The HR Social Hour Half Hour Podcast

Episode 186 - Jon & Wendy talk to Jules Breslin

We're joined by Jules Breslin, Leadership Engagement Director for the Talent Magnet Institute in Cincinnati, OH.   We talk about joining TMI, changes they've made to their learning platform, and Jules tells us the biggest decision she made on a whim (and it's big).  There's musical talk, too!
Jules' recommendation:
https://twitter.com/EmmanuelAcho
How to reach Jules:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/julesbreslin/
See Jon speak at JobCon 2021 on 09/23 at 2 PM Eastern!  Register at https://jobcon.xprevents.com/.
See Jon and Wendy talk "The Great Resignation" with Intoo on 09/30 at 3 PM Eastern!  Register at https://go.intoo.com/2021-09-30-GreatResignation_Webinar-Registration.html.
This episode is sponsored by the Talent Magnet Institute.  Visit talentmagnet.com to enroll today. 
 
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 185 - Jon & Wendy talk to Karen Michael

We're joined by Karen Michael, Owner of KarenMichael PLC in Richmond, VA.  We talk about how she gravitate to HR and employment law, what's surprised her in the last year from a legal perspective, and how writing her new book, "Stay Hired: Thriving & Surviving in the 21st Century Workplace" is the hardest thing she's done.
Karen's recommendation:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrina-grider-498656127/
How to reach Karen:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/karen-michael-7b0b1a7/
https://karenmichaelconsulting.com/
Order "Stay Hired" via Amazon here.
See Jon speak at JobCon 2021 on 09/23 at 2 PM Eastern!  Register at https://jobcon.xprevents.com/.
This episode is sponsored by the Talent Magnet Institute.  Visit talentmagnet.com to enroll today. 
 
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 184 - The Best of HR Wonder Women Volume 1

In this special compilation, Wendy shares some favorite moments from the first 5 HR Wonder Women episodes. You'll hear from Margaret Spence, Sarah Morgan, Elena Valentine, Aiko Bethea, and Tamara Rasberry. You'll get their thoughts on leadership training for women, intention vs impact, owning your vulnerability, taking DEI beyond your recruitment pool, and why it is important to understand your employee's personal life doesn't end at your doorway.
 
How to reach the guests:
Margaret Spence https://twitter.com/margaretspence
Sarah Morgan https://twitter.com/TheBuzzOnHR
Elena Valentine https://twitter.com/skillscout
Aiko Bethea https://www.linkedin.com/in/aikobethea/
Tamara Rasberry https://twitter.com/tmrasberry
 
This episode is sponsored by the Talent Magnet Institute.  Visit talentmagnet.com to enroll today. 
 
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 183 - Jon & Wendy present Where Are They Now 6.5 (Mary Faulkner)

In our latest "Where Are They Now," we catch up with our pal Mary Faulkner!  We talk about her move to consulting, writing for yourself, root beer, and more.  Since there's only one guest, Jon and Wendy catch up about Wendy's travels, upcoming conferences, and what's the story on her ice cream business?
How to reach Mary:
https://twitter.com/mfaulkner43
https://www.linkedin.com/in/maryfaulkner1/
Check out Tom Horne's "All About HR" Podcast:
https://allabouthr.podbean.com/
This episode is sponsored by the original #HRSocialHour sponsor, Namely!  Visit namely.com to learn more about making the switch with your business today.
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 182 - Jon & Wendy talk to Tommie Deaner

We're joined by Tomako "Tommie" Deaner, CEO of Tobu Advisors in Richmond, VA.  Tommie also happens to be Jon's former boss and co-worker.  We discuss her path to HR, challenges the leaders she coaches are facing, and Tommie shares some stories about Jon.  Many of you don't know Tommie and you'll want to after hearing this episode.
Tommie's recommendations:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelbouman/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/colleenmckenna/
How to reach Tommie:
https://www.tobuadvisors.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tommiedeaner/
Sign up for Jon's webinar with Paycor happening 8/26/2021 at 11 AM Eastern here.
Sign up for DisruptHR Brookings happening 09/02/2021 at 4:30 PM Central here.
This episode is sponsored by the original #HRSocialHour sponsor, Namely!  Visit namely.com to learn more about making the switch with your business today.
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 181 - Jon & Wendy talk to Mandy Johnson

We're joined from the future by Mandy Johnson, Workplace Strategist, author, and speaker in Queensland, Australia.  Mandy's story of getting into HR is one for the ages and we discuss how her clients are dealing with the labor shortages caused by the pandemic.  There's also ample snake talk.  Mandy has been an amazing part of our Twitter chat for some time and we're excited to have her on the show!
Mandy's recommendation:
https://twitter.com/yasgrigaliunas (Yasmin Grigaliunas)
How to reach Mandy:
https://mandyjohnson.co/
Sign up for Jon's webinar with Paycor happening 8/26/2021 at 11 AM Eastern here.
Sign up for DisruptHR Brookings happening 09/02/2021 at 4:30 PM Central here.
This episode is sponsored by the original #HRSocialHour sponsor, Namely!  Visit namely.com to learn more about making the switch with your business today.
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 180 - Jon & Wendy talk to Cheri Brenton

We're joined by Cheri Brenton, Human Resources Director of ARC Community Services, Inc. in Madison, WI.  We talk about her move to HR, changing jobs during the pandemic, and the challenges of working in human services.  Cheri also tells us what she's reading and what time she's reading it (hint: it's REALLY early in the morning).
Cheri's recommendation:
https://twitter.com/HarmonyInsights (Erich Kurschat)
How to reach Cheri:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/cheri-brenton/
https://twitter.com/BrentonCheri
Sign up for Jon's webinar with Paycor happening 8/26/2021 at 11 AM Eastern here.
This episode is sponsored by the original #HRSocialHour sponsor, Namely!  Visit namely.com to learn more about making the switch with your business today.
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 179 - Jon & Wendy talk to Rocki Howard

We're joined by Rocki Howard, Chief Diversity Officer of Smart Recruiters in Jacksonville, FL.  We discuss her path to recruiting, what she believes organizations will be focused on when it comes to diversity and recruiting over the next few years, and what Rocki is doing with her "The Voices of Diversity" podcast.  There's even some Big Burrito talk for those of you that may have been in the Chicagoland area in the late 80s/early 90s.
Rocki's recommendation:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/johngrahamcreative (John Graham)
How to reach Rocki:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/rockihoward/
https://thevoicesofdiversity.com/
This episode is sponsored by Huler.  To learn more and sign up for a free trial, visit huler.io.
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 178 - Jon & Wendy talk to Chris Hadley

We're joined by Chris Hadley, Healthcare Recruiter in the Dayton, OH area.  We discuss the challenges of agency recruiting, how Chris prepared for his PHR certification test, and there's more wrestling talk than ever before.
Chris' recommendation:
https://twitter.com/shiftyes (Galen Emanuele)
How to reach Chris:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/christopherhadley1/
https://twitter.com/TheRealGappa
This episode is sponsored by Huler.  To learn more and sign up for a free trial, visit huler.io.
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 177 - The#HRSocialHour Pop Culture Roundtable Mid Year Review

In this "lost" episode of the Pop Culture Roundtable, Jon, Michael Mullady, Lorena Pabón, and Chris Orozco each pick one "thing" that they've enjoyed in the first half of the year.  There's plenty of movie, music, and TV talk, you may even learn more about the Jonas Brother than you could imagine!
How to reach the roundtable:
https://twitter.com/lpabonhr
https://twitter.com/mjmullady
https://twitter.com/ChrisOrozco72
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCTvNKIivGuR1Sda8kUfB4mA?sub_confirmation=1 (Chris' YouTube channel, be sure to subscribe!)
This episode is sponsored by Huler.  To learn more and sign up for a free trial, visit huler.io.
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