Best HRCI Podcasts (2024)

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Navigating the Freelance Workforce with Tony Buffum 43:35

6d ago43:35

43:35

In episode 155, Coffey talks with Tony Buffum about the evolving freelance workforce and its impact on the labor market. They discuss the growth of the freelance workforce; differences between gig jobs and freelance work; the increasing preference for freelance work among younger generations; the use of platforms like Upwork for accessing diverse t…

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Creating a Consistent Employee Engagement Culture with Michele Haugh 37:26

13d ago37:26

37:26

In episode 154, Coffey talks with Michele Haugh about employee engagement and how to enhance it within organizations. They discuss the definition of employee engagement; the importance of operationalizing engagement activities; creating a 12-month roadmap for engagement; the necessity of ongoing leadership training and development; integrating comp…

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What Employers Need to Know About Employee Assessments with Brandon Jordan 43:17

20d ago43:17

43:17

In episode 153, Coffey talks with Brandon Jordan about the use of assessments in the employee selection and development process. They discuss the different types of employee assessments available in the market and when each might be appropriate; the right questions to ask assessment providers; types of assessments and what they measure; the potenti…

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Impacting the Community with Great People Practices with Dr. Kenneth Nichols 34:37

27d ago34:37

34:37

In episode 152, Coffey talks with Dr. Kenneth Nichols about how a company's people practices can positively impact their community. They discuss sustainability and corporate citizenship; the importance of visible leadership in the community; recruitment practices reflecting community diversity; the benefits of local recruiting and training programs…

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Recognizing and Remedying Organizational Burnout with Kelly Bubolz 33:32

1M ago33:32

33:32

In episode 151, Coffey talks with Kelly Bubolz about the causes of burnout and how to address it within an organization. They discuss the distinction between burnout and stress; the factors contributing to burnout in industries like hospitality and among remote workers; the changing work environment leading to increased burnout; the shift away from…

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HR News: Location, Location, Termination with Suzanne Lucas 37:42

1M ago37:42

37:42

In episode 150, Coffey talks with Suzanne Lucas about her Evil HR Lady articles from May. They discuss the kerfuffle that arose after she released an article suggesting that employees who change their work location without coordinating with their employee should be fired; the tax and regulatory issues employers and employees face when working in ot…

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People Management in Entrepreneurial Firms with Kurt Wilkin 32:20

2M ago32:20

32:20

In episode 149, Coffey talks with Kurt Wilkin about people leadership in entrepreneurial firms. They discuss the premise behind Kurt's book "Who's Your Mike," which focuses on the different kinds of workplace personalities encountered as an entrepreneurial firm matures; the evolution of HR in entrepreneurial businesses; common misconceptions that e…

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The "Gig" is Up: Implementing the DOL's Independent Contractor Rule with Krystal Yates 32:06

2M ago32:06

32:06

In episode 148, Coffey talks with Krystal Yates about the US Department of Labor's revised rules for classifying independent contractors. They discuss the difference between an employee and an independent contractor; “1099 employees”; the reasons employers might misclassify employees as independent contractors; “gig” workers; the changes brought ab…

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Navigating the Multigenerational Workforce with Emotional Intelligence with Darryl Owens 35:58

2M ago35:58

35:58

In episode 147, Coffey talks with Darryl Owens about navigating the multigenerational workplace with emotional intelligence. They discuss the importance of emotional intelligence (EQ) in the workplace; the five components of emotional intelligence; the impact of the pandemic lockdown on EQ; current challenges in multigenerational workplaces; how em…

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Is HR Your Friend? with Gabriela Norton 34:35

2M ago34:35

34:35

In episode 146, Gabriela Norton and Coffey discuss whether HR is meant to protect the interests of the company or the employees. They discuss the challenges faced by HR in finding a balance between the two; whether HR professionals can be friends with employees; how feedback, coaching, and mentoring can help to bridge the gap and drive results for …

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HR News: Which is Scarier — RIF or RTO? with Karen Cunningham 37:10

3M ago37:10

37:10

In episode 145, Coffey talks with Karen Cunningham about recent HR news around whether layoffs are “a failure of leadership” and “fear” of returning to the office. They discuss recent layoffs; employee loyalty, engagement, and management; balancing regular and temporary employees; the pros and cons of remote work; how leaders can be more intentiona…

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No Womb for Discrimination: the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) with Vianei Braun 39:15

3M ago39:15

39:15

In episode 144, Coffey talks with Vianei Braun about employers' responsibilities and employees' rights under the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. Note: As predicted in the podcast (recorded on April 1st), the EEOC issued the final regulations implementing the PWFA on April 15th for official publication on April 19th. The final regulations can be foun…

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Working with Fractional Executives with Neil Katz 33:06

3M ago33:06

33:06

In episode 143, Coffey talks with Neil Katz about how companies utilize fractional leadership. They discuss the distinction between a consultant and a fractional leader; the two types of fractional leaders and their level of control within a business; the typical profile of a fractional leader; how to assess the need for a fractional leader; the co…

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Understanding Your Employer Brand with Crystal Lay 38:02

3M ago38:02

38:02

In episode 142, Coffey talks with Crystal Lay about employer brand and culture. They discuss the definition of an "employer brand" and why companies need to pay attention to theirs; whether marketing or HR owns employer branding; understanding the process of building an EVP (Employee Value Proposition); how branding impacts recruiting and retention…

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HR News: Sex Harassment? Really?; DEI by Any Other Name with Catherine Clifton 48:36

3M ago48:36

48:36

In episode 141, Coffey talks with Catherine Clifton about recent news about sexual harassment, discrimination, and what’s next for DEI programs. They discuss employer lessons to be learned from California's Sunshine Raisin $2 million sexual harassment lawsuit; Florida's Stop Woke Act; two “reverse discrimination” cases; and the shift away from “div…

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Talent Development in the Skilled-Trade and Manufacturing Environments with Marci Sogan 31:52

4M ago31:52

31:52

In episode 140, Coffey talks with Marci Sogan about the state of skilled trades and manufacturing workforce. They discuss how modern manufacturing jobs are different from those in years past; challenges in the labor market; the impact of remote work and flexibility on talent acquisition within the manufacturing workforce; education, certifications,…

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Coaching Skills for People Leaders with Shelley Goodrum 40:19

4M ago40:19

40:19

In episode 139, Coffey talks with Shelley Goodrum about coaching as a leadership skill. They discuss the definition of being a coach; the difference between managing and coaching; the significance of coaching in creating employee autonomy; the fundamental skills that leaders need to establish a coaching culture; and how to provide feedback while ma…

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The Legal Issues Surrounding the Use of AI in Business with Jim Zadeh 38:10

4M ago38:10

38:10

In episode 138, Coffey talks with Jim Zadeh about legal issues related to the use of AI in business. They discuss the legal issues companies face when using AI, including privacy and confidentiality, international and local regulations, liability for errors made by AI tools, the use of others’ intellectual property, ownership of AI-generated conten…

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HR News: Romance as a Return to Office Strategy with Sarah Glaser 38:51

4M ago38:51

38:51

In episode 137, Coffey talks with Sarah Glaser about office romances, working while sick, and employee surveillance. They discuss the post-Covid increase in office romances and appropriate policies to protect the company and workforce; the reasons behind conflicting attitudes about working when ill; and a backlash against employee surveillance. Lin…

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Adapt or Be Left Behind: Embracing the AI Revolution with Innovation and Empathy with Michael Sherrod 40:59

5M ago40:59

40:59

In episode 136, Coffey talks with Michael Sherrod about the impact of artificial intelligence on business strategy and management. They discuss how old news media’s failure to adapt their business model to the digital age may be a predictor of how businesses succeed or fail with the advent of artificial intelligence and other disruptive technologie…

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Hiring Neurodivergent Talent with David Aspinall 32:32

5M ago32:32

32:32

In episode 135, Coffey talks with David Aspinall about embracing neurodiversity in the workplace. They discuss how auticon is a demonstration that neurodiverse individuals bring unique value propositions to employers; underemployment in the neurodivergent workforce; how employers can prepare their team to engage with neurodiverse peers; the benefit…

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What Does Work-Life Balance Even Look Like? with Suzanne Brown 42:02

5M ago42:02

42:02

In episode 134, Coffey talks with Suzanne Brown about the importance of embracing a balance-friendly workplace. They discuss the meaning of work-life balance; the distinction between balance and integration; the impact of individuals’ priorities in defining work-life balance; the impact of the pandemic on employees’ expectations; employers’ role in…

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Can Workplaces Have Too Much Psychological Safety? with Dr. Peter Cappelli 30:18

5M ago30:18

30:18

In episode 133, Coffey talks with Peter Cappelli about the consequences of employees experiencing too much psychological safety. They discuss the difference between the popular and the academic definitions of psychological safety; how psychological safety is measured; the correlation between psychological safety and job performance; why an above-av…

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HR News: New-ish Contractor Rules and Documenting Discrimination with Patrick Richter 36:48

6M ago36:48

36:48

In episode 132, Coffey talks with Patrick Richter about HR news from January, including the Department of Labor’s new contractor rule and discrimination settlements. They discuss the Department of Labor’s final regulation concerning classification of independent contractors, which takes effect on March 11th and whether it will really impact employe…

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Can Emotional Intelligence be Taught? with Dr. Stevie Dawn Carter 53:46

6M ago53:46

53:46

In episode 131, Coffey talks with Dr. Stevie Dawn about the impact of emotional intelligence on organizations. They discuss the definition of emotional intelligence; the difference between EI and EQ; how to measure emotional quotient and whether it is reliable; the correlation of EI and empathy; how to identify lack of EI in the workplace; approach…

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Where Should DEIB Live in an Organization? with Shani Dellimore Barrax 58:34

6M ago58:34

58:34

In episode 130, Coffey talks with Shani Dellimore Barrax about the state of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging programs and who should be accountable for those programs. They discuss the definition of DEIB; understanding that each person’s various experiences “intersect” to create a unique individuals; “diversity” as a means rather than an…

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California's New Restrictions on Using Criminal History with Corinne Spencer 44:32

6M ago44:32

44:32

In episode 129, Coffey talks with Corinne Spencer about the latest changes in California employment law. They discuss California’s Fair Chance Act regulations; who qualifies as an employer or employee under the FCA; the criminal history inquiry rules under the FCA; what employers are allowed to consider regarding criminal records; the challenge wit…

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HR News - Agencies: 2, Employers: 1 with Julia Gannaway 39:05

7M ago39:05

39:05

In episode 128, Coffey talks with Julia Gannaway about recent regulatory and legal items that all employers can learn from. They discuss Whole Foods’ wins in federal court and before a National Labor Relations Board administrative law judge related to dress code enforcement and Black Lives Matter paraphernalia; a business owner who was alleged to h…

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Do You Really Want Employees in Other States? with Caroline Harrison 35:31

7M ago35:31

35:31

In episode 127, Coffey talks with Caroline Harrison about the challenges of being a multistate employer. They discuss the post-Covid growth in remote out-of-state employees; legal considerations for multistate employers; responding to the phenomenon of nomad employees; when companies are required to register and pay taxes as business in another sta…

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Building HR's Credibility with Leadership (Business Credit) with Matt Williams 32:12

7M ago32:12

32:12

In episode 126, Coffey talks with Matt Williams about building a strategic HR operation. They discuss the spectrum between transactional and strategic HR; how AI will continue to make HR more efficient; the future of transactional HR roles; the impact of outsourcing transactional HR tasks; the importance of understanding the business; the importanc…

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Resolving Workplace Conflicts Through Mediation with Dr. Robyn Short 54:23

7M ago54:23

54:23

In episode 125, Coffey talks with Dr. Robyn Short about workplace mediation as a constructive approach to resolving conflicts. They discuss workplace mediation as conflict resolution tool; the cost of mediation vs. the cost of ignoring conflict; the role of HR in internal mediations; key aspects of a mediation program; what a mediation process look…

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HR News: Our Robot Overlords Aren't Ready to Take Over HR with Holly Novak 46:42

7M ago46:42

46:42

In episode 124, Coffey talks with Holly Novak about lessons to be learned from OpenAI’s firing of Sam Altman, politics in the workplace, and whether four-day workweeks are gaining traction. They discuss transparency and succession planning in preparing for an executive exit; responding to workplace conflict arising from different political opinions…

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California Employment Law Update with Corinne Spencer 45:04

8M ago45:04

45:04

In episode 123, Coffey talks with Corinne Spencer about the latest changes in California employment law. They discuss the complexities of California law in contrast to the rest of the country; California’s upcoming protections for off-work cannabis use and their impact on drug-free workplaces; California’s modified but ongoing COVID prevention regu…

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How to HR Like a Boss with John Bernatovicz 38:51

8M ago38:51

38:51

In episode 122, Coffey talks with John Bernatovicz about how leaders can stay engaged, avoid burnout, and deliver amazingly awesome HR. They discuss what an ownership mindset in HR looks like; the importance of relationships in business success; why purpose-driven HR is beneficial for emerging HR leaders; the gift of caring for people; how great HR…

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Pay Transparency, Equity, and Justice with Sally Loftis 44:33

8M ago44:33

44:33

In episode 121, Coffey talks with Sally Loftis about changing perspectives regarding compensation practices. They discuss the differences between pay transparency, pay equity, and pay justice; why some states recently passed laws requiring salary ranges in job postings; the difference between pay equity and pay parity; what organizations can do to …

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Building an Empathetic Workplace with Wendy Williams 43:02

8M ago43:02

43:02

In episode 120, Coffey talks with Wendy Williams about the importance of empathy in the workplace. They discuss the difference between compassion, sympathy, empathy, and pity; the role of compassion in empathy; how empathy can help to navigate organizational conflict; the Gen Z experience and expectations in the workplace; the correlation between e…

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October HR News: "Live" from HRSouthwest with Rose Ann Garza 48:45

9M ago48:45

48:45

In episode 119, Coffey talks with Rose Ann Garza about October HR-related news that relate to the impact of AI in HR, mental health at work, and new hires getting cold feet. They discuss which jobs will be most affected by artificial intelligence; AI’s use in HR; why 50% of candidates are changing their minds after accepting a job; the importance o…

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Evidence Based Inclusion with Dr. Jonathan Ashong-Lamptey 49:29

9M ago49:29

49:29

In episode 118 Coffey talks with Dr. Jonathan Ashong-Lamptey about how “evidence-based inclusion” strategies differ from traditional DEI approaches. They discuss the concept of inclusion outside of the notion of DEI; the difference between equality and equity in a business environment; the meaning of "evidence-based inclusion" and how it differs fr…

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Optimizing the Virtual Environment with Howie Zales 36:10

9M ago36:10

36:10

In episode 117, Coffey talks with Howie Zales about optimizing virtual environments. They discuss considerations to maximize personal effectiveness on camera; the importance of background, lighting, and sound quality; internet speed concerns for virtual meetings; the technical aspects of planning hybrid and virtual events; and how to evaluate virtu…

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Using Informal Networks to Implement Change with Jeppe Vilstrup Hansgaard 43:53

9M ago43:53

43:53

In episode 116, Coffey talks with Jeppe Vilstrup Hansgaard about the importance of informal networks in successful change management. They discuss the importance of including front-line employees in the change management process; helping employees make sense of change; using the 3% rule to identify the employees most able to influence acceptance of…

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HR News: Can We Just Keep Our Pants On At Work Please? with Kara Kelley 49:16

10M ago49:16

49:16

In episode 115, Coffey talks with Kara Kelley about September's HR news items related to pay transparency; productivity, grind culture, and work-life balance; and a horrendous allegation of sexual harassment against a fast food franchise. They discuss different perspectives on the new pay transparency in job postings; the gender pay gap; internal p…

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Helping Employees Meet Their Caregiver Responsibilities with Jess Marble 35:43

10M ago35:43

35:43

In episode 114, Coffey talks with Jess Marble about how employers can help employees meet their caregiving responsibilities. They discuss the key findings of Care.com’s Cost of Care Report; caregivers’ primary challenges and their impact on employers; where working families find their caregivers; the need for backup care when primary care falls thr…

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Mitigating Risk in Managing Unemployment Claims with Brad Howard 36:58

10M ago36:58

36:58

In episode 113 Coffey talks with Brad Howard about the unemployment compensation system and how employers can mitigate the risk of litigation arising from unemployment claims. They discuss the purpose of the unemployment compensation system; the ways employers can avoid common headaches caused by unemployment comp claims; determining when to oppose…

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Fearless Curious Conversations in the Workplace with Monica Guzman 31:58

10M ago31:58

31:58

In episode 112, Coffey talks with Monica Guzman about how organizations can promote healthy dialogue about social and political issues. They discuss the current perceived and actual US social and political divide impacts workplaces; employees’ changing expectations of employers; “pernicious assumptions in our politics”; certainty vs. curiosity; usi…

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HR News - Title VII & DEI Lawsuits; Abortions Benefits; and Pay Transparency with Steve Peglar 41:34

10M ago41:34

41:34

In episode 111, Coffey talks with Steve Peglar about August’s HR-related news items related to Title VII, diversity, abortion, and pay transparency. They discuss the reason they were surprised by the Fifth Circuit’s recent Title VII decision; the anti-DEI lawsuit against Starbucks and why DEI efforts are shifting to a more systematic approach; the …

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Practical and Legal Caregiver Issues in the Workplace with Allison Bowers 40:44

11M ago40:44

40:44

In episode 110 Coffey talks with Allison Bowers about employer’s legal responsibilities to caregivers and practical ways employers can accommodate their needs. They discuss their own caregiver experiences; how remote work is has affected caregivers; biases and assumptions often made about caregivers; accommodations, including schedule flexibility, …

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Leading Through Coaching with Kim Sawyer 36:04

11M ago36:04

36:04

In episode 109, Coffey talks with Kim Sawyer about the importance of leading by coaching. They discuss the true meaning of being a coach; how management mentality is different from coaching; the definition of leadership from a coaching perspective; building a coaching relationship as a leader; the skills are necessary to become a successful coach; …

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Recruiting and Retaining Frontline Employees with Thad Price 46:11

11M ago46:11

46:11

In episode 108, Coffey talks with Thad Price about recruiting and retaining essential frontline workers. They discuss the definition of “essential workers”; the labor market factors affecting the demand for essential workers; the importance of flexibility in attracting and retaining frontline workers; why employers relying on essential workers need…

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Authentic Appreciation in the Workplace with Dr. Paul White 44:58

11M ago44:58

44:58

In episode 107, Coffey talks with Dr. Paul White about building meaningfully sharing appreciation in the workplace. They discuss the difference between employee recognition programs and authentic demonstration of appreciation; praising character vs. behavior; showing appreciation in a way that is meaningful to each employee; what the "motivating by…

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SCOTUS Decisions and Hot Strike Summer: July's HR News with Paul Simon and Dustin Paschal 47:30

12M ago47:30

47:30

In episode 106, Coffey talks with Paul Simon and Dustin Paschal about HR news topics including the possible impact of Supreme Court's decision on race-conscious admissions programs; SCOTUS’ revised standard for evaluation religious accommodation requests; and the possible causes of the Hot Strike Summer. They discuss when an employer can consider r…

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