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Bringing the Human back to Human Resources

Traci Chernoff
Employee Engagement
Human Resources
Emotional Intelligence
Work-Life Balance
Quiet Quitting
High Conflict Personalities
Workplace Culture
HR Practices
Conflict Resolution Training
Resilience
Chronic Illness
Business Expectations
Employee Boundaries
Covid-19
Trauma Response
Leadership
Culture
Adaptability
Diversity In Thought
HR Leadership

People are at the center of every business--or at least they should be. "Bringing the Human back to Human Resources" is a podcast hosted by Traci Chernoff, a Senior Director of Employee Engagement, who has spent 10 years in critical HR leadership roles. Traci explores the delicate balance between people and business and destigmatizes what it means to be in "Human Resources".

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This week, Traci sits down with Stephen Flanagan to tackle one of the most persistent problems in growing organizations: the gap between strategy set in the boardroom and what actually gets executed on the ground.

Stephen Flanagan is the founder of ... more

This week, Traci sits down with James Warren, founder and CEO of ShareMore Stories, to explore how storytelling, emotional intelligence, and human experience research are reshaping the way organizations understand their employees, and themselves.

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This week's greatest hits replay features generational researcher Dr. Meghan Grace breaking down who Gen Z actually is, what drives them at work, and how leaders can better engage and retain them.

Dr. Meghan Grace is a leading generational researche... more

This week, Traci sits down with Brett Hoogeveen, co-founder of Better Culture, to pull apart what culture actually is, why perks and benefits aren't it, and what organizations can do right now to build something that lasts.

Brett shares the philosop... more

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James Warren
Founder and CEO of ShareMore Stories, a human experience insights company
ShareMore Stories
Episode: 267. Listen Like a Researcher: The Human-Centered Leadership Edge
Dr. Meghan Grace
Gen Z expert and author
Institute for Generational Research and Education / Hashtag Gen Z
Episode: 267. Stop Misreading Your Gen Z Employees feat. Dr. Meghan Grace
Brett Hoogeveen
Co-founder of Better Culture, a leadership development and technology firm
Better Culture
Episode: 265. From Perks to Purpose: Building Culture That Actually Sticks
Bianca Best
A globally recognized speaker, author, and strategist dedicated to empowering professionals to achieve extraordinary results without sacrificing health or happiness.
Episode: Emotional Integrity: The Real Reason You're Burning Out
Hywel Berry
CEO and founder of Alicorn Learning, trainer and public speaker
Alicorn Learning
Episode: 263. Leaders Need Cynics: Here's Why Most Organizations Fire Them
Emily Erstad
Multi-passionate indie author, strategic leader, and soulful coach guiding others to live and lead with intention, clarity, and heart.
Episode: 256. It's Not That Deep: A Leadership Guide to Breaking the Doom Loop feat. Emily Erstad
Renaud Delaquis
Head of Product Marketing at Coastline Academy, specializing in developing and executing marketing plans across various channels
Coastline Academy
Episode: 254. Turning Talent into Advocates: Why Marketing Should Own Your Recruiting feat. Renaud Delaquis
Laura Tolhoek
Founder and principal consultant at Essential HR, specializing in guiding managers through complex HR issues.
Essential HR
Episode: 252. From At-Will to Employee-First: Navigating Canadian Hiring Successfully feat. Laura Tolhoek
Wendy Sherry
Chief Executive Officer for Global Health Benefits at Cigna Healthcare, overseeing globally mobile employer marketplace across Europe and the Americas.
Cigna Healthcare
Episode: 252. How Smart Employers Are Protecting Half Their Workforce feat. Cigna’s Wendy Sherry

Host

Traci Chernoff
Host of the show; Senior HR leader focused on human-centered employee engagement and culture.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 163 ratings
  • Practical and empowering

    Loved how this episode focused on making each conversation and interaction count. Clear tools, realistic insights, and a shift in how I’m thinking my leadership.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PattyF831
    United States3 months ago
  • Conversations that Matter

    Traci’s empathy, curiosity, and knowledge bring the best out of her guests. The resulting conversations are rich and full of actionable ideas and suggestions.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Summit
    United States3 months ago
  • Traci always makes me think

    I love this podcast. Every session I’ve listened to has deepened my understanding of the topic and also made me think differently about what’s being discussed. Traci is a fantastic host who is warm, welcoming and incredibly conversational. Definitely check this out!! - Stephen

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SteveSeeks
    Canada4 months ago
  • Love the advice from someone who is in HR

    Great insights from a real HR practitioner!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GSR80122
    United States6 months ago
  • Refreshingly Honest Podcast

    I enjoy Traci’s show cause it gets at real issues without all the fluff and she challenges guests with some great questions. Additionally I appreciate that Traci shines a light on topics that sometimes people shy away from deciding but are really critical.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Scad 32
    United States6 months ago

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Genuine, people-centered conversations with expert guests
Listeners praise the depth and usefulness of episodes for career development
Clear, actionable insights for HR leaders and practitioners
Audience reviews highlight relatable, non-fluffy discussions about real HR issues
Host asks thoughtful questions and keeps conversations practical

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267. Listen Like a Researcher: The Human-Centered Leadership Edge
Q: Why is failure and experimentation important for innovation?
Failure is a natural part of the innovation pathway; by fostering a culture of experimentation and learning from what didn't work, organizations can reduce risk and drive more meaningful progress over time.
267. Listen Like a Researcher: The Human-Centered Leadership Edge
Q: What role do leaders play in shaping culture and belonging?
Leaders shape culture by creating environments with guardrails rather than barriers, recognizing and rewarding constructive behavior, and enabling experimentation and learning from mistakes to build trust and belonging.
267. Listen Like a Researcher: The Human-Centered Leadership Edge
Q: How did you end up finding yourself in this industry and why storytelling?
I was always into stories and wanted to start my own business, which led me from brand management to entrepreneurship where I could blend storytelling with insights to help companies understand themselves and their customers better.
267. Stop Misreading Your Gen Z Employees feat. Dr. Meghan Grace
Q: What are some defining traits of Gen Z in the workplace?
Gen Z is highly connected to technology but also values human connection, flexibility, and authentic relationships; they are entrepreneurial in spirit and want meaningful work with clear context and supportive management.
263. Leaders Need Cynics: Here's Why Most Organizations Fire Them
Q: How do (leaders) navigate that to maybe even just kind of set the stage themselves in paving the way for how disagreement and cynicism is more celebrated and appreciated?
Leaders should invite feedback and establish an environment where disagreement is welcomed and appreciated.

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This show centers on putting people at the heart of business, with a steady focus on human-centered leadership, workplace culture, and practical HR strategies. Episodes frequently explore building belonging, psychological safety, and humane approaches to leadership, often through real-world cases like burnout, gender equity, and cross-border recruiting. The host tends to blend research-backed insights with actionable guidance for HR leaders, people teams, and managers who want to align business outcomes with employee experience. A standout trait is the emphasis on humane, accessible conversations with guests who bring data-driven and storytelling perspectives to people operations, leadership development, and organizational culture.

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1. James Warren
2. Dr. Meghan Grace
3. Brett Hoogeveen
4. Bianca Best
5. Hywel Berry
6. Emily Erstad
7. Renaud Delaquis
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