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Your October Policy Pulse: Four HR Landmines You Can't Afford to Miss
October brought four HR policy updates that could create serious liability if you're not paying attention. Emergency pay calculations just changed, California's pay transparency law got specific, and the Supreme Court is hearing cases that could reshape federal agencies.
Supporting Parents Through Pregnancy and Infant Loss: What HR Needs to Know
When one in four pregnancies ends in loss, most organizations aren't prepared to support employees through it. This episode covers the frameworks, legal protections, and cultural shifts that help companies show up for grieving parents.
Future-Proofing Your Career: The Power of Upskilling and Continuous Learning
What if the career advice you've been following is keeping you comfortable but making you obsolete? Tan Moorthy, CEO of Revature, breaks down why getting out of your comfort zone, sharing what you know, and learning at the speed of change are the only strategies that matter now.
The Motherhood Penalty: Why Working Parents Are Your Best Leaders
The timing is brutal: kids arrive when careers peak, dual incomes aren't optional, and school schedules clash with work by design. But Kelly McGinnis reveals why working parents might be the leadership goldmine hiding in plain sight.
The 7 Mindsets: When Your Brain's Factory Settings Are Sabotaging Your Success
What if your brain’s factory settings are holding you back? Scott Shickler, founder of 7 Mindsets, reveals why even high achievers battle 50,000 negative thoughts daily—and how to rewire your thinking to push past artificial limits, dream bigger, and unlock your true potential.
Policy Pulse: Why HR Compliance Is Now a City-by-City Game
In this Policy Pulse episode with Bryan Driscoll, HR compliance has gone hyperlocal, meaning your 2023 handbook and job postings could be legal landmines in today's city-by-city regulatory landscape. Discover the real compliance risks facing HR leaders in 2025, from pay transparency lawsuits to outdated policies.
Supporting People Without Losing the "Human" in Human Resources
This week’s episode explores what it really means to support mental health at work, from both sides of the HR desk. HR leader Matthew Megson shares lessons from lived experience and why empathy can’t be optional.
The HR Shield: When Being the "People Person" Becomes Your Biggest Challenge
HR is supposed to support people, not absorb everyone’s stress. In this episode, psychotherapist Lindsey Carnick shares how to protect your energy without jumping ship.
Pompoms, Positive Energy & People Development
Stefanie Adams and Traci explore how principles from cheerleading, such as building trust, boosting energy, and celebrating wins, can transform leadership and create stronger, more human-centered workplaces.
Jobs Report Fallout, Binary Laws & AI Drama
This month on Policy Pulse, Traci and Bryan unpack the headlines HR can’t ignore—from a fired government statistician to strict AI hiring laws and gender reporting clashes. Plus, state-level shifts on menopause and time off could reshape your benefits strategy.
Elevating HR: From Administrator to Strategic Business Partner
Empower your HR team to be the strategic business partners your organization needs. Explore how HR is shifting from traditional administrative roles to becoming proactive leaders in our latest blog. Gain insights from Jeanette Dorazio, CEO of Leadpages, as we dive into the transformation of HR's role and its profound impact on organizational success. Discover the keys to thriving in the ever-evolving landscape of Human Resources.
Navigating Workplace Tensions in the New Normal with Sophie Wade
In a recent episode of the "Bringing the Human back to Human Resources" podcast, Sophie Wade shared insights on workplace tensions in remote and hybrid work models. Discover how to address these challenges effectively and thrive in the new era of work.
 
                         
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
October brought four HR policy updates that could create serious liability if you're not paying attention. Emergency pay calculations just changed, California's pay transparency law got specific, and the Supreme Court is hearing cases that could reshape federal agencies.