The HR Social Hour Half Hour Podcast

Episode 81 - Jon & Wendy talk to Jenni Stone

We're joined by Jenni Stone, Human Resources Director and Partner of HR Shield in Greenville, SC.  We talk about Jenni's very unique first HR job, taking part in the SHRM19 Blog Squad, and what it's like to have "helium hands."
Jenni's recommendation:
Tracie Sponenberg
How to reach Jenni:
https://twitter.com/HRRockStar1
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennistone/
This episode is sponsored by balanceTRAK. Visit www.balancetrak.com/social to schedule a demonstration.
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Special Episode - Jon & Wendy talk to Manoj Tiwari of balanceTRAK

In this special episode, we're joined by Manoj Tiwari, Vice President of Business & Product Development for balanceTRAK, our sponsor for the month of September.  We talk about Manoj's career in HR technology and helping customers find the best solutions, how balanceTRAK differentiates from other Applicant Tracking Systems on the market, and Manoj shares his love of music and theater.  
Manoj's recommendations:
https://twitter.com/Madtarquin (Madeline Laurano)
https://twitter.com/TimSackett
How to reach Manoj:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/manoj-tiwari-0977b53/
https://twitter.com/TalentTechie
Visit www.balancetrak.com/social to schedule a demo, and join us on 09/22/19 for our monthly #HRSocialHour chat on Twitter being co-hosted by balanceTRAK!

Episode 80 - Jon & Wendy talk to Khalilah Olokunola

We're joined by Khalilah "KO" Olokunola, VP of Human Resources for TRU Colors Brewing in Wilmington, NC.  We talk about KO's journey from losing her name to the Department of Corrections to becoming an HR professional, the importance of building the right culture for an organization, and KO offers ideas on how other HR practitioners can work through resistance when it comes to "second chance" hiring.  
KO's recommendation:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/valerie-d-miller/
How to reach KO:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/khalilah-ko-olokunola-5128ba55/
https://twitter.com/Khalilahequips
http://www.khalilaholokunola.com/
This episode is sponsored by balanceTRAK. Visit www.balancetrak.com/social to schedule a demonstration.
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HR Florida 2019 Special - Jon & Wendy talk to the #HRFL19 Social Media Team

In this special "live on tape" recording, we talk to the rest of the social media team for HR Florida's 2019 conference: Jazmine Wilkes, Amanda Brunson, and Lorena Pabón.  We catch up with everyone about what they're doing now outside of the conference, the highlights of HRFL19, the perks of being a VIP, and laugh a lot.  It was great to spend time with all these amazing HR pros at a fantastic event.
How to reach Jazmine:
https://twitter.com/HRJazzy
How to reach Amanda:
https://twitter.com/TheHRPanda
How to reach Lorena:
https://twitter.com/lpabonhr
Thanks again to Heather Deyrieux, Deborah Herman, and the entire #HRFL19 committee for having us take part!

Episode 79 - Jon & Wendy talk to Erin Stevens

We're joined by Erin Stevens, Corporate Recruiter with MasterBrand Cabinets in the Louisville, KY area. We talk about moving from music into HR, getting involved with SHRM at the local level early in her career, and NCIS gets even more love from another guest.
Erin's recommendation:
https://twitter.com/HR2CEO (Mike Shaw)
How to reach Erin:
https://twitter.com/ErinMStevens
https://www.linkedin.com/in/erinmstevensphr/
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Episode 78 - Jon & Wendy talk to Vadim Liberman

We're joined by Vadim Liberman, Strategy & Insights lead with The Starr Conspiracy in New York City.  We talk about being a workplace renegade, Disrupt HR, what we really mean when we talk about "authentic self" in the workplace, and Vadim gives his honest opinion on Independence Day 2.
Vadim's recommendation:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dinafriedel/
How to reach Vadim:
https://vadimliberman.com/
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HRSocialHour Wonder Women Episode 12 - Wendy & Anne talk to Kellie Wagner

Wendy & Anne talk to Kellie Wagner, a DEI expert, CEO and Founder of The Collective-A DEI lab  https://hello-collective.com/.  We talk a lot about inclusion.We love the work that Kellie is doing in this area and can't wait to see what they do next.
Kellie's recommendations:
 
Ellen Pao https://twitter.com/ekp
Aubrey Blanche https://twitter.com/adblanche
Michelle Kim https://twitter.com/mjmichellekim
Brene Brown https://twitter.com/BreneBrown
 
Where to find Kellie:
 
https://twitter.com/kelliemwagner 
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kelliemwagner/

Episode 77 - Jon & Wendy talk to Erich Kurschat

We're joined by Erich Kurschat, owner of Harmony Insights in Chicago, IL.  We talk about making the transition from corporate HR to owning a business, why he's a "DISC nerd," and the unexpected success of HR Hot Seat.
Erich's recommendation:
Paul LaLonde
How to reach Erich:
http://harmonyinsights.com/
https://www.meetup.com/HRHotSeat-Chicago/
If you're in the Charlottesville, VA area, be sure to see Jon at Charlottesville SHRM's 2019 conference on September 10! For more information, visit https://www.cvilleshrm.org/annual-conference.
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Episode 76 - Jon & Wendy talk to Mike Sipple, Jr.

We're joined by Mike Sipple, Jr., President of Centennial, Inc. in Cincinnati, OH and host of the Talent Magnet Institute Podcast.  In our 4th HR podcast crossover, we talk to Mike about joining the family business of executive search, issues he sees many leaders facing personally today, and how podcasting has helped him build community.  It's a fantastic conversation and you'll see why we are such fans.
Mike's recommendation:
#HRTribe
How to reach Mike:
mikesipplejr.com
Be sure to join us the 4th Sunday of each month at 7 PM ET for the #HRSocialHour chat on Twitter!
 

Episode 75 - Jon & Wendy talk to Diane Fennig

We're joined by Diane Fennig, Senior Consultant with The Human Capital Group in Atlanta, GA.  We talk about working in higher education and the changes she's seen in students over the years, what it was like to serve as a first time "Blog Squad" member for SHRM19, and Diane and Jon bond over Ina Garten.
Diane's recommendations:
https://twitter.com/doublempeacock
https://twitter.com/conmkw
How to reach Diane:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dianefennig/
https://twitter.com/FansofFennig
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