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Toot or Boot: HR EditionMeta's "do not rehire" list, the decline of workplace friendships, and HR teams too stretched to action employee feedbackIn this episode, we analyze new Glassdoor research suggesting employees are increasingly deprioritizing workplace relationships, questioning whether this shift stems from broader social disconnection or reflects changing priorities in a hybrid world. We also discuss a revealing Perceptyx survey showing that while 95% of HR teams are collecting employee feedback, only 27% feel confident they can act on it—highlighting the growing burnout crisis among HR professionals who are stretched too thin. Finally, we explore the controversy surrounding Meta's "do not rehire" list, examining the tension between standard HR offboarding practices and transparency in employment relationships. C...2025-04-1526 minToot or Boot: HR EditionTokyo's 4-day workweek, resignation by proxy, and a low status deskKim Minnick joins this week as we dive into three fascinating workplace trends from around the globe. We examine Tokyo's move toward a four-day workweek aimed at addressing Japan's population crisis and work-life balance challenges, while questioning why it takes demographic emergencies to implement family-friendly policies. We also explore the "resignation by proxy" phenomenon emerging in Japan's hierarchical corporate culture. Finally, we unpack a thought-provoking UK tribunal case where an estate agent successfully sued after being assigned a lower-status desk, revealing how seemingly minor workplace arrangements can significantly impact employee roles and retention. Join us as we examine these...2025-04-0815 minToot or Boot: HR EditionLive in Las Vegas at TransformLast week our team was at the Transform Conference in Las Vegas, connecting with HR practitioners and thought leaders. We decided to have some fun and do quick on the conference floor interviews with fellow attendees and friends of the pod. So this week we're spreading the fun and bringing you a special compilation episode of all of our interviews, which involve folks tooting your booting things about Vegas pop culture. And of course, as always, HR headlines. The audio was a bit tricky at times, so apologies in advance for that and for saying you heard it here...2025-03-2513 min
Journey LinesFeaturing: Allison McMillanSend us a textAllison McMillan takes us on a journey from running a non-profit, to learning code, launching a start-up, running teams and now back to doing her own thing. Check out her Journey Line here, and learn more about Tavlin Consulting here2025-03-211h 21
FractionalKim Minnick: Stop acting like human resources, act like a businessSend us a textToday we're joined by Kim Minnick, Fractional People Leader, FPP Community Lead, Founder at Code Traveler HR, and Podcast host at Journey Lines. In this episode, which is part 2 of our collaboration with the Fractional People People Community, we dove into the whims and woes of social media and how to create and post online with effectiveness toward building a brand. We also talked about building in public, the reality of failure, and finding connection when you're struggling. As a wrapup, we asked Kim to define fractional, whe...2025-03-0552 min
Journey LinesFeaturing: Dajana Berisavljević ĐakonovićSend us a textDajana Đakonović shares her journey from dreams of stardom to more supporting roles that have incredible impact on society and her company.Check out her Journey Line here.2025-03-0454 min
Journey LinesFeaturing: Cara-Lyn GiovannielloSend us a textCara-Lyn Giovanniello is a world traveller who, at least for a bit, was most at home when not at home. A global adventure in finding yourself. Check out CLG Coaching here, and Cara-Lyn's Journey Line here.2025-02-171h 05
I Hate It HereS7 E5: From F&%$#d Up to Fixed: HR Mistakes and Lessons Learned with Kim MinnickToday we’re going to embrace the messy, imperfect, and downright hilarious side of learning from making mistakes.Kim has seen it all, done it all, and definitely messed it all up a few times too! It’s part of the growth process, as you know.From compensation catastrophes to performance management mishaps, she has the stories (and the scars) to prove that sometimes, the best lessons come from the biggest blunders.Besides, who doesn’t love a good “I can’t believe I did that”...2025-02-0356 min
Journey LinesFeaturing: Kat KibbenSend us a textKatrina Kibben is a writer and always has been, it just took them a while to come around to it. This journey is delightfully torn from the pages from the author's notebook.Explore Katrina's Journey Line here and check out Three Ears Media here2025-02-031h 08
Journey LinesFeaturing: Myles NyeSend us a textMyles Nye is in the business of fun - and while his business hasn't changed much, he's seen some ups and downs. Join Myles as he takes us on one of the more playful entrepreneur journeys! Check our Myles's Journey Line here, and the go check out Wise Guy Events.2025-01-211h 20
Built By PeopleKim Minnick, Fractional CHRO leader at Code Traveller HRIn this episode of the Built by People podcast, hosted by Dave, Kim Minnick, a traditional HR professional turned fractional entrepreneur, shares her journey and insights into efficient HR management. Sponsored by Predige, the discussion explores her strategies for aligning HR operations with company goals, the importance of using HRIS for data-driven decisions, and the value of fractional CHROs in organizations. Kim also addresses maintaining employee engagement, balancing strategic and day-to-day HR tasks, and offers advice for those interested in fractional HR work.
00:44 Meet Kim Minnick: Career Journey and Background
01:43 Streamlining HR Operations
02:46 Key HR Metrics and KPIs
04:21 The...2025-01-1309 min
Journey LinesFeaturing: Aubria RalphSend us a textAubria Ralph is the kind of person who will inspire you to take a fresh start, try something new, and forge your own path. Listen to her journey to learn how a back ground in retail, a Master's in Medieval Studies and a JD led her to being founder of Scrappy Girl Project.Check out her Journey Line here.2025-01-071h 41
Journey LinesFeaturing: Jonathan Fisk BuletteSend us a textJonathan Bulette fell in love with storytelling early. Join us as we go on a journey from the projection room to creating Sightseer.funCheck out his Journey Line here.2024-12-181h 36
Journey LinesFeaturing: Ben YunSend us a text A POps Drop Episode! Ben Yun is a People Ops leader who is ready re-enter the workforce and on the hunt for his next role! Join us as he takes us on a journey from Educator to HR to Stay at Home Dad. Check out his Ben's Journey Line here.2024-12-131h 08
Journey LinesFeaturing: Josh LevineSend us a textJosh Levine takes us on a journey from Art School in San Francisco to the bumpy road of being a business owner.Check out his Journey Line here then go check out Great Mondays here!2024-11-191h 16
Comfy ChairsA balance to strikeA balance to strike: A conversation about humor at workIn this episode of the comfy chairs, host Kate Johnson sits down with Kim Minnick, an HR leader with a knack for weaving humor into the sometimes-rigid landscape of human resources. They dive into the power of humor in the workplace, exploring how it can be a bridge for connection, resilience, and even creativity in day-to-day interactions. Kim shares stories of navigating the challenging dynamics of an inherited team with limited management skills, balancing her HR responsibilities while often being the “paperwork enforcer.” She believes, thou...2024-11-051h 06
Journey LinesFeaturing: Stacey NordwallSend us a textFrom Stanford University to Start-Up Life, Stacey Nordwall's journey takes us on big leaps, unplanned risks and who knows what's next! Check out her Journey Line here2024-10-161h 01
Journey LinesFeaturing: Adrianne BarlowSend us a textWhen you don't have the risk tolerance for Musical Theater, you join the CIA as a counterterrorism analyst, right? At least that's what Adrianne Barlow did before finding her way to a (brand new) People Partner role! Check out Adrianne's Journey Line (and top notch .gif game) here.2024-10-0251 min
Journey LinesFeaturing: Kim RohrerSend us a textFrom Dramaturgy to drawing up business, Kim Rohrer takes us on a journey starting in the theater into People Ops and then to the winding world of launching her own business. Check out her stuff here:https://www.patchworkportfolio.com/https://icaretoomuch.substack.com/https://www.peakhrlearning.com/Or her Journey Line here2024-09-191h 19
Journey LinesFeaturing: Jeff WannerSend us a textJoin me on Jeff Wanner's career journey, starting in Ohio, stumbling into owning a business in North Carolina and finding love along the way. Check out Jeff's Journey Line here.2024-09-1935 min
Journey LinesFeaturing: Kelli DragovichSend us a textKelli Dragovich shares her journey from Club BR (Baskin and Robbins) to Chief People Officer and is starting to explore what's next.Check out Kelli's journey line here.2024-09-0136 min
Journey LinesFeaturing: David SmithSend us a textDavid Smith (@revodavid) shares his journey down under to backpacking across Europe, and finally immigrating to the U.S. From start-up life to Microsoft AI, his career has helped shape professions. In loving memory of Jay Porter. May his kindness, empathy and love for the written word shine on in all of us. Check out David's Journey Line here.2024-08-1542 min
Journey LinesFeaturing: Greer ProcichSend us a textGreer Procich shares her journey from Hospitality to Employee Number Three and all things Special Ops at a Start-Up. Check out Greer's Journey Line here!2024-08-0146 min
Journey LinesFeaturing: Laurel FarrerSend us a textLaurel Farrer shares her journey from Interior Design to becoming founder and CEO of the world's leading consultancy for virtual-first orgs.Check out Laurel's Journey Line here! 2024-07-1539 min
Journey LinesJourney Lines ft. PJ MetzSend us a textWelcome to the pilot episode of Journey Lines! The podcast answering the question: "How did they get there?".Join us as PJ Metz (@metzinaround most everywhere) walks us through his path from UF Drum Line to English Teach in Florida to Dev Rel life at GitHub.Check out his journey line here, and tune in for the next episode featuring Laurel Farrer!2024-07-0150 minJourney LinesTrailer: PJ Metz Gets an Offer RescindedSend us a text2024-06-2900 min
Secret OpsUnleashing Your Potential: Strategies for Career Growth in HR with Kim MinnickKim Minnick is the Founder of Code Traveller HR. She is a long time People Ops professional with a healthy obsession for elegant processes, engaged teams, and great operational practices. She has the foundations and trainings skills to support innovative companies in building their digital environment. In this episode, Kim explores the importance of feedback, mentorship, and continuous learning for professional growth. In this episode, we discuss: Effective Feedback CollectionTaking Responsibility for Professional DevelopmentMisconceptions about HR and People OpsYou can find Kim on her Linkedin🎙️ Check out the podcast at www.secre...2024-05-0846 min
HR Doesn't Like YouSuck This PIPPerformance Improvement Plans (PIPs) are like the circus of the corporate world, complete with high stakes, tight deadlines, and the constant fear of being thrown to the lions. Just as the circus performers must impress the audience with their death-defying acts, employees on a PIP are under intense pressure to dazzle their managers with a dramatic turnaround in performance. It's a spectacle of hope and desperation, where every missed deadline feels like a tightrope walk over a pit of failure, and every completed task is met with the applause of reluctant optimism. With managers cracking the whip...2024-05-0148 min
The Elephant in the OrgPerformance Reviews: Don’t Rate Your People Like A Yelp Review with Kim MinnickSend us a textIn this thought-provoking episode of "The Elephant in the Org," hosts Marion, Cacha, and Danny engage in a deep dive with Kim Minnick, a seasoned People Ops leader, to unpack the traditional pitfalls of performance reviews. They challenge the status quo, advocating for a shift towards a more empathetic and effective approach to evaluating employee performance. The discussion navigates through the importance of continuous feedback, the integration of company values into the review process, and strategies for aligning compensation with genuine value and contribution.Kim...2024-03-2751 min
What's Good Dough? PizzaShining A Light On Badass Women Pizzamakers w/ Christy @RealCleverFoodToday, we've got Christy Alia, the visionary behind Real Clever Food. In light of Women's Pizza Month, we are shining a spotlight on incredible women in the pizza industry. Also since Christy has had great success with social media, we talk about her best tips for the Algorithm
Highlights:
Christy explains Women's Pizza Month on Instagram to celebrate badass women in pizza worldwide. She's all about giving props to their contributions and talents that often get overlooked.
We discuss the scholarship initiative sponsored by Corto Olive Oil and Stanislaus Tomatoes to support aspiring women pizza makers.
Christy and I also tal...2024-03-0652 min
A Dose of Hope RadioADOH RADIO PRESENTS EPISODE 145: “DESTINED TO BE” FEAT. AWARD-WINNING SPORTS JOURNALIST KELSEY NICOLE NELSONINSPIRATIONAL GUEST OF THE WEEK - 1/24/2024. This episode will feature inspirational music, positive inspirations, and the amazing KELSEY NICOLE NELSON, here as our INSPIRATIONAL PERSON OF THE DAY!
A trailblazer in sports media in the DMV, Kelsey Nicole Nelson continues to create her own lane. The award-winning professional broadcast journalist and radio personality has
covered some of the top sporting events on a local, state and national level for broadcast television and radio. Kelsey has covered some of the premier sporting events including the WNBA Finals, NBA Finals and the Super Bowl interviewing the world’s top at...2024-01-2456 min
Great Mondays RadioWill 2024 Bring an HR Sea Change? This Startup Veteran Predicts Big Shifts AheadYour host, Josh Levine, talks with Founder and Principal Consultant at CodeTraveller HR, Kim Minnick. Code Traveller HR customizes People Ops and HR solutions for companies leading the future of work. Their process, programs and practices increase engagement, give valuable insights and set your company up for success. Kim developed a growing interest in finding new and better ways to work while still curating amazing employee experiences. Her toolkit, foundations and trainings support innovative companies in building their digital environment.To learn more about Kim's work, click HERE and HERE.To support our...2024-01-1537 min
Weekly TrashComing Out with Tanner Turner-MinnickHappy Pride Month! Meet our FIRST MALE GUEST... Tanner! Tanner Shares his coming out story and helps me take out this Weeks Trash!Personal Trash- weight gain-obsessed with babies- ikea return- pretended to be an influencer - under the banner of heaven..again.Pop Culture Trash- Ben Affleck's 10 year old son backs into car while driving a Lambo-Ariana Grande's Stalker breaks in, AGAIN- Ghislaine Maxwelll sentenced only 20 years-Travis Barker hospitalized-Khloe Turns 38-Kim gets sued over S...2022-07-011h 21
Fermented Adventure The PodcastThe Bard Distillery - Kim and Tom BardThis episode features Kim Bard and Tom Bard of The Bard Distillery.
It all started in 2005 when tom walked into Kim's race shop. In 2006 they found themselves in Kentucky and decided to go to visit a distillery. The chose to check out Maker's Mark. They loved the tour and afterwards they were fueled by what they saw. They couldn't stop talking about it, The smells, the sights, the sounds and the people. They were not able to shake the idea. In 2015 they took the plunge and purchased Tom's old school, creating The Bard Distillery, which opened in 2019. We had...2022-03-031h 19
M&M Live RadioShow #429 - HAPPY NEW YEAR! // What’s Your Word for 2022?On this show of M&M Live Radio, our hosts Meesa & Meah bring in the New Year asking their listeners, “What’s their word for 2022?”. This week during #TooManyHashtags, this week’s trending topics, we talk about Kanye West moving across the street from Kim Kardashian, the impact Android devices have in the dating scene & so much more. Plus, Meah is back on the show and has an 1 Minute M-spiration to encourage you in 2022. M&M Live Radio Jingle “FR” - Jon Keith ft. Nic D & Spencer Kane “70 Degrees” - Miles Minnick ft. George.Rose & Porsha Love “Supernatural” - Trip Lee M&M Live...2022-01-031h 00
Bourbon PursuitInstagram and Bourbon with Scotch and Time and The Bourbon EnthusiastWhat does it mean to be an influencer? Actually, what's the deal with bourbon and Instagram and why is it so popular? We're joined by Eric Kim of @scotchandtime and James Ashcraft of @bourbonenthusiast to analyze these questions and many more. It's a great insight into how social media and whiskey join forces to provide hours of entertainment, but also some annoyances.Show Notes:
This week’s Above the Char with Fred Minnick talks about independent liquor stores.
Are you a thrill seeker or do you enjoy relaxing?
How did you start and grow your Instagram ac...2021-04-2257 min