The HR Social Hour Half Hour Podcast

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/
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 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/
 
 

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.