Season 1

Tim Sackett Unplugged: The Leadership Playbook for Great Talent
Backstage Pass: The HR Rock StarJune 22, 2025x
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00:48:50

Tim Sackett Unplugged: The Leadership Playbook for Great Talent

In this engaging conversation, Tim Sackett, Talent Acquisition Rock Star shares his journey into recruiting, the impact of AI on the industry, and the importance of personal touches in enhancing candidate experiences. He discusses the future of talent acquisition tech stacks, navigating compliance i...

Immigration compliance is cool now with Roman Zelichenko
Backstage Pass: The HR Rock StarJune 18, 2025x
9
01:06:06

Immigration compliance is cool now with Roman Zelichenko

Summary: In this episode, we sit down with Roman Zelichenko, immigration attorney turned tech founder, to explore how innovation is transforming the world of global mobility. Roman shares his journey from law to launching Laborless, a platform streamlining visa compliance, and unpacks what it takes ...

The Voice of the Brand: Why Story Still Wins featuring Frank Buscemi
Backstage Pass: The HR Rock StarJune 16, 2025x
8
01:03:04

The Voice of the Brand: Why Story Still Wins featuring Frank Buscemi

Summary: Frank Buscemi, CEO of MBE Group, joins the show to share his journey from aspiring musician to marketing leader. He reflects on building a creative agency, navigating a changing industry, and the powerful role of trust, community, and storytelling in business. Frank and Jay dive into topics...

Unpacking Employee Relocation: Turning Mobility into a Strategic Advantage with Chris Kline
Backstage Pass: The HR Rock StarJune 03, 2025x
7
00:30:18

Unpacking Employee Relocation: Turning Mobility into a Strategic Advantage with Chris Kline

Summary: In this conversation, Chris Kline shares his extensive experience in the relocation mobility industry, discussing the challenges, the importance of transparency, and the need for better support for employees during relocations. He emphasizes the role of technology in improving the relocatio...

HR Elevated: Insights from Brad Voorhees
Backstage Pass: The HR Rock StarMay 20, 2025x
6
00:38:32

HR Elevated: Insights from Brad Voorhees

Summary: In this episode of Backstage Pass: The HR Rock Star, I sit down with Brad Voorhees, Owner & Advisor at ScaleTX, a firm dedicated to helping small and mid-sized businesses scale effectively through strategic HR counsel. With a deep understanding of what it takes to build sustainable people p...

The 12 Elements of Trust: A New Blueprint for Leadership with Emil Everett
Backstage Pass: The HR Rock StarMay 06, 2025x
5
00:46:54

The 12 Elements of Trust: A New Blueprint for Leadership with Emil Everett

Summary: In this conversation, Jay Arnold speaks with Emil Everett, a seasoned entrepreneur and author of 'Leading with Trust.' They explore the importance of trust in leadership, the 12 elements contributing to building trust, and how organizations can navigate challenges in the post-COVID job mark...

HR, Lawsuits & Rock ‘n’ Roll: A Backstage Pass with Jon Hyman
Backstage Pass: The HR Rock StarApril 22, 2025x
4
00:50:49

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...

Military Discipline Meets HR & Project Management: Strategies for Success with Misty Moreno
Backstage Pass: The HR Rock StarApril 15, 2025x
3
00:43:00

Military Discipline Meets HR & Project Management: Strategies for Success with Misty Moreno

In this conversation, Jay and Misty discuss the transition from military to civilian life, focusing on the challenges veterans face in the job market, particularly in project management and HR. Misty shares her journey, leadership lessons learned from the military, and insights into current trends i...

Embracing New Talent and Technology in Today's Workforce with Dr. Lee Meadows
Backstage Pass: The HR Rock StarApril 15, 2025x
2
00:48:03

Embracing New Talent and Technology in Today's Workforce with Dr. Lee Meadows

In this episode of Backstage Pass with the HR Rock Star, host Jay Arnold, SPHR has an in-depth conversation with HR Leader Dr. Lee Meadows. Dr. Meadows shares his journey in the HR field, discussing the evolution of HR practices, the challenges leaders face today, and the importance of understanding...

HR Immigration 101: Empowering Businesses with Global Talent & Future Reform with Immigration attorney Colleen Molner
Backstage Pass: The HR Rock StarApril 15, 2025x
1
01:01:42

HR Immigration 101: Empowering Businesses with Global Talent & Future Reform with Immigration attorney Colleen Molner

In this episode of Backstage Pass with the HR Rock Star, host Jay Arnold and Immigration attorney Colleen Molner delve into the complexities of HR immigration. They discuss various employment-based visas, including the H-1B, H-2B, TN, L1, E2, and E3 visas, and explore the implications of immigration...