HR unConfidential
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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Staying the Course
04/26/2024
Staying the Course
Gina & Turiya are joined by Michelle Silverthorn, Founder & CEO of Inclusion Nation. Listen as they discuss the state of DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) almost 4 years post the murder of George Floyd, the importance of staying the course to ensure everyone has a safe and fulfilling workplace, and the practical actions everyone can take to advance progress. Learn more about Michelle and Inclusion Nation here - Please share with us! Facebook - LinkedIn - Email -
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Finding your Z
02/20/2024
Finding your Z
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 they discuss a different approach to navigating life & career choices through a framework and guided reflection on what might fulfill your whole self. They also discuss how companies and leaders should evolve their thinking and approach to career navigation and development to support employees in search of their "Z". Link to their book here - Candyce's Website - Please share with us! Facebook - LinkedIn - Email -
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Modern Management
12/11/2023
Modern Management
Gina and Turiya are joined by repeat guest, speaker, advisor, and author Christine Sandman Stone. Listen as they discuss Christine's newest book - The Modern Management Mentor - and dig into why such a book is needed, the key attributes of a successful manager, and what companies can do to modernize their approach to leadership & manager development. Please share with us! Facebook - LinkedIn - Email -
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All About Culture
11/27/2023
All About Culture
"What is culture? How is culture created & maintained? What constitutes a healthy or toxic culture? Where do you even start? Turiya & Gina are joined by culture designer & consultant, Gustavo Razzetti to answer all of these questions and more. Listen as we unpack the sometimes ambigous and misunderstood topic of organizational culture and share practical steps companies can take to cultivate a culture that works for them. Gustavo Razzetti is the founder & CEO of and the author of several books including his most recent, . Please share with us! Facebook - LinkedIn - Email -
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What makes a dream team?
09/28/2023
What makes a dream team?
Gina and Turiya are joined by Scott Tannenbaum, President of the Group for Orgnaizational Effectiveness to discuss the importance and impact of effective teams in an organization and best practices for setting teams up for success. Website The Please share with us! Facebook - LinkedIn - Email -
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Leadership Trends
09/05/2023
Leadership Trends
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 workplace and how leaders can measure up. Listen to hear LaTonya's thoughts on the top three trends that leaders need to be aware of, how leaders can evolve to meet the changing needs of the workforce, and the role HR professionals can play to support leaders and their organization on this journey. References: Please share with us! Facebook - LinkedIn - Email -
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The Role of White Men in DEIB
08/21/2023
The Role of White Men in DEIB
Gina & Turiya are joined by Mike Lynch, founder of MJL Consulting Group and DEIB consutant who focuses his efforts towards educating and coaching white men. Listen in on our discussion about the role white men play in helping or hindering DEIB efforts in the workplace. -- Mike's website - Link to book referenced in the episode - -- Please share with us! Facebook - LinkedIn - Email -
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Assessments: Tool vs. Weapon
04/18/2023
Assessments: Tool vs. Weapon
Gina and Turiya are joined by Oneka Cornelius, HR and Organizatinal Development expert and the founder of Convergence Solutions. They discuss the world of assessments in the workplace and the various ways they are used from recruitment to leadership development and team effectivness. They also discuss how they might be misused, hoe HR professionals can influence proper use, and the importance of after-care for those on the receiving end of assessment results. You don't want to miss this conversation!!! Check out to learn more about Oneka and how you can work with her. Click to check out the book that Oneka contributed to. Please share with us! Facebook - | | |
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It's Complicated!
03/29/2023
It's Complicated!
Turiya and Gina are joined by Theresa Shea, EVP & General Counsel and overal legal mastermind! They discuss the dynamic world of labor & employment law, it's impacts on the workplace, and how HR and leaders are navigating the increasing demands to not only meet nationwide compliance requirments but als the increasing needs and demands of employees, Boards, shareholders, and customers. The TL;DR - complying with laws are tabelstakes and organizations must be doing much more to ensure the attraction and retention of the talent they need and create an inclusive workplace. Please share with us! Facebook - @ LinkedIn - Email -
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Working Parents
03/18/2022
Working Parents
Being a working parent has always required balancing and the last couple of years have only exacerbated that, particularly for those who identify as women. In this episode, Gina & Turiya are joined by author & speaker, Christine Sandman Stone. Christine is the author of The Parent Track and chats with us about her experiences and her thoughts on ways to hack parenting and raise good humans while maintaining a successful career. Check out Christine's website here: Purchase your copy of Please share with us! Facebook - LinkedIn - Email -
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Recovery in the Workplace
02/26/2022
Recovery in the Workplace
Gina and Turiya are joined by Ashley Loeb Blassingame, founder and Chief People Officer of Lionrock Recovery to discuss the very important but often unspoken topic of recovery in the workplace. Ashley shares her personal experience with recovery and what HR professionals and organizations should know about supporting employees who may be active substance/alcohol users or on a path to recovery. More information about Lionrock can be found at . Check out Ashley's podcast "" on Apple Podcasts Please share with us! Facebook - LinkedIn - Email -
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Workspace 2.0
11/02/2021
Workspace 2.0
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 employee expectations of the physical workspace have evolved in recent years. We also discuss the connection between corporate real estate and employee experience and the increased role HR is playing in workspace design decisions. Learn more about unispace at . Please share with us! Facebook - | | |
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Courage in the Age of Social Revolution
09/23/2021
Courage in the Age of Social Revolution
Gina and Turiya are joined by Fran Benjamin and Monique Cadle of , a organizational strategy and human capital consulting firm, to discuss the critical competency of courage for HR professionals. Listen in for insights into why courage is so important for the work of HR professionals, potential barriers to courage and how an HR professional might overcome those barriers. Connect with Goodworks Consulting Please share with us! Facebook - LinkedIn - Email -
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Inclusive Leadership
06/10/2021
Inclusive Leadership
Gina and Turiya are joined by Sonya Kaleel, Founder and DEI Strategist at The Inclusion Practice, for an important conversation about inclusive leadership. Listen as they discuss the enhanced focus and expectations of inclusive leadership, how leaders can start their self-exploration journey, and the 4 Cs of inclusive leadership. Relevant links: Please share with us! | Facebook - | |- Email - |
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Culture of Recognition
05/20/2021
Culture of Recognition
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 Tanner’s 2021 Culture Report and trends, best practices, and reflections on recognizing the accomplishments and humanity of employees in the workplace. Connect with us via Facebook, , our , or e-mail us at .
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HR vs. Racism
04/15/2021
HR vs. Racism
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 create a space for HR professionals to heal, become courageous allies, and learn how to design equitable workplaces. You don't want to miss this insightful and vulnerable conversation about our personal journeys and combined commitment to reshape HR. Learn more about the HR vs. Racism community and join by visiting See below for other resources mentioned in the episode: Book:
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Women's History Month
03/25/2021
Women's History Month
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 - LinkedIn - Email -
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We're 3 Years Old!!!
03/11/2021
We're 3 Years Old!!!
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 discuss their goals for what comes next for the show! Please share with us! Facebook - HR unConfidential Email -
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Forever Changed
01/28/2021
Forever Changed
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 disruptive year. Take a listen to the discussion let us know or in how your organization is navigating some of these changes. Please share with us! Facebook - @HRunConfidential LinkedIn - Email -
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Career Transitions
01/14/2021
Career Transitions
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 share wisdom and tips for individuals faced with a career transition. With near 20 million Americans experiencing job loss over the past year, this timely discussion will provide insight into where to start, how to best differentiate yourself, and how to avoid some of the common pitfalls of transitioning into a new career. Connect with Murrieal or visit for more information about her services. Please share with us! Facebook - Email -
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Anti-racism, Part 2: HR Tips
10/02/2020
Anti-racism, Part 2: HR Tips
As a follow up to about the time to be anti-racist, Gina and Turiya discuss the opportunity HR professionals have to create a truly anti-racist workplace. They offer many solid tips for getting started on the process and weigh in on some common struggles managers may have. Please share with us! Facebook - Twitter - Email -
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Mental Health in the Workplace
09/18/2020
Mental Health in the Workplace
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 should be aware and care about the mental health challenges their employees (and families) might be facing and what they can do to support employees. Information resources for , as well as employee rights under the , can be found here. Please share with us! Facebook - @HRunConfidential Twitter - @HRUCpod Email - [email protected]
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A note on 2020 Summer break
08/31/2020
A note on 2020 Summer break
New episodes of HR UnConfidential begin Thursday, September 17th 2020! Stay safe, stay healthy. We can still be reached at our usual outlets. Facebook - Twitter - Email -
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It's Time to Be Anti-Racist!
06/11/2020
It's Time to Be Anti-Racist!
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. Helpful links corresponding to today's topic: Free therapy services offered by Free on allyship and inclusivity. List of businesses. on how 'Corporate America Has Failed Black America' As always, we welcome your feedback! Facebook - Twitter - Email -
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Crazy HR Stories 3, Work From Home Fails
05/14/2020
Crazy HR Stories 3, Work From Home Fails
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 their work from home fails and lessons learned. Please share with us! Facebook - Twitter - Email - [email protected]
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COVID Job Loss Strategies
04/30/2020
COVID Job Loss Strategies
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 on proactive steps you can take to prepare. Please reach out if there's a way the HR unConfidential team can be helpful in your job search.
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Checking In
04/16/2020
Checking In
Gina and Turiya check in with each other and discuss impacts of COVID-19 on HR professionals.
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Working from Home
03/22/2020
Working from Home
In this special bonus episode Gina and Turiya discuss how the continued spread of coronavirus is leading to more telecommuting in a lot of organizations. Listen as they share tips and best practices for working from home.
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Keep Calm and Use Hand Sanitizer!
03/12/2020
Keep Calm and Use Hand Sanitizer!
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 calm in your organization and plan for the unexpected.
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We All Make Misteaks!
02/28/2020
We All Make Misteaks!
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 share some of their own mistakes and talk about how to recover from mistakes at work. And yes we know we mispelled mistakes (lol!)
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