
What the HR! is an award-winning podcast. Presented by TCSHRM and hosted by Becky Lauseng, Jay Olson, and Lena Scullard. The podcast provides insights, strategies, and anecdotes that explore how to build better businesses through modern people practices and approaches. Topics covered include Organizational Development, Employee Engagement, Listening Strategies, Succession Planning, Performance Management, Company Culture, Transformation, Talent, and Leadership.
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Episodes

Monday Sep 20, 2021
Monday Sep 20, 2021
Leah Pitzenberger joins us to talk about the internal transformation at the Minnesota Wild(NHL). Join us as she discusses the good and bad of leading the people strategy for a professional sports team
Guest: Leah Pitzenberger
Hosts:
Mike Thul - linkedin.com/in/thulmichael
Jessie Novey - linkedin.com/in/jessienovey
INTERESTED IN SPONSORSHIP? Please email tcshrmpodcast@gmail.com
Twin Cities Society For Human Resources: Recognized as one of the nation's largest SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) chapters, TCSHRM is based in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. With an ongoing calendar of events, we are an active SHRM group always looking to promote, influence, and educate our members through multiple channels.
Join Us! Become a TCSHRM Member. https://www.tcshrm.org/
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Monday Sep 13, 2021
Episode 41: Inclusion is The Key to Success w/ Perrine Farque
Monday Sep 13, 2021
Monday Sep 13, 2021
Perrine Farque is an author, entrepreneur, keynote speaker and diversity expert who empowers leaders to leverage diversity as their competitive advantage. Nominated in the Top 50 Most Influential UK Tech Women, Perrine continues to be recognized for her contributions. Perrine drove the strategy at companies such as Facebook and is on a mission to make the workplace more inclusive and diverse.
Order Perrine's Book -- https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B092DVPCJN?pf_rd_r=HNED2DWSMW6KVH1GRHZ9&pf_rd_p=6e878984-68d5-4fd2-b7b3-7bc79d9c8b60&pd_rd_r=914df019-a6e1-48cd-88a6-2d9c8f45630a&pd_rd_w=RIgO4&pd_rd_wg=J0Djt&ref_=pd_gw_unk
Guest: Perrine Farque
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inspired-human.com/ (Company Website)
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youtube.com/channel/UCmYKgD9mNq80PJshb8PZjsg (Company Website)
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twitter.com/PerrineFarqueUK (Twitter)
Hosts:
Mike Thul - linkedin.com/in/thulmichael
Jessie Novey - linkedin.com/in/jessienovey
INTERESTED IN SPONSORSHIP? Please email tcshrmpodcast@gmail.com
Twin Cities Society For Human Resources: Recognized as one of the nation's largest SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) chapters, TCSHRM is based in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. With an ongoing calendar of events, we are an active SHRM group always looking to promote, influence, and educate our members through multiple channels.
Join Us! Become a TCSHRM Member. https://www.tcshrm.org/
Thank you for listening, and if you enjoy this podcast please consider leaving a review as it helps us reach more listeners.
© MMXX TCSHRM. All Rights Reserved. For Personal Use Only.

Monday Aug 16, 2021
Monday Aug 16, 2021
Nikki Broderick joins us to discuss how companies should choose, optimize and maximize their investment in HR technology solutions.
Guest: Nikki Broderick
Hosts:
Mike Thul - linkedin.com/in/thulmichael
Jessie Novey - linkedin.com/in/jessienovey
INTERESTED IN SPONSORSHIP? Please email tcshrmpodcast@gmail.com
Twin Cities Society For Human Resources: Recognized as one of the nation's largest SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) chapters, TCSHRM is based in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. With an ongoing calendar of events, we are an active SHRM group always looking to promote, influence, and educate our members through multiple channels.
Join Us! Become a TCSHRM Member. https://www.tcshrm.org/
Thank you for listening, and if you enjoy this podcast please consider leaving a review as it helps us reach more listeners.
© MMXX TCSHRM. All Rights Reserved. For Personal Use Only.

Monday Jun 28, 2021
What the HR! 39 HR Insights and Predictions w/ Josh Bersin
Monday Jun 28, 2021
Monday Jun 28, 2021
Josh Bersin joins the show to discuss current and future trends within HR. Topics include, Hybrid Work, HR Capability Project, Skills Taxonomy, Recruiting, and a lot more!!
Guest: Josh Bersin
Websites
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joshbersin.com (Company Website)
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joshbersin.com (Blog)
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bersinacademy.com (The Josh Bersin Academy)
Hosts:
Mike Thul - linkedin.com/in/thulmichael
Jessie Novey - linkedin.com/in/jessienovey
INTERESTED IN SPONSORSHIP? Please email tcshrmpodcast@gmail.com
Twin Cities Society For Human Resources: Recognized as one of the nation's largest SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) chapters, TCSHRM is based in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. With an ongoing calendar of events, we are an active SHRM group always looking to promote, influence, and educate our members through multiple channels.
Join Us! Become a TCSHRM Member. https://www.tcshrm.org/
Thank you for listening, and if you enjoy this podcast please consider leaving a review as it helps us reach more listeners.
© MMXX TCSHRM. All Rights Reserved. For Personal Use Only.

Friday Jun 25, 2021
Friday Jun 25, 2021
Sue Hawks joins us to talk about virtual work and how to make it more human and enjoyable. Tune in to hear some tips and tricks on making remote meetings meaningful, fun and effective.
Guests: Sue Hawkes: CEO @ Yess!
Websites
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sayyess.com (Personal Website)
Hosts:
Mike Thul - linkedin.com/in/thulmichael
Jessie Novey - linkedin.com/in/jessienovey
INTERESTED IN SPONSORSHIP? Please email tcshrmpodcast@gmail.com
Twin Cities Society For Human Resources: Recognized as one of the nation's largest SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) chapters, TCSHRM is based in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. With an ongoing calendar of events, we are an active SHRM group always looking to promote, influence, and educate our members through multiple channels.
Join Us! Become a TCSHRM Member. https://www.tcshrm.org/
Thank you for listening, and if you enjoy this podcast please consider leaving a review as it helps us reach more listeners.
© MMXX TCSHRM. All Rights Reserved. For Personal Use Only.

Tuesday Jun 08, 2021
What the HR! 37 Total Rewards w/ Chipotle's Scott Scansen
Tuesday Jun 08, 2021
Tuesday Jun 08, 2021
Scott Scansen is Senior Director of Total Rewards, overseeing all compensation, benefits and HR systems at Chipotle. As a key member of the People Experience Team, Scansen has been instrumental in bringing forth new and innovative benefits for the organization’s 97,000+ employees. Under Scott’s leadership, Chipotle has introduced an average hourly wage increase, new tuition assistance program, Crew bonus program, and Annual Incentive Program (AIP).
Guests:
Scott Scansen, Head of Total Rewards at Chipotle Mexican Grill
linkedin.com/in/scott-scansen-3a65468
Hosts:
Mike Thul - linkedin.com/in/thulmichael
Jessie Novey - linkedin.com/in/jessienovey
INTERESTED IN SPONSORSHIP? Please email tcshrmpodcast@gmail.com
Twin Cities Society For Human Resources: Recognized as one of the nation's largest SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) chapters, TCSHRM is based in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. With an ongoing calendar of events, we are an active SHRM group always looking to promote, influence, and educate our members through multiple channels.
Join Us! Become a TCSHRM Member. https://www.tcshrm.org/
Thank you for listening, and if you enjoy this podcast please consider leaving a review as it helps us reach more listeners.
© MMXX TCSHRM. All Rights Reserved. For Personal Use Only.

Wednesday May 19, 2021
What the HR! 36 HR on Purpose w/Steve Browne
Wednesday May 19, 2021
Wednesday May 19, 2021
Steve Browne is the Chief People Officer for LaRosa's, Inc. - a regional Pizzeria restaurant chain in Southwest Ohio with 11 locations and over 1,100 Team Members. He has authored two bestselling books on HR - HR on Purpose !! and HR Rising !!
Guests:
Steve Browne, Chief People Officer for LaRosa's, Inc.
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larosas.com (LaRosa's, Inc.)
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larosas.com/franchise (LaRosa's Franchise)
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sbrownehr.com (Everyday People)
Hosts:
Mike Thul - linkedin.com/in/thulmichael
Jessie Novey - linkedin.com/in/jessienovey
INTERESTED IN SPONSORSHIP? Please email tcshrmpodcast@gmail.com
Twin Cities Society For Human Resources: Recognized as one of the nation's largest SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) chapters, TCSHRM is based in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. With an ongoing calendar of events, we are an active SHRM group always looking to promote, influence, and educate our members through multiple channels.
Join Us! Become a TCSHRM Member. https://www.tcshrm.org/
Thank you for listening, and if you enjoy this podcast please consider leaving a review as it helps us reach more listeners.
© MMXX TCSHRM. All Rights Reserved. For Personal Use Only.

Monday May 17, 2021
What the HR! 35 Building Your Brand on LinkedIn
Monday May 17, 2021
Monday May 17, 2021
Dan Swift, Founder and CEO of Empire Selling joins us to discuss LinkedIn and how we can leverage it to build meaningful relationships and land more professional opportunities.
Guests:
Dan Swift: CEO, Empire Selling
Hosts:
Mike Thul - linkedin.com/in/thulmichael
Jessie Novey - linkedin.com/in/jessienovey
INTERESTED IN SPONSORSHIP? Please email tcshrmpodcast@gmail.com
Twin Cities Society For Human Resources: Recognized as one of the nation's largest SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) chapters, TCSHRM is based in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. With an ongoing calendar of events, we are an active SHRM group always looking to promote, influence, and educate our members through multiple channels.
Join Us! Become a TCSHRM Member. https://www.tcshrm.org/
Thank you for listening, and if you enjoy this podcast please consider leaving a review as it helps us reach more listeners.
© MMXX TCSHRM. All Rights Reserved. For Personal Use Only.

Thursday May 13, 2021
What the HR! 34 The Future of Remote Work
Thursday May 13, 2021
Thursday May 13, 2021
In this episode we are joined by Kaleem Clarkson, Chief Operating Officer of Blend Me, Inc. A remote employee experience consultancy that helps startups and small businesses onboard, engage and retain their remote teams.
Guests:
Kaleem Clarkson: COO @ Blend Me, Inc.
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blendmeinc.com (Company Website)
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remotelyone.com (Company Website)
Hosts:
Mike Thul - linkedin.com/in/thulmichael
Jessie Novey - linkedin.com/in/jessienovey
INTERESTED IN SPONSORSHIP? Please email tcshrmpodcast@gmail.com
Twin Cities Society For Human Resources: Recognized as one of the nation's largest SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) chapters, TCSHRM is based in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. With an ongoing calendar of events, we are an active SHRM group always looking to promote, influence, and educate our members through multiple channels.
Join Us! Become a TCSHRM Member. https://www.tcshrm.org/
Thank you for listening, and if you enjoy this podcast please consider leaving a review as it helps us reach more listeners.
© MMXX TCSHRM. All Rights Reserved. For Personal Use Only.

Tuesday Apr 27, 2021
Tuesday Apr 27, 2021
In this episode we are joined by Jess Elmquist, Chief Learning Officer and EVP of HR at Life Time(NOTE: Jess has recently retired 4/27/21). In this interview, Jess takes us inside the culture of Life Time, and how they transformed a fitness center to a lifestyle brand. Tune in to hear how they navigated the pandemic, focused on mental wellness and more!
Guests:
Jess Elmquist: CLO & EVP of HR at Life Time Inc.
Hosts:
Mike Thul - linkedin.com/in/thulmichael
Jessie Novey - linkedin.com/in/jessienovey
INTERESTED IN SPONSORSHIP? Please email tcshrmpodcast@gmail.com
Twin Cities Society For Human Resources: Recognized as one of the nation's largest SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management) chapters, TCSHRM is based in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Minnesota. With an ongoing calendar of events, we are an active SHRM group always looking to promote, influence, and educate our members through multiple channels.
Join Us! Become a TCSHRM Member. https://www.tcshrm.org/
Thank you for listening, and if you enjoy this podcast please consider leaving a review as it helps us reach more listeners.
© MMXX TCSHRM. All Rights Reserved. For Personal Use Only.
