We're dedicated to advancing work

WRKdefined Podcast Network

Find our shows everywhere you listen to your podcasts

All Shows

Latest Episodes

HR, Lawsuits & Rock ‘n’ Roll: A Backstage Pass with Jon Hyman
Backstage Pass: The HR Rock StarApril 22, 2025x
4
00:49:04

HR, Lawsuits & Rock ‘n’ Roll: A Backstage Pass with Jon Hyman

In this episode, we dive into the critical role of employment law in today’s workplace, especially for small to mid-sized businesses without in-house legal teams. We unpack common pitfalls around wage and hour laws, the rising challenges of remote work and AI, and why proactive legal advice is a mus...

Job Rotation’s Appeal to GenZ with Special Guest Eli Fernandez
HR & Payroll 2.0April 22, 2025x
82
00:43:00

Job Rotation’s Appeal to GenZ with Special Guest Eli Fernandez

Another peek into the GenZ paths to the workplace with Julie’s second son, Elias. His journey couldn’t be more opposite than that of his brother who was the opening show for our YouTube channel. Eli finds his way to a finance intern position at Ford by networking – with exactly ONE adult role model....

The importance of mental health and well-being in the workplace for early-career candidates
From Dorms to DesksApril 22, 2025x
34
00:10:40

The importance of mental health and well-being in the workplace for early-career candidates

Today's episode addresses the importance of mental health and well-being in the workplace for early-career individuals. It's a topic of major concern, as many candidates prioritize employers who offer support for mental health. This includes access to counseling services, a culture that promotes wor...

WalkMe's Chelsea Pyrzenski on Workforce Transformation and AI
PeopleTechApril 21, 2025
497
00:17:25

WalkMe's Chelsea Pyrzenski on Workforce Transformation and AI

While they're getting their workforces up to speed, employers see things differently on AI Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AI vs Managers, Quiet Cracking, and Why HR Still Can’t Measure Quality of Hire
The BARFApril 21, 202500:56:54

AI vs Managers, Quiet Cracking, and Why HR Still Can’t Measure Quality of Hire

Only 24% of companies measure quality of hire. AI is replacing managers. People are quietly breaking. Quality of hire might be the most talked-about hiring metric—and the least understood. This week’s episode hits hard on the disconnect between hiring goals and actual outcomes, how “speed to perform...

Continuous Learning in Payroll with Laurel Serra, CPP
It's About PayrollApril 21, 2025x
153
00:51:07

Continuous Learning in Payroll with Laurel Serra, CPP

In Episode 153 of It's About Payroll, hosts Walt and Brian discuss the impact of tariffs on the payroll industry, budgeting tips from a certified financial planner, and the importance of continuous education in payroll. Special guest Laurel Serra, CPP, Director of Education Services at Payroll Org, ...

What's the Story

What does WRKdefined mean? If you haven't already figured it out, WRKdefined = Work Defined. We believe the definition of work has changed. Beneath the surface definition of "work" we believe there is a greater story to be told and that's what we've set out to do.

Read it all