The ASHHRA Podcast
Healthcare runs on people. The ASHHRA Podcast is where the leaders responsible for those people come to think out loud.
As the official podcast of ASHHRA (the American Society for Healthcare Human Resources Administration), this show has built a library of 250+ episodes for one audience: the CHROs, CPOs, VPs, and directors leading the healthcare workforce.
Every week, hosts Bo Brabo and Luke Carignan sit down with the executives doing the hard work inside hospitals and health systems. Past guests include leaders from AdventHealth, Universal Health Services, Advocate Health, Johns Hopkins Medicine, and UC Health. These are unscripted, practitioner-to-practitioner conversations about what actually works, what didn't, and what they'd do differently.
WHAT WE COVER
Workforce shortages and retention. Leader and caregiver burnout. Culture and identity. Labor relations. Total rewards and benefits strategy. AI and HR technology. Policy and regulatory shifts. The people decisions that shape patient care.
TWO WAYS TO LISTEN
The Weekly News Drop: the week's most important healthcare HR headlines, what they mean for your organization, and what to do about them on Monday morning.
Guest Conversations: deep dives with the leaders solving real workforce problems right now.
MEET YOUR HOSTS
Bo Brabo is Vice President of People Solutions (Healthcare) at Lockton and a retired U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer who served as a Soldier for ten years at the White House, including as a Presidential Communications Officer for two Presidents. Luke Carignan is Strategic Director of Healthcare at Phenom and brings the story behind the strategy. Together they're optimistic but honest, and warm but never soft.
If you lead HR for a health system, shape workforce strategy, or influence culture anywhere in healthcare, this is your briefing. No theory. No fluff. Just leaders in the arena, sharing what they've learned.
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The ASHHRA Podcast
#93 - HR Technologies and Health Care Innovations
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We're thrilled to announce that a brand-new episode of The ASHHRA Podcast is now live and ready for your listening pleasure. This week, we’re bringing you an enlightening conversation with none other than Katie Larkin, Director of HR Operations at the University of Illinois Hospital in Chicago.
In This Episode:
- The scope of HR Operations: Katie shares insights into her role at the University of Illinois Hospital, including compliance, FTE changes, and implementing new technologies.
- Credential Monitoring: Hear about the intricate process of ensuring all licenses and certifications for staff are up-to-date.
- Challenges of Tech Implementation: How Katie and her team navigated the rollout of new systems just as the pandemic hit.
- Remote Work Management: The trials and triumphs of managing a hybrid team.
- Best Eats in Chicago: Katie spills the beans on her favorite restaurants (hint: epic burgers and legendary shakes)!
Why Listen?
Whether you’re an HR professional, a healthcare administrator, or someone interested in operational excellence, this episode is packed with valuable insights and practical advice. Plus, you'll get a taste of Katie's favorite spots in Chicago—perfect for your next visit!
Episode Highlights:
- The evolution of HR handbooks from 1964 to today.
- Daily huddles and one-page reports as tools for team alignment.
- The importance of user-friendly technology in HR.
Get Involved:
We’re celebrating ASHHRA’s 60th anniversary, and we need your help! If your organization has any employee handbooks from 1964, send them our way. We’ll anonymize your details and discuss how HR has transformed over the decades.
Feedback and Community:
We love hearing from our listeners! Drop us a line if you have any feedback or topics you’d like us to cover in future episodes.
Stay tuned for more exciting content, and thank you for being a part of the ASHHRA Podcast community!
Warm regards,
The ASHHRA Podcast Team
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