What first comes to mind when you hear we need more play at work? Gina and Turiya are joined by Jeff Harry, founder of Rediscover Your Play, to discuss the importance of play and psychological safety to make work suck less for humans while also enabling stronger business performance. Listen as we discuss what play at work actually means, ways companies can integrate play into the workplace and the positive impact it has on the employee experience as well as innovation & creativity.  Jeff's Website - Rediscover Your Play Jeff on Socials - @jeffharryplays Please share with us! Face ..read more

Gina and Turiya first discussed burnout in a May 2019 episode titled "Burnout Intervention". Listen in as they revisit this very necessary and even more prevalent topic with special guest, Melissa Swift, VP, workforce and Organizational Change at Capgemini Invent. Melissa shares her research backed insights into what causes burnout and how organizations and individuals can recognize burnout and strategies to mitigate and address it. Melissa's Book - Work Here Now - Think Like A Human and Build A Powerhouse Workplace U.S. Surgeon General's Framework for Workplace Mental Health & Well-Being ..read more

What is AI? What are we excited and/or concerned about as it relates to AI & ChatGPT? What should companies and HR professionals be doing to support readiness of this evolving technology in their workplace? All this and more is discussed with our very special guest, Allyson Carter, SVP, Talent Management at The CARA Group and an early adopter of AI. Connect w/ Allyson on LinkedIn Learn more about The CARA Group on their websiteCheck out several of the AI resources Allyson mentioned in the episode: Allyson's Favorite AI Newsletter: The Neuron AI Newsletter Upskill Yourself on AI: 250 Free L ..read more

Gina & Turiya are joined by Michelle Silverthorn, Founder & CEO of Inclusion Nation. Listen as they discuss the state of DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) almost 4 years post the murder of George Floyd, the importance of staying the course to ensure everyone has a safe and fulfilling workplace, and the practical actions everyone can take to advance progress. Learn more about Michelle and Inclusion Nation here - Inclusion Nation Please share with us! Facebook - @HRunConfidential LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12099710/ Email - hrunconfidential@gmail.com ..read more

Gina and Turiya are joined by Candyce Penteado and Michelle Newman, authors of Finding Your Z: An A-Z Roadmap for Realizing Your Ideal Life. Listen as they discuss a different approach to navigating life & career choices through a framework and guided reflection on what might fulfill your whole self. They also discuss how companies and leaders should evolve their thinking and approach to career navigation and development to support employees in search of their "Z". Link to their book here - Finding Your Z Candyce's Website - The People Side Please share with us! Facebook -  ..read more

Gina and Turiya are joined by repeat guest, speaker, advisor, and author Christine Sandman Stone. Listen as they discuss Christine's newest book - The Modern Management Mentor - and dig into why such a book is needed, the key attributes of a successful manager, and what companies can do to modernize their approach to leadership & manager development. Christine's Web-site Please share with us! Facebook - @HRunConfidential LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12099710/  Email - hrunconfidential@gmail.com ..read more

"What is culture? How is culture created & maintained? What constitutes a healthy or toxic culture? Where do you even start? Turiya & Gina are joined by culture designer & consultant, Gustavo Razzetti to answer all of these questions and more. Listen as we unpack the sometimes ambigous and misunderstood topic of organizational culture and share practical steps companies can take to cultivate a culture that works for them. Gustavo Razzetti is the founder & CEO of Fearless Culture and the author of several books including his most recent, Remote Not Distant. Please share with us ..read more

Gina and Turiya are joined by Scott Tannenbaum, President of the Group for Orgnaizational Effectiveness to discuss the importance and impact of effective teams in an organization and best practices for setting teams up for success. Group for Organizational Effectiveness Website The gOEbase Org Effectiveness Toolkit Scott's Book Please share with us! Facebook - @HRunConfidential LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12099710/  Email - hrunconfidential@gmail.com ..read more

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Gina & Turiya are joined by Mike Lynch, founder of MJL Consulting Group and DEIB consutant who focuses his efforts towards educating and coaching white men. Listen in on our discussion about the role white men play in helping or hindering DEIB efforts in the workplace. -- Mike's website - MJL Consulting Link to book referenced in the episode - Letters to my White Male Friends -- Please share with us! Facebook - @HRunConfidential LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12099710/  Email - hrunconfidential@gmail.com ..read more