HR Scoop

HR Scoop

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HR Scoop episodes

  • Dr. John Whyte from WebMD | AI in employee health care

    In this HR Scoop episode, Andrea talks with Dr. John White, WebMD's Chief Medical Officer, about the role of AI in employee health. Dr. White highlights the benefits of personalized health data from wearables and "nearables" for continuous monitoring and better health outcomes. They discuss top-of-mind privacy concerns and the potential of augmented intelligence in healthcare.  


    35 min
  • Cindy Bjorkquist from BCBS Michigan | From Contagion Effect to Mindfulness

    In this HR Scoop episode, Andrea interviews Cindy Bjorkquist, Director of Wellbeing for Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan, about their Blue Cross Virtual Wellbeing program. Cindy explains how the program is uniquely accessible to everyone and its commitment to offer engaging weekly shows on various health topics. She discusses its mission to improve community health, the importance of authentic content, and the global reach they've achieved. Cindy also highlights the significance of mental health and work-life balance, emphasizing her commitment to supporting others through these wellbeing initiatives. 

    47 min
  • Sara King from CEO IQ | Adapting to Change and HR Strategies for Growth

    In this HR Scoop episode, Andrea talks with Sara King, an HR consultant, about the growing trend of fractional CHROs and HR consultants. Sara shares her extensive background, including a 21-year tenure at VIPS, where she built the HR department and navigated multiple acquisitions.  Sara also discusses a successful virtual article club she started during the pandemic and the importance of adopting AI in HR. She emphasizes building strong relationships with CEOs to secure a strategic HR role.   

    30 min
  • Bridget Hallman from Paychex | The Five Pillars of Employee Well-being

    In the season six debut of the HR Scoop Podcast, Andrea Herron returns to the mic to interview Bridget Hallman from Paychex. Bridget shares her journey in the health and wellness arena and leading employee well-being strategy at Paychex. She discusses the adoption of Gallup's five elements of well-being at Paychex and highlights the importance of leadership support, practical implementation strategies, and the impact of well-being programs on both employees' lives and company success. 

    33 min
  • The Recruitment Roundtable
    On the Season 5 finale of the HR Scoop, Andrea hosts a panel of talent acquisition professionals to discuss the current state of recruitment. From social media best practices to a game of “candidate stop/start/continue” to tips for HR professionals as candidates, you won’t want to miss this timely conversation.
    53 min
  • Constructing a Culture of Caring
    As season 5 of the HR Scoop rolls on, Andrea pivots from the traditional corporate guests and talks with Mike Nieto, a modern leader in the construction industry and nonprofit founder. Discover why culture is equally important for labor industries, the ways he’s breaking the stereotypes of construction companies and hear success stories from his mental health nonprofit.
    33 min
  • The Career Lifeline: The Internal Development Pipeline
    The HR Scoop is so pleased to welcome Cheryl Kish, CEO of HOA Brands (Hooters), for a candid conversation about their internal career development programs. From the cultural benefits to employee retention, this episode features all the advice you’ll ever need to improve your own organizations career development opportunities. And you won’t want to miss hearing about Cheryl’s own inspiring journey.
    26 min
  • The Caregiving Episode
    Jessica Kim, CEO of IANACare (I Am Not Alone), joins Andrea on this thoughtful episode of the HR Scoop to talk about one of the hottest topics in the HR Benefits’ space­: Caregiving. You’ll learn about the myths and truths of caregiving while hearing touching examples of caregiving stories. Plus, find out why texting “no need to reply” might be the most supportive thing you can do for a caretaker in your life.
    33 min
  • Closing the Gap Between Peers and People
    This episode of the HR Scoop features, Aaron Hurst, CEO of Imperative, a peer coaching provider. Andrea and Aaron start by defining the “purpose economy” before doing a deep dive into how peer coaching humanizes colleagues and creates meaningful relationships. Lastly, learn why Aaron is forever linked to the sport of baseball.
    27 min
  • A Culture of Communication
    On the Season 5 premiere of the HR Scoop, Andrea sits down with Diane Schwartz, CEO of Ragan Communications to talk about the intersection of communications and HR. Discover the importance of storytelling and writing skills, learn why recognition is important for company culture and hear about an exciting experience from the Australian Outback.
    26 min

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Exclusively from WebMD Health Services, the HR Scoop Podcast explores the evolving world of unique employee benefits and the challenges of managing unique employee populations. Featuring interviews…