Welcome back to All About HR! In this episode, host Laura Hundley sits down with Ed Brzychcy, a versatile expert with a career spanning the military, academia, and entrepreneurship. Ed shares his wealth of experience in consulting organizations on building effective teams, executing new strategies, and fostering innovative mindsets. Ed delves into the intricacies of organizational culture, defining it as the unspoken norms and behaviors that unify a team. He discusses the importance of...

In this episode of 'All About HR', host Laura Hundley delves into the transformative potential of AI in human resources with expert Michelle LeFavor. With over 15 years at top consumer brands like Nike and Wayfair, Michelle now focuses on AI adoption, helping organizations enhance productivity and creativity. They discuss AI's role in applicant tracking, job requisition writing, bias reduction, and employee engagement. Michelle also shares practical tips for using AI in everyday life and...

This episode features an engaging conversation between Laura Hundley and Dana Skaggs about setting boundaries, work-life balance, and the importance of addressing mental health in the workplace. Dana, known as the Queen of Boundaries, shares insights on recognizing boundary issues, dealing with difficult coworkers, and seeking therapy without stigma. She also discusses her upcoming course and resources for managing boundaries effectively. About our Guest: Meet Dana, also known as the Queen of...

This episode delves into the importance of gratitude in personal and professional life, discussing the benefits, effects on mental health, and practical strategies to incorporate gratitude. Dr. Peggy DeLong shares personal anecdotes, insights, and recommendations for building a gratitude practice, emphasizing its impact on individual well-being and workplace dynamics. About Our Guest:  Dr. Peggy DeLong is a psychologist, known as The Gratitude Psychologist. She teaches people how to harness...

Vanessa Zazueta joins us to discuss how HR leaders can help employees thrive in their personal and professional lives by focusing on three wellbeing pillars: physical, mental, and financial health.

Episode 35: Erich Kurschat Talks About Creating Meaningful Connections 9/13/2023 Erich joins us to talk about creating meaningful connections, building community and developing lasting relationships.  We also delve into our time spent both working in the restaurant industry.  Erich is passionate about helping organizations build and grow teams that value productive communication with diverse personality styles.  He provides insight into DISC and how it can help transform organizations.  Noted...

8/29/2023  Karen Eber joins us to talk about the power and importance of great storytelling. With the upcoming release of her book “The Perfect Story”, I couldn’t be more excited to have had the opportunity to sit down with her. Can eating crayons change your eye color? What if Dolly Parton wrote the song 9 to 5 today, what would that song be? Just a few of the questions that get answered in this masterclass on storytelling.   Noted in Podcast:  HR HOTSAUCE “Favorite song to bring you out of...

8/15/2023 Claire Stroh, MBA, PHR, SHRM-CP is currently the Director of Technology Talent Management at Lighthouse Technology Services and President & CEO of Claire is Coaching. She has used LinkedIn and Twitter to build her personal brand and uncover new opportunities for herself and the companies she’s worked for and she’s passionate about helping others do the same! She is currently on the board of the Buffalo Niagara Human Resources Association, a member of SHRM’s young professional...

5/24/2023 Today we delve into another great topic that you all know about but most likely don’t realize the true power of.  Sue Collin joins us to talk about the best practices for collecting, utilizing, and driving action with Qualitative Data.  So often quantitative data takes the spotlight, X% said Y, and so forth but the power of understanding the why behind the data is just as powerful.  Tune in and learn the important nuances around leveraging Qualitative Data.   Noted in Podcast: HR...

Episode 32: Paul LaLonde Shares How Philosophy is a Difference-Making Pursuit in Life & Business 5/10/2023 Today's conversation covers some serious ground!  We talk about Stone Cold Steve Austin and Metallica before diving into a phenomenal conversation about Paul’s approach to bringing Philosophy to both his life and work.  Noted in Podcast: HR HOTSAUCE “Favorite song to bring you out of a funk playlist” : Metallica: Blackened   What Paul is listening to: Metallica’s new album 72...

Episode 31: Quinton Barrett Breaks Down People Element’s 2023 Global Engagement Report Data 4/18/23 Each year People Element compiles all their global engagement data and publishes a comprehensive report that covers the state of engagement across all industries over the previous year.  In today's episode, People Element’s top Analyst, Quinton Barrett, unpacks the key elements of engagement from that report.  He also hosted a webinar on this data that you can find a link to in our show notes. ...

Episode 30: Tom Daniels & I talk about Running, Change Management, and Creating the Leaders of Today 4/4/2023 Tom Daniels and I first connected on Twitter as part of the #HRCommunity tag.  Tom’s an active contributor to the HR community and a great person to be connected with.  He’s always contributing, sharing, and motivating those in the HR space.  After 2 years of online chatting, I’m extremely excited to sit down with Tom and dig into his expertise in Change Management and the...

Episode 29: James Schofield lays out a process for creating a culture of trust, respect, and communication. 3/22/23 James and I talk about his passion for “creating environments where people feel they are trusted and respected”.  James presents his team’s process for helping organizations systematically approach the structures and learnings needed to foster this type of organizational culture.  During the podcast, we have a conversation about pay equity/equality that is insightful.  He shares...

Episode 28 - 2/22/23  Ron joins the podcast to share how he drives both safety and engagement in the manufacturing environment through a focused and designed strategy. We also dive into Ron’s systems for helping solve one of the #1 areas of improvement for every company > communication coaching! It’s a great conversation with lots of actionable insights to take away so jump in and have a listen!    Noted in Podcast:  HR HOTSAUCE “Favorite song to bring you out of a funk playlist” :  Gonna...

1/25/2023  Leo joins the podcast for our first in-depth conversation about Total Rewards. We cover Total Rewards at a high level but also focus on how Total Rewards Strategies can be leveraged in today’s uncertain economy. Leo also connects the dots of how to engage your employees with Total Rewards to drive the best employee experience.   Noted in Podcast:  HR HOTSAUCE “Favorite song to bring you out of a funk playlist”:  Coldplay   What Leo is listening to:   Marketing School Podcast  Book:...

Episode 25: Jon Thurmond Talks Podcasting in the HR Space as we Celebrate 250 Episodes of the HR Social Hour Half-Hour Podcast  1/8/2022   With Jon and Wendy Dailey closing the doors on an amazing 318-episode HR Social Hour Half-Hour Podcast, I’m excited to sit down with Jon for his first interview/podcast since their final farewell episode.  We talk podcasting, community building, tie-in HR talk to G.I. Joe and Star Wars, and where to find the best Twitter Chat #HRSocialHour  Noted in...

Episode 24: Kimberley Tipps Wallace Talks About The Art of Compliance & “Getting Wide with Your People” Plus a Special EOY HR Feed with Laura Hundley!  12/28/2022  Our Guest, Kimberley Tipps Wallace  Kimberley Tipps Wallace is a HR leader with 30+ years of experience in not only the field of HR, but also operations, technology, and sales/marketing. Her diversified business acumen yields a unique and business-minded approach to Human Resources, which sets her apart from others in her...

Episode 23: Britt Griffin Talks About Building, Implementing, & Creating a Culture of DEIB  12/14/2022  Noted in Podcast:  HR HOTSAUCE “Favorite song to bring you out of a funk playlist”: I Ain't No Joke - Eric B. & Rakim   What Britt is listening to:   Marvin Sapp  Tasha Cobbs Leonard Old School Rap: EPMD, LL Cool Jay, Eric B. & Rakim, Black Sheep, Digable Planets  Our Guest, Britt Griffin  Britt S. Griffin is a Human Resources and Diversity executive.  Currently he is the Vice...

Episode 22: Sims Tillirson Talks Benefits, EX, Being Your Genuine Self, and how HR Tech NEEDS to approach sales to HR Leaders  11/16/2022  Sims Tillirson brings a ton of energy to today’s episode where we talk about employee benefits, music, bringing your whole self to work, and how HR Tech vendors need to better refocus how they sell to HR Leaders. Sims and I talk about his newest HR Song “Ice-cream Tuesday”. When we discuss benefits, we’re not just talking about what benefits matter but...

Episode 21: Chris Hadley Shares His Journey to HR, Recruiting/Engaging Deskless Employees & Maternity/Paternity Benefits  11/1/2022  I am excited to welcome back another guest that’s out on the front lines of HR helping to directly support his employees. We talk about Chris’ journey into HR and how the community helped him break into his career. Chris leads HR for a team of deskless workers and he speaks about how they recruit and support top talent in a highly specialized space. We...

Episode 20: Steve Browne, the Most People-Focused Person I’ve Ever Met  10/19/2022  Steve joins us to talk about how he found a career in HR, what drives his genuine passion for people, a GREAT story from conference presentations, dissecting the terms surrounding HR today (The Great Resignation, Lobby Lizards), Llamas, Supporting Deskless Workers and why Shaquille O’Neill is the best customer.   Noted in Podcast:  HR HOTSAUCE “Favorite song to bring you out of a funk playlist” : Vertigo,...

Episode 19, Courtenay Shipley Joins Us to Talk All About Maximizing Your Financial Benefits Plan  10/4/2022  Noted in Podcast:  HR HOTSAUCE “Favorite song to bring you out of a funk playlist” – Ben has added: Diggin’ On James Brown – Tower of Power  Honorable Mention: Hot Chili – Steve Miller Band  SEP IRA - IRS.gov  Smorrebrod, The Best Danish Sandwich!  The War on Drugs (Band)  What Courtenay is listening to  Choiceology Podcast   You Need a Budget (YNAB) with Jesse Mecham  David...

Dr. Brooks Mitchell – CEO, Professor & Creator of the First Computerized Job Interview Talks Interviewing, Retention, Intermittent Reinforcement 9/14/2022  Noted in Podcast:  HR HOTSAUCE “Favorite song to bring you out of a funk playlist” – Ben has added: Hank Locklin - Wild Side of Life  Our Guest, Brooks Mitchell  Brooks Mitchell Youtube Channel - Mama Mable's Boy  Hiring for Negative Tendencies – Interview with Aspen Tree Founder Brooks Mitchell  Featured in Forbes Magazine August...

8/30/2022  What Tracie is Listening To:    HR Social Hour Half Hour Podcast  Noted in Podcast:  HR HOTSAUCE “Favorite song to bring you out of a funk playlist” – Tracie has added: Doja Cat, Boss Bi&ch  Our Guest, Tracie Sponenberg  Tracie is an executive leader focused on aligning people strategy with business strategy at privately held and/or private equity-backed businesses experiencing growth. HR Rebel, DisruptHR NH & HR Rebooted Co-founder. Speaker on technology, leadership,...