Good Morning, HR

Mike Coffey, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
Good Morning, HR

HR entrepreneur Mike Coffey, SPHR, SHRM-SCP engages business thought leaders about the strategic, psychological, legal, and practical implications of bringing people together to create value for shareholders, customers, and the community. As an HR consultant, mentor to first-stage businesses through EO’s Accelerator program, and owner of Imperative—Bulletproof Background Screening, Mike is passionate about helping other professionals improve how they recruit, select, and manage their people. Most thirty-minute episodes of Good Morning, HR will be eligible for half a recertification credit for both HRCI and SHRM-certified professionals. Mike is a member of Entrepreneurs Organization (EO) Fort Worth and active with the Texas Association of Business, the Fort Worth Chamber, and Texas SHRM.

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    Preparing for Evolving AI Regulations with Melanie Ronen

    In episode 175, Coffey talks with Melanie Ronen about legal considerations and emerging regulations surrounding the use of AI in employment decisions. They discuss current anti-discrimination laws affecting AI use; recent litigation related to AI in hiring; strategies for avoiding disparate impact discrimination; the role of bias testing in AI systems; proposed legislation in California and other jurisdictions; transparency in AI usage; considerations when selecting AI vendors; and future implications of AI regulation in employment. Good Morning, HR is brought to you by Imperative—Bulletproof Background Checks. For more information about our commitment to quality and excellent customer service, visit us at https://imperativeinfo.com. If you are an HRCI or SHRM-certified professional, this episode of Good Morning, HR has been pre-approved for half a recertification credit. To obtain the recertification information for this episode, visit https://goodmorninghr.com. About our Guest: Working with clients across a broad array of industries, Melanie Ronen advises on all aspects of employment law, including hiring, promotion, termination, privacy, wage and hour, disability and protected leave, and retaliation and whistleblower issues. She assists with the drafting and review of employment manuals and agreements, ensuring compliance with federal and state employment laws. Melanie works side by side with employers to provide practical, tailored solutions to the various issues that arise in the workplace. When unavoidable, Melanie defends employers in litigation involving all aspects of employment-related claims. Melanie handles single-plaintiff and complex employment disputes in state and federal courts and arbitration involving claims related to discrimination, harassment, retaliation, wrongful termination, breach of contract, defamation, trade secret, unfair competition, and wage and hour issues, including class action and Private Attorneys General Act (PAGA) claims. When complaints arise, Melanie also conducts workplace investigations regarding unlawful or unwanted conduct, including harassment and race, age and gender discrimination. She proactively identifies potential risk and formulates strategies in line with clients’ business objectives to mitigate conflict and avoid litigation. Melanie Ronen can be reached at https://www.stradley.com  https://www.linkedin.com/in/melanie-ronen-07888123 About Mike Coffey: Mike Coffey is an entrepreneur, human resources professional, licensed private investigator, and HR consultant. In 1999, he founded Imperative, a background investigations firm helping risk-averse companies make well-informed decisions about the people they involve in their business. Today, Imperative serves hundreds of businesses across the US and, through its PFC Caregiver & Household Screening brand, many more private estates, family offices, and personal service agencies. Mike has been recognized as an Entrepreneur of Excellence and has twice been named HR Professional of the Year. Additionally, Imperative has been named the Texas Association of Business’ small business of the year and is accredited by the Professional Background Screening Association. Mike is a member of the Fort Worth chapter of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization and volunteers with the SHRM Texas State Council. Mike maintains his certification as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) through the HR Certification Institute. He is also a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP). Mike lives in Fort Worth with his very patient wife. He practices yoga and maintains a keto diet, about both of which he will gladly tell you way more than you want to know. Learning Objectives: Implement testing and monitoring procedures to identify potential discriminatory impacts of AI tools in employment decisions.Develop transparency protocols around AI usage that protect both employer interests and employee/candidate rights.Evaluate AI technology

    31 min
  2. 14 NOV

    Driving Culture with Values-Driven Self-Leadership with Andrew Geesbreght

    In episode 174, Coffey talks with Andrew Geesbreght about the importance of values alignment and self-leadership in creating effective organizational cultures. They discuss the nature of organizational values versus individual values; the concept of value congruence and incongruence; the role of self-awareness in leadership development; the importance of curiosity in leadership effectiveness; the three components of self-leadership including values, cognition, and behavior; strategies for evaluating value alignment during hiring; and the impact of individual behavior on team performance. Good Morning, HR is brought to you by Imperative—Bulletproof Background Checks. For more information about our commitment to quality and excellent customer service, visit us at https://imperativeinfo.com. If you are an HRCI or SHRM-certified professional, this episode of Good Morning, HR has been pre-approved for half a recertification credit. To obtain the recertification information for this episode, visit https://goodmorninghr.com. About our Guest: Andrew is the founder and partner of PRAX Leadership Academy, LLC and Geesbreght Group, LLC (GG). He served in various roles for ten years at PhyAssist Scribes, including CEO and COO. After the sale of PhysAssist Scribes, Andrew was retained as the Chief Learning Officer. Andrew serves on the board of Search Ministries, a national nonprofit committed to supporting spiritual growth. He received his bachelor's degree in history and political science from Texas Christian University and a master's degree in psychology with an emphasis in organizational leadership from the Chicago School. Andrew is currently pursuing his PhD in business psychology with his main focus on leadership development research. Andrew Geesbreght can be reached at https://www.praxleadership.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-geesbreght-m-a-a42411173/ About Mike Coffey: Mike Coffey is an entrepreneur, human resources professional, licensed private investigator, and HR consultant. In 1999, he founded Imperative, a background investigations firm helping risk-averse companies make well-informed decisions about the people they involve in their business. Today, Imperative serves hundreds of businesses across the US and, through its PFC Caregiver & Household Screening brand, many more private estates, family offices, and personal service agencies. Mike has been recognized as an Entrepreneur of Excellence and has twice been named HR Professional of the Year. Additionally, Imperative has been named the Texas Association of Business’ small business of the year and is accredited by the Professional Background Screening Association. Mike is a member of the Fort Worth chapter of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization and volunteers with the SHRM Texas State Council. Mike maintains his certification as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) through the HR Certification Institute. He is also a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP). Mike lives in Fort Worth with his very patient wife. He practices yoga and maintains a keto diet, about both of which he will gladly tell you way more than you want to know. Learning Objectives: Develop methods to identify and assess authentic values alignment between individuals and organizations during the hiring process.Implement strategies to foster curiosity and self-awareness among leaders and team members.Create systems that support individual self-leadership through attention to values, cognition, and fundamental behaviors.

    40 min
  3. HRSouthwest: The Follower Effect with Dr. Tony Bridwell

    7 NOV

    HRSouthwest: The Follower Effect with Dr. Tony Bridwell

    In episode 173, Coffey talks with Dr. Tony Bridwell about the importance of leadership’s “followership” in building strong teams and cultures. They discuss Tony’s new book, The Follower Effect; the key attributes of effective followers including independent critical thinking, mission focus, and active partnership; the dynamic relationship between leadership and followership roles; the importance of follower capital including optimism, hope, resilience and self-efficacy; the role of emotional intelligence in leadership; and the reflect-rethink-act model for personal growth and accountability. Tony’s new book is available at https://www.drtonybridwell.com/books. Good Morning, HR is brought to you by Imperative—Bulletproof Background Checks. For more information about our commitment to quality and excellent customer service, visit us at https://imperativeinfo.com. If you are an HRCI or SHRM-certified professional, this episode of Good Morning, HR has been pre-approved for half a recertification credit. To obtain the recertification information for this episode, visit https://goodmorninghr.com. About our Guest: Dr. Tony Bridwell is an organizational behaviorist with 25-plus years of experience working with global organizations related to employee experience and culture. As Chief Talent Officer for The Encompass Group, a people optimization company, he leads the Firm’s organizational consulting practice and serves as Practice Leader of the E3 Leadership Academy. Most recently, Dr. Bridwell led the award-winning People Group function of the global tax and technology firm Ryan, LLC as their Chief People Officer. Before his role at Ryan, he was the Chief People Officer for Brinker International and a Senior Partner with the global culture consultancy Culture Partners. Tony is an accomplished author of seven books, an international speaker, having presented in 44 countries, and a sought-after consultant and advisor specializing in purpose and culture. Dr. Bridwell was selected as the 2015 HR Executive of the Year by Dallas HR (the local SHRM affiliate), won the 2015 Strategic Leadership Award from Strategic Excellence HR, and was most recently recognized as a 2022 top 50 HR Professional by OnCon Icon Awards. Dr. Bridwell's academic journey is as diverse as his professional one, with studies in architecture, theology, and business culminating in a Bachelor of Science in Business, a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree, and a Doctorate in Organizational Intelligence. His commitment to education extends to his role as an adjunct professor at SMU in Dallas, where he teaches MBA students Executive Leadership. Beyond academia, he is deeply involved in various organizations, including the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) and the board of directors for Southwest Transplant Alliance. Dr. Tony Bridwell can be reached athttps://www.drtonybridwell.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tonybridwell/ About Mike Coffey: Mike Coffey is an entrepreneur, licensed private investigator, business strategist, HR consultant, and registered yoga teacher. In 1999, he founded Imperative, a background investigations and due diligence firm helping risk-averse clients make well-informed decisions about the people they involve in their business. Imperative delivers in-depth employment background investigations, know-your-customer and anti-money laundering compliance, and due diligence investigations to more than 300 risk-averse corporate clients across the US, and, through its PFC Caregiver & Household Screening brand, many more private estates, family offices, and personal service agencies. Imperative has been named the Texas Association of Business’ small business of the year and is accredited by the Professional Background Screening Association. Mike shares his insight from 25 years of HR-entrepreneurship on the Good Morning, HR podcast, where each week he talks to business leaders about bringing people together to cre

    39 min
  4. Working with Emerging Professionals with Michaela Glendening (Live from HRSouthwest)

    31 OCT

    Working with Emerging Professionals with Michaela Glendening (Live from HRSouthwest)

    In episode 172, Coffey talks with Michaela Glendening about engaging and retaining emerging HR professionals and Gen Z employees in the workplace. They discuss Dallas HR's new Emerging HR Professionals Committee initiatives; unique characteristics of Gen Z workers; the importance of regular feedback and communication; mentoring program strategies; managing workplace expectations around deadlines and productivity; connecting employees with organizational values and mission; creating effective feedback systems; balancing remote and in-office work preferences. Good Morning, HR is brought to you by Imperative—Bulletproof Background Checks. For more information about our commitment to quality and excellent customer service, visit us at https://imperativeinfo.com. If you are an HRCI or SHRM-certified professional, this episode of Good Morning, HR has been pre-approved for half a recertification credit. To obtain the recertification information for this episode, visit https://goodmorninghr.com. About our Guest: Michaela Glendening is an HR Generalist at ARCO/Murray, specializing in onboarding, employee relations, performance management, DEI, and benefits administration. She graduated from Texas Tech University in 2019 with a Bachelor's degree in Human Resource Management and Marketing. Michaela has been actively involved with SHRM since her time at Texas Tech, where she served as President of Tech SHRM and more recently as the 2023 DallasHR Director of Student Engagement. Currently, Michaela is leading the launch of the new DallasHR Emerging Professionals program, designed to provide resources and support for HR professionals in the early stages of their careers. Michaela Glendening can be reached at  https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelaglendening/ About Mike Coffey: Mike Coffey is an entrepreneur, licensed private investigator, business strategist, HR consultant, and registered yoga teacher. In 1999, he founded Imperative, a background investigations and due diligence firm helping risk-averse clients make well-informed decisions about the people they involve in their business. Imperative delivers in-depth employment background investigations, know-your-customer and anti-money laundering compliance, and due diligence investigations to more than 300 risk-averse corporate clients across the US, and, through its PFC Caregiver & Household Screening brand, many more private estates, family offices, and personal service agencies. Imperative has been named the Texas Association of Business’ small business of the year and is accredited by the Professional Background Screening Association. Mike shares his insight from 25 years of HR-entrepreneurship on the Good Morning, HR podcast, where each week he talks to business leaders about bringing people together to create value for customers, shareholders, and community. Mike has been recognized as an Entrepreneur of Excellence by FW, Inc. and has twice been recognized as the North Texas HR Professional of the Year. Mike is a member of the Fort Worth chapter of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization and is a volunteer leader with the SHRM Texas State Council and the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce. Mike is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) through the HR Certification Institute and a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP). He is also a Yoga Alliance registered yoga teacher (RYT-200). Mike and his very patient wife of 27 years are empty nesters in Fort Worth. Learning Objectives: Implement regular feedback systems that provide daily or weekly performance metrics and constructive guidance to meet Gen Z expectationsDevelop authentic mentoring programs that align with individual career goals and provide clear pathways for growthCreate engagement strategies that demonstrate organizational values through actions rather than just words, incorporating peer recognition and regular communication.

    34 min
  5. The Evolving Nature and Future of Work with Sam Rad (Live from HRSouthwest)

    24 OCT

    The Evolving Nature and Future of Work with Sam Rad (Live from HRSouthwest)

    In episode 171, Coffey talks with Sam Rad live from The HRSW Conference about how rapid technological change is affecting the future of work and organizational structures. They discuss economic evolution from analog to digital transactions; decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs); the impact of AI on jobs and skills; the changing nature of credentials and learning; the importance of adaptability in careers; aligning organizational and individual purposes; and the need for authenticity in workplace cultures. Good Morning, HR is brought to you by Imperative—Bulletproof Background Checks. For more information about our commitment to quality and excellent customer service, visit us at https://imperativeinfo.com. If you are an HRCI or SHRM-certified professional, this episode of Good Morning, HR has been pre-approved for half a recertification credit. To obtain the recertification information for this episode, visit https://goodmorninghr.com. About our Guest: Sam Rad is a lifelong student of humanity – futurist, anthropologist, and entrepreneur. She is the founder of Radical Next, a meta-media studio creating transformative stories, experiences, and media productions that shape a positive future. Her upcoming book by the same name, Radical Next: Reclaiming Your Humanity in a Post-Human World explores how “radical next ideas” will transform societies in the decades to come. As an entrepreneur, Sam has founded 4 companies and served across multiple roles across the C-Suite. She holds several patents linking the physical and digital worlds and is considered a pioneer in Artificial Intelligence, Immersive Realities, and Applied Cryptography systems. She was amongst the first anthropologists to conduct research living in a virtual world in 2009. Sam is passionate about empowering humanity to thrive in times of radical change. It is her mission to restore trust and connections between people and themselves, their beliefs, each other, all beings, and our planet. True to her “Rad” name, Sam is no stranger to risk and has accumulated hundreds of jumps as an ex-competitive skydiver. Sam Rad can be reached at  https://www.instagram.com/samradofficial https://www.linkedin.com/in/samradofficial https://sam-rad.com About Mike Coffey: Mike Coffey is an entrepreneur, licensed private investigator, business strategist, HR consultant, and registered yoga teacher. In 1999, he founded Imperative, a background investigations and due diligence firm helping risk-averse clients make well-informed decisions about the people they involve in their business. Imperative delivers in-depth employment background investigations, know-your-customer and anti-money laundering compliance, and due diligence investigations to more than 300 risk-averse corporate clients across the US, and, through its PFC Caregiver & Household Screening brand, many more private estates, family offices, and personal service agencies. Imperative has been named the Texas Association of Business’ small business of the year and is accredited by the Professional Background Screening Association. Mike shares his insight from 25 years of HR-entrepreneurship on the Good Morning, HR podcast, where each week he talks to business leaders about bringing people together to create value for customers, shareholders, and community. Mike has been recognized as an Entrepreneur of Excellence by FW, Inc. and has twice been recognized as the North Texas HR Professional of the Year. Mike is a member of the Fort Worth chapter of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization and is a volunteer leader with the SHRM Texas State Council and the Fort Worth Chamber of Commerce. Mike is a certified Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) through the HR Certification Institute and a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP). He is also a Yoga Alliance registered yoga teacher (RYT-200). Mike and his very patient wife of 27 years are empty nesters in Fort Worth. Learning Objectives: Develop stra

    39 min
  6. Building a Culture of Servant Leadership with Dave Lutes

    17 OCT

    Building a Culture of Servant Leadership with Dave Lutes

    In episode 170, Coffey talks with Dave Lutes about servant leadership and its implementation in organizational cultures. They discuss the definition and misconceptions of servant leadership; the importance of authenticity and empathy in leadership; balancing performance management with a servant leadership approach; the challenges of implementing servant leadership across an organization; the role of values in shaping organizational culture; and strategies for gradual cultural change. Good Morning, HR is brought to you by Imperative—Bulletproof Background Checks. For more information about our commitment to quality and excellent customer service, visit us at https://imperativeinfo.com. If you are an HRCI or SHRM-certified professional, this episode of Good Morning, HR has been pre-approved for half a recertification credit. To obtain the recertification information for this episode, visit https://goodmorninghr.com. About our Guest: David is an American-British dual national and retired ‘ordained’ minister/pastor in three countries. He is a former adviser to NATO on military downsizing and re-skilling of 100k officers and family members in the post-Soviet Union era. He has more than 30 years international experience in 30+ countries at a senior strategic executive, middle management, and operational level with several global Fortune 125/250/500 companies. He is a former Global Program Director for MA-level development of leaders from 45 countries with the Christian Charity and Humanitarian Agency, World Vision International. He is now an Organizational Development, Talent Management and Training, Consultant, Master Trainer and Executive Coach and well-known conference speaker and a published author and conference presenter. He shares widely on business ethics and values and impactful HR and truly Investing in People. McCluen-Martin Associates LLC is a global influencer and values-driven culture builder focused on helping organizations invest fully in their people and achieving world-class status. National culturally sensitive and attuned, we strive to help make organizations healthy and ‘whole’ by supporting its leaders lead with authenticity, transparency and with ‘servant leader’ hearts. We do this through unique strategic HR consulting, executive coaching, and highly experiential training – at all levels – that not only changes the culture for the better, but also results in measurable and sustainable ROI. We help organizations identify, unlock, and develop and use talent to the full. The ultimate goal is to help people find meaning, purpose, and direction for their career and life. Under-New-Management LLC seeks to help Christian leaders and managers in any (private, public, or charitable) organization or sector, at all role levels, shape their leadership development, teamwork, and collaboration on Christian values and biblical principles. To lead, manage, and coach like Jesus. We do this through career and related life counselling, coaching, workshops, seminars, and training. The focus is on people, in all walks of life – and not only in the church or Christian organization context – but on anyone who is seeking to live and ‘work’ and lead others by the values, principles and ethics of the Christian life. The ultimate goal is to help people find meaning, purpose, and direction for their career and life – ‘Under His Management’. Dave Lutes can be reached at https://www.under-new-management.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/dlutes https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100091852101471 https://www.instagram.com/undernewmanagementllc About Mike Coffey: Mike Coffey is an entrepreneur, human resources professional, licensed private investigator, and HR consultant. In 1999, he founded Imperative, a background investigations firm helping risk-averse companies make well-informed decisions about the people they involve in their business. Today, Imperative serves hundreds of businesses across the U

    35 min
  7. Creating Effective Remote and Hybrid Workplace Cultures with Wayne Turmel

    10 OCT

    Creating Effective Remote and Hybrid Workplace Cultures with Wayne Turmel

    In episode 169, Coffey talks with Wayne Turmel about creating effective remote and hybrid work environments. They discuss the evolution of remote work before and after the COVID-19 pandemic; the importance of strategic planning for hybrid work models; the role of technology in remote work communication; balancing productivity and flexibility in remote work settings; the impact of remote work on employee engagement and retention; the need for intentional culture-building in remote environments; generational differences in remote work preferences; and the importance of adapting leadership styles for remote and hybrid teams. Good Morning, HR is brought to you by Imperative—Bulletproof Background Checks. For more information about our commitment to quality and excellent customer service, visit us at https://imperativeinfo.com. If you are an HRCI or SHRM-certified professional, this episode of Good Morning, HR has been pre-approved for half a recertification credit. To obtain the recertification information for this episode, visit https://goodmorninghr.com. About our Guest: Wayne Turmel has been writing about how to develop communication and leadership skills for nearly 30 years. He’s taught and consulted at Fortune 500 companies and startups around the world. For the last 18 years, he’s focused on the growing need to communicate effectively in remote and virtual environments. In addition to his writing, Wayne is a sought-after speaker at business and leadership conferences and events. He’s the author of 15 books, and a frequent guest at events such as ATD’s International Conference and Exposition and the European Digital Learning Expo. Marshall Goldsmith calls him “One of the most unique voices in leadership today.” Wayne Turmel can be reached at https://www.KevinEikenberry.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/wayneturmel/ https://x.com/WTurmel About Mike Coffey: Mike Coffey is an entrepreneur, human resources professional, licensed private investigator, and HR consultant. In 1999, he founded Imperative, a background investigations firm helping risk-averse companies make well-informed decisions about the people they involve in their business. Today, Imperative serves hundreds of businesses across the US and, through its PFC Caregiver & Household Screening brand, many more private estates, family offices, and personal service agencies. Mike has been recognized as an Entrepreneur of Excellence and has twice been named HR Professional of the Year. Additionally, Imperative has been named the Texas Association of Business’ small business of the year and is accredited by the Professional Background Screening Association. Mike is a member of the Fort Worth chapter of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization and volunteers with the SHRM Texas State Council. Mike maintains his certification as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) through the HR Certification Institute. He is also a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP). Mike lives in Fort Worth with his very patient wife. He practices yoga and maintains a keto diet, about both of which he will gladly tell you way more than you want to know. Learning Objectives: Develop a strategic approach to hybrid work that considers what work gets done where and when, rather than implementing a one-size-fits-all policy.Implement effective communication strategies that utilize appropriate technologies for different types of interactions, balancing richness and scope of communication.Create intentional culture-building practices that address communication, collaboration, and cohesion in remote and hybrid work environments.

    36 min
  8. Locating and Protecting Digital Evidence in Investigations with Noel Kersh

    3 OCT

    Locating and Protecting Digital Evidence in Investigations with Noel Kersh

    In episode 168, Coffey talks with Noel Kersh about protecting company information and digital forensics. They discuss the role of digital forensics in investigations; the importance of preserving digital evidence; challenges with personal devices and cloud computing in the workplace; policies for managing company data on personal devices; the emerging role of AI tools like ChatGPT in investigations; and best practices for preserving digital evidence post-investigation. You can hear more from Noel at The HR Southwest Conference on October 13th through the 16th. And you can hear Mike and previous guest Jim Zadeh discuss artificial intelligence during the Legal Exchange at the HR Southwest Conference. You can review the entire HR Southwest 2024 agenda at https://hrsouthwest.com Good Morning, HR is brought to you by Imperative—Bulletproof Background Checks. For more information about our commitment to quality and excellent customer service, visit us at https://imperativeinfo.com. If you are an HRCI or SHRM-certified professional, this episode of Good Morning, HR has been pre-approved for half a recertification credit. To obtain the recertification information for this episode, visit https://goodmorninghr.com. About our Guest: Noel has extensive experience in conducting digital forensics acquisitions and analysis on a variety of cases involving business and employment disputes, compliance with discovery requests, family law, harassment, in-house investigations for large corporations, copyright infringement and criminal cases. He also has handled large-scale E-Discovery matters. Noel leads Crowe LLP’s national digital forensics practice. Prior to joining Crowe LLP, Noel spent over 12 years leading Pathway Forensics where he was responsible for overseeing every aspect of the company, established the digital forensic lab operational policies and procedures, and provided leadership and mentoring for Pathway Forensics staff. Prior to joining Pathway, Noel helped lead two initiatives to receive a distinguished laboratory accreditation given by the American Society of Crime Laboratory Directors/Laboratory Accreditation Board (ASCLD/LAB). This accreditation demonstrates that a computer forensics laboratory’s operating standards meet quality standards set by ASCLD/LAB. Accreditation criteria include personnel, technical procedures, equipment, and physical facilities.  Noel has provided expert testimony over 40 times in trials, hearings, and depositions on matters before both state and federal courts on matters involving digital forensics. Finally, he has presented over 100 times on digital forensics topics and appeared as an expert panelist on CNN, ABC, Headline News, CourtTV and the Discovery network. Noel Kersh can be reached at https://www.crowe.com/services/advisory/forensic-services/digital-forensics  https://www.linkedin.com/in/noelkersh/ About Mike Coffey: Mike Coffey is an entrepreneur, licensed private investigator, business strategist, HR consultant, and registered yoga teacher. In 1999, he founded Imperative, a background investigations and due diligence firm helping risk-averse clients make well-informed decisions about the people they involve in their business. Imperative delivers in-depth employment background investigations, know-your-customer and anti-money laundering compliance, and due diligence investigations to more than 300 risk-averse corporate clients across the US, and, through its PFC Caregiver & Household Screening brand, many more private estates, family offices, and personal service agencies. Imperative has been named the Texas Association of Business’ small business of the year and is accredited by the Professional Background Screening Association. Mike shares his insight from 25 years of HR-entrepreneurship on the Good Morning, HR podcast, where each week he talks to business leaders about bringing people together to create value for customers, shareholders, and community. Mike has been recogn

    39 min

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HR entrepreneur Mike Coffey, SPHR, SHRM-SCP engages business thought leaders about the strategic, psychological, legal, and practical implications of bringing people together to create value for shareholders, customers, and the community. As an HR consultant, mentor to first-stage businesses through EO’s Accelerator program, and owner of Imperative—Bulletproof Background Screening, Mike is passionate about helping other professionals improve how they recruit, select, and manage their people. Most thirty-minute episodes of Good Morning, HR will be eligible for half a recertification credit for both HRCI and SHRM-certified professionals. Mike is a member of Entrepreneurs Organization (EO) Fort Worth and active with the Texas Association of Business, the Fort Worth Chamber, and Texas SHRM.

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