HR Tea: A Fresh Brew

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HR Tea: A Fresh Brew is a fresh take on the science of HR. Trending topics and research in human resources are steeped for 45 minutes in rich conversation among Villanova HRD faculty, then served piping hot, leaving you with fresh-brewed ideas on how to drive high-performing, inclusive organizations and create meaningful work experiences. HR Tea: A Fresh Brew is brought to you by Villanova HRD, the Graduate Programs in Human Resource Development at Villanova University.

Episodes

  1. Sep 9

    The World Has Gone BANI: Rethinking How We Lead Through Change

    The VUCA framework has long been used by organizations to explain a changing world, but in today’s environment, it may no longer tell the whole story. Heather, Kyle, and Bethany unpack the BANI framework and what it means to lead in a world that feels brittle, anxious, nonlinear, and incomprehensible. They discuss why purpose, trust, and humanity matter now more than ever.

  2. Jun 11

    The Future of Work is More Human, Not Less

    Everyone's asking whether AI will take their job, but that might be the wrong question. Bethany, Kyle, and Heather break down the skills that will define the future of work, the conversation HR needs to be leading, and why it's never been a better time to have an HR career.

  3. Jun 3

    Remote Control and the Return-to-Office Reckoning

    Where we work has become about much more than where we sit. Bethany, Kyle, and Heather unpack how remote work and return-to-office mandates are reshaping workplace culture and the relationship between employees and their organizations. They explore what may be lost as organizations pull employees back into the office and what leaders should consider before deciding where work works best.

  4. May 26

    Stop Throwing Band-Aids at Burnout

    Burnout isn’t a stress problem; it’s a structural one. In this episode, Bethany, Kyle, and Heather break down what burnout actually is (and why a vacation won’t fix it), why your highest performers are the ones suffering in silence, and what leaders and organizations can do right now to support their people.

  5. May 12

    Inclusion is a Leadership Skill

    DEI efforts in organizations have taken a hard shift lately, but the case for inclusion work isn't going anywhere. Inclusion isn't a program; it's a leadership skill. Bethany, Kyle, and Heather unpack what the inclusive leader does: how they sit with conflict, build patience into their teams, and turn diverse perspectives into better business outcomes.

  6. May 5

    HR MythBusters: Debunking HR Fact from Fiction

    In this episode, your hosts tackle six common HR and workplace myths that many people accept as fact. We dig into the research, challenge assumptions, and use evidence-based insights to separate HR fact from fiction.

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About

HR Tea: A Fresh Brew is a fresh take on the science of HR. Trending topics and research in human resources are steeped for 45 minutes in rich conversation among Villanova HRD faculty, then served piping hot, leaving you with fresh-brewed ideas on how to drive high-performing, inclusive organizations and create meaningful work experiences. HR Tea: A Fresh Brew is brought to you by Villanova HRD, the Graduate Programs in Human Resource Development at Villanova University.

Information

  • Creator
    Villanova HRD
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Villanova HRD
  • Show Website
    HR Tea: A Fresh Brew