Best DriveThru HR Podcasts (2024)

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Unpacking Innovative HR Practices with Jennifer Yugo on DTHR 37:00

4h ago37:00

37:00

Join Michael VanDervort on the DTHR Podcast as he welcomes Jennifer Yugo, the Managing Director of Corvirtus, a leader in building remarkable workplace environments. This episode offers a deep dive into the transformative HR practices that are shaping modern businesses. Jennifer Yugo leads Corvirtus with a passion for crafting hiring processes, dev…

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Redefining Leadership with Barbie - A Conversation with Cerys Goodall 37:00

11d ago37:00

37:00

🎙️ Join us on DriveThrHR as we dive into an enlightening discussion with Cerys Goodall, COO of Vetster, about the surprising and insightful parallels between the recent "Barbie" movie and today's corporate culture. 🌟 Episode Highlights: Breaking the Mold: Explore how "Barbie" challenges our perceptions of leadership and representation in the workpl…

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The Penguin Episode with Marie Lobbezoo #DTHR 45:00

26d ago45:00

45:00

In this captivating episode of our podcast, join hosts Michael VanDervort and Robin Schooling as they dive into an extraordinary conversation with Marie Lobbezoo, sharing her unparalleled journey at McMurdo Station, Antarctica. Dubbed "The Penguin Episode," this installment takes you on an icy adventure to the most remote corners of the Earth. Mari…

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The Corporate-to-Consultant Transition w/ Tracie Sponenberg 36:00

1M ago36:00

36:00

Our guest, Tracie Sponenberg, recently made the transition from corporate-to-consultant when she opened her own business to focus on providing services as a fractional Chief People Officer. Join us for this lively discussion as Michael and Robin talk with Tracie about when she knew it was “time” and the factors that went into her decision. Tracie s…

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Labor Relatedly Episode 18 with Michael VanDervort and Jon Hyman 39:00

1M ago39:00

39:00

Jon Hyman and Michael VanDervort get together for another episode of Labor Relatedly to discuss the latest developments in labor relations. In this episode, they cover the most recent developments between Starbucks and Starbucks Workers United, the joint employer rules, and what's happening in the world of beer.…

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Is Union Activity on the Rise in 2024? w/ Paul Glover 38:00

3M ago38:00

38:00

While union rates have dropped in the last 40 years, 88% of Gen Zers approve of unions, and a perfect storm is brewing, leading to a likely increase in union organizing at a rate unseen in decades in 2024. Michael VanDervort chats with Paul Glover. He's an expert on unions and predicts a surge of union activity this year. Former Federal Trial Lawye…

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Labor Relatedly Ep. 17 - What's ahead for Labor Relations in 2024? 38:00

4M ago38:00

38:00

Welcome to 2024! Jon Hyman and Michael VanDervort are back with the very first show of the year on DriveThruHR. Today, they deliver another episode of Labor Relatedly that helps bring HR practitioners up to speed on the latest developments in labor and employee relations, including: Starbucks update: Lots are happening here, including possible new …

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HR Tech 2023: Jessica Miller-Merrell, Founder and HR Trainer/Coach at Workology 13:07

4M ago13:07

13:07

Miller-Merrell delivers an inspiring message for HR: “Be the change you want to see and challenge those around you to be inclusive and supportive.” HR has a critical role to play in workplace wellness, including leaning into conversations about domestic violence. “Normalize these topics,” she says and create systems to get employees what they need.…

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Talking Workforce Insights w/ Rhea Moss of iCIMS 33:00

5M ago33:00

33:00

Rhea Moss, Global Head of Workforce and Customer Insights at iCIMS, is a self-professed data aficionado. In this episode of DrivethruHR, she chatted with host Robin Schooling about iCIMS' recent Monthly Workforce Report as we dove into what's measured (with some extra fun talking about time-to-fill) and a few other of Rhea's "favorite things." You …

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HR Tech 2023: Steve Boese, Co-founder of H3 HR Advisors | Program Chair of the 2023 HR Technology Conference & Exposition 7:38

5M ago7:38

7:38

Tune in to hear Boese review his 15 years at the HR Tech conference and the innovative ideas he’s seeing at this year’s Pitchfest, where startups bring new ideas to the fore. According to Boese, one of the top challenges for HR in 2024 is embracing technology more meaningfully. “AI can’t teach us how to love,” he says, so we must find ways to use t…

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HR Tech 2023: Robin Schooling, HR Leader and Advisor | Blogger | Host of the “DriveThru HR” podcast 11:58

5M ago11:58

11:58

Schooling takes listeners into the macro-level conversations she’s hearing at this year’s HR Technology Conference & Exposition. HR practitioners are finally showing more interest in technology, she says, but they must keep exploring ways to effectively and responsibly use those tools. Those who don’t may get left behind in 2024. Unum took its Gart…

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HR Tech 2023: Jamie Aitken, Vice President, HR Transformation at Betterworks 16:04

5M ago16:04

16:04

How can we modernize outdated performance management processes? Listen as Aitken discusses strategies to improve employee performance and in turn strengthen the performance of the company. One example: equipping managers with the tools to become more effective coaches. Unum took its Gartner Marketing Award-winning HR Trends podcast studio on the ro…

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HR Tech 2023: Heather Bussing, Employment Lawyer | Writer | Law Professor | HR Tech Speaker 14:39

5M ago14:39

14:39

Listen in as Bussing discusses pay equity and the gender gap. She shares advice from her conference session about looking at the work — comparing “skills, effort, responsibility and working conditions” — to get the pay right. To help employees thrive in 2024, she says, HR pros need to be more efficient and intentional. Unum took its Gartner Marketi…

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HR Tech 2023: Rich Lappin, Vice President, Platform Strategies at Unum Group 14:25

5M ago14:25

14:25

Fresh off his standing-room-only talk at the Workday Rising and HR Tech conference session, Lappin explores the real-time data integrations offered to Workday customers through Unum Total Leave and Unum HR Connect. Tune in to hear how the constantly changing workforce and complex compliance landscape have increased the importance of employee leave …

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HR Tech 2023: Shelley Zalis, Founder and CEO of The Female Quotient 10:10

5M ago10:10

10:10

Hear Zalis talk about the five dimensions of a well-rounded life and how to protect those “slices of the pie” to succeed in work and at home. Learn about “life-stage accommodation” and why it is so important for employers to offer inclusive policies that show empathy and care. “When purpose meets passion,” Zalis tells HR, “you are unstoppable.” Che…

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HR Tech 2023: Jason Averbook, Senior Partner and Global Leader of Digital HR Strategy at Mercer 14:40

5M ago14:40

14:40

Every HR organization is undergoing perpetual transformation. “We live in a world where change is no longer the enemy — it has to be the strategy,” Averbook says. “Building an agile muscle is a mindset HR has to have in 2024.” Listen as he explains how tools like generative AI can help us rethink everything we do if we’re ready to “perpetually unle…

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HR Tech 2023: Hebba Youssef, Chief People Officer at Workweek | Founder and Creator of “I Hate it Here” newsletter 10:29

5M ago10:29

10:29

With five generations in the workforce, HR teams are grappling with how best to support their diverse employees. Tune in to hear Youssef share advice for fostering authentic, meaningful connections that will help employees thrive as well as ways to better support women in the workforce. Swapnil Prabha, Vice President of Workforce Wellness Solutions…

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Talking about the Ripple Effect w/ Chris Rollins 33:00

5M ago33:00

33:00

In this episode, Robin and Michael chat with guest Chris Rollins - keynote speaker, community builder, and creator of Ripple Effect Leadership. Join us to learn about creating inclusive and high-trust environments, and the importance of continuous practice and self-improvement. You can connect with Chris on LinkedIn or via the Ripple Effect Leaders…

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HR Tech 2023: Jeanne Achille, Founder and CEO of The Devon Group | Chair of the “Women in HR Tech Summit” at the 2023 HR Technology Conference & Exposition 11:17

5M ago11:17

11:17

Listen to Achille discuss this year’s Women in HR Tech Summit and how it has evolved to include broader diversity topics, such as pay equity and inclusion. With today’s multigenerational workforce, Achille says inclusion and belonging should be a major focus for HR in 2024. Unum took its Gartner Marketing Award-winning HR Trends podcast studio on t…

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HR Tech 2023: Dr. Jarik Conrad Vice President of Human Insights at UKG | Executive Director, UKG Workforce Institute 13:30

5M ago13:30

13:30

“People are struggling,” says Dr. Conrad. “IQ is down since the ‘70s; emotional intelligence has been going down; chronic conditions are on the rise. We need to figure this out because these are our people, our employees, our customers.” Hear why he believes HR needs to get more sophisticated at understanding people on an individual level.Erin Case…

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HR Tech 2023: Jeff Williams, Vice President, Enterprise and HR Solutions at Paychex 12:00

5M ago12:00

12:00

Along with Polly Nicholas, Senior Vice President of Unum Solutions at Unum Group, Williams explores the challenges HR will face in 2024, including the multigenerational workforce, burnout, and how “40% of employees can’t come up with $400 today.” He urges HR to be bold: “We can’t go in the boardroom meek; we need to go in with ROI and a point of vi…

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HR Tech 2023: Mark Stelzner, Founder and Managing Partner at IA 13:48

5M ago13:48

13:48

Organizations change every 90 days, says Stelzner, and transparency and consistency will be key to helping employees thrive in 2024. If organizations are open about what they do and don’t know, who they are and who they aspire to be, employees can self-direct and HR can enable. Listen to learn how HR can lean into leadership this coming year. Unum …

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HR Tech 2023: Jess Von Bank, Global Leader, Solution Provider Services at Mercer 13:39

5M ago13:39

13:39

With generative AI and cutting-edge technology, HR professionals have an opportunity to reimagine the world of work for future generations. However, Von Bank believes HR professionals must first change their mindset and become business transformation agents. Listen as she reflects on emerging technology and how HR can lead a revolution to fuel chan…

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HR Tech 2023: Stacey Harris, Chief Research Officer and Managing Partner at Sapient Insights Group 12:01

5M ago12:01

12:01

According to Harris, the most important question for 2024 is “Do we have the data?” Hear about Sapient Insight Group’s newest research and why Harris believes transformational leave management is a key HR priority this coming year. “Don’t just do change management,” she says, “manage the change. Employees are burning out. Give your executives a rea…

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Avoiding the Dreaded Doom Loop with Andrew Shatte' of meQuilibrium 28:00

6M ago28:00

28:00

Michael and Robin chat with Andrew Shatte’, Ph.D., Chief Knowledge Officer and co-founder of Boston-based meQuilibrium, on the impact of “doom loops” on employee and team productivity and how to take positive action to prevent and break cycles of doom. Here is a link to his Tedx talk.By DriveThru HR

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Elevating the Employee Experience and Internal Comms w/ Carolyn Clark of Simpplr 36:00

6M ago36:00

36:00

Michael and Robin are joined today by Carolyn Clark. Carolyn is the VP of Employee Experience Strategy and Transformation at Simpplr, where she elevates the employee experience by driving innovation and revitalizing how employee communication is delivered. Prior to Simpplr, she led internal and HR communication at companies like Yahoo, Pandora, and…

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Jon Hyman and Michael VanDervort - Labor Relatedly Ep 16 40:00

6M ago40:00

40:00

Join Jon Hyman and Michael VanDervort for episode 16 of Labor Relatedly in which they discuss The Creature Comforts Brewery election outcome, Cemex bargaining orders, the new joint employer rules, and how the recent outcome of the UAW/Big 3 negotiations will impact labor relations trends heading into 2024.…

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Authentic leadership in the new working world 30:29

6M ago30:29

30:29

Clare Morin speaks to Jenn Lim, bestselling author and speaker known for her work on happiness and workplace well-being, and Swapnil Prabha, Vice President of Workforce Wellness Solutions at Unum Group focusing on employee benefits and mental health. They discuss topics related to authentic leadership, mental health and workplace well-being. Authen…

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State of Work Experience with Ken Oehler, RADICL on DTHR 33:00

7M ago33:00

33:00

Co-hosts Robin Schooling as they chat with Ken Oehler, Senior Partner, Head of People Science, for RADICL. Ken Oehler,, has a deep understanding of employee experience, and we discuss the role of leadership in creating a great work experience. On the show, we discuss: .RADICL and what they doThe STATE OF THE WORK EXPERIENCE REPORTThe main findings …

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Transforming the leave experience through real-time data connectivity 22:34

7M ago22:34

22:34

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Labor Relatedly Ep. 15 - The One Where the NLRB Changes Everything 40:00

8M ago40:00

40:00

Join Jon Hyman and Michael VanDervort for a discussion about how the NLRB is in the process of changing virtually all the rules governing labor law in the United States. We talk about the impact of the hugely impactful Cemex decision on the union election process, how they are changing employee protections related to protected activity in the workp…

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Labor Relatedly Episode 14: Going to Orange Alert at the NLRB 🔥 52:00

8M ago52:00

52:00

Labor Relatedly Episode 14: Going to Orange Alert at the NLRB. Happy Orange Thursday! 🔥 🔥 🔥 The American labor scene is poised for a seismic shift. All eyes are on the Cemex case at the NLRB, which could be the most radical change in labor law since the 1960’s. As General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo’s 2022 brief indicated, unions would get a huge lift…

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Reinventing benefits for younger generations | Unum 33:15

8M ago33:15

33:15

New research from LIMRA and EY shows that workplaces have reached a “generational tipping point.” Millennials and Gen Z employees now make up the majority of the workforce — and are on pace to constitute 60% by 2031.1 These younger workers (42 years old and under) have different benefit preferences from the Baby Boomers and Gen X cohorts for whom b…

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Catching up with the Evil HR Lady and her Minions 58:00

9M ago58:00

58:00

Welcome to another exciting episode of DriveThruHR! Today, we're diving deep into the world of community building with Suzanne Lucas and the dynamic team of moderators from the Evil HR Lady Facebook group. Ever wondered what it takes to run a thriving Facebook community? Or how being a moderator can boost your professional credentials? We've got yo…

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Technology and Quality of Hire with Ben Mones of @Fama_Tech 37:00

9M ago37:00

37:00

On this episode of Drive thru HR, Michael and Robin had the chance to chat with Ben Mones, CEO and Founder at Fama for a discussion about workplace misconduct, quality of hire, technology (yes – including “AI”) and the elevation of HR practitioners/professionals. Join us for this wide-ranging conversation about how companies (and HR professionals!)…

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Talking Tulsa Remote with Krystal Speed Your HR Strategist 35:00

9M ago35:00

35:00

Michael chats with Krystal Speed of Your HR Strategist about her company and about her decision to relocate from Washington, DC, to Tulsa, Oklahoma, as a part of the Tulsa Remote Program, which provides incentives and support to digital nomads and remote workers who are willing to try living in Tulsa for a year. We discuss her reasons for moving, h…

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HR: The Strategy, the Future, and the O’Jays w/ Tim Collins 34:00

9M ago34:00

34:00

We had a wide-ranging discussion when Robin had the chance to sit down with executive HR leader par-excellence Tim Collins. In this wide-ranging and fascinating conversation, we discuss Tim’s career roles with P&G and IBM, contemplate the past, present and future of HR, and even do a little grooving with the O’Jays! p.s. pay particular attention to…

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Labor Relatedly Ep13 with Michael VanDervort and Jon Hyman #DTHR 51:00

9M ago51:00

51:00

Jon Hyman makes his long-awaited return to DriveThruHR when he joins Michael for another episode of Labor Relatedly, their first since May. In this episode, they discuss Jon's family vacation to Portugal, and his plans to possibly buy a home there, (not LR, but fun, and Mike can't wait to visit); The announced shutdown at Anchor Brewing and how it …

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Talking Tulsa Remote with Justin Harlan 32:00

10M ago32:00

32:00

Michael chats with Justin Harlan, Managing Director of Tulsa Remote. Tulsa Remote is a unique recruitment initiative aimed at attracting talented individuals to Tulsa. The program brings remote workers and digital nomads to the community by providing $10,000 in grants and numerous community-building opportunities. Each grant is distributed over the…

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Strategies for Running a Successful Remote/Hybrid Office with Liz Wilke of Gusto 33:00

10M ago33:00

33:00

Michael and Robin chat with Liz Wilke, Principal Economist, at Gusto to discuss what the most successful remote and hybrid-friendly SMBs are doing. Gusto’s team of economists published a report featuring data-backed insights from nearly 1,000 SMBs highlighting what the most successful remote and hybrid-friendly SMBs are doing, accompanied by recomm…

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The State of Organizations with Patrick Simon of McKinsey 30:00

10M ago30:00

30:00

Join Michael and Robin as they speak with McKinsey Senior Partner Patrick Simon, for a discussion about how business leaders can tackle the biggest challenges they are facing today. Patrick recently coauthored McKinsey’s latest global report on The State of Organizations 2023, which outlines the greatest challenges that impact an organization’s abi…

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HR Strategy: A Conversation with CHRO Don Robertson 40:00

10M ago40:00

40:00

Michael and Robin sat down with Don Robertson, EVP/CHRO of Northwestern Mutual to discuss HR strategy and his approach, especially over the last several years. As the HR leader of this insurer and investment firm that consistently ranks among the country’s best places to work, Don expertly blends the human element of HR with sound-business decision…

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Talking AI regulation in TA with Will Rose 35:00

10M ago35:00

35:00

Join us to chat with Will Rose, Chief Technology Officer at TalentSelect AI, about AI and some developing regulations affecting its use. TalentSelect AI is using artificial intelligence to streamline and improve traditional psychometric testing, helping talent acquisition professionals and recruiters to objectively understand and assess a candidate…

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Leave’s new look: 2023 trends HR should know 21:01

11M ago21:01

21:01

Two new reports illustrate that employee expectations are high and getting higher. A March 2023 Unum survey shows that 87% of employers recognize that their employees expect more from them in terms of care and understanding.1 And the latest “BEAT” study from LIMRA shows that employees overwhelmingly value paid time off and other leave and insurance…

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Strategies for Successful Implementation | Episode 3 - "Intro to HR Tech" 37:00

11M ago37:00

37:00

DrivethruHR is pleased to announce the airing of a special 4-episode series - Introduction to HR Tech for HR Professionals. In episode 3 - Rollout and Adoption: Strategies for Successful Implementation - Robin talks with Caleb Fullhart, SVP, Technology Consulting and Erin Perry, SVP, Solution Design and Implementation with Cielo about best practice…

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Labor Relatedly #12 - Amazon, Abruzzo, and Alito w/ Michael and Phil Wilson 45:00

11M ago45:00

45:00

Join Michael VanDervort and guest co-host Phil Wilson of The Labor Relations Institute as we discuss some weird Teamster organizing shenanigans involving Amazon in California, the impact of the Glacier Northwest decision by SCOTUS, Jennifer Abruzzo's latest overreach, and the nuances of negotiating with new unions at a large employer like Starbucks…

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Labor Relatedly #11 - Amazon, Starbucks and Uber with Michael and Jon #DTHR 43:00

11M ago43:00

43:00

Listen to Michael Vandervort and Jon Hyman discuss labor relations issues of the day. On this episode, we discuss the continued expansion of union access onto employer private property being pushed by the NLRB via some recent Amazon decisions, the recent call by the President of Workers United for Starbucks to negotiate a national labor agreement (…

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Designing and Developing Technology Solutions | Episode 2 - "Intro to HR Tech" 43:00

11M ago43:00

43:00

DrivethruHR is pleased to announce the airing of a special 4-episode series - “Introduction to HR Tech for HR Professionals.” In episode 2 - From Concept to Reality: Designing and Developing Technology Solutions - Robin talks with Caleb Fullhart, SVP, Technology Consulting with Cielo about what HR professionals should understand about the process o…

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The Foundations of an HR Tech Stack | Episode 1 - "Intro to HR Tech" 34:00

12M ago34:00

34:00

DrivethruHR is pleased to announce the airing of a special 4-episode series - “Introduction to HR Tech for HR Professionals.” In episode 1 - Building Blocks: The Foundations of an HR Tech Stack – Robin talks with Caleb Fullhart, SVP, Technology Consulting with Cielo about the basic components and infrastructure necessary to build a successful HR te…

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Visibility and Intention: Talking about #WHLive2023 46:00

12M ago46:00

46:00

Several members of the Humareso team recently attended Workhuman Live 2023 in beautiful San Diego and they have thoughts! Join our host Robin Schooling as she chats with her Humareso teammates John Baldino and Sarah Morgan about what they experienced, what they learned, and how they intend to take action. They'll laugh! They (may) cry! But they wil…

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