This episode of the HR Scoop features Susy Dunn, Chief People Officer at Zapproved. She joins Andrea for an honest discussion about paid parental leave, the pros and cons of unlimited time off and what the “new” office looks like.

Join Part 2 of this 2-part episode to hear Andrea and Mitch talk about the results of his employee pandemic survey, building a wellness program of trust and how a personal situation led to a lifetime of helping people.

On Part 1 of this energetic 2-part episode with Mitch Martens, Sr Wellness Manager at Northern Arizona Healthcare, Andrea and Mitch discuss prioritizing well-being for wellness professionals, the issues with asking what people “need” and a generous move by their leadership to address financial concerns.

On the Season 2 premiere of the HR Scoop, we chat with Rhonda Palos, Vice President of Human Resources for the Oregon Humane Society about how the pandemic permanently changed the animal adoption process, pets at work and raising Llamas.

On the season finale of the HR Scoop, Carol Sladek, Partner at Aon and founder of the firm’s Work-Life consulting division, joins Andrea to discuss the evolution of employee benefits and well-being programs, wellness trends during the pandemic, and she shares a touching perspective learned through a challenging time in her life.

On part two of this special two-part episode of the HR Scoop, Andrea continues her conversation with Sheila Hamilton, and they touch on topics including the disturbing mental health issues that have been trending during the pandemic.

On part one of this special two-part episode of the HR Scoop, Sheila Hamilton, CEO of Beyond Well Solutions and author of All the Things We Never Knew: Chasing the Chaos of Mental Illness, shares her personal and professional experiences with mental health issues and what her clients are seeking for mental health resources during the pandemic.

On this episode of the HR Scoop, Isaac Dixon, AVP of HR at Portland State University, shares a lifetime of career experience with Andrea. He talks about his military background, his long career in HR, the advice he gives his HR students and the lessons his Grandma has for all of us.

Fresh out of a New York Times feature story, Anja Taylor, Director of People Operations at Kinesis, stops by the HR Scoop to discuss the process of turning their office into a school, how her small company builds community by adopting the practices of large communities and why mental health days should be welcomed by organizations.