True Stories at Work: fresh from HR

True Stories at Work: fresh from HR


Latest Episodes

Bring Your Zing: The Art of Building a Strong Culture: Stella
September 11, 2024

In this episode of True Stories at Work, host Michelle Aronson sits down with Stella, an HR executive, who shares her journey from sales to Human Resources during the 2009 housing crisis. Stella opens

From Smoothie Bar to HR Star: Luck, Timing and Hard Work: Norah
July 30, 2024

Have you ever considered how luck and timing impact your career? In this episode of True Stories at Work, meet Norah, who worked VERY hard but also showed up in the right place at the right time with

Accidentally HR: From Car Sales to the C-Suite: Keri-Lynne
June 13, 2024

In this episode of 'True Stories at Work,' Michelle Aronson interviews Keri-Lynne (KL), a seasoned HR professional who transitioned from sales and marketing to human resources by accident. KL shares h

Rockstar to Recruiter: Living on the Talent Acquisition Treadmill: Travis
May 23, 2024

This episode of 'True Stories at Work' hosted by Michelle Aronson features a conversation with Travis, an experienced HR professional and Talent Acquisition leader. Travis shares his journey from aspi

HR and Culture Shock, From the US to the UK: Dina
May 02, 2024

Did you ever think it would be easy to work in England, because you already speak the language? Well tune into this episode of 'True Stories at Work' to meet Dina, an executive coach and former HR pr

Paycheck Power Plays: From Commissions to Corporate Jets
April 16, 2024

This episode of True Stories at Work features a conversation with Caroline, an executive recruiter who began her career in the tumultuous year of 2010, navigating the challenges of the recession-hit j

Rules and HR… To Bend or Not To Bend: Nicole
March 22, 2024

Did you know that HR professionals are the true crime detectives of the corporate world? From solving the case of the mysterious naughty photographs to catching protesting poopers, this True Stories a

From HR Challenges to AI Opportunities: Karen
February 05, 2024

How does an HR professional build a connected, inclusive, and tech-forward culture? Find out in our latest podcast episode with Karen, who considers herself an accidental tourist in HR! #HRLeadership

Navigating Growth, Fear, and Humility in HR: Adam
January 19, 2024

What happens when you choose to face your fears and be vulnerable at the work? This episode of True Stories at Work shares how well these tactics worked for Adam, as he moved from a $10/hr contractor

HR is Not Your Junk Drawer: Lauren Part 2
December 18, 2023

This True Stories at Work episode begins where my last podcast episode dropped off, with Lauren on the brink of her first leadership role and her first sexual harassment investigation (at the same tim