HR Baddies

Pay transparency is no longer optional—it's the future of fair hiring. In this 20-minute episode of HR Baddies, host Katie Garcia, MBA, SHRM-CP, unpacks the fast-moving wave of salary-disclosure laws and what they mean for businesses of every size.

Katie explains why open pay practices build trust, attract stronger candidates, and close wage gaps, while also detailing the newest state and city requirements and the federal proposals on the horizon. You'll hear real examples of companies fined or publicly called out for non-compliance and learn how remote hiring complicates the rules when applicants live in multiple states.

Most importantly, Katie shares a three-step action plan to stay ahead: auditing compensation for equity, crafting transparent job postings, and training managers to have confident pay conversations.

Whether you're an HR professional or a small-business owner, this episode delivers the insight—and the motivation—you need to make pay transparency work for your team and your brand.

Get ready for HR Baddies, the podcast where Katie Garcia, MBA, SHRM-CP, brings sharp HR strategy and a dash of sass to your ears. In this 1-minute trailer, Katie introduces the show's mission: helping HR professionals, business owners, and leaders navigate hiring, compliance, and workplace culture without the boring corporate jargon.

Each episode will deliver practical HR tips, hot takes on workplace trends, and candid conversations about the real challenges of managing people—perfect for anyone seeking HR advice, small-business HR solutions, or insights on company culture.

Whether you're a seasoned HR pro or a founder wearing every hat, HR Baddies will keep you informed, inspired, and entertained. Subscribe now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your favorite app, and join the community that's making HR smart, strategic, and slightly sassy.