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HR Secrets Revealed: Imperfect Humans at Work: Leah Part 1

By fresh from HR | 2024-11-24

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In this episode of True Stories at Work, host Michelle Aronson introduces Leah, a management-side attorney with great insights and stories about the human side of work. Leah takes us through her journey from dreaming of being the boss to finding her path into employment law. We explore the imperfections of humans at every level …

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From Forensic Finance to HR Heights: People are What Truly Impact the Numbers: Jolene

By fresh from HR | 2024-10-14

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Have you ever wondered about how your people and culture influence your business financials? In this True Stories at Work episode you get to meet Jolene who began in Financial Forensics on wall street to turning around companies through HR… using culture as her gateway drug into shaping companies for the better. You’ll hear how …

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Bring Your Zing: The Art of Building a Strong Culture: Stella

By fresh from HR | 2024-09-11

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In this episode of True Stories at Work, host Michelle Aronson sits down with Stella, an HR executive, who shares her journey from sales to Human Resources during the 2009 housing crisis. Stella opens up about the art of building a strong company culture, highlights the core values driving her employees, and reflects on her …

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From Smoothie Bar to HR Star: Luck, Timing and Hard Work: Norah

By fresh from HR | 2024-07-30

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Have you ever considered how luck and timing impact your career? In this episode of True Stories at Work, meet Norah, who worked VERY hard but also showed up in the right place at the right time with the right skills. From her serendipitous encounter at a smoothie shop to landing her first formal HR …

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Accidentally HR: From Car Sales to the C-Suite: Keri-Lynne

By fresh from HR | 2024-06-13

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In this episode of ‘True Stories at Work,’ Michelle Aronson interviews Keri-Lynne (KL), a seasoned HR professional who transitioned from sales and marketing to human resources by accident. KL shares her unique journey from selling cars to becoming a Chief People Officer, highlighting the importance of career ownership, empathy in leadership, and navigating challenges during …

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Rockstar to Recruiter: Living on the Talent Acquisition Treadmill: Travis

By fresh from HR | 2024-05-23

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This episode of ‘True Stories at Work’ hosted by Michelle Aronson features a conversation with Travis, an experienced HR professional and Talent Acquisition leader. Travis shares his journey from aspiring to be in a rockstar to falling into Human Resources. Travis discusses the challenges, surprises, and emotional moments he has faced in his career. He …

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HR and Culture Shock, From the US to the UK: Dina

By fresh from HR | 2024-05-02

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Did you ever think it would be easy to work in England, because you already speak the language? Well tune into this episode of ‘True Stories at Work’ to meet Dina, an executive coach and former HR professional, shares her experiences working in human resources across different cultures and the unique challenges that come with …

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Paycheck Power Plays: From Commissions to Corporate Jets

By fresh from HR | 2024-04-16

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This episode of True Stories at Work features a conversation with Caroline, an executive recruiter who began her career in the tumultuous year of 2010, navigating the challenges of the recession-hit job market. Hosted by Michelle Aronson, a recovering HR executive and certified coach, this podcast dives into the human aspects of working in HR …

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Rules and HR… To Bend or Not To Bend: Nicole

By fresh from HR | 2024-03-22

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Did you know that HR professionals are the true crime detectives of the corporate world? From solving the case of the mysterious naughty photographs to catching protesting poopers, this True Stories at Work episode features jaw-dropping stories from Nicole as she shares her most memorable investigations and leaves no case unsolved. Learn how Nicole landed …

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Ahoy HR! Take a Journey into Human Resources on a Cruise Ship: Lauren

By fresh from HR | 2024-02-27

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Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live with your coworkers on the ocean for 8-months each year? In this True Stories at Work episode you get to meet Lauren. Who wanted to be a pirate, astronaut and is now an HR leader on a cruise ship. Michelle Aronson hosts Lauren, who …

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From HR Challenges to AI Opportunities: Karen

By fresh from HR | 2024-02-05

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How does an HR professional build a connected, inclusive, and tech-forward culture? Find out in our latest podcast episode with Karen, who considers herself an accidental tourist in HR! #HRLeadership #InclusiveWorkplace #Podcast In this episode, Karen shares her experience crafting a culture to support high-growth companies. She discusses the importance of creating an inclusive culture …

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Navigating Growth, Fear, and Humility in HR: Adam

By fresh from HR | 2024-01-19

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What happens when you choose to face your fears and be vulnerable at the work? This episode of True Stories at Work shares how well these tactics worked for Adam, as he moved from a $10/hr contractor to running global programs in the London headquarters of a multinational insurance company within 8 years! Adam shares …

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HR is Not Your Junk Drawer: Lauren Part 2

By fresh from HR | 2023-12-18

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This True Stories at Work episode begins where my last podcast episode dropped off, with Lauren on the brink of her first leadership role and her first sexual harassment investigation (at the same time!). Lauren shares a few of the ‘insane moments’ she has experienced during her career and how reveals how these experiences have …

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HR is Artistic: Lauren Part 1

By fresh from HR | 2023-11-10

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Have you ever had to handle a rift in your department? In this True Stories at Work episode you get to meet Lauren, who hit “all the desks” in HR to grow her expertise… but nothing prepared her for the mistake of rehiring a former employee, creating a “scorched earth” moment and a lot of …

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