296: Real HR with Robin Schooling

Robin Schooling, a luminary in the HR field, joins the Punk Rock HR Podcast for a compelling conversation about her new book, “Real HR: What It Is, What It Can Be, and How to Get There.” Robin shares personal and professional milestones, including a health scare that inspired her to complete her decade-long writing project. Her story is one of resilience and passion, challenging the absurdities of the HR world and advocating for practices grounded in authenticity. Laurie and Robin explore the intriguing contradictions within the field, highlighting Robin’s unwavering commitment to reshaping HR into a more genuine and impactful profession. The episode addresses common myths about HR, including the misconception that HR should handle all emotional labor and solely protect the company. Laurie and Robin argue for a more nuanced understanding of HR’s role in ensuring fair systems and highlight the growing importance of technology in the workplace. With anecdotes of resourcefulness in budget-constrained environments, such as utilizing emerging technologies like SMS-based chatbots, they showcase the ingenuity required to thrive in HR today. This episode is a treasure trove of insights for those eager to see HR evolve beyond traditional confines, offering inspiration and innovative ideas for making significant strides in the field. In this episode, you will hear: Robin Schooling’s book, “Real HR: What It Is, What It Can Be, and How to Get There” Insights into Robin's personal and professional journey, including a health scare that inspired her to complete her book Debunking common HR myths, such as HR's role in emotional labor and solely protecting the company Emphasizing the importance of fair and equitable systems in HR practices Exploring the integration of technology in HR, including early adoption of tools like SMS-based chatbots Resourcefulness in HR, especially in budget-constrained environments Advocating for authentic, innovative, and impactful HR practices that challenge traditional boundaries Resources from this Episode Robin Schooling website: robinschooling.com Connect with Robin on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/robinschooling Find Robin on Threads: www.threads.com/@robinschooling Get “Real HR: What It Is, What It Can Be, and How to Get There”: realhrbook.com Follow and Review: We’d love for you to follow us if you haven’t yet. Click that purple '+' in the top right corner of your Apple Podcasts app. We’d love it even more if you could drop a review or 5-star rating over on Apple Podcasts. Simply select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” then a quick line with your favorite part of the episode. It only takes a second and it helps spread the word about the podcast. Episode Credits If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Emerald City Productions. They helped me grow and produce the podcast you are listening to right now. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com Let them know we sent you. Powered by the WRKdefined Podcast Network.