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Offering a behind-the-scenes look at life in Human Resources and what's really happening in the workplace. With a combined 30+ years of HR experience, Gina & Turiya share unfiltered, entertaining true stories on various topics relevant to anyone in the workplace (whether you work in HR or not!) They also offer listeners practical tips and advice on workplace related topics - minus the HR lingo and corporate buzzwords!

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October 15, 2026Episode 10255 min

Making Change Stick

Change at work is constant, yet most organizations still treat it like a one-off event and then wonder why nothing sticks. In this episode, Turiya and Gina talk with Zachary Nunn, CEO of Living Corporate and a long-time change management expert, about what leaders and companies keep getting wrong. They dig into why so many leaders want compliance instead of real change, how "resilience" became code for "just get over it," and what it costs a business when change goes badly. Check out Zach on LinkedIn and learn more about Living Corporate at https://living-corporate.com/. Be sure to leave us a review and rating wherever you listen to your podcasts. Also, connect with us via our LinkedIn group or email at info@hrunconfidential.com .

September 17, 2026Episode 10131 min

We like to party!!!

It's episode 101 and Gina and Turiya are solo (no guest) for this episode to recap the AMAZING 100th Episode Celebration party they hosted in Chicago on August 25th. Listen in to hear them reflect on this accomplishment, their favorite parts of the event, and what's next for the HR unConfidential brand. Be sure to leave us a review and rating wherever you listen to your podcasts. Also, connect with us via our LinkedIn group or email at info@hrunconfidential.com .

August 20, 2026Episode 10056 min

OUR 100TH EPISODE: Anchored, Aligned, Accountable

In our 100th episode, we sit down with Aiko Bethea, founder of RARE Coaching & Consulting and author of Anchored, Aligned, Accountable, to talk about the bullshit that churns in our workplaces and how to actually transform ourselves and our organizations. We also dig into transformational vs. transactional leadership and what it takes to break free from the indoctrination we've all been conditioned to accept in the workplace. If you're burned out, questioning who you've become, or ready to get anchored, aligned, and accountable, this episode is for you. Get Aiko's book! Learn more about RARE Coaching & Consulting Follow Aiko and RARE Coaching on LinkedIn Our 100th epiosde celebration in Chicago is just days away. We have a few tickets left so grab yours now! Be sure to leave us a review and rating wherever you listen to your podcasts. Also, connect with us via our LinkedIn group or email at info@hrunconfidential.com .

July 17, 2026Episode 991 hr 13 min

We Don't Hate Our Jobs

Why are talented HR leaders are walking away from their jobs? It's not because they hate their jobs, but perhaps they hate what their jobs have become. Listen as Gina & Turiya talk to Cheryl Baptiste about her recent Substack article about this very topic. They discuss CHRO turnover trends, the invisible scope creep that turns strategic partners into organizational catch-alls, and what it actually feels like to care deeply about your work while watching it become unrecognizable. We also talk about what comes next: Is the HR profession deteriorating or transforming? And what would it take to bring joy back to this work? Check out the article and subscribe to Cheryl's Substack ! Connect with Cheryl on LinkedIn Tickets are on sale now for our 100th episode in-person celebration! The celebration will take place Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 5:30-8PM in Chicago. Be sure to leave us a review and rating wherever you listen to your podcasts. Also, connect with us via our LinkedIn group or email at info@hrunconfidential.com .

July 1, 20262 min

Tickets now on sale for episode 100 celebration

Tickets for our 100th Episode Celebration are now on sale! The event will be held on Tuesday August 25th, 2026 from 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM. Tell your friends! Tell your colleagues. The link to purchase tickets can be found via our website, hrunconfidential.com , or by clicking right here to go directly to Eventbrite .

June 18, 2026Episode 9857 min

Black Women Healing

In March, we discussed the alarming exodus of Black women from the workforce with economist, Katica Roy. In this episode we're going deeper into the lived experience behind those numbers. We're joined by Laura Knights, founder of Knights Consulting Group and creator of Black Woman Leading®, to discuss what she's learned from years of running leadership development programs for Black women, how to prioritize healing and mental wellness during unprecedented times, and the power of community and optimistic path forward Black women. Learn more about Laura Knights' consulting services and amazing programs at blackwomanleading.com and knightsconsultinggroup.com . SAVE THE DATE for our 100th episode in-person celebration! The celebration will take place Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 5:30-8PM in Chicago. Details on tickets sales are coming soon. Follow HR unConfidential for updates. Be sure to leave us a review and rating wherever you listen to your podcasts. Also, connect with us via our LinkedIn group or email at info@hrunconfidential.com .

June 8, 20263 min

SAVE THE DATE!

Save the date for the HR unConfidential 100th episode celebration. The celebration will take place Tuesday, August 25, 2026, 5:30-8PM in Chicago. Details on tickets sales are coming soon. Follow HR unConfidential for updates.

May 21, 2026Episode 971 hr 1 min

Workplace Perspectives: Early Career Professionals

For the first time ever, five generations are working side by side and early career professionals are entering a workforce shaped by COVID, economic uncertainty, and rapidly shifting norms. In this episode, we talk directly to three young professionals across corporate, nonprofit, and entrepreneurial paths about what work has actually felt like so far. Where were they misled? What makes them stay or leave? And what do leaders and HR need to understand right now? If you want to design workplaces that actually retain the next generation of talent, this conversation is a must-listen. The countdown to our 100th episode is officially on! Follow HR unConfidential for updates about our in-person celebration coming in August 2026. Be sure to leave us a review and rating wherever you listen to your podcasts. Also, connect with us via our LinkedIn group or email at info@hrunconfidential.com .

April 17, 2026Episode 961 hr 12 min

DiSC Decoded

Behavioral and personality assessments are everywhere at work but are we actually using them well? In this episode, we're joined by Erich Kurschat, founder of Harmony Insights and DiSC expert, to break down what DiSC really is (and what it's not), how its use has evolved alongside the many changes in the workplace, and why personality frameworks should spark better conversations, not put people in boxes. Learn more about Erich Kurschat and Harmony Insights . Check out the HRHotSeat Community The countdown to our 100th episode is officially on! Follow HR unConfidential for updates about our in-person celebration coming in August 2026. Be sure to leave us a review and rating wherever you listen to your podcasts. Also, connect with us via our LinkedIn group or email at info@hrunconfidential.com .

March 19, 2026Episode 951 hr 3 min

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

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 women exiting the U.S. workforce and what it reveals about the state of work today. We explore the data behind the trend, the workplace dynamics driving it, and why this is more than a diversity issue but also a business and economic one. From burnout and bias to policy shifts and leadership blind spots, this conversation challenges organizations to look deeper at who work is really working for. If you care about retention, equity, and the future of the workforce, this episode is a must-listen. Follow Katica Roy on LinkedIn to stay up to date on her research & insights Visit the Pipeline website The countdown to our 100th episode is officially on! Follow HR unConfidential for updates about our in-person celebration coming in August 2026. Be sure to leave us a review and rating wherever you listen to your podcasts. Also, connect with us via our LinkedIn group or email at info@hrunconfidential.com .