Best Hrtalent Podcasts (2025)

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EP126 | Manufacturing Jobs Are Back But Workers Are Not 31:22

25d ago31:22

31:22

Manufacturing jobs are back on American soil. The factories are running. The roles are open. But the workers? They're missing. In this solo episode, Tim Sackett unpacks the growing gap between opportunity and desire in today’s labor market. Why did generations of proud factory families embrace these jobs - and why do today’s young workers turn away…

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EP125 | How Jason Roberts Is Using AI to Reinvent Recruiting at Cielo 51:15

1M ago51:15

51:15

AI agents aren’t coming for recruiting. They’re already here - and they don’t care how many reqs you filled last quarter. In this episode, Tim Sackett sits down with Jason Roberts, SVP of Tech & Analytics at Cielo, to break down what AI is actually doing inside RPOs and staffing firms - and why the old recruiting playbook is about to get torched. F…

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EP124 | Agentic AI Is Changing Recruiting - And Steven Jiang’s Leading the Charge 36:49

2M ago36:49

36:49

The future of recruiting isn’t coming. It’s already here. And if you’re still relying on your legacy tech stack and spreadsheets, you’re already behind. Enter Steven Jiang, CEO and Co-founder of HireEZ, who just dropped one of the most important AI launches in the recruiting space - EZ Agent, their agentic AI companion built to fundamentally reshap…

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EP123 | Is AI Making Hiring Better or Just Faster? The Truth Behind Phenom’s Bold Claims 43:14

2M ago43:14

43:14

AI isn't coming - it's here. And it's changing recruiting faster than most realize. In this crossover episode between RecTech Media and HR Famous, Chris Russell and Tim Sackett dive into the latest from Phenom’s conference in Philadelphia. 2600 attendees. 25+ new AI agents rolled out. And a vision for HR tech that feels more like science fiction th…

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EP122 | Two Sacketts, One Workplace - and a Lot of AI Questions 33:14

2M ago33:14

33:14

AI is showing up in every headline. But in the workplace? Most people still aren’t sure what to do with it. Enter Cam Sackett - a social media manager from Away, and Tim Sackett’s middle son. He joins HR Famous for a candid conversation on how Gen Z views AI at work, why creative teams are skeptical, and what’s missing from most company rollouts. C…

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EP121 | Gen Z Isn’t Waiting - They’re Redefining Work on Their Terms 47:18

3M ago47:18

47:18

The workforce is shifting. Expectations are changing. And if companies aren’t paying attention, they’re already behind. Enter Danielle Farage, a leading voice bridging the gap between Gen Z and the workplace. She joins Tim Sackett to expose the disconnect - why leadership still doesn’t understand what younger workers want, why traditional career pa…

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EP120 | Why Hiring Is Broken & What Elon Got Right - An Unfiltered Session with Tim Sackett 24:40

3M ago24:40

24:40

Hiring is broken - but not for the reasons you think. Recruiters flood hiring managers with candidates, yet decision-makers hesitate to pull the trigger. The process drags, top talent walks, and organizations pay the price. Tim Sackett isn’t here to sugarcoat it. In this unfiltered solo session, he lays out why the hiring machine is failing and wha…

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EP119 | The Silent AI Revolution Reshaping HR Right Now 35:20

3M ago35:20

35:20

AI is infiltrating HR in ways no one’s talking about - yet. The shift isn’t coming. It’s already here. And if you’re not paying attention, you’re already behind. Enter Madeline Laurano, a leading analyst who’s been tracking AI’s silent takeover of HR technology. She joins Tim Sackett to break down what’s really happening beneath the surface - how A…

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EP118 | DEI is Disappearing and Gen Z is Struggling. What Comes Next? 39:11

3M ago39:11

39:11

Marcus Stewart, Professor and Department Chair at Bentley University, has been studying workforce dynamics for years - and now, he’s watching the DEI movement take a nosedive while Gen Z struggles to find its footing in the workplace. In this episode, Marcus joins me to break down two of the biggest workplace shifts happening right now: the quiet r…

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EP117 | Meet the Founder Taking on Ghost Jobs 40:09

4M ago40:09

40:09

Jon Stross, Co-founder and CEO of Greenhouse, has been making headlines - but not for the reasons you'd expect. In this episode, Jon joins Tim Sackett to tackle the growing problem of 'ghost jobs,' those elusive listings that leave candidates feeling duped and disheartened. But are companies really out to deceive, or is there more beneath the surfa…

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E116 - The Future of HR Tech, AI, & ChatGPT 36:26

2y ago36:26

36:26

On episode 116 of The HR Famous Podcast, long-time HR leaders (and friends) Madeline Laurano, Jessica Lee, and Tim Sackett come together to discuss their favorite Super Bowl commercials, Chat GPT, and how you can utilize AI to be a better leader. Listen below and be sure to subscribe, rate, and review (iTunes) and follow (Spotify)! :30 - JLee had C…

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E115 - Recruiter Experience Matters! (err. All Employee's Experience Matters!) 43:41

2+ y ago43:41

43:41

On episode 115 of The HR Famous Podcast, long-time HR leaders (and friends) Madeline Laurano, Jessica Lee and Tim Sackett come together to discuss Ted Lasso, the everchanging recruiter experience, and Tim’s experience with the Michigan State shooting. Listen below and be sure to subscribe, rate, and review (iTunes) and follow (Spotify)! 1:45 - Ted …

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Childcare is a persistent issue for employers & Advice for Young Professionals 36:47

2+ y ago36:47

36:47

On episode 114 of The HR Famous Podcast, long-time HR leaders (and friends) Jessica Lee and Tim Sackett come together to discuss their favorite (and least favorite) Oscar-nominated movies, the difficulty of finding childcare, and how to handle annoying entry-level job tasks. Listen below and be sure to subscribe, rate, and review (iTunes) and follo…

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Are Remote Employees Becoming Less Engaged? 35:45

2+ y ago35:45

35:45

On episode 113 of The HR Famous Podcast, long-time HR leaders (and friends) Jessica Lee and Tim Sackett come together to discuss Chat GPT and Tim’s utopian view if remote employees are more or less engaged and how we should be doing holiday parties. Listen below and be sure to subscribe, rate, and review (iTunes) and follow (Spotify)! 2:00 - Tim sa…

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Are Employees Unrealistic About Pay Raises? 35:25

2+ y ago35:25

35:25

On episode 112 of The HR Famous Podcast, long-time HR leaders (and friends) Jessica Lee, Madeline Laurano, and Tim Sackett come together to discuss what they’re hoping to learn in 2023, the extra burden placed on women in Executive level roles, and unrealistic hopes for pay increases. Listen below and be sure to subscribe, rate, and review (iTunes)…

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Can you Freelance Your HR Shop? 39:07

2+ y ago39:07

39:07

On episode 111 of The HR Famous Podcast, long-time HR leaders (and friends) Jessica Lee, Madeline Laurano, and Tim Sackett come together to discuss 2022 and give their thoughts about this year in HR and talent. Listen below and be sure to subscribe, rate, and review (iTunes) and follow (Spotify)! 1:00 - Tim asks the crew what their favorite TV show…

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E109 - Recession Proofing Your Career w/ KD and Sacks 34:49

2+ y ago34:49

34:49

On episode 109 of The HR Famous Podcast, long-time HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett and Kris Dunn come together to discuss the rise of tech layoffs, Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter, and how to be a recession-proof recruiter. Listen below and be sure to subscribe, rate, and review (iTunes) and follow (Spotify)! 1:30 - Tim shares that it feels…

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E108 - Creepy Bosses and Cool Moms! 39:11

2+ y ago39:11

39:11

On episode 108 of The HR Famous Podcast, long-time HR leaders (and friends) Jessica Lee, Madeline Laurano, and Tim Sackett come together to discuss problematic executives, all the functions HR serves, and Tim’s campus recruiting experience! Listen below and be sure to subscribe, rate, and review (iTunes) and follow (Spotify)! 1:00 - JLee asks the c…

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E107 - What would it take to get an HR Executive to Come to Your HR Conference? 40:59

2+ y ago40:59

40:59

On episode 107 of The HR Famous Podcast, long-time HR leaders (and friends) Jessica Lee, Madeline Laurano, and Tim Sackett come together to discuss all things 2022 HR Tech! 1:30 - Tim has recently been on the conference circuit, and he loves the in-person energy! 2:00 - JLee was recently speaking at an event, and she was asked for pictures after he…

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E106 - Which Recruiter's Are Most Likely to be Laid Off! 39:27

2+ y ago39:27

39:27

On episode 106 of The HR Famous Podcast, long-time HR leaders (and friends) Madeline Laurano and Tim Sackett with special friend Kyle Lagunas come together to discuss Global TA day, the first people to be laid off in a recession, and why recruiters won’t be laid off as quickly as we think. Listen below and be sure to subscribe, rate, and review (iT…

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E105 - Work Spouses and at What Years Should We Celebrate Service Awards? 36:54

2+ y ago36:54

36:54

On episode 105 of The HR Famous Podcast, long-time HR leaders (and friends) Madeline Laurano, Jessica Lee, and Tim Sackett come together to discuss work spouses, length of service awards, and the best new candle to buy as a gift! Listen below and be sure to subscribe, rate, and review (iTunes) and follow (Spotify)! 2:00 - Tim’s headed on a summer v…

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104 - The Big Regret - How's that new job? 40:39

3y ago40:39

40:39

On episode 104 of The HR Famous Podcast, long-time HR leaders (and friends) Madeline Laurano, Jessica Lee, and Tim Sackett come together to discuss catalogs, the follow-up to The Great Recession, and Tesla’s latest drama. Listen below and be sure to subscribe, rate, and review (iTunes) and follow (Spotify)! 2:15 - Does anyone still get catalogs? Ti…

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103 - How to Make a Viral LinkedIn Post, Is Hiring Slowing Down? 33:50

3y ago33:50

33:50

On episode 103 of The HR Famous Podcast, long-time HR leaders (and friends) Madeline Laurano, Jessica Lee, and Tim Sackett come together to summer vacation, whether hiring is slowing down or not, and the type of LinkedIn posts that go viral. Listen below and be sure to subscribe, rate, and review (iTunes) and follow (Spotify)! 2:00 - It’s officiall…

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102 - Hiring TV Stars and Ghosting 39:06

3y ago39:06

39:06

On episode 102 of The HR Famous Podcast, long-time HR leaders (and friends) Madeline Laurano, Jessica Lee, and Tim Sackett come together to discuss hiring reality TV stars, ghosting of new hires, and if ghosting in the dating world is seeping into the work world. Listen below and be sure to subscribe, rate, and review (iTunes) and follow (Spotify)!…

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101 - Plastic Straws, Female Breadwinners, and Husband Cooks 37:11

3y ago37:11

37:11

On episode 101 of The HR Famous Podcast, long-time HR leaders (and friends) Madeline Laurano, Jessica Lee, and Tim Sackett come together to discuss paper straws, female breadwinners, and how people react when a husband cooks more for his family than his wife. Listen below and be sure to subscribe, rate, and review (iTunes) and follow (Spotify)! :30…

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100 - The Gang Celebrates Episode 100 of HR Famous 42:49

3y ago42:49

42:49

On episode 100 of The HR Famous Podcast, long-time HR leaders (and friends) Kris Dunn, Jessica Lee, and Tim Sackett come together for their 100th episode! They discuss what they remember, what they struggled with and what they loved in doing 100 episodes of HR Famous together! Listen below and be sure to subscribe, rate, and review (iTunes) and fol…

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99 - Periods In The Workplace 41:54

3y ago41:54

41:54

On episode 99 of The HR Famous Podcast, long-time HR leaders (and friends) Madeline Laurano, Jessica Lee, and Tim Sackett come together to discuss our new co-host, mailing lists, and periods in the workplace! Listen below and be sure to subscribe, rate, and review (iTunes) and follow (Spotify)! 2:00 - We have a new co-host! We’re excited to welcome…

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98 - Coffee Rules and KD's New Job 39:58

3y ago39:58

39:58

On episode 98 of The HR Famous Podcast, long-time HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett, Jessica Lee and Kris Dunn come together to discussl coffee rules of the office, KD’s new job, and changes to the podcast! Listen below (click this link if you don’t see the player) and be sure to subscribe, rate, and review (Apple Podcasts) and follow (Spotify)!…

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97 - Standing Desk Etiquette, When to Get a Coach 40:06

3+ y ago40:06

40:06

On episode 97 of The HR Famous Podcast, long-time HR leaders (and friends) Kris Dunn, Jessica Lee, and Tim Sackett come together to discuss Station Eleven, standing desk etiquette, and the phenomenon of life coaching. Be sure to subscribe, rate, and review (iTunes) and follow (Spotify)! 1:45 - Any Station Eleven fans? Tim feels some kinship because…

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96 - Inflation Pressure on Pay, Calendly Power Plays 42:42

3+ y ago42:42

42:42

On episode 96 of The HR Famous Podcast, long-time HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett, Jessica Lee and Kris Dunn come together to discuss a reported uptick in Glassdoor reviews mentioning inflation and the power dynamics (or lack thereof) of making someone use your Calendly scheduler. Listen below (click this link if you don’t see the player) and …

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95 - Future of Sourcing/Outbound Recruiting with Shannon Pritchett of HireEZ (formerly Hiretual) 40:02

3+ y ago40:02

40:02

On episode 95 of The HR Famous Podcast, long-time HR leader Tim Sackett is joined by HireEZ’s (formerly Hiretual) CMO, Shannon Pritchett, to discusses Outbound Recruiting strategies and the real struggles of modern TA. Listen below (click this link if you don’t see the player) and be sure to subscribe, rate, and review (Apple Podcasts) and follow (…

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94 - Wordle and Letting People Choose WFH Days 38:05

3+ y ago38:05

38:05

On episode 94 of The HR Famous Podcast, long-time HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett and Jessica Lee come together to discuss bathrooms in the workplace, Wordle, and why you shouldn’t let your employees choose their WFH days. Listen below and be sure to subscribe, rate, and review (iTunes) and follow (Spotify)! 1:30 - KD is out sick this week! Ju…

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93 - Eating on Work Video Calls - Right or Wrong? 37:09

3+ y ago37:09

37:09

On episode 93 of The HR Famous Podcast, long-time HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett, Jessica Lee and Kris Dunn come together to discuss eating on video calls, hiring during the holidays, and choosing your own salary and benefits. Listen below (click this link if you don’t see the player) and be sure to subscribe, rate, and review (Apple Podcasts…

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92 - Making HR & Recruiting More Like Uber 39:31

3+ y ago39:31

39:31

On episode 92 of The HR Famous Podcast, long-time HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett, Jessica Lee and Kris Dunn come together to discuss how HR and Recruiting could be more like Uber, then shift to the promise of legal immigration in the USA to help fight worker shortage issues. Listen below (click this link if you don’t see the player) and be su…

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91 - The Train Wreck of Zoom-Based Layoffs at Better.com 41:28

3+ y ago41:28

41:28

On episode 91 of The HR Famous Podcast, long-time HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett and Kris Dunn come together to discuss Jeff Bezos’ carbon footprint and the major blunder related to Zoom-based layoffs at better.com. Listen below (click this link if you don’t see the player) and be sure to subscribe, rate, and review (Apple Podcasts) and follo…

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90 - Does Wearing Company Apparel on Zoom Build Culture (?) and HBO's Succession 41:22

3+ y ago41:22

41:22

On episode 90 of The HR Famous Podcast, long-time HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett, Jessica Lee and Kris Dunn come together to discuss characters on HBO's Succession, wearing company branded apparel on Zoom calls to attempt to build culture, and increases in health insurance costs. Listen below (click this link if you don’t see the player) and …

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89 - Letting Normal Employees Make Hires & Helping Your Kids w/Job Offers 39:36

3+ y ago39:36

39:36

On episode 89 of The HR Famous Podcast, long-time HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett, Jessica Lee and Kris Dunn come together to discuss gifted book recommendations, letting employees hire for new roles, and helping your children negotiate job offers. Listen below (click this link if you don’t see the player) and be sure to subscribe, rate, and r…

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88 - The Elon Musk Show - Could You Be His HR Leader? 47:10

3+ y ago47:10

47:10

On episode 88 of The HR Famous Podcast, long-time HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett, Jessica Lee and Kris Dunn come together to discuss Elon Musk as a maverick leader (his move of HQ location without discussing with leadership team, firing of longtime assistant, etc) and whether they could work for him as his SVP of HR. Drinking at Michigan Stat…

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87 - OSHA Vaccine Mandates + Millennial Fear of Gen Z 38:03

3+ y ago38:03

38:03

On episode 87 of The HR Famous Podcast, long-time HR leaders (and friends) long-time HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett and Jessica Lee come together to discuss the new vaccine mandates and Millennial Fear of Gen Z. Welcome to grown up world, Millennials! The kids are crazy! Listen below (click this link if you don’t see the player) and be sure t…

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86 - Adam Grant's Future of Work, Future of Multi-Tasking in Meetings 34:02

3+ y ago34:02

34:02

On episode 86 of The HR Famous Podcast, long-time HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett, Jessica Lee and Kris Dunn come together to discuss new Peloton users, Blink 182, how to multitask during in-person meetings, and Adam Grant’s future of work. Listen below (click this link if you don’t see the player) and be sure to subscribe, rate, and review (A…

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85 - How Many Hours a Week Should You Work? 36:46

3+ y ago36:46

36:46

On episode 85 of The HR Famous Podcast, long-time HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett, Jessica Lee and Kris Dunn come together to discuss the differences between Big 10 and SEC football games, how many hours a week we work, and whether America is ready for a 4-day work week. Listen below (click this link if you don’t see the player) and be sure to…

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84 - Should You Send That Email at 9pm? 41:14

3+ y ago41:14

41:14

On episode 84 of The HR Famous Podcast, long-time HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett, Jessica Lee and Kris Dunn come together to discuss business travel during the pandemic, sending late night emails, and whether you should opt out of a group message. Listen below (click this link if you don’t see the player) and be sure to subscribe, rate, and r…

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83 - Zillow Remote Comp & JLee's New Job 44:39

3+ y ago44:39

44:39

On episode 83 of The HR Famous Podcast, long-time HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett, Jessica Lee and Kris Dunn come together to discuss Halloween at work, Zillow’s new remote comp approach, and JLee’s new job! Listen below (click this link if you don’t see the player) and be sure to subscribe, rate, and review (Apple Podcasts) and follow (Spotif…

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82 - Gen Z Job Hopping and TikTok Recruiting 39:11

3+ y ago39:11

39:11

On episode 82 of The HR Famous Podcast, long-time HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett, Jessica Lee and Kris Dunn come together to discuss TikTok hiring, recruitment marketing on social media, and Gen Z job hopping. Listen below (click this link if you don’t see the player) and be sure to subscribe, rate, and review (Apple Podcasts) and follow (Spo…

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81 - Theranos Work Texts and Proposed Paid Leave Bill 43:40

3+ y ago43:40

43:40

On episode 81 of The HR Famous Podcast, long-time HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett, Jessica Lee and Kris Dunn come together to discuss texting in the workplace, the Theranos trial, and the proposed paid leave bill. Listen below (click this link if you don’t see the player) and be sure to subscribe, rate, and review (Apple Podcasts) and follow (…

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80 - Women Who Hire Men Who Listen, HR Event Vaccine Mandates 36:10

3+ y ago36:10

36:10

On episode 80 of The HR Famous Podcast, long-time HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett and Kris Dunn come together to discuss hiring men to listen to you, generational wealth gaps and how money is dispersed generationally, and in-person HR conferences! Listen below (click this link if you don’t see the player) and be sure to subscribe, rate, and re…

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79 - Why Are Males Increasingly Opting Out of College? 39:17

3+ y ago39:17

39:17

On episode 79 of The HR Famous Podcast, long-time HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett, Jessica Lee and Kris Dunn come together to discuss the declining participation rate of males across colleges and universities in America. Listen below (click this link if you don’t see the player) and be sure to subscribe, rate, and review (Apple Podcasts) and f…

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78 - Campus Recruiting & When Firing HR Pros Goes Wrong 36:13

3+ y ago36:13

36:13

On episode 78 of The HR Famous Podcast, long-time HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett, Jessica Lee and Kris Dunn come together to discuss campus recruiting, how terminated employees can cause damage, and some of our favorite firing horror stories. Listen below (click this link if you don’t see the player) and be sure to subscribe, rate, and review…

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77 - Lululemon Culture Issues and Definition of an Entry Level Job 42:03

3+ y ago42:03

42:03

On episode 77 of The HR Famous Podcast, long-time HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett, Jessica Lee and Kris Dunn come together to discuss what back to school shopping looks like, Lululemon’s culture issues, and what a real entry-level job looks like. Listen below (click this link if you don’t see the player) and be sure to subscribe, rate, and rev…

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76 - Employees With a Secret 2nd Remote Job, Google Cuts Pay for WFH FTEs 40:03

4y ago40:03

40:03

On episode 76 of The HR Famous Podcast, long-time HR leaders (and friends) Tim Sackett, Jessica Lee and Kris Dunn come together to discuss back to school season, Google’s new internal calculator for pay cuts, and secretly working 2 remote jobs. Listen below (click this link if you don’t see the player) and be sure to subscribe, rate, and review (Ap…

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