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Stop Winging the Onboarding Process

Wisdom for Nonprofits Podcast

Release Date: 05/05/2025

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Wisdom for Nonprofits Podcast

In this empowering episode of the Wisdom for Nonprofits Podcast, Betina Pflug welcomes HR powerhouse Dr. Tiffany E. Slater, CEO of HR TailorMade. With over 25 years of experience across diverse industries, Dr. Tiffany brings expert insights into how small businesses and nonprofits can future-proof their organizations with intentional hiring, impactful onboarding, and a focus on employee experience. Tune in as Betina and Dr. Tiffany unpack: How to stop “winging it” when it comes to onboarding The direct link between employee experience and retention Why HR audits are essential for...

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In this empowering episode of the Wisdom for Nonprofits Podcast, Betina Pflug welcomes HR powerhouse Dr. Tiffany E. Slater, CEO of HR TailorMade. With over 25 years of experience across diverse industries, Dr. Tiffany brings expert insights into how small businesses and nonprofits can future-proof their organizations with intentional hiring, impactful onboarding, and a focus on employee experience.

Tune in as Betina and Dr. Tiffany unpack:

  • How to stop “winging it” when it comes to onboarding

  • The direct link between employee experience and retention

  • Why HR audits are essential for small and growing teams

  • Real-life examples of increased satisfaction and engagement

  • The true ROI of hiring the right person from the start

🎁 Bonus: Don’t miss Tiffany’s free 8-Step Onboarding Checklist—your roadmap to smarter hiring and stronger retention.



About Betina Pflug: Betina Pflug is based in Melbourne, Australia, and works with clients worldwide, including in Brazil and the USA. With over 25 years of experience spanning hospitality, nonprofit development, event planning, education, technology, and the food and beverage industry, Betina brings a wealth of knowledge and insight to her coaching. Betina holds a degree in hotel management, an MBA from Rotman School in Canada, and multiple coaching certifications. She is known for her strategic approach and commitment to helping clients bring balance, effectiveness, and joy into their lives. Betina is also the creator of the Wity Planner and app, empowering individuals to align their goals and actions effectively.

 

About Dr. Tiffany E. Slater: Tiffany E. Slater, Ph.D., SHRM-SCP, is the Founder & CEO of HR TailorMade, providing Fractional HR support for nonprofits and small businesses. Her experience spans union and non-union sectors, PK–12 education, manufacturing, and more. HR TailorMade supports organizations in every HR function—from onboarding and employee relations to benefits and difficult conversations—ensuring businesses and their people thrive.

 

In this episode, Betina and Dr. Tiffany have a heart-centered, eye-opening conversation about what it really takes to build empowered teams from the inside out. Dr. Tiffany shares her experience as a fractional HR partner and change-maker, while Betina infuses coaching wisdom on aligning people, purpose, and culture.

Whether you're scaling your nonprofit, hiring your first employee, or craving more structure in your people practices—this episode is a roadmap to move from chaos to clarity.

🎧 Listen now on the Wisdom for Nonprofits Podcast and walk away inspired to lead with intention and heart.


📥 Download Tiffany’s free 8-Step Onboarding Checklist and elevate your hiring game at hrtailormade.com.
🧭 Ready to align your leadership and business with purpose? Visit www.wity.tech to connect with Betina Pflug for personalized coaching support.

Listen now and discover how intentional people practices can change the way you lead—and live.

If you want to schedule a session, visit the www.wity.tech 

 

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