Bringing the Human back to Human Resources

Traci Chernoff
  • 0.0 (0)
  • MANAGEMENT
  • UPDATED WEEKLY
Bringing the Human back to Human Resources

People are at the center of every business--or at least they should be. "Bringing the Human back to Human Resources" is a podcast hosted by Traci Chernoff, a Senior Director of Employee Engagement, who has spent 10 years in critical HR leadership roles. Traci explores the delicate balance between people and business and destigmatizes what it means to be in "Human Resources". Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hrtraci/support

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    203: Layoff Series: What to Do When You're Laid Off - From Shock to Next Steps

    In this episode of the Bringing the Human Back to Human Resources podcast, Traci continues the layoff series by addressing what happens when you or someone you know experiences a layoff, focusing on both the practical and emotional aspects of job loss. Key Topics Discussed: (00:02) Introduction and preview of next week's episode with Dan Goodman (02:18) Statistical overview - 40% of Americans experience layoffs (04:38) Initial concerns and questions during layoff notifications (06:57) Review of separation agreements and negotiation opportunities (09:26) Outplacement services and career preparation (11:46) Important documents and intellectual property considerations (14:08) Managing the emotional impact of job loss Highlights: Over 40% of Americans experience a layoff at least once in their career Separation agreement review periods vary based on age and circumstances Most aspects of severance packages are negotiable Companies typically don't disclose reasons for employment termination Maintaining updated career documents is crucial for preparedness Practical Steps After a Layoff: Review the separation agreement carefully File for unemployment (US-based) Negotiate healthcare continuation before COBRA Gather important documents (performance reviews, etc.) Consider intellectual property agreements Maintain professional connections Request references if company policy allows Financial Considerations: Review severance package options Understand healthcare continuation rights Explore emergency fund access Investigate benefit cash-out options Consider expense reduction strategies Connect with Traci: Email: contact@HRTraci.com Website: https://HRTraci.com Instagram: @HRTraci Don't miss next week's final installment of our layoff series featuring Dan Goodman, who brings a counter-perspective to traditional HR functions. If you found value in this episode, please take a moment to rate, review, and subscribe to our podcast. Your feedback helps us reach more HR professionals who are passionate about bringing humanity back to human resources. Connect with Traci here: https://linktr.ee/HRTraci Disclaimer: Thoughts, opinions, and statements made on this podcast are not a reflection of the thoughts, opinions, and statements of the Company by whom Traci Chernoff is actively employed. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hrtraci/support

    19 min

  2. 29 OCT

    202. Layoff Series: Taking Care of HR - Because We're Human Too

    In this episode of the Bringing the Human Back to Human Resources podcast, Traci continues the layoff series by addressing the critical topic of self-care for HR professionals during layoffs and how to support both departing and remaining employees through these challenging transitions. Key Topics Discussed: (00:00) Introduction and recap of previous episode with Jenna Dunay (02:05) The emotional toll of layoffs on HR professionals (03:00) Signs of emotional exhaustion and burnout (04:52) Strategies for managing stress during layoffs (11:29) Best practices for managing the layoff process (15:53) Supporting remaining employees and addressing survivor's guilt (17:15) Communication strategies post-layoff (18:14) Rebuilding morale after layoffs Highlights: - HR professionals must prioritize self-care to effectively support others - Creating clear boundaries between work and personal life is essential - Signs of burnout include emotional exhaustion, sleep issues, and numbness - Layoff conversations should be conducted in private spaces with empathy - Common reactions from remaining employees include fear, anger, and productivity drops - Regular, transparent communication is crucial for rebuilding trust - Team-building events and recognition programs help rebuild morale Self-Care Strategies Discussed: - Schedule breaks between difficult meetings- Create end-of-day shutdown rituals - Join HR peer support communities - Seek professional support when needed - Establish clear work-life boundaries Connect with Traci: Email: contact@HRTraci.com Website: https://HRTraci.com Instagram: @HRTraci Don't miss the next installment of our layoff series! Tune in next week as we continue to explore this important topic, followed by a special guest who challenges traditional HR functions. If you found value in this episode, please take a moment to rate, review, and subscribe to our podcast. Your feedback helps us reach more HR professionals who are passionate about bringing humanity back to human resources.Don't forget to subscribe, leave a comment, and give this video a 👍🏼 Connect with Traci here: https://linktr.ee/HRTraci Disclaimer: Thoughts, opinions, and statements made on this podcast are not a reflection of the thoughts, opinions, and statements of the Company by whom Traci Chernoff is actively employed. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hrtraci/support

    23 min

  3. 22 OCT

    201: Layoff Series: Conducting Layoffs with Dignity feat. Jena Dunay

    **No more headaches with trying to manage your global workforce, compliantly hire and pay employees with Deel.com** In this episode of the Bringing the Human Back to Human Resources podcast, Traci discusses the challenging topic of layoffs with Jena Dunay, founder of Recruit the Employer, an outplacement and career development firm. They explore how to conduct layoffs with dignity and how organizations can recover internally after such events. Guest: Jena Dunay Jena Dunay is the founder of Recruit the Employer, an outplacement and career development firm. She is a LinkedIn Learning instructor with over 167,000 learners and has been featured on Business Insider, Forbes, Built In, The Skimm, and The Muse. Key Topics Discussed: 1. (03:44) The importance of aligning layoff processes with company core values 2. (07:14) The significance of off-boarding as much as onboarding 3. (13:02) Planning and communication strategies for layoffs 4. (16:06) The role of outplacement services in supporting exiting employees 5. (25:43) Addressing survivor's guilt among remaining employees 6. (28:36) Rebuilding trust and culture after layoffs Highlights: - Layoffs should be conducted with dignity, reflecting the company's core values - Proper planning and communication are crucial for a smooth layoff process - Outplacement services can provide valuable support to exiting employees - Leaders should own their mistakes and maintain open communication during layoffs - Rebuilding trust between senior leadership and middle management is essential - Organizations should focus on rebuilding culture after layoffs Connect with Jena Dunay: - Website: https://recruittheemployer.com - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenadunay/  Resources mentioned in this episode: - https://bywinona.com/employers  -https://fsastore.com/winona.html Connect with Traci: - (https://linktr.ee/HRTraci Visit our website: https://HRTraci.com Don't miss the next installment of our layoff series! Tune in next week as we continue to explore this important topic with more expert insights and practical strategies for HR professionals. We hope you enjoyed this insightful discussion on conducting layoffs with dignity! If you found our conversation valuable, please take a moment to rate our podcast. Your feedback helps us grow and reach more listeners who are passionate about human resources and leadership. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a comment, and give this episode a 👍🏼 Disclaimer: Thoughts, opinions, and statements made on this podcast are not a reflection of the thoughts, opinions, and statements of the Company by whom Traci Chernoff is actively employed. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hrtraci/support

    33 min

  4. 15 OCT

    200. Milestone, Myths & Giveaway: 200th Episode Special

    In this 200th episode of the Bringing the Human back to Human Resources podcast, Traci celebrates this milestone and discusses the recent Monster Work Watch Report 2024. She critically analyzes workplace trends and statistics, encouraging listeners to think critically about generalized reports. Traci also announces a special giveaway to celebrate the 200th episode milestone. Connect with Traci here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/HRTraci⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HRTraci.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Links mentioned in this episode: Monster Work Watch Report 2024 Traci's Instagram for giveaway details Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and 200th episode celebration 05:00 Announcement of the giveaway 10:00 Discussion of Monster Work Watch Report 2024 20:00 Critical analysis of workplace trends and statistics 30:00 Encouragement for critical thinking about reports 35:00 Closing thoughts and gratitude to listeners We hope you enjoyed this special 200th episode celebration and insightful discussion on workplace trends! If you found our conversation valuable, please take a moment to rate our podcast. Your feedback helps us grow and reach more listeners who are passionate about human resources and leadership. You can also leave a review and tell us what you loved or what you'd like to hear more of - we're all ears! Don't forget to subscribe, leave a comment, and give this video a 👍🏼 Disclaimer: Thoughts, opinions, and statements made on this podcast are not a reflection of the thoughts, opinions, and statements of the Company by whom Traci Chernoff is actively employed. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hrtraci/support

    25 min

  5. 8 OCT

    199: A Look Ahead: Landmark Episode, Upcoming Series, and Wellness in HR

    In this episode of the Bringing the Human Back to Human Resources podcast, Traci Chernoff discusses the upcoming 200th episode and the associated giveaway. She also introduces a new series focused on navigating layoffs with empathy, highlighting the importance of self-care for HR professionals and addressing survivor's guilt among employees. The episode serves as a brief overview of what listeners can expect in the coming weeks. 00:00 Introduction and Episode Overview 02:51 Upcoming 200th Episode and Giveaway 06:01 Layoff Series Introduction and Themes Don't forget to subscribe, leave a comment, and give this video a 👍🏼 Connect with Traci here: https://linktr.ee/HRTraci Disclaimer: Thoughts, opinions, and statements made on this podcast are not a reflection of the thoughts, opinions, and statements of the Company by whom Traci Chernoff is actively employed. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hrtraci/support

    7 min

  6. 1 OCT

    198. Manage Like a Mother: Bridging Parenting and Leadership

    In this episode of the Bringing the Human back to Human Resources podcast, Traci discusses the parallels between parenting and leadership with Valerie Cockerell, author of "Manage Like a Mother." They explore how the instincts and skills developed as a parent can be applied to effective leadership in the workplace. Valerie shares insights from her experiences as a mother of three and her career at Disney, highlighting how empathy, demonstrating by example, and consistent engagement are crucial in both parenting and leadership roles. ⁠Connect with Valerie here: ⁠Website LinkedIn Connect with Traci here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/HRTraci⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HRTraci.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Chapters: 00:00 Introduction and Valerie Cockerell's background 05:30 The importance of storytelling in leadership and parenting 10:15 Onboarding and first impressions in parenting and organizations 15:45 Values alignment in teams and families 22:30 Empathy and feedback in leadership and parenting 28:00 Leading by example and the power of observation 33:30 The importance of consistent engagement with employees and children 38:45 Closing thoughts and where to find Valerie's book We hope you enjoyed this insightful discussion on the parallels between parenting and leadership! If you found our conversation valuable, please take a moment to rate our podcast. Your feedback helps us grow and reach more listeners who are passionate about human resources and leadership. You can also leave a review and tell us what you loved or what you'd like to hear more of - we're all ears! Don't forget to subscribe, leave a comment, and give this video a 👍🏼 Disclaimer: Thoughts, opinions, and statements made on this podcast are not a reflection of the thoughts, opinions, and statements of the Company by whom Traci Chernoff is actively employed. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hrtraci/support

    45 min

  7. 24 SEPT

    197. Reimagining Values: Creating a Culture of Authenticity and Belonging

    **No more headaches with managing your leave process. Head over to ⁠⁠⁠Cocoon using this link: https://bit.ly/46QzEYm to learn more and get up to a fifty percent implementation fee discount.** In this episode of the Bringing the Human back to Human Resources podcast, Traci discusses the importance of belonging in organizational culture with Kevin Finke, an expert in culture and employee experiences. They explore the concept of a "core story" for companies, the relationship between belonging and achievement, and the idea of "value add, culture fit" in hiring practices. Kevin shares insights on effective onboarding and how to create environments where employees can authentically contribute their unique strengths. Connect with Kevin here:  ⁠Experience Willow (Kevin's human-centered design firm) https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinfinke/ https://www.kevinfinke.com/  Connect with Traci here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/HRTraci⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HRTraci.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Kevin Finke's background 05:30 Defining belonging and its importance in the workplace 10:15 The "core story" concept for companies 15:45 Values as mobile and adaptable elements 22:30 "Value add, culture fit" in hiring practices 28:00 Effective onboarding practices and key questions for new hires We hope you enjoyed this deep dive into belonging and organizational culture! If you found our discussion insightful, we'd like you to take a moment to rate our podcast. Your feedback helps us grow and reach more listeners who are passionate about these topics. You can also leave a review and tell us what you loved or what you'd like to hear more of - we're all ears! Don't forget to subscribe, leave a comment, and give this video a 👍🏼 Disclaimer: Thoughts, opinions, and statements made on this podcast are not a reflection of the thoughts, opinions, and statements of the Company by whom Traci Chernoff is actively employed. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hrtraci/support

    37 min

  8. 17 SEPT

    196. HR's Wake-Up Call: When Workplace Disconnection Turns Tragic

    ***No more headaches with managing your leave process. Head over to ⁠⁠⁠Cocoon using this link: https://bit.ly/46QzEYm to learn more and get up to a fifty percent implementation fee discount. In this episode, Traci issues a critical wake-up call to HR leaders and workplaces regarding the dangers of employee disconnection following the tragic death of a Wells Fargo employee. Traci dives into the tragic incident, exploring how workplace isolation, lack of check-ins, and missed wellness protocols can result in such a heartbreaking outcome. She also reflects on broader themes of loneliness and disconnection, especially in remote or hybrid work environments. Traci emphasizes how companies can foster more connected, caring, and vigilant workplaces, highlighting steps HR leaders can take to ensure the well-being and safety of their teams. Mentioned in this episode: Forbes article: Why the death of the Wells Fargo employee found at work is so jarring HR Dive article: The epidemic of loneliness and workplace isolation Connect with Traci here: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/HRTraci⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Visit our website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠HRTraci.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Chapters:00:00 Introduction and Trigger Warning02:45 The Tragic Story of Denise Rudeholm at Wells Fargo10:30 Workplace Disconnection and Isolation in Remote and Hybrid Work16:15 How Loneliness Impacts Employee Well-being22:45 Actionable Steps to Foster Connection and Well-being in the Workplace29:00 Final Thoughts and Call to Action We hope you found this discussion insightful and relevant. If you resonate with the message, we invite you to leave a review and share your thoughts. Your feedback helps us spread the word and reach more passionate listeners about creating better workplaces. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a comment, and give this episode a 👍🏼! Connect with Traci here: https://linktr.ee/HRTraci Disclaimer: Thoughts, opinions, and statements made on this podcast are not a reflection of the thoughts, opinions, and statements of the company by whom Traci Chernoff is actively employed. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hrtraci/support

    28 min
See All (205)

About

People are at the center of every business--or at least they should be. "Bringing the Human back to Human Resources" is a podcast hosted by Traci Chernoff, a Senior Director of Employee Engagement, who has spent 10 years in critical HR leadership roles. Traci explores the delicate balance between people and business and destigmatizes what it means to be in "Human Resources". Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hrtraci/support

Information

You Might Also Like

To listen to explicit episodes, sign in.

Stay up to date with this show

Sign in or sign up to follow shows, save episodes and get the latest updates.
Select a country or region

Africa, Middle East, and India

Asia Pacific

Europe

Latin America and the Caribbean

The United States and Canada