Episodios

  • Celebrating 50 Years, Women’s Resource Center
    May 22 2025
    In this episode of HR After Dark, Marcia and Meghan are joined by Beth Monroe, the Executive Director of the Women’s Resource Center. Founded in 1975, the WRC is an organization that brings women together to share resources. WRC offers five core programs, including a helpline, family law assistance, financial stability support, counseling, and career services, which are designed to help women and girls navigate challenging life transitions. WRC is celebrating 50 years of empowering women and building brighter futures.

    To learn more about WRC, visit https://womensresourcecenter.net/
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    20 m
  • Wellness Integration in the Workplace
    May 8 2025
    In this episode of HR After Dark, Marcia and Meghan are joined by Colleen Bertrand, a Wellness Professional, Collaborative Consultant and Facilitator who helps leaders better engage their employees and create the conditions for sustainable effectiveness and innovation.

    They discuss how purposeful meetings—especially in-person ones—help build a strong team culture and foster sustainable effectiveness and innovation. The conversation delves into the role of integration in workplace practices, strategies to prevent burnout at all levels, and the ways disconnection can manifest within teams.

    Tune in for valuable insights on creating a connected and thriving workplace culture.
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    31 m
  • Outsourcing your HR Functions
    Apr 24 2025
    In this episode of HR After Dark, Marcia and Meghan dive into the ins and outs of The O’Connor Group’s outsourced HR model—and why it might be the missing piece for your business.

    Whether you're scaling quickly, navigating a merger, or operating without a formal HR team, they explain how a comprehensive HR assessment can pinpoint exactly what you need to support your people and protect your business.Tune in as they share real-world insights, examples of successful HR partnerships, and the top areas companies often overlook when managing people operations.

    If HR is on your radar, this is the conversation you can’t afford to miss.
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    10 m
  • The Rise of Leadership Coaching 
    Apr 10 2025
    In the episode of HR After Dark, Marcia and Meghan dive into a topic that’s gaining momentum across industries: The Rise of Leadership Coaching.

    Coaching has always been a valuable tool, but it’s now more in demand than ever. Leaders are seeking guidance to navigate today’s increasingly complex challenges, from managing hybrid teams to fostering innovation and resilience.

    If you’re an HR leader, business owner, or aspiring coach, this is an episode you won’t want to miss. Marcia and Meghan discuss why coaching is on the rise, the benefits it offers, and why this is a space to watch—and invest in.
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    20 m
  • HR in the AI Era: Balancing Technology and the Human Touch 
    Mar 27 2025
    Description: In the episode of HR After Dark, Marcia and Meghan explore the exciting and complex world of HR in the AI era. From revolutionizing recruiting and benefits management to performance evaluations, AI is transforming HR processes. But with these advancements come ethical concerns, including bias, transparency, and privacy issues.

    Together, they discuss how to balance automation with the human touch, emphasizing that AI should enhance the employee experience, not replace human interaction. They also highlight the importance of HR leaders staying proactive in ensuring ethical and effective use of AI tools.

    Tune in for insights on how AI is reshaping HR and how we can navigate its challenges to create efficient, people-centered workplaces.
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    23 m
  • The Evolution of Work: Adapting to Generational Shifts
    Mar 13 2025
    In this episode of HR After Dark, Marcia and Meghan explore The Evolution of Work: Adapting to Generational Shifts. With Baby Boomers, Gen X, Millennials, and Gen Z all sharing the workplace, understanding how to manage, communicate, and engage across generations is more important than ever.

    They break down the unique values and work styles of each generation, discuss strategies for managing cross-generational teams, and share tips on attracting and retaining top talent across age groups. Whether you're an HR professional, business leader, or just curious about workplace dynamics, this episode offers practical insights to help you navigate the changing world of work.

    Tune in for actionable takeaways and fresh perspectives on building a more inclusive and adaptable workforce!
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    25 m
  • Cybersecurity Essentials
    Feb 27 2025
    On this episode of HR After Dark, Marcia and Meghan sit down with Brendan Dodge, Senior Account Executive at VC3—an IT and cybersecurity company dedicated to supporting small to mid-sized businesses with the right tools and resources to stay protected. Brendan shares three essential tips business owners should focus on with their teams this year. His key reminder: "You're not too small to be hacked—you're just too small to make the headlines."
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    37 m
  • HR Functions for an Entrepreneur
    Feb 13 2025
    Join Marcia and Meghan in this insightful episode of HR After Dark as they welcome Stephanie D’Angelo, Founder and CEO of HerClub. Recognizing the power of golf in professional networking, Stephanie created HerClub to help women gain confidence on the course and make meaningful business connections.

    With 50% of women saying that being able to talk about golf has advanced their careers, HerClub provides essential etiquette, tools, and resources to empower them in both business and golf. Stephanie talks about people management, policy and procedures, and the HR function she is working on to build her business.
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    26 m
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