In this special episode, we're joined by Shane Kovalsky, Co-Founder and CEO of Mystery in Seattle, WA. We talk about coming from a family of entrepreneurs, how Mystery is working with employers to make their teams engaged, and how Mystery continues to evolve. Have you had T-Pain take part in your events? A fun conversation all around.
Shane's recommendation:
https://twitter.com/slramirez646 (Shawn Ramirez)
How to reach Shane:
https://www.trymystery.com/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/shane-kovalsky/
https://twitter.com/Shanekovalsky
This episode is sponsored by Mystery.  Go to trymystery.com/hrsocial to get two events for the price of one.
Join us on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month at 7 PM ET for the #HRSocialHour chat on Twitter!

Special Episode - Jon & Wendy talk to Shane Kovalsky of Mystery

HR pros Jon Thurmond and Wendy Dailey talk to other practitioners about connecting, giving back, and building your network. Join us each week for the podcast and the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month at 7 PM Eastern for the #HRSocialHour chat on Twitter!

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In our Introductory Episode our guest Jon Thurmond turns the tables and interviews me to showcase what Tom’s Engaging HR is all about.  We talk about what it takes to start a podcast, introduce the goals of the show, preview some of our upcoming guests and set the stage for Tom’s Engaging HR.  We dig into some of the trends I’m seeing in HR Today as well. 
Our Guest Jon Thurmond is a HR Practitioner, Podcaster and community builder.  You can find him and his podcast via the links here:
The HR Social Hour Half Hour Podcast
LinkedIn: Jon Thurmond
Twitter: @Jon_Thurmond
Mentioned in the show:

A new word was invented: Circularity (insert facepalm)


All I Really Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten: Uncommon Thoughts on Common Things


ADP


Dudesy Podcast


“TwiX” = an answer to what do you call twitter or x these days…thanks Jon for sharing and thanks to whomever came up with it!

What Podcasts is Tom Listening To?

What Now? with Trevor Noah


Punk Rock HR, Laurie Ruettimann


HR Happy Hour with Trish McFarlane and Steve Boese

Where to find your host Tom Horne and Tom’s Engaging HR
LinkedIn: Tom Horne
Personal Twitter: @TomsEngagingHR
Podcast Twitter Page: @EngagingHRPod
Youtube: @Tom’s ENGAGING HR
Instagram: @TomsEngagingHRPod
TikTok: @Toms.engaging.hr
Facebook: Tom’s Engaging HR Podcast
THANK YOU:
Intro and Theme song for Tom’s Engaging HR is “Better” by Break Signals.  Break Signals just released their first studio album “A Steady Frequency” and it absolutly rocks, check it out here:  Break Signals: A Steady Frequency

Fun fact, the song “That Guy”, which is also on the album, was inspired by a magician that was hanging around outside The HR Technology Conference in 2022

Karl Pawlewicz: He was integral with helping with our logo, social media, and answering my 1,000 questions while building out the show.  I appreciate you and your friendship for over 20 years, you’re the man!

Special Release - Introducing Tom's Engaging HR Podcast

After 318 shows, it all ends here. We talk about why it was time to wrap the podcast, answer your questions, and thank a lot of people. Hope you'll listen to the whole episode as it has something for everyone (and not our standard bumper music).
Pick up the amazing Halogi Hot Sauces at https://www.halogihotsauce.com/s/shop.
This episode is sponsored by Mike Sipple, Jr. and the Talent Magnet Institute.  Visit talentmagnet.com/hrsocialhour for a special gift for listeners.
If you'd like a sticker, coaster, or other giveaway, message Jon.
Join us on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month at 7 PM ET for the #HRSocialHour chat on Twitter! 
Be sure to check out our storefront (all profits go to charity): https://www.teepublic.com/user/hrsocialhour

Episode 250 - Jon & Wendy say goodbye

We welcome back our #2 fan, Steve Browne! Steve was our first guest and being our last guest seemed appropriate. We discuss the successes and challenges he's faced in redesigning LaRosa's people operations, the status of his third book, and what he's learned from the podcast over the years. This was silly, a little emotional, and all around fun.
Steve's recommendation:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/paarasparker/
How to reach Steve:
https://twitter.com/sbrownehr
https://www.linkedin.com/in/steveb5/
Check out Wendy with Keirsten Greggs on "TRAP Chat Live" here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bOSkpBjRY5c
This episode is sponsored by Mike Sipple, Jr. and the Talent Magnet Institute.  Visit talentmagnet.com/hrsocialhour for a special gift for listeners.
If you'd like a sticker, coaster, or other giveaway, message Jon.
Join us on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month at 7 PM ET for the #HRSocialHour chat on Twitter! 
Be sure to check out our storefront (all profits go to charity): https://www.teepublic.com/user/hrsocialhour

Episode 249 - Jon & Wendy welcome back Steve Browne again

We welcome back our friend and favorite Canadian, Dr. Melanie Peacock! We talk about endings, how academia has changed during the pandemic, and our favorite in person #HRSocialHour memory. Melanie asked us not to edit out a piece of our conversation, be sure to listen to the end!
Melanie's recommendation:
https://twitter.com/HRODProfessor (Bob Ficken)
How to reach Melanie:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/drmelaniepeacock-cphr-doublem/
This episode is sponsored by Mike Sipple, Jr. and the Talent Magnet Institute.  Visit talentmagnet.com/hrsocialhour for a special gift for listeners.
If you'd like to leave us a voice message for episode 250, visit speakpipe.com/hrsocialhour by 12/10/22. If you'd like a sticker, coaster, or other giveaway, message Jon.
Join us on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month at 7 PM ET for the #HRSocialHour chat on Twitter! 
Be sure to check out our storefront (all profits go to charity): https://www.teepublic.com/user/hrsocialhour

Episode 248 - Jon & Wendy welcome back Melanie Peacock

Jon welcomes back Paul LaLonde and Chris Hadley to talk HR and pro wrestling!  We catch up with Chris on his work and life changes over the last year, the greatness that is MJF, and why handling investigations the right way as an HR pro is critical.
Check out the video we discuss about Chris' company here: 
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/choicesincommunityliving_wwe-recap-activity-6996158881957625857-I_7x/
Paul's article that started the conversation:
https://hrphilosopher.com/2021/09/17/hr-is-professional-wrestling/
How to reach Chris:
https://twitter.com/TheRealGappa
How to reach Paul:
https://twitter.com/HRPaul49
This episode is sponsored by Mike Sipple, Jr. and the Talent Magnet Institute.  Visit talentmagnet.com/hrsocialhour for a special gift for listeners.
If you'd like to leave us a voice message for episode 250, visit speakpipe.com/hrsocialhour by 12/10/22. If you'd like a sticker, coaster, or other giveaway, message Jon.
Join us on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of each month at 7 PM ET for the #HRSocialHour chat on Twitter! 
Be sure to check out our storefront (all profits go to charity): https://www.teepublic.com/user/hrsocialhour

Special Episode - Jon & Wendy talk to Shane Kovalsky of Mystery

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