In our Introductory Episode our guest Jon Thurmond turns the tables and interviews me to showcase what Tom’s Engaging HR is all about.  We talk about what it takes to start a podcast, introduce the goals of the show, preview some of our upcoming guests and set the stage for Tom’s Engaging HR.  We dig into some of the trends I’m seeing in HR Today as well.  Our Guest Jon Thurmond is a HR Practitioner, Podcaster and community builder.  You can find him and his podcast via the links here: The HR Social Hour Half Hour Podcast LinkedIn: Jon Thurmond Twitter: @Jon_Thurmond Mentio ..read more

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After 318 shows, it all ends here. We talk about why it was time to wrap the show, answer your questions, and thank a lot of people. Hope you'll listen to the whole episode as it has something for everyone (and not our standard bumper music). Pick up the amazing Halogi Hot Sauces at https://www.halogihotsauce.com/s/shop. This episode is sponsored by Mike Sipple, Jr. and the Talent Magnet Institute.  Visit talentmagnet.com/hrsocialhour for a special gift for listeners. If you'd like a sticker, coaster, or other giveaway, message Jon. Join us on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month at 7 PM ..read more

We welcome back our #2 fan, Steve Browne! Steve was our first guest and being our last guest seemed appropriate. We discuss the successes and challenges he's faced in redesigning LaRosa's people operations, the status of his third book, and what he's learned from the podcast over the years. This was silly, a little emotional, and all around fun. Steve's recommendation: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paarasparker/ How to reach Steve: https://twitter.com/sbrownehr https://www.linkedin.com/in/steveb5/ Check out Wendy with Keirsten Greggs on "TRAP Chat Live" here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOSk ..read more

We welcome back our friend and favorite Canadian, Dr. Melanie Peacock! We talk about endings, how academia has changed during the pandemic, and our favorite in person #HRSocialHour memory. Melanie asked us not to edit out a piece of our conversation, be sure to listen to the end! Melanie's recommendation: https://twitter.com/HRODProfessor (Bob Ficken) How to reach Melanie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmelaniepeacock-cphr-doublem/ This episode is sponsored by Mike Sipple, Jr. and the Talent Magnet Institute.  Visit talentmagnet.com/hrsocialhour for a special gift for listeners. If yo ..read more

Jon welcomes back Paul LaLonde and Chris Hadley to talk HR and pro wrestling!  We catch up with Chris on his work and life changes over the last year, the greatness that is MJF, and why handling investigations the right way as an HR pro is critical. Check out the video we discuss about Chris' company here:  https://www.linkedin.com/posts/choicesincommunityliving_wwe-recap-activity-6996158881957625857-I_7x/ How to reach Chris: https://twitter.com/TheRealGappa How to reach Paul: https://twitter.com/HRPaul49 This episode is sponsored by Mike Sipple, Jr. and the Talent Magnet Institute ..read more

It's the 5th annual Pop Culture Roundtable episode with Jon, Lorena Pabón, Michael Mullady, and Chris Orozco! We talk about changes in Lorena and Chris' lives since last year as well as some of our favorite TV shows, movies, music, and podcasts! Spoiler warnings for Star Wars, Batman, Harry Potter, and everything else discussed. Hope you discover something new to check out. How to reach Lorena: https://twitter.com/lpabonhr How to reach Michael: https://twitter.com/mjmullady How to reach Chris: https://twitter.com/ChrisOrozco72 If you'd like to leave us a voice message for episode 250, visit sp ..read more

We're joined by Deborah Jeffries, Vice President of HR Answers, Inc. in Portland, OR! We talk about how she discovered HR in high school, being involved in HR organizations, and more than one issue HR pros will be facing in 2023. Deborah is now one of our "West Coast correspondents" as she shares what's going in the Pacific Northwest. Deborah's recommendation: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeniferlambert/ How to reach Deborah: https://twitter.com/frappegirl https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahjeffries/ If you'd like to leave us a voice message for episode 250, visit speakpipe.com/hrsocialhour.&nb ..read more

We're joined by Niki Ramirez, Founder and Principal Consultant of HR Answers in Phoenix, AZ! We talk about starting your own business, challenges HR pros will face in 2023, what Niki is hearing from in person event participants when she's speaking, and more!   Niki's recommendation: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkarthikramanan/ (Dr. Karthik Ramanan) How to reach Niki: https://twitter.com/AskHRAnswers https://www.linkedin.com/in/niki-ramirez-mba-phr-shrm-cp-thrp-65b93710/ If you'd like to leave us a voice message for episode 250, visit speakpipe.com/hrsocialhour. This episode is ..read more

Live (to tape) from Portugal, we talk to fellow HR podcasters Julie & Chad Sowash! We talk about how they both got started in the HR space, what Julie sees as the biggest DEBI challenges coming for HR, where Chad sees HR tech headed, and more. There's plenty of podcast talk and we were excited to have them on together. Julie's recommendation: linkedin.com/company/harper-slade-llc-racial-equity-advisors/ (Nikki Lanier) Chad's recommendation: https://twitter.com/Maya_HuberHR (Maya Huber) How to reach Julie: https://twitter.com/JulieSowash https://www.disabilitytalent.org/ https://www.crazyan ..read more