HR Scoop

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.

Kim Hanley, Sr. Executive Business Partner for Nautilus/Bowflex, joins the HR Scoop to discuss their culture of fitness and the impacts of Covid. Learn more about their company kickball league, team adventure racing and onsite gyms.

Introducing HR Scoop and a look ahead at season 1.