The HR Social Hour Half Hour Podcast

Special Release - Introducing Tom's Engaging HR Podcast

In our Introductory Episode our guest Jon Thurmond turns the tables and interviews me to showcase what Tom’s Engaging HR is all about.  We talk about what it takes to start a podcast, introduce the goals of the show, preview some of our upcoming guests and set the stage for Tom’s Engaging HR.  We dig into some of the trends I’m seeing in HR Today as well. 
Our Guest Jon Thurmond is a HR Practitioner, Podcaster and community builder.  You can find him and his podcast via the links here:
The HR Social Hour Half Hour Podcast
LinkedIn: Jon Thurmond
Twitter: @Jon_Thurmond
Mentioned in the show:
A new word was invented: Circularity (insert facepalm)
All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten: Uncommon Thoughts on Common Things
ADP
Dudesy Podcast
“TwiX” = an answer to what do you call twitter or x these days…thanks Jon for sharing and thanks to whomever came up with it!
What Podcasts is Tom Listening To?
What Now? with Trevor Noah
Punk Rock HR, Laurie Ruettimann
HR Happy Hour with Trish McFarlane and Steve Boese
Where to find your host Tom Horne and Tom’s Engaging HR
LinkedIn: Tom Horne
Personal Twitter: @TomsEngagingHR
Podcast Twitter Page: @EngagingHRPod
Youtube: @Tom’s ENGAGING HR
Instagram: @TomsEngagingHRPod
TikTok: @Toms.engaging.hr
Facebook: Tom’s Engaging HR Podcast
THANK YOU:
Intro and Theme song for Tom’s Engaging HR is “Better” by Break Signals.  Break Signals just released their first studio album “A Steady Frequency” and it absolutly rocks, check it out here:  Break Signals: A Steady Frequency
Fun fact, the song “That Guy”, which is also on the album, was inspired by a magician that was hanging around outside The HR Technology Conference in 2022
Karl Pawlewicz: He was integral with helping with our logo, social media, and answering my 1,000 questions while building out the show.  I appreciate you and your friendship for over 20 years, you’re the man!

Episode 250 - Jon & Wendy say goodbye

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 something for everyone (and not our standard bumper music).
Pick up the amazing Halogi Hot Sauces at https://www.halogihotsauce.com/s/shop.
This episode is sponsored by Mike Sipple, Jr. and the Talent Magnet Institute.  Visit talentmagnet.com/hrsocialhour for a special gift for listeners.
If you'd like a sticker, coaster, or other giveaway, message Jon.
Join us on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month at 7 PM ET for the #HRSocialHour chat on Twitter! 
Be sure to check out our storefront (all profits go to charity): https://www.teepublic.com/user/hrsocialhour

Episode 249 - Jon & Wendy welcome back Steve Browne again

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 operations, the status of his third book, and what he's learned from the podcast over the years. This was silly, a little emotional, and all around fun.
Steve's recommendation:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/paarasparker/
How to reach Steve:
https://twitter.com/sbrownehr
https://www.linkedin.com/in/steveb5/
Check out Wendy with Keirsten Greggs on "TRAP Chat Live" here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOSkpBjRY5c
This episode is sponsored by Mike Sipple, Jr. and the Talent Magnet Institute.  Visit talentmagnet.com/hrsocialhour for a special gift for listeners.
If you'd like a sticker, coaster, or other giveaway, message Jon.
Join us on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month at 7 PM ET for the #HRSocialHour chat on Twitter! 
Be sure to check out our storefront (all profits go to charity): https://www.teepublic.com/user/hrsocialhour

Episode 248 - Jon & Wendy welcome back Melanie Peacock

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. Melanie asked us not to edit out a piece of our conversation, be sure to listen to the end!
Melanie's recommendation:
https://twitter.com/HRODProfessor (Bob Ficken)
How to reach Melanie:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmelaniepeacock-cphr-doublem/
This episode is sponsored by Mike Sipple, Jr. and the Talent Magnet Institute.  Visit talentmagnet.com/hrsocialhour for a special gift for listeners.
If you'd like to leave us a voice message for episode 250, visit speakpipe.com/hrsocialhour by 12/10/22. If you'd like a sticker, coaster, or other giveaway, message Jon.
Join us on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month at 7 PM ET for the #HRSocialHour chat on Twitter! 
Be sure to check out our storefront (all profits go to charity): https://www.teepublic.com/user/hrsocialhour

Episode 247 - Jon & Paul present the HR Marks

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 investigations the right way as an HR pro is critical.
Check out the video we discuss about Chris' company here: 
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/choicesincommunityliving_wwe-recap-activity-6996158881957625857-I_7x/
Paul's article that started the conversation:
https://hrphilosopher.com/2021/09/17/hr-is-professional-wrestling/
How to reach Chris:
https://twitter.com/TheRealGappa
How to reach Paul:
https://twitter.com/HRPaul49
This episode is sponsored by Mike Sipple, Jr. and the Talent Magnet Institute.  Visit talentmagnet.com/hrsocialhour for a special gift for listeners.
If you'd like to leave us a voice message for episode 250, visit speakpipe.com/hrsocialhour by 12/10/22. If you'd like a sticker, coaster, or other giveaway, message Jon.
Join us on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month at 7 PM ET for the #HRSocialHour chat on Twitter! 
Be sure to check out our storefront (all profits go to charity): https://www.teepublic.com/user/hrsocialhour

Episode 246 -The 2022 Pop Culture Roundtable

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 our favorite TV shows, movies, music, and podcasts! Spoiler warnings for Star Wars, Batman, Harry Potter, and everything else discussed. Hope you discover something new to check out.
How to reach Lorena:
https://twitter.com/lpabonhr
How to reach Michael:
https://twitter.com/mjmullady
How to reach Chris:
https://twitter.com/ChrisOrozco72
If you'd like to leave us a voice message for episode 250, visit speakpipe.com/hrsocialhour.  If you'd like a sticker, coaster, or other giveaway, message Jon.
This episode is sponsored by Namely.  Visit namely.com/hrsocialhour to make the change to Namely and get your first month free!
Join us on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month at 7 PM ET for the #HRSocialHour chat on Twitter! 
Be sure to check out our storefront (all profits go to charity): https://www.teepublic.com/user/hrsocialhour

Episode 245 - Jon & Wendy talk to Deborah Jeffries

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 issue HR pros will be facing in 2023. Deborah is now one of our "West Coast correspondents" as she shares what's going in the Pacific Northwest.
Deborah's recommendation:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeniferlambert/
How to reach Deborah:
https://twitter.com/frappegirl
https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahjeffries/
If you'd like to leave us a voice message for episode 250, visit speakpipe.com/hrsocialhour.  If you'd like a sticker, coaster, or other giveaway, message Jon.
This episode is sponsored by Namely.  Visit namely.com/hrsocialhour to make the change to Namely and get your first month free!
Join us on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month at 7 PM ET for the #HRSocialHour chat on Twitter! 
Be sure to check out our storefront (all profits go to charity): https://www.teepublic.com/user/hrsocialhour

Episode 244 - Jon & Wendy talk to Niki Ramirez

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 from in person event participants when she's speaking, and more!  
Niki's recommendation:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkarthikramanan/ (Dr. Karthik Ramanan)
How to reach Niki:
https://twitter.com/AskHRAnswers
https://www.linkedin.com/in/niki-ramirez-mba-phr-shrm-cp-thrp-65b93710/
If you'd like to leave us a voice message for episode 250, visit speakpipe.com/hrsocialhour.
This episode is sponsored by Namely.  Visit namely.com/hrsocialhour to make the change to Namely and get your first month free!
Join us on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month at 7 PM ET for the #HRSocialHour chat on Twitter! 
Be sure to check out our storefront (all profits go to charity): https://www.teepublic.com/user/hrsocialhour

Episode 243 - Jon & Wendy talk to Julie & Chad Sowash

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 for HR, where Chad sees HR tech headed, and more. There's plenty of podcast talk and we were excited to have them on together.
Julie's recommendation:
linkedin.com/company/harper-slade-llc-racial-equity-advisors/ (Nikki Lanier)
Chad's recommendation:
https://twitter.com/Maya_HuberHR (Maya Huber)
How to reach Julie:
https://twitter.com/JulieSowash
https://www.disabilitytalent.org/
https://www.crazyandtheking.com/
How to reach Chad:
https://twitter.com/Chad_Sowash
https://www.chadcheese.com/
If you'd like to leave us a voice message for episode 250, visit speakpipe.com/hrsocialhour.
This episode is sponsored by Namely.  Visit namely.com/hrsocialhour to make the change to Namely and get your first month free!
Join us on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month at 7 PM ET for the #HRSocialHour chat on Twitter! 
Be sure to check out our storefront (all profits go to charity): https://www.teepublic.com/user/hrsocialhour

Episode 242 - Jon & Wendy welcome back Jennifer McClure

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 with in 2023, the return of Disrupt events, and the relaunch of the Impact Makers Podcast! This is a super sized episode with one of our favorite humans with more BTS talk than you'd expect in an HR related podcast.
Jennifer's recommendations:
https://twitter.com/JeffHarryPlay (Jeff Harry)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-villanueva-cprw/ (Chris Villanueva)
How reach Jennifer:
jennifermcclure.net
If you'd like to leave us a voice message for episode 250, visit speakpipe.com/hrsocialhour.
This episode is sponsored by Mystery.  They work with organizations to bring teams together through magical experiences and powerful insights.  Go to trymystery.com/hrsocial to get two events for the price of one.
Join us on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month at 7 PM ET for the #HRSocialHour chat on Twitter! 
Be sure to check out our storefront (all profits go to charity): https://www.teepublic.com/user/hrsocialhour