Bringing the Human back to Human Resources

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".

230. Strategies for Thriving in Dysfunctional Environments
Jun 3, 2025 – 00:43:05
229. Challenge Accepted: Confronting the Anti-DEI Argument feat. Yolanda Slan
May 27, 2025 – 00:38:20
228. Policy Pulse: Navigating HR Policies in a Changing Political Landscape feat. Bryan Driscoll
May 20, 2025 – 00:31:48
227. Better, Faster, Cheaper: Unlocking Operational Excellence feat. Lizabeth Wesely-Casella
May 13, 2025 – 00:47:20
226. Rethinking Two Weeks' Notice feat. Robert Glazer
May 6, 2025 – 00:33:17
225. Unpacking HR: Myths vs. Reality
Apr 29, 2025 – 00:38:16
224. Leveraging Psychometric Assessments to Maximize Hiring and Retention feat. Jason P. Carroll
Apr 22, 2025 – 00:36:00
223. Policy Pulse: Immigration, Tariffs, and Economic Changes feat. Bryan Driscoll
Apr 15, 2025 – 00:39:35
222. Understanding Global Salary Trends feat. Rameez Kaleem
Apr 8, 2025 – 00:34:39
221. The Power of Mutual Ownership in Organizations feat. Renee Marchak
Apr 1, 2025 – 00:42:37
220. Bringing Humanity Back to HR feat. Joshua Berry
Mar 25, 2025 – 00:32:08
219. Policy Pulse: Economic Uncertainty and Shifts in Corporate Culture feat. Bryan Driscoll
Mar 18, 2025 – 00:32:00
218. Leading a Purposeful Life: Big Impact without Burnout feat. Bianca Best
Mar 11, 2025 – 00:38:32
217. The Joychiever Journey: From Burnout to Balance feat. Tracy Lalonde
Mar 4, 2025 – 00:29:41
216. Hiring without Borders: Using an EOR Amplifies Global Hiring Strategies feat. Susan Snipes
Feb 25, 2025 – 00:30:58
215. DEI Demystified: Fact versus Fiction feat. Bryan Driscoll
Feb 18, 2025 – 01:05:32
214. Spheres of Influence: Why Relationships are Everything feat. Brad Englert
Feb 11, 2025 – 00:37:41
213. We Own our Own Development
Feb 4, 2025 – 00:35:09
212. The Happiness Blueprint: A Recipe for Happiness ft. Antoni Tzavelas
Jan 28, 2025 – 00:37:53
211. Combating Loneliness in the Workplace ft. Antoni Lacinai
Jan 21, 2025 – 00:43:57
210. Creating a Neuro-Inclusive Culture: How it Benefits All Employees ft. Kate Isichei
Jan 14, 2025 – 00:33:45
209. Beyond the Boardroom: Using Play and Improv to Drive Innovation ft. Kristen Brun Sharkey
Jan 7, 2025 – 00:31:50
208. Season Finale: HR's Future in 2025
Dec 10, 2024 – 00:27:30
207. Decoding Gen Z: Creating an Inclusive Multi-Generational Workplace ft. Dr. Meghan Grace
Dec 3, 2024 – 00:38:02
206. The Silent Treatment: When Companies Ghost Their Candidates
Nov 26, 2024 – 00:34:01
205. Menopause in the Modern Workplace: From Stigma to Support ft Ashlie Beiter
Nov 19, 2024 – 00:32:56
204. Layoff Series: Employee Advocacy - Challenging HR's Role
Nov 12, 2024 – 00:47:06
203: Layoff Series: What to Do When You're Laid Off - From Shock to Next Steps
Nov 5, 2024 – 00:19:26
202. Layoff Series: Taking Care of HR - Because We're Human Too
Oct 29, 2024 – 00:22:51
201: Layoff Series: Conducting Layoffs with Dignity feat. Jena Dunay
Oct 22, 2024 – 00:33:19
200. Milestone, Myths & Giveaway: 200th Episode Special
Oct 15, 2024 – 00:24:54
199: A Look Ahead: Landmark Episode, Upcoming Series, and Wellness in HR
Oct 8, 2024 – 00:07:02
198. Manage Like a Mother: Bridging Parenting and Leadership
Oct 1, 2024 – 00:45:06
197. Reimagining Values: Creating a Culture of Authenticity and Belonging
Sep 24, 2024 – 00:36:47
196. HR's Wake-Up Call: When Workplace Disconnection Turns Tragic
Sep 17, 2024 – 00:27:36
195: Creating a Culture of Psychological Safety in the Workplace
Sep 10, 2024 – 00:24:52
194. Building Happy Companies with People Centric Initiatives feat. Megan Cook
Sep 3, 2024 – 00:34:38
193. Collaboration and Connection: Keys to Building a Vibrant Work Culture (feat. Nicole Greer)
Aug 27, 2024 – 00:36:19
192. The NCAA and College Athletes: Exploring the Employee Status Ruling
Aug 20, 2024 – 00:26:09
191. Redefining Managerial Excellence: A Conversation with Kamaria Scott
Aug 13, 2024 – 00:44:02
190. Olympic Inspiration: Simone Biles and the Strength in Stepping Back
Aug 6, 2024 – 00:21:46
189. Unpacking the Controversy of AI-related Layoffs
Jul 30, 2024 – 00:29:46
188. The SHRM Controversy: Dropping Equity from DE&I
Jul 23, 2024 – 00:52:08
187. The Power of the Three C's in the Workplace (feat. Lisa Nichols)
Jul 16, 2024 – 00:28:58
186. Make your Resume Stand Out: Insights and Tips
Jul 9, 2024 – 00:26:23
185. Resume Trends 2024: What You Need to Know
Jul 2, 2024 – 00:16:09
184. HR Strategies for Addressing Tobacco Use in the Workplace (feat. Dr. David Utley, MD)
Jun 25, 2024 – 00:35:12
183. Challenging Beliefs: Dare to be Naive (feat. Joshua Berry)
Jun 18, 2024 – 00:43:17
182. The Rise of Over-Employment: Juggling Multiple Jobs in a Remote World
Jun 11, 2024 – 00:22:13
181. You Earned It: Earned Wage Access Explained
Jun 4, 2024 – 00:25:53

Recent Reviews

Laverne McKinnon

Not just for HR folks

This podcast is so informative for anyone who is looking to move up, get a job or pivot their career. And Traci makes it all accessible in a rapidly changing world.
Eric Melchor

Love her energy!

Tracy shares incredible resources and gives you a different outlook on HR. You hear about real HR topics and good advice on how to navigate them.
megcook10

Incredible Insights and Real Talk

Traci does an incredible job of diving into the real issues behind HR with a people-centered approach. She makes every conversation meaningful - showing she really understands the heart of HR. Highly recommend!
LN - Love Your Niche

Can’t miss podcast for HR leaders!

Traci’s commitment to humanizing HR practices is refreshing and inspiring. The topics are relevant and practical, and I appreciate hearing from guests who truly value people and their experiences within an organization!
kahpyt

Research-based AND human

I appreciate the resources and references coupled with the background and experience doing HR work. Very clear, direct and enjoyable to listen to because of the conversational tone and interesting opinions.
BBC829

Such an engaging podcast

I love the varied topics and love even more the way Traci creates conversations that meander and inform at the same time. If you haven’t listened yet - I highly recommend you do. Pick any one - it will inform and challenge you to think differently about the topic. I may be biased, but her latest podcast is with ME! I loved every minute of my conversation with Traci!
cip0729

Great Information, applicable in so many areas of HR!

I came across your podcast this evening and have listed to several episodes! I found them very informative, and love the humor also! I did look for a place to send email or questions and could not find it?
JohnYuma

Engaging info!

Love the podcast. Thanks for all of the insightful information and entertainment/ education during my commute!
Ima listener

Never want to miss another episode!

What an informative + entertaining podcast! I look forward to the content put out and never want to miss another episode! Highly Recommend A++
ASobering

Such a wealth of knowledge! 🧠

HR professionals - meet your new favorite podcast! Traci has created an absolutely incredible resource with this podcast. Hear from industry experts as they discuss challenges, present solutions, and share their insights into what’s next in HR - so much great actionable advice in each and every episode!
glesn

Please keep going!

As a young HR professional, these podcasts have helped me navigate my way through my new profession. I love listening!!! DO NOT STOP, PLEASE!
Torahdeomthewell

Spot on!!

As an HR leader and a growing facilitator, I love this podcast. Every episode is so interesting and relevant! I recommend it to everyone in HR. Thanks Traci!
madjoyweak

Do yourself a favor & listen!

As a college student wanting to pursue a major in HR, this podcast has given me a better understanding from someone currently in the position I’d like to be in next year! It’s also great for anyone wanting a different outlook on HR. Definitely recommend, Traci does an excellent job covering all of the “bases” of HR in such a fun and creative way!
casual nature

Love it!

Just started listening and I already love it! Might take me a while to catch up but please don’t stop doing what you’re doing!
Ab-Traci

Change of pace/Hope for the future

It’s so nice to hear someone speaking about HR in a way that I wished more people saw us. In my role, I always endeavor to be the fun and find the joy.
Mcapitula

Must listen!

Traci shares so many wonderful words of inspiration and useful industry information in this well crafted podcast. Traci is a powerful speaker and with her years of experience in HR, if you’re going to listen to any podcast coming from this space, Traci is the one to tune into. Get ready to learn a lot for her messaging!
Laxbeast_00

Fantastic first episode!

I really enjoyed the podcast. You shared many great insights into the value of HR, but I particularly liked the analogy of investing in mutual funds to demonstrate the financial impact of HR on a company’s bottom line. Not immediately visible, but rather attributable over time. Looking forward to next week’s episode!
nikkiiimarie

Awesome podcast!!

I am not in HR, but I still benefited from listening to this podcast. Makes me have more of an appreciation! Loved when Traci said “I’m the fun!” Everyone should listen to find out why!
KBLP3

Great podcast!

I really enjoyed your podcast. I love your debunking of the fun police. HR is core to people centric cultures and business is all about the people.
Jjsweetthang

Informative Podcast for the Business World

Traci is easy to listen to and provides great knowledge about the HR world. I am intrigued and looking forward to hearing what she has to say next.
ariel_hg

GREAT Podcast!!

Would 100% recommend for people to listen!! Working at a Fortune 500 company I don’t always interact with HR that much but this definitely was an eye opener to the function and I truly learned so much. Cannot wait to learn more about the HR role and what it continues to offer that I don’t always see! 10/10!!
Daniella_KC

BEST PODCAST! MUST LISTEN

so informative! The host, Traci, keeps you engaged and talks about real topics that will help me manage my business 10/10!
Navigate715

Great topic

Excited to hear more from Traci. Her first episode is a must listen, as I’m sure the rest will be too!