Category: HR Work Break Podcast

A series of conversations with members of the HR community, covering the latest trends and popular topics that are driving the world of human resources and people operations.

HR Works Presents HR Work Break: Play, Reflect, & Learn Part I

Guests: Lauren Fitzpatrick Shanks, CEO of KeepWOL Gamification is a popular trend within the Learning & Development space, as it enhances the employee experience and information retention. In fact, a recent survey found gamification makes employees feel more productive (87%), more engaged (84%), and happier at work (82%). Lauren Fitzpatrick Shanks, CEO of KeepWOL, joins […]

HR Works Presents HR Work Break: Bare Minimum Mondays & Retention

Guests: Karen Siegel, HR and Business Development Manager at Delta Hire A new trend is sweeping the corporate world: “Bare Minimum Mondays.” As TikTok content creator, Maris Mayes explains, workers prioritize self-care over productivity on Mondays. The fad is a direct response to increased stress and serves as an attempt to mitigate burnout early in […]

HR Works Presents HR Work Break: What We Learned from President Biden’s 2024 Budget Proposal

HR Work Break is excited to participate in HR Daily Advisor’s latest multimedia mini-series: What We Learned. In these segments, we’ll take a close look at a recent event and analyze what it means for HR professionals. This week, we discuss how President Biden’s 2024 budget proposal showcases trending topics within the benefits and compensation […]

HR Works Presents HR Work Break: Leaders Vs. Managers

Guests: Karen Leal, Performance Specialist at Insperity Although U.S. companies spend nearly $160 billion on employee training and education, 58% of managers said they didn’t receive any management training. And, less than 20% of organizations have a bench of capable leaders ready to fill critical roles. Karen Leal, Performance Specialist at Insperity, joins this week’s episode […]

HR Works Presents HR Work Break: Women’s History Month

Guests: Andrea Ferrara, CHRO at PepsiCo Beverages NA (PBNA) Since 1987, the United States has formally recognized March as National Women’s History Month. In spite of progress made in the past 36 years, it’s essential to recognize and honor women across the country. Andrea Ferrara, CHRO at PepsiCo Beverages NA, joins HR Work Break to […]

HR Works Presents HR Work Break: 2023’s Gig Economy

Guests: John Godfrey, Director of Levelling Up at Legal & General Legal & General released a series of studies on the United State’s gig economy, and the research suggests that freelance work is here to stay, with a whopping 69% of respondents seeing themselves working in the gig economy for the foreseeable future. John Godfrey, […]

HR Works Presents HR Work Break: Gen Z and the Future of Work

Guest: Faith Brinkley, HR Consultant at PerformancePoint, LLC Gen Z is expected to make up 27% of the workforce by 2025. Are employers prepared to navigate generational diversity in the workplace? Faith Brinkley, HR Consultant at PerformancePoint LLC, joins to discuss the benefits and challenges of generational diversity, as well as Gen Z’s strengths and […]

HR Works Presents HR Work Break: Recruit, Retain, and Record

Guests: Dr. Jo Webber, Founder and CEO of AtlasJobs Despite the lowest unemployment rate since 1969 (3.4 percent in January 2023), many still feel uncertain about today’s hiring market. Dr. Jo Webber, Founder and CEO of AtlasJobs, joins to discuss the state of recruiting. AtlasJobs is web and mobile talent acquisition app that enables companies to […]

HR Works Presents HR Work Break: Business Growth Done Right

Guests: Chantel Rowe, Vice President of Product at Topia For HRDA’s HR Management & Compliance Week, I’m joined by Chantel Rowe, Vice President of Product at Topia. Topia is a talent mobility platform that enables organizations to deliver mobility as part of a broader talent strategy encompassing all types of employee movement. Despite economic uncertainty, […]

HR Works Presents HR Work Break: DEI Should Be Your Primary Objective

Guests: Sanja Licina, Ph.D., President at QuestionPro Workforce & Co-Host of the podcast Empowering Workplaces. I’m joined by Sanja Licina, Ph.D., President at QuestionPro Workforce & Co-Host of the podcast Empowering Workplaces. Question Pro is an online survey software provider that uses innovative technology to help its users generate the insights they need to make better […]