HR Like a Boss is back from the holidays! And for today's exciting episode, John interviews Paige Knott, the Cumberland Valley SHRM President and fellow podcaster from the Beyond HR Podcast. Hear Paige share her insights on the importance of community in HR, the power of coaching, and the role of mentorship in professional growth. She also emphasizes the need for HR professionals to make employees feel seen and valued, and discusses how coaching can transform workplace dynamics. Don't miss this episode!

ABOUT PAIGE KNOTT

Paige Knott is an experienced HR leader who’s spent nearly a decade helping organizations become healthier, more effective places to work. From strategic workforce planning to leadership coaching (and being the friendly, authentic HR face everyone counts on), she’s passionate about making workplaces work better—and more human. Her mission is to move HR beyond policies and into what really matters: people. By day, Paige works full-time for a genuinely caring organization that reignited her passion for HR and reminded her why this work matters. She’s also the co-host of The Beyond HR Podcast, where she brings her signature blend of humor, heart, and curiosity to real conversations about what it means to lead and grow in today’s workplace. Outside of work, Paige soaks up time with her husband and two adorable girls, plays volleyball, and chases sunshine at the beach whenever she can. She also tends to a small backyard menagerie—two dogs, a few pampered chickens, and a couple of bunnies—earning her the unofficial title of “leader of the flock.” 🐔🐇🐶 Known for her dry wit, thoughtful insight, and people-first perspective, Paige brings candor, warmth, and just the right spark to every conversation she’s part of.