Best Leath Hr Group Podcasts (2024)

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HR Managers from Hell: Don't Let Your HR Dept. Become a Horror Story! 37:26

17d ago37:26

37:26

Ever feel like HR is stuck in a filing cabinet from the dark ages? This week on HR Nightmares, the Leath HR Group crew – your friendly neighborhood HR exorcists – are here to slay those workplace woes! We're throwing down the gauntlet. We're talking clueless HR reps, policy-obsessed robots, and service levels that make the DMV look like Disneyland.…

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Unlock the Secrets of Workplace Behaviors: Beyond the Personality Assessment Maze 37:29

25d ago37:29

37:29

Tired of team meetings that sound like a pack of hyenas arguing? This episode's all about unlocking the secret weapon of assessments! We delve into the Tracom Social Styles model, where Ashley breaks down the four basic human types: the charging Drivers, the lovable Amiables, the bubbly Expressives, and the meticulous Analyticals. Think of it as yo…

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Blazing Trails: From Adversity to Inspiration with Firefighter Jarvis Harris 30:38

1M ago30:38

30:38

Firefighter Jarvis Harris joins the Leath HR Group HR crew to share his journey through adversity to becoming a first responder. You’re sure to be inspired by Harris’ dream to become a firefighter since childhood, and how he overcame setbacks to achieve his goal. Lisa Leath, Amy Conway, and Beth Looney talk to Harris about effective interview techn…

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HR All Stars: Hiring, Compliance & More for Bosses on the Rise 44:36

2M ago44:36

44:36

Struggling to build your dream team? Drowning in HR paperwork? This isn’t your father’s HR! Lisa Leath, Amy Conway & Beth are here to LEVEL UP your people game! Join them as they dish their favorite secrets for hiring rockstars, staying compliant, and keeping your crew happy. Legal & financial jargon got you stressed? Change got your team overwhelm…

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A Battle for Brains - How Booming cities can win over Skilled Talent 45:52

5M ago45:52

45:52

In this episode of "HR Nightmares," Lisa, Beth and Amy dive deep into the heart of boomtown, Wilmington, North Carolina, unraveling the cutting-edge strategies that are redefining talent attraction and retention with special guest, Megan Mullins. Amidst the scenic backdrop of this burgeoning business hub, the discussion takes a turn into the future…

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Navigating Pay, Perks, and Parity in HR 1:02:22

6M ago1:02:22

1:02:22

Total rewards expert, Steven Osiel from 3rd Quartile joins Lisa Leath and Amy Conway to discuss various topics related to human resources and compensation. They highlighted the complexities of compensation and reward systems, the importance of effective communication when implementing bonus payments, the complicated relationship between employee co…

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Beyond the Score: Crafting Connections in the Age of the Customer 56:00

8M ago56:00

56:00

In this "HR Nightmares" episode focused on customer experience with guest, Justin Robbins from 8x8, Lisa Leath, Beth Looney and Amy Conway champion an alliance between HR and customer service. The four articulate the necessity of equipping service teams with tools and insights that foster individualized customer interactions. Justin’s critique of N…

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Nurse to Numbers: HR’s Leap Forward with a Total Wellness Clinician 42:47

8M ago42:47

42:47

In this episode of "HR Nightmares," Lisa, Amy, Beth, and guest, Kate Valette, BSN, RN from Marsh McLennan Agency, entertain us with tales from the trenches of HR and healthcare, learning from an expert who evolved from bedside nurse to corporate wellness warrior. The quartet, armed with anecdotes and analysis, swap tales, fascinated over the quirky…

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Lights, Camera, Leadership: Andrea Walker on Elevating HR in the Film World 44:29

10M ago44:29

44:29

Welcome back to HR Nightmares, coming to you from the heart of Wilmywood! Join us as we shine the spotlight on Andrea Walker, an owner of Lighthouse Films, as she joins your favorite hosts, Lisa Leath and Beth Looney. In this episode, we dive into the world of the film industry, exploring the HR nightmares that filmmakers often encounter. From shoo…

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The Evolution of HR: “Policy Police” to Strategic Business Partners 41:39

11M ago41:39

41:39

Remember when Human Resources was seen as the dreaded 'policy police'? Those days are long gone. In this episode, Lisa Leath, Amy Conway, and Beth Looney, with their combined 60 years of experience, reflect on how they've transformed HR practices over the last two decades, reshaping the way business leaders perceive 'good HR.' The discussion starts…

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From Stressed to Best: Guide to Human-Centric Wellness and Care 45:05

11M ago45:05

45:05

Lisa, Amy, and Beth sit down with Buffy Andrews, a seasoned Holistic Health Practitioner, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and Certified Yoga Instructor. Join the conversation as they dive into the complexities of supporting employees in times of stress and trauma. Ever encountered a perpetually stressed employee or struggled to aid a colleague thr…

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The Departure Dilemma, Revolutionary AI for Hiring, and the Heated Back-to-Office Showdown 49:13

12M ago49:13

49:13

Welcome back to HR Nightmares, where we take on real-life work challenges with expert advice and genuine conversations with the Senior Certified HR professionals at Leath HR Group. The OGs are back for an episode packed with thrilling audience write-ins and thought-provoking, timely topics! Lisa, Beth, and Amy kick off the episode with captivating …

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Gen Z has entered the chat 47:08

1y ago47:08

47:08

Ever wondered what Gen Z wants in the workplace? What about their motivations? Or how you can attract them to your business? Well, you’re in luck! We’ve got two Gen Z-ers behind the mics this week to share their firsthand experiences and opinions. Our guest host, Gabbi Plumez is joined by co-hosts Amy Conway, and Beth Looney and our special guest, …

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Game On: Unlock the Power of VR and Gamification in the Workforce 42:16

1y ago42:16

42:16

Step into the fascinating world of professional gaming, virtual reality (VR), and gamification in the modern workforce. Gabbi Plumez, People and Culture Consultant, is filling in for Lisa Leath as host, along with co-host, Beth Looney. Joining us is Hailey Sarradet, a seasoned recruiting professional with first-hand experience in hiring professiona…

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Mastering Family Business + Owning Your Career 42:59

1y ago42:59

42:59

Join our host, Lisa Leath, along with co-hosts Beth Looney and Amy Conway, as they delve into the world of career ownership. In this episode, they are joined by Tammy Benson, Chief Operations Officer of Advanced Marketing International. Brace yourself as they kick things off by exploring the highs, lows, and potential pitfalls of running a family b…

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Managers From Hell: Hilarious Horror Stories and Expert Tips 39:10

1y ago39:10

39:10

You asked, and we listened! Our episode Employees From Hell was just that good, you wanted to hear about *bad* managers, too. This week, HR Nightmares host Lisa Leath and co-hosts Beth Looney and Amy Conway give the people what they asked for. Crazy stories and advice for dealing with managers from hell. We’ve all heard the phrase “Bad managers mak…

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HR Horrors Exposed: Overtime Overdose, Pet Deaths, Promotion Pandemonium, and Slack TMI 39:24

1y ago39:24

39:24

The OGs, Lisa Leath, Beth Looney, and Amy Conway are back this week with an episode full of audience write-ins. Here are a few of the questions we dove into: What can you do when an employee continues to work over nonapproved 40+ hours/week? Should we add a pet bereavement policy to our handbook? An employee accidentally sent a personal link to the…

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Employees from Hell: Managing Madness 40:49

1y ago40:49

40:49

The OG ladies are back! Host, Lisa Leath and Co-hosts Beth Looney and Amy Conway reflect on 55 years of combined experience in people management and human resources. Join the ladies as they dive headfirst into some of the craziest stories they've encountered while managing thousands of employees over the years. Think you can handle hearing about ag…

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The CFO's HR Rollercoaster: Navigating Nightmares & Triumphs with Chris Capone 53:47

1+ y ago53:47

53:47

When a business does not have an “HR” person it often falls to the CFO. Why does that happen? Why is it a possible nightmare? Chris Capone, Fractional CFO guru, and CEO of Capone and Associates are here to share! He is joined by our host, Lisa Leath, and co-host Beth Looney. From early exposure to executive financial management at 23 to now owning …

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Revolutionizing Healthcare: A CEO's Mission to Make Wellness Accessible 38:10

1+ y ago38:10

38:10

This week, Sara Auld, CEO of Upper and Health Possible joins host, Lisa Leath and co-host, Andy Almeter to talk about how she is shaking up the healthcare space. Sara created Upper, an easy-to-use and accessible marketplace for holistic and natural practitioners as an alternative to traditional healthcare treatment and medicine. We want our employe…

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Behind the Scenes of Music and Media Production: A Conversation with Beau Gunn 44:57

1+ y ago44:57

44:57

Ever wondered what it would be like to work with artists? Or have a dream of working in music and having multiple media production businesses? Well, no need to guess what it would be like; Beau Gunn joins us for this week’s episode of HR Nightmares to share his story. From a radio internship in college to the VP of Local Daily Media, which operates…

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H-1B Visas: Business Immigration Attorney Shares What You Need to Know 47:30

1+ y ago47:30

47:30

As a business owner, you might be ready to open your talent pool to fill specific roles in your company. The H-1B visa is a popular and beneficial option for bringing skilled foreign workers to the US. However, the visa process can be complex, and navigating the various requirements and regulations can be overwhelming. Have no fear! This week, Rebe…

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Every Colonel Needs a Sergeant 54:19

1+ y ago54:19

54:19

This week, we’re diving straight into an advice-dense episode filled with Colonel Rob Campbell of Rob Campbell Leadership. HR Nightmares host, Lisa Leath, and guest co-host Graham Elmore are joined behind the mics with the big guy himself, Rob. Rob is an army vet of 27 years, turned author, keynote speaker, executive leadership coach, and most rece…

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Taking DEI Out of Boxes 41:35

1+ y ago41:35

41:35

This week, HR Nightmares host, Lisa Leath is joined by guest co-host Graham Elmore, Director of People and Culture with Vantaca. They are joined by our special guest Caroline King, Founder of Bright Star Diversity. After 17 years working in business strategy for the corporate world, Caroline decided she wanted to help businesses fill the gap that s…

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Searching for Top Talent? Put Your Marketing Hat On 46:45

1+ y ago46:45

46:45

This week, Alexis Hunter, the Community Liaison of Wilmington Heath, joins Lisa Leath, Chief of People of Vantaca, and Andy Almeter, President of Leath HR Group. Alexis shared how her Public Relations degree paired with her experience as a Practice Manager (who wore the hat of HR, Marketing, PR, and Operations), has helped her in her current role -…

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S2: New Year, Do Better: Highlight Reel from Season 1 53:47

1+ y ago53:47

53:47

We’re back in action with Season 2 of HR Nightmares! If you are new to our podcast, HR Nightmares is a podcast by human-centric HR professionals with 20+ experience. Instead of writing ‘that book’ of all the crazy stories HR people say we are going to write, we decided it would be more fun to talk around microphones with other leaders across indust…

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Your HR Expert Help Line 51:22

1+ y ago51:22

51:22

We wrap up season 1 of HR Nightmares with the OG ladies: Lisa Leath, Beth Looney, and Amy Conway. This week’s episode is all about our listeners and their questions. The ladies dive into questions ranging from company assets VS personal assets, mental illness, inappropriate décor on personal items in the workplace, personal information leaks to the…

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No Shuckin’ Around: Get Service Employees to Stay 45:15

1+ y ago45:15

45:15

It’s time to bring out the holiday sweaters and spread some cheer! Jonathan Weathington, CEO of Shuckin’ Shack, joins Amy Conway, Beth Looney, and Lisa Leath on this special episode of HR Nightmares. Shuckin’ Shack is a Wilmington, NC, restaurant and bar that has expanded to 17 locations across different states with over 600 employees. We’re here t…

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Help! Call a Lawyer! 42:29

1+ y ago42:29

42:29

You had questions specifically for an employment law attorney, so we brought one on the pod. Will Oden, Employment Law Attorney with Ward and Smith joins Lisa Leath, Amy Conway, and Gabrielle Plumez for this week’s episode. Will shares his insights as an attorney and helps the ladies walk through each write-in submitted from our listeners in Califo…

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Should Offshore Software + Technology Scare People? 52:22

1+ y ago52:22

52:22

How does the future of software look? More talk about keeping software jobs onshore! Wayne Hippo, Managing Partner of PS Solutions joins HR Nightmares hosts, Lisa Leath, Chief of People of Vantaca, and Amy Conway, Sr. HR Consultant of Leath HR Group to discuss the power of keeping our jobs onshore (software and IT especially). The group also dives …

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Take the Meat and Leave The Bones 48:11

2y ago48:11

48:11

This week on HR Nightmares, Chakema Clinton-Quintana, VP- Inclusive Small Business at Live Oak Bank joins HR Nightmares hosts, Amy Conway, Leath HR Group, and Lisa Leath, Vantaca. The ladies discuss how a fairly new small business resource center, Channel, powered by Live Oak Bank helps connects small businesses to the Wilmington community. Chakema…

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Cybersecurity is an HR Nightmare all people leaders need to talk about 45:56

2y ago45:56

45:56

By Signal Fire Media

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Challenges and Wins for a Workplace on a Budget 43:26

2y ago43:26

43:26

Director of The Harrelson Center, Meade Van Pelt, joins Lisa Leath and Andy Almeter for an episode that dives into the world of running a non-profit. The Harrelson Center is a modeled-after hub that provides opportunities and shared resources to other non-profit organizations. In this episode, Meade shares the creativity and innovation that goes in…

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Creating Strong Employer Brand Through Video 45:09

2y ago45:09

45:09

The Queen Bees of Honey Head Films, Erika Arlee and Kristi Ray took a break from filming and joined Leath HR Group behind the mics. Ever wanted to share your business story but wasn’t sure how to start? Are you trying to recruit great talent with no online presence? #HRNightmare. This is your sign to get online. This episode breaks down the importa…

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Encouraging Personhood, First 48:16

2y ago48:16

48:16

Dory Weiss joins the ladies of Leath HR Group for this episode of HR Nightmares. The team dives into the meaning behind Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and why businesses need to create the space for their employees to show up as their whole selves. Dory shares some of the ESG initiatives and processes for the team at nCino that have be…

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For the Love of Money – Meet this Guy 41:16

2y ago41:16

41:16

Is there a threshold I need to meet before an advisor will talk to me? As a small business who is not financially ready to support our employees 401ks, what resources could I offer instead? When should I start thinking about investing in a retirement fund? These are questions we hear all the time. Creighton Hayworth joins the ladies of Leath HR Gro…

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College to the Workplace: Advice for New Grads and Businesses Looking for Talent 53:29

2y ago53:29

53:29

Tiffany Tucker, joins the team at Leath HR Group for this week's episode. Tiffany shares her journey of being a baller on and off the court! From being student-athlete (not to mention ACC Champion), to landing a job as the Deputy Director of Athletics at UNCW, Tiffany has always had a drive to help other student-athletes become successful. The ladi…

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Mental Health Awareness: Advice From Your Friends With (Health) Benefits 42:11

2y ago42:11

42:11

In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month in May, Mental Health was an important topic to cover as we know employees are often confused about how to best take advantage of the many resources that are offered. The HR experts of Leath HR Group run through creative resources to try to offer to your teams, discuss research found through WorkTok (Leath …

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Recruiting- the Good, the Bad, and the “What the’s?!” 46:41

2y ago46:41

46:41

Recruiting pro, Madison Bradburn joins Lisa Leath and Amy Conway for ep. 7 of HR Nightmares. We’re talking resume tips, interview tips, and steps to ensure your new hire has a smooth onboarding process. This group of HR experts will also break down two questions from our audience, from new hires not showing up on day one to questions regarding the …

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It takes Vulnerability to be a Better Leader 40:45

2+ y ago40:45

40:45

HR professional and international business woman, Eden Arthur, joins the team at Leath HR Group for this week’s episode to give insights on how to be a great leader for remote teams. Having a team of 30 across time-zone and country lines, Eden has implemented processes that allow for her to meet her team where they are at. When it comes down to it,…

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Sex in the Workplace 39:04

2+ y ago39:04

39:04

Susan Barbee joins Lisa Leath and Beth Looney for this week’s episode about sex in the workplace. It happens in organizations all over and is more common than you may think. When are you required to fire based off misconduct? When do you bring leadership into it? What if you hear about a situation in the office, do you mention it to leadership? Sus…

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“Active gang members and beer brewing – an inspirational people leader discusses a business most would steer clear from.” 42:23

2+ y ago42:23

42:23

Khalilah "KO" Olokunola, Chief of People Officer of TRU Colors joins Lisa, Beth, and Amy to discuss scenarios most HR folks would shy away from in the typical workplace. Gang rivals and beer, is that a recipe for HR disasters? How did KO end up working for a company on a mission to end gang violence? What is the difference between ‘drinking on the …

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Being “Veteran Ready” is Simply Being Ready 38:32

2+ y ago38:32

38:32

What is the difference between being “Veteran Friendly” vs “Veteran Ready”? Tune in to this week’s episode where the HR experts of Leath HR Group: Lisa Leath, Beth Looney and Amy Conway meet with Lindsay Cashin, VP of People at The Honor Foundation, to find out. The Honor Foundation is a non-profit that specializes in providing career transition pr…

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Aim Small, Miss Small 47:23

2+ y ago47:23

47:23

Joe Conway, Chief of Equity and Diversity with the City of Wilmington joins us for his take on HR Nightmares. Diversity, Inclusion, Equity, Belonging. Don’t know where to start as a business or personally? Joe’s advice: Start small. Listen in as Joe shares about past experiences that have been an important part of who his is today.…

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“We can’t make this crap up!” 37:06

2+ y ago37:06

37:06

Meet the personalities behind the mic! Lisa Leath, President of Leath HR Group, and HR Consultants: Beth Looney, Amy Conway, and Gabbi Plumez come together to kick off our first episode. From surprising background checks to employee walkouts, our team breaks down real time, real deal nightmares.By Signal Fire Media

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