Quirky HR
Welcome to Quirky HR, the source for everything HR infused with a lot of humor and a bit of profanity. On the podcast, we talk about the realities of working in Human Resources, nuances of specific industries, careers, and compliance. Hosted by Dana Dowdell, Owner and HR Fanatic of Boss Consulting HR.
Episodes
88 episodes
Finance and Humanity: Doing More With Less In the Nonprofit World with Stacy Lowry
Embark on a journey to the heart of nonprofit innovation with Stacy Lowry, CFO of Waterford Country School, who masterfully bridges the gap between finance and human resources. Learn how progressive HR strategies, such as employee referra...
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Ep 83 | Empowering Justice Impacted Talent and Fair Chance Futures with Dr. Khalilah "KO" Olokunola
Dr. Khalilah Olokunola, Sr. Advisor, Talentnova, known to many as KO, joins us to share her pivotal role in reimagining human resources for justice-impacted individuals. Her transformative journey from event and set design to spearheading HR in...
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Ep 82 | Future of Fair Compensation: Pay Equity, Transparency, and Thriving Wages with Sally Loftis
HR virtuoso Sally Loftis from Loftis Partners shares the "Secret Sauce" of fair compensation and the evolving landscape of pay equity. Our enriching conversation transitions from understanding the nuances of pay equity, pay parity, and pa...
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Ep 81 | Unleashing the Power of Play in the Workplace with Jeff Harry
Have you ever found yourself stifling a yawn during yet another monotonous meeting, wondering if there's more to the workday than just deadlines and dreary tasks? Our latest guest, Jeff Harry of Rediscover Your Play, brings a whirlwind of energ...
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Ep 80 | Regenerative Workplace Revolution: Tradition vs. Science with Rebecca Hawkins
In this episode guest Rebecca Hawkins joins Dana to discuss the culture of the Regenerative Workplace. What is a Regenerative workplace you may ask? It is an organizational culture that recognizes and meets the core needs of their employees...
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Ep 79 | Mission, Vision, and Values of Talent Acquisition with Fletcher Wimbush
Join your host Dana Dowdell and guest Fletcher Wimbush as they dive into the mission vision and values of talent acquisition. If you think talent acquisition is a painful process, you are not alone. Fletcher share's through his experience, a se...
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Ep 78 | An Employee-Centric Look at Rebuilding Workplace Trust - Featuring Stela Lupushor and Dr. Solange Charas
Discover how the very foundation of your work life is shifting in an enlightening discussion with Stela Lupushor and Dr. Solange Charas, leaders in reshaping the workforce. Our conversation peels back the layers of the employee experience, reve...
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Ep 77 | The Cost of Neglecting Grief at Work with Kate Mollison
Facing the loss of a loved one is a harrowing journey that doesn't pause at the office door, a truth Kate Mollison knows all too well. After her world was shaken by personal tragedy, she encountered the chill of an unsympathetic workplace. Our ...
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Ep 76 | The Value of Dealing With Disabilities in Today's Workplace with Alicia Kucharczyk
Unlock the potential within your business by embracing the untapped talent of individuals with disabilities and some resources that may help along the way. Listen in as Alicia Kucharczyk from the Connecticut Department of Aging and Disability S...
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Ep 75 | Translating Military Skillsets to Corporate Assets with Kevin Kane
This week we are joined by Major Kevin Kane of the Connecticut Army National Guard and Director of Enterprise Systems at Wesleyan University. We discuss bridging the gap between military service and civilian employment, sometimes si...
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Ep 74 | Embracing Entrepreneurial Spirit Amidst Fears of Failing Forward with Claire Chandler
Our guest this week is Claire Chandler, the mastermind behind Talent Boost. Claire shares with us how her experiances along her never say never journey have helped her succeed in becoming a successful HR professional and businesswoman. Listen...
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Ep 73 | Burnout, Alternative Work Arrangements and Leadership Accountability with Stephanie Tishler
Imagine a world where your HR practices are fine-tuned to prevent burnout and promote leadership accountability. That's precisely what we're exploring on this episode of Quirky HR, with the assistance of the inimitable Stephanie Tishler, powerh...
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Ep 72 | Executive Presence with Liz Tracy
Ever wondered what it truly means to have 'executive presence'? Get ready to have all your burning questions answered as we welcome back executive consultant and coach, Liz Tracy, who helps us peel back the layers of this leadership buzzword. S...
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Ep 71 | Explain It Like I'm 5: HR Roles, Evolution, and Balance On an Elementary Level with Kelsie Beckfield
Are you curious about the diverse field of Human Resources? Wondering how it shapes the future work and how you can tread along this exciting career path? Join us as we pick the brains of HR maven and author, Kelsey Beckfield. She shares her in...
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Ep 70 | The HR Challenges of Maintaining Mission Focus When Leadership Fails To Lead: Sonya Shelton
From navigating through the world of journalism, advertising, and marketing to gracing the sphere of leadership consulting, our guest Sonya Shelton has experienced an astonishing career trajectory. Today, she's not just a renowned executi...
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Ep 69 | Igniting Stellar Employee Relations: Drawing Inspiration from Dan Pink and More
Imagine having the secret ingredients to brew remarkable employee relations and invigorate your workplace! That's exactly what we're discussing in this fascinating session, drawing inspiration from the influential insights of Dan Pink, renowned...
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Ep 68 | In the HR Arena with Sam Eaton: Resilience, Mindset and Future Challenges
Get ready to be inspired by the journey of Sam Eaton, global business coach and the owner of Mindability Consulting. We talk all about HR consulting, the business side of being an HR founder, and the future she envisions for those in the fracti...
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Ep 67 | Workplace Wellness: Normalizing Uncomfortable Conversations with Brandon Chance
September is Suicide Prevention month. Together with our colleague and consultant Brandon, we broach the often-avoided topic of mental health in the workplace and promise to equip you with some real, tangible resources –NATIONAL SUICIDE ...
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Ep 66 | Ding Ding Ding : It's Round 2 of Dana in the Boss Consulting HR Hot Seat
Join us again for a conversation between your favorite Quirky host Dana Dowdell goes another round of questioning with employee Brandon Chance of Boss Consulting HR. In this episode Brandon asks Dana some thought provoking questions reflecting ...
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Ep 65 | Revolutionizing HR: Ken Somers' Journey and Insights
Imagine journeying from an English major to an MBA, launching a career at IBM, and traversing the international world of HR. That's exactly the path our guest, Ken Somers, has walked. His wealth of experience, from navigating the 2008-2009 rece...
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Ep 64 | Evan Murphy Discusses the Unemployment Game : The House Doesn't Always Win
This week's Quirky HR podcast is insightful conversation with Evan Murphy, principal at Unemployment Tax Control Associates (UTCA), where we discuss the unemployment game, how the rules change state by state, and how a Bail Team with a good gam...
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Ep 63 | Navigating Work Authorization for International Hires and Why It's Worth It With Monique Kornfeld
Take a deep breath as Monique Kornfeld and your host Dana Dowdell plunge into the world of visas, breaking down the H1B professional visa, the L1 intra-company transfer, the E2 investor and trader visas, and more. Monique guides us through the ...
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EP 62 | Decoding the Power of Open Dialogue in Workplaces and Encouraging Honest Conversations with Nancy Lyons
Nancy Lyons’s journey to establishing Clockwork, a design and technology consultancy for regulated industries, is truly inspiring. We discuss the benefits of open dialogues, especially during times of employee resignation. Such interactions can...
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Ep 61 | Discover the Role of Coaching in Talent Development with Liz Tracy
Ever felt the desire to pivot in your career, but were unsure of where to start or how to use your existing skills? We've got you covered! This episode features Liz Tracy, a successful career coach and founder of Liz Tracy Coaching, who embarke...
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Ep 60 | Unlocking Efficiency and Engagement in the Age of Remote Work with Lou Blatt
What if you could harness the power of data to transform your workplace into a model of efficiency and engagement? This week on Quirky HR, we're breaking new ground with Lou Blatt, COO of Join Digital, who believes that data is the key to unloc...
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