Business

Episode 40 - Jon & Wendy talk to Josh Rock

We're joined by Josh Rock, Recruiter & Sourcing Strategist for Fairview Health in St. Cloud, MN. This is our very special hockey episode where Josh talks #HRPuckheads, recruiting challenges for a non-profit organization, and more hockey.
Josh's recommendation:
HR on Purpose by Steve Browne
How to reach Josh:
https://twitter.com/JRock96
https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshrock/
Be sure to join us the 4th Sunday of each month at 7 PM Eastern for the #HRSocialHour chat on Twitter!
 

Episode 39 - Jon & Wendy talk to Jillian Caswell

We're joined by Jillian Caswell, an HR and recruiting pro in Anchorage, AK.  She tells us about the challenges recruiting in Alaska (the "talent puddle" as Jillian calls it), working with her local SHRM chapter, and Jillian shares her love of podcasts.
Jillian's recommendations:
https://hrjazzy.blog/ 
https://www.askamanager.org/
How to reach Jillian:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jilliancaswell/
https://twitter.com/JillianACaswell
Be sure to join us the 4th Sunday of each month at 7 PM Eastern for the #HRSocialHour chat on Twitter!

Episode 38 - Jon & Wendy talk to Joey Price

We're joined by Joey Price, CEO of Jumpstart HR and host of the "Business, Life, and Coffee" podcast. We talk about the challenges Joey sees with his client base, offers advice to podcasters getting started, and talks Snarky Puppy which freaks Jon out.
Joey's recommendations:
https://twitter.com/CzarinaofHR (Janine Truitt)
https://twitter.com/MikeHaberman
https://twitter.com/Lars
How to reach Joey:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/joeyvprice/
https://twitter.com/joeyvpriceHR
http://jumpstart-hr.com/
https://www.businesslifeandcoffee.com/
Be sure to join us the 4th Sunday of each month at 7 PM Eastern for the #HRSocialHour chat on Twitter!

Episode 37 - Jon & Wendy talk to Jeff Palkowski

We're joined by Jeff Palkowski, a public sector HR Specialist in Madison, WI.  We talk about the differences in working in the private and public sector, Jeff's participation in SHRM advocacy, free range dogs, and how he came up with HR Sushi Bar.  Jon also says farewell to one of his favorite non HR podcasts.
Jeff's recommendations (other than Steve Browne):
https://twitter.com/LouisLessig
http://www.advocacy.shrm.org/home?0
https://twitter.com/LouA
How to reach Jeff:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffpalkowski/
https://twitter.com/JeffPally
https://hrsushibar.wordpress.com/
Be sure to join us the 4th Sunday of each month at 7 PM Eastern for the #HRSocialHour chat on Twitter!
 

Special Episode - Jon talks to Sara Potecha

In this special one on one interview, Jon talks to Sara Potecha, author of "West Point Woman: How Character is Created and Leadership is Learned. Jon and Sara worked together and you'll see why Jon is such a big fan. Sara talks about her experience as one of the first female cadets as the US Military Academy, leadership lessons learned there, and how she applied those skills when entering the civilian workforce. She also shares tips for employers about hiring veterans and how to go about writing your first book.
"West Point Woman" is now available for purchase and a portion of all book sales will be donated to veterans' charities:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/1948238063
How to reach Sara:
http://www.sarapotecha.com/
 

Episode 36 - Jon & Wendy talk to Lorena Pabón

We're joined by Lorena Pabón, an HR Coordinator in the greater Orlando, FL area.  We talk about how she decided to pursue degrees in HR, the biggest surprise she's found as a practitioner, and about the time she told her one of her favorite musicians how much she loved him.
Lorena's recommendations:
http://www.evilhrlady.org/ (Suzanne Lucas)
https://www.bloglovin.com/
How to reach Lorena:
https://twitter.com/lpabonhr
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorenapabon/
https://thefutureofhr.wordpress.com/
Be sure to join us the 4th Sunday of each month at 7 PM Eastern for the #HRSocialHour chat on Twitter!

HRSocialHour Wonder Women Episode 2 - Wendy & Anne talk to Sarah Morgan

In the 2nd episode of HRWonderWomen, Wendy & Anne talk with Sarah Morgan, also known as the Buzz on HR. We talk about how white women and HR can be allies to WOC and Sarah's annual blogging challenge: #BlackBlogsMatter (check out the hashtag on Twitter for last year's challenge and watch for 2019).
 
Sarah's podcast recommendations:
 
Cy Wakeman
Everyday Leaders with Chris Plake
The Productive Woman
Side Hustle Pro with Nicaila Matthews Okome 
 
Find Sarah Morgan on most social media sites as BuzzonHR.

Episode 35 - Jon & Wendy talk to Sarah Noll Wilson

We're joined by Sarah Noll Wilson, an Executive Coach, Speaker, and Learning & Development professor from Des Moines, IA. Jon tries very hard not to fanboy out through the episode (he's a big fan). We talk about how Sarah's theater background helped prepare her for business, how to be a great manager, and she and Wendy bond over Bob's Burger's. It's super fun and we know you'll be a fan of Sarah's after listening, too.
Sarah's recommendations:
https://twitter.com/tashaeurich
https://twitter.com/CreatingWE
https://twitter.com/criswildermuth
How to reach Sarah:
http://sarahnollwilson.com/
Be sure to join us the 4th Sunday of each month at 7 PM Eastern for the #HRSocialHour chat on Twitter!

Episode 34 - Jon & Wendy talk to Laurie Ruettimann

We're joined by Laurie Ruettimann, speaker, host of the "Let's Fix Work" podcast, and "the most beguiling person in HR" according to Jon.  We talk about what she learned in corporate HR, what we enjoy about podcasting, and Laurie tells us about her dream job.  
Laurie's recommendations:
https://twitter.com/kris_dunn
https://twitter.com/Victorio_M
https://twitter.com/Frannyo
How to reach Laurie:
http://laurieruettimann.com/
Be sure to join us the 4th Sunday of each month at 7 PM Eastern for the #HRSocialHour chat on Twitter!

Richmond SHRM Leadership Conference Special Edition - Jon talks to John Martin

Richmond SHRM is holding their Leadership Conference on Thursday, October 11.  In this special episode, Jon talks to John Martin, the conference's opening keynote speaker.  John is the CEO and Managing Partner of SIR's Institute of Tomorrow.
How to reach John:
https://www.institutefortomorrow.com/
For more information and tickets to the Leadership Conference:
https://www.richmondshrm.org/page/2018ConferenceHome