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....
Category: Honest HR
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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 company that builds...
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...
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,...
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 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...
‘Job Hugging’ and the Growing Talent Bottleneck Inside Organizations
As job growth slows and uncertainty lingers, more employees are choosing to stay put — even if they’re disengaged. Doreen Coles, senior director...