Dear Human Resources:

Hosted by Marie-Line Germain, Ph.D.

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Oct 2026

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Are you interested in getting an insider’s look at HR? Dear Human Resources takes current HR topics and trends, looks at the research, talks to experts (both practitioners and researchers), and gives listeners a behind-the-scenes’ perspective on HR topics. Our podcasts also explore how other fields such as architecture, social justice, or science influence HR. We conclude our podcasts with one breakthrough idea, which could radically change the field of human resources. Listen to Dear Human Resources on iTunes, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts. Legal Disclaimer: This HR podcast series provides content to listeners and an opportunity for dialogue. It does not offer legal advice, and makes no representation as to the accuracy and suitability of the content for a particular purpose. The host, Dr. Marie-Line Germain, is a professor of Human Resources and Leadership at Western Carolina University (a campus of the University of North Carolina). https://www.linkedin.com/in/marie-line-germain/

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October 15, 202642 min

Ep. 143 - The Gray Zones of HR: What No One Teaches You Before You’re in the Room - Keri Ohlrich

Dr. Keri Ohlrich is co-founder of Abbracci Group and co-author of the bestselling book, The Way of the HR Warrior. She's spent years working in what she calls the messy, unglamorous middle of HR—the situations that don't fit neatly into research papers or best-practice presentations. She's also an experienced podcaster herself, having co-hosted The Breakout Podcast. https://www.abbraccigroup.com/ Host: Marie-Line Germain, Ph.D. Mixing: Kelly Minnis

October 1, 202620 min

Ep. 142 - Can HR Run Itself? - John Sansoucie

John Sansoucie is Chairman and CEO of CogNet and brings more than 27 years of experience across HR outsourcing, third-party administration, and professional employer organizations. Today, much of his work focuses on helping HR organizations use AI and automation to streamline workflows, reduce manual work, and operate more efficiently. Host: Marie-Line Germain, Ph.D. Mixing: Kelly Minnis

September 15, 202624 min

HR Podcast Show 141 - Nicole Riehl

HR Podcast Show 141 - Nicole Riehl by Marie-Line Germain, Ph.D.

September 1, 202618 min

Ep. 140 - AI and your job search - Vanessa Errecarte

Vanessa Errecarte is an award-winning lecturer at the UC Davis Graduate School of Management and creator of one of the nation’s only for-credit MBA courses in personal branding. Vanessa works directly with students navigating this new reality, and she argues that AI is transforming personal branding from a marketing tactic into a core leadership competency that universities must intentionally teach. She is also the author of the book, Valuable & Visible: Redefining Personal Branding by Leading With Impact Over Image. Host: Marie-Line Germain, Ph.D. Mixing: Kelly Minnis

August 15, 202614 min

Ep. 139 - Your voice in the workplace matters - Gustavo Razzetti

Gustavo Razzetti is a culture strategist, speaker, and author of the book Forward Talk: The Bold New Method for Getting Teams Unstuck. In this episode, he introduces the idea of conversational agency: the belief that your voice actually matters and can move work forward. Host: Marie-Line Germain, Ph.D. Mixing: Kelly Minnis

August 1, 202614 min

Ep. 138 - AI Meets Humanity: What Trust Teaches Us About Transformation - Kim Bohr

Kim Bohr is President and CEO of SparkEffect, an author, a strategic advisor to executive teams, and a podcast host herself. She brings more than 25 years of cross-functional leadership experience, backed by SparkEffect’s decades of work with organizations navigating disruption. More info at sparkeffect.com/DearHR Host: Marie-Line Germain, Ph.D. Mixing: Kelly Minnis

July 15, 202619 min

Ep. 137 - Egos at the Top: Tactical Negotiation in the C-Suite - David Deane-Spread

David Deane-Spread, a leadership advisor and founder of Metattude and former military officer and CEO, has spent more than 25 years advising over 150 CEOs and boards across Australia and the UK. He is the creator of the ABC Practice of Leadership, a framework designed to help HR and executive teams turn culture into performance. Host: Marie-Line Germain, Ph.D. Mixing: Kelly Minnis

July 1, 202619 min

Ep. 136 - Archaeology as a Leadership Tool - Celia Orsini

Today’s episode might surprise you, because we’re talking about archaeology—yes, archaeology—not as history, but as a leadership and wellbeing tool. My guest is Celia Orsini, an archaeologist and the founder of Archaeology for Wellbeing. Host: Marie-Line Germain, Ph.D. Mixing: Kelly Minnis

June 15, 202620 min

Ep. 135 - Dementia’s Surprising Lessons for Today’s Leaders - Glenna Hecht

Today’s episode sits at the intersection of leadership, empathy, and lived experience. Our topic is Dementia’s Surprising Lessons for Today’s Leaders. My guest, Glenna Hetch, is a leadership speaker, consultant, and author with more than three decades of executive leadership experience in HR and training. She has worked with organizations such as Starbucks, Levy Restaurants at Walt Disney World, Buffalo Wild Wings, franchise leadership groups, and national associations. Host: Marie-Line Germain, Ph.D. Mixing: Kelly Minnis

June 1, 202634 min

Ep. 134 - Levating the virtual meeting experience for remote & hybrid teams - Mark Mallchok

Today’s episode focuses on something we have all experienced virtual and hybrid meetings. Many organizations are still struggling to make virtual meetings feel engaging and worth people’s time. To help us rethink how we design these experiences, I’m delighted to welcome Mark Mallchok, Principal and Chief Event Strategist at Brella Productions. Host: Marie-Line Germain, Ph.D. Mixing: Kelly Minnis

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