The HR Social Hour Half Hour Podcast

Special Episode - Jon & Wendy talk to Ashley Hurney of MTM Recognition

We're joined by Ashley Hurney, Director of Marketing for MTM Recognition in Oklahoma City, OK.  We talk about her journey from intern to full time employment with MTM, why employee recognition is critical right now, and the changes Ashley has seen in the recognition landscape during her time at MTM.  She has 2 answers to almost every question, we had an absolute blast!
Ashley's recommendation:
Terrance Craft
How to reach Ashley:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-hurney/
https://www.instagram.com/ashleyhurney/
How to reach MTM Recognition:
https://mtmrecognition.com/
This episode is sponsored by MTM Recognition.

Episode 134 - Jon & Wendy talk to Nicky Hoyland

For our latest international episode, we're joined by Nicky Hoyland, CEO of MCG in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England.  We talk about her journey from Learning & Development to starting an HR tech firm, the value of "people first" in your tech implementation, how to engage your vendors with each other, and what Nicky sees coming soon to the tech space (besides her next product launch, Huler).
Nicky's recommendation:
https://twitter.com/heathermcgowan
How to reach Nicky:
https://twitter.com/thenickyh
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickyhoyland/
https://www.huler.io/
Share this episode during our Pledge Drive using #ListenToHRSH.
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 133 - Jon & Wendy talk to Jay Stephany

We're joined by Jay Stephany, HR Generalist with Network Health in Appleton, WI.  We discuss Jay's move to a Generalist role after a long career in Talent Acquisition, why he is engaged with the technical college system in Wisconsin, and Jay explains why he truly downloads the podcast.
Jay's recommendation:
https://twitter.com/DuncanJWardle
How to reach Jay:
https://twitter.com/jaystephany
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaystephany/
Share this episode during our Pledge Drive using #ListenToHRSH.
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 132 - Jon & Wendy talk to Melanie Helman

We're joined by Melanie Helman, an HR Manager with an electrical co-operative in Ohio.  We talk about HR issues in the electric utility industry (a first for us!), fruit wine of the 1970s, and much more.  It's also the start of our first annual Pledge Drive, share the show using #ListenToHRSH to pledge your support!
Melanie's recommendations:
Tracie Sponenberg
Kate Bischoff
How to reach Melanie:
https://twitter.com/melanie_helman
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 131- Jon & Wendy talk to Jay Polaki

We're joined by Jay Polaki, Founder and CEO of HR Geckos in the greater Washington, DC area.  We talk about her journey in HR, bots, how to learn to embrace technology, and kite fighting.  There's a lot of firsts in this show that you won't want to miss!
Jay's recommendation:
Steve Browne
How to reach Jay:
https://twitter.com/jaypolaki
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jpolaki/
http://hrgeckos.com/
This episode is brought to you by our friends at the Talent Magnet Institute.  To learn more about joining the TMI community, visit https://www.talentmagnetinstitute.com/join-community.
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 130 - Jon & Wendy talk to Julie Turney

In our latest international episode, we're joined by Julie Turney, People Champion and HR Disrupter in Barbados.  We discuss HR challenges in the country, why she got involved in Disrupt HR, and it's an HR podcasts crossover as we talk about Julie's show "HR Sound Off." (we'll be appearing on it soon)
Julie's recommendation:
Cher Jones
How to reach Julie:
https://twitter.com/iamjulieturney
https://hratheart.co/
This episode is brought to you by our friends at the Talent Magnet Institute.  To learn more about joining the TMI community, visit https://www.talentmagnetinstitute.com/join-community.
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 129 - Jon & Wendy talk to Shenise Cook

We're joined by Shenise Cook, an HR professional in Chicago, IL.  We talk about HR in higher education, how Shenise got started on Twitter, and we update our conference season schedule.
Shenise recommends you follow everyone she does.
How to reach Shenise:
https://twitter.com/HrShenise
This episode is brought to you by our friends at the Talent Magnet Institute.  To learn more about joining the TMI community, visit https://www.talentmagnetinstitute.com/join-community.
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 128 - Jon & Wendy talk to Emily Endert

We're joined by Emily Endert, Director of Human Resources at Covenant Woods in Richmond, VA.  We talk about challenges of relationships in long term care, being part of ASHHRA, and scrapbooking.  Jon also geeks out Emily's connection to HR history in Richmond.
 
Emily's recommendation:
Wendy
 
How to reach Emily:
https://twitter.com/EmilyECHHR
https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilyendertsphr/
 
This episode is brought to you by our friends at the Talent Magnet Institute.  To learn more about joining the TMI community, visit https://www.talentmagnetinstitute.com/join-community.
 
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 127 - Jon & Wendy talk to Rachel Cupples

It's an all Talent Acquisition episode!  We're joined by Rachel Cupples, T/A professional in the greater Seattle, WA area.  We discuss her start in Talent Acquisition, if T/A is "real" HR, and the power of #RecruiterTwitter.  There's even some Wonder Woman talk!
 
Rachel's recommendations:
 
https://twitter.com/EastSideStaff (Laura Mazzullo)
Virginia McKenzie
 
How to reach Rachel:
 
https://twitter.com/recruitingSHEro
https://www.linkedin.com/in/recruitingshero/
 
This episode is brought to you by our friends at the Talent Magnet Institute.  To learn more and become a TMI Insider, visit https://www.talentmagnetinstitute.com/.
 
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

Special Episode - Jon & Wendy talk to Mike Sipple Jr. of Talent Magnet Institute

We're joined by the CEO & Co-founder of the Talent Magnet Institute, Mike Sipple Jr.  We discuss the origins of TMI, why Mike's team has developed a new subscription model for leadership development, and why Mike stays involved in the #HRSocialHour community.
We are excited to be sponsored by Talent Magnet Institute for July and August 2020 and Mike will be co-hosting our Twitter chat on August 9th at 7 PM ET where we'll discuss holistic leadership!
To learn more about TMI and Mike, visit https://linktr.ee/mikesipplejr.