Joey's HR Lounge: Where HR Thinks Out Loud

Joey Price, Jumpstart tHR

Joey’s HR Lounge is an HR podcast for HR leaders, CHROs, and HR tech decision-makers. Hosted by Joey Price, it delivers practical conversations on HR strategy, recruiting, employee engagement, compliance, analytics, and HR technology trends shaping the future of work. Want to take the conversation further? Become a founding member of our exclusive "For HR Leaders only" community at joeyshrlounge.com.

Episodes

  1. 003 - Rebuilding Trust in HR & The Role of AI in the Workplace w/Torin Ellis

    4D AGO

    003 - Rebuilding Trust in HR & The Role of AI in the Workplace w/Torin Ellis

    As AI becomes more embedded in HR decisions, one question continues to surface. Can employees trust how these tools are being used? In this episode, Joey Price is joined by Torin Ellis, Founder of Ngoma, LLC, to explore the role trust plays as AI reshapes hiring, talent decisions, and workforce management. Together, they examine how technology can either reinforce inequity or help organizations rebuild confidence with their people, depending on how it is designed and governed. This conversation goes beyond AI hype to focus on accountability, transparency, and leadership responsibility. What happens when automation influences decisions about people, and how should HR leaders think about fairness, bias, and communication in an AI-enabled workplace? If you are an HR leader navigating AI adoption while trying to maintain credibility and trust with your workforce, this episode offers a grounded and timely perspective.   🔑 Topics Covered - Why trust is the biggest risk in AI-enabled HR - How AI can reinforce or reduce bias in talent decisions - The role of transparency in rebuilding employee confidence - What HR leaders must own when deploying AI tools - Aligning technology decisions with organizational values   👤 Guest Bio: Torin Ellis Torin Ellis is the Founder of Ngoma, LLC, a talent advisory firm focused on helping organizations build equitable, inclusive, and sustainable workforce strategies. A trusted advisor and speaker, Torin is known for his candid perspectives on leadership, technology, and the systems that shape access and opportunity at work. 🔗 Connect with Torin Ellis on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/torinellis/ 🔗 Resources & Links Joey’s HR Lounge (Podcast & Community): https://www.joeyshrlounge.com HR Compliance Technology Category Guide: https://jumpstart-hr.com/hr-compliance-technology-category-guide-aspect43-hr-technology-research/ Jumpstart HR: https://www.jumpstart-hr.com The Power of HR (Book): https://amzn.to/4kXdVVu   🎧 Call to Action If you are an HR leader thinking about AI, trust, and accountability in the workplace, Joey’s HR Lounge is where these conversations continue. Join the Joey’s HR Lounge community as a founding member to connect with senior HR peers, access research-driven insights, and engage in honest conversations about the future of HR, technology, and leadership. 👉 Learn more and join at Joey’s HR Lounge: https://www.joeyshrlounge.com

    34 min
  2. 002 - Empowering HR Through Automation: What Leaders Need to Know w/David Creelman

    4D AGO

    002 - Empowering HR Through Automation: What Leaders Need to Know w/David Creelman

    Automation is no longer a future-state conversation in HR. It is already reshaping how work gets done, how decisions are made, and how HR teams show up for the business. In this episode, Joey Price is joined by David Creelman to explore the real shift happening as HR moves toward greater automation. Together, they unpack what automation actually means for HR leaders today, where organizations get it wrong, and how to balance efficiency with the human side of work. This conversation moves beyond hype to focus on practical implications. What should HR automate, what should remain human-led, and how can leaders avoid turning automation into just another layer of complexity? If you are an HR leader navigating AI, workflow automation, and increasing expectations to do more with less, this episode offers grounded insight and perspective. 🔑 Topics Covered - What automation really means for modern HR teams - Where HR leaders overestimate or underestimate automation’s impact - The risks of automating without redesigning work - How automation changes HR capability and influence - Balancing efficiency, judgment, and the human experience   👤 Guest Bio: David Creelman David Creelman is a globally respected HR thought leader, advisor, and researcher with decades of experience helping organizations understand workforce trends, HR technology, and the future of work. He is known for his practical, research-backed perspectives on how HR can evolve without losing its human core. 🔗 Connect with David Creelman on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidcreelman/   🔗 Resources & Links Joey’s HR Lounge (Podcast & Community): https://www.joeyshrlounge.com HR Compliance Technology Category Guide: https://jumpstart-hr.com/hr-compliance-technology-category-guide-aspect43-hr-technology-research/ Jumpstart HR: https://www.jumpstart-hr.com The Power of HR (Book): https://amzn.to/4kXdVVu   🎧 Call to Action If you are an HR leader trying to make sense of automation, AI, and growing expectations from the business, Joey’s HR Lounge is where the conversation continues. Join the Joey’s HR Lounge community as a founding member to connect with senior HR peers, explore research-driven insights, and engage in honest conversations about the future of HR, technology, and leadership. 👉 Learn more and join at Joey’s HR Lounge: https://www.joeyshrlounge.com

    34 min
  3. 001 - Unpacking The Latest HR Compliance Technology Trends w/Jumpstart HR's Tami Nutt

    4D AGO

    001 - Unpacking The Latest HR Compliance Technology Trends w/Jumpstart HR's Tami Nutt

    HR technology decisions are no longer just system upgrades. They are leadership decisions that shape culture, compliance, and trust at work. And at the same time, HR Compliance technology is in a footrace to keep up with the latest changes to labor laws like AI, tax, payroll and more. In this episode, Joey Price is joined by Tami Nutt to explore how HR leaders can better bridge people strategy and technology. Together, they unpack why so many HR tech investments fall short, how buyer behavior has changed, and what HR teams should prioritize when evaluating tools in today’s market. From compliance platforms to AI-enabled workforce systems, this conversation offers practical guidance for HR leaders who want technology that actually works for their people, not against them. Whether you are an HR practitioner, business leader, or HR technology provider, this episode will help you rethink how technology decisions are made and sustained.   🔑 Topics Covered - Why HR tech implementations often fail after purchase - The growing compliance and governance burden on HR teams - How HR leaders should evaluate technology beyond feature lists - Buyer behavior trends shaping the HR tech market - What it really means to align HR strategy with technology   👤 Guest Bio: Tami Nutt Tami Nutt, VP of Research and Insights at Jumpstart HR is a respected HR technology leader with deep experience helping organizations navigate HR systems, compliance requirements, and workforce technology strategy. She brings a practitioner-informed perspective on what HR teams actually need from technology to drive adoption, reduce risk, and create real operational value. 🔗 Connect with Tami on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taminutt/ 🔗 Resources & Links Joey’s HR Lounge (Podcast & Community for Senior HR Professionals): https://www.joeyshrlounge.com HR Compliance Technology Category Guide: https://jumpstart-hr.com/hr-compliance-technology-category-guide-aspect43-hr-technology-research/ Jumpstart HR: https://www.jumpstart-hr.com The Power of HR (Book): https://amzn.to/4kXdVVu Connect with Tami Nutt on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/taminutt/   🎧 Add Your Voice To The Conversation: If you’re an HR leader navigating technology decisions, compliance pressure, and growing expectations from your business, Joey’s HR Lounge is where those conversations continue. Join the Joey’s HR Lounge community as a founding member to connect with senior HR peers, access research-driven insights, and participate in honest, practitioner-led conversations about what’s really working in HR today. 👉 Learn more and join the community at Joey’s HR Lounge: https://www.joeyshrlounge.com

    37 min
5
out of 5
13 Ratings

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Joey’s HR Lounge is an HR podcast for HR leaders, CHROs, and HR tech decision-makers. Hosted by Joey Price, it delivers practical conversations on HR strategy, recruiting, employee engagement, compliance, analytics, and HR technology trends shaping the future of work. Want to take the conversation further? Become a founding member of our exclusive "For HR Leaders only" community at joeyshrlounge.com.