Nearly three-quarters of U.S. workers experience financial stress, from worrying about unexpected expenses to navigating major life decisions — and those concerns don’t disappear during the workday. Explore new SHRM research on the state of employee financial wellness with Ragan Decker, director of commercial research at SHRM, and Kristen Koluch, retirement plan advisor at Raymond James. They discuss how financial wellness influences engagement, productivity, and retention — and why closing the gap between employee needs and employer support is becoming a business imperative. 
 
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Nearly three-quarters of U.S. workers experience financial stress, from worrying about unexpected expenses to navigating major life decisions — and those concerns don’t disappear during the workday. Explore new SHRM research on the state of employee financial wellness with Ragan Decker, director of commercial research at SHRM, and Kristen Koluch, retirement plan advisor at Raymond James. They discuss how financial wellness influences engagement, productivity, and retention — and why closing the gap between employee needs and employer support is becoming a business imperative. Subscribe to Honest HR to get the latest episodes, expert insights, and additional resources delivered straight to your inbox: https://shrm.co/voegyz --- Explore SHRM’s all-new flagships. Content curated by experts. Created for you weekly. Each content journey features engaging podcasts, video, articles, and groundbreaking newsletters tailored to meet your unique needs in your organization and career. Learn More: https://shrm.co/coy63r

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Nearly three-quarters&nbsp;of U.S. workers experience financial stress, from worrying about unexpected expenses to navigating major life decisions — and those concerns&nbsp;don’t&nbsp;disappear during the workday. Explore new SHRM research on the state of employee financial wellness with Ragan Decker, director of commercial research at SHRM, and Kristen Koluch, retirement plan advisor at Raymond James. They discuss how financial wellness influences engagement, productivity, and retention — and why closing the gap between employee needs and employer support is becoming a business imperative.&nbsp;
 
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Money Problems Don’t Stay at Home

Hiring can fill immediate skills gaps, but developing talent builds for the future. SHRM26 speakers <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyjauman/">Amy Jauman</a>, HR director for the DNA Doe Project, and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ambermwatts/">Amber Watts</a>, chief everboarding officer at Radical GrowthWorks, explore how HR professionals can balance talent acquisition and employee development — and build a stronger talent strategy in the process. They discuss when to hire versus develop, what metrics can help leaders find the right balance, and how to make employee growth a strategic investment. 
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Hiring can fill immediate skills gaps, but developing talent builds for the future. SHRM26 speakers Amy Jauman, HR director for the DNA Doe Project, and Amber Watts, chief everboarding officer at Radical GrowthWorks, explore how HR professionals can balance talent acquisition and employee development — and build a stronger talent strategy in the process. They discuss when to hire versus develop, what metrics can help leaders find the right balance, and how to make employee growth a strategic investment. Subscribe to Honest HR to get the latest episodes, expert insights, and additional resources delivered straight to your inbox: https://shrm.co/voegyz --- Explore SHRM’s all-new flagships. Content curated by experts. Created for you weekly. Each content journey features engaging podcasts, video, articles, and groundbreaking newsletters tailored to meet your unique needs in your organization and career. Learn More: https://shrm.co/coy63r

Hiring can fill immediate skills gaps, but developing talent builds for the future. SHRM26 speakers <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyjauman/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Amy Jauman</a>, HR director for the DNA Doe Project, and <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ambermwatts/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Amber Watts</a>, chief everboarding officer at Radical GrowthWorks, explore how HR professionals can balance talent acquisition and employee development — and build a stronger talent strategy in the process. They discuss when to hire versus develop, what metrics can help leaders find the right balance, and how to make employee growth a strategic investment.&nbsp;
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Talent Tug-of-War: The Pull Between Acquisition vs. Development

An employee’s experience doesn’t end on their last day <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahrodehorst/">Sarah Rodehorst</a>, CEO and co-founder of Onwards HR, discusses how thoughtful offboarding can strengthen trust, reduce compliance risks, and reinforce an organization’s values — even during difficult departures. 
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An employee’s experience doesn’t end on their last day Sarah Rodehorst, CEO and co-founder of Onwards HR, discusses how thoughtful offboarding can strengthen trust, reduce compliance risks, and reinforce an organization’s values — even during difficult departures. Subscribe to Honest HR to get the latest episodes, expert insights, and additional resources delivered straight to your inbox: https://shrm.co/voegyz --- Explore SHRM’s all-new flagships. Content curated by experts. Created for you weekly. Each content journey features engaging podcasts, video, articles, and groundbreaking newsletters tailored to meet your unique needs in your organization and career. Learn More: https://shrm.co/coy63r

An employee’s experience doesn’t end on their last day <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahrodehorst/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sarah Rodehorst</a>, CEO and co-founder of Onwards HR, discusses how thoughtful offboarding can strengthen trust, reduce compliance risks, and reinforce an organization’s values — even during difficult departures.&nbsp;
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Your Offboarding Process Could Be Costing You

As Gen Alpha begins to enter the workforce, their expectations around learning, technology, communication, career growth and workplace culture could challenge some long-standing assumptions about how organizations develop talent. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameshiltonharrell/?isSelfProfile=false">James Harrell,</a> former chief of Human Capital Management at the San Antonio Independent School District, shares practical lessons on building youth workforce programs and what they can teach employers about mentorship, career growth, workplace learning, communication and culture. 
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, 2027. 
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As Gen Alpha begins to enter the workforce, their expectations around learning, technology, communication, career growth and workplace culture could challenge some long-standing assumptions about how organizations develop talent. James Harrell, former chief of Human Capital Management at the San Antonio Independent School District, shares practical lessons on building youth workforce programs and what they can teach employers about mentorship, career growth, workplace learning, communication and culture. 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, 2027. Subscribe to Honest HR to get the latest episodes, expert insights, and additional resources delivered straight to your inbox: https://shrm.co/voegyz --- Explore SHRM’s all-new flagships. Content curated by experts. Created for you weekly. Each content journey features engaging podcasts, video, articles, and groundbreaking newsletters tailored to meet your unique needs in your organization and career. Learn More: https://shrm.co/coy63r

As Gen Alpha begins to enter the workforce, their expectations around learning, technology, communication, career growth and workplace culture could challenge some long-standing assumptions about how organizations develop talent. <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameshiltonharrell/?isSelfProfile=false" rel="noopener noreferrer">James Harrell,</a> former chief of Human Capital Management at the San Antonio Independent School District, shares practical lessons on building youth workforce programs and what they can teach employers about mentorship, career growth, workplace learning, communication and culture.&nbsp;
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, 2027.&nbsp;
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The Early Lessons Gen Alpha Is Teaching HR

HR rarely happens exactly as planned. From difficult conversations to organizational change, leaders need to think on their feet. Dave Collins, founder and CEO of Oak & Reeds, a training company that combines improv techniques with proven learning strategies to help organizations tackle communication and collaboration challenges, shares how improvisation can strengthen decision-making, build resilience, and help HR professionals navigate uncertainty with more confidence. 
 
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HR rarely happens exactly as planned. From difficult conversations to organizational change, leaders need to think on their feet. Dave Collins, founder and CEO of Oak & Reeds, a training company that combines improv techniques with proven learning strategies to help organizations tackle communication and collaboration challenges, shares how improvisation can strengthen decision-making, build resilience, and help HR professionals navigate uncertainty with more confidence. Subscribe to Honest HR to get the latest episodes, expert insights, and additional resources delivered straight to your inbox: https://shrm.co/voegyz --- Explore SHRM’s all-new flagships. Content curated by experts. Created for you weekly. Each content journey features engaging podcasts, video, articles, and groundbreaking newsletters tailored to meet your unique needs in your organization and career. Learn More: https://shrm.co/coy63r

HR rarely happens exactly as planned. From difficult conversations to organizational change, leaders need to think on their feet. Dave Collins, founder and CEO of Oak &amp; Reeds, a training company that combines improv techniques with proven learning strategies to help organizations tackle communication and collaboration challenges, shares how improvisation can strengthen decision-making, build resilience, and help HR professionals navigate uncertainty with more confidence.&nbsp;
 
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No Script Required: How Improv Builds Better HR Leaders

Callie and Deanna discuss their HR career journeys and pass along what they've learned thus far about following your gut and upping your networking game.

Callie and Deanna discuss their HR career journeys and pass along what they've learned thus far about following your gut and upping your networking game.

I Lucked Into HR and Working with People - An Intro to Your Hosts

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