Business

Episode 48 - Jon & Wendy talk to Andi Devers

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 biggest question the HRSocialHour faces, "Is Die Hard a Christmas movie?"  Jon and Wendy also say farewell to the Hostile Work Environment podcast, which you should listen to if you haven't already (hwepodcast.com).
Andi's recommendations:
https://blog.shrm.org/
https://twitter.com/JenniferMcClure
https://twitter.com/AdamMGrant
How to reach Andi:
https://twitter.com/thegirlinhr
Be sure to join us the 4th Sunday of each month at 7 PM Eastern for the #HRSocialHour chat on Twitter!

Episode 47 - Jon & Wendy talk to Anthony Paradiso

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 Craigslist, unconscious bias, and Anthony's volunteering at all levels with SHRM.
Anthony's recommendations:
https://www.hrdive.com/
https://twitter.com/Eric_B_Meyer
How to contact Anthony:
https://twitter.com/allthingzap
https://www.linkedin.com/in/aparadiso/
Be sure to join us the 4th Sunday of each month at 7 PM Eastern for the #HRSocialHour chat on Twitter!

Episode 46 - Jon & Wendy talk to Baskaran Ambalavanan

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. 
Baskaran's recommendations:
https://twitter.com/Josh_Bersin
https://twitter.com/jasonaverbook
How to reach Baskaran:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/baski/
https://twitter.com/baski_LA
Be sure to join us the 4th Sunday of each month at 7 PM Eastern for the #HRSocialHour chat on Twitter!

Episode 45 - Jon & Wendy talk to Jason Lauritsen

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:
https://twitter.com/JohnSumser
https://twitter.com/heatherbussing
https://twitter.com/Josh_Bersin
How to reach Jason:
https://jasonlauritsen.com/
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HRSocialHour Wonder Women Episode 4 - Wendy & Anne talk to Aiko Bethea

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:
Cher Jones
Avis Jones-Deweever
 
 How to reach Aiko:
aiko@rarecoaching.net
Instagram: rare_coach
 
Thanks to Skill Scout for their production assistance on this episode.

Episode 44 - Jon & Wendy talk to Michael Vandervort

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 representative to corporate, the latest iteration of Drive Thru, and connecting through social media.
Michael's recommendations:
https://twitter.com/bryanwempen
https://www.hrpa.ca/
How to reach Michael:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelvandervort/
https://twitter.com/MikeVanDervort
http://www.blogtalkradio.com/drivethruhr
Be sure to join us the 4th Sunday of each month at 7 PM Eastern for the #HRSocialHour chat on Twitter!

Episode 43 - Jon & Wendy talk to John Hudson

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 recommendations:
Peak Performance
How to contact John:
https://twitter.com/johnphudson
https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnphudson1/
https://johnphudson.wordpress.com/
This episode is sponsored by Namely.  Namely serves mid-sized companies with the all-in-one HR platform employees love to use.  Visit namely.com/podcast today for a demo.
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Episode 42 - Jon & Wendy talk to Mollie Lombardi

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 coming to HR, and why Mollie started HR Gives Back.  It's our Thanksgiving 2018 episode and couldn't think of a better guest.  
Mollie's recommendations:
https://laurieruettimann.com/
https://timsackett.com/
https://www.hrcapitalist.com/ (Kris Dunn)
How to reach Mollie:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mollielombardi/
https://twitter.com/mollielombardi
https://www.hrgivesback.org/ (please consider making a donation)
Be sure to join us the 4th Sunday of each month at 7 PM Eastern for the #HRSocialHour chat on Twitter!

Episode 41 - Jon & Wendy talk to Katrina Kibben

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 Katrina named her company. 
Katrina's recommendations:
http://laurieruettimann.com/
https://twitter.com/SourceCon
https://mikekim.com/
How to reach Katrina:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrinakibben/
https://twitter.com/KatrinaKibben
https://www.threeearsmedia.com/
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HRSocialHour Wonder Women Episode 3 - Wendy & Anne talk to Elena Valentine

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 attract and retain employees. Wendy and Anne talk to Elena about her efforts to create a diverse staff and “drink her own champagne.”
 
Elena’s recommendations:
 
Brene Brown 
 
You can find Elena online:
https://www.skillscout.com/
https://twitter.com/skillscout
https://www.instagram.com/skillscoutjobs/