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Nicole Armstrong on How You Make Workplace Equity Happen Aug 16, 2021

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The heart of workplace equity lies in providing fair opportunities to all of your organization’s employees by identifying and supporting the specific needs of employees from different demographics, but how do you that?
In this episode of Honest HR, host Gloria Sinclair Miller speaks with Nicole Armstrong, the Founder and CEO of Queen City Certified, a leading data-informed employer certification and leadership program for workplace equity. Hear Nicole discuss what goes into a data-driven assessment of your organization’s equity, how to get started making diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) assessments at your organization, and also advice for emerging professionals interested in pursuing a career in DEI.

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Honest HR is a podcast from SHRM, the Society for Human Resource Management.

Ronda Wakefield on How HR Can Serve Those Who Served Jul 16, 2021

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Despite their strong technical backgrounds and experience working in specialized teams, veterans still have a hard time securing employment when they enter the civilian workforce.

In this episode of Honest HR, host Gloria Sinclair Miller speaks with Ronda Wakefield, a human resources consultant and talent acquisition specialist, on how HR and talent acquisition professionals can become more inclusive in their hiring, engaging and retaining veterans.

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The First 100 Days’ Big Issues Roundup (Pt. 2 of 2) Jun 28, 2021

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In this episode of Honest HR¸ co-hosts Wendy Fong, Amber Clayton and Gloria Sinclair Miller continue their discussion of workplace-related issues the Biden administration has acted on in the first half of 2021, alongside discussion of other pertinent workplace topics, such as the PRO Act and approaches for finding untapped talent.
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Episodes of Honest HR help you build your competencies while also earning professional development credits (PDCs) toward your SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP recertification. All relevant details, including the Activity IDs, are provided during the episode.

Season 4 Premiere and The First 100 Days’ Big Issues Roundup (Pt. 1 of 2) May 10, 2021

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In this premiere to Season 4 of Honest HR, hosts Gloria Sinclair Miller, Amber Clayton and Wendy Fong share stories on unexpected impacts of COVID-19, and Amber leads a discussion on the first 100 days of the new presidential administration and what it all means for businesses and employees.
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Episodes of Honest HR help you build your competencies while also earning professional development credits (PDCs) toward your SHRM-CP or SHRM-SCP recertification. All relevant details, including the Activity IDs, are provided during the episode.

Marjorie Morrison on Supporting Employees' Mental Health During the Pandemic Apr 15, 2021

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This episode is Part 2 of a 2 part Mini-Series on Communication and Consultation.
Reported symptoms of depression and anxiety tripled and quadrupled since the start of the pandemic, and nearly 75 percent of workers say they’re experiencing burnout as they try to successfully manage the blurry divide between remote work and personal life.
In this episode of Honest HR, host Gloria Sinclair Miller is joined by Marjorie Morrison, the CEO and co-founder of Pysch Hub, the largest online platform for mental health that provides impactful and engaging videos and courses on mental health, substance abuse and suicide prevention.
Gloria and Marjorie discuss key indicators for HR professionals and people managers to know for recognizing employees’ mental health struggles, as well as Mental Health and Wellness in the Workplace, the joint initiative from Psych Hub and The SHRM Foundation to engage HR professionals in education and training opportunities to lead mental health and wellness change in the workplace.
Listen to Psych Hub's podcast: The Future of Mental Health
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Heather Myers on Communicating in a New Era of Work Apr 05, 2021

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This episode is Part 1 of a two (2) part Mini-Series on Communication and Consultation.
Whether it’s a big announcement from your CEO or a quick email you send to a coworker, all communication at work plays a role in shaping both your organization’s effectiveness, and its future. In this episode of Honest HR, host Gloria Sinclair Miller speaks with Dr. Heather Myers, chief psychology officer at Traitify, a personality data company that uses assessments to help organizations optimize their talent experience. They discuss communication strategies and channels organizations can adopt to help them effectively navigate periods of turbulence and business uncertainly.
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Music courtesy of bensound.
This episode of Honest HR is sponsored by PNC.

Creating Positive Change In Your Workplace with Trisha Zulic, SHRM-SCP Apr 01, 2021

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In this episode of Honest HR, host Wendy Fong leads a wide-ranging conversation with HR consultant and SHRM instructor Trisha Zulic, SHRM-SCP, on how to develop into a more effective and empathetic HR professional. Trisha provides her insights on topics including how to identify professional mentors, the value of volunteering and professional development and how HR professionals are poised to change workplaces into more diverse, equitable and inclusive spaces.
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Michelle Kim on Supporting Employees of Color and LGBTQIA+ During the Pandemic Mar 25, 2021

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Employees identifying as POC and LGBTQIA+ have disproportionately experienced negative outcomes resulting from the pandemic, including higher rates of infection, greater loss of employment and AAPI discrimination. In this episode of SHRM’s Honest HR podcast, host Wendy Fong speaks with Michelle Kim, entrepreneur, writer, DE&I thought leader and CEO of Awaken, to provide insights and action steps on how to proactively and effectively support the POC and LGBTQIA+ employees at your organization.
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Additional topic resources:
How U.S. Companies Can Support Employees of Color Through the Pandemic - Harvard Business Review
Learn more about SHRM's Together Forward @Work initiative

Todd Holzman’s Push to Rethink Leadership Development Mar 19, 2021

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Leadership is never just about “staying the course”. Rather, effective leadership involves actively monitoring the efficacy and impact of your decisions for the organization. Todd Holzman is an organizational leadership consultant who works with CEOs, business leaders and HR executives to simultaneously upgrade their organization's leadership capabilities and solve their toughest business challenges. In this episode of SHRM’s Honest HR podcast, host Gloria Sinclair Miller speaks with Todd on a new approach to leadership development emphasizing real-world problem solving and personal behavioral change.
This episode is Part 3 of a three (3) part Mini-Series on Leadership and Navigation.

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Denise Montoya on Developing the Leaders of Tomorrow Mar 16, 2021

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Exceptional leaders don’t focus exclusively on the here and now, they commit to the long game of helping others grow and emerge as the next generation of leaders. Dr. Denise Montoya serves as associate vice president for finance administration and government relations, as well as adjunct faculty at New Mexico Highlands University. In this episode of SHRM’s Honest HR podcast, host Gloria Sinclair Miller speaks with Dr. Denise Montoya on her 32 year career as an HR leader and her advice for those doing the work to help develop the leaders of tomorrow.
This episode is Part 2 of a three (3) part Mini-Series on Leadership and Navigation.

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