In the first episode of our summer internship series, C.J. and Olivia talk about their summer internship experiences with PepsiCo (Frito Lay). You'll hear them talk about supporting sales versus supply chain, projects, report outs, key takeaways, and moving out-of-state ..read more

In our very first episode featuring alumni, you'll be hearing an interview with alumna, Adrienne Washington, on topics such as how LER helped her career, changes she’s noticed in HR throughout the years, advice for her younger self, data analytics and her consulting and coaching company. In act 2, we brought two generations of LER together with student guests, Jolene Morgan and Ja'nice Baker, joining Adrienne to learn more about her professional journey and to ask for advice for young professionals ..read more

In this episode, we will be discussing the experience of the annual LER trip that students have the opportunity to go on, which was to Atlanta, GA, this year. We will hear from current student Anthony Gonzalez, who attended the trip, and alum Elizabeth Lopez, who spoke to students in Atlanta about her HR career post-graduation ..read more

In our second episode, you’ll be hearing interviews with more Double Illini LER students, Bryce and Hallie. You’ll hear them talk about their journey of transferring to UIUC during undergrad, changing majors, and what led them to LER ..read more

In this episode, join Amy and Anthony for a discussion with Professor Ryan Lamare about the online MHRIR program. We will dive into the online program's structure, the courses Dr. Lamare teaches, and advice for prospective students ..read more

In this episode, join C.J. and guest co-host Amanda Donald-Phillips for an interview and discussion with alumna, Ulyssia Dennis, about her story, the importance of relationships, authentic confidence, imposter syndrome and more ..read more

Welcome to Listen and LERn: The LER Podcast brought to you by UIUC’s School of Labor Employment Relations. On this podcast, you’ll be hearing interviews with current students, faculty/staff, and alumni telling their journey before, during and after LER, their research interests, and conversations about trends or themes related to HR today and in the future. For more information about LER, check out our website, ler.illinois.edu! Make sure to follow and subscribe to stay tuned ..read more

Keith Miller at IHR interviewed The School of Labor and Employment Relations' Associate Dean, Nell Madigan on her experience at the University and LER. Nell was a 2023 Chancellor's Staff Excellence Award winner. As we all know, she does fantastic work for our students, and we are so happy she is getting the recognition she deserves ..read more

To finish our Double Illini series, in today’s episode, you’ll be hearing interviews with LER students, Carolyn and Jackie. You’ll hear them talk about their experience as Double Illini from Illinois, what led them to LER, their different academic and professional backgrounds, and what they love about the program.  ..read more

In our very first episode, you’ll be hearing interviews with current LER students, Olivia, Bartek, and Xavier. All three are double Illini, meaning they attended UIUC for undergrad and now in LER. You’ll hear them talk about their journey that led them to LER and what their transition into HR from different academic backgrounds looked like ..read more