//podcastplus.net/feed/good-morning-hr~a582f537 HR entrepreneur Mike Coffey, SPHR, SHRM-SCP engages business thought leaders about the strategic, psychological, legal, and practical implications of bringing people together to create value for shareholders, customers, and the community. As an HR consultant, mentor to first-stage businesses through EO’s Accelerator program, and owner of Imperative—Bulletproof Background Screening, Mike is passionate about helping other professionals improve how they recruit, select, and manage their people. Most thirty-minute episodes of Good Morning, HR will be eligible for half a recertification credit for both HRCI and SHRM-certified professionals. Mike is a member of Entrepreneurs Organization (EO) Fort Worth and active with the Texas Association of Business, the Fort Worth Chamber, and Texas SHRM. Sun, 18 Oct 2026 20:23:34 +0000 https://media.transistor.fm/d3d2446e/b1b74ce4.mp3 In episode 219, Coffey talks with Rose Ann Garza about strategies to personalize employee engagement. They discuss defining engagement as safety and appreciation rather than superficial perks; using the Great Game of Business approach to financial transparency and employee involvement; reducing turnover through cultural changes; prioritizing practical benefits over traditional perks; creating special interest groups beyond typical affinity programs; sourcing engagement ideas through HR office hours and direct employee feedback; addressing soft skills gaps in the emerging workforce; and the importance of trust-building through hands-on leadership presence. Check out Episode 112 of Good Morning, HR featuring Monica Guzmán, author of I Never Thought of It That Way. Her insights on the value of curiosity and conversation when engaging with opposing viewpoints are especially relevant today. Good Morning, HR is brought to you by Imperative—Bulletproof Background Checks. For more information about our com... Thu, 25 Sep 2025 09:00:00 +0000 https://media.transistor.fm/d3d2446e/b1b74ce4.mp3 https://media.transistor.fm/ba6ffc5c/1b6b47eb.mp3 In episode 218, Coffey talks with Ryan Englin about recruiting and retaining skilled workers in the blue-collar trades, addressing labor shortages, and changing perceptions of trade careers. They discuss the retirement wave with 40% of tradespeople leaving in 7-10 years; barriers to entry including complex licensing requirements and limited apprenticeship slots; shifting cultural attitudes away from trades toward college; recruiting as a marketing activity requiring better messaging; retention problems masquerading as labor shortages; the need for career progression paths and leadership development; creating friction in hiring processes to assess cultural fit; and specialized leadership training approaches for hands-on learners. Good Morning, HR is brought to you by Imperative—Bulletproof Background Checks. For more information about our commitment to quality and excellent customer service, visit us at https://imperativeinfo.com. If you are an HRCI or SHRM-certified professional, this episode of Goo... Thu, 18 Sep 2025 09:00:00 +0000 https://media.transistor.fm/ba6ffc5c/1b6b47eb.mp3 https://media.transistor.fm/d06a2dd4/d5272b74.mp3 In episode 217, Coffey talks with HRSouthwest Conference keynote speaker Steve Cadigan about the evolving nature of work. They discuss ongoing remote work debates; the evolution from hiring for skills to hiring for learning ability; the need for experimentation in remote team management; AI's role in skills analysis and internal talent mapping; building learning ecosystems between companies and educational institutions; the importance of knowing employee capabilities outside of their role-specific tasks; and HR's evolving role as facilitators of organizational awareness and AI governance. Good Morning, HR is brought to you by Imperative—Bulletproof Background Checks. For more information about our commitment to quality and excellent customer service, visit us at https://imperativeinfo.com. If you are an HRCI or SHRM-certified professional, this episode of Good Morning, HR has been pre-approved for half a recertification credit. To obtain the recertification information for this episode, visit https:... Thu, 11 Sep 2025 09:00:00 +0000 https://media.transistor.fm/d06a2dd4/d5272b74.mp3 https://media.transistor.fm/026f2242/0e5fbe40.mp3 In episode 216, Coffey talks with Carolyn Troyan about overcoming challenges in delivering effective feedback. They discuss why managers struggle with feedback and difficult conversations; building trust before challenging feedback becomes necessary; cultural differences in feedback acceptance across organizations and countries; avoiding the ineffective "feedback sandwich" approach; when to be specific and when to ask open-ended questions; managing employee emotional responses through the SARA model; addressing resistance and performance improvement barriers; and knowing where to draw the line between performance counseling and trying to solve employees’ personal issues. Good Morning, HR is brought to you by Imperative—Bulletproof Background Checks. For more information about our commitment to quality and excellent customer service, visit us at https://imperativeinfo.com. If you are an HRCI or SHRM-certified professional, this episode of Good Morning, HR has been pre-approved for half a recertific... Thu, 04 Sep 2025 09:00:00 +0000 https://media.transistor.fm/026f2242/0e5fbe40.mp3 https://media.transistor.fm/cf7f5fb7/14dd2154.mp3 In episode 215, Coffey talks with Gabriela Norton about employee engagement challenges, performance management approaches, and hiring process improvements based on current workplace trends and research. They discuss Gallup's mid-year survey showing low engagement and high turnover intent; psychological safety and mental health support strategies; individualized management approaches vs one-size-fits-all policies; problems with forced ranking performance systems; ongoing feedback versus annual reviews; the costs of poor management training; rebuilding disengaged teams through bias awareness and peer input; and streamlining hiring processes that currently involve excessive interview rounds. Links to stuff they talked about are on our website at https://goodmorninghr.com/EP215 and include the following topics: Gallup: Anemic Employee Engagement Points to Leadership Challenges. Web Pro News: Big Tech Mandates Low Performer Quotas, Eroding Morale and Innovation Harvard Business Review: 6 Steps to Rese... Thu, 28 Aug 2025 09:00:00 +0000 https://media.transistor.fm/cf7f5fb7/14dd2154.mp3 https://media.transistor.fm/948c8844/6d98336a.mp3 In episode 214, Coffey talks with Joe Frodsham about CMP's fourth annual national pulse check on C-Suite mental health, wellbeing, and leadership challenges.     They discuss executive mental health normalization since COVID; executive well being; clinical support and performance psychology for executives; individual vs one-size-fits-all wellness approaches; ROI metrics including career health indicators and management reviews; improved communication and engagement trends; remote work impacts on introverts vs extroverts; executive job security varying by ownership structure with private equity creating highest stress; and the importance of clear cultural decisions during mergers and acquisitions.  CMP’s C-Suite State of Mind Pulse Check 2025 is available at https://www.careermp.com/csuite-pulse-check-2025.   Good Morning, HR is brought to you by Imperative—Bulletproof Background Checks. For more information about our commitment to quality and excellent customer service, visit us at https://imp... Thu, 21 Aug 2025 09:00:00 +0000 https://media.transistor.fm/948c8844/6d98336a.mp3 https://media.transistor.fm/9f6dd81e/b9cc57fd.mp3 In episode 213, Coffey talks with Vianei Braun about how HR leaders can effectively work with boards of directors.    They discuss the strategic vs operational divide between board oversight and executive execution; skills needed for senior HR roles including broad industry perspective and data-driven insights; the importance of moving beyond compliance mindset to strategic partnership; executive compensation benchmarking and peer analysis; culture preservation during mergers and acquisitions; AI implementation ethics and workforce planning; the critical role of data in board communications; and characteristics of successful senior HR leaders including truth-telling, collaboration, and ambiguity management.  Good Morning, HR is brought to you by Imperative—Bulletproof Background Checks. For more information about our commitment to quality and excellent customer service, visit us at https://imperativeinfo.com.   If you are an HRCI or SHRM-certified professional, this episode of Good Morning, HR h... Thu, 14 Aug 2025 09:00:00 +0000 https://media.transistor.fm/9f6dd81e/b9cc57fd.mp3 https://media.transistor.fm/9f6dd81e/b9cc57fd.mp3 In episode 213, Coffey talks with Vianei Braun about how HR leaders can effectively work with boards of directors.    They discuss the strategic vs operational divide between board oversight and executive execution; skills needed for senior HR roles including broad industry perspective and data-driven insights; the importance of moving beyond compliance mindset to strategic partnership; executive compensation benchmarking and peer analysis; culture preservation during mergers and acquisitions; AI implementation ethics and workforce planning; the critical role of data in board communications; and characteristics of successful senior HR leaders including truth-telling, collaboration, and ambiguity management.  Good Morning, HR is brought to you by Imperative—Bulletproof Background Checks. For more information about our commitment to quality and excellent customer service, visit us at https://imperativeinfo.com.   If you are an HRCI or SHRM-certified professional, this episode of Good Morning, HR h... Thu, 14 Aug 2025 09:00:00 +0000 https://media.transistor.fm/9f6dd81e/b9cc57fd.mp3 https://media.transistor.fm/80bbf445/d908a26e.mp3 In episode 212, Coffey talks with Elisa Ellis about dress codes, personal authenticity at work, and how employee appearance impacts business performance and career advancement. They discuss research showing dressed professionals outperform casual counterparts in negotiations; Starbucks dress code changes and employee pushback; balancing authenticity with professional standards; remote work appearance challenges; “enclothed cognition” research on clothing's psychological effects; specific vs general dress code guidelines; ways employees can express personality while maintaining consistency; managing difficult dress code conversations with employees; and the business impact of first impressions. Good Morning, HR is brought to you by Imperative—Bulletproof Background Checks. For more information about our commitment to quality and excellent customer service, visit us at https://imperativeinfo.com. If you are an HRCI or SHRM-certified professional, this episode of Good Morning, HR has been pre-appro... Thu, 07 Aug 2025 09:00:00 +0000 https://media.transistor.fm/80bbf445/d908a26e.mp3 https://media.transistor.fm/80bbf445/d908a26e.mp3 In episode 212, Coffey talks with Elisa Ellis about dress codes, personal authenticity at work, and how employee appearance impacts business performance and career advancement. They discuss research showing dressed professionals outperform casual counterparts in negotiations; Starbucks dress code changes and employee pushback; balancing authenticity with professional standards; remote work appearance challenges; “enclothed cognition” research on clothing's psychological effects; specific vs general dress code guidelines; ways employees can express personality while maintaining consistency; managing difficult dress code conversations with employees; and the business impact of first impressions. Good Morning, HR is brought to you by Imperative—Bulletproof Background Checks. For more information about our commitment to quality and excellent customer service, visit us at https://imperativeinfo.com. If you are an HRCI or SHRM-certified professional, this episode of Good Morning, HR has been pre-appro... Thu, 07 Aug 2025 09:00:00 +0000 https://media.transistor.fm/80bbf445/d908a26e.mp3