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#316 - THE GREAT RESIGNATION, THE VALUE OF WORK, AND DISNEY!

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Amanda Brunson, MHR, SHRM-CP steps into the hot seat while JC is out! Amanda and Ricky discuss their stalkish love for anything Disney, what she learned at this year’s SHRM conference in Vegas, and the value of today’s workforce. Plus, Amanda got a new car!

The Great Resignation, The Value of Work, and Disney!
Amandas Brunson, MHR, SHRM-CP & Ricky Baez

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#312 - RICKY IS BACK FROM DISNEY!

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Ricky finally decided to take a vacation from his vacation. He and JC are back on the saddle to find the HR angle in every odd story. Strikes, GPT-3, and Only Fans taking a stand…. then sitting back down.

HR TALK! 312 - Ricky is back from Disney!
Ricky Baez & JC

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#311 - PSYCHOLOGICAL SAFETY WITH KENNEDY GLOBAL HR!

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JC sits down Rachel Nelson, SHRM-CP, CAHRI, MRCSA and Kelly Pallanti, SHRM-SCP, owners of Kennedy Global HR Solutions. They discuss the importance of navigating psychological safety in the workplace and keeping the company cultures and values intact. Plus, Ricky is on "assignment" again....He's at Disney.

HR TALK! 311 - Psychological Safety with Kennedy Global HR
JC, Kelly Pallanti & Rachael Nelson

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#310 - WENDY SELLERS AND THE PANDEMIC ROAD TRIP!

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JC got a chance for a one-on-one with a dear friend of the show, Wendy “The HR Lady” Sellers. They talk about her infamous road trip, Corporate HR vs. HR Consultants, and company culture! Ricky is off doing some vacation stuff…. again.

HR TALK! 310 - Wendy Sellers & the Pandemic Roadtrip
JC & Wendy Sellers

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#309 - WHAT WOULD HR DO?

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Ricky and JC dive right into NY Governor Cuomo’s resignation after the a sexual harassment investigation, restaurant leadership putting himself and employees in danger to protect patrons, and many more in an episode appropriately called “What would HR do?”

HR TALK! 309 - What would HR do?
Ricky Baez and JC

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#308 - VACCINE MANDATES AND REMOTE WORK!

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We called it last week! More businesses are taking a hard stance when it comes to vaccine mandates as a condition of employment. Ricky and JC discuss HR’s responsibilities when it comes to ADA / Religious accommodations and whether the mandate extends to fully remote workers.

HR TALK! 308 - Vaccine Mandates and Remote Work
Ricky Baez & JC

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#307 - ACTIVISION AND THE VACCINE DILEMMA!

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Ricky and JC discuss the serious sexual harassment allegations against Activision and ask the question(s): Where was HR? Did HR do their job and leadership didn’t take it seriously? Or was it HR that didn’t take it seriously? Plus: The NFL gets specific on their vaccines requirements. Are other businesses going to follow suit?

HR TALK! 307 - Activision & the Vaccine Dilemma
Ricky Baez & JC

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#305 - VIDEO RESUMES AND UNIVERSITY PROGRAMS!

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TikTok released a pilot program where users can create video resumes to gain employment. Ricky and JC discuss whether this is a great idea or a horrible one. Also, they take a deep dive into business relationships with educational institutions.

HR TALK! 305 - Video Resumes & University Programs
Ricky Baez & JC

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#304 - BEHAVIORAL HIRING AND CELEBRATING AMERICA!

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The boys are back on the mic! Ricky and JC discuss the difference between skills based assessments and behavioral based interview questions. Which is better for the culture of an organization? Also, Happy Birthday America!

HR TALK! 304 - Behavioral Hirirng and Celebrating America
Ricky Baez Jr MHR, SPHR and some guy JC

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#301 - EMAILS, CEOS, AND BADAKATHCARE!

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The HR Talk Podcast crew took a week off! Who approved that?! JC and Ricky are back on the saddle to discuss recruiting best practices, returning to the office, and….. do people REALLY enjoy what they do for a living? They also dive into the Fauci emails! You DON’T want to miss this one!

HR TALK! 301 - Faucci Emails, CEOs Step Down and Badakathcare
Ricky Baez & JC

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#300 - THE 3OOTH EPISODE EXTRAVAGANZA!

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Here it is folks! The HR Talk Podcast crew made it to episode 300! To mark this occasion The Face of the Franchise took time out of his busy schedule to make a special appearance. The Face, JC, and Ricky do a quick catch up then discuss work ethic in today’s society and what to do when business leaders give you telecommuting “options.”

HR TALK! 300 - The 300th Episode Extravaganza!
Ricky Baez, JC & The Face of the Franchise

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#298 - LEADING FROM THE FRONT!

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Ricky and JC discuss Ricky’s encounter at a local restaurant in St. Augustine, when leaders should influence from the front / back, businesses mandating vaccines, and…. Florida Man drives to Tennessee?

HR TALK! 298 - Leading from the Front
Ricky Baez, JC & Intern Dave

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