HR Works

The mission of HR Works is to provide clear, relevant, actionable information on topics that matter to HR professionals through engaging and insightful interviews with experts and thought leaders.

HR Works Podcast: Hot Takes & HR Hacks Live from SHRM Chicago 2024

Get ready for an electrifying episode live from SHRM Chicago 2024! We’re joined by a special guest, the one and only Chief Human Resources Officer of SHRM, Jim Link, for an exclusive conversation about the hottest trends, challenges, and opportunities shaping the HR landscape. Buckle up and get ready for insights straight from the heart […]

HR Works Podcast: Unpacking Shame to Become a Better Leader (Part II)

Guest: Chris Michalak, CEO of Personify Health  Welcome back to part two of our conversation with Chris Michalak, CEO of Personify Health. Listen in as we wrap up our discussion on shame and how to overcome it to become a better leader. We’ll discuss how organizations can navigate sensitive conversations around taboo topics at work, […]

HR Works Podcast: Unpacking Shame to Become a Better Leader (Part I)

In this episode of HR Works, Chris Michalak, CEO of Personify Health, joins to discuss shame and how to overcome it to become a better leader. Additionally, by demonstrating true connection and commitment to his colleagues, Chris has transformed his workplace into a haven where discussions surrounding mental health topics like guilt and shame are […]

HR Works Podcast: Can the Employee Experience Be Personalized and Shared?

In honor of HR Daily Advisor’s 2024 HR Employee Experience & Company Culture Now event, this week’s episode of HR Works is a popular gem from our archive. As the employee experience continues to become more and more personalized, how can HR teams help ensure their company culture remains shared and unified? What are the […]

HR Works Podcast: Navigating the Post-Military Career Transition (Part 2)

Welcome back to part two of our episode with Eric Ryan, a Marine Corps veteran and senior director of Military Operations at the University of Phoenix. In honor of Memorial Day, we give flowers to our veterans not just for their service, but for the valuable skills they bring to the civilian workforce. Listen in […]

HR Works Podcast: Navigating the Post-Military Career Transition (Part I)

This Military Appreciation Month, we honor our veterans not just for their service, but for the valuable skills they bring to the civilian workforce. In this episode, Eric Ryan, a Marine Corps veteran and senior director of Military Operations at the University of Phoenix, joins to explore the unique challenges and opportunities faced by veterans […]

HR Works Podcast: Balancing Data with Decency in Layoffs and Return to Office (Part 2)

Guest: Sam Naficy, CEO of Prodoscore In part two of this two-part episode, Sam Naficy, CEO of Prodoscore, a leader in employee visibility and productivity intelligence software, discusses how HR leaders can approach layoffs with empathy and respect, best practices for maintaining trust with remaining employees during difficult times, using the layoff experience as a […]

HR Works Podcast: Balancing Data with Decency in Layoffs and Return to Office (Part I)

The return to office battle continues as Dell recently announced that its fully remote employees will not be promoted. Dell cites that its policy change is to improve productivity. On the other side of this coin, the debate around layoff etiquette has begun to resurface. With policy changes like these, many are asking if in-person […]

HR Works Podcast: Talent Outlook Study– Findings Reveal Untapped Benefits

As we prepare to kick-off HR Mental Health & Wellness Day at HR Daily Advisor, this week’s episode of HR Works spotlights our sister publication’s podcast, Nine to Thrive HR. In this episode, host Cindi Koetzle talks with Dave Barnett, Chief HR and University Relations Officer at DeVry University, framing the conversation around Devry’s 2023 Talent Outlook […]

HR Works Podcast: Why Business Acumen is HR’s Superpower

Guest: Darcy Mackay, SVP of HR and Client Services at Rippling The latest episode of HR Works is all about superpowers. Although we’re not discussing any of your favorite Marvel characters, we are highlighting our favorite heroes here at HR Daily Advisor: people leaders. So, how can people leaders tap into what Darcy Mackay, SVP […]