Welcome back to season 2!  Jay Polaki, the founder of HR Geckos, joins us from the #HRCommunity and we’re talking about why HR is a glutton for punishment, how today’s vendors can support them with technology, and how we can improve our HR Trade Shows.  You’ll also hear a fun story about Godzilla turning into a Gecko!  Thanks for listening! What Jay is Listening To:  Founder’s Journal with Alex Lieberman McKinsey Podcast Series Women at Work Podcast, HBR Punk Rock HR with Laurie Ruettimann The HR Social Hour Half Hour Podcast Noted in Podcast: HR HOTSAUCE “Favorite song to bring you out of a funk playlist” – Jay has added: Thunder, Imagine Dragons  Our Guest, Jay Polaki Jay founded HR Geckos to solve one big problem I faced as an HR Director - providing a consumer-first employee experience in the HR function. HR Geckos’ mission is to transform HR service delivery in organizations using AI and machine learning technologies. While Jay handles clients internationally across all HR Geckos’ markets, she lives, writes, grows tomatoes, solves crosswords, and integrates work into life in Maryland, USA.  Twitter: @jaypolaki LinkedIn: Jay Polaki Polaki HR Geckos Website   Our Sponsor: People Element  Understand, engage, inspire, and retain your people like never before.  People Element's employee experience and engagement solution delivers powerful intelligence, giving you the confidence to act. www.peopleelement.com LinkedIn: People Element Twitter: @People_Element Find Us: On Twitter: @AllAboutHRPod, @EngagementHR Spotify: Spotify: All About HR Podcast

7/12/2022 Welcome back to season 2!  As a note, we had some audio issues that we could not fully rectify in production with the host’s audio, and apologize that it may sound like the host is recording from a fish bowl 😊.  The conversation with Ben is so phenomenal and he leads much of the conversation, so we wanted to make sure to still bring this episode to all of you.  Thanks for listening! What Ben is Listening To:  The Pivot Podcast with Kara Swisher & Scott Galloway Crucial Conversations by Joseph Grenny, Ron McMillan, Kerry Patterson, Al Switzler, Emily Gregory Principles for Dealing with The Changing World Order by Ray Dalio Noted in Podcast: HR HOTSAUCE “Favorite song to bring you out of a funk playlist” – Ben has added: Mariah Carey “Make it Happen”   Our Guest, Ben Brooks Ben Brooks is an award-winning HR executive and nationally recognized executive coach.  As a former SVP of HR at a large, global corporation and an award-winning and nationally recognized business/executive coach, Ben is truly a champion of others. Ben is the Founder and CEO of Pilot.   PILOT’s award-winning program is structured around individual reflection, manager feedback, executive mentorship, and live group coaching sessions.  LinkedIn: Ben Brooks Twitter: @benbrooksny Pilot Our Sponsor: People Element  Understand, engage, inspire, and retain your people like never before.  People Element's employee experience and engagement solution delivers powerful intelligence, giving you the confidence to act. www.peopleelement.com LinkedIn: People Element Twitter: @People_Element Find Us: On Twitter: @AllAboutHRPod, @EngagementHR Spotify: Spotify: All About HR Podcast

Episode 15, Laura Hundley debuts “The HR Feed”   4/27/2022  We are so excited to welcome our producer Laura Hundley from behind the screen to on the mic for this episode. We talked about how All About HR came to be and debut a new segment we have been talking about for quite some time “The HR Feed”. The HR Feed is a roll-up of funny, informative, smart, or interesting HR/workforce related posts we have found on social media or online over the past weeks. We also dive into the importance of onboarding / collecting employee feedback early in the employees' journey with your organization. The show wraps up with some best practices regarding data collection from your employee population. Enjoy!  Links from Show:  HR HOTSAUCE “Favorite song to bring you out of a funk playlist” - Laura has added Edwin Star 25 Miles  The HR Feed  Human Resources Executive: 4 new onboarding frameworks to help prevent ‘The Great Regret’  @thenickyH Tweet  @socialmicole Tweet  @Humanheadhunter Tweet  @EmployeeTears Tweet  @Adam_Karpiak Tweet    Our Guest, Laura Hundley  LinkedIn: Laura Hundley    Our Sponsor: People Element    Understand, engage, inspire, and retain your people like never before.  People Element's employee experience and engagement solution delivers powerful intelligence, giving you the confidence to act.   www.peopleelement.com   LinkedIn: People Element   Twitter: @People_Element     Find Us:   On Twitter: @AllAboutHRPod, @EngagementHR   Spotify: Spotify: All About HR Podcast 

Episode 14, Christopher Lee, Phd: Performance Conversations  Recorded live at the Quartz Network HR Summit in Denver Colorado!  I met Chris before he took the stage to speak about his new book "Performance Conversations" and the new approach to performance management that speaks to the now of work. We cover the importance of the Liberal Arts as well as the pivot from Soft Skills to Power Skills.   Links from Show:  What Chris is Listening To:    Daniel Lappen, Thou Shall Prosper    Noted in Podcast:  HR HOTSAUCE “Favorite song to bring you out of a funk playlist” - Chris has added I will Not Go Quietly, Don Henly    Our Guest, Christopher Lee:   Dr. Christopher D. Lee is the inventor of the pioneering Performance Conversations method, a performance improvement system that replaces the outdated appraisal. He is an accomplished practitioner, author, lecturer, and consultant on HR-related topics. His background includes having served as the chief HR officer for four institutions of higher learning including his present role as CHRO at William & Mary. He is a former question writer for the PHR (Professional in Human Resources) and SPHR (Senior Professional in Human Resources) examinations administered by the Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI).  He is the author of numerous HR related articles and chapters, and four books, including Search Committees: A Comprehensive Guide to Successful Faculty, Staff, and Administrative Searches and Performance Conversations: An Alternative to Appraisals. Chris’s first book earned the 2001 Kathryn Hansen publication award from the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPAHR).  Chris has presented at conferences and consulted with clients in the United States, Canada, Australia, and South Africa on search committee or performance management–related topics. A graduate of Auburn, Golden Gate, and Georgia State universities, he is also certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources. Additionally, Chris is a retired lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves. He offers training courses on www.PerformanceConversations.com regarding the implementation of the Performance Conversations method.    LinkedIn: Christopher Lee  https://www.performanceconversations.com/ William & Mary    Our Sponsor: People Element    Understand, engage, inspire, and retain your people like never before.  People Element's employee experience and engagement solution delivers powerful intelligence, giving you the confidence to act.   www.peopleelement.com   LinkedIn: People Element   Twitter: @People_Element   Find Us:   On Twitter: @AllAboutHRPod, @EngagementHR   Spotify: Spotify: All About HR Podcast        - power skills not soft skills 

3/22/2022  What Mark is Listening To:  Patric Lincioni – The Table Group  HR Hot Sauce: “What song do you listen to when you need to bring yourself out of a funk?   Earth, Wind, and Fire, September | Michael Jackson: Smooth Criminal    Noted in Podcast:  William Bridges Transition Management  John Cotter, Change Management  You win in the Locker Room First by Mike Smith and Jon Gordon  Mark Mitford Article: 7 C’s to building a winning team  Kim Scott – Radical Candor    Our Guest, Mark Mitford:   Mark Mitford is a strategic leader, management team advisor who is business and HR-focused.  Mark has 20+ years working as an HR executive in mid-size to Fortune 50 companies with strengths in Talent Management, Leadership Development, Coaching, Performance Management, Improving Company Culture, Compensation Benchmarking, Employee Engagement, Mergers and Acquisitions, Change Management, and Succession Planning. In 2013, Mark transitioned from a Corporate HR career to start his own HR Strategic consulting company, HR Catalyst Consulting. The company focuses on small to mid-market companies in growth or change and in need of Human Capital leadership on a project or retained basis to drive their continued growth and success.  HR Catalyst brings HR thought leadership to its clients to create and implement a people strategy.      LinkedIn: Mark Mitford   HR Catalyst Consulting    Our Sponsor: People Element    Understand, engage, inspire, and retain your people like never before.  People Element's employee experience and engagement solution delivers powerful intelligence, giving you the confidence to act.   www.peopleelement.com   LinkedIn: People Element   Twitter: @People_Element     Find Us:   On Twitter: @ImCallingHR, @EngagementHR   Spotify: Spotify: All About HR Podcast 

3/2/2022  All About HR: You hear a lot of conversations about Executive Coaching but what about Early to Mid-Career Coaching? If you are interested in developing your emerging leaders, this is a can't miss podcast with Mike Sipple, Jr.! We talk talent development, Jay-Z & Linkin Park, The Great Realization, Communication in our remote world, and how HR Tech can't create employee experience. Links from Show:  What Mike is Listening To:   What the Heck Is EOS?: A Complete Guide for Employees in Companies Running on EOS by Geno Wickman  Traction by Geno Wickman    Noted in Podcast:  Double Double by Cameron Harold  HR HOTSAUCE “Favorite song to bring you out of a funk playlist” - Mike has added Jay-Z & Linkin Park - Collision Course    Our Guest, Mike Sipple Jr.:   Mike is the CEO of Centennial Talent Strategy & Executive search as well as the Founder/CEO of Talent Magnet Institute.  Mike can always be found contributing to support the mission and vision of unlocking human potential through his writing, podcast, executive search and training.    Twitter: @Mikesipplejr  LinkedIn: Mike Sipple Jr.  Centennial Talent & Executive Search  Talent Magnet Institute    Our Sponsor: People Element    Understand, engage, inspire, and retain your people like never before.  People Element's employee experience and engagement solution delivers powerful intelligence, giving you the confidence to act.   www.peopleelement.com   LinkedIn: People Element   Twitter: @People_Element   Find Us:   On Twitter: @AllAboutHRPod, @EngagementHR   Spotify: Spotify: All About HR Podcast 

All About HR: Adam joins us to speak about the evolution of employee engagement, setting the right data thresholds for your employee feedback results, pseudoscience and what to act on after collecting employee feedback. If you have ever collected employee feedback or are looking to start this is a can’t miss conversation!   What Adam is Listening To Maroon 5  Noted in Podcast:  Adam talks about data thresholds   Pygmalion Effect, Wikipedia  HR HOT SAUCE “Favorite song to bring you out of a funk playlist” - Adam has added AC/DC to the mix!    Our Guest, Adam Zuckerman:   Adam is the Global Product Leader for the Willis Towers Watson Employee Engagement Software. He is responsible for leading the product vision, strategy, development, and ongoing enhancement. Adam also teaches Organizational Attitudes and Survey Development at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Adam’s thoughts on organizational culture and performance have been featured in several popular and industry media, including, most recently, Bloomberg Television, Crain’s, The Chicago Tribune, HR.com, and Human Resources Executive    LinkedIn: Adam Zuckerman  Willis Towers Watson    Our Sponsor: People Element    Understand, engage, inspire, and retain your people like never before.  People Element's employee experience and engagement solution delivers powerful intelligence, giving you the confidence to act.   www.peopleelement.com   LinkedIn: People Element   Twitter: @People_Element   Find Us:   On Twitter: @AllAboutHRPod, @EngagementHR   Spotify: Spotify: All About HR Podcast 

Episode 10, April Bell: Reframing Empathy to Drive Innovation  December 14, 2021  All About HR: April Bell joins us to explore the power of empathy and how it is integral in driving product and human innovation.  The conversation provides a new take on empathy that dives deeper than any conversation on the topic I’ve heard to date.  April takes us through some great ideas and insights from her new book "The Fire Starter: Igniting Innovation with Empathy".  April connects the dots for us between design thinking and empathy and it’s really fascinating.     Links from Show:  What April is Listening To:  Alison Armstrong  Books Noted in Podcast:  April Bell - The Fire Starter: Igniting Innovation with Empathy  Rory Sutherland - Alchemy    Our Guest, April Bell:   A researcher, business owner, and often described as a force of nature, April Bell loves to solve problems. She has conducted more than 11,000 hours of empathy research through her boutique research agency working with many of the world’s well-known brands. While helping Fortune 500 companies innovate new products and services for almost two decades, she observed the impact of empathy on user experiences throughout the innovation journey and was inspired to write her first book. Her mission is to provide tools to ignite creativity, build stronger connections, and inspire others through empathy and self-discovery. April Bell’s own fire is lit when she is reading, snuggling with her daughter, or finds her way onto a boat    LinkedIn: April Bell  https://www.aprilbellresearch.com  [email protected]  Youtube: April Bell The Firestarter Igniting Innovation with Empathy  Our Sponsor: People Element    Understand, engage, inspire, and retain your people like never before.  People Element's employee experience and engagement solution delivers powerful intelligence, giving you the confidence to act.   www.peopleelement.com   LinkedIn: People Element   Twitter: @People_Element   Find Us:   On Twitter: @AllAboutHRPod, @EngagementHR   Spotify: Spotify: All About HR Podcast 

All About HR: Nicky joins us to talk about planning for 2022 & developing your digital strategy that works for both digital natives and those that are still learning to adapt to the digital transformation at work.  Nicky talks us through the connection between wellbeing and your digital strategy.  As fans of some of the same sports teams, we also discuss how to continue supporting your teams even when they are down....really, really down. Links from Show: Nicky's Favorite Podcasts:  - Redefining HR Podcast, Amplify Talent by Lars Schmidt  - Up In The Blue Seats #PeopleInc #HRCommunity Our Guest: Nicky Hoyland is the CEO and co-founder of Huler - “the new home of work tech and is Co-Founder of #HRontheHouse which can be found every Friday on clubhouse at 12 EST”.  Nicky was named in Tech Nation’s Top 10 inspiring women powering tech.  Nicky is always sharing her thoughts and opinions on how to make a difference inside the future of work and HR tech industry as a speaker at conferences, webinars and has been a guest on many podcasts. After over 15 years of pushing the boundaries, she has a strong understanding of what works and the changes that we must be brave enough as leaders to make happen.  LinkedIn:  Nicky Hoyland Twitter: @thenickyh Twitter: HULER @hulersocial www.huler.io Clubhouse: #HROnTheHouse, every Friday @ Noon EST   Our Sponsor: People Element   Understand, engage, inspire and retain your people like never before.  People Element's employee experience and engagement solution delivers powerful intelligence, giving you the confidence to act.  www.peopleelement.com  LinkedIn: People Element  Twitter: @People_Element  Find Us:  On Twitter: @AllAboutHRPod, @EngagementHR  Spotify: Spotify: All About HR Podcast 

All About HR: Kevin Jonell joins us to speak about leadership and its direct connectivity to employee retention.  Kevin and I dive into the dynamics of HR in the fitness industry and how he's leveraging his "Caddie Leadership" approach to help organizational leadership through his company Kobalt Coaching. The One Minute Manager Meets the Monkey Our Guest: Kevin Jonell is the founder of Kobalt Coaching, an Executive and Leadership Coaching company. Kevin draws from more than 25 years of experience working for companies such as Starbucks, 24 Hour Fitness, Vail Resorts, PeopleSoft, University of Denver, and BluSky Restoration Contractors, in human resources and operations to help grow leaders and achieve the results they want.  Kevin completed his MBA at the University of Denver and is currently a Faculty Coach at the University of Denver’s University College and volunteers at the DU Alumni Career Development office, conducting webinars and providing career coaching. Kevin sits on the board of Manna Resource Center which exists to break through barriers to self-sufficiency and mental wellness. Kevin lives in Centennial, CO with his wife and three kids and is an avid fly fisherman and golfer. LinkedIn: Kevin Jonell Twitter: @KJonell Website: https://kobaltcoaching.com/ Phone: 303.551.3495 Book a Meeting with Kevin: https://calendly.com/kobaltcoaching/45min Our Sponsor: People Element   Understand, engage, inspire and retain your people like never before.  People Element's employee experience and engagement solution delivers powerful intelligence, giving you the confidence to act.  www.peopleelement.com  LinkedIn: People Element  Twitter: @People_Element  Find Us:  On Twitter: @AllAboutHRPod, @EngagementHR  Spotify: Spotify: All About HR Podcast