For our 50th episode, Tina and Keely welcome Connor Shaw, former South Carolina Gamecocks quarterback and current Wellbeing & Benefits Consultant at Gallagher. Drawing from his experience as a leader in the locker room during his impressive athletic career, Connor shares how values-based leadership, team chemistry, and a “give to get” philosophy can transform both workplace culture and employee health. From incentivizing wellness to creating a ripple effect of positive change, Connor offers his best insights on improving the health of both individuals and organizations at the 2025 Greenville SHRM Conference. Tune in now!

Recorded at the 2025 Greenville SHRM Conference, hosts Tina and Keely chat with Silvia King, Chief Human Resources Officer at Southern First Bank. Silvia shares how the bank’s people-first culture has propelled its rapid expansion to 13 locations across the Southeast while retaining employees since its founding 25 years ago. From strategies for maintaining culture amid growth to the importance of investing in the next generation of the workforce, Silvia offers valuable insights into building a workplace where people thrive. Tune in now!

Recorded at the 2025 Greenville SHRM Conference, Tina and Keely sit down with Chingwei Shieh, Executive Leader of Automation & Data Science at GE Power. Chingwei, who kicked off the conference with his keynote on “Harnessing AI: Opportunities and Challenges,” shares his insights on the evolution of artificial intelligence and its growing impact on the workplace, particularly in human resources departments. From streamlining HR functions to addressing ethical concerns like bias and discrimination in job applications, we explore both the promise and the pitfalls of AI in human resources. Tune in now to hear what’s next for AI and how employers can prepare their workforce to use it responsibly!

Recorded at the 2025 Greenville SHRM Conference, hosts Tina and Fay welcome seasoned human resources expert Robyn Knox, the Founder and Chief Encouragement Officer of The HR Business Connect. Robyn shares how her background in executive HR roles led her to launch a firm focused on executive coaching, strategic HR consulting, and leadership training. From helping newly promoted leaders reach their full potential to guiding organizations through culture shifts and succession planning, Robyn offers her insights on how businesses can build stronger workplaces. Tune in now!

Recorded at the 2025 Greenville SHRM Conference, hosts Tina and Keely sit down with GSHRM leaders Tyler Clark and Brittany Goforth to explore the key conversations and trends shaping the human resources industry. From the use of AI tools to leading a multi-generational workforce, they share timely insights and takeaways from the conference. Turn in and hear what’s ahead for HR and how leaders are preparing for the future!

A lot has changed inside federal agencies since President Trump took office earlier this year. Joining hosts Tina and Christy to discuss these personnel shifts is Maynard Nexsen attorney David Dubberly, who shares insights on the new leadership at the EEOC, NLRB, and DOL. We explore the priorities these new leaders are setting and the potential impact on both employers and employees. Tune in now!

This week, hosts Tina and Bridget sit down with Kim Hewitt and Antwan Lofton of Duke University for a conversation on HR investigations. They share their approach to handling complaints and conducting investigations, and explore how these processes can align with an organization’s goals and values to foster a positive, collaborative workplace culture. Listen now!

In this episode, Tina and Jennie welcome Maynard Nexsen attorneys Erica Barnes and Christian Dysart to explore the intersection of white collar crime and employment and labor law. They share insights on how employers can prepare for and respond to whistleblowers and government investigations, address incidents of employee embezzlement, and why involving a business crimes attorney in reviewing company policies and procedures is critical. Tune in now to learn how to best protect your business!