What the Heck Is Happening in HR?

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If You Won’t Act on the Survey, Don’t Ask

October 05, 2026

Employee engagement surveys can build trust — or quietly destroy it.In this episode of What the Heck is Happening in HR, Kelley Rexroad explores what happens when organizations repeatedly ask employees for feedback and fail to act on what they hear. Over time, participation drops, cynicism rises and the survey itself becomes part of the problem.Kelley makes the case for smaller, more frequent pulse surveys, clearer follow-through and a simple principle: if employees take the time to tell you ...

HR and Operations Are Now the Same Business Conversation

September 28, 2026

For decades, many organizations followed a familiar model: operations ran the business, while HR handled the people.That model no longer reflects how work gets done.In this episode of What the Heck is Happening in HR, Kelley Rexroad explores the growing interdependence between HR and operations — and why workforce decisions have become operational decisions.Talent deployment, team design and skill development directly affect output, quality and speed. That puts people strategy at the center o...

Leaders Are Being Measured Differently

September 21, 2026

You can get a great performance review and still wonder why someone else got the promotion.In this episode of What the Heck is Happening in HR, Kelley Rexroad explains why: most organizations have two performance systems operating at the same time.There’s the formal system — ratings, documentation and annual reviews. Then there’s the informal system influencing who receives visibility, resources and opportunities to advance.That second system considers your reputation with peers, how your tea...

HR Empowerment · Low booking difficulty · < 100 listeners

The HR Issue · Medium booking difficulty · < 100 listeners

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What the Heck Is Happening in HR? is hosted by Kelley Rexroad. Its publicly listed email is kelley@krexconsulting.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for What the Heck Is Happening in HR??

The publicly listed email for What the Heck Is Happening in HR?: kelley@krexconsulting.com.

How many listeners does What the Heck Is Happening in HR? have?

Podseeker estimates What the Heck Is Happening in HR? reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for What the Heck Is Happening in HR??

What the Heck Is Happening in HR? typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Senior HR leaders, HR strategic-partnership executives, workplace-culture practitioners, and leaders of professional HR organizations with practical expertise. Common among recent guests: Senior human-resources leadership experience; Leadership in HR professional associations; Practical expertise in workplace culture, leadership, or people strategy. Recent guests include Stephani Dutcher.

How hard is it to get booked on What the Heck Is Happening in HR??

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does What the Heck Is Happening in HR? cover?

Recent episodes cover Human Resources, Workplace Culture, Leadership, Employee Engagement, and Future Of Work. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.