Honest HR

Your Offboarding Process Could Be Costing You

An employee’s experience doesn’t end on their last day Sarah Rodehorst, CEO and co-founder of Onwards HR, discusses how thoughtful offboarding can strengthen trust, reduc

Talent Tug-of-War: The Pull Between Acquisition vs. Development

Hiring can fill immediate skills gaps, but developing talent builds for the future. SHRM26 speakers Amy Jauman, HR director for the DNA Doe Project, and Amber Watts, chie

Money Problems Don’t Stay at Home

  Nearly three-quarters of U.S. workers experience financial stress, from worrying about unexpected expenses to navigating major life decisions — and those concerns don’

No Script Required: How Improv Builds Better HR Leaders

HR rarely happens exactly as planned. From difficult conversations to organizational change, leaders need to think on their feet. Dave Collins, founder and CEO of Oak & R

How AI Can Improve Onboarding Without Losing the Human Touch

New hires don’t need more portals; they need clarity, support, and time to breathe. Hannah Toney, consultant at Serendipity Sellers and author, discusses how HR professio

The Power of Influence: Elevating Your Impact at Work

HR leaders are expected to influence business decisions, but gaining executive buy-in requires more than great ideas. In this live recording of Honest HR, Bruce Waller, v

What It Takes to Pass the SHRM Certification Exam

Successful SHRM certification candidates spend significant time preparing — but how you study matters just as much as how long you study. Charles Glover, director of cert

Balancing Cost and Care With GLP-1 Employee Benefits

With growing employee interest and increasing healthcare costs, GLP-1 medications are creating new challenges for HR and benefits leaders. Ginny Crisp, CEO of Prescriptio

Selecting the Best Talent for the Modern Workplace

AI may be transforming hiring, but identifying the right talent still requires human judgment. David Cohen, executive consultant and author of Selecting the Best, joins N

The Hidden Lawsuits in Your Hiring Process: Background Screening Compliance Explained

Compliance doesn’t begin with a background check — it starts at the very first touchpoint with a candidate. In this live recording from Talent 2026, Debra Keller reveals

Hook, Line, and Skillfishing — When Candidates Look Better on Paper

As AI tools and personal branding make it easier than ever to appear highly skilled, HR teams are facing a new challenge: skillfishing. Alex Alonso, SHRM’s Chief Knowledg

The Talent Optimizer: Using Leadership and Analytics for an HR Advantage

HR has a bigger seat at the table than ever before, but with it comes the pressure to deliver measurable business results. Alex Alonso, SHRM’s Chief Knowledge Officer, jo

Generational Gaps or Strategic Gains? Turning Tension Into Results

Today’s workforce is more generationally diverse than ever, with Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z working side by side. But with diversity comes challenges — f

Demotivation by Design: How Organizational Systems Can Hurt Performance

Demotivation can quietly erode engagement, productivity, and retention, but it doesn’t have to. Pete Ketchum, organizational psychologist and head of HR at Atonom, a tech

Struggling to Hire? Rethink Skills and Unlock Talent

The talent gap is widening, and organizations are struggling to keep up. Emily Dickens, SHRM’s Chief Administrative Officer, joins host Nicole Belyna, SHRM-SCP, to explor

Managing Yourself: The Leadership Skill HR Can’t Ignore

Self-management is one of the most critical — and often overlooked — leadership skills. Marisa Krafsig, CHRO of IntelliDyne, joins host Nicole Belyna, SHRM-SCP, to explor

Starbucks’ Secrets for Building Culture Through Everyday Rituals

Coffee is more than just a beverage — it’s a cornerstone of workplace culture. Sandy Roberts, Starbucks’ director of cultural leadership, joins host Nicole Belyna, SHRM-S

SHRM CHRO on Building Trust During Times of Change and Uncertainty

Trust can feel fragile in times of uncertainty, transformation, and rising employee expectations. SHRM’s CHRO, Jim Link, SHRM-SCP, joins host Nicole Belyna, SHRM-SCP, to

'Job Hugging' and the Growing Talent Bottleneck Inside Organizations

As job growth slows and uncertainty lingers, more employees are choosing to stay put — even if they’re disengaged. Doreen Coles, senior director of career growth and deve

Love at Work: Navigating Risk, Power, and Policy

Workplace romances are more common than many organizations realize, and even consensual relationships can carry serious legal and cultural risks. Jenn Betts, employment l