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Drive Thru HR

Drive Thru HR

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 DriveThru HR serves up quick and insightful conversations on the latest trends, challenges, and innovations in Human Resources. With a focus on real-world HR issues, each episode delivers practical advice and expert perspectives to help professionals navigate the evolving workplace landscape. Fast, focused and forward-thinking. Since 2010.All rights reserved by WRKdefined Career Success Economics Management Management & Leadership
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  • Navigating the Future of Employee Relations

    Navigating the Future of Employee Relations
    May 16 2025
    In this episode of DriveThruHR, Michael VanDervort and Robin Schooling engage with Rebecca Trotsky, Chief People Officer at HR Acuity, discussing the evolution of employee relations, the importance of talent development, and the role of technology in HR. They explore the significance of communities like empowER in improving HR practices, the necessity of continuous learning, how HR tech has changed employee relations, and the adaptability of HR professionals across various industries. The conversation ends with a fun speed round of HR-related questions, emphasizing the human aspect of HR and the employee experience. Takeaways Employee relations have evolved into a proactive partner in the employee experience. Developing talent requires more than just sending employees to training classes. Experience is the best teacher in talent development. Standardizing employee relations metrics is essential for measuring success. The Empower community provides a supportive network for HR professionals. Continuous learning is crucial for HR practitioners to stay effective. HR skills are transferable across different industries. Building relationships is key to effective leadership in HR. Daily interactions with management shape the employee experience. Community engagement helps alleviate the loneliness often felt in HR roles. Sound Bites "Experience itself is the teacher." "You learn by doing in HR." "We all need ongoing training to stay fresh."
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    28 mins
  • Real HR: Insights From Robin Schooling

    Real HR: Insights From Robin Schooling
    May 10 2025
    In this episode of DriveThruHR, Michael turns the mic on his longtime co-host, Robin Schooling, about her brand-new book, Real HR: What It Is, What It Can Be, and How to Get There. What unfolds is part interview, part therapy session, and part HR real-talk manifesto. Robin shares the behind-the-scenes journey of writing a book that doesn’t sugarcoat the realities of the HR trenches. From the lonely moments to the WTF ones, Real HR is about cutting through the corporate noise and saying the quiet parts out loud. Michael and Robin talk about why empathy matters (like, actually matters), how storytelling makes us better HR humans, and why HR pros must stop waiting for permission to lead with their values. Oh, and they also talk about burnout. (Because, duh, it’s HR.) TL;DL (Too Long; Didn’t Listen) Takeaways: Real HR is messy, human, and long overdue. Writing a book is like doing HR: it’s hard, personal, and not for the faint of heart. Storytelling isn’t fluff—it’s how people learn and connect. Tech is a tool, not a substitute for empathy. Burnout is rampant; community and reflection are survival gear. Robin’s not done writing. Stay tuned. Grab your coffee, your sense of humor, and maybe a stress ball—this one’s for anyone who’s ever been “voluntold” to fix the unfixable
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    35 mins
  • Labor Relatedly on DTHR: The First 100 Days—WTF Just Happened?

    Labor Relatedly on DTHR: The First 100 Days—WTF Just Happened?
    May 4 2025
    Labor Relatedly: The First 100 Days—What Just Happened? Jon Hyman and Michael VanDervort are back with another episode of Labor Relatedly, and this time, they’re tackling the whirlwind of labor and employment changes in the first 100 days of the Trump administration. DEI? Shifting priorities. EEOC? New leadership, new direction. NLRB? Buckle up. Jon and Michael break down what’s happening, what’s coming next, and what it all means for employers trying to keep up. No fluff, no sugarcoating—just straight talk on the evolving world of labor policy.
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    29 mins

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