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Honest HR is the go-to podcast for aspiring and informed HR professionals intent on transforming workplace challenges into golden opportunities. Hosted by Amber Clayton, Monique Akanbi, and Wendy Fong, this podcast brings you insights, trends, and actionable advice through relatable stories from the REAL world of HR.
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Allyship is a verb. And when done correctly, it can be a great tool to further your I&D goals. Host Monique Akanbi sits down with Victoria Mattingly, founder and CEO of Mattingly Solutions, and Sertrice Shipley, founder & CEO of Plan to Action LLC, to dig into common misconceptions about allyship, what the ally/partner relationship looks like, and what HR professionals can do to be a good ally. Episode TranscriptThis podcast is approved to provide 0.5 PDCs toward SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP recertification. Listen to the complete episode to get your activity ID at the end. ID expires February 1, 2026.Rate/review Honest HR on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts
How can you tell if you or a colleague is suffering from burnout? How do you then recover from and prevent it? Host Monique Akanbi dives into these questions with Deidre Gestrin, Founder at Abundant Wellness Essentials, Wellness Consultant, Author, and Trainer. From the individual to organizational level, Deidre shares actionable insights on how to manage burnout. Episode TranscriptThis podcast is approved to provide 0.5 PDCs toward SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP recertification. Listen to the complete episode to get your activity ID at the end. ID expires February 1, 2026. Rate/review Honest HR on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts
Be a champion of change. Host Amber Clayton and Heather Hansen, CEO, Advocate to Win, discuss the three Cs of advocacy and how to wield the tools of a trial attorney to win over your leaders and colleagues to enact change. Episode TranscriptThis podcast is approved to provide 0.5 PDCs toward SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP recertification. Listen to the complete episode to get your activity ID at the end. ID expires January 1, 2026.Rate/review Honest HR on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts
Equip yourself with the tools to handle microaggressions in the workplace whether you were the recipient, witness, or perpetrator. Hosts Monique Akanbi and Amber Clayton sat down with Eden-Reneé Hayes, CEO and Owner, Pluralism Solutions, at SHRM INCLUSION 2024 to dive into what microaggressions are, why it’s so important to combat them, and what HR professionals can do to minimize them. Episode TranscriptThis podcast is approved to provide 0.5 PDCs toward SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP recertification. Listen to the complete episode to get your activity ID at the end. ID expires January 1, 2026.Rate/review Honest HR on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.
Gen Z, the latest generation to enter the workforce, stands out from other generations. Hosts Wendy Fong and Monique Akanbi sit down with Keri Mesropov, Founder, Spring Talent Development, at SHRM INCLUSION 2024 to discuss considerations for Gen Z at work, the value they bring, and how HR professionals and leaders can best integrate them into the workforce.Episode transcriptThis podcast is approved for 0.5 PDCs toward SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP recertification. Listen to the complete episode to get your activity ID at the end. ID expires January 1, 2026.Rate/review Honest HR on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.
All three Honest HR hosts Amber Clayton, Monique Akanbi, and Wendy Fong sit down at SHRM’s 2024 INCLUSION conference in Denver, Colorado to discuss their experiences, as well as their key takeaways and insights. Register for SHRM INCLUSION 2025 here.Episode transcriptThis podcast is approved for .5 PDCs toward SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP recertification. Listen to the complete episode to get your activity ID at the end. ID expires December 1, 2025.
The discussion around FMLA continues as host Amber Clayton and Helen Applewhaite, Director, Division of FMLA and Other Labor Standards, U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, dive into specific scenarios and whether they qualify for FMLA. They also cover how the U.S. Department of Labor can help you stay in compliance with FMLA. Watch part one here.Episode transcriptThis podcast is approved for .5 PDCs toward SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP recertification. Listen to the complete episode to get your activity ID at the end. ID expires December 1, 2025.Rate/review Honest HR on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.
Get answers to your most common FMLA questions from an expert. Host Amber Clayton and Helen Applewhaite, Director, Division of FMLA and Other Labor Standards, U.S. Department of Labor, Wage and Hour Division, discuss what scenarios qualify for FMLA, certification requirements, how to stay in compliance with FMLA, and pitfalls to avoid.Episode transcriptThis podcast is approved for 0.5 PDCs toward SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP recertification. Listen to the complete episode to get your activity ID at the end. ID expires December 1, 2025.Rate/review Honest HR on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.
For Domestic Violence Awareness month, host Wendy Fong sits down with Carmen Aliber, Director of HR at Dexter Southfield, to discuss how domestic violence and abuse can affect both employees and employers. Carmen defines abuse, dispels misconceptions, and offers insights and strategies as to how HR professionals can prevent, identify, and address domestic violence and abuse in the workplace. This podcast is approved for .5 PDCs toward SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP recertification. Listen to the complete episode to get your activity ID at the end. ID expires November 1, 2025.Rate/review Honest HR on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.
On this special episode of Honest HR, Hosts Amber Clayton and Wendy Fong discuss “HR Horror Stories” directly from SHRM’s Knowledge Center. From natural disasters to harassment to cybersecurity and more, learn how to navigate some of these spooky situations. Episode transcriptThis podcast is approved for 0.5 professional development credits toward SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP recertification. Listen to the complete episode to get your activity ID at the end. ID expires November 1, 2025.Rate/review Honest HR on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.
October is National Disability Employment Awareness Month, so in this episode of Honest HR, host Monique Akanbi sits down with Jhillika Kumar, CEO and Founder of Mentra—a neurodiversity employment network—to discuss how HR professionals can support neurodiversity in their workplaces. Jhillika offers insight into the value of hiring neurodiverse employees, as well as common misconceptions around neurodiversity in the workplace.Episode transcriptThis podcast is approved for 0.5 PDCs toward SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP recertification. Listen to the complete episode to get your activity ID at the end. ID expires Oct. 15, 2025.Rate and review Honest HR on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.
Host Monique Akanbi sits down with culture architect Tony Moore to discuss what makes a good boss. Tony offers insights into the best mindset for leading a team and what leaders at every level can do to set their employees and business up for success.This podcast is approved for 0.5 PDCs toward SHRM-CP and SHRM-SCP recertification. Listen to the complete episode to get your activity ID at the end. ID expires Oct. 17, 2025.Episode transcriptRate and review Honest HR on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.
Host Wendy Fong is joined by Sonia Aranza, Global Diversity & Inclusion Strategist and International Speaker, to discuss the loneliness epidemic and belonging in the workplace. They uncover the biggest contributing factors to the loneliness epidemic, the importance of a human-centered mindset, and how a sense of belonging is key to business success.Episode transcriptEarn 0.5 SHRM PDC for listening to this podcast; all details in-episode.Rate and review Honest HR on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.
During a contentious election year in the United States, political activity in the workplace has become a gray area for many working professionals. Host Amber Clayton and SHRM Knowledge Advisors Jennifer Chang and Rue Dooley discuss how to navigate these potentially tumultuous waters both as an employer and employee.Episode transcriptEarn 0.5 SHRM PDC for listening to this podcast; all details provided in-episode.Rate and review Honest HR on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.
Host Wendy Fong discusses open enrollment season and benefits trends with Lois Glasgow, compensation manager at TerrAscend, who has over 25 years of experience in global employee benefits and compensation. Lois offers insights into which benefits are in-demand and provides expert advice on how to prepare for open enrollment season as an HR professional. Episode transcriptEarn 0.5 SHRM PDC for listening to this podcast; all details provided in-episode.Rate and review Honest HR on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.
In the midst of an election year, political tensions are running high everywhere, and the workplace is no exception. Employees are likewise coming to work with their political views top of mind, which they don’t always share or express with civility and respect. In this episode of Honest HR, host Amber Clayton is joined by SHRM Chief of Staff, Emily M. Dickens, and SHRM Senior Researcher Derrick Scheetz for a discussion of SHRM’s latest research on the topic of workplace civility as it pertains to political conversations at work, SHRM’s initiative to start 1 million civil conversations, and steps organizations can take to cultivate more civil workplaces.Episode transcriptThis episode is sponsored by Fidelity Workplace.Earn 1.00 SHRM PDC for listening; details provided in episode.Rate and review Honest HR on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.
If your organization is open for business, acquiring and retaining talent is a perpetual concern, and the benefits, resources and experiences available to your employees all play a part determining whether they stay or go. In this episode of Honest HR, host Amber Clayton speaks with Rose Ann Garza, CHRO of Texas restaurant chain Kerbey Lane, about the practical approaches the restaurant group utilizes to attract and retain its employees. Also, hear from Kerri Nelson, SHRM Director of Mission Research, on SHRM’s 2024 Talent Trends research for data-driven insights in the world of recruiting and talent acquisition.This episode is sponsored by Fidelity Workplace.Earn 0.75 SHRM PDC by listening to this podcast; details provided in-episode.Rate and review Honest HR on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.
Body odor. Bad breath. Toenail clippings. While these examples are all part of being human, they sometimes find their way into the world of work, and bringing with them uncomfortable, disruptive scenarios that encroach on the workplace as a professional environment. While there are no laws or regulations for addressing these kinds of issues, in this episode of Honest HR, host Amber Clayton is joined by SHRM HR Knowledge Advisors Elissa Jessup and Jim Emanuel to provide practical advice for HR professionals and people managers on handling these “icky, sticky and gross” matters with empathy, respect, and effective communication.Episode transcriptEarn 0.75 SHRM PDC by listening to this podcast; details provided in-episode.Rate and review Honest HR on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.
If you haven’t already heard, Ted Lasso star Jason Sudeikis is joining the Main Stage at SHRM’s Annual Conference and Expo in Chicago, June 23rd through 26th. In anticipation of the event, motivational speaker and Ted Lasso super fan Jeff Harry joins host Monique Akanbi for a discussion of the show and accompanying takeaways for creating positive workplace cultures on topics including leadership style, relationship building, and psychological safety at work.Register for SHRM24 today.Episode transcriptRate and review Honest HR on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.
Employee mental health is a subject that has been top of mind since the pandemic, but both employers and employees frequently have questions about how to best accommodate mental health conditions in the workplace. In this episode of Honest HR, host Amber Clayton is joined by Melanie Whetzel, principal consultant with the Job Accommodation Network (JAN), to provide answers to some of the most frequent questions from employees and employers about mental health accommodations and effectively supporting employees’ mental health needs; also, hear from SHRM senior researcher Daroon Jalil about SHRM's latest findings on mental health in the workplace.Earn 1.00 SHRM PDC by listening to this podcast; details provided in-episode.Episode transcriptRate and review Honest HR on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.
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After listening to your stories I felt happy for both as HR is a wonderful and fulfilling profession. I am also jealous as I studied HR implement and exercise HR almost everyday and I can not get into the field. I see some of peers who didn't study HR lucked into it as well but for not so much... why? I'm not entirely sure. one thing I do know is that I will not give up and one day I'll get my dream career. best of luck of this podcast I really do enjoy listening in.