DriveThruHR - HR Conversations Podcast
1) Employee Relations in 2026: Risks, Reality, The Road Ahead
In this episode of DriveThruHR, hosts Robin Schooling and Michael VanDervort speak with Deb Muller, founder and CEO of HR Acuity, about the evolving landscape of employee relations as we approach 2026...Show More
2) The Tryptophan Myth: Why People Are REALLY Exhausted at Work
In this “Snackable HR” episode, Robin unpacks the real reason your team is running on empty before December even starts - and it's not the tryptophan. She examines how eleven months of "do more with...Show More
3) AI's Impact on HR Strategy - Jessie Roberts, Nextdoor
Does AI free up HR to focus on strategy? Host Michael VanDervort welcomes Jessie Roberts, Head of People Business Partners at Nextdoor, for a conversation about the intersection of HR and technology....Show More
4) Courage at Work: Kristen Kavanaugh on DEI, Agency, and Leadership
On this episode of Drive Thru HR, Robin Schooling talks with Kristen Kavanaugh, co-author of Courage Over Fear and co-founder of The Agency Initiative. Â Kristen shares her journey from the Marine ...Show More
5) Jobs Report, Starbucks Optics + HR’s Reinvention
In this host-only episode of Drive Thru HR, Robin Schooling and Michael VanDervort dig into the latest 2025 U.S. jobs report that reveals virtually zero net job growth and the ripple effects of econom...Show More
6) Unlocking Talent: Recruiting from Puerto Rico
Summary In this episode of Drive Thru HR, hosts Michael VanDervort and Robin Schooling welcome Clay Martin, the owner of Isla Talent, who specializes in recruiting from Puerto Rico. Clay shares his ...Show More
7) NLRB in Crisis: Labor Relatedly
In this conversation, Michael VanDervort and John Hyman discuss various topics related to labor relations, the current crisis within the NLRB, and the implications of political actions on workplace ri...Show More
8) Unlocking Potential: The Power of Durable Skills
In this episode of DriveThruHR, Michael VanDervort and Robin Schooling engage with Caitlin MacGregor, CEO and co-founder of Plum, to discuss the importance of durable skills in the hiring process and ...Show More
9) Navigating the Future of Employee Relations
In this episode of DriveThruHR, Michael VanDervort and Robin Schooling engage with Rebecca Trotsky, Chief People Officer at HR Acuity, discussing the evolution of employee relations, the importance of...Show More
10) Real HR: Insights From Robin Schooling
In this episode of DriveThruHR, Michael turns the mic on his longtime co-host, Robin Schooling, about her brand-new book, Real HR: What It Is, What It Can Be, and How to Get There. What unfolds is par...Show More