HR entrepreneur Mike Coffey, SPHR, SHRM-SCP engages business thought leaders about the strategic, psychological, legal, and practical implications of bringing people together to create value for shareholders, customers, and the community. As an HR consultant, mentor to first-stage businesses through EO’s Accelerator program, and owner of Imperative—Bulletproof Background Screening, Mike is passionate about helping other professionals improve how they recruit, select, and manage their people. ...
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Inevitable: The Future of Work is a podcast designed to help leaders and workplace activators effectively address the opportunities that allow us to move forward together. Now is the time to stand out and embrace the chance to do things differently. Hosted by SHIFT Managing Director, Jeff Lesher, IFOW listeners get a front-row seat to stories, research, and recommendations shared by thought leaders from a broad spectrum of backgrounds and expertise.
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Welcome to Chapter One and Beyond – a cozy, bookish podcast for readers tackling their towering TBRs one book at a time. Hosted by Christina, a lifelong reader and self-proclaimed book hoarder, this podcast dives into honest book reviews, reading updates, and casual chats about genres like horror, fantasy, sci-fi, thrillers, classics, and dystopian fiction. Whether you’re in a reading slump or just love the smell of a new book, this show is your reading buddy on the go. Expect spoiler-free r ...
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Proud to be recognized with a 2025 Communicator Award of Distinction- The Academy of Interactive & Visual Arts. For those eager to navigate the evolving world of HR and management, “The HR Lady Podcast” stands out as a beacon of insight. Each episode promises candid conversations: from discussing the intricacies of employee attraction and retention, company culture, navigating difficult conversations and more. Find all the no-nonsense HR and Management advice you need. As seen in USA Today a ...
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Welcome to "Coffee with Mike: Wellbeing and Belonging for Leaders," a refreshing podcast immersion where leadership development meets the resonant human focus of workplace wellness. Join your host, Mike Veny, in each episode for a freshly brewed conversation that values and respects all perspectives on cultivating a healthier, more inclusive, and engaged work environment. Mike Veny is not just your usual podcast host; he's a dynamo in fostering growth and nurturing transformative spaces. As ...
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EP 20 | All the Stats, hrcyed 2.0 update, 2025 reading goals/stats, plans for remainder of 2025
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26:07Hey everyone! Welcome back or welcome to Chapter One and Beyond! Excited to talk all about my reading stats and reading goals and all the things where my leading has lead me to currently since starting this podcast and comparing to last year! So lets get cozy and lets chat! Appreciate each of you that support my podcast, it would help a great deal …
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What to Do When OSHA Shows Up with Frank Davis and John Surma
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55:28Something New! For HR teams who discuss this podcast in their team meetings, we've created a discussion starter PDF to help guide your conversation. Download it here https://goodmorninghr.com/EP229 In episode 229, Coffey talks with Frank Davis and John Surma about navigating OSHA inspections and preventing costly workplace safety violations. They d…
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From Burned Out to Healthy, High-Capacity Teams with Kelly Bubolz
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35:37Something New! For HR teams who discuss this podcast in their team meetings, we've created a discussion starter PDF to help guide your conversation. Download it here https://goodmorninghr.com/EP228 In episode 228, Coffey talks with Kelly Bubolz about the evolving drivers of workplace burnout and practical ways employers can build healthy, high-capa…
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Neurodivergence or Not: Helping Employees Be Successful with Christy Close
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50:23Something New! For HR teams who discuss this podcast in their team meetings, we've created a discussion starter PDF to help guide your conversation. Download it here In episode 227, Coffey talks with Christy Close about how organizations can expand their talent pool by hiring and supporting neurodiverse employees. They discuss the growing number of…
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Building a Drama-Free Workplace with Pam Boyd and Bernie Beck
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41:47Something New! For HR teams who discuss this podcast in their team meetings, we've created a discussion starter PDF to help guide your conversation. Download it here https://goodmorninghr.com/EP226 In episode 226, Coffey talks with Pam Boyd and Bernie Beck about creating drama-free workplaces and eliminating wasted emotional energy from organizatio…
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Get Excited! Goodreads Choice Award 2025 Nominees are official!
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58:09Hello! and welcome back or welcome to Chapter One and beyond and its official the GoodReads Choice Award 2025 Nominees for every category are officially announced and opening round voting is underway! I am covering all the categories of who was nominated, my thoughts on my favorites and trying my best to pronounce authors and titles the best i can …
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Leading People in Times of Change with Monica Lloyd
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58:14Something New! For HR teams who discuss this podcast in their team meetings, we’ve created a discussion starter PDF to help guide your conversation. Download it here https://goodmorninghr.com/EP225 In episode 225, Coffey talks with Monica Lloyd about navigating organizational change with transparency, stability, and human-centered strategies. They …
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EP 19 | October Wrap Up and Happy Halloween
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21:06Hey everyone! Welcome back to Chapter one and Beyond! Todays episode is a monthly wrap up of all the books I read in October! Lets go! #ChapterOneAndBeyondPOD #BookishRecommendations #WhatWouldYouRead #BookishPOD #MonthlyWrapUp #ReadingRecommendations
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Bonus EP | Book Bytes - Childhood Top 10 picks and series
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10:34Hello! and welcome back to Chapter One and Beyond! In todays bonus EP is all about the childhood Top 10 Picks and Series that are iconic to my childhood reads and memories. Going to be mentioning some iconic childhood/teenage years books that still remain with me till this day. #NostalgiaBookPicks #ChildhoodTopPickList #bookishpod #ChapterOneandBey…
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How AI is Driving the Need for Skills-Based Hiring with Leslie Thomas
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51:37In episode 224, Coffey talks with Dr. Leslie Thomas about how artificial intelligence and the speed of change are reshaping hiring and workforce development. They discuss the evolving role of AI in HR and how it is redefining job design and required skill sets; the transition from traditional degree-based hiring to skills-based approaches that emph…
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Welcome back to chapter one and beyond! Todays new epsiode is a continuation of the new mini series Try It or Trash It! lets recap the books from the previous episode and spin for more! #BookishPOD #ChapterOneAndBeyondPOD #TryItOrTrashItMiniSeries #BookishPicks #TBRWipeOut
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EP 18 | Top Historical Fiction Picks, Lists, and asking ChatGPT
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36:23Hey everyone! Welcome back to Chapter one and Beyond! Todays episode is switching it up on top Historical Fiction Picks and realizing something about my historical fiction picks as well lol. Going to be a ton of titles mentioned in this episode so lets get our drink of choice and buckle up for the ride lets go! #ChapterOneAndBeyondPOD #HistoricalFi…
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Welcome back to chapter one and beyond! Todays new epsiode is a continuation of the new mini series Try It or Trash It! lets recap the books from the previous episode and spin for more! #BookishPOD #ChapterOneAndBeyondPOD #TryItOrTrashItMiniSeries #BookishPicks #TBRWipeOut
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Should We Hire for Character and Fit? with Mike Lyons
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48:49In episode 223, Coffey talks with Mike Lyons about why hiring for character and behavior often predicts success better than relying on experience or technical skills. They discuss how HR leaders can define and hire for the right character traits by first understanding business strategy (for example, Walmart vs. Nordstrom models); aligning hiring wi…
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EP 17 | Recommendations for struggling Parents
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26:09Hey Everyone! Welcome back to chapter one and beyond! Today's episode is helping my fellow parent listeners because as a parent myself its hard to motivate and find kid appropriate books for your kids age group so they can full fill that 20 minutes of reading every single day. So here is a lengthy list of book recommendations that I would recommend…
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Hello fellow book friends! This episode is coming to you early because I have in some capacity completed the 3 books from Episode 1! So I am here to give you my full report from the 3 picks from episode 1 and then pick the next 3 books for this round of Try It or Trash It. So lets go!!! #tryitortrashit #chapteroneandbeyondpod #miniseries #eliminati…
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Designing Leadership Programs that Work with LeAnne Lagasse
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30:48In episode 222, Coffey talks with consultant and author LeAnne Lagasse about effective leadership development initiatives and what she calls “congruent leadership.” They discuss why most leadership training programs fail to deliver ROI; the importance of reverse engineering programs from specific organizational outcomes; the significant impact of f…
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New Mini Series!! | EP 1 Try it or Trash It!
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18:06Hello fellow book friends! Welcome to the official launch of my new mini series on the new schedule called Try it or Trash It! Todays episode kicks off a mini weekly TBR challenge where I have looked at all remaining physical TBR picks and of course my ever growing Hardcover app Want To Read list and I have to either read the blurb or the first cha…
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EP 16 | September Wrap up, a NonFiction pick What? and Announcement!
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23:53Hey fellow book friends! Welcome back to Chapter one and beyond! I am excited about this episode as i hit a new personal record AGAIN for 2025. I'm truly on a roll. Come join me as I dive into my September wrap up may even have a nonfiction book mentioned and then a announcement at the end for this podcast! Lets go!!!! Happy Friyay!!!! #ChapterOneA…
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The $100K H-1B: What We Know Today with Jason Finkelman
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31:50In episode 221, Coffey talks with Jason Finkelman about the September 2025 presidential proclamation requiring a $100,000 fee for H-1B visa petitions and its potential impact on employers and foreign workers. They discuss the vague proclamation language creating confusion about fee applicability; the H-1B lottery process; how prevailing wage requir…
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EP 15 | SciFi that Needs to be Read ASAP & Anticipated Scifi 2026 Releases!
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42:01Welcome book lovers! Welcome or welcome back to Chapter One and Beyond! I'm Christina and I'm so excited for this episode because I'm back to my roots of talking about SciFi Books that need to be consumed ASAP and need to be talked about more along with all the Anticipated Releases in 2026 in the SciFi genre. Get cozy and get excited because you ma…
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In episode 220, Coffey talks with Ranya Nehmeh about the challenges and limitations of hybrid and remote work arrangements based on research from their new book "In Praise of the Office." They discuss how initial COVID remote work success masked long-term problems; loss of informal interactions and mentoring for newcomers; reduced collaboration and…
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BONUS EP | Finally Have the rest of my HRCYED 2.0 Board Finished
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15:49Hey everyone! Exciting day! I have officially planned out every single book i needed to fullfill all the prompts on my HRCYED 2.0 Bingo Board. Thank goodness for ChatGPT for helping with my research because it still took 2 months to fully figure out the full amount of books I want to read and needed to fullfill the blackout of my bingo card. Lets t…
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Personalizing Employee Engagement with Rose Ann Garza
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38:22In episode 219, Coffey talks with Rose Ann Garza about strategies to personalize employee engagement. They discuss defining engagement as safety and appreciation rather than superficial perks; using the Great Game of Business approach to financial transparency and employee involvement; reducing turnover through cultural changes; prioritizing practi…
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EP 14 Take 2 | long overdue August wrap up, TBR before 2026, and Hrcyed update
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47:20Hey everyone! welcome to another episode of chapter one and beyond. I a apologize for the mishap on this episode but this is a rerecorded reedited goodness for my August reading wrap up, talking about the titles that I'm hoping to complete before 2026 rolls around and then talking about my HRCYED 2.0 progress. This is just a cozy chat on the books …
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Recruiting and Retaining Blue-Collar Skilled Workers with Ryan Englin
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41:24In episode 218, Coffey talks with Ryan Englin about recruiting and retaining skilled workers in the blue-collar trades, addressing labor shortages, and changing perceptions of trade careers. They discuss the retirement wave with 40% of tradespeople leaving in 7-10 years; barriers to entry including complex licensing requirements and limited apprent…
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Rethinking Work and Talent in The Age of AI with Steve Cadigan
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37:44In episode 217, Coffey talks with HRSouthwest Conference keynote speaker Steve Cadigan about the evolving nature of work. They discuss ongoing remote work debates; the evolution from hiring for skills to hiring for learning ability; the need for experimentation in remote team management; AI's role in skills analysis and internal talent mapping; bui…
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Delivering Effective Feedback with Carolyn Troyan
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37:44In episode 216, Coffey talks with Carolyn Troyan about overcoming challenges in delivering effective feedback. They discuss why managers struggle with feedback and difficult conversations; building trust before challenging feedback becomes necessary; cultural differences in feedback acceptance across organizations and countries; avoiding the ineffe…
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HR News: Employee Engagement is Still Near an All-Time Low--How to Fix It with Gabriela Norton
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50:15In episode 215, Coffey talks with Gabriela Norton about employee engagement challenges, performance management approaches, and hiring process improvements based on current workplace trends and research. They discuss Gallup's mid-year survey showing low engagement and high turnover intent; psychological safety and mental health support strategies; i…
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EP 13 | New mood reading obsession and yet another HRCYED 2.0 Update
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37:07Welcome to episode 13! and Welcome to Chapter one and Beyond. In todays recorded episode that took more than 12 times to finish I'm going to be talking about my new latest mood reading obsession and my latest HRCYED 2.0 updates. Lets goooo!! Lets Connect on Hardcover: https://hardcover.app/join?referrer_id=21731 #HRCYED2 #CHAPTERONEANDBEYONDPOD #Bo…
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Welcome to Coffee with Mike: Wellbeing and Belonging for Leaders
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5:41Welcome to Coffee with Mike. I'm Mike Veny, a certified corporate wellness specialist and award-winning mental health speaker, and today I'm sharing why this show exists: to help leaders build cultures where mental wellness and belonging actually thrive. I invite you to join me over a cup of coffee as I delve into the crucial topics of mental welln…
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The C-Suite State of Mind with Joe Frodsham
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38:06In episode 214, Coffey talks with Joe Frodsham about CMP's fourth annual national pulse check on C-Suite mental health, wellbeing, and leadership challenges. They discuss executive mental health normalization since COVID; executive well being; clinical support and performance psychology for executives; individual vs one-size-fits-all wellness appro…
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What Board Members Need from HR Leaders (Business Credit) with Vianei Braun
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35:59In episode 213, Coffey talks with Vianei Braun about how HR leaders can effectively work with boards of directors. They discuss the strategic vs operational divide between board oversight and executive execution; skills needed for senior HR roles including broad industry perspective and data-driven insights; the importance of moving beyond complian…
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Ep 12 | LITRPG my new fav subgenre and WTF did I just read!?!
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40:04Sorry I messed up on this schedule AGAIN!?! gahhh but here is episode 12! *trumpets blare* If you want a semi chaotic episode buckle up and lets dive in! Lets Connect on Hardcover: https://hardcover.app/join?referrer_id=21731 #recentreads #chapteroneandbeyondPOD #wtfdidijustread #litrpgBy Christina Emerson
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Are Dress Codes Really Still a Thing? with Elisa Ellis
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34:31In episode 212, Coffey talks with Elisa Ellis about dress codes, personal authenticity at work, and how employee appearance impacts business performance and career advancement. They discuss research showing dressed professionals outperform casual counterparts in negotiations; Starbucks dress code changes and employee pushback; balancing authenticit…
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EP 11 : Catchup with me and lets talk July Wrapup
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54:01Changing this up so I am not talking about HRCYED 2.0. Very relax and chill episode of talking about what I've been up to and the books I've read in July cause we are already in august?!?! What the heck...Enjoy this different episode styleLets Connect on Hardcover: https://hardcover.app/join?referrer_id=21731 #ChapterOneAndBeyondPOD #BookishPodcast…
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HR News: The Kiss Cam Takes Employee Engagement to a Whole New Level with Michelle Haugh
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36:38In episode 211, Coffey talks with Michelle Haugh about recent HR-related news stories related to workplace romances, family members intervening in the workplace, and declining employee engagement. They discuss the Astronomer.io CEO and CPO resignation after being caught on a kiss cam at a Coldplay concert; workplace relationship policies and confli…
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E9 & EP10 | COMBO EPISODE - HRCYED 2.0 Planning and Latest Reads and Recommendations
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47:51🎙️ In Ep 9 & 10, I'm doing a combo episode because I'm forgetful. Sorry for the delay on this one but I discussed further my HRCYED2.0 planning and then my recent reads and ones I would recommend to infinity and beyond!! 🔖 Join My Discord Server: https://discord.gg/7DJMC82gLets Connect on Hardcover: https://hardcover.app/join?referrer_id=21731 #Cha…
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An Economist’s View of the Labor Market with Richard Froeschle
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47:01In episode 210, Coffey talks with economist Richard Froeschle about the US economy and how generational demographics are affecting the labor force. They discuss the impact of tariff-related economic uncertainty on the labor market; challenges in the quality of federal statistical data; AI’s impact on entry-level positions and experienced workers; g…
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Crafting Your Employer Brand from Job Posting to Exit Interview with Mallory Herrin
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49:31In episode 209, Coffey talks with Mallory Herrin about how experiences throughout the employment lifecycle affect employers’ brands. They discuss how recruiting has changed with shifting employee expectations across generations and labor market scarcity; the definition of employer brand; common recruiting mistakes that impact brand perception; the …
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Ep 8: Planning HRCYED 2.0 Reading Challenge with ChatGPT + Book Recs
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38:59🎙️ In Ep 8, I use ChatGPT to map out my HRCYED 2.0 reading challenge, pick new books, and get tailored recommendations. Join me as I plan my next reads and explore how AI shapes my TBR and helps me tackle this reading challenge beast! 📚 🔖 Join My Discord Server: https://discord.gg/7DJMC82gLets Connect on Hardcover: https://hardcover.app/join?referr…
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Keeping Up With Independent Contractor Definitions Under Trump 2.0 with David Miklas
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38:30In episode 208, Coffey talks with David Miklas about the Department of Labor's evolving definitions and interpretations of independent contractor classification under the Fair Labor Standards Act. They discuss why DOL interpretations matter for FLSA compliance and overtime requirements; the shift from Biden administration's six-factor economic real…
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Bonus EP | HRCYED 2.0 A journey into this reading challenge
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51:12Alright so i went off the deep end and I'm done with my own bingo cards, and tbr jar etc. I just discovered this new reading challenge and I'm here for it. theres even a prompt to do a reading challenge within this reading challenge AHHH lol. But this episode is diving into Qwerty's Hardest Reading Challenge You'll Ever Do 2.0 and i'm beyond excite…
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EP 7 | Using AI assistants to Find Your Next Read: Personalized Book Recs That Work PT 1
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39:55In this episode of Chapter One and Beyond, I dive into how I use AI Assistants to get custom book recommendations. I'm sick and tired of the same old recommendations so I'm putting a spin on it! Whether you’re craving thrillers, horror, sci fi, fantasy, or something weirdly specific, this AI tool has not only helped me but I hope it will help you w…
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Helping Employees Navigate the Medicare Maze with Nicole Morgan
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38:57In episode 207, Coffey talks with Nicole Morgan about what HR professionals need to know about Medicare to help employees navigate the transition from employer-provided health insurance to Medicare coverage. They discuss the four main parts of Medicare (A, B, C, and D) and how they work together; the differences between Medicare Advantage plans (Pa…
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Bonus Episode | July TBR Plans & Reading Bingo Check-In: Mid-Year Book Challenge Update
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37:04In this bonus episode of Chapter One and Beyond, I share my July TBR picks, June Wrap up and check in on my Reading Bingo Card progress. From thrillers to fantasy, I’m tackling prompts, chasing rows, and setting fun mid-year reading goals. Grab your card and join me!Lets Connect on Hardcover: https://hardcover.app/join?referrer_id=21731 🔖 Join My D…
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EP 6 | Trust No One: Thriller & Mystery Books That Kept Me Guessing
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38:12In this episode of Chapter One and Beyond, I share my favorite thrillers and mystery reads—from Truly Devious to Riley Sager's twisty tales. I talk suspense, plot twists, unreliable narrators, and books that kept me on edge. If you love dark secrets, mind games, or fast-paced mysteries, this one’s for you!Lets Connect on Hardcover: https://hardcove…
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HR News: DEI Litigation, PTO Flexibility, and AI opportunities with Jill Koob
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43:56In episode 206, Coffey talks with Jill Koob about the Supreme Court decision on “reverse discrimination,” PTO policy trends, and AI adoption in the workplace. They discuss the Supreme Court's unanimous decision in Ames v. Ohio Department of Youth Services eliminating different standards for "reverse discrimination" cases; how Title VII protects all…
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EP 5 | Classics I Feared, Fought, and Fell For: A Reflective Reading Journey
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36:57In this episode of Chapter One and Beyond, I dive into the classics that once intimidated me, the ones I was forced to read in school, and the timeless stories I now appreciate. From dusty required reading to novels I can’t wait to revisit, I’m sharing personal reflections, reading revelations, and why classics aren’t just for classrooms. 🔖 Join My…
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Tapping Into the Global Talent Pool with Susan Snipes
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31:08In episode 205, Coffey talks with Susan Snipes about challenges and strategies for hiring international talent, particularly through employer of record arrangements. They discuss the primary drivers for seeking international talent including cost savings and talent shortages; compliance hurdles around employee classification and local employment la…
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