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Episodes
At this year's NIHRA Annual Conference, we are celebrating what keeps us grounded, growing, and passionate in our profession.
In this episode, Ed San Inocencio, Lisa Bresley & Sarah Henschen talk about what's in store for NIHRA's 20th Annual Conference.
HR is staring at a crossroads where AI is no longer a headline but a daily reality shaping how we recruit, support, develop, and plan our workforce. We start by celebrating new members and incoming board leaders, then move straight into a candid, practical guide to using AI with wisdom, not hype. From resume parsing and candidate matching to chat-based HR assistants, policy summaries, and risk-sensing analytics, we ...
October Luncheon with Cassandra Faurote
2025 HR Indiana SHRM Conference
John’s Crazy Socks – John & Mark Cronin
Amy Wright – Milestone Contractors
Hilary Kanyi – City of Bloomington
Patricia Miller – Diversified Recruitment Services
Keisha Underwood, Kittle Property Group
Bethany Adams, Villanova University
Kristi Wilkerson, Brown & Brown Insurance
Jandi Dean, isolved Tal...
Mental health is a critical issue that's often overlooked in the workplace, especially for HR professionals who are expected to support everyone else while managing their own wellbeing.
• 84% of workers faced at least one mental health challenge in the past year
• 65% of workers say their organization claims to care about mental health, but 45% report actions say otherwise
• Untreated mental h...
Hard conversations at work are universally avoided, yet they're essential for maintaining healthy workplace relationships. Susan Scott's "Fierce Conversations" teaches us that every interaction shapes our relationships, making honest communication crucial for stopping workplace dysfunction.
• Small issues like missing cafeteria forks can snowball into major workplace drama when no one ad...
Have you ever lost sleep replaying a workplace conversation, crafting mental rebuttals to passive-aggressive comments, or second-guessing your perfectly reasonable email etiquette? You're suffering from what we call "the disease of caring too much about what people think" – and we've got the cure.
The revolutionary "Let Them" philosophy isn't complicated, but it is life-ch...
Can feedback ever be a gift rather than a grenade? Get ready to rethink your approach to workplace conversations as we unpack the concept of Radical Candor, a communication method that's transforming HR practices worldwide. Inspired by Kim Scott's pioneering book, we explore how blending honesty with empathy can turn feedback from a dreaded chore into a chance for genuine development. Picture yourself guid...
Unlock the secrets of your mind's hidden traps and begin your journey toward more rational thinking. Have you ever wondered why we sometimes misjudge others or why our perceptions can be so easily influenced by first impressions? This episode promises to unravel these mysteries by exploring the complex world of cognitive biases like self-serving bias, fundamental attribution error, and cognitive dissonance, off...
Unlock the potential of HR advocacy as we engage with Stephen Towns from the Regional Chamber of Northeast Indiana, along with Sarah Weiss and Tracy Justice from local NIRA and Indy SHRM chapters. Discover how HR professionals can proactively influence government policies and workplace environments by leveraging SHRM’s advocacy platform. Listen as our guests provide expert insights into how early engagement in legis...
How can you transform difficult workplace conversations into opportunities for growth? Inspired by Sarah Noel Wilson's "Don't Feed the Elephants," we unpack the metaphor of "elephants in the room"—those unspoken issues that can hinder trust and productivity. Through strategies like building conflict capacity, compassionate curiosity, and intentional engagement, we explore how you can ad...
Can you find greater purpose and satisfaction in your current job without needing to change roles? Discover the transformative power of job crafting with insights from our expert guest from Evolve Me. This episode promises you new ways to reflect on what might be missing in your job and identify opportunities for skill expansion and personal development, ultimately enhancing both your career satisfaction and retenti...
Discover how mastering soft skills can unlock new opportunities in your career with insights from our distinguished guest, Ashley Adamson, Senior Program Manager at JA Innovation Team. Learn why employers are shifting their focus from technical skills to competencies like collaboration and communication. We'll explore the groundbreaking JA Career Ready Credential, a digital platform that equips students with mi...
Discover the transformative power of education as we're joined by the passionate team from Junior Achievement of Northern Indiana, including Haley Beck, Sue Jackson, Karen Cooper, Pat Morello, Sarah Garrison, and Ashley Adamson. Through their stories, we unlock the doors to career readiness, financial literacy, and entrepreneurship programs that are shaping the future workforce right from the playground to grad...
Transitioning careers in midlife can seem like a Herculean task, but Judy and Linda from Evolve Me turn this daunting journey into an adventure of self-discovery and growth. Their stories of personal reinvention remind us that it's never too late to pivot, and with their Reinvention Collective program, they're leading a charge to empower women navigating midlife career changes. Their insights into building...
As AI continues to shape our future, this episode exposes the pivotal skills leaders must hone to navigate this new terrain. From adaptability to emotional intelligence, we dissect the ten commandments of modern leadership, showing you how to wield AI as an ally in productivity, without losing sight of the human touch. Experience a glimpse into the Innovative Leadership Institute's digital avatar initiative and...
Tune in for our exploration of the current recruitment climate, where factors like election cycles can influence a candidate's decision to leap into a new role. We tackle the revolutionized hiring strategies that now prioritize social media presence, community engagement, and workplace flexibility. This episode sheds light on the art personalized appreciation that fuels candidate motivation. From AI's impa...
This episode peels back the curtain on the real-world application of IO Psychology, revealing how it serves as a crucial cog to ensure the smooth running of internal operations and the alignment of complex human dynamics with overarching business goals. Britni and I delve into her approach to solving organizational issues, demonstrating that it's not just about what's visible on the surface but about diggi...
NIHRA welcomes the following new members: Chelsea Cosgrove, Paychex; Victoria Plaise, Rea Magnet Wire; Kurt Briner, Indiana Air National Guard; Christine Johnson, Indiana Auto Auctions; Michael Williams & Greg Davis, Paycor; Taylor Fisher & Lisia Francisco, Brightpoint; Adam Surface, Steve Wineland, Nawmartha Htoo, Tesla Flores, Kyaw Soe, Master Spas.
Ed San Inocencio, outgoing NIHRA president, shar...
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