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HR After Dark Podcast

Join The O'Connor Group's Marcia Zaruba O'Connor, CEO & Founder and Meghan Popoleo, Vice President of Growth, as they bring a fresh perspective to the HR landscape, adding a twist to every conversation. Whether you're an HR professional looking to stay ahead of the curve, a business leader seeking innovative HR solutions, or simply curious about the inner workings of the modern workplace, HR After Dark is your go-to destination. But here's the best part - HR After Dark isn't your typical HR podcast. Prepare for candid discussions, unexpected insights, and maybe even a few laughs along the way.

  1. Did you know 90% of hiring members are never trained to interview? On this episode of HR After Dark, Marcia and Meghan welcome guest, Anna Papalia, CEO & Author of Interviewology. Anna shares her passion for discovering interview styles and why she left her corporate job to teach and write her book Interviewology. Are you a Charmer, Challenger, Examiner, or Harmonizer? Whether you are a hiring manager or a job seeker, this episode will break down the importance of your interview style and profile.

  2. In the episode of HR After Dark, Marcia and Meghan welcome guest Raymond Lee, President of Careerminds. Raymond emphasizes the importance of career fulfillment and suggests HR leaders support their teams through informal dialogue. He encourages asking team members what excites them most about work, what changes they'd like to see, and employing the start, stop, and continue method for reflection.

  3. In this episode of HR After Dark, Marcia and Meghan dive into the world of remote work and its effects on HR and business leaders. They offer advice on maintaining team engagement in a hybrid environment while keeping things enjoyable. Additionally, they discuss the importance of effective communication, setting boundaries, and implementing policies to foster a more inclusive and flexible workplace for all.

  4. Conflicts can arise from a variety of sources, whether it's disagreements between coworkers, misunderstandings between employees and their managers, or even conflicts stemming from organizational changes or restructuring. When these conflicts occur, HR must step in and address them promptly and effectively. In this episode, Marcia and Meghan share strategies HR professionals can use to resolve workplace conflicts.

  5. HR plays a crucial role in shaping workplace culture, fostering employee engagement, and driving organizational success. So, in this first episode of HR After Dark, Marcia, and Meghan address some of the common misconceptions about HR and discuss why it's so important to change the narrative.

Let’s start with a conversation.