What The HR!

Rob Whalen is the Co-Founder and CEO of PTO, Inc. where he started the company with Todd Lucas from his house in Woodinville. He is a serial entrepreneur with a BA in accounting from Seattle University and has over 30 years selling and developing software and hardware products. PTO Exchange was launched at HR Tech Conference in 2017, garnering press from Bloomberg, The Washington Post, Condé Nast Traveler, and an interview with Maria Bartiromo on Fox Business. 

He has become a thought leader around paid time off and leave, having spoken to the JCT (joint committee for taxation in congress in 2015) with regards to laws prohibiting the middle class, HR Tech and the future of work, and World at work symposium around the gig-economy. His vision for the company is to address the workers of tomorrow with flexible, portable benefits.

Guests:

Rob Whalen: CEO & Co-Founder @ PTO Exchange

linkedin.com/in/rob-whalen-1287077

Hosts:

Mike Thul - linkedin.com/in/thulmichael

Jessie Novey - linkedin.com/in/jessienovey

Engineer:

Chris Mueller - linkedin.com/in/cjmueller86 

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Twin Cities Society For Human Resources: Recognized as one of the nation's largest SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) chapters, TCSHRM is based in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. With an ongoing calendar of events, we are an active SHRM group always looking to promote, influence, and educate our members through multiple channels.

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A talent executive with Fortune 30 experience, Kelly has real-world expertise in all facets of HR including global organizational performance, leadership development, executive/C-Suite talent succession, recruitment, HR technology, and organizational talent management. She has worked in many different business environments for over 25 years.

She currently works for world renowned researcher and author Marcus Buckingham as well as owns her own private coaching practice. Kelly has worked with clients in organizations such as Nike, Target, Walmart, Amazon and in all business facets from HR to Advertising.

Guests:

Kelly Johnson: Human Resources Executive Consultant and Coach

linkedin.com/in/kellyjohnsoncoaching

Hosts:

Mike Thul - linkedin.com/in/thulmichael

Jessie Novey - linkedin.com/in/jessienovey

INTERESTED IN SPONSORSHIP? Please email [email protected].

Twin Cities Society For Human Resources: Recognized as one of the nation's largest SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) chapters, TCSHRM is based in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. With an ongoing calendar of events, we are an active SHRM group always looking to promote, influence, and educate our members through multiple channels.

Join Us! Become a TCSHRM Member. https://www.tcshrm.org/

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Ty Davidson joins the podcast to discuss the results of Kudoboards “2024 Employee Happiness Trends in the U.S. Based on insights from nearly 600 professionals across Fortune 500 companies, this comprehensive analysis uncovers the transformative influence of gratitude and recognition on workplace dynamics.

Key highlights include:

98% of respondents acknowledged that increased appreciation leads to higher work dedication and happiness

97% noting the underestimated impact of receiving recognition

98% believed that individuals would work harder and be happier if they felt more appreciated

90% of participants reported feeling that organizations underestimate the positive effects of employee gratitude

2024 Employee Happiness Trends in the U.S.: https://www.kudoboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/Employee-Happiness-Trends-in-the-US-Report-2024.pdf

Guests:

Ty Davidson: Digital Marketer | Copywriter | Search Engine Optimizer (SEO) | Content Strategist

linkedin.com/in/tyldavidson

Hosts:

Mike Thul - linkedin.com/in/thulmichael

Jessie Novey - linkedin.com/in/jessienovey

INTERESTED IN SPONSORSHIP? Please email [email protected].

Twin Cities Society For Human Resources: Recognized as one of the nation's largest SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) chapters, TCSHRM is based in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. With an ongoing calendar of events, we are an active SHRM group always looking to promote, influence, and educate our members through multiple channels.

Join Us! Become a TCSHRM Member. https://www.tcshrm.org/

Thank you for listening, and if you enjoy this podcast please consider leaving a review as it helps us reach more listeners. 

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Angela is the founder of Lift Bridge Strategy, a boutique consultancy focused on more personal and human-centered approaches to helping companies grow. Angela is known for building innovative teams to focus on people during periods of high growth, talent shortage, internal shifts in culture due to leadership or ownership transition, and M&A integration.

Prior to founding Lift Bridge, Angela led teams focused on talent and the team member experience at Marvin. Angela also held multiple leadership roles in Human Resources with Walmart, where she helped impact talent and engagement for associates across the business. Angela holds a B.A. in Psychology from Coe College and an M.A. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology from Minnesota State University, Mankato. When not working, Angela enjoys reading, traveling with her husband and spoiling her two springer spaniels, George and Grace.

Guests:

Angela Christman: Founder | Advisor | Board President | Speaker | Podcast Host

linkedin.com/in/angelachristman

Hosts:

Mike Thul - linkedin.com/in/thulmichael

Jessie Novey - linkedin.com/in/jessienovey

INTERESTED IN SPONSORSHIP? Please email [email protected].

Twin Cities Society For Human Resources: Recognized as one of the nation's largest SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) chapters, TCSHRM is based in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. With an ongoing calendar of events, we are an active SHRM group always looking to promote, influence, and educate our members through multiple channels.

Join Us! Become a TCSHRM Member. https://www.tcshrm.org/

Thank you for listening, and if you enjoy this podcast please consider leaving a review as it helps us reach more listeners. 

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Leigha Jansen joins the pod to discuss all things AI in HR! Tune in to learn how to best leverage AI in the workplace and what needs to be done to govern it. 

Leigha Jansen, EdD, CPACC, is the director of educational technology at Continued. With degrees from the University of Minnesota and Nova Southeastern, Dr. Jansen brings brains, heart, and over 20 years of experience to the table. Her passion is leveraging technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), to deliver top-notch continuing education for adult learners nationwide.

Guest: Leigha Jansen: Director, Educational Technology at continued

linkedin.com/in/leighajansen

Hosts:

Mike Thul - linkedin.com/in/thulmichael

Jessie Novey - linkedin.com/in/jessienovey

INTERESTED IN SPONSORSHIP? Please email [email protected].

Twin Cities Society For Human Resources: Recognized as one of the nation's largest SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) chapters, TCSHRM is based in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. With an ongoing calendar of events, we are an active SHRM group always looking to promote, influence, and educate our members through multiple channels.

Join Us! Become a TCSHRM Member. https://www.tcshrm.org/

Thank you for listening, and if you enjoy this podcast please consider leaving a review as it helps us reach more listeners. 

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When Casey joined his new company, he made a goal to have 100 conversations in 100 days. Tune in to this episode to learn about his journey and what came out of it.

Guest: Casey Sarver, Vice President Human Resources @ Knutson Construction

linkedin.com/in/casey-sarver-3026073

Hosts:

Mike Thul - linkedin.com/in/thulmichael

Jessie Novey - linkedin.com/in/jessienovey

INTERESTED IN SPONSORSHIP? Please email [email protected].

Twin Cities Society For Human Resources: Recognized as one of the nation's largest SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) chapters, TCSHRM is based in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. With an ongoing calendar of events, we are an active SHRM group always looking to promote, influence, and educate our members through multiple channels.

Join Us! Become a TCSHRM Member. https://www.tcshrm.org/

Thank you for listening, and if you enjoy this podcast please consider leaving a review as it helps us reach more listeners. 

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Jody Thompson is the Founding Principal of CultureRx®, headquartered in

Guest: Jody Thmopson: Founder, CultureRx® l Management & Organizational Change Consultant l Best-Selling Author

linkedin.com/in/jody-thompson-48a5827

Hosts:

Mike Thul - linkedin.com/in/thulmichael

Jessie Novey - linkedin.com/in/jessienovey

INTERESTED IN SPONSORSHIP? Please email [email protected].

Twin Cities Society For Human Resources: Recognized as one of the nation's largest SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) chapters, TCSHRM is based in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. With an ongoing calendar of events, we are an active SHRM group always looking to promote, influence, and educate our members through multiple channels.

Join Us! Become a TCSHRM Member. https://www.tcshrm.org/

Thank you for listening, and if you enjoy this podcast please consider leaving a review as it helps us reach more listeners. 

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Employee burnout has been a hot topic, but what about those responsible for tackling that issue? HR professionals have gone through a lot the past 4 years. Erica Reed joins the show to discuss the reality of HR burnout, and how we tackle the challenge.

Guest: Erica Reed: Founder and CEO @ Leading Well Solutions

https://www.leadingwellsolutions.com/about#:~:text=As%20Founder%20and%20CEO%20of,skills%2C%20and%20self%2Dleadership.

Hosts:

Mike Thul - linkedin.com/in/thulmichael

Jessie Novey - linkedin.com/in/jessienovey

INTERESTED IN SPONSORSHIP? Please email [email protected].

Twin Cities Society For Human Resources: Recognized as one of the nation's largest SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) chapters, TCSHRM is based in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. With an ongoing calendar of events, we are an active SHRM group always looking to promote, influence, and educate our members through multiple channels.

Join Us! Become a TCSHRM Member. https://www.tcshrm.org/

Thank you for listening, and if you enjoy this podcast please consider leaving a review as it helps us reach more listeners. 

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Dr. Ben Granger joins the pod to discuss Qualtrics' 2024 Employee Experience Trends Report. 

Dr. Benjamin Granger is Chief Workplace Psychologist and Head of EX Advisory Services. He has over a decade of experience building Experience Management (XM) programs across the globe and leads EX thought leadership and research initiatives across Qualtrics and the XM Institute.

Get the report here! https://www.qualtrics.com/ebooks-guides/2024-ex-trends-report/

Guest: Ben Granger: Chief Workplace Psychologist | Head of EX Advisory Services @ Qualtrics

linkedin.com/in/benjamin-granger-7147991b

Hosts:

Mike Thul - linkedin.com/in/thulmichael

Jessie Novey - linkedin.com/in/jessienovey

INTERESTED IN SPONSORSHIP? Please email [email protected].

Twin Cities Society For Human Resources: Recognized as one of the nation's largest SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) chapters, TCSHRM is based in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. With an ongoing calendar of events, we are an active SHRM group always looking to promote, influence, and educate our members through multiple channels.

Join Us! Become a TCSHRM Member. https://www.tcshrm.org/

Thank you for listening, and if you enjoy this podcast please consider leaving a review as it helps us reach more listeners. 

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Kristina Fusella joins the podcast to discuss the benefits of non-linear career paths.

Kristina Jiali Fusella is a purpose-driven, transformational commercial leader with deep expertise in market access, brand marketing, commercial strategy, analytics, and insights across the pharmaceutical sector. Since joining Novo Nordisk, Inc., in 2015, she has progressed through multiple roles to serve as director of strategic planning and executive support for strategy and rare disease where she ensures seamless operations and provides strategic insights for a sustainable future beyond the core business.

Guest: Kristina Fusella

linkedin.com/in/kristinafusella

Hosts:

Mike Thul - linkedin.com/in/thulmichael

Jessie Novey - linkedin.com/in/jessienovey

INTERESTED IN SPONSORSHIP? Please email [email protected].

Twin Cities Society For Human Resources: Recognized as one of the nation's largest SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) chapters, TCSHRM is based in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. With an ongoing calendar of events, we are an active SHRM group always looking to promote, influence, and educate our members through multiple channels.

Join Us! Become a TCSHRM Member. https://www.tcshrm.org/

Thank you for listening, and if you enjoy this podcast please consider leaving a review as it helps us reach more listeners. 

© MMXXIII TCSHRM. All Rights Reserved. For Personal Use Only.