Hr Tea

Do you think there is a place for employees’ political activism in organizations? Do you think organizations have a responsibility to be involved in political conversations? In this episode, Kyle Ali, Talent Development Lead and Former Global Head of the Black Googlers' Network, will join us to discuss these questions and so much more around DEI and his work at Google.

In this episode, join the Founders of Reflect + Renew Mindfulness, Aeva Gaymon-Doomes and Karinn Glover, for a conversation on the importance of deconstructing our beliefs and norms about diversity and racism to move toward a more inclusive environment for the future. Aeva and Karinn will challenge you to rethink mindfulness and its place in DEI conversations.

In this episode, you will meet Evan Thornburg, Health Equity Special Advisor for the City of Philadelphia. Evan will share why intersectionality is more than just a buzz word for DEI efforts. If we are truly going to build more inclusive cultures, we need to talk about inclusion holistically and remember that our employees bring more than a singular experience into the workplace.

Season 3 we are adding a new co-host, Helynn Nelson, People Consultant at Google, Former Litigator, Villanova HRD Adjunct Faculty Member, and certified Sommelier. In this episode we will introduce Helynn and hear about her passion for diversity, equity, and inclusion in organizations, our theme for this season.

We are back with Season 3 of HR Tea! This season we have a surprise for our listeners. Helynn Nelson, Villanova HRD Adjunct Faculty Member and Google People Consultant, will be joining the podcast as a co-host as we focus this season entirely on diversity, equity, and inclusion. We will dive into topics like intersectionality, allyship, mental health and wellness, employee activism, and so much more. We can't wait for you to listen. Cheers!

In this bonus episode, recorded at a Greater Valley Forge HRA Chapter Meeting in 2020, hear from Jameel Rush, VP of DEI at The Philadelphia Inquirer and Adjunct Faculty Member in the Villanova HRD program, discuss the importance of DEI as a fabric to our business operations.

In this episode, you will hear from Dr. Rick Jacobs, an I/O Psychologist who has 40 years of research and consulting experience in HR. Rick will share stories of how he has seen our workplaces change and how those changes have led to ever complicated challenges in HR and research.

Have you ever considered how your internal employee experience impacts your external brand?  In our final episode of Season 2, Imogen Pudduck and Carla Cringle, Co-founders of Fizz Pop Bang, will share how their business helps organizations change cultures to link employees to brand and create positive "brand employee engagement!"

How can wearable technology improve employee engagement? In this episode of HR Tea, hear Ben Waber, CEO of Humanyze, discuss the wearable technology his company has created and the people analytics insights they provide that are improving work environments, driving productivity, and increasing engagement.

In this episode, Blair Bloomston of Game On Nation, will share how the power of play can spark inclusion! Hear how childhood playground dynamics can provide us the right “rules of the game” for workplace inclusion.

There are 19 million men and women veterans in the US who will bring a unique and valuable set of skills to your workplace. In this episode, hear from Jim Banks, General Counsel for SHRM, a veteran, and an advocate for veteran hiring on how to recruit, retain and support veterans in your organization.

Annually, 17 billion dollars of productivity is lost in the US for unaddressed mental health conditions. Now, more than ever, in the face of a global pandemic, we need to address mental health in the workplace. In this episode, hear from Kelly Greenwood, founder of Mind Share Partners, a national non-profit focused on changing the culture of workplace mental health so both employees and organizations can thrive.

Hear from IO Psychologists Patricia Grabarek and Katina Sawyer, CoFounders of WorkrBeeing, on how science can help you build a happier and healthier work environment for your hive.

In our first episode of Season 2, hear from HR leader and influencer, Steve Browne, author of HR on Purpose!! Steve's people philosophy will inspire you to rethink how you practice HR.

In our second season of HR Tea, we will challenge you to think differently about employee well-being and mental health, encourage you to authentically connect with your people, and provide you with strategies to bring in amazing untapped talent and support them in your organization! Cheers!

Hear from VUHRD Director, Gerry Brandon, on how science can make you a better HR practitioner. In our final episode of Season 1, learn how you can apply evidence-based HR practices to make your organization more effective.

In this episode, Bethany sits down with Hallie Thompson and Rita Snell, two Villanova HRD alumni to hear how they are applying their education in their new positions in HR.

Hear from Jack Templin, President and Chief Programs Officer at Affiliated Distributors on how AD drives culture through their 34 fundamental values. (Yes, 34!)

Could who you marry impact your career? Villanova HRD Visiting Professor, Heather Cluley, shares her research on couples’ decision-making processes and how the couples’ individual values impact their career choices and their organizations.

Have you ever considered if your organization sends signals to your LGBTQ employees that they are not welcome? Hear from VUHRD Assistant Professor, Christian Thoroughgood as he discusses his research in this area, and how to provide opportunities for allyship in your organization.