People First: Bridging The Gap Between Policy & People with Jamy Conrad

In episode 47 of Everything is Up, Tammera Hollerich welcomes Jamy Conrad as they delve into Jamy’s background growing up, her transition from healthcare to the tech industry, and the importance of HR professionals in today's ever-changing work landscape. They touch on topics like the role of HR in business strategy, the significance of mentorship, and the evolving nature of employment law.

Tune in to gain valuable insights and perspectives in HR, leadership, and personal growth.

TIMESTAMPS

[00:03:07] Transition from Healthcare to Tech.

[00:06:26] Overcoming Childhood Poverty Challenges.

[00:13:38] Employee Behavior Impact on Teams.

[00:18:07] Human Tendencies and AI Impact.

[00:20:50] Mentors and Emerging Leaders.

[00:26:47] Hacking HR.

[00:32:05] HR Professionals' Career Paths.

[00:34:15] HR as a Strategic Partner.

In this episode, Tammera Hollerich and Jamy Conrad emphasize the significance of finding mentors and sponsors early in one's career to accelerate growth and learning. Jamy's experience underscores the transformative power of mentorship in navigating challenges, overcoming self-doubt, and seizing opportunities for personal and professional development.

Additionally, Tammera and Jamy discuss the dynamic nature of HR responsibilities, where HR professionals must navigate legal requirements while also caring for the holistic well-being of employees. Jamy's insights shed light on the multifaceted role of HR in understanding and addressing the human aspects of employees, beyond just the legal framework.

QUOTES

• "It takes everybody making an honest effort to accept people where they are." - Tammera Hollerich
• “There are so many opportunities there for a mentor to come in and help you look at things with a clear focus that doesn't bring the anxiety or the self-doubt or, you know, some of those things into play and can help. reframe it in a way that discredits those emotional baggage” - Jamy Conrad
• "As HR professionals, I do think it's important to continue to keep your skill set up to speed and up to date. And that includes understanding case studies and employment law. But it also involves the psychology of these are human beings and they have mental health issues and they have well-being needs and they have financial anxieties and there's a whole aspect of them as an employee." - Jamy Conrad

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS

Tammera Hollerich

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TammeraHollerich

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tammerahollerich/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thollerich/

Jamy Conrad

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554863259054&locale=ms_MY

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jamyconrad/

WEBSITES

Everything Is Up: https://everything-is-up.simplecast.com/

Tammera Hollerich: https://tammerahollerich.com/