wendy talk to Karlyn Borysenko from 2018-09-20T06:00

We're joined by Karlyn Borysenko, Principal and Founder of Zen Workplace in the greater Boston, MA area. We talk about her journey to Organizational Psychology, the main issues her clients are h...

Special Episode - Jon&Wendy talk to Debra Squyres of Namely from 2018-09-17T06:00

In this very special episode, we're joined by Debra Squyres, Chief Client Officer for Namely.  We talk about her time as an HR practitioner, what a Chief Client Officer does, and what Debra is l...

Episode 32 - Jon&Wendy talk to Chris Orozco from 2018-09-13T06:00

We're joined by Chris Orozco, Team Member Relations Manager with Win-River Resort & Casino in Redding, CA. We talk about how he first got into HR, being genuine online, what he wants to do when ...

HRSocialHour Wonder Women Episode 1 - Wendy&Anne talk to Margaret Spence from 2018-09-10T06:00

In this special series, Wendy and Anne Tomkinson will be interviewing women of color in and around the HR profession. Their first guest is Margaret Spence, speaker, consultant, and founder of th...

Episode 31 - Jon&Wendy talk to Mary Faulkner from 2018-09-06T06:00

We're joined by Mary Faulkner, Director of Human Resources for Denver Water in Denver, CO.  We talk about how she got into HR after pursuing a physics degree in college, avoiding issues with you...

Episode 30 - Jon&Wendy talk to Ben Eubanks from 2018-08-30T06:00

We're joined by Ben Eubanks, Principal Analyst with Lighthouse Research & Advisory in Huntsville, AL and host of the "We're Only Human" podcast. In this mega sized episode, Ben shares his passio...

Episode 29 - Jon&Wendy talk to Carlos Escobar from 2018-08-23T06:00

We're joined by Carlos Escobar, Learning and Talent Management Specialist with Alamo Colleges in San Antonio, TX. We talk about his the differences of working in private business and academia, b...

Episode 28 - Jon&Wendy talk to Melanie Peacock from 2018-08-16T06:00

We're joined by Dr. Melanie Peacock, owner of Double M Training and Consulting as well as an Associate Professor of Human Resources at Mount Royal University in Calgary, Alberta, Canada.  We tal...

Episode 27 - Jon&Wendy talk to Amanda Brunson from 2018-08-09T06:00

We're joined by Amanda Brunson, HR Generalist with RW Block Consulting, Inc. in Orlando, FL.  We talk about how she figured out what she didn't want to do early in her career, being part of SHRM...

Episode 26 - Jon&Wendy talk to Gemma Toth from 2018-08-02T06:00

We're joined by Gemma Toth, owner of All in HR Services Consulting in Omaha, NE.  We talk about challenges she's encountered in her career, being part of the #SHRM18 Blog Squad, and Wendy talks ...

Episode 25 - Jon&Wendy talk to Dave Ryan from 2018-07-26T06:00

We're joined by Dave Ryan, Director of Human Resources for Mel-O-Cream Donuts in Springfield, IL.  We talk about a time before Federal Express, getting management to buy into using social media ...

Episode 24 - Jon&Wendy talk to Claire Petrie from 2018-07-19T06:00

We're joined by Claire Petrie, Talent Acquisition Manager with Remedy Intelligent Staffing in Buffalo, NY. We talk about making the move from corporate HR to third party, how LinkedIn video has ...

Episode 23 - Jon&Wendy talk to our international SHRM18 Blogger pals part 2 from 2018-07-12T06:00

It's the second part of our conversations with several of the international SHRM18 Bloggers. We spoke with Mofota Sefali (Pan-African as she describes herself), Anish Aravind from India, and Ren...

Episode 22 - Jon&Wendy talk to our international SHRM18 Blogger pals part 1 from 2018-07-05T06:00

We had the great opportunity to talk to several of the international SHRM18 Bloggers and are sharing those conversations with you! First up, Sel and Ben Watts of Watt...

Episode 21 - Jon&Wendy talk to each other from 2018-06-28T06:00

In this mega episode, Jon and Wendy sat down face to face with a microphone LIVE from SHRM18 in Chicago, IL!  Jon tells a story that's bound to become HRSocialHour legend, they ask each other qu...

Episode 20 - Jon&Wendy talk to Paula Harvey from 2018-06-21T06:00

We're joined by Paula Harvey, Vice President of Human Resources for Schulte Building Systems in Hockley, TX.  It's hard to describe just how special this episode turned out to be as Wendy and Pa...

Episode 19 - Jon&Wendy talk to Jessica Miller-Merrell from 2018-06-14T06:00

We're joined by Jessica Miller-Merrell, founder of Workology. We talk about why she started #NotAtSHRM, upcoming enhancements to the Workology site, and Jessica and Jon connect over classic rock...

Special Edition - Jon talks to Gordon Collier of My Career FIT Podcast from 2018-06-11T06:00

In this special edition, Jon talks to Gordon Collier, Owner of Pipeline Search Solutions and creator/host of the My Career FIT podcast. Jon and Gordon talk about their parallel career tracks in ...

Episode 18 - Jon&Wendy talk to Cheryl Nelson from 2018-06-07T06:00

We're joined by Cheryl Nelson, Human Resources Manager with Robins Kaplan LLP in Minneapolis, MN. We talk about the changes she's seen in HR and the legal profession during her career, the benef...

Special Edition - Wendy talks to Justin Kruger of KyndHub from 2018-06-04T06:00

In this special episode, Wendy talks to Justin Kruger of KyndHub, an online community for practicing, sharing and inspiring kindfulness.

To learn more, visit  Listen

SHRM18 Special Edition - Jon talks to Michael Wilkinson from 2018-05-29T06:00

It's another SHRM18 special edition!  Jon had a chance to speak with Michael Wilkinson, founder and Managing Director of Leadership Strategies, Inc.  They talk about how HR pros can become bette...

Episode 16 - Jon&Wendy talk to Dan Cross from 2018-05-24T06:00

We're joined by Dan Cross, Talent Acquisition Strategy Manager for Capital One.  Dan's the first (and likely the last) guest that Jon's taken to a fireman's bar.  We talk about recruiting, baske...

SHRM18 Special Edition - Jon talks to Mike Mitchell from 2018-05-21T06:58:27

It's another SHRM18 special edition!  Jon had a chance to speak with Mike Mitchell, who serves as a senior faculty member of the Center for Creative Leadership, of which Jon is an alumni.  They ...

Episode 15 - Jon&Wendy talk to Keith Enochs from 2018-05-17T06:00

We're joined by Keith Enochs, Human Resources and Training Services for a regional Supermarket and Home & Garden chain based in Lititz, Pennsylvania.  We talk about longevity with one organizati...

SHRM18 Special Edition - Jon&Wendy talk to Andrew Morton from 2018-05-16T06:00

In this special #SHRM18 episode, we interview Andrew Morton, Director of Social Engagement for SHRM.  He tells us about how the conference Blog Squad has changed over the years, speakers he's ex...

SHRM18 Special Edition - Wendy talks to Louis Lessig from 2018-05-14T06:45

It's a #SHRM18 edition where Wendy talks to Louis Lessig, a labor and employment attorney with Brown & Connery, LLP.  This conversation was held for a blog post Wendy wrote but we thought the co...

Episode 14 - Jon&Wendy talk to Michael Mullady from 2018-05-10T06:00

We're joined by Michael Mullady, HR Business Partner with Genesys in Indianapolis, IN.  We talk about what it's like having worked for several large, "brand name" organizations.  For the first t...

Episode 13 - Jon&Wendy talk to Michelle Kohlhof from 2018-05-03T06:00

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 pe...

DCSHRM18 Special Edition - Jon talks to Nicole Belyna from 2018-04-30T06:00

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...

Disrupt HR Special Edition - Jon&Wendy talk to Jennifer McClure from 2018-04-27T06:00

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 Chi...

Episode 12 - Jon&Wendy talk to Melissa Sanborn from 2018-04-26T06:00

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 ...

Episode 11 - Jon&Wendy talk to Ian Mondrow from 2018-04-19T06:00

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 t...

Episode 10 - Jon&Wendy talk to Kristina Minyard from 2018-04-12T07:00

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 ap...

SHRM18 Special Edition - Jon talks to Yair Riemer of CareerArc from 2018-04-07T07:00

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 outplace...

Episode 9 - Jon&Wendy talk to Kate Bischoff from 2018-04-05T07:00

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 ch...

Episode 8 - Jon&Wendy talk to Nicole Roberts from 2018-03-29T06:00

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...

Special Edition - Jon&Wendy talk to Marc&Dennis from Hostile Work Environment from 2018-03-26T07:22:35

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.  Wend...

Episode 7 - Jon&Wendy talk to John Kates from 2018-03-22T08:00

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 app...

Episode 6 - Jon&Wendy talk to Janelle Rodriguez from 2018-03-15T08:00

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 ...

Episode 5 - Jon&Wendy talk to Kyra Matkovich from 2018-03-08T08:00

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.  J...

Episode 4 - Jon&Wendy talk to Jazmine Wilkes from 2018-03-01T08:00

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...

Episode 3 - Jon&Wendy talk to Anne Tomkinson from 2018-02-22T08:00

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 Min...

Episode 2 - Jon&Wendy talk to Kelly Marinelli from 2018-02-15T08:00

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...

Episode 1 - Jon&Wendy talk to Steve Browne from 2018-02-08T10:00

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:

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Episode 0 - Jon&Wendy talk to each other from 2018-02-06T20:01:18

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 #HRSocialHou...