HR Work Break

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: 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 […]

HR Works Presents HR Work Break: New Year, Same Financial Stress

Guests: Assad Lazarus, Chief Client & Development Officer at Purchasing Power According to a PWC survey, financially stressed employees are twice as likely to look for new employment, and 76% report their money problems negatively affect their productivity. In this episode, I’m joined by Assad Lazarus, Chief Client & Development Officer at Purchasing Power. Purchasing […]

HR Works Presents HR Work Break: Create Meaningful Change in the Workplace

Guests: Kike Ojo-Thompson, Founder & CEO of the KOJO Institute We celebrated Martin Luther King Jr. Day this past Monday. While it’s important to use that day to honor Dr. King’s groundbreaking work to address injustice and violence, HR leaders should embrace and teach these values throughout the year. This episode’s guest is Kike Ojo-Thompson, […]

HR Works Presents HR Work Break: Do More With Less

Guests: Brandon Weber, CEO of Nava Benefits, and Dawn Sharifan, Former SVP of People at Slack & Member of Nava Benefits’ Advisory Board Over 60% of employees are worse off financially now than they were a year ago. Needless to say, many are learning to do more with less. As economic downturn looms overhead, the […]

HR Works Presents HR Work Break: What Does the ‘Human’ Aspect of HR Mean to You?

Guests: Sheri Atwood (Founder & CEO of Supportpay), Jeff Osterman, SVP and CPO at Sweetwater), Deb LaMere (Chief HR Officer at Datasite), Evan Falchuk (Chairman & CEO of Family First), Ivori Johnson (Director of DEIB at ChartHop), Jenn Kischell (VP of Workforce Engagement at Metlife), Kat Kibben (CEO & Founder of Three Ears Media), Maurice Bell […]