1 — Federal Employment Law Framework HR Management Fundamentals · 4:47 A foundational overview of the major federal employment laws every HR professional must know, covering landmark legislation like Title VII, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act, and the ADA to help you understand who is protected and why.
3 The Compliance Context HR Management Fundamentals · 3:22 Navigating compliance-heavy environments like HIPAA, SOC2, and CMMC requires a fundamentally different approach than traditional goal-setting frameworks. Listeners will discover why standard OKR systems fall short when regulatory demands shift the priorities without warning.
3 — International Employment Law Basics HR Management Fundamentals · 4:15 Diving into the essentials of international employment law, this chapter reveals how HR practices that feel standard in the U.S. — like at-will employment — can become costly legal violations abroad. Listeners will learn how notice periods, termination requirements, and worker protections vary dramatically across global markets.
2 — Benefits Administration HR Management Fundamentals · 4:17 A deep dive into the world of employee benefits administration, covering the key differences between health plan types—HMO, PPO, and high-deductible plans—while exploring HSA savings options and ACA compliance requirements.
1 — Workforce Planning HR Management Fundamentals · 3:26 Workforce planning breaks down the essential process of analyzing staffing needs, budgeting, and forecasting to ensure an organization has the right people with the right skills in the right roles. Listeners will learn how aligning workforce strategy with business goals helps leaders stay ahead of change and avoid costly talent gaps.
2 — Recruiting Operations HR Management Fundamentals · 3:57 Covering the essential strategies behind finding and attracting top talent, this chapter explores the difference between active and passive candidates while teaching listeners how to craft a compelling employer brand and employee value proposition to draw in the right people.
3 — Hiring Compliance HR Management Fundamentals · 3:12 Hiring Compliance breaks down the legal framework behind fair and lawful recruitment, covering EEO data collection, federal reporting requirements, and key statistical tools like the four-fifths rule to help organizations identify and avoid discriminatory hiring practices.
1 — Workplace Investigations HR Management Fundamentals · 3:38 A deep dive into the essential steps of conducting workplace investigations, covering how to respond promptly to complaints, interview witnesses effectively, and document evidence before details are lost.
2 — Discipline and Termination HR Management Fundamentals · 3:45 A deep dive into progressive discipline procedures, walking through the structured steps employers should follow—from verbal warnings to written notices—before considering termination.
3 — Conflict Resolution HR Management Fundamentals · 3:54 Dive into the essential difference between mediation and investigation as conflict resolution tools, learning when each approach is appropriate and how to choose the right strategy when workplace tensions escalate.
4 — Policy Development and Maintenance HR Management Fundamentals · 4:39 Dive into the essential HR policies every organization needs, from equal opportunity and anti-harassment to codes of conduct and attendance guidelines, and discover how these foundational rules create a fair and structured workplace.
1 — Compensation Design HR Management Fundamentals · 4:18 Explore the foundational principles of compensation design, from job analysis and point-factor methods to market pricing and career progression structures, giving you the tools to build fair and competitive pay systems from the ground up.
1 — System Design HR Management Fundamentals · 3:02 An introduction to the foundations of HR management systems, exploring why traditional annual performance reviews fall short and what the research reveals about their limitations.
2 — Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) HR Management Fundamentals · 3:59 Dive into the world of Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs) and discover how HR professionals use this structured tool to address employee performance issues while giving workers a fair opportunity to meet expectations before more serious consequences follow.
1 — Training Needs Assessment HR Management Fundamentals · 4:36 Laying the groundwork for effective workforce development, Training Needs Assessment explores how to align employee skill-building with an organization's broader strategy, goals, and market demands.
3 — Promotion and Succession HR Management Fundamentals · 3:54 Covering the essential principles of fair and transparent promotion processes, this chapter guides HR professionals on how to establish clear, documented criteria that give every employee an equal opportunity to advance within the organization.
1 — The Scope Creep Continues HR Management Fundamentals · 3:44 Tracing how HR's responsibilities have exploded far beyond hiring and payroll, this chapter reveals how landmark regulations like HIPAA and GDPR transformed the field into a complex web of data privacy, compliance, and employee record management.
3 — Mandatory Compliance Training HR Management Fundamentals · 3:58 Mandatory compliance training gets a critical look in this chapter, covering the recurring annual requirements around harassment, safety, EEO, data privacy, and ethics while questioning whether checkbox-style learning actually drives meaningful workplace change.
2 — Learning Design and Delivery HR Management Fundamentals · 3:37 Dive into the essentials of workplace learning design, exploring how to analyze your audience, choose the right training method, and apply the ADDIE model to build effective, results-driven programs from start to finish.
4 — Leadership Development HR Management Fundamentals · 4:29 Focused on the journey from individual contributor to team leader, this chapter explores the essential skills first-time managers need to develop, including communication, feedback, and how to shift from doing the work to empowering others to succeed.
2 — People Analytics HR Management Fundamentals · 7:59 Diving into the world of people analytics, this chapter explores how HR professionals use workforce data—from turnover rates to cost-per-hire—to uncover hidden patterns and make smarter, evidence-based decisions about their organizations.
3 — Data Privacy for HR Data HR Management Fundamentals · 3:41 Dive into the critical world of HR data privacy, where sensitive employee information like Social Security numbers, medical files, and compensation records demand the highest level of protection and responsibility.
2 — State and Local Compliance HR Management Fundamentals · 3:19 Navigating HR compliance means more than just following federal law — state and local regulations often set stricter standards that vary dramatically by location. Listeners will learn how jurisdictions like California, New York, and Illinois layer additional requirements on top of federal minimums, and why HR professionals must master these regional differences.
1 — Core HR Technology Stack HR Management Fundamentals · 3:04 Dive into the essential building blocks of modern HR technology, exploring how leading platforms like Workday, SAP, Oracle, and BambooHR work together to manage employee records, organizational structures, and workforce data.
1 — Organizational Design HR Management Fundamentals · 4:24 A foundational look at organizational design, covering the five core structures—Functional, Divisional, Matrix, Flat, and Network—and how each shapes reporting relationships, authority, and the way teams are grouped to drive business success.
3 — Employee Engagement HR Management Fundamentals · 3:14 Diving into the critical difference between employee satisfaction and true engagement, this chapter reveals why simply keeping workers "happy" isn't enough and how genuine engagement drives passion, ownership, and meaningful results.
2 — Culture: What HR Can and Cannot Control HR Management Fundamentals · 5:19 Diving into the real limits of HR's power, this chapter breaks down which aspects of workplace culture HR professionals can genuinely shape versus what falls beyond their reach, starting with the critical role of onboarding and first impressions.
4 — Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging HR Management Fundamentals · 4:31 Exploring the critical pillars of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the workplace, this chapter examines how unconscious bias can infiltrate hiring processes and what HR professionals can do to identify and eliminate disparate impact through structured, evidence-based practices.
1 — Employment Risk Landscape HR Management Fundamentals · 4:43 Dive into the complex world of HR risk management as six key categories of employment risk are unveiled, giving HR professionals a comprehensive framework for identifying the hidden dangers lurking in everyday workplace decisions.
3 — Whistleblower Protection and Retaliation Prevention HR Management Fundamentals · 4:41 Exploring the critical legal protections available to employees who report workplace misconduct, this chapter walks through real-world scenarios to help listeners understand how laws like Sarbanes-Oxley shield whistleblowers from retaliation and empower them to speak up with confidence.
2 — The Ethics of HR's Dual Role HR Management Fundamentals · 5:11 Exploring the tension HR professionals face when organizational demands conflict with employee advocacy, this chapter unpacks the ethical tightrope of serving both company interests and workforce well-being — and how to navigate it with integrity.
1 — Speaking the Language of Business HR Management Fundamentals · 3:54 Mastering the financial vocabulary that executives speak is the first step to earning influence as an HR professional. Discover how connecting people strategies to metrics like revenue, profit margins, and EBITDA transforms HR from a support function into a true business driver.
2 — Building Credibility Outside HR HR Management Fundamentals · 3:36 Discover why HR professionals who lead with policies instead of problem-solving lose credibility fast, and learn how to shift from being a rule-enforcer to a valued business partner that leaders actually want in the room.
1 — AI in HR HR Management Fundamentals · 3:38 Explore how AI is transforming HR processes like resume screening while uncovering the hidden risks of algorithmic bias, and learn how emerging regulations like NYC Local Law 144 are pushing organizations to audit their tools for fairer hiring practices.
2 — Remote and Distributed Work HR Management Fundamentals · 3:19 Navigating the complex world of remote and distributed teams, this chapter breaks down the critical legal and tax considerations HR professionals must master, from multi-state compliance to understanding how labor laws apply when employees work across different jurisdictions.
3 — Mental Health and Wellbeing HR Management Fundamentals · 4:24 Exploring the growing importance of mental health in the modern workplace, this chapter reveals how organizations can move beyond outdated support systems to build genuinely accessible, effective wellbeing programs that benefit both employees and the business.
3 — When to Hold the Line HR Management Fundamentals · 3:36 Exploring the critical moments when HR professionals must stand firm, this chapter reveals the key scenarios—legal risks, retaliation, and safety violations—that demand unwavering boundaries and ethical courage.
4 — The Gig Economy and Non-Traditional Work HR Management Fundamentals · 3:43 Exploring the rise of gig work and non-traditional employment, this chapter examines the critical distinction between employees and independent contractors through real-world examples, helping HR professionals navigate the legal and organizational challenges of today's evolving workforce landscape.
1 — Certifications HR Management Fundamentals · 4:24 Exploring the landscape of HR professional certifications, this song breaks down the key credentials—including SHRM and HRCI—that can elevate your career and signal your expertise to employers.
2 — Continuing Education Priorities HR Management Fundamentals · 3:49 Keeping pace with the ever-evolving HR landscape, this chapter breaks down why staying current on new legislation, court cases, and compliance requirements is essential for HR professionals before changes take effect.
3 — A Personal Challenge HR Management Fundamentals · 3:47 A powerful call to action that challenges listeners to reflect on how they'll apply their HR knowledge — will they default to outdated practices, or forge a more meaningful path forward?
Communication Channels HR Management Fundamentals · 3:50 Exploring the math behind team communication, this chapter breaks down how to calculate the number of communication channels in a group using a simple formula, helping managers understand why complexity grows rapidly as teams expand.
11 Engage and Support Virtual Teams HR Management Fundamentals · 5:14 Explore the unique challenges and best practices of leading virtual teams across time zones, cultures, and communication platforms, and discover how to build trust and keep remote employees aligned and engaged.
3 — Hiring Compliance HR Management Fundamentals · 3:58 Covering the essential legal and ethical frameworks around hiring compliance, this chapter walks you through EEO data collection, record-keeping best practices, and how to monitor workforce trends to ensure fair and transparent hiring processes.
1 — HR Is Built on an Impossible Promise HR Management Fundamentals · 4:07 An eye-opening look at the fundamental contradiction at the heart of HR — exploring how a single department is expected to simultaneously protect company interests, advocate for employees, and remain neutral, all at the same time.
3 Applied Exercises HR Management Fundamentals · 3:43 Three real-world HR scenarios bring workforce management concepts to life, walking listeners through how to identify and address critical challenges like skills gaps, high turnover, training deficits, and security clearance delays that can disrupt operations.
2 — Remote and Distributed Work HR Management Fundamentals · 3:34 Dive into the complex world of managing remote and distributed teams, covering critical compliance considerations like multi-state tax obligations, workers' comp requirements, and legal responsibilities that HR professionals must navigate when employees work across different locations.