
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".
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 277 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ManagementBusiness | |||

This week's episode is part three of the layoff series, and it's focused entirely on the employee side of the experience: what to actually do when you or someone you know is the one getting laid off.
Spoiler alert: Over 40% of Americans have been la... more
In part two of the four-part layoff series, Traci addresses what often goes unspoken in layoff conversations: the toll on the HR professionals managing them, and how to take care of yourself while taking care of everyone else.
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Traci sat down with Jena Dunay, founder of Recruit the Employer, to talk about conducting layoffs with dignity. We're bringing this one back as the first episode of our four-part layoff series because it's just as relevant now as it was when it first... more
This week, Traci sits down with the co-founders of Flora Fertility to talk about why employer-sponsored fertility coverage is broken and what the first individually owned fertility insurance solution is doing to fix it.
Dr. Christy Lane is a global ... more
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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.
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.
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
Great insights from a real HR practitioner!
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.
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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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