HR unConfidential

DiSC Decoded

17 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Behavioral and personality assessments are everywhere at work but are we actually using them well? In this episode, we're joined by Erich Kurschat, fo...

The Exits We Can't Afford: Black Women, Work, and What We're Losing

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this powerful episode, Turiya and Gina are joined by gender economist, speaker, and founder/CEO of Pipeline to unpack the alarming rise in Black wo...

Closing the Perception Gap

19 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

HR is one of the most visible functions at work and one of the most misunderstood. In this episode, Gina and Turiya are joined by Kim Zubrickas, Chief...

Quiet Power: Introverts at Work

17 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Introverts make up a huge part of the workforce — yet most workplaces are still designed for extroverts. In this episode, we're joined by Jeri Bingh...

Gratitude

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the last episode of 2025, Gina & Turiya reflect on 2025 and share what's on the horizon for HR unConfidential in 2026. Spoiler alert: we'll hit th...

Open to Work

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this very special episode of HR unConfidential, Gina and Turiya sit down in person at a studio in Chicago for an intimate conversation about their ...

Dont Be Boring: The Art of Storytelling At Work

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Facts & figures inform but stories inspire. In this episode, we chat with Jill Pollack, Chief Story Wrangler and founder of StoryStudio Chicago Words ...

Private Equity, HR Edition

22 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this follow-up to our Private Equity 101 episode, we're joined by Sarah Purlee, Head of HR at S&S Truck Parts, to explore what it's really like to ...

Bonus Episode: All In With AI!

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

AI is moving fast and we can't afford to sit on the sidelines, especially in HR. In this episode, we're joined by Malvika Jethmalani, founder of Women...

The Power of HR Communities

17 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

HR can be a lonely job — but it doesn't have to be. In this episode, we're joined by Tim Schumm and Amy Dordek Dolinsky, co-founders of The People C...

Private Equity 101

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Private equity... it's a phrase we hear a lot these days, but what does it really mean? Gina & Turiya are joined by Gregg Kaplan, CEO of Dentologie an...

De-Risky Business

21 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Organizations are facing increasing risks of workplace violence, information security threats, and other factors that can destabilize their business a...

HR All Around the World

20 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

How alike or different is the workplace across the globe? How do these similarities or differences influence HR strategies and practices? We're joined...

Fractionally Curious???

20 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

There's been a noticeable uptick in HR professionals transtioning to the world of fractional. Why is this the case? What is fractional and what are th...

The Power of Design Thinking in HR

23 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In the first episode of 2025, Gina & Turiya dig into the world of Design Thinking. They are joined by two pioneers of Design Thinking in the HR space,...

The Unsexy Truth of Job Hunting

31 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Where is the best place to apply for a job? Should I have the open to work banner on my LinkedIn profile? What's the secret to standing out in a crowd...

Play to Win!

17 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What first comes to mind when you hear we need more play at work? Gina and Turiya are joined by Jeff Harry, founder of Rediscover Your Play, to discus...

Still Burning Out...

18 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gina and Turiya first discussed burnout in a May 2019 episode titled "Burnout Intervention". Listen in as they revisit this very necessary and even mo...

Befriending AI

29 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What is AI? What are we excited and/or concerned about as it relates to AI & ChatGPT? What should companies and HR professionals be doing to support ...

Staying the Course

26 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gina & Turiya are joined by Michelle Silverthorn, Founder & CEO of Inclusion Nation. Listen as they discuss the state of DEI (Diversity, Equity and In...

Finding your Z

20 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Gina and Turiya are joined by Candyce Penteado and Michelle Newman, authors of Finding Your Z: An A-Z Roadmap for Realizing Your Ideal Life. Listen as...

Modern Management

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Gina and Turiya are joined by repeat guest, speaker, advisor, and author Christine Sandman Stone. Listen as they discuss Christine's newest book - The...

All About Culture

27 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What is culture? How is culture created & maintained? What constitutes a healthy or toxic culture? Where do you even start? Turiya & Gina are joined b...

What makes a dream team?

28 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Gina and Turiya are joined by Scott Tannenbaum, President of the Group for Organizational Effectiveness and I/O psychologist, to discuss the importanc...

Leadership Trends

05 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Gina and Turiya are joined by LaTonya Wilkins, founder and CEO of Change Coaches, to discuss LaTonya's recent article about trends shaping the future ...

The Role of White Men in DEIB

21 Aug 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Gina & Turiya are joined by Mike Lynch, founder of MJL Consulting Group and DEIB consutant who focuses his efforts towards educating and coaching whit...

Assessments: Tool vs. Weapon

18 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Gina and Turiya are joined by Oneka Cornelius, HR and Organizational Development expert and the founder of Convergence Solutions. They discuss the wor...

It's Complicated!

29 Mar 2023

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Turiya and Gina are joined by Theresa Shea, EVP & General Counsel and overal legal mastermind!  They discuss the dynamic world of labor & employment ...

Working Parents

18 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Being a working parent has always required balancing and the last couple of years have only exacerbated that, particularly for those who identify as w...

Recovery in the Workplace

26 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Gina and Turiya are joined by Ashley Loeb Blassingame, founder and Chief People Officer of Lionrock Recovery to discuss the very important but often u...

Workspace 2.0

02 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Gina and Turiya are joined by Vicki Bartling & Emily Watkins of unispace, a leader in workspace strategy and design, to discuss how needs, design, and...

Courage in the Age of Social Revolution

23 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Gina and Turiya are joined by Fran Benjamin and Monique Cadle of Goodwork Consulting, a organizational strategy and human capital consulting firm, to ...

Inclusive Leadership

10 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Gina and Turiya are joined by Sonya Kaleel, Founder and DEI Strategist at The Inclusion Practice, for an important conversation about inclusive lead...

Culture of Recognition

20 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Gina and Turiya are joined by a special guest and friend of the show, Denis Beausejour, Managing Director at OC Tanner. Listen in as they discuss OC T...

HR vs. Racism

15 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Gina and Turiya are joined by Oneka Cornelius, Nicole Dessain, and Kendra Jackson, the founders and leaders of HR vs. Racism, a community that aims to...

Women's History Month

25 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

March is Women's History Month!!! Listen as Gina and Turiya reflect on their experiences as women in the workplace. Please share with us! Facebook - @...

We're 3 Years Old!!!

11 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

HR unConfidential turns 3 on March 7, 2021. Listen as Gina and Turiya reflect on the past three years, share their favorite and do-over episodes, and ...

Forever Changed

28 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Gina and Turiya reflect on 2020 and the various ways that the workplace and HR profession is forever changed as a result of a disrupt...

Career Transitions

14 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In the first episode of the New Year, Gina and Turiya welcome their very first guests!!! Murrieal Orendorff, CEO of One Career Coach, joins us to shar...

Anti-racism, Part 2: HR Tips

02 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As a follow up to our June episode about the time to be anti-racist, Gina and Turiya discuss the opportunity HR professionals have to create a truly a...

Mental Health in the Workplace

18 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Fresh off of their summer break, Gina and Turiya are back and discussing mental health in the workplace. Listen as they talk about why employers shoul...

A note on 2020 Summer break

31 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

New episodes of HR UnConfidential begin Thursday, September 17th 2020! Stay safe, stay healthy. We can still be reached at our usual outlets. Facebook...

It's Time to Be Anti-Racist!

11 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Enough is enough! Listen as Gina and Turiya discuss recent events of racism, the impacts on the workplace, and what we can all do to be anti-racist. H...

Crazy HR Stories 3, Work From Home Fails

14 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

We're several weeks into a huge portion of the workforce working from home and for us, it's not been smooth sailing!!! Listen as Gina and Turiya share...

COVID Job Loss Strategies

30 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Gina and Turiya share strategies for those facing job loss during the COVID-19 pandemic. Even if not directly impacted, take a listen for helpful tips...

Checking In

16 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Gina and Turiya check in with each other and discuss impacts of COVID-19 on HR professionals. If you have a story that you would like to share, please...

Working from Home

22 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this special bonus episode Gina and Turiya discuss how the continued spread of coronavirus is leading to more telecommuting in a lot of organizatio...

Keep Calm and Use Hand Sanitizer!

12 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Gina and Turiya talk the current spread of the coronavirus and the impact on the workplace. Listen as they share tips for how to maintain a sense of c...

We All Make Misteaks!

28 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ever sent a confidential email to the entire company or missed an important deadline? We've all made mistakes at work so listen to Gina and Turiya sha...

Values

13 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Do you know what your personal values are? Do they match your company's values? In This episode Gina and Turiya discuss their personal values and how ...

Employee Experience

16 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The relationship between employers and employees is becoming more and more dynamic. Listen as Gina and Turiya discuss the concept of Employee Experien...

Reflecting On 2019

19 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

As we end another year (and decade) Gina and Turiya reflect on key experiences of the year and the things they want to leave behind and take forward i...

What Leaders Think of HR, Part 2

06 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We recently conducted a survey asking leaders to share their most and least satisfying experiences with HR. In part 2 of this 2 part episode, Gina and...

What Leaders Think of HR, Part 1

14 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We recently conducted a survey asking leaders to share most and least satisfying exepriences with HR. Listen in as Gina and Turiya discuss the positiv...

This Meeting Could've Been an Email!

01 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Many of us spend an inordinate amount of time in meetings at work. In this episode, Gina and Turiya discuss how to have effective meetings and even so...

Stalkers and more Caca!!! - Crazy HR Stories Part 2

03 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

An episode full of our crazy experiences related to the recruiting/interviewing process - from a Company and candidate's perspective!!! Do you have an...

Imposter Syndrome

19 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Gina and Turiya discuss a term they became more recently familiar with, imposter syndrome. Hearing about it unlocked instances where ...

Tips and Tricks to Prioritize and Say No!

05 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

As a follow up to the Burnout Intervention episode, Gina and Turiya share their personal tips and tricks for prioritizing and how to say no when neces...

Bad HR!

07 Jun 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Gina and Turiya discuss the reputation of HR and whether it's warranted. We also discuss our opinions on what makes a bad HR person a...

Burnout Intervention!

23 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We have all felt one time or another. But what happens when you are approaching or hit a point of total burnout? Listen as Gina and Turiya share their...

Honey, what's a microaggression?

09 May 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Microaggressions are real and happen to many of us everyday. What is a microaggression? What do they look/feel like? What's the impact they have on pe...

Top 3

25 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

As a follow up to our Manager Series last year, Gina and Turiya share their thoughts on the top three conversations all people managers must be able t...

How Did They Get Here?

11 Apr 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In light of the recent college admissions scandal, Gina and Turiya discuss frauds in the workplace. How did they get hired, how do they seem to keep g...

Per My Previous Email!

14 Mar 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Conflict in the workplace is inevitable. Listen as Gina and Turiya discuss what might cause workplace conflict and the best ways to resolve. Please sh...

Workplace Safety

28 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Gina and Turiya reflect on a recent workplace tragedy that took place in Aurora, IL and discuss HR related strategies for mitigating the risks of viol...

Workplace Relationships

14 Feb 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Ever dated someone at work? Chances are workplace romance is happening at your job. In this episode Gina and Turiya share their perspectives on workpl...

Emotions on Display

31 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Ever cried at work? Ever been so frustrated you wanted to scream? What about the rude customer that made you so angry? Listen as Gina and Turiya share...

Will You Be My Mentor?

17 Jan 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to 2019!!! Listen in as Gina and Turiya discuss the best way to approach mentoring relationships and tips on the best ways to get the most out...

Favorite Things of 2018!

13 Dec 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In the last episode of 2018, Gina and Turiya discuss their favorite things in 2018 - including their favorite HR unConfidential episode. What was your...

Making Connections

29 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Networking is a necessary evil that doesnt come naturally for alot of people. Listen as Gina & Turiya discuss their approach to networking and offer t...

'Tis the Season!

15 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

The holiday season is upon us and this means holiday parties. Listen as Gina and Turiya discuss why this is a nightmare for HR and share some of their...

"Have You Seen the News?"

01 Nov 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We are living in a time where keeping certain topics outside of the workplace is near impossible (and sometimes not the right approach). In this episo...

Appreciate Me!

18 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Gina and Turiya discuss the importance of employee recognition in the workplace, and share stories of how and when it was done succes...

Lingo Bingo

04 Oct 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Gina & Turiya discuss the annoying but entertaining corporate lingo that we all hear and use in the workplace. Don't forget to introduce some new ling...

Good Employees

20 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We've spent plenty of time talking about what makes a good (or not so good) leader. In this episode, Gina & Turiya are turning the tables and discussi...

Women in the Workplace

06 Sep 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Gina & Turiya discuss the 2017 Women in the Workplace study conducted by Lean In. SPOILER ALERT: We still have alot of work to do!!! Full report avail...

Career GPS

09 Aug 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Looking to advance your experiences or career? Listen as Gina and Turiya share tips on strategic career planning and putting a Career GPS in place. Pl...

Ready, Set, Feedback!

26 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Receiving feedback can be tough and a little awkward!!! Take a listen for tips on how to receive feedback. Check out "Fierce Conversations" by Susan S...

Why Are We Still Talking About Diversity and Inclusion?

11 Jul 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Gina and Turiya discuss the evolution of diversity & inclusion efforts in companies and some of the hits & misses! Information on Bre...

So You Want to Be in HR?!

28 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Considering a career in HR? Not sure what your options are or what's required? In this episode Gina & Turiya share insights about what it takes to be ...

All About Us!

21 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Take a listen to hear Gina and Turiya discuss their personal career journeys and why they decided to start a podcast. We would love to hear from you! ...

CULT in Culture

14 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

A strong company culture can be a good thing. But what happens when the culture described doesnt match reality or when the cuulture starts to fell lik...

Bye Felicia!

06 Jun 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever overstayed at a job? Ever left a job in a not so productive way? Listen to this episode for tips on how to know when its time to say Bye...

Manager Series, Part 4: Horrible Bosses

31 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this, the fourth and final part of our Manager Series, Gina and Turiya share stories about horrible bosses and what NOT to do as a people manager. ...

Manager Series, Part 3: Leadership Matters!

24 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Listen as Gina and Turiya discuss the difference between a manager and a leader as well as core leadership principles to make you successful. We also ...

Manager Series, Part 2: Moments that Matter

17 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

As a people manager, there are several key moments in the experience with your direct reports that have a significant impact. In this episode, Gina an...

Manager Series, Part 1: Making the Transition

10 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Part 1 of a 4 part series dedicated to people managers. Think you're ready to be a people manager? Listen as Gina and Turiya discuss what changes once...

On the Market Addendum 1: Resume Tips

03 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

We often get a lot of questions about what should and shouldn't be on a resume. Take a listen to this addendum to our On the Market series for some qu...

On the Market Addendum 2: Can They Really Ask That???

03 May 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Ever been asked an inappropriate or even illegal question in an interview? Not sure what those are? Take a listen for some general guidance on inappro...

On the Market, Part 4: Starting a New Job... Doesn't Have to Suck!

26 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In the 4th and final part of this series, we talk about the most exciting and sometime stressful part of a job search...starting the new job!!! Please...

On the Market, Part 3: Negotiating a Job Offer Sucks!

19 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In part 3 of our 4 part series about getting a new job, we share some best practices around negotiating a job offer...and what to do if you don't get ...

On the Market, Part 2: Interviewing Sucks!

11 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In part 2 of this 4 part series, Gina and Turiya share their experiences and offer tips on how to prepare, do your best, and follow up after interview...

On the Market, Part 1: Job Searching Sucks!

05 Apr 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Embarking on a job search is exciting and stressful at the same time. In part 1 of this 4 part series, Gina and Turiya discuss the initial steps and t...

Make Dollars and Sense

22 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Gina and Turiya discuss pay and other non-monetary things that may matter to employees. We also offer tips for employees and managers...

Bedbugs and Caca! Crazy HR Stories

15 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Gina and Turiya share some of their own crazy stories from the workplace. Who knew that bedbugs, caca, and pantyliners were all part ...

#TimesUp

08 Mar 2018

Contributed by Lukas

Gina and Turiya discuss the recent focus on sexual harassment driven by the #metoo and #TimesUp movements. We share our experiences investigating and ...