Honest HR Podcast
1) The New Rules of Recruitment: From Posting Jobs to Building Pipelines
Posting a job and waiting for candidates to apply is no longer enough in today’s competitive labor market. Tim Sackett, CEO of HRUTech.com, joins host Nicole Belyna, SHRM-SCP, to explore how HR leader...Show More
2) Helping Employees Grow with AI-Powered Coaching
AI coaching is reshaping how employees learn, grow, and navigate their careers — but the real story is what it means for the humans at the center of it all. Theresa Fesinstine, AI educator and founder...Show More
3) Rethinking the Modern Workforce with Freelancers, Gig Workers, and Consultants
As 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...Show More
4) Building a Better Employee Handbook
Updating 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...Show More
5) Caught in the Middle: Supporting Sandwich Generation Caregivers
Many employees juggle significant responsibilities beyond their professional roles. Those in the “sandwich generation” are balancing careers alongside caring for children and supporting aging parents,...Show More
6) When Old Ideas Refuse to Die: Confronting Zombie Leadership
When outdated leadership ideas linger, they don’t just slow progress — they shape how people think, act, and connect at work.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 A...Show More
7) The Evolving Role of Internships in a Shrinking Entry-Level Market
As entry-level roles shrink, internships are filling the gap and reshaping how businesses grow talent. Ranked number one on Yello’s Top 100 Internship Programs of 2025, engineering consulting firm Kim...Show More
8) The Legal Tightrope Between Employee Politics and Employer Rights
As 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...Show More
9) Quiet Cracking — The Silent Strain That’s Breaking Workplaces
The silent threat in today’s workplaces isn’t people “quiet quitting,” or doing the bare minimum in their job. It’s employees who stay but are stuck, burned out, and silently disengaging — a newer phe...Show More
10) Using Stay Interviews to Spot Red Flags and Boost Retention
Stay interviews go beyond job satisfaction surveys — they uncover why employees stick around, what frustrates them, and what might send them looking elsewhere. Carlyne Ervin, SHRM-CP and VP of HR at C...Show More