In this episode of Unmute HR, Stephanie and Erin step away from compliance checklists and corporate spin to tackle something far more human: how HR supports people in a chaotic and unsafe world. From tragic events that shake our sense of safety to the silence that too often follows in the workplace, they unpack the weight employees carry with them every day—and the responsibility leaders have to acknowledge it.

Drawing from personal experiences, stories of silence that caused lasting harm, and examples of when leaders got it right, Stephanie and Erin explore what it really means for HR to lead with humanity. They break down four levels of support—individual, manager, organizational, and systemic—and challenge outdated practices that treat people like machines instead of humans.

If you’ve ever wondered what HR’s role is “in a world on fire,” this conversation is for you. It’s raw, unfiltered, and a reminder that acknowledgment and compassion are not perks—they’re necessities.

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