Michael VanDervort discusses labor relations issues of the day with guest Peter List of Labor Union News, including the recent merger/alliance between Amazon Labor Union and the Teamsters ..read more

In this episode of DriveThruHR, we chat with Jonathan Bennett, an executive coach with a rich background in business and leadership. Jonathan shares his personal journey from leaving a high-level role at a large hospital to founding and growing a successful management consulting firm. After a decade of success, he made the bold move to sell his company and start a coaching practice focused on deeply listening to leaders. We dive into the emotional and cultural challenges of mergers and acquisitions, exploring how Jonathan helps leaders navigate these complex transitions. He also talks about bl ..read more

Join us on DriveThruHR as we chat with Kat Walsh of the Kat Walsh Group, a self-proclaimed "GenZologist." Kat's unique journey includes running a venture builder fund and working as a Chief Legacy Officer. She shares her insights on what makes Gen Z tick and how their work values have evolved post-pandemic. Kat explains what it means to be a GenZologist, reflecting on her diverse experiences and how they shaped her understanding of Gen Z. We discuss what motivates this generation, their shifting values since the pandemic, and why research and science may be the key to leading Gen Z employees ..read more

Hey there, HR enthusiasts! Get comfy because we're about to shake things up on the next DriveThruHR episode. Join Michael and Robin as we chat with Kathi Enderes, the Senior Vice President of Research at The Josh Bersin Company, about Systemic HR. Forget the jargon—Kathi breaks down Systemic HR in a refreshingly straightforward way. We're talking about a model built on real research, analyzing the strategies of over 1,000 companies and 26 million employees. In today's ever-changing landscape of hybrid work setups and AI integrations, HR has to step up its game, and Systemic HR is leading ..read more

Join Michael in this engaging episode of DriveThruHR, where we dive into some of our personal EPIC HR conference highlights with Sara Vidoni of Businessolver. Sara shares trends and changing paradigms impacting the employee benefits industry. Tiffany Stevenson, Chief People Officer at WeightWatchers, discusses their cultural transformation, following founder values while making a major business shift to being a healthcare provider. Did you know WeightWatchers can be a resource for GLP-1 drugs if you qualify? I know I didn't.         ..read more

  Join us in this engaging episode of driveThruHR, where we dive into some of our personal EPIC HR conference highlights with Jason Seiden of Comfort Communications and Pete Schramm of Lattitude. Jason shares his personal story of learning how to deal with grief and some thoughts on how employers can help their people during these challenging life moments.  Pete shares insights on his company, Lattitude, his book Pathfinders: Navigating Your Career Map With A Personal Board of Advisors, and the value of creating a personal advisory board. Tune in to glean actionable insight ..read more

Join Michael VanDervort on the DTHR Podcast as he welcomes Jennifer Yugo, the Managing Director of Corvirtus, a leader in building remarkable workplace environments. This episode offers a deep dive into the transformative HR practices that are shaping modern businesses. Jennifer Yugo leads Corvirtus with a passion for crafting hiring processes, development tools, and retention solutions that help businesses scale effectively while maintaining strong employee engagement. Her approach combines rigorous data analysis with practical strategies to foster environments where both people and businesse ..read more

?️ Join us on DriveThrHR as we dive into an enlightening discussion with Cerys Goodall, COO of Vetster, about the surprising and insightful parallels between the recent "Barbie" movie and today's corporate culture. ? Episode Highlights: Breaking the Mold: Explore how "Barbie" challenges our perceptions of leadership and representation in the workplace.From Kendom to Inclusion: Cerys discusses the outdated 'Kendom' mentality still prevalent in many workplaces and how we can shift towards more inclusive and dynamic environments.Transformative Actions: Learn about the practical steps to take to p ..read more

In this captivating episode of our podcast, join hosts Michael VanDervort and Robin Schooling as they dive into an extraordinary conversation with Marie Lobbezoo, sharing her unparalleled journey at McMurdo Station, Antarctica. Dubbed "The Penguin Episode," this installment takes you on an icy adventure to the most remote corners of the Earth. Marie opens up about her recent work experience, revealing the challenges and wonders of living and working in the Antarctic's harsh, yet mesmerizing environment. From daily routines amidst snow and ice to unexpected encounters with the region's iconic p ..read more

Our guest, Tracie Sponenberg, recently made the transition from corporate-to-consultant when she opened her own business to focus on providing services as a fractional Chief People Officer. Join us for this lively discussion as Michael and Robin talk with Tracie about when she knew it was “time” and the factors that went into her decision. Tracie shares insight about the role – and value! – of Fractional HR include her take on being a “thought partner” vs. a “strategic leader.” Good stuff ..read more