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Honest HR Podcast
Honest HR is the go-to podcast for aspiring and informed HR professionals intent on transforming workplace challenges into golden opportunities. Hosted by Amber Clayton, Monique Akanbi, and Wendy Fong, this podcast brings you insights, trends, and actionable advice through relatable stories from the REAL world of HR.
Watch or Listen to the Latest Episode:
S2 : E21
Managing Natural Disasters as an HR Pro
Previous Podcast Episodes
S2 : E20
Empowering Working Parents
S2 : E19
Maximizing the Candidate Experience—and Your Recruiting Results
S2 : E18
Joking Around at Work (Without Offending Anyone)
S2 : E17
Supporting Your Transgender Colleagues
S2 : E16
Challenge Your Biases
S2 : E15
What it Truly Means to be an Ally
S2 : E14
Burnout: Symptoms, Recovery, and Prevention
S2 : E13
Advocate for Change with the Tools of a Trial Attorney
S2 : E12
Navigating Microaggressions with Grace
S2 : E11
Gen Z's Impact in the Workplace
S2 : E10
The Honest HR Hosts on INCLUSION 2024
S2 : E9
The U.S. Department of Labor on FMLA - Part Two
S2 : E8
The U.S. Department of Labor on FMLA - Part One
S2 : E7
Domestic Violence and Abuse in the Workplace
S2 : E6
HR Horror Stories
S2 : E5
Neurodiversity in the Workplace with Jhillika Kumar
S2 : E4
What Makes a Good Boss with Tony Moore
S2 : E3
The Loneliness Epidemic and Belonging in the Workplace
S2 : E2
Political Activity in the Workplace with SHRM Knowledge Advisors
S2 : E1
Get Ready for Open Enrollment with Lois Glasgow
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Meet Your Hosts

Amber Clayton, Senior Director of Knowledge Operations, SHRM-SCP
Amber Clayton is the Senior Director of Knowledge Center Operations at SHRM. She leads a team of HR experts who field an average of 60,000 HR-related inquiries from members a year. She is frequently sought after as an expert for work-related webcasts, conferences, and media interviews. Amber is SHRM-certified with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from the University of Baltimore. She also holds specialty credentials in California law, inclusive workplace culture, and workplace investigations. Before joining SHRM in 2011, she had years of HR experience in healthcare and retail.

Monique Akanbi, Membership Initiatives Director, SHRM-CP
Monique Akanbi is a SHRM Membership Initiatives Director, activating SHRM's comprehensive strategy and initiatives by developing and implementing strategies to attract, retain, and maximize the satisfaction of the 330,000-plus members and communities SHRM serves. As a strategic change agent with 20 years of experience in senior leadership and all aspects of HR, Monique has been credited with developing and implementing strategies to decrease employee turnover, increase employee engagement and satisfaction, and improve organizational culture.

Wendy Fong, Manager, Event Technology Innovation, SHRM-CP
Wendy Fong is a team leader who drives strategic initiatives and fosters inclusive, customer-centric solutions. She is the Manager of Event Technology Innovation at SHRM. She also works as a Career Skills Actor & Consultant at the Santa Clara University Leavey School of Business. Wendy holds a B.A. from the University of California, Santa Cruz.
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