Employee Advocacy and Retention: HR in a Post-COVID World with Sara Busch, Payroll & Benefit Admin at Obermayer

In this episode of the Heroes of HR podcast, Sara Busch, a payroll and benefits administrator at a Philadelphia law firm, shares her perspective on navigating HR in today’s challenging landscape. From addressing post-COVID recruitment and retention struggles to reimagining employee benefits, Sara emphasizes the importance of advocacy and workplace relationships. With insights on leveraging isolved to streamline HR processes and the value of mental health initiatives, she offers actionable takeaways for building a resilient and engaged workforce. We look at HR, employee benefits, talent retention, recruitment, payroll, law firm, isolved, employee advocacy, mental health, and workplace culture to uncover the tools and strategies shaping the future of work. Key Takeaways: Retention and turnover rates remain top concerns for HR professionals. Evolving employee benefits, particularly in mental health and wellness, are game-changers. HR thrives as both a resource and advocate for employees. Building strong workplace relationships fosters a positive culture. Customizing HR tools like isolved creates tailored solutions for unique needs. Open communication is key to reshaping HR’s perception within organizations. Innovative benefits beyond the basics can significantly boost employee satisfaction. Chapters: 00:00: Who is Sara Busch, Payroll & Benefit Admin at Obermayer 08:04: The Role of HR in Employee Advocacy 14:27: Recharging the HR Battery: Personal Insights The Heroes of HR podcast is a limited series sponsored by isolved. isolved is an HCM solution modernizes HR, benefits and payroll across Healthcare, Hospitality, Manufacturing & more. You can learn more about isolved here: https://www.isolvedhcm.com/ William Tincup LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tincup/ Ryan Leary LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ryanleary/ Connect with WRKdefined on your favorite social network The Site | Substack | LinkedIn | Instagram | X | Facebook | TikTok Share your brand across the WRKdefined Podcast Network