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Career Catfishing: Red Flags You Can’t Ignore

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hink you’ve found your dream job? Discover the hidden risks of “career catfishing” with Vicki Salemi, career expert at Monster, as she reveals how misleading job postings are on the rise — and how to spot red flags before you fall victim. Discover how both intentional and unintentional deception happens during the hiring process and actionable tips job seekers can keep in mi

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Rethinking the Modern Workforce with Freelancers, Gig Workers, and Consultants

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s businesses face faster timelines and shifting skill needs, flexible talent has become a core part of the modern workforce — not a backup plan. Sunita Solao, CPO of Upwork, the freelance marketplace to hire top talent, joins host Monique Akanbi, SHRM-SCP, to unpack what that shift means for HR pros, how organizations can use flexible talent strategically, and why freelancers and contractors are rewriting the rules of talent planning

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Think Like a Leader: How to Improve Productivity and Collaboration

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earn how to work smarter, not harder, in today’s tech-driven workplace. Executive advisor Jamie Champagne shares actionable frameworks like her “Now, Next, Later, Never” method for productivity and debunks common myths about digital tools and multitasking. By the end, you’ll have tools to help foster team collaboration, adapt to change, and model leadership regardles

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Think Like a Leader: How to Improve Productivity and Collaboration

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earn how to work smarter, not harder, in today’s tech-driven workplace. Executive advisor Jamie Champagne shares actionable frameworks like her “Now, Next, Later, Never” method for productivity and debunks common myths about digital tools and multitasking. By the end, you’ll have tools to help foster team collaboration, adapt to change, and model leadership regardles

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Skills First: How to Stand Out Without a Degree

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ould your experience be your strongest asset? Kristin Delwo, EVP at EBSCO, explains how employers are looking at more than just college education. Learn how to translate your experience into evidence that gets noticed and practical ways to overcome digital screening barriers — insights that help HR unlock overlooked potential through skills-first hiring

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Building a Better Employee Handbook

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pdating your employee handbook isn’t just about compliance — it’s about connection. With major workplace law changes coming in 2026, now’s the time to refresh your policies. Kiri Grant from SHRM’s HR Product Solutions team joins host Monique Akanbi, SHRM-CP, to explain how HR professionals can get ahead of upcoming changes, make their handbooks more engaging, and use SHRM’s Employe

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Handbook Builder to ease the stress of updates.  Subscribe to Honest HR to get the latest episodes, expert insights, and additional r

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How to Stand Out Professionally by Building Your Personal Brand

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ive your career the visibility it deserves. Learn how to transform your reputation and digital presence with insights from career expert Madeline Mackey. Find out how to optimize your LinkedIn, shape how others perceive you professionally, and leverage your authentic strengths to attract promotions, mentorships, an

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How to Stand Out Professionally by Building Your Personal Brand

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ive your career the visibility it deserves. Learn how to transform your reputation and digital presence with insights from career expert Madelyn Mackie. Find out how to optimize your LinkedIn, shape how others perceive you professionally, and leverage your authentic strengths to attract promotions, mentorships, an

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In a PIP Panic? How to Turn a “Death Sentence” into Your Biggest Opportunity

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acing a performance improvement plan (PIP) can feel daunting, but it doesn’t have to mean the end of the line in your job. Discover how to use a PIP to grow and get back on track as Nicole Belyna, director of talent at SHRM and co-host of SHRM’s Honest HR podcast, shares actionable strategies for employees and managers to navigate PIPs, rebuild trust, and drive professional success. Belyna tackles everything from coaching different worker personas to answering audience questions to playing “red flag, beige flag” —

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In a PIP Panic? How to Turn a “Death Sentence” into Your Biggest Opportunity

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acing a performance improvement plan (PIP) can feel daunting, but it doesn’t have to mean the end of the line in your job. Discover how to use a PIP to grow and get back on track as Nicole Belyna, director of talent at SHRM and co-host of SHRM’s Honest HR podcast, shares actionable strategies for employees and managers to navigate PIPs, rebuild trust, and drive professional success. Belyna tackles everything from coaching different worker personas to answering audience questions to playing “red flag, beige flag” —

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The Legal Tightrope Between Employee Politics and Employer Rights

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s politics continue to dominate the headlines, HR professionals find themselves on the front lines of free speech at work. Can employees be fired for expressing political opinions — or does the First Amendment protect them? Attorney Tom Spiggle joins host Nicole Belyna, SHRM-SCP, to unpack the legal limits, HR policy challenges, and real-world scenarios workplaces must navigate when politics and employment collide

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Caught in the Middle: Supporting Sandwich Generation Caregivers

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any employees juggle significant responsibilities beyond their professional roles. Those in the “sandwich generation” are balancing careers alongside caring for children and supporting aging parents, managing a complex and demanding load. Marvell Adams Jr., CEO of the Caregiver Action Network, speaks with host Marjorie Morrison to discuss the emotional and financial strains often faced by this growing segment of the workforce, how their competing responsibilities can affect productivity, and the steps HR can take to recognize and support employees who may be struggling to “do

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Pets and the Workplace: A “FUR-mula” for Success

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iscover how pets can transform your daily work routine, boost team morale, and even make Mondays something to look forward to. Steven Feldman, president of the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI), explains the science, shares practical solutions, and answers audience questions on embracing pet-friendly policies and benefits no matter where you work.&nb

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Pets and the Workplace: A “FUR-mula” for Success

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iscover how pets can transform your daily work routine, boost team morale, and even make Mondays something to look forward to. Steven Feldman, president of the Human Animal Bond Research Institute (HABRI), explains the science, shares practical solutions, and answers audience questions on embracing pet-friendly policies and benefits no matter where you work.&nb

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When Old Ideas Refuse to Die: Confronting Zombie Leadership

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hen outdated leadership ideas linger, they don’t just slow progress — they shape how people think, act, and connect at work. Alex Haslam, co-author of “Zombie Leadership: Dead Ideas That Still Walk Among Us,” joins host Nicole Belyna, SHRM-SCP, to uncover why these poor leadership practices keep coming back and what it takes to break the cycle. Together, they unpack the myths, behaviors, and cultural patterns that haunt organizations. As an extra trick-or-treat for this episode, Belyna joins some of her SHRM colleagues for “HR Horror Stories”: real jaw-dropping moments submitted by our subscribers to make you laugh, cringe, and

Survived a Layoff? Here’s Your Game Plan

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ow do you cope after making it through a layoff? Career strategist Jen Lewi joins us for expert tips, mock-coaching scenarios, and audience questions focused on managing survivor’s guilt, staying productive, avoiding burnout, rebuilding team trust, and more. Learn how you can reframe these “new era” changes as a growth opportunity that contributes to your organization’s evolving workforce planning strategy, all while staying true to your own career goals during uncerta

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