Empathy is the ability to understand and share the feelings, perspectives, or experiences of another person, and for workplace leaders, empathy is a communication skill that helps transform debates into conversations premised on understanding of shared experiences. In this episode of Honest HR, host Monique Akanbi is joined by workplace consultant and Ellequ ... Show More
Nov 19
Building a Better Employee Handbook
Updating your employee handbook isn’t just about compliance — it’s about connection. With major workplace law changes coming in 2026, now’s the time to refresh your policies. Kiri Grant from SHRM’s HR Product Solutions team joins host Monique Akanbi, SHRM-CP, to explain how HR pr ... Show More
18m 58s
May 2024
Introducing: The SHRM Civility Index
Workplace civility is a cornerstone of workplace culture; it allows people and businesses to thrive by fostering respect and empathy among everyone involved. In this episode of All Things Work, join SHRM Chief Data and Insights Officer Alex Alonso, PhD, SHRM-SCP, for a “podcast t ... Show More
38m 20s
Jul 2024
HR Works Podcast: Kindness, Civility, and Leading Through Change with Jim Link
In the latest episode of the HR Works podcast, we dive deep with Jim Link, CHRO of SHRM. At SHRM 2024, we sat down with Link for an exclusive chat about his career journey, including uncovering his biggest influences and a valuable learning experience disguised as a “mistake.”
Th ... Show More
23m 29s
May 2018
How to Have Difficult Conversations in the Workplace - Dawn Metcalfe
Since leaving her native Ireland, Dawn Metcalfe has worked in seven countries including China and Japan, and now calls Dubai her home. Known for her straight-talking truth-telling and powerful insights, Dawn has worked with leaders around the world to change their perspective, th ... Show More
36m 40s
Aug 2023
The Science of Empathy, with Stanford Professor Jamil Zaki
#456: Stanford psychology professor Jamil Zaki shares his research and findings around the science of empathy – and how we can apply this to improving our relationships with colleagues, clients, customers, co-founders, and business and investing cohorts.
Zaki is the director of t ... Show More
55m 54s
Feb 2022
Dr. Evil and Her Political BS: Connie's Toxic Workplace Story of Corruption in a Public Hospital
Connie is a director for a public hospital in a metropolitan area. She is passionate about serving her community and facilitating an efficient organization, but her world comes crashing down after accepting to take on a new ward ruled by a bullying doctor, Dr. M, who becomes dete ... Show More
35m 36s
May 2019
Creating a Culture of Empathy with Dr. Emily Anhalt
To create a company culture and a working environment where employees can grow and thrive, you have to first understand how people think and interact. Dr. Emily Anhalt, our guest for today, has made a career out of teaching leaders how to understand this link. Dr. Anhalt has work ... Show More
33m 54s