HR Stories Podcast - A Lesson in Every Story!

De: John Thalheimer MS Org Leadership and Chuck Simikian SPHR SHRM-SCP
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  • Welcome to the HR Stories Podcast - where there is a lesson in every story. Our Storytellers - John Thalheimer and Chuck Simikian, the Team behind HR Stories, share real-life tales about where a business made a preventable mistake. At The HR Stories Podcast, the STORIES are the teaching tool! LISTEN to the stories of those who did not heed the warning signs. LEARN from their mistakes. ACT on best practices shared by our hosts and guests. Each year, our hosts, Chuck Simikian and John Thalheimer, deliver thousands of live seminars around the country to business owners, executives, and HR professionals discussing the fundamentals of Human Resources, Leadership best practices, and legal risk reduction activities for organizations.

    Each HR Story episode shares a story of where a company missed the mark, what went wrong, and how you can avoid their fate. As the Team at HR Stories, John and Chuck continue to develop and provide resources to help HR leaders, business owners, and organizations with the confidence they need to successfully handle employee issues and build strong employee practices to comply with employment laws. Both successful entrepreneurs help businesses through HR consulting, training, and coaching leaders. They have coached and trained thousands of HR Professionals, Business Owners, and Leaders to prepare them for the future.

    John is the Founding Director of True Star Leadership™, which focuses on helping managers and leaders learn performance management principles. Chuck is the Founding Partner of Alliance HR Partners, which provides HR consulting and training to businesses nationwide. Together, they have over 40 years of experience navigating the challenges of HR and recently published their book, The Ultimate Guide to HR: Checklist Edition. Go to https://ultimateguidetohr.com/ for more information, download a free sample, and watch their webinar on the Secret Power Behind Successful Businesses.

    © 2025 HR Stories Podcast - A Lesson in Every Story!
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  • Ep123: Q&A - Smelly Lunch and Consistent Callouts
    Apr 29 2025

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    Welcome to another Listener Q&A with The Team at HR Stories! Today's episode goes into these questions:

    1. Can you require a doctors note for someone who continually calls in the day after a holiday weekend? Our PTO policy doesn’t require it but it happens every time.
    2. Is it an HR issue if someone brings particularly fragrant food into the break room?
    3. Can we lower someone’s pay if they move to a cheaper remote work location?
    4. Can I take leave to take care of my sister who I am legally responsible for?
    5. If a person is off work for the day and they answer emails or do work without being asked to, do we have to pay them?

    Visit TeamAtHRStories.com to see all of our workshops and offerings to help you feel confident in your HR decisions.

    Support the show

    Our new book...The Ultimate Guide to HR: Checklists Edition is now AVAILABLE!

    Go to
    UltimateGuidetoHR.com to Get HR Right: and Avoid Costly Mistakes. Certified and approved for 3 SHRM Recertification Credits.

    Join the HR Team of One Community on Facebook or visit TeamAtHRstories.com and sign up for emails so you can be the first to know about new things we have coming up.

    You can also follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @HRstoriesPodcast

    Don't forget to rate our podcast, it really helps other people find it!

    Do you have a situation or topic you’d like the team to discuss? Are you interested in having Chuck or John talk to your team or Emcee your event? You can reach the Team at Email@TeamAtHRStories.com for suggestions and inquiries.

    The viewpoints expressed by the characters in the stories are not necessarily that of The Team at HR Stories. The stories are shared to present various, real-world scenarios and share how they were handled by policy and, at times, law. Chuck and John are not lawyers and always recommend working with an employment lawyer to address concerns.

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    20 m
  • Ep122: Burnout, Stress & Leadership – What HR Needs to Hear Right Now
    Apr 22 2025

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    John Thalheimer and Chuck Simikian unpack the growing crisis of burnout and chronic stress among HR professionals and business leaders. With recent federal actions, such as workforce reductions and the rollback of affirmative action policies, HR leaders are navigating more pressure than ever.

    You’ll learn:

    • What burnout really looks like in the workplace
    • The link between DEI policy changes and HR stress
    • How to build resilience while supporting your team
    • Practical tools like boundary-setting, mindfulness, and peer connection
    • Why burnout is a leadership and culture issue, not just a personal one

    Whether you're a CHRO, HR manager, or team leader, this episode offers actionable insights to help you protect your well-being and lead through change.

    Visit TeamAtHRStories.com to see all of our workshops and offerings to help you feel confident in your HR decisions.

    Support the show

    Our new book...The Ultimate Guide to HR: Checklists Edition is now AVAILABLE!

    Go to
    UltimateGuidetoHR.com to Get HR Right: and Avoid Costly Mistakes. Certified and approved for 3 SHRM Recertification Credits.

    Join the HR Team of One Community on Facebook or visit TeamAtHRstories.com and sign up for emails so you can be the first to know about new things we have coming up.

    You can also follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @HRstoriesPodcast

    Don't forget to rate our podcast, it really helps other people find it!

    Do you have a situation or topic you’d like the team to discuss? Are you interested in having Chuck or John talk to your team or Emcee your event? You can reach the Team at Email@TeamAtHRStories.com for suggestions and inquiries.

    The viewpoints expressed by the characters in the stories are not necessarily that of The Team at HR Stories. The stories are shared to present various, real-world scenarios and share how they were handled by policy and, at times, law. Chuck and John are not lawyers and always recommend working with an employment lawyer to address concerns.

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    43 m
  • Ep121: Q&A - Retaliation against HR, demotion compensation, and mixed employment
    Apr 15 2025

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    Welcome to another Listener Q&A with The Team at HR Stories! Today's episode goes into these questions:

    1. What should an HR employee do if they’re experiencing retaliation in the workplace but feel like they can’t go to management?
    2. How do you handle compensation for someone getting demoted while pay bands changed?
    3. Can someone be an independent contractor for the same company they work for full time if the work is out of scope of their normal job?
    4. Are there any rules regarding the way time is tracked for hourly employees?

    Visit TeamAtHRStories.com to see all of our workshops and offerings to help you feel confident in your HR decisions.

    Support the show

    Our new book...The Ultimate Guide to HR: Checklists Edition is now AVAILABLE!

    Go to
    UltimateGuidetoHR.com to Get HR Right: and Avoid Costly Mistakes. Certified and approved for 3 SHRM Recertification Credits.

    Join the HR Team of One Community on Facebook or visit TeamAtHRstories.com and sign up for emails so you can be the first to know about new things we have coming up.

    You can also follow us on Instagram and TikTok at @HRstoriesPodcast

    Don't forget to rate our podcast, it really helps other people find it!

    Do you have a situation or topic you’d like the team to discuss? Are you interested in having Chuck or John talk to your team or Emcee your event? You can reach the Team at Email@TeamAtHRStories.com for suggestions and inquiries.

    The viewpoints expressed by the characters in the stories are not necessarily that of The Team at HR Stories. The stories are shared to present various, real-world scenarios and share how they were handled by policy and, at times, law. Chuck and John are not lawyers and always recommend working with an employment lawyer to address concerns.

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