We are in a global pandemic. Many non-essential businesses that cannot set up work-from-home capabilities either due to the nature of their work or because doing so does not fit their business design are reducing hours or closing down indefinitely. And with these closures come many questions and concerns by the workforce. Minneapolis-based employment attorney,…
Frank Roche is a baby boomer who had a portfolio career before it was cool. He’s been a writer and a journalist, a technologist, and a corporate advisor at very Senior levels. He’s also a podcaster with two podcasts, one about postcards, and another about his journey with pancreatic cancer. Frank is also a long-term…
Punk Rock HR Episode 101: This episode covers some of your questions about Coronavirus and how your employer should and shouldn’t behave. To help me explore this topic, Minneapolis-based employment attorney, Kate Bischoff joins me. She’s an expert on work and in the world of politics. She understands how power works at an organization, and…
The world, as we know, is changing. The world of HR is changing too. While we can remain cynical about all things HR, Lars Schmidt offers a different perspective. Lars is the Founder of Amplify and Co-Founder of HR Open Source. He’s spent 20 years in HR and recruiting building talent strategies for a broad…
Punk Rock HR Episode 99: This week’s guest has always inspired me not to be a sucker. Frank Roche is one of America’s leading experts on executive compensation and benefits. He is a baby boomer who had a portfolio career before it was cool. He’s been a writer and a journalist, a technologist, and a…
When I was very young, I embodied what it means to be punk rock, including having a shaved head and piercings. One day, this jerk I worked with asked, “Who do you think you are, a Punk Rock HR?” And my answer was,” Yeah, man. I do.” Punk Rock HR is a fantastic name, brand,…
Punk Rock HR Episode 98 Meet former HR leader turned writer, speaker, and entrepreneur, Lars Schmidt. Lars is a columnist for Fast Company, and the owner of an executive search firm called Amplify Talent. He is also the founder of a podcast that is kicking butt and taking names. The 21st Century HR podcast explores…
Punk Rock HR Episode 97: Spoiler alert! Nobody’s fixing work, not even me. I’m not living up to the Let’s Fix Work brand promise, and there’s nothing worse than a brand that doesn’t deliver. So, it’s time to flip the script. It’s time to say good-bye to Let’s Fix Work and hello to a podcast…
Breakthrough Strategist, inspirational speaker, and author Simon T. Bailey joined me on my podcast to talk about customer service, how to enjoy work, and how to love your life. His latest book, Be the Spark: Five Platinum Service Principles for Creating Customers for Life, walks readers through how to attract and retain customers in a…
What do school lunches and fixing work have in common? Dan Giusti, that’s what. Dan Giusti, Founder and CEO of Brigaid, is the former Head Chef of Noma (the best restaurant in the world) and now works in school kitchens. Since 2016, his company Brigaid has collaborated with K through 12 school districts to support…