HR: Friend or Foe? - Ep 2 of 5 of FITI HR Series: The Good, the Bad, and the Potential
05/16/24 • 41 min
Is HR your friend? Are any corporate departments your friend? In the second episode of our HR series HR: The Good, the Bad, and the Potential , we examine this question and go deeper into the real impact HR has in business. Using one of Stephanie’s more controversial IG reels as a kick start for our discussion, we explore difficult questions with our guest, Lisa Novak. Lisa brings a wealth of in-depth expertise combined with a passion and commitment to how HR can serve as an advocate for both the employee and the business. HR: Friend or Foe? is an elevated conversation that is guaranteed to illuminate your perspective on Human Resources and its impact or influence on corporate culture.
GUEST BIO:
Lisa Novak is a Fractional HR Leader serving the global tech startup market, headquartered in Austin, TX. She provides leadership guidance and program development that elevates culture, drives growth, and increases revenue performance for multiple evolving businesses.
Lisa has over 25 years of experience in HR leadership, helping to build companies as they ramp up for significant growth or organizational change. She’s been responsible for the corporate strategy for acquiring, developing, and retaining talent, providing leadership development, curating effective compensation and benefits programs, driving DEIB, and helping to build positive, high-performing cultures. Prior to starting LMNHR, Lisa served on the executive teams for a number of organizations leading HR and Employee Experience for companies including data.world, RenewData, SigmaTel, and Brooktree through rapid growth, M&A activity, and turnaround situations.
Episode Sources:
HR is Not Your Friend -what is it?
HR is NOT Your Friend - IG Reel
STEPHANIE’S BIO:
Stephanie Crain is a Corporate Mystic, a visionary collaborator who empowers organizations and individuals to align their core values and unleash their authentic expression. With 25 years of experience in branding, culture, and creative strategy, Stephanie excels as an executive leader, fostering collaboration and talent elevation across diverse industries. As a Certified Master Jungian Coach specializing in Success Mindset, she guides executives, creators, and entrepreneurs to overcome obstacles and #vibratehigher by activating their true potential.
SHANIQUA’S BIO
Shaniqua Brown, Founder and Talent Strategist at Elevated TA brings over a decade of expertise in Talent Acquisition, with a distinguished background at industry leaders like Kforce and Google. Merging her academic prowess in Interdisciplinary Social Science with insights gained from a dynamic career as a professional dancer and NFL cheerleader, she infuses Elevated TA's mission with precision, agility, and an innovative spirit. Focused on revolutionizing talent acquisition strategies for mid-sized companies, Shaniqua's approach blends empathetic partnership with dynamic, data-informed solutions, ensuring businesses align their teams with their strategic vision for success and efficiency.
Is HR your friend? Are any corporate departments your friend? In the second episode of our HR series HR: The Good, the Bad, and the Potential , we examine this question and go deeper into the real impact HR has in business. Using one of Stephanie’s more controversial IG reels as a kick start for our discussion, we explore difficult questions with our guest, Lisa Novak. Lisa brings a wealth of in-depth expertise combined with a passion and commitment to how HR can serve as an advocate for both the employee and the business. HR: Friend or Foe? is an elevated conversation that is guaranteed to illuminate your perspective on Human Resources and its impact or influence on corporate culture.
GUEST BIO:
Lisa Novak is a Fractional HR Leader serving the global tech startup market, headquartered in Austin, TX. She provides leadership guidance and program development that elevates culture, drives growth, and increases revenue performance for multiple evolving businesses.
Lisa has over 25 years of experience in HR leadership, helping to build companies as they ramp up for significant growth or organizational change. She’s been responsible for the corporate strategy for acquiring, developing, and retaining talent, providing leadership development, curating effective compensation and benefits programs, driving DEIB, and helping to build positive, high-performing cultures. Prior to starting LMNHR, Lisa served on the executive teams for a number of organizations leading HR and Employee Experience for companies including data.world, RenewData, SigmaTel, and Brooktree through rapid growth, M&A activity, and turnaround situations.
Episode Sources:
HR is Not Your Friend -what is it?
HR is NOT Your Friend - IG Reel
STEPHANIE’S BIO:
Stephanie Crain is a Corporate Mystic, a visionary collaborator who empowers organizations and individuals to align their core values and unleash their authentic expression. With 25 years of experience in branding, culture, and creative strategy, Stephanie excels as an executive leader, fostering collaboration and talent elevation across diverse industries. As a Certified Master Jungian Coach specializing in Success Mindset, she guides executives, creators, and entrepreneurs to overcome obstacles and #vibratehigher by activating their true potential.
SHANIQUA’S BIO
Shaniqua Brown, Founder and Talent Strategist at Elevated TA brings over a decade of expertise in Talent Acquisition, with a distinguished background at industry leaders like Kforce and Google. Merging her academic prowess in Interdisciplinary Social Science with insights gained from a dynamic career as a professional dancer and NFL cheerleader, she infuses Elevated TA's mission with precision, agility, and an innovative spirit. Focused on revolutionizing talent acquisition strategies for mid-sized companies, Shaniqua's approach blends empathetic partnership with dynamic, data-informed solutions, ensuring businesses align their teams with their strategic vision for success and efficiency.
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HR Then and Now: An Illuminating Education - Ep 1 of 5 of FITI HR Series: The Good, the Bad, and the Potential
Welcome to Episode 1 of our enlightening five-part series, 'HR: The Good, the Bad, and the Potential.' Dive into our first episode, 'HR: Then and Now, an Illuminating Education,' where we unravel the evolving landscape of Human Resources—from its administrative roots to its current significance as a strategic business partner.
Join hosts Shaniqua Brown and Stephanie Crain and our distinguished guest, , a seasoned HR expert with over 27 years in the field. In this episode, Prudence shares profound insights on how - is pivotal for . We delve into HR's transformation, challenging the often negative portrayal seen in viral media and illustrating its true potential as a cornerstone of corporate success.
This episode isn't just a historical overview; it's a forward-looking perspective on how HR impacts workplace culture and influences executive decisions. Listeners will gain valuable insights into HR's strategic role, understand its deep-rooted functions, and discover how it shapes every aspect of employee experience.
. Learn why Human Resources can be a formidable ally in fostering workplace excellence and driving company growth when embraced and executed with dedication.
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Prudence Pitter is an executive with 27+ years of Human Resource leadership across several industries. In addition to her HR and consulting experience, she previously served as an Adjunct Professor of HR, for 9+ years. She is currently a Board Member and volunteers her time to help junior HR professionals. Her passion is delivering leadership development presentations to business leaders while also inspiring alignment of people practices to business priorities while keeping the employee experience as a key focus. Prudence enjoys writing about HR trends, and influencing leadership behaviors that enhance the employee experience.
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HR: The Employee Experience -Why Aren’t Leaders Listening? - Ep 3 of 5 HR Series: The Good, the Bad, and the Potential
Are you ready to transform your workplace? Join us for episode 3 of our HR series, ': h , h , h ,' where we discuss the : ’ ? Discover how prioritizing your employees can drive unparalleled organizational success.
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- : Understand how happy employees lead to satisfied customers and business growth.
- : Learn strategies to foster an engaging and supportive organizational culture.
- : Explore the impact of leadership on employee engagement and productivity, and uncover why leaders often fail to listen.
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- : Shaniqua explains how the Employee Experience begins at the prospect stage and extends through the entire lifecycle, emphasizing authentic employer branding.
- : Stephanie shares her revolutionary ideas on rethinking traditional corporate hierarchies, advocating for a flipped pyramid model to foster a more supportive and innovative culture.
- : Shaniqua and Stephanie discuss the importance of recognizing and celebrating employee achievements and transitions, highlighting the value of genuine recognition and support.
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- How to create a thriving organizational environment by prioritizing the Employee Experience.
- Effective strategies to engage and retain top talent.
- The essential role of leadership in fostering a positive workplace culture.
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Episode Sources:
Clear Action: https://clearaction.com/employee-experience-faq/
Builtin Article: https://builtin.com/company-culture/positive-work-culture
Gallup: U.S. Employee Engagement Needs a Rebound in 2023
https://www.gallup.com/workplace/468233/employee-engagement-needs-rebound-2023.aspx
FHSU.edu
https://scholars.fhsu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1001&context=management_oer
STEPHANIE’S BIO:
Stephanie Crain is a Corporate Mystic, a visionary collaborator who empowers organizations and individuals to align their core values and unleash their authentic expression. With 25 years of experience in branding, culture, and creative strategy, Stephanie excels as an executive leader, fostering collaboration and talent elevation across diverse industries. As a Certified Master Jungian Coach specializing in Success Mindset, she guides executives, creators, and entrepreneurs to overcome obstacles and #vibratehigher by activating their true potential.
SHANIQUA’S BIO
Shaniqua Brown, Founder and Talent Strategist at Elevated TA brings over a decade of expertise in Talent Acquisition, with a distinguished background at industry leaders like Kforce and Google. Merging her academic prowess in Interdisciplinary Social Science with insights gained from a dynamic career as a professional dancer and NFL cheerleader, she infuses Elevated TA's mission with precision, agility, and an innovative spirit. Focused on revolutionizing talent acquisition strategies for mid-sized companies, Shaniqua's approach blends empathetic partnership with dynamic, data-informed solutions, ensuring businesses align their teams with their strategic vision for success and efficiency.
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