Chris Hamilton from Hotchkiss Insurance reveals how insurance companies are structurally designed to make money off higher premiums—and the concrete steps you can take right now to fix it.

This week on Policy Pulse breaks down the court ruling that gives the president unprecedented control over labor law, what it means for enforcement, and the three critical bets every HR leader needs to prepare for in 2026.

Paying AI services to spam your resume to hundreds of companies feels like a shortcut. It's actually costing you the job—and your reputation in your industry.

Most leaders think empathy and accountability are opposites. But Emily Erstad shows why that's wrong—and why vulnerability without boundaries is actually destroying your team's trust.

Micromanagement is anxiety wearing a business suit. Dr. Greg Giuliano reveals why leaders actually micromanage and shares a coaching framework that transforms compliance into commitment.

When a marketer realizes your talent shortage is actually a revenue problem, everything changes. Renaud Delaquis shares how Coastline Academy connected recruiting to revenue and transformed their entire hiring strategy.

New EEOC leadership, shifting workplace boundaries, return-to-office resistance, and culture gaps between what leadership says and what actually happens. In this Policy Pulse episode with Bryan, we unpack the four major HR shifts happening right now and what you actually need to do about them.

Your US employment contract won't protect you in Canada, and the mistakes could cost you tens of thousands in unexpected severance. Laura Tolhoek breaks down the critical differences in Canadian employment law that US companies need to understand before hiring across the border.

Wendy Sherry, CEO at Cigna Healthcare, reveals why 79% of women hide their perimenopause symptoms at work—and why that silence is costing you talent. By 2030, this becomes your biggest retention challenge.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

In our latest podcast episode, I sit down with Rita Sorensen, President and CEO of the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption. We explore the often overlooked world of adoption, foster care, and the crucial need for equitable benefits. Join us as we discuss creating a family-friendly environment, dispelling myths about adoption benefits, and the positive impact on both employers and communities. Listen now for a fresh perspective on fostering inclusivity in the workplace