Lisa Boucher, CEO HR Ninja, Co-Founder HR Cafe (S3 E8)

In this conversation, Lisa Boucher, founder of HR Ninja, shares her extensive human resources experience and discusses the challenges and rewards of her journey. She emphasizes the importance of understanding business needs, navigating employee benefits, and fostering community through initiatives like HR Cafe. Lisa highlights the evolving landscape of HR and the necessity for businesses to adapt to new employee expectations while maintaining compliance and support for their workforce.

Key Takeaways

• HR Ninja combines Lisa's passion for human resources and martial arts.
• Lisa's diverse background enhances her HR expertise.
• Self-employment presents unique organizational challenges.
• Business owners often need guidance on HR projects.
• Proactive HR can prevent financial exposures for businesses.
• Employee feedback is crucial for improving benefits.
• Different generations have varying workplace expectations.
• Community support is vital for small businesses.
• HR Cafe fosters networking and collaboration among HR professionals.
• Lisa aims to positively impact her local community.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to HR Ninja and Lisa Boucher

02:47 The Journey into Human Resources

05:35 Challenges of Self-Employment in HR

08:23 Understanding Business Needs and HR Solutions

11:23 Navigating Employee Benefits and Compliance

13:59 The Importance of Employee Feedback

17:08 Building Community through HR Cafe

19:44 Future Aspirations for HR Ninja

More Information

• Lisa Boucher - HR Ninja