Private equity... it’s a phrase we hear a lot these days, but what does it really mean? Gina & Turiya are joined by Gregg Kaplan, CEO of Dentologie and founder/former CEO of Redbox to break it down. Listen as we define private equity and discuss key differences & similarities between private equity and other types of companies in areas like business strategy & goals, measures of success, and leadership attributes. Be sure to leave us a review and rating wherever you listen to your po...
May 20, 2025•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 85
Organizations are facing increasing risks of workplace violence, information security threats, and other factors that can destabilize their business as well as create safety concerns for employees. In this episode Gina & Turiya are joined by security expert, Ken Wheatley, Founder & Principal Advisor of Royal Security Group, LLC, to discuss the steps companies can take to de-risk their business. Listen in as they discuss recent trends and the risks they create for organizations, the role ...
Apr 21, 2025•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 84
How alike or different is the workplace across the globe? How do these similarities or differences influence HR strategies and practices? We're joined by two amazing global HR executives, Amrita Bhaumik and Martha Nelson Trott, to discuss all things global HR. Listen as we discuss the strategic, cultural, and operational considerations HR pros and leaders must consider to achive and sustain global success for people and the business. Be sure to leave us a review and rating wherever you listen to...
Mar 20, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 83
There's been a noticeable uptick in HR professionals transtioning to the world of fractional. Why is this the case? What is fractional and what are the pros & cons? When is fractional HR the best or worst fit for a company? Answers to these questions and more are discussed with special guest, Elles Skony, founder of Organized Chaos Consulting and the Fractional People People. Follow Fractional People People on LinkedIn or visit their website . Organized Chaos Consulting Be sure to leave us a...
Feb 20, 2025•57 min•Ep. 82
In the first episode of 2025, Gina & Turiya dig into the world of Design Thinking. They are joined by two pioneers of Design Thinking in the HR space, Nicole Dessain, founder of talent.imperative and author of the Design Thinking for HR newsletter, and Nancy Harris of Restart Consulting and the Intersection podcast. Listen as they breakdown what design thinking is and ways it can be used in HR to make life easier and enhance the employee experience. Design Thinking for HR LinkedIn Newsletter...
Jan 23, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 81
Where is the best place to apply for a job? Should I have the open to work banner on my LinkedIn profile? What's the secret to standing out in a crowd when there are so many applicants? Join Gina & Turiya and their special guest as they discuss all these questions and more. We're joined by Cassie Sturdevant, AVP of Talent Acquisition at The Chartis Group, to chat about the challenging job market we're experiencing and practical, back to basics tips for job seekers. Please share with us! Face...
Oct 31, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 80
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 W...
Aug 17, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 79
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...
Jul 18, 2024•55 min•Ep. 78
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 website Check out several of the AI resources Allyson mentioned in the e...
May 29, 2024•56 min•Ep. 77
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 Linke...
Apr 26, 2024•54 min•Ep. 76
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 - ...
Feb 20, 2024•58 min•Ep. 75
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 - hrunconfid...
Dec 11, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 74
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 a...
Nov 27, 2023•58 min•Ep. 73
Gina and Turiya are joined by Scott Tannenbaum, President of the Group for Organizational Effectiveness and I/O psychologist, to discuss the importance and impact of effective teams in an organization and best practices for setting teams up for success. Scott shares data, grounded in practicality, as to the elements of an effective team and tips to create and sustain teamwork which are also featured in a book he co-wrote, "Teams That Work". Group for Organizational Effectiveness Website The gOEb...
Sep 28, 2023•1 hr•Ep. 72
Gina and Turiya are joined by LaTonya Wilkins, founder and CEO of Change Coaches, to discuss LaTonya's recent article about trends shaping the future workplace and how leaders can measure up. Listen to hear LaTonya's thoughts on the top three trends that leaders need to be aware of, how leaders can evolve to meet the changing needs of the workforce, and the role HR professionals can play to support leaders and their organization on this journey. References: LinkedIn Article Change Coaches Web Si...
Sep 05, 2023•59 min•Ep. 71
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 - hr...
Aug 21, 2023•56 min•Ep. 70
Gina and Turiya are joined by Oneka Cornelius, HR and Organizational Development expert and the founder of Convergence Solutions. They discuss the world of assessments in the workplace and the various ways they are used from recruitment to leadership development and team effectivness. They also discuss how they might be misused, how HR professionals can influence proper use, and the importance of after-care for those on the receiving end of assessment results. You don't want to miss this convers...
Apr 18, 2023•1 hr 12 min
Turiya and Gina are joined by Theresa Shea, EVP & General Counsel and overal legal mastermind! They discuss the dynamic world of labor & employment law, it's impacts on the workplace, and how HR and leaders are navigating the increasing demands to not only meet nationwide compliance requirments but als the increasing needs and demands of employees, Boards, shareholders, and customers. The TL;DR - complying with laws are tabelstakes and organizations must be doing much more to ensure the ...
Mar 29, 2023•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 68
Being a working parent has always required balancing and the last couple of years have only exacerbated that, particularly for those who identify as women. In this episode, Gina & Turiya are joined by author & speaker, Christine Sandman Stone. Christine is the author of The Parent Track and chats with us about her experiences and her thoughts on ways to hack parenting and raise good humans while maintaining a successful career. Check out Christine's website here: https://www.christinesan...
Mar 18, 2022•57 min•Ep. 67
Gina and Turiya are joined by Ashley Loeb Blassingame, founder and Chief People Officer of Lionrock Recovery to discuss the very important but often unspoken topic of recovery in the workplace. Ashley shares her personal experience with recovery and what HR professionals and organizations should know about supporting employees who may be active substance/alcohol users or on a path to recovery. More information about Lionrock can be found at www.lionrockrecovery.com . Check out Ashley's podcast "...
Feb 26, 2022•1 hr 2 min
Gina and Turiya are joined by Vicki Bartling & Emily Watkins of unispace, a leader in workspace strategy and design, to discuss how needs, design, and employee expectations of the physical workspace have evolved in recent years. We also discuss the connection between corporate real estate and employee experience and the increased role HR is playing in workspace design decisions. Learn more about unispace at unispace.com . Please share with us! Facebook - @HRunConfidential | LinkedIn | Email ...
Nov 02, 2021•1 hr 15 min
Gina and Turiya are joined by Fran Benjamin and Monique Cadle of Goodwork Consulting , a organizational strategy and human capital consulting firm, to discuss the critical competency of courage for HR professionals. Listen in for insights into why courage is so important for the work of HR professionals, potential barriers to courage and how an HR professional might overcome those barriers. Connect with Goodworks Consulting via their website. Please share with us! Facebook - @HRunConfidential Li...
Sep 23, 2021•1 hr 11 min
Gina and Turiya are joined by Sonya Kaleel, Founder and DEI Strategist at The Inclusion Practice, for an important conversation about inclusive leadership. Listen as they discuss the enhanced focus and expectations of inclusive leadership, how leaders can start their self-exploration journey, and the 4 Cs of inclusive leadership. Relevant links: The Inclusion Practice Danger of A Single Story - Ted Talk Dr. Barbara J. Love Liberatory Consciousness Creating Psychological Safety - HBR Article Be A...
Jun 10, 2021•1 hr
Gina and Turiya are joined by a special guest and friend of the show, Denis Beausejour, Managing Director at OC Tanner. Listen in as they discuss OC Tanner’s 2021 Culture Report and trends, best practices, and reflections on recognizing the accomplishments and humanity of employees in the workplace. OC Tanner 2021 Culture Report Influence Greatness Conference for HR Professionals Book - Option B Connect with us via Facebook, @HRunConfidential , our LinkedIn Group , or e-mail us at hrunconfidenti...
May 20, 2021•55 min
Gina and Turiya are joined by Oneka Cornelius, Nicole Dessain, and Kendra Jackson, the founders and leaders of HR vs. Racism, a community that aims to create a space for HR professionals to heal, become courageous allies, and learn how to design equitable workplaces. You don't want to miss this insightful and vulnerable conversation about our personal journeys and combined commitment to reshape HR. Learn more about the HR vs. Racism community and join by visiting www.hrvsracism.org See below for...
Apr 15, 2021•1 hr 11 min
March is Women's History Month!!! Listen as Gina and Turiya reflect on their experiences as women in the workplace. Please share with us! Facebook - @HRunConfidential LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12099710/ Email - hrunconfidential@gmail.com
Mar 25, 2021•1 hr 2 min
HR unConfidential turns 3 on March 7, 2021. Listen as Gina and Turiya reflect on the past three years, share their favorite and do-over episodes, and discuss their goals for what comes next for the show! Please share with us! Facebook - @HRunConfidential HR unConfidential on LinkedIn Email - hrunconfidential@gmail.com...
Mar 11, 2021•51 min
In this episode, Gina and Turiya reflect on 2020 and the various ways that the workplace and HR profession is forever changed as a result of a disruptive year. Take a listen to the discussion let us know on Facebook or in our LinkedIn group how your organization is navigating some of these changes. Please share with us! Facebook - @HRunConfidential LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/groups/12099710/ Email - hrunconfidential@gmail.com...
Jan 28, 2021•54 min
In the first episode of the New Year, Gina and Turiya welcome their very first guests!!! Murrieal Orendorff, CEO of One Career Coach, joins us to share wisdom and tips for individuals faced with a career transition. With near 20 million Americans experiencing job loss over the past year, this timely discussion will provide insight into where to start, how to best differentiate yourself, and how to avoid some of the common pitfalls of transitioning into a new career. Connect with Murrieal on Link...
Jan 14, 2021•1 hr 9 min
As a follow up to our June episode about the time to be anti-racist, Gina and Turiya discuss the opportunity HR professionals have to create a truly anti-racist workplace. They offer many solid tips for getting started on the process and weigh in on some common struggles managers may have. Please share with us! Facebook - @HRunConfidential Twitter - @HRUCpod Email - hrunconfidential@gmail.com...
Oct 02, 2020•1 hr 10 min
