HR Unplugged

What Is HR's Business Impact? Help the C-Suite See HR's Strategic Influence

What’s stopping HR leaders from being heard in the boardroom? It’s not always about strategy or experience. Often, it’s about how they communicate their value and impact. Host Vanessa Brulotte sits ...

2025-09-30

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Are You a Dream Manager? How to Help Employees Set and Achieve Goals

Are your employees just working, or are they growing, too? Many people feel stuck at work because no one’s ever asked them about their dreams. But what if you made space for that conversation? Kate ...

2025-09-16

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Building a Top Talent Destination: BambooHR's Nancy Boyce on Employer Brands

What makes a workplace truly stand out to job seekers?  It’s not just the perks or the pay. It’s the story you tell and the experience you deliver. In this episode, Vanessa Brulotte sits down w...

2025-09-02

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No Tax on Overtime? Not Exactly. Compliance Changes You Need to Know in 2025

What does “No Tax on Overtime” mean for your employees? With the passing of the One Big Beautiful Bill (OB3), it’s easy to feel overwhelmed by what’s changing. Colleen Rynne, Senior Manager of Payrol...

2025-08-19

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The AI Skeptic's Guide to Hiring Better, Faster

AI is shaking up industries everywhere, including HR. But how much influence should technology have over the hiring process? Nancy Boyce, Senior Employer Brand Manager at BambooHR, joins host Vanessa...

2025-08-05

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Tell Better HR Data Stories: The Mindset Shift You Need in 2025

HR was always meant to be a strategic partner to businesses, but it’s not always recognized that way. In this episode, Vanessa Brulotte speaks with Amy Mencarelli, Senior Director of People and Cultu...

2025-07-22

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Want to Keep Your People? Change Your Leadership

Perks and benefits are nice, but they aren’t enough to retain the best talent. According to Jon Franko, co-founder of Gorilla 76, employees want transparency, growth opportunities, and a culture that ...

2025-07-08

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Lee Rubin's Blueprint for Belonging in the Workplace

Building a sense of belonging at work starts with intentional effort. It’s shaped through consistent moments of connection, shared ownership, and a clear focus on community. In this episode, Vanessa ...

2025-06-24

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Replay: How Employee Recognition Impacts Retention, Culture, and Employee Engagement

Words carry weight, and genuine appreciation goes a long way in making people feel valued and motivated. In this replay episode, BambooHR’s Anita Grantham and Vanessa Brulotte chat with Trevor Larson...

2025-06-10

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How to Get the Right People in the Right Seats

Hiring the right people isn’t about luck or gut feelings. It starts with a clear, consistent process and a solid understanding of what success looks like in each role.  In this episode, Vanessa ...

2025-05-27

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How to Intentionally Map Your Career and Growth in HR

Many of us fall into our roles without actively planning our career paths. But just because you’re in a role today doesn’t mean you’re stuck forever.  In this episode of HR Unplugged, host Vanes...

2025-05-13

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The Direct Tie Between Leaders and Employee Performance

Are you leading your team or just managing them? The difference between a manager and a mentor can make all the difference. It shapes your team’s performance and longevity in the organization. In th...

2025-04-29

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How to Understand and Use Labor Market Data at Your Org

HR is a strategic function, and one of the best ways to prove it is by bringing data to the table. In this episode, host Vanessa Brulotte chats with Dr. Mallory Vachon, Chief Economist at LaborIQ, ab...

2025-04-15

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Replay: How to Get New Hires on Board with Your Company Values (with Better Onboarding)

A new hire’s first few months can make or break their long-term success at a company. This crucial period shapes their understanding of company culture, their role, and ultimately, whether they decide...

2025-04-01

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Creating the Best Work Environment for Every Generation

Today's workplaces are more diverse than ever. With employees spanning five generations, each with unique expectations, how can companies create a culture that works for everyone? In this episode, ho...

2025-03-18

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How to Create Proper Dating Policies at Work

People spend a huge portion of their lives at work, so it’s no surprise that workplace relationships happen. But without clear policies, they can lead to conflicts of interest, unprofessional behavior...

2025-03-04

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How AI Can Help HR Work Faster, Smarter, and Better

AI has been one of the biggest talking points in HR for the past five years and it has already transformed the way HR operates. Whether you are already using it in your processes or are keen to experi...

2025-02-18

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The Top Concerns for HR in the New Year

In between ongoing technological developments, new expectations from leaders, and lurking challenges, 2025 is promising to be a big year for HR teams. But how will the average HR leadership role chang...

2025-02-04

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Hiring and Retention—The Most Popular Topics from 2024

What were the hottest HR topics of 2024? From navigating tricky hiring challenges to setting employees up for success, join Anita Grantham and Vanessa Brulotte as they break down the ten most popular ...

2025-01-21

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Speed Up Your Hiring Process and Find High Quality Talent

From writing job descriptions to scheduling interviews, selecting applicants to assessing candidate quality, the hiring process is time-consuming and difficult. And after all that, the person who gets...

2025-01-14

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