Dear Human Resources:

James Felton Keith ("JFK") is an award winning Mechanical Engineer & Labor Economist. He’s also the CEO of InclusionScore Companies and a lecturer at the University of Georgia. In 2017 he was the first Black LGBT Person to run for federal office in the United States, via his bid for Harlem’s Congressional Seat. As an entrepreneur, he established the first international diversity & inclusion certification. In this episode, James talks about the recent cuts of DEI programs and the law surrounding DEI programs.

Host: Marie-Line Germain, Ph.D.

Mixing: Kelly Minnis

Glenn Akramoff is founder and CEO of AKRAmoff, LLC. He’s a leading expert in rehabilitating municipal government workplaces with over three decades of experience. In this episode, Glenn talks about creating a culture of empathy in municipal workplaces.

Host: Marie-Line Germain, Ph.D.

Mixing: Kelly Minnis

Luis Garcia is President of PETE, a tech startup that is transforming workforce training through Artificial Intelligence. In this episode, he talks about the future of workforce development.

Host: Marie-Line Germain, Ph.D.

Mixing: Kelly Minnis

Brandy Burch is a trailblazer in employee benefits and health insurance. She is the Founder and CEO of BenefitBay and she brings two decades of expertise in finance, technology, and human capital to the table. Her journey from single parenthood to entrepreneurship adds a unique perspective to some of her innovative solutions. In this episode, Brandy discusses how she balanced single parenthood and starting a business

Host and Producer: Marie-Line Germain, Ph.D.

Mixing: Kelly Minnis

Alex Hall has been an active alumnus of the Master’s degree in HR program at Western Carolina University for over a decade. His career in HR has spanned several industries, most notably Insurance where he spent nearly 12 years with Liberty Mutual Insurance. Alex is a seasoned expert in talent management. He is also passionate about the future of HR, effective systems & processes, and artificial intelligence. He recently started his own HR consulting firm, Valinor Talent Solutions. In this episode, Alex talks about the future of the HR profession and shares his thoughts about AI.

Host and Producer: Marie-Line Germain, Ph.D.

Mixing: Kelly Minnis

principal at the Virginia-based law firm Woods Rogers. She is a management-side labor and employment attorney who works with business leaders and HR teams nationwide. She advises employers through the entire employment life cycle, from recruitment to termination and severance to ensure their compliance and keep them out of court. In this episode, Leah discusses the legal side of Workplace Romance and various legal advice.

Host and Producer: Marie-Line Germain, Ph.D.

Mixing: Kelly Minnis

Jason P. Carroll is founder and CEO of Aptive Index. He transforms hiring processes through modern psychometric and behavioral assessments. Through his company, Jason is spearheading a movement to evaluate candidates beyond outdated documents, focusing instead on intrinsic traits that align with an organization’s culture and goals. In this episode, Jason tell us why he thinks resumes are garbage.

Host and Producer: Marie-Line Germain, Ph.D.

Mixing: Kelly Minnis

Cary Sparrow is the founder and CEO of WageScape. He is a former US Navy officer who served on several nuclear submarines and turned entrepreneur. He has over 35 years of combined experience in engineering, military, consulting, technology, and operations leadership. At WageSpace, Cary paves the way for HR professionals and consulting firms to predict the future of wage-pay. In this episode, Cary is going to talk about the future of wage pay.

Host and Producer: Marie-Line Germain, Ph.D.

Mixing: Kelly Minnis

Amy Bouque is Chief People Officer for Kelly, a global leader in providing strategic workforce solutions and connecting talented people to great companies. Amy leads the human resources practices for the more than 5,000 internal full-time Kelly employees around the world. In this episode, Amy talks about ways to maintain trust and connection with remote employees.

Host and producer: Marie-Line Germain, Ph.D.

Mixing: Kelly Minnis

Rahshea Cardiff is Vice President of Partnerships at Happy Companies. She has over 20 years of leadership experience at major Fortune 500 companies like Microsoft, Starbucks, and Best Buy. In this episode, Rahshea talks about “Using technology to deliver coaching”.

Host and Producer: Marie-Line Germain, Ph.D.

Mixing: Kelly Minnis