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The HR Hub

The HR Hub

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Practical advice for mid-level HR professionals navigating real workplace challenges. Weekly interviews with experts who deliver solutions and insights you can actually use.All rights reserved by WRKdefined Career Success Economics Management Management & Leadership
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  • Formalizing Support for HR Wellbeing

    Formalizing Support for HR Wellbeing
    Jul 2 2026
    Research reveals a worrying trend regarding the wellness of HR. While HR professionals are tasked with managing company culture and supporting workforce wellness, the vast majority of us lack adequate support. Clinical psychologist Dr. Jo Burrell shares insights from three years of research to highlight how organizational systems can better HR from chronic stress. Here are some of what she had to share: - Only 13% of HR professionals feeling well-supported at work and this metric has not moved. - But HR professionals who feel supported experience fewer mental health issues, take less sick leave, and are far less likely to leave the profession. - While chatting with friends helps, formalized systems like peer supervision and coaching make sure we move the dial. - Connecting with others in HR normalizes our challenging professional experiences. - Action needs to come from three places: individual, employer, and associations. 00:00 Intro 00:59 The numbers aren't changing 03:40 Support matters 06:30 Our normal approaches don't work 08:58 Formal versus informal support 11:33 Support frameworks 14:06 When you don't trust your manager 15:39 Three levels of responsibility 20:26 Facilitation compared to DIY 22:32 If you're solo 25:13 Connect with Jo and learn more **Find Dr. Jo Burell** Website: https://www.ultimateresilience.co.uk/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-jo-burrell-04901a96/ **Find Andrea (me)** Website: https://thehrhub.ca/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-adams1/
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    26 mins
  • How to Build a People-Focused Culture

    How to Build a People-Focused Culture
    Jun 23 2026
    Building a positive work environment requires more than just corporate perks or collaboration values on a wall. Josh Block, President of Block Imaging, joins the show to discuss how focusing on "Together, Thoughtful, and Transparent" transforms company culture and employee ownership. How the "Together" principle improves major business decisions. Moving from the Golden Rule to the Platinum Rule Why pay attention to the lighting The importance of constant feedback. The 3 C's of hiring and exiting: Character, Competency, and Chemistry. 00:00 Intro 00:46 The 3 T's as a foundation 01:35 Together: Making decisions together 02:10 Thoughtful: Considering the needs of others 02:27 Transparency: Starting the trust cycle 03:33 Moving beyond silos and dictatorships 04:47 Sharpening the final 10 percent 07:03 Applying the Platinum Rule at work 07:43 Why compensation and workspace matter most 10:04 Overcoming the urge to hide information 12:31 Why clear feedback is actually kind 16:15 The 3 C's of employee exits 18:35 Transparency vs. complaining in the chain 19:32 Where to start with People Matter Find Josh Website: https://www.peoplematterwork.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josh-block-9a84275/ Book Titles: People Matter at Work Find Andrea (me) Website: https://thehrhub.ca/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-adams1/
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    21 mins
  • What is Constructive Dismissal?

    What is Constructive Dismissal?
    Jun 9 2026
    Constructive dismissal is an often-discussed but rarely-realized part of employment law where fundamental changes to a role can lead to significant employer liability. This episode breaks down what counts as a unilateral change and how employers can navigate restructuring without triggering valid legal claims. Defining the "unilateral and fundamental" test for dismissal. Why salary reductions and demotions are primary triggers. The role of "reasonable notice" in changing contract terms. How "consideration" and signing bonuses can mitigate risk. The employee’s duty: choosing to accept or resign. The legal concept of "condoning" changes by staying too long. 00:00 Defining the concept of constructive dismissal 00:41 What constructive dismissal is not 01:31 Common triggers for valid legal claims 03:00 Performance management vs. constructive dismissal 04:48 Most common mistakes made by employers 06:02 How to restructure without legal risk 08:27 Using amendment letters and consideration 10:52 Is unilateral change ever legally defensible? 12:09 Employee options: resign or accept 13:56 Contract language and legal limitations Find Brady Website: https://www.matthewndinsdale.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brady-farmer-077235108/ Find Andrea (me) Website: https://thehrhub.ca/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrea-adams1/
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    16 mins
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