HR Sessions

In this episode of Job Survival Guide, we offer 10 invaluable tips to thrive in any workplace! Tune in for an episode with practical insights to navigate and excel in your professional journey.

We are excited to start the HR Sessions podcast back up! In this episode, we are re-introducing our brand and what to expect in the coming episodes. We will post them every other Wednesday!

Fading or Future

We are thrilled to have Asa McCormick, Talent Partner for Performance Health on this episode! We touch on his journey in HR with out an HR degree, starting his career in a staffing agency and tips to stand out while applying for jobs!

We are so honored to have owner of Harmony Insights and founder of HRHotSeat, Erich Kurschat on this episode! We speak about Erich’s journey from a psychology major to a career in HR and how psych is tied into the everyday of HR. Erich also speaks to the HRHotSeat and how this became the “inclusive mastermind community” that it is today!

Welcome back for season 3! In this episode, Sydney and I have come up with 12 tips that would be helpful for anyone starting their first career. We also give an update to where we are currently in our jobs and what is ahead!

Thank you to all HR professionals that have anonymously sent in their unique stories they have handled through out their career! This is an episode that we hope opens people’s eyes to the day-to-day of an HR professional.

We are so honored to have Steve on for an exciting episode! We touch on the creation of his HR books and the beginning stages of becoming an author. Additionally, Steve breaks down how he got into his current role as Chief People Officer and how HR plays a role in our everyday life. Thank you Steve for walking us through what it means to be a leader!

In this episode we talk about what students and young professionals can do now to set them up for future positions such as a VP of CHRO! Also, we talk about balancing different functions of HR in a leadership role and how HR can contribute to business decisions and outcomes!

We have a different episode here on this season! Katie Evans, our wonderful host Sydney’s sister, has joined us to turn the dynamic around and ask us questions this time! She is in the beginning of her college career, and is seeking advice on how to navigate through internships, networking, and the job search from our perspective. She also touches on her involvement in SHRM and how that can create a wider network for her as she discovers future opportunities.

Very inspiring episode! Andrea touches on how she intentionally does things everyday to contribute to her life goals, how she establishes those, and how the start of your morning determines your whole day. Additionally, she talks about how HR cannot act as the victim in a company, and how to be a successful leader in HR. Lastly, she speaks to her powerful saying of what it looks to live by default vs. design!

Changing it up a bit! In this episode we have 3 guests from LIDS that are a part of the talent team! They all discussed how they got into HR from a previous opportunity that wasn’t in this field. We also touched on how their talent structure aligns with the rest of the HR functions in their company and how individuals can stand out against others in an interview!

In this episode we have the pleasure of speaking with a recent IU grad about his journey in HR, how opportunities outside of HR can transfer to an HR role, and how to manage being a full-time student while applying to full-time jobs!

Go Hoosiers! In this episode we speak to an IU alum that defines what an HR business partner is responsible for, what HR looks like on a higher education platform vs. a private sector medical device company, and his experience in public speaking. Of course, we also had to touch on all things bloomington including his podcast “Btown etc.”

Welcome to the first guest episode of season 2! In this recording, we touch on how to understand a company culture before deciding which job is the best fit, the “5 lessons” of life that young professionals can start now, and how to become vulnerable with a group of established leaders!

Welcome to season 2! In our first episode of this season, we discuss where we are at in our professional lives- what starting your first career looks like and what the job search entails!

In this episode we discuss how Angie utilizes her current role to develop people strategies for organizations, the benefits of an internship, and the importance of having a mentor throughout your career! Please visit striveHR and click on the free guide for '6 Mindsets for High Performing HR Leaders'.

In this episode, we speak about the diversity, equity, and inclusion space and how Brian’s experiences led him to the position he is in now! We also touch on what these terms mean and how we can apply them in our everyday lives.

In this episode, we discussed extra-curricular activities outside of a career like their podcast #HRSocialHourHalfHourPodcast, keeping a podcast audience engaged, and what characteristics are essential to be in HR!

In this episode we speak about hiring during a pandemic with United Airlines, how to keep employees engaged virtually, and how to gain employees trust!

In this episode we speak about networking, hiring during covid, and all about Crew Carwash!

In this episode we speak about the 3 different types of consulting and how to work towards your long-term goals by starting with your short-term now in college!

In this episode, we dive into how to stay connected to your alma mater, how to build relationships with other departments in the company, and how to answer the question of “what path in HR do you want to take” when interviewing for entry- level positions!

In this episode, we cover all things talent acquisition and ways to express interest for TA on a resume and in an interview!

In this episode, we discuss retention, strategic HR, and how to build your network! Connect with Chrisanne on Linkedin, and become involved with SHRM!

Welcome! Please follow our instagram at hr_sessions2020 for details on upcoming guests and to leave questions! Also, join the facebook group Indy HR Professionals for networking opportunities in the Indianapolis area!

Welcome to episode #1! We have outlined Kristen’s accomplishments such as the “HR Guru”, her e-books that discuss resume and linkedin tips, and her podcast “uncomfortable conversations”. Please visit her website at Kristenlampkin.com, and her podcast on spotify!