Podcasts

HR Mixtape blends practical advice and unique stories to make work feel less like work. Tailored for all types of leaders and industries, it offers fresh perspectives to help you grow as a well-rounded leader — whether you're deep in paperwork or in need of a break.

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AI in Hiring: Legal Guardrails Leaders Can't Ignore

AI in Hiring: Legal Guardrails Leaders Can't Ignore

How can organizations ensure that AI tools are not introducing bias?
Culture by Design: Building Values into the Systems that Run Your Business

Culture by Design: Building Values into the Systems that Run Your Business

Values on the wall mean nothing if they aren't lived daily.
Beyond Severance: What a Truly Compassionate Layoff Package Looks Like

Beyond Severance: What a Truly Compassionate Layoff Package Looks Like

40% of Americans have been laid off at least once. How do we support those affected while maintaining a healthy workplace culture?
People First: Humanity at the Center of Everything

People First: Humanity at the Center of Everything

Validating feelings is different than validating inaccurate information.
Beyond the Stereotypes: Helping Gen Z and Every Generation Thrive Together

Beyond the Stereotypes: Helping Gen Z and Every Generation Thrive Together

Gen Z isn't lazy; they just refuse to work for companies that don't align with their values.
Small Business HR Practices: Insights for Leaders in Small Companies

Small Business HR Practices: Insights for Leaders in Small Companies

Don’t underestimate the power of your HR network; you’re not alone in this journey.
Improving Succession Planning: Why it Feels like a Fire Drill and How to Fix It

Improving Succession Planning: Why it Feels like a Fire Drill and How to Fix It

Succession planning isn't just about filling roles; it's about building a strong bench of talent ready to step up when needed.
Supporting Working Parents: Practical Programs that Reduce Burnout

Supporting Working Parents: Practical Programs that Reduce Burnout

Working parents are often expected to juggle their careers and family responsibilities without any support, leaving them feeling overwhelmed and guilty.
Empty Cup: HR Can’t Keep Pouring Without a Refill

Empty Cup: HR Can’t Keep Pouring Without a Refill

How do you prioritize your mental health in such a demanding role?
Identity Shift: Rebuilding Your Confidence After a Career Setback

Identity Shift: Rebuilding Your Confidence After a Career Setback

Treat every termination with respect.
Be Yourself at Work: Leading from the Heart without Losing Performance

Be Yourself at Work: Leading from the Heart without Losing Performance

Empathy is not about being in someone else's shoes; it's about being a passenger in their journey.
Hacking HR: What’s Actually Next for Work, Tech and People

Hacking HR: What’s Actually Next for Work, Tech and People

In a world where AI is reshaping jobs, how can HR stay relevant?
Evolving Employee Benefits for Engagement

Evolving Employee Benefits for Engagement

Have you ever felt like employee benefits are written in an alien language?
People-First Leadership: Building Trust and Communication

People-First Leadership: Building Trust and Communication

Have you ever felt like your team is just a collection of task-completing machines?
Navigating AI Risks and Opportunities in HR

Navigating AI Risks and Opportunities in HR

Have you ever felt overwhelmed by the rapid pace of AI integration in the workplace?
Transforming HR Operations for Strategic Impact

Transforming HR Operations for Strategic Impact

HR isn't just about policies; it's about driving business success.
Building Resilience Workforces of the Future

Building Resilience Workforces of the Future

Resilience isn't just bouncing back; it's about coming back stronger!
Building Effective HR in Manufacturing

Building Effective HR in Manufacturing

Have you ever wondered how to build a thriving HR culture from the ground up, especially in the manufacturing sector?
From Doers to People Developers: Leadership in the Trades that Boosts Retention with Traci...

From Doers to People Developers: Leadership in the Trades that Boosts Retention with Traci...

70% of learning happens on the job, making hands-on mentoring crucial in trades.
Fixing Fairness: A Results Based DEI Reset that Works with Lily Zheng

Fixing Fairness: A Results Based DEI Reset that Works with Lily Zheng

Did you know that 91% of American workers have experienced discrimination in the workplace?

meet the host

Dr. Shari Simpson 

Senior Manager Thought Leadership, Paylocity

Shari Simpson, EdD, is the host of HR Mixtape and a senior thought leadership leader at Paylocity. With more than two decades of experience in human resources, including training, talent, payroll, and employee relations, she brings curiosity, candor, and real-world perspective to every episode. Shari holds a Doctor of Education in Leadership and Innovation, as well as an MBA, an MHRM, and a SHRM-SCP certification. HR Mixtape was created as a space for honest conversations about leadership, work, and the systems that shape our workplaces. When she’s not behind the mic or working with leaders, Shari is a proud military mom, a lifelong reader, and a committed partner to a fire chief.