Honest HR

Civility is a cornerstone of workplace culture that allows people and businesses to thrive by fostering respect and empathy among everyone. However, according to SHRM research, U.S. workers report that incivility is increasingly prevalent in their workplaces. In this episode of Honest HR, host Wendy Fong speaks with TrainXtra Chief Civility Officer Sejal Thakkar about her framework for helping organizations make workplace civility happen, the elements of effective civility trainings, and the business imperative for creating civil workplaces.Episode transcriptVisit SHRM's Civility Hub to learn more about how you can foster respectful dialogue and SHRM’s 1M Civil Conversations initiative. #civilityatworkEarn 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.

SHRM CHRO Jim Link discusses AI's transformative impact on HR operations, emphasizing the need for HR professionals to embrace new opportunities. The podcast explores the balance between excitement and caution in integrating AI, the importance of combining AI with human intelligence for organizational benefits, and the risks and ethics associated with AI in HR. It also highlights the resources and learning opportunities available for leveraging AI effectively in HR practices and business operations.

Workplace romance: It’s complicated. But it happens, and employers need to know how to deal with it. In this episode of Honest HR, host Amber Clayton is joined by SHRM researcher Casey Sword to present the findings from her work on SHRM’s latest research in the area of workplace romance, share real stories related to romance in the workplace, and discuss how HR professionals should handle them.Earn 1 SHRM PDC for listening to this podcast; all details provided in-episode.Episode transcript

Dr. Milton J. Perkins discusses the transformative potential of people analytics in HR, the evolution of people analytics, the power and importance of HR people analytics, making data-driven decisions in HR, designing a better workplace, the future of people analytics and AI technology, and an announcement about Dr. P's upcoming book on intentional workplace inclusivity.

Reflecting on the biggest HR trends of 2023 and looking ahead to 2024, the hosts discuss topics such as workplace civility, empathy, artificial intelligence, and managing a hybrid workforce. They also explore challenges faced by parents with teenagers, promoting mental health in the workplace, and the potential of AI. Cybersecurity and the importance of training against cyber attacks are also highlighted.

In this episode of Honest HR, host Amber Clayton and SHRM Knowledge Center Advisors Robyn Hopper and Rue Dooley continue with Part 2 of their two-part mini-series of listener-submitted stories of bad bosses, give more advice on handling problematic people managers, and close out the session with a set of redeeming stories of outstanding bosses who were there for their employees in amazing ways.Earn 1.25 SHRM PDCs for listening to both parts of this two (2) part mini-series on Stories About Bad Bosses; details on claiming your credit are provided in-episode.Episode transcript

If you’ve ever had a bad boss, not only did they make work miserable, but also probably gave you a good story to tell later on.In this episode of Honest HR, host Amber Clayton is joined by SHRM Knowledge Center Advisors Robyn Hopper and Rue Dooley to read listener-submitted stories of bad bosses, identify their problematic behaviors, and give advice on solving for them in your workplace.Earn 1.25 SHRM PDCs for listening to both parts of this two (2) part mini-series on Stories About Bad Bosses; stay tuned for Part 2, which will contain info on claiming your credit.Rate and review Honest HR on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.Episode transcript

Holland & Knight attorneys Dana Feinstein and Travis Nelson join host Amber Clayton to discuss marijuana in the workplace. They cover topics such as legal compliance, navigating multiple state laws, challenges of drug testing, potential federal legalization, and advice for employers on how to handle marijuana in the workplace.

Generative AI programs (like ChatGPT) have tremendous potential to deliver new efficiencies and capabilities to the workplace, but what do these new tools mean for HR, both in using them, and the myriad of concerns they raise? In this episode of Honest HR, host Wendy Fong speaks with Karl Ahlrichs, Senior Consultant at Gregory & Appel, on how HR professionals can use AI ethically and responsibly, and develop the critical thinking skills necessary to do so.Earn 0.75 SHRM PDC for listening to this podcast; all details provided in-episode.Episode transcript

Known for their focus on providing quality educational experiences to adult learners, the University of Phoenix wanted to learn more and provide resources to another core group of enrolled students: Individuals with disabilities. In this episode of Honest HR, host Wendy Fong speaks with Kelly Hermann, Vice President of Accessibility, Equity & Inclusion at the University of Phoenix, to discuss:  Findings from the university’s report on Workplace Accessibility - HR Professionals Accommodations for Employees’ Disability’s Research Report (2023)Action steps for HR professionals and people managers focused on creating more accessible and inclusive workplaces for employeesThe future of disability and accessibility inclusionComplete the SHRM Employing Abilities At Work CertificateEarn 0.5 SHRM PDC for listening to this podcast; all details provided in-episode.Episode transcript