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HR’s Top FMLA Questions from the SHRM Knowledge Center Jun 17, 2025

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The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is one of the top topics SHRM gets member questions about in our HR Knowledge Center. So, host Monique Akanbi sits down with Liz Petersen and Sheri Martel, two FMLA experts within SHRM’s own ranks, to tackle the questions HR pros ask the most. Together, they break down key FMLA areas such as eligibility, intermittent leave, compliance, job restoration, and special circumstances.

Whether it's calculating requirements, managing leave patterns that suggest misuse, handling benefit coverage obligations, or navigating tricky return-to-work cases, their conversation delivers practical insights for approaching FMLA with confidence.

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How HR Can Support First-Time People Managers Jun 10, 2025

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Need to help your new managers lead? Join Chelsea C. Williams, CEO and founder of Reimagine Talent Co., and host Nicole Belyna as they discuss how HR pros can best support their colleagues stepping into first-time leadership roles. Discover key insights to aid them in such challenges as overseeing direct reports who were previously their peers, having difficult conversations, avoiding common mistakes, and more. This episode is packed with strategies to help new people managers measure their own success and growth, so that you can build stronger teams together.

This podcast is approved for .5 PDCs toward SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP recertification. Listen to the complete episode to get your activity ID at the end. ID expires July 1, 2026.

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The Power of Neuroscience-Driven Leadership May 27, 2025

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Find out how HR pros can apply basic principles of neuroscience to foster a more positive workplace culture where psychological safety thrives. Matt Kalb, vice president of client experience at T3 Expo, explains to host Raiyana Bryant what chemically happens to people’s brains every time they feel valued — and how leaders can use this understanding to be more vulnerable, self-aware, and appreciative with their teams. As Kalb puts it, “Empathy is not just a soft skill; it’s biological.” Get practical advice for building more trust, combating stereotypes, and making empathy your superpower.

This podcast is approved for .5 PDCs toward SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP recertification. Listen to the complete episode to get your activity ID at the end. ID expires June 1, 2026.

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Accommodating Allergies and Asthma in the Workplace May 20, 2025

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Did you know that up to 50% of employees have allergies and/or asthma? And whether attributed to food or the environment, these conditions are covered by the Americans with Disabilities Act. Dr. Carla Davis — president-elect of the American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (AAAAI) — and host Wendy Fong discuss best practices for setting allergy and asthma accommodations across your organization. From establishing clear cleaning policies and emergency protocols to creating personalized action plans and comprehensive education strategies, learn how HR can work with everyone from senior leaders to facilities teams to keep the workplace safe, productive, and inclusive for all.

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Crisis Management and Resolving Contentious Conversations May 13, 2025

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Learn from a retired SWAT negotiator how to handle workplace crises and difficult conversations as an HR professional. Scott Tillema, keynote speaker and corporate trainer at The Negotiations Collective, goes over the four principles of crisis negotiation with host Monique Akanbi, as well as quick decision-making strategies for high-stakes and sometimes emotionally charged situations.

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Harnessing the Dynamic Skillsets of Military Spouses May 06, 2025

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Husbands and wives of armed forces personnel are not just an underutilized talent pool. According to Brytnee Fallan, a 16-year military spouse within SHRM’s own ranks, they can also be formidable agents for change. Find out how HR pros can better support and tap into the talents of military spouses as Fallan and special guest host Marjorie Morrison discuss the unique strengths and challenges of this skill-rich community.

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Supporting Women’s Mental Health for an Inclusive Workplace Apr 29, 2025

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An inclusive workplace is one that works for all, and one of its key building blocks is women’s mental health. Marjorie Morrison, SHRM’s executive in residence for mental health, is joined by Tamla Oates-Forney, CEO of SHRM Linkage, to dive into strategies for HR professionals to support women’s mental health as part of creating an inclusive workplace culture.

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Leveraging Data and Emotional Intelligence for Organizational Resilience Apr 22, 2025

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Take your strategic decisions to the next level by combining data and emotional intelligence. Guest host Jay Jones, lead of talent and employee experience at SHRM, picks the brain of Jevon Wooden, CEO of BrightMind Consulting Group, about how data alone is not enough to build long-term organizational resilience and the importance of humanity in HR.

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Recruiting and Retaining Talent Through Civility Apr 15, 2025

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Learn how to attract and retain top talent by fostering a culture of civility and inclusivity. Hosted by Nicole Belyna, Kenston Henderson, chief empowerment officer of Live With Lyfe, shares what that culture looks like, how to assess your organization for civility, and introduces his REM-C framework to navigate difficult conversations.

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This podcast is approved for .5 PDCs toward SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP recertification. Listen to the complete episode to get your activity ID at the end. ID expires May 1, 2026.

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Guiding Displaced Talent to New Horizons Apr 08, 2025

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In today's growing landscape of layoffs and uncertainty, more professionals are moving away from traditional career paths -- opening the door for HR pros to take a skills-first approach in recruiting and hiring. Host Nicole Belyna and John Morgan, president of career transition & mobility and leadership development at LHH, discuss how HR professionals can use tools like HRIS data and AI to guide displaced talent to new roles amid this trend.

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This podcast is approved for .5 PDCs toward SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP recertification. Listen to the complete episode to get your activity ID at the end. ID expires May 1, 2026.

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