The HR Hub by Andrea Adams

Andrea Adams
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Welcome to the HR Hub! This channel is for ambitious HR professionals! With the help of my expert HR guests, I aim to help you learn about all facets of Human Resource Management so when 'that' situation arises you have some knowledge and even skill to draw on. My guests provide tricks and tips you can apply immediately as well as insight into strategy to get you thinking about the future. What you learn, will help you advance your career. I'd also love to connect on LinkedIn or check out my website www.thehrhub.ca

  1. 3D AGO

    [SMB Essentials] How to Onboard a New Employee

    ~ 30% of your new hires will leave before the 90-day mark.Unless you onboard properly. You’ve already done a lot: you spent thousands on recruitment, vetting, and interviewing. You will pay for them and their training. But without a solid onboarding process, there is a high chance that your investment will walk out the door. Onboarding is quite possibly the easiest and most cost-effective retention activity you can do, yet so many businesses treat it as an afterthought. Or a tedious activity they avoid. So watch the video and make sure you do it! Onboarding isn't just a "nice-to-have" - it's a key bottom-line retention strategy. I'm an HR Consultant to SMBs. Find me at: https://thehrhub.ca https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-adams1/

    9 min

  2. 5D AGO

    Connection at Work: The Business Issue No One Is Talking About (w. Ryan Jenkins)

    The lack of connection within workplaces is more than a sad fact —it’s a serious business issue impacting performance. It's dollars left on the table. In this episode, Ryan Jenkins (WSJ Bestselling Author of Connectable) explains why workplace loneliness is increasing and how HR leaders can build a culture of belonging to combat employee isolation. Loneliness was a recurring theme on this channel throughout 2025. And Gallup has reinforced over and over that it's a critical piece of engagement. That question: "Do you have a best friend at work?" is important. But what do you do? This episode has tips. What You’ll Learn:- The Rise of Isolation: Why loneliness is increasing across all demographics in the modern workplace. The Science of Connection: How the brain reacts to exclusion and its impact on cognitive performance.Critical Stats: Why 8 out of 10 global workers feel disconnected at least once a month.HR Strategy: Practical ways to address lonelinessIt came up throughout the year in conversations on burnout, engagement, remote and hybrid work, culture... it's something we need to pay attention to. **Find Ryan Jenkins** https://www.ryanjenkins.com/https://connectionvault.com/ His book is called: Connectable: How Leaders Can Move Teams from Isolated to All In **Find Andrea Adams** https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-adams1/ https://thehrhub.ca/

    26 min

  3. FEB 3

    Wellness Programs Weren't Built for Parents—Here's What Works (with Dr. Rosina McAlpine)

    Most wellness programs weren't built with parents in mind. Gym memberships and meditation apps don't help much when you're managing work deadlines while your kid is home sick. Or when you know your toddler can't wait for you to pick them up from daycare. Dr. Rosina McAlpine is back to talk about what actually works when organizations want to support working parents—not with token gestures, but with programs that address the real challenges. We discuss why working parents have the highest burnout and lowest mental health scores across the workforce, what family-friendly workplaces are doing differently, and how to measure whether any of it is making a difference. We also get into the equity vs equality question. It's not one we think about in this context, but it does work. After all, what we need is a workplace where everyone is able to thrive. * Dr. Rosina's 5-Point Guide*https://www.winwinparenting.com/closing-the-gap-in-parent-support-guide*Contact Dr. Rosina McAlpine*https://winwinparenting.com/https://drrosina.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/drrosina/*Contact Andrea Adams*https://thehrhub.cahttps://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-adams1/

    22 min

  4. JAN 27

    HR is Not Well: Survey of HR Wellbeing (w. Dr. Jo Burrell)

    Wellness at work is easy to talk about, but the actual data is a disaster. These are the groundbreaking findings from clinical psychologist Dr. Jo Burrell’s 2025 survey into the mental health and wellbeing of HR professionals. If we look at the state of HR as a whole, we are facing a crisis. The research reveals staggering rates of depression, anxiety, and burnout across the profession. Perhaps the most shocking result? 42% of HR professionals are considering leaving the profession entirely. Dr. Burrell was shocked by these results, and frankly, I am too. We need to shine a light on this because it’s impossible for us to deliver results for our organizations if we are struggling this much. We cannot tend to the wellness of employees and clients if we aren’t caring for our own first. The 2026 HR Wellbeing Survey is underway now (as of late January). Whether you are thriving or just trying to survive, take a moment to help us see how the profession is doing in 2026.  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TVY7HDS **Find Dr. Jo Burrell**LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jo-burrell-04901a96/Ultimate Resilience: https://www.ultimateresilience.co.uk/**Find Andrea Adams (me!)**LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-adams1/My company: https://thehrhub.ca/

    24 min

  5. JAN 20

    The HR Guide to Reading any Room (w. Dina Denham Smith)

    HR probably deals with more emotional situations than any other department. Angry employees storming into your office sure about what we are supposed to do, leaders who are frustrated, workplace conflicts that we are supposed to solve. And then we also need to read any room we are in.Emotions. A lot of emotions. Dina Denham Smith is an executive coach who works with senior leaders at companies like Adobe, Netflix, and Google. She's written over 60 articles for Harvard Business Review, and her book Emotionally Charged: How to Lead in the New World of Work (co-authored with Penn State psychology professor Alicia Grandey) digs into the science of emotions at work.We covered:🧠 The difference between emotional savvy and emotional intelligence (and why the distinction matters).🎭 The authenticity paradox: leaders are expected to be authentic but penalized for being too authentic.😢 Why crying at work is still risky. There's a few that are humanized by it but the rest of us are penalized/criticized.🔥 What to do when someone storms into your office in a heightened emotional stateAnd so much more. There was a LOT of usefulness in this episode. Frameworks. The importance of helping someone name their emotions. Viewing emotions as data and far more. ***About Dina***🔗 Website: https://dinadsmith.com🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dina-denham-smith/📖 Book: Emotionally Charged: How to Lead in the New World of Work***About Andrea***🔗 Website: https://thehrhub.ca🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-adams1/

    26 min

  6. JAN 13

    Build Better Intergenerational Teams - And Stop Blaming (with Cam Marston)

    How many meetings have you sat through where someone blamed "those gen z's" or "okay boomer'd" their way out of a real conversation? Generational researcher Cam Marston is back to talk about what actually works when you're trying to build teams across four generations. We discussed the real differences (not the lazy stereotypes), why Gen X leaders might need to rethink their "figure it out" leadership style, and a suprising way to build teams that is effective! Regardless of any generational gaps. Cam broke down what each generation brings to the table right now: boomers has wisdom, Gen X are mostly the leaders, millennials are taking over leadership - democratically, and Gen Z is still figuring out their place. But when considering generational differences, the person who needs to change is probably you and me. Our own generational preferences is typically what gets in the way of team success, and Cam explains how to actually see it. We covered: What "figure it out" leadership costs with younger employees and whyWhy millennial managers might need to stop asking for input (so much) How to honestly assess our own generational biasesThere are lots of tips in here for organizations that are wrestling with big generation gaps and some related frustrations. **Connect with Cam Marston** Website: https:/CamMarston.com Podcast: What's Working with Cam Marston **Connect with Andrea Adams** LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-adams1/ Website: https://thehrhub.ca/

    23 min

  7. JAN 6

    DisruptHR - How HR Can Lead Transformation (with Jennifer McClure)

    Jennifer McClure founded DisruptHR 12 years ago. Since then, over 10,000 people have taken the stage at events worldwide to share ideas about work and the workplace. In this conversation, we dig into what disruption actually looks like for mid-level HR professionals who aren't always in the room where decisions get made. Jennifer shares how she went rogue to pilot new technology, why she was once told nobody wanted her in meetings, and what she learned about saying something other than "no." We also talk about AI implementation, why companies aren't seeing the efficiency gains they expected, and how HR can lead the conversation before it becomes a cleanup job. **Find Jennifer**https://jennifermcclure.net/https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifermcclure/https://disrupthr.co/**Find Andrea**https://thehrhub.ca/https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-adams1/

    43 min

  8. 12/30/2025

    2025 HR Trends that Will Continue into 2026

    Podcast Description: It's the end of 2025 and Angela Nguyen from The Leader Within Podcast and I are compared notes. What themes kept showing up in our conversations this year that we think will endure? We dug into systems thinking - HR has always been interconnected but we haven't always used that perspective to solve recurring problems. Angela spoke about what she's seeing with AI adoption: organizations unclear on what they're actually solving for, fear around job loss, and the gap in change management practices. Then we got into the entry-level pipeline problem. Companies are cutting entry-level and mid-layer positions, which creates a group of employees disconnected from leadership. That'll be a problem. And workplace loneliness. This has come up in many interviews I did this year. Gallup has been saying for years that having a best friend at work is one of their top 12 engagement factors. We also shared our biggest lessons from the year. Just so you know we aren't AI. ***Connect with Angela Nguyen***The Leader Within Podcast: https://www.angelanguyen.ca/podcastLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelanguyenkhaan/***Connect with Andrea Adams***LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-adams1/HR consulting inquiries: andrea@thehrhhub

    42 min
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Welcome to the HR Hub! This channel is for ambitious HR professionals! With the help of my expert HR guests, I aim to help you learn about all facets of Human Resource Management so when 'that' situation arises you have some knowledge and even skill to draw on. My guests provide tricks and tips you can apply immediately as well as insight into strategy to get you thinking about the future. What you learn, will help you advance your career. I'd also love to connect on LinkedIn or check out my website www.thehrhub.ca

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