HR Stories Podcast - A Lesson in Every Story!
by John Thalheimer, MS Org Leadership and Chuck Simikian, SPHR, SHRM-SCP
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Ep161: Clarity. Capabilities. Capacity. Change Your Workplaces Today.
May 12, 2026
16m 35s
Ep160: You Can Pump... If We're Staffed
Apr 28, 2026
18m 11s
Ep159: Friction-Causing Jolts Making Your Employees Quit
Apr 21, 2026
23m 42s
Ep158: Succession - It doesn't need to be TV-worthy drama
Apr 14, 2026
21m 44s
Ep157: The Changing Landscape of Internships
Apr 7, 2026
23m 31s
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| 5/12/26 | Ep161: Clarity. Capabilities. Capacity. Change Your Workplaces Today. | Send us Fan Mail Most HR advice misses the real secret to building thriving teams and it’s not just about training or benefits. On this episode, leadership guru John shares a powerful, simple framework for transforming your workplace from the inside out. Discover how clarity, capabilities, and capacity can be the game-changers for your team’s decision-making, motivation, and energy. John reveals how understanding and enhancing these three ingredients can lead to higher engagement, better de... | 16m 35s | ||||||
| 4/28/26 | Ep160: You Can Pump... If We're Staffed | Send us Fan Mail When a medical facility told a new mother that she could take a couple of minutes to pump ONLY if they were well-staffed, it wasn't a benefit they were withholding. They took away her rights. While it's easy for managers to feel that following the law is getting in the way of the operation, it's important for them to understand how the law works and where there isn't any room for exceptions. Support the show Our new book...The Ultimate Guide to HR: Checklists Edition i... | 18m 11s | ||||||
| 4/21/26 | Ep159: Friction-Causing Jolts Making Your Employees Quit | Send us Fan Mail When your employees experience moments of friction that make them question their relationship with their job or the company they work for, you want to make sure there's enough "love in the tank" to sustain their relationship with the job. How do you get ahead of these moments of friction to make sure the overall satisfaction in the job outweighs the frustrations they encounter? Support the show Our new book...The Ultimate Guide to HR: Checklists Edition is now AVAILABLE!&nbs... | 23m 42s | ||||||
| 4/14/26 | Ep158: Succession - It doesn't need to be TV-worthy drama | Send us Fan Mail Having a solid succession plan at your company can not only help you have the right people to fill a role and provide clarity for your employees, but it could also save you from a lawsuit. In today's story, you'll see that even the EEOC couldn't escape a court battle when an employee claimed their succession plan was exclusionary and violated their own laws. Were the claims accurate? Listen to find out! Support the show Our new book...The Ultimate Guide to HR: Checklists Edi... | 21m 44s | ||||||
| 4/7/26 | Ep157: The Changing Landscape of Internships | Send us Fan Mail Internships have long been seen as stepping stones in careers, but recent developments have raised serious questions about their structure and compensation. As corporate America grapples with evolving norms, young professionals must navigate this changing landscape. In this episode, we’ll explore the current state of internships, the implications of recent legal cases, and what you can do to protect yourself in this competitive field. Support the show Our new book...The Ulti... | 23m 31s | ||||||
| 3/31/26 | Ep156: Discrimination By Customer Request | Send us Fan Mail When a patient requests that they re-assign a home-health nurse because they didn't want them to be black, the company made a dangerous and costly agreement to try and make the customer happy. Can customers make requests based on discriminatory reasons and, if they do, how do you handle it? Support the show Our new book...The Ultimate Guide to HR: Checklists Edition is now AVAILABLE! Go to UltimateGuidetoHR.com to Get HR Right: and Avoid Costly Mistakes. Certified and... | 15m 28s | ||||||
| 3/24/26 | Ep155: Let Your Employees Gossip (Kind Of) | Send us Fan Mail Office gossip is an unavoidable fixture of the work environment and can even have benefits to the relationships your teams build. But when does it cross the line? When is concern around gossip just a manager's ego talking? And what does gossip actually point to as the real issue in the workplace? Listen to Chuck and John break it down for you on this weeks episode with a five-part solution to tackling gossip head on. Support the show Our new book...The Ultimate Guide t... | 19m 31s | ||||||
| 3/17/26 | Ep154: The End of Women's Retreats? Not Exactly. | Send us Fan Mail When Coca Cola hosted a company-sponsored networking event for female employees, the flag was raised to the EEOC for discrimination. So does this mean that women's retreats and networking groups have seen their final days? Not exactly. How you approach these events can make all the difference; from who you invite to how you advertise it, it's important to be mindful every step of the way. Support the show Our new book...The Ultimate Guide to HR: Checklists Edition is n... | 18m 21s | ||||||
| 3/11/26 | Ep153: Can you do everything right and still get sued? | Send us Fan Mail When you have a legitimate reason to terminate an employee, can they still sue you? The answer may make you feel uneasy. While you can't stop a lawsuit from coming your direction, you can be prepared with a solid defense if you have the right documentation. Support the show Our new book...The Ultimate Guide to HR: Checklists Edition is now AVAILABLE! Go to UltimateGuidetoHR.com to Get HR Right: and Avoid Costly Mistakes. Certified and approved for 3 SHRM Recerti... | 17m 24s | ||||||
| 2/24/26 | Ep152: AI in HR - While the Courts Decide, What You Need to Think About | Send us Fan Mail AI is here and there are ongoing court cases to determine the legality of using it for screening candidates. While the courts work to determine their position, there are steps and ways of thinking that HR professionals need to keep in mind. Don't wait for AI to happen to your organization - prepare for how you can use it safely. Support the show Our new book...The Ultimate Guide to HR: Checklists Edition is now AVAILABLE! Go to UltimateGuidetoHR.com to Get H... | 22m 24s | ||||||
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| 2/3/26 | Ep150: HR in the News - Shifts in the job market and what it really means | Send us Fan Mail Chuck and John discuss the latest news in the HR world, including impacts of the weather, a recent EEOC decision, a shift to return to office response, and a changing job market. Could 2026 be the year of the great turnover? Find out what it could mean for you and your company. Support the show Our new book...The Ultimate Guide to HR: Checklists Edition is now AVAILABLE! Go to UltimateGuidetoHR.com to Get HR Right: and Avoid Costly Mistakes. Certified and approv... | 21m 48s | ||||||
| 1/27/26 | Ep149: Q&A - Managing Emotional Responses | Send us Fan Mail Welcome to another Listener Q&A with The Team at HR Stories! Today's episode goes into these questions: Can an employee be disciplined for misuse of intermittent FMLA?Can you change someone’s ADA accommodations?What do we have to pay for when it comes to USERRA?What are the biggest mistakes with handling discrimination complaints and how do you avoid retaliation? C-Suite PerspectivesElevate how you lead with insight from today’s most influential executives.Listen on: Appl... | 38m 55s | ||||||
| 1/20/26 | Ep148: Planning for Employment Law Changes in 2026 - Pt 2 | Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to part two of the Employment Law series, where the team looks at changes coming to the laws *you need to know about* in 2026. In this episode, follow along as the team provides some guidance on the following issues: - The impact of the National Labor Relation Board reaching quorum. - Independent Contractor classification may be in flux with the Department of Labor decisions. - Expect changes to non-competes. - States are doing the heavy lifting with emplo... | 29m 04s | ||||||
| 1/13/26 | Ep147: Planning for Employment Law Changes in 2026 - Pt 1 | Send us Fan Mail Part 1 - The start of the year is bringing a lot of uncertainty for those in HR. We are expecting a lot of change from a federal level and are waiting to see what the impact will be. Listen to what Chuck and John suggest you keep an eye out for as we head into the start of the year with the following topics: Changes to independent contractor statuses may be leading companies to hiring as temp employeesMinimum wage rules are no longer uniform, causing some HR teams to be caugh... | 31m 38s | ||||||
| 12/16/25 | Ep146: The Best of 2025 | Send us Fan Mail As we all prepare to wrap up our 2025 and head into 2026, we take a moment to reflect on some of the most important issues that have faced Human Resources professionals this year. It has been quite the year for everyone as we adjust to a new administration putting unprecedented policy changes in place. As you plan for the start of your next year, take time to listen to the key pieces of information The Team has prepared for you and keep listening in to keep up with the most i... | 26m 19s | ||||||
| 12/9/25 | Ep145: Hot Topics - Rolling Layoffs and reduced trust. Are you ready for 2026? | Send us Fan Mail This week on Hot Topics, the team touches on the following topics and more: Rolling layoffs are becoming more of a trend. Reducing the workforce 50 or fewer employees at a time could be a way for companies to save face and avoid reporting requirements. What are the implications of this on the remaining workforce? Studies show increases in anxiety are just the tip of the iceberg.Proximity bias - Does it show up in your workplace? The future of remote work starts with clarity a... | 34m 06s | ||||||
| 12/2/25 | Ep144: Moldy Misery - The Importance of Tracking Your Efforts | Send us Fan Mail After an employee asks for an accommodation of working from home due to mold concerns, things get complicated. But in this instance, you'll see how important it was that the employer recorded all of their efforts taken along the way when they say that working from home is not a reasonable accommodation. Follow along with the team as they review the important steps to take when it comes to ADA accommodations - making sure you don't get caught OVER accommodating. C... | 31m 11s | ||||||
| 12/1/25 | Ep143: Q&A - Do I have to let ICE in? | Send us Fan Mail Welcome to another Listener Q&A with The Team at HR Stories! Today's episode goes into these questions: 1. We’ve had a couple of sexual harassment complaints that don’t seem serious. Do we HAVE to investigate all of them? 2. A male says that he has a religious belief that he cannot work alone with a woman. Is this an accommodation that we must abide by? 3. What do you do if ICE shows up at your workplace? C-Suite PerspectivesElevate how you lead with insight from toda... | 26m 19s | ||||||
| 11/18/25 | Ep142: A Six Million Dollar Mistake | Send us Fan Mail When two sisters who own a Dairy Queen are on the receiving end of a pay violation lawsuit, they are stunned. They’ve worked hard to create a “second chances” work environment and always paid their employees on time - even giving employees advances when they need it. They quickly learned that the lawsuit wasn’t for neglecting to pay their employees, but rather the frequency at which they paid them. Today’s story emphasizes the importance of knowing state laws to avoid a sneak... | 17m 38s | ||||||
| 11/4/25 | Ep141: Q&A - Tattoos and the Risks of Case-by-Case Policies | Send us Fan Mail Welcome to another Listener Q&A with The Team at HR Stories! Today's episode goes into these questions: Can you create a policy about tattoos and piercings?Can we leave details out of the handbook that we want to handle case-by-case?Can a anxiety from a workplace incident be considered a disability and require reasonable accommodation? Support the show Our new book...The Ultimate Guide to HR: Checklists Edition is now AVAILABLE! Go to UltimateGuidetoHR.com to Get H... | 19m 12s | ||||||
| 10/29/25 | Ep140: Work 32 hours a week whenever works best for you! | Send us Fan Mail In this week’s Hot Topics, Chuck and John talk about the following topics and more: - Companies implementing AI training across their teams - Planned salary increases for 2026 are holding steady to this year. How do we provide value for employees to retain them? - Four-day work weeks seeing a bump in employee productivity and satisfaction. Lumen SEO is taking it to the next level by only requiring employees to work 32 hours per week, whenever works best for them. - Robo-boss... | 23m 28s | ||||||
| 10/21/25 | Ep139: Sunday Off - The Cost of Revoking a Religious Accommodation | Send us Fan Mail When an employee’s request for Sundays off was approved — then revoked — it led to an EEOC case and a costly lesson in religious accommodation law. Chuck and John unpack how one scheduling change turned into a Title VII violation, what the Groff v. DeJoy decision means for employers, and how HR can avoid retaliation, document undue hardship, and protect the company from legal risk. C-Suite PerspectivesElevate how you lead with insight from today’s most influential executives... | 27m 36s | ||||||
| 10/14/25 | Ep138: Hot Topics - Workday is all in AI and Starbucks tells corporate to take their coffee to-go | Send us Fan Mail Workday going all in on AI, spending astronomical amounts of money investing in AI softwares and agents. With AI not going anywhere, what risks and litigation do we open ourselves to when AI starts making business decisions. Starbucks is cutting more corporate positions and closing doors on some locations. Many companies have been able to stave off layoffs by relying on retirements and not filling open roles but in this uncertain economic landscape, businesses are needing to ... | 23m 53s | ||||||
| 10/7/25 | Ep137: Q&A - I need OUT of HR! | Send us Fan Mail Welcome to another Listener Q&A with The Team at HR Stories! Today's episode goes into these questions: What should you think about when creating a lactation space?How do you handle an employee talking poorly about another employee?What is a good transition career out of HR?Can we pre-approve timesheets for someone going out on leave? Support the show Our new book...The Ultimate Guide to HR: Checklists Edition is now AVAILABLE! Go to UltimateGuidetoHR.com to Get HR... | 20m 58s | ||||||
| 9/30/25 | Ep136: Listener Q&A - Should We Pay Them? Is Hiring On Vibes Okay? | Send us Fan Mail Welcome to another Listener Q&A with The Team at HR Stories! Today's episode goes into these questions: Do you have to follow the laws of where the employee is or where the company is?Is it discrimination to not invite all employees to the 401k info session?How can you protect against discrimination in hiring when it can be so subjective how people fit into a culture?If someone chooses to work more than their 3 hour shift, can we pay them only the 3 hours?If we ask someon... | 23m 01s | ||||||
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