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Honest HR

SHRM
Workplace Culture
Employee Engagement
Mental Health
Bad Bosses
Artificial Intelligence
SHRM
Political Activities
Diversity and Inclusion
Empathy
Employee Relations
Workplace Romance
Civility In the Workplace
Workplace Management Strategies
Workplace Relationships
Workplace Civility
Leadership
Workplace Equity
Ted Lasso
Loneliness Epidemic
Talent Acquisition

Honest HR is the go-to podcast for aspiring and informed HR professionals intent on transforming workplace challenges into golden opportunities. This podcast brings you insights, trends, and actionable advice through relatable stories from the REAL world of HR.

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HR has a bigger seat at the table than ever before, but with it comes the pressure to deliver measurable business results. Alex Alonso, SHRM’s Chief Knowledge Officer, joins host Nicole Belyna, SHRM-SCP, to discuss the Talent Optimizer dimension of t... more

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Today’s workforce is more generationally diverse than ever, with Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z working side by side. But with diversity comes challenges — from communication breakdowns to tensions over AI adoption and return-to-office p... more

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Demotivation can quietly erode engagement, productivity, and retention, but it doesn’t have to. Pete Ketchum, organizational psychologist and head of HR at Atonom, a technology company that builds cloud employees, joins host Nicole Belyna, SHRM-SCP, ... more

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The talent gap is widening, and organizations are struggling to keep up. Emily Dickens, SHRM’s Chief Administrative Officer, joins host Nicole Belyna, SHRM-SCP, to explore the driving forces behind workforce shortages and the growing skills mismatch.... more

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Recent Guests

Alex Alonso
SHRM's Chief Knowledge Officer, developer of the HRX Framework
SHRM
Episode: The Talent Optimizer: Using Leadership and Analytics for an HR Advantage
Courtney Scott
Director HR Business Partner
Learning Care Group
Episode: The Talent Optimizer: Using Leadership and Analytics for an HR Advantage
Dr. Unnatti Jain
Generational diversity researcher and CEO of Bridging Generations
Bridging Generations
Episode: Generational Gaps or Strategic Gains? Turning Tension Into Results
Pete Ketchum
Head of HR at Atonom; Organizational Psychologist; Former Army Interrogator; Deescalation Specialist
Atonom
Episode: Demotivation by Design: How Organizational Systems Can Hurt Performance
Marisa Krafsig
CHRO at IntelliDyne
IntelliDyne
Episode: Managing Yourself: The Leadership Skill HR Can’t Ignore
Sandy Roberts
Director of Cultural Leadership at Starbucks
Starbucks
Episode: Starbucks’ Secrets for Building Culture Through Everyday Rituals
Jim Link
SHRM Chief Human Resources Officer
SHRM
Episode: SHRM CHRO on Building Trust During Times of Change and Uncertainty
Doreen Coles
Senior Director of Talent and Learning
ADP
Episode: 'Job Hugging' and the Growing Talent Bottleneck Inside Organizations
Jenn Betts
Employment law expert from Ogletree Deakins Law Firm
Ogletree Deakins Law Firm
Episode: Love at Work: Navigating Risk, Power, and Policy

Hosts

Monique Akanbi
Host of Honest HR (shared across episodes); often leads discussions on talent management, engagement, and HR policy.
Nicole Belyna
Host of Honest HR; frequently co-leads conversations around employment law, HR strategy, and policy implementation.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 272 ratings
  • Great Show!

    This is a must listen to podcast for everyone and not just people who work in HR. I look forward to listening to the new episode every week!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mikeyk614
    United Statesa year ago
  • Generally, strong and informative episodes though there are some misses. Credit for continuing Ed.

    Podcast Addict
    4
    ba
    a year ago
  • What Makes A Good Boss

    Being a boss is not the same as being a Leader. Supervisors and Managers should aspire to be Leaders. A boss has the title, a Leader as the people.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Zilla06
    United States2 years ago
  • High Five HR Podcast

    Well done, SHRM. These episodes are timely, relevant, and listening or reading them count toward recertification. Well done!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CHRO in Bay Area
    United States2 years ago
  • Honest HR hosted by Amber Clayton is a standout podcast for business enthusiasts. Amber's insightful interviews and deep understanding of the topic make each episode educational and engaging. She has a knack for making the topic easily digestible and turning it into actionable advice that listeners can apply to their situations. I highly recommend it - this is time well spent!

    Podchaser
    5
    Aly_Zenrabbit
    2 years ago

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The show is a valuable resource for HR professionals pursuing SHRM recertification
Great show with timely HR insights for a broad audience
Listeners appreciate practical, credential-aligned content and guest expertise
Audio quality has been a common point of feedback; improving sound would help growth
Guests consistently bring actionable ideas and real-world examples

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#45
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#21
Canada/Business/Careers
Apple Podcasts
#159
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Apple Podcasts
#231
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#234
Italy/Business/Careers
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#17
Brazil/Business/Careers

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Talent Optimizer: Using Leadership and Analytics for an HR Advantage
Q: Why is the Talent Optimizer the most influential driver of HR maturity but also the least mature?
Because organizations recognize its potential to drive performance and retention, yet struggles with implementing structured development, workforce planning, and integrating technology like AI into practical talent strategies.
Struggling to Hire? Rethink Skills and Unlock Talent
Q: Is Skills First hiring sufficient on its own or does it require broader enterprise transformation?
Skills First is a tool, but it must be part of a holistic transformation that includes changing how we assess, hire, and develop capabilities, and ensuring managers understand how to apply these skills for promotions and internal mobility.
Struggling to Hire? Rethink Skills and Unlock Talent
Q: Where do you see the biggest disconnect between what lawmakers think employers need and what the labor market is demanding?
The disconnect stems from not communicating the current world of work to lawmakers in a timely way, and from lawmakers who may not fully grasp how hiring practices look today across different industries, leading to outdated policies that don't match real-world needs.
Demotivation by Design: How Organizational Systems Can Hurt Performance
Q: How can HR help business leaders recognize when a policy that looks good on paper might be creating unintended consequences for engagement, productivity, or retention?
Be involved with teams at a personal level, evaluate the day-to-day communication and one-on-one interactions, and stress-test policies against real behavior to see whether they support autonomy and relationships or undermine them.
SHRM CHRO on Building Trust During Times of Change and Uncertainty
Q: What role does employee experience data play in evaluating whether trust rebuilding is working, and how should it be supplemented by other signals?
Engagement and sentiment data are valuable indicators, but they should be interpreted alongside real-time observations, manager behaviors, and contextual patterns. Combine quantitative data with qualitative insights and rely on trusted sources to identify actionable steps.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Honest HR

What is Honest HR about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A forward-looking HR show that stitches practical talent, policy, and technology topics into actionable guidance for people leaders. Episodes frequently explore career growth bottlenecks, talent management, workplace policy, and the evolving employee experience, with deep dives into topics like personalized learning, financial wellness, AI in HR, internship pipelines, and hybrid-work dynamics. Guests range from legal experts and CIOs to HR strategists and industry advocates, offering data-backed insights and real-world examples that help organizations rethink people operations, compliance, and culture. The show stands out for its clear focus on turning HR challenges into strategic opportunities, frequently tying discussions to measurable bu... more

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1. Alex Alonso
2. Courtney Scott
3. Dr. Unnatti Jain
4. Pete Ketchum
5. Marisa Krafsig
6. Sandy Roberts
7. Jim Link
8. Doreen Coles

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