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What 11,000 Undercover Interviews Reveal About Retention with Clint Pulver

In episode 269, Coffey talks with Clint Pulver about what 11,000 undercover employee interviews revealed about why people stay, why they leave, and what separates manager

Building a Conflict-Capable Organization with Jeff Lay

In episode 268, Coffey talks with Jeff Lay about what it means to build a conflict-capable organization, why artificial harmony is more dangerous than open disagreement,

HR News: AI Complaints, DEI Lawsuits, and Workplace Gossip with Catherine Clifton

In episode 267, Coffey talks with Catherine Clifton about AI-generated employee grievances, another lawsuit arising from a DEI training program, a Walgreens race and age

How HR is Leading AI Transformation at a Major Tech Firm with Brandon Sammut

In episode 266, Coffey talks with Brandon Sammut about how Zapier built its AI transformation from the inside out — and what HR leaders can learn from a fully remote, AI-

HR’s Evolving Identity with John Singleton

In episode 265, Coffey talks with John Singleton about HR's long-standing identity crisis, the strategic skills the profession must develop to stay relevant, and how AI i

Employee Wellbeing in the AI Workplace with Timothy State

In episode 264, Coffey talks with Timothy State about the science of workforce wellbeing, why middle managers are the most at-risk population right now, and how AI-powere

HR News: As the Labor Market Heats Up, So Does RTO and AI Slop with July HR News: Jimmy Taylor

 In episode 263, Coffey talks with Jimmy Taylor about the state of return-to-office, AI's real impact on workforce participation and HR practice, and why proactive networ

Human Performance in an AI-Driven Workplace with Randy Anderson

In episode 262, Coffey talks with Randy Anderson about the critical differentiators for human performers in an AI-driven workplace.    They discuss AI's inevitability a

Turning People Problems Into Process Solutions with Bernadette Jones

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HR Fundamentals That Keep Employers Out of Court with Gerald Maatman

In episode 260 Coffey talks with Gerald Maatman Jr. about reducing employment litigation risk in an increasingly complex legal environment.    They discuss the realitie

Meg Delp with Supporting Employee Mental Health Without Becoming a Therapist

In episode 259, Coffey talks with Meg Delp about workplace mental health, burnout prevention, and how employers can create psychologically safe cultures that support empl

HR News: The Great Flattening and the AI Future of Middle Management with Blair Doran

In episode 258, Coffey talks with Blair Doran about the “Great Flattening” of middle management, AI adoption in HR, and the thawing job market's impact on employee retent

Protecting Talent and Culture During Ownership Transitions with Elizabeth Ledoux

In episode 257, Coffey talks with Elizabeth Ledoux about talent considerations in business succession planning.    They discuss why most succession plans fail because l

Seven Leadership Habits That Improve Employee Retention with Leslie Speas

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Is Your Workplace Toxic? Here’s How to Fix It. with Teri Chilcoat

In episode 255, Coffey talks with Teri Chilcoat about navigating and recovering from toxic workplace environments while building healthier organizational cultures.    T

HR News: “Reverse Discrimination” Claims and AI Litigation Risks with David Miklas

In episode 254, Coffey talks with David Miklas about rapidly changing employment law trends surrounding DEI programs, EEOC enforcement priorities, workplace discriminatio

Rethinking Onboarding to Increase Engagement and Reduce Turnover with Anthony Sork

In episode 253, Coffey talks with Anthony Sork about how emotional attachment during onboarding shapes employee engagement, retention, and organizational performance.   

Recruiting in 2026 Requires More Than “Post and Spray” with Beverly Parker

In episode 252, Coffey talks with Beverly Parker about how recruiting and talent acquisition are evolving and why relationship-based recruiting still matters.    They d

Why Most Interviews Fail And How To Fix Hiring Decisions with Jennifer Yugo

In episode 251, Coffey talks with Jennifer Yugo about why traditional interviews fail to identify top candidates and how competency-based, structured hiring improves outc

HR News: Politics, Mental Health, and the Future of HR with Justin Dorsey

In episode 250, Coffey talks with Justin Dorsey about recent HR-related new items including navigating politics, mental health, employees’ sometimes inflated compensation