The HR Social Hour Half Hour Podcast

Jon Thurmond
The HR Social Hour Half Hour Podcast

HR pros Jon Thurmond and Wendy Dailey interview fellow practitioners and people they know about connecting, giving back, and the power of networking. Be sure to join us the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month at 7 PM Eastern for the #HRSocialHour chat on Twitter!

  1. 16 FEB

    Special Release - Introducing Tom's Engaging HR Podcast

    In our Introductory Episode our guest Jon Thurmond turns the tables and interviews me to showcase what Tom’s Engaging HR is all about.  We talk about what it takes to start a podcast, introduce the goals of the show, preview some of our upcoming guests and set the stage for Tom’s Engaging HR.  We dig into some of the trends I’m seeing in HR Today as well.  Our Guest Jon Thurmond is a HR Practitioner, Podcaster and community builder.  You can find him and his podcast via the links here: The HR Social Hour Half Hour Podcast LinkedIn: Jon Thurmond Twitter: @Jon_Thurmond Mentioned in the show: A new word was invented: Circularity (insert facepalm) All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten: Uncommon Thoughts on Common Things ADP Dudesy Podcast “TwiX” = an answer to what do you call twitter or x these days…thanks Jon for sharing and thanks to whomever came up with it! What Podcasts is Tom Listening To? What Now? with Trevor Noah Punk Rock HR, Laurie Ruettimann HR Happy Hour with Trish McFarlane and Steve Boese Where to find your host Tom Horne and Tom’s Engaging HR LinkedIn: Tom Horne Personal Twitter: @TomsEngagingHR Podcast Twitter Page: @EngagingHRPod Youtube: @Tom’s ENGAGING HR Instagram: @TomsEngagingHRPod TikTok: @Toms.engaging.hr Facebook: Tom’s Engaging HR Podcast THANK YOU: Intro and Theme song for Tom’s Engaging HR is “Better” by Break Signals.  Break Signals just released their first studio album “A Steady Frequency” and it absolutly rocks, check it out here:  Break Signals: A Steady Frequency Fun fact, the song “That Guy”, which is also on the album, was inspired by a magician that was hanging around outside The HR Technology Conference in 2022 Karl Pawlewicz: He was integral with helping with our logo, social media, and answering my 1,000 questions while building out the show.  I appreciate you and your friendship for over 20 years, you’re the man!

    45 min

  2. 22/12/2022

    Episode 250 - Jon & Wendy say goodbye

    After 318 shows, it all ends here. We talk about why it was time to wrap the podcast, answer your questions, and thank a lot of people. Hope you'll listen to the whole episode as it has something for everyone (and not our standard bumper music). Pick up the amazing Halogi Hot Sauces at https://www.halogihotsauce.com/s/shop. This episode is sponsored by Mike Sipple, Jr. and the Talent Magnet Institute.  Visit talentmagnet.com/hrsocialhour for a special gift for listeners. If you'd like a sticker, coaster, or other giveaway, message Jon. Join us on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month at 7 PM ET for the #HRSocialHour chat on Twitter!  Be sure to check out our storefront (all profits go to charity): https://www.teepublic.com/user/hrsocialhour

    1h 32m

  3. 15/12/2022

    Episode 249 - Jon & Wendy welcome back Steve Browne again

    We welcome back our #2 fan, Steve Browne! Steve was our first guest and being our last guest seemed appropriate. We discuss the successes and challenges he's faced in redesigning LaRosa's people operations, the status of his third book, and what he's learned from the podcast over the years. This was silly, a little emotional, and all around fun. Steve's recommendation: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paarasparker/ How to reach Steve: https://twitter.com/sbrownehr https://www.linkedin.com/in/steveb5/ Check out Wendy with Keirsten Greggs on "TRAP Chat Live" here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOSkpBjRY5c This episode is sponsored by Mike Sipple, Jr. and the Talent Magnet Institute.  Visit talentmagnet.com/hrsocialhour for a special gift for listeners. If you'd like a sticker, coaster, or other giveaway, message Jon. Join us on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month at 7 PM ET for the #HRSocialHour chat on Twitter!  Be sure to check out our storefront (all profits go to charity): https://www.teepublic.com/user/hrsocialhour

    38 min

  4. 08/12/2022

    Episode 248 - Jon & Wendy welcome back Melanie Peacock

    We welcome back our friend and favorite Canadian, Dr. Melanie Peacock! We talk about endings, how academia has changed during the pandemic, and our favorite in person #HRSocialHour memory. Melanie asked us not to edit out a piece of our conversation, be sure to listen to the end! Melanie's recommendation: https://twitter.com/HRODProfessor (Bob Ficken) How to reach Melanie: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmelaniepeacock-cphr-doublem/ This episode is sponsored by Mike Sipple, Jr. and the Talent Magnet Institute.  Visit talentmagnet.com/hrsocialhour for a special gift for listeners. If you'd like to leave us a voice message for episode 250, visit speakpipe.com/hrsocialhour by 12/10/22. If you'd like a sticker, coaster, or other giveaway, message Jon. Join us on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month at 7 PM ET for the #HRSocialHour chat on Twitter!  Be sure to check out our storefront (all profits go to charity): https://www.teepublic.com/user/hrsocialhour

    40 min

  5. 01/12/2022

    Episode 247 - Jon & Paul present the HR Marks

    Jon welcomes back Paul LaLonde and Chris Hadley to talk HR and pro wrestling!  We catch up with Chris on his work and life changes over the last year, the greatness that is MJF, and why handling investigations the right way as an HR pro is critical. Check out the video we discuss about Chris' company here:  https://www.linkedin.com/posts/choicesincommunityliving_wwe-recap-activity-6996158881957625857-I_7x/ Paul's article that started the conversation: https://hrphilosopher.com/2021/09/17/hr-is-professional-wrestling/ How to reach Chris: https://twitter.com/TheRealGappa How to reach Paul: https://twitter.com/HRPaul49 This episode is sponsored by Mike Sipple, Jr. and the Talent Magnet Institute.  Visit talentmagnet.com/hrsocialhour for a special gift for listeners. If you'd like to leave us a voice message for episode 250, visit speakpipe.com/hrsocialhour by 12/10/22. If you'd like a sticker, coaster, or other giveaway, message Jon. Join us on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month at 7 PM ET for the #HRSocialHour chat on Twitter!  Be sure to check out our storefront (all profits go to charity): https://www.teepublic.com/user/hrsocialhour

    51 min

  6. 24/11/2022

    Episode 246 -The 2022 Pop Culture Roundtable

    It's the 5th annual Pop Culture Roundtable episode with Jon, Lorena Pabón, Michael Mullady, and Chris Orozco! We talk about changes in Lorena and Chris' lives since last year as well as some of our favorite TV shows, movies, music, and podcasts! Spoiler warnings for Star Wars, Batman, Harry Potter, and everything else discussed. Hope you discover something new to check out. How to reach Lorena: https://twitter.com/lpabonhr How to reach Michael: https://twitter.com/mjmullady How to reach Chris: https://twitter.com/ChrisOrozco72 If you'd like to leave us a voice message for episode 250, visit speakpipe.com/hrsocialhour.  If you'd like a sticker, coaster, or other giveaway, message Jon. This episode is sponsored by Namely.  Visit namely.com/hrsocialhour to make the change to Namely and get your first month free! Join us on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month at 7 PM ET for the #HRSocialHour chat on Twitter!  Be sure to check out our storefront (all profits go to charity): https://www.teepublic.com/user/hrsocialhour

    1h 12m

  7. 20/11/2022

    Episode 245 - Jon & Wendy talk to Deborah Jeffries

    We're joined by Deborah Jeffries, Vice President of HR Answers, Inc. in Portland, OR! We talk about how she discovered HR in high school, being involved in HR organizations, and more than one issue HR pros will be facing in 2023. Deborah is now one of our "West Coast correspondents" as she shares what's going in the Pacific Northwest. Deborah's recommendation: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeniferlambert/ How to reach Deborah: https://twitter.com/frappegirl https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborahjeffries/ If you'd like to leave us a voice message for episode 250, visit speakpipe.com/hrsocialhour.  If you'd like a sticker, coaster, or other giveaway, message Jon. This episode is sponsored by Namely.  Visit namely.com/hrsocialhour to make the change to Namely and get your first month free! Join us on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month at 7 PM ET for the #HRSocialHour chat on Twitter!  Be sure to check out our storefront (all profits go to charity): https://www.teepublic.com/user/hrsocialhour

    38 min

  8. 10/11/2022

    Episode 244 - Jon & Wendy talk to Niki Ramirez

    We're joined by Niki Ramirez, Founder and Principal Consultant of HR Answers in Phoenix, AZ! We talk about starting your own business, challenges HR pros will face in 2023, what Niki is hearing from in person event participants when she's speaking, and more!   Niki's recommendation: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drkarthikramanan/ (Dr. Karthik Ramanan) How to reach Niki: https://twitter.com/AskHRAnswers https://www.linkedin.com/in/niki-ramirez-mba-phr-shrm-cp-thrp-65b93710/ If you'd like to leave us a voice message for episode 250, visit speakpipe.com/hrsocialhour. This episode is sponsored by Namely.  Visit namely.com/hrsocialhour to make the change to Namely and get your first month free! Join us on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month at 7 PM ET for the #HRSocialHour chat on Twitter!  Be sure to check out our storefront (all profits go to charity): https://www.teepublic.com/user/hrsocialhour

    32 min
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HR pros Jon Thurmond and Wendy Dailey interview fellow practitioners and people they know about connecting, giving back, and the power of networking. Be sure to join us the 2nd and 4th Sunday of each month at 7 PM Eastern for the #HRSocialHour chat on Twitter!

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