The HR Lady, Podcast
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 and International Business Times, Wendy Sellers, “The HR Lady®, a seasoned HR consultant, educator, and author, delves into the core of management challenges, leadership development, and becoming an employer of choice with authenticity and a refreshing directness. Wendy’s no-nonsense attitude, and her co-host JC are here to spice up your management game. JC, who is a rockstar and event emcee with an amazing radio voice, and many expert guests offer actionable strategies and a touch of humor to lighten the load. Tune in to transform the way you think about HR, management, and leadership. Whether you are an HR professional, a manager looking to enhance your leadership skills, or someone interested in the complexities of workplace management, “The HR Lady” is your go-to resource for expert insights and real-world solutions. Craving more? Check out Wendy’s trainings, membership programs, and management books too @ https://thehrlady.com ”The HR Lady®” podcast has merged with the ”HR Empowerment” podcast. Wendy and JC are hosts of that podcast too, so it just makes sense. Plus listeners will now get SHRM/ HRCI credits for tuning in via the HR Empowerment website. Simply go to https://auroratrainingadvantage.com/podcasts/hr-empowerment/ and set up an account (free).
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Episodes
Thursday May 25, 2023
Thursday May 25, 2023
Approaching someone about their behavior that makes you feel uncomfortable or disrespected can be a sensitive topic, and it's important to handle it with tact and respect. The goal is to open up a conversation, not to accuse or blame.
In a private and calm setting
Using "I" statements to express your feelings
Requesting change in behavior
Being assertive and straightforward
Asking for understanding
Using a neutral tone
Wednesday May 17, 2023
Wednesday May 17, 2023
How to survive being a one person HR department?
Listen to Wendy Sellers briefly explain how to survive being a one person HR department: planning, organization, using technology and training managers.
Wednesday May 10, 2023
Wednesday May 10, 2023
Legal considerations and advice from Wendy Sellers, The HR Lady, for conducting terminations and layoffs, even if they are not called layoffs. Be concerned if you have involuntarily terminated more than 1 person in the past 6 months.
"Oh, we choose people based on performance/ behavior not demographics. Oh so you discuss performance/ behavior with employees and document that too? Umm, nope. Well....you have legal concerns then."
Thursday Apr 20, 2023
Thursday Apr 20, 2023
Advice from Wendy Sellers, The HR Lady on conducting stay interviews. Stay interviews are an essential tool for employee retention and engagement. By conducting these interviews, you can identify the reasons employees stay with your organization and address any concerns that might lead to their departure. Listen to some best practices for conducting stay interviews.
Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
Tuesday Apr 18, 2023
Axel Neff, our guest today, has amazing and unique experience across multiple lines of business. He currently works in the recruiting space helping to ensure candidates have a leg up in the world of online recruiting. Listen here before Axel gets famous (again).
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