Honest HR

Dive into spine-chilling HR challenges like natural disasters and cyber threats that professionals face daily. Discover the importance of proactive communication and emergency preparedness for employee safety. Unravel the complexities of wage compliance and workplace conduct, highlighting liability risks under the FLSA. Explore humorous yet serious restroom dilemmas while learning preventive strategies to skirt HR horror stories. It’s a blend of fright and insight, perfect for the Halloween spirit!

October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, so in this episode of Honest HR, host Monique Akanbi sits down with Jhillika Kumar, CEO and Founder of Mentra—a neurodiversity employment network—to discuss how HR professionals can support neurodiversity in their workplaces. Jhillika offers insight into the value of hiring neurodiverse employees, as well as common misconceptions around neurodiversity in the workplace.Episode transcriptThis podcast is approved for 0.5 PDCs toward SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP recertification. Listen to the complete episode to get your activity ID at the end. ID expires Oct. 15, 2025.Rate and review Honest HR on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Host Monique Akanbi sits down with culture architect Tony Moore to discuss what makes a good boss. Tony offers insights into the best mindset for leading a team and what leaders at every level can do to set their employees and business up for success.This podcast is approved for 0.5 PDCs toward SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP recertification. Listen to the complete episode to get your activity ID at the end. ID expires Oct. 17, 2025.Episode transcriptRate and review Honest HR on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Host Wendy Fong is joined by Sonia Aranza, Global Diversity & Inclusion Strategist and International Speaker, to discuss the loneliness epidemic and belonging in the workplace. They uncover the biggest contributing factors to the loneliness epidemic, the importance of a human-centered mindset, and how a sense of belonging is key to business success.Episode transcriptEarn 0.5 SHRM PDC for listening to this podcast; all details in-episode.Rate and review Honest HR on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

During a contentious election year in the United States, political activity in the workplace has become a gray area for many working professionals. Host Amber Clayton and SHRM Knowledge Advisors Jennifer Chang and Rue Dooley discuss how to navigate these potentially tumultuous waters both as an employer and employee.Episode transcriptEarn 0.5 SHRM PDC for listening to this podcast; all details provided in-episode.Rate and review Honest HR on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Host Wendy Fong discusses open enrollment season and benefits trends with Lois Glasgow, compensation manager at TerrAscend, who has over 25 years of experience in global employee benefits and compensation. Lois offers insights into which benefits are in-demand and provides expert advice on how to prepare for open enrollment season as an HR professional. Episode transcriptEarn 0.5 SHRM PDC for listening to this podcast; all details provided in-episode.Rate and review Honest HR on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

In the midst of an election year, political tensions are running high everywhere, and the workplace is no exception. Employees are likewise coming to work with their political views top of mind, which they don’t always share or express with civility and respect. In this episode of Honest HR, host Amber Clayton is joined by SHRM Chief of Staff, Emily M. Dickens, and SHRM Senior Researcher Derrick Scheetz for a discussion of SHRM’s latest research on the topic of workplace civility as it pertains to political conversations at work, SHRM’s initiative to start 1 million civil conversations, and steps organizations can take to cultivate more civil workplaces.Episode transcriptThis episode is sponsored by Fidelity Workplace.Earn 1.00 SHRM PDC for listening; details provided in episode.Rate and review Honest HR on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

If your organization is open for business, acquiring and retaining talent is a perpetual concern, and the benefits, resources and experiences available to your employees all play a part determining whether they stay or go. In this episode of Honest HR, host Amber Clayton speaks with Rose Ann Garza, CHRO of Texas restaurant chain Kerbey Lane, about the practical approaches the restaurant group utilizes to attract and retain its employees. Also, hear from Kerri Nelson, SHRM Director of Mission Research, on SHRM’s 2024 Talent Trends research for data-driven insights in the world of recruiting and talent acquisition.This episode is sponsored by Fidelity Workplace.Earn 0.75 SHRM PDC by listening to this podcast; details provided in-episode.Rate and review Honest HR on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

Body odor. Bad breath. Toenail clippings. While these examples are all part of being human, they sometimes find their way into the world of work, and bringing with them uncomfortable, disruptive scenarios that encroach on the workplace as a professional environment. While there are no laws or regulations for addressing these kinds of issues, in this episode of Honest HR, host Amber Clayton is joined by SHRM HR Knowledge Advisors Elissa Jessup and Jim Emanuel to provide practical advice for HR professionals and people managers on handling these “icky, sticky and gross” matters with empathy, respect, and effective communication.Episode transcriptEarn 0.75 SHRM PDC by listening to this podcast; details provided in-episode.Rate and review Honest HR on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.

If you haven’t already heard, Ted Lasso star Jason Sudeikis is joining the Main Stage at SHRM’s Annual Conference and Expo in Chicago, June 23rd through 26th. In anticipation of the event, motivational speaker and Ted Lasso super fan Jeff Harry joins host Monique Akanbi for a discussion of the show and accompanying takeaways for creating positive workplace cultures on topics including leadership style, relationship building, and psychological safety at work.Register for SHRM24 today.Episode transcriptRate and review Honest HR on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.