Drive Thru HR

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Resumes, LinkedIn, and Job Search in the AI Era with Shennee Rutt

September 15, 2026

In this episode of Drive Thru HR, hosts Robin Schooling and Michael VanDervort welcome Shennee Rutt, executive resume writer and founder of Laurel Virtual Solutions to talk about what it takes to stand out in today's job market. Shennee describes a wave of layoffs pushing seasoned executives with 25 to 30 years of experience back into a job search, - often without having needed a resume in decades (so what to do?). The conversation takes on the question of whether the resume is dead (it isn...

Doing the Work w/ Jackye Clayton

September 03, 2026

Jackye Clayton - recruiter turned editor turned builder, co-host of But First Coffee and Inclusive AF, and, as it turns out, a dog trainer - joins Robin and Michael for the first show back from hiatus.  In this wide-ranging convo, we discuss where DEIB stands today including how companies are silently renaming the work while still doing it. Jackye walks us through Who Do I Work For, the career intelligence tool she built to auto-align candidates with organizations that match their valu...

Transforming Workplace Mental Health

March 24, 2026

In this episode of Drive Thru HR, Michael VanDervort and Robin Schooling chat with Steven Sokoler, founder of Journey to discuss the critical importance of mental health in the workplace. We explore the evolution of Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) from reactive to proactive approaches, emphasizing the need for early intervention and support. Steven shares insights on how Journey utilizes data and technology to enhance employee engagement and improve mental health outcomes, and the con...

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What is the email for Drive Thru HR?

The publicly listed email for Drive Thru HR: wrkdefined@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Drive Thru HR have?

Podseeker estimates Drive Thru HR reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Drive Thru HR?

Drive Thru HR typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: HR/people leaders, founders/execs of HR-tech or wellbeing platforms, leadership development consultants with research/consulting track records, authors or operators who can share measurable program outcomes and pragmatic workplace guidance. Common among recent guests: Founded a HR/wellbeing or leadership initiative; Published books or research-backed frameworks; Delivered data/technology-enabled HR or mental health programs. Recent guests include Tracey Lovejoy and Steven Sokoler.

How hard is it to get booked on Drive Thru HR?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Drive Thru HR cover?

Recent episodes cover Human Resources, Workplace Mental Health, Employee Engagement, Leadership, and Organizational Change. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.