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The Team at HR Stories Welcome to The HR Stories Podcast, where there is a lesson in every story. Each episode, our story In short, there is a lesson in every story.

Our Storytellers - John Thalheimer and Chuck Simikian founded HR Stories Podcast to help Human Resource Professionals and Business Owners learn the best practices of human resources management. Both are successful entrepreneurs who help businesses through human resources consulting, training, and coaching leaders. In the last year, they have coached and trained thousands of HR Professionals as, Bu

siness Owners, and Leaders to prepare them for the future. When the Coronavirus stopped America, John and Chuck wanted to share their knowledge. They realized that the stories they shared in their seminars were the perfect vehicle to teach the principles of human resources management. John is the Founding Director of True Star Leadership™, which focuses on helping managers and leaders learn the principles of performance management. Chuck is the Founding Partner of Alliance HR Partners, which provides human resources consulting and training to businesses across the country. Together they have over 40 years navigating the challenges of human resources. If we listen well, stories help us learn and teach us ways to act. Listen - Learn - Act....The HR Stories Podcast

23/07/2025

Your managers could be your weak point.
Most of the stories we cover where companies end up in court cases come from managers not knowing the law. Proper onboarding of your managers could avoid legal troubles and help improve your company culture.
Go to Ep #126 of The HR Stories Podcast for insights: https://f.mtr.cool/uodunmenrt
Looking for HR answers? Check out 'The Ultimate Guide to HR: Checklists Edition' now available on Amazon or in Digital Download! https://f.mtr.cool/hlhvhjcbzn

21/07/2025

Use AI to create more personal time with your team.
AI is being talked about around every corner, but what does it actually mean for you and your day-to-day work.
Go to Ep #125 of The HR Stories Podcast for insights: https://f.mtr.cool/uodunmenrt
Looking for HR answers? Check out 'The Ultimate Guide to HR: Checklists Edition' now available on Amazon or in Digital Download! https://f.mtr.cool/hlhvhjcbzn

18/07/2025

Temporary Protected Statuses revoked for Venezuelans
Trump has revoked temporary protected statuses for Venezuelans who came here through a legal process.
Go to Ep #128 of The HR Stories Podcast for insights: https://f.mtr.cool/uodunmenrt
Looking for HR answers? Check out 'The Ultimate Guide to HR: Checklists Edition' now available on Amazon or in Digital Download! https://f.mtr.cool/hlhvhjcbzn

18/07/2025

The cure for burnout? Maybe not but it could help!
Burnout is at an all time high and the team has some thoughts around how to review your benefits to ensure you're easing the load for your employees.
Go to Ep #125 of The HR Stories Podcast for insights: https://f.mtr.cool/uodunmenrt
Looking for HR answers? Check out 'The Ultimate Guide to HR: Checklists Edition' now available on Amazon or in Digital Download! https://f.mtr.cool/hlhvhjcbzn

17/07/2025

Are you looking within your company to train your team for their next role?
Taking opportunities to cross-train and boost your current employees could not only avoid recruiting headaches down the line but also boost overall retention.
Go to Ep #125 of The HR Stories Podcast for insights: https://f.mtr.cool/uodunmenrt
Looking for HR answers? Check out 'The Ultimate Guide to HR: Checklists Edition' now available on Amazon or in Digital Download! https://f.mtr.cool/hlhvhjcbzn

16/07/2025

What is keeping managers and HR professionals awake at night?
2025 has provided little to no breathing room for those in management and HR roles - constant legal changes, job markets that make hiring feel impossible, and overall workforce burnout.
Go to Ep #125 of The HR Stories Podcast for insights: https://f.mtr.cool/uodunmenrt
Looking for HR answers? Check out 'The Ultimate Guide to HR: Checklists Edition' now available on Amazon or in Digital Download! https://f.mtr.cool/hlhvhjcbzn

11/07/2025

Passing down policies that you know aren't right.
When you're in HR or in a management position, you often have to hold people to new policies that get passed down from the higher ups.
Go to Ep #124 of The HR Stories Podcast for insights: https://f.mtr.cool/uodunmenrt
Looking for HR answers? Check out 'The Ultimate Guide to HR: Checklists Edition' now available on Amazon or in Digital Download! https://f.mtr.cool/hlhvhjcbzn

It's time for Summer School. During July, The HR Stories Podcast delves into the archives to discuss the Supreme Court c...
08/07/2025

It's time for Summer School.

During July, The HR Stories Podcast delves into the archives to discuss the Supreme Court cases that changed HR...this week's episode discusses the case of Griggs v Duke Power, where an intelligence test was discriminating against Black employees. Listen in to be reminded how Willie Griggs and 13 fellow employees took a stand against this Power House Giant.

https://www.buzzsprout.com/1296377/episodes/17467130

featuring John Thalheimer and Chuck Simikian

Welcome to Summer School! Chuck and John are going to take you back through some of the biggest Supreme Court cases that changed the face of Human Resources. This week, we revisit the case of Griggs v Duke Power, where an intelligence test was dis...

01/07/2025

SOLD OUT at SHRM 2025. But be the first to find me today (July 1) and get my personal copy for free!
Looking for HR answers? Check out 'The Ultimate Guide to HR: Checklists Edition' now available on Amazon or in Digital Download! https://f.mtr.cool/hlhvhjcbzn

01/07/2025

SOLD OUT at SHRM 2025. That’s right our book was chosen by SHRM to sell at their store at the annual national conference. I decided to walk by and see where it was being sold couldn’t find it and found out there were only two copies left and actually there’s only one copy left.

01/07/2025

30/06/2025

First person to find me at SHRM 2015 gets a free Ultimate Guide to HR!

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