Honest HR is the go-to podcast for aspiring and informed HR professionals intent on transforming workplace challenges into golden opportunities. This podcast brings you insights, trends, and actionable advice through relatable stories from the REAL world of HR.
Latest episodes
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36 min
The Early Lessons Gen Alpha Is Teaching HR
As Gen Alpha begins to enter the workforce, their expectations around learning, technology, communication, career growth and workplace culture could challenge some long-standing as…
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43 min
Getting Value from Pharmacy Benefits in a High-Cost Era
As pharmacy costs continue to rise, employers need a clearer understanding of what’s driving their prescription drug spending – and where there may be opportunities to manage costs…
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36 min
Your Offboarding Process Could Be Costing You
An employee’s experience doesn’t end on their last day Sarah Rodehorst, CEO and co-founder of Onwards HR, discusses how thoughtful offboarding can strengthen trust, reduce complian…
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40 min
Talent Tug-of-War: The Pull Between Acquisition vs. Development
Hiring can fill immediate skills gaps, but developing talent builds for the future. SHRM26 speakers Amy Jauman, HR director for the DNA Doe Project, and Amber Watts, chief everboar…
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25 min
Money Problems Don’t Stay at Home
Nearly three-quarters of U.S. workers experience financial stress, from worrying about unexpected expenses to navigating major life decisions — and those concerns don’t disappear d…
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35 min
No Script Required: How Improv Builds Better HR Leaders
HR rarely happens exactly as planned. From difficult conversations to organizational change, leaders need to think on their feet. Dave Collins, founder and CEO of Oak & Reeds, a tr…
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36 min
How AI Can Improve Onboarding Without Losing the Human Touch
New hires don’t need more portals; they need clarity, support, and time to breathe. Hannah Toney, consultant at Serendipity Sellers and author, discusses how HR professionals can u…
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43 min
The Power of Influence: Elevating Your Impact at Work
HR leaders are expected to influence business decisions, but gaining executive buy-in requires more than great ideas. In this live recording of Honest HR, Bruce Waller, vice presid…
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36 min
What It Takes to Pass the SHRM Certification Exam
Successful SHRM certification candidates spend significant time preparing — but how you study matters just as much as how long you study. Charles Glover, director of certification…
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35 min
Balancing Cost and Care With GLP-1 Employee Benefits
With growing employee interest and increasing healthcare costs, GLP-1 medications are creating new challenges for HR and benefits leaders. Ginny Crisp, CEO of Prescription Benefit…
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33 min
Selecting the Best Talent for the Modern Workplace
AI may be transforming hiring, but identifying the right talent still requires human judgment. David Cohen, executive consultant and author of Selecting the Best, joins Nicole Bely…
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40 min
The Hidden Lawsuits in Your Hiring Process: Background Screening Compliance Explained
Compliance doesn’t begin with a background check — it starts at the very first touchpoint with a candidate. In this live recording from Talent 2026, Debra Keller reveals the most c…
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45 min
Hook, Line, and Skillfishing — When Candidates Look Better on Paper
As AI tools and personal branding make it easier than ever to appear highly skilled, HR teams are facing a new challenge: skillfishing. Alex Alonso, SHRM’s Chief Knowledge Officer,…
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30 min
The Talent Optimizer: Using Leadership and Analytics for an HR Advantage
HR has a bigger seat at the table than ever before, but with it comes the pressure to deliver measurable business results. Alex Alonso, SHRM’s Chief Knowledge Officer, joins host N…
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31 min
Generational Gaps or Strategic Gains? Turning Tension Into Results
Today’s workforce is more generationally diverse than ever, with Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z working side by side. But with diversity comes challenges — from commun…
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35 min
Demotivation by Design: How Organizational Systems Can Hurt Performance
Demotivation can quietly erode engagement, productivity, and retention, but it doesn’t have to. Pete Ketchum, organizational psychologist and head of HR at Atonom, a technology com…
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32 min
Struggling to Hire? Rethink Skills and Unlock Talent
The talent gap is widening, and organizations are struggling to keep up. Emily Dickens, SHRM’s Chief Administrative Officer, joins host Nicole Belyna, SHRM-SCP, to explore the driv…
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25 min
Managing Yourself: The Leadership Skill HR Can’t Ignore
Self-management is one of the most critical — and often overlooked — leadership skills. Marisa Krafsig, CHRO of IntelliDyne, joins host Nicole Belyna, SHRM-SCP, to explore how unma…
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31 min
Starbucks’ Secrets for Building Culture Through Everyday Rituals
Coffee is more than just a beverage — it’s a cornerstone of workplace culture. Sandy Roberts, Starbucks’ director of cultural leadership, joins host Nicole Belyna, SHRM-SCP, to exp…
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38 min
SHRM CHRO on Building Trust During Times of Change and Uncertainty
Trust can feel fragile in times of uncertainty, transformation, and rising employee expectations. SHRM’s CHRO, Jim Link, SHRM-SCP, joins host Nicole Belyna, SHRM-SCP, to unpack ins…