True HR: Recent Episodes
Shannon Johnston
True HR offers up authentic conversations on all aspects of human resources for both individuals and organizations. With over 25 years of HR experience, your host, Shannon Clark Johnston, interviews established and emerging thought leaders about HR issues and trends. Get ready for conversations that are REAL…AUTHENTIC…and TRUE HR.
Workplace Wellness is a common term, but what does it really mean? On this episode my guest, Workplace Wellness Trainer and Coach Katina Smith, shares her expertise on wellness from the employer and employee [perspective in today’s ever-changing workplace landscape.
Physical and emotional exhaustion. Cynicism and detachment. Feelings of ineffectiveness and lack of accomplishment. These are all warning signs of burnout. What causes burnout, and it there anything we can do to prevent it? What if we know we’re burnt out? Can we recover and move forward? On this episode, our guest, professional coach Sharon List, discusses the signs and symptoms of burnout and shares her personal experience that moved her from burnout to reinvention.
Talent acquisition has been an exhausting and sometimes, thankless role for HR professionals since the onset of COVID-19. And it still doesn’t seem to have settled into any predictable pattern. Salary increase budgets for US employers are rising to levels we haven’t seen in at least five years. And everywhere you turn, people are talking about how challenging it is to find good people.
On this episode, our guest and talent expert, Kevin Cameron, CEO of Talent Connect, shares his insights on the wild ride we have been on when it comes to recruitment over the past few years, and where he sees the job market heading in the months to come.
Living a life without stress, isn’t realistic. The key is learning how to manage anxiety that can sometimes overwhelm us and keep us from being present in our lives. On this episode, guest and mindfulness expert, Nikki Ganjemmi, shares easy and practical methods you can apply to become more mindful at work and in your personal life.
Human Resources and Finance - perhaps the most underutilized relationship within a company’s leadership team. Often at odds pursuing their respective agendas, if they can work together effectively, these two functions have the capacity to become a powerful force for organizational change. On episode 5 of the True HR podcast, our guest and finance veteran, Damian Finio, explains how to leverage the shared interests between these two groups to transform the HR and Finance relationship into a true partnership.
Remember the expression, it’s not about WHAT you know, but WHO you know? On episode 4 of the True HR Podcast, that’s exactly what we discuss. Our guest, networking expert Adam Connors, answers all your questions about the importance of personal and professional networking. On this episode, Adam defines networking and discusses the “art and science” behind it. We also examine some common networking misconceptions, why many people shy away from building their networks, and how you can quickly and easily improve your networking skills.
In this episode of True HR, we discuss and debunk common myths around job search. Should you lower your salary demands to get a job more quickly? What happens if there’s a recession? Should you take on consulting work while searching for a new role? Our guest and job search expert, Heather Dolan, has spent years helping others find their next role and on this episode, she shares her knowledge with you. Join us as we dispel the common myths around job search and show you that your job search, doesn’t have to be a dumpster fire.
In today’s competitive job market, offering high-quality, cost-effective benefits can be a differentiator for companies looking to attract and retain the best talent. How do you effectively assess your current state of benefits? What are some common areas of potential cost savings? And what should you be mindful of when implementing the changes, once you have decided on a path forward? I’ll tackle all these questions and more on this episode, with the help of my friend and colleague, Zack Pace, Senior Vice President of Benefits Consulting at CBIZ, Inc.
For any growing organization, there are many decisions to make when starting out. Given the fierce competition for talent these days, the pressure is on to keep employees engaged and productive, while at the same time, keeping focus on the company’s business objectives.
So, when is the right time for a growing company to hire HR staff? Should you hire someone full time or just outsource? Do you really even need HR? If you are a potential candidate for a role in HR at a startup company, what questions should you ask? How can you ensure expectations are aligned when you accept this type of role? In this episode, we will cover all these questions and more.