AI's Impact on HR Strategy - Jessie Roberts, Nextdoor
Does AI free up HR to focus on strategy? Host Michael VanDervort welcomes Jessie Roberts, Head of People Business Partners at Nextdoor, for a conversation about the intersection of HR and technology....
11 Nov 202530min
Courage at Work: Kristen Kavanaugh on DEI, Agency, and Leadership
On this episode of Drive Thru HR, Robin Schooling talks with Kristen Kavanaugh, co-author of Courage Over Fear and co-founder of The Agency Initiative. Kristen shares her journey from the Marine ...
15 Sep 202529min
Jobs Report, Starbucks Optics + HR’s Reinvention
In this host-only episode of Drive Thru HR, Robin Schooling and Michael VanDervort dig into the latest 2025 U.S. jobs report that reveals virtually zero net job growth and the ripple effects of econom...
1 Aug 202528min
Unlocking Talent: Recruiting from Puerto Rico
In this episode of Drive Thru HR, hosts Michael VanDervort and Robin Schooling welcome Clay Martin, the owner of Isla Talent, who specializes in recruiting from Puerto Rico. Clay shares his unique ...
14 Juli 202528min
NLRB in Crisis: Labor Relatedly
In this conversation, Michael VanDervort and John Hyman discuss various topics related to labor relations, the current crisis within the NLRB, and the implications of political actions on workplace ri...
13 Juli 202535min
Unlocking Potential: The Power of Durable Skills
In this episode of DriveThruHR, Michael VanDervort and Robin Schooling engage with Caitlin MacGregor, CEO and co-founder of Plum, to discuss the importance of durable skills in the hiring process and ...
24 Maj 202531min
Navigating the Future of Employee Relations
In this episode of DriveThruHR, Michael VanDervort and Robin Schooling engage with Rebecca Trotsky, Chief People Officer at HR Acuity, discussing the evolution of employee relations, the importance of...
16 Maj 202529min
Real HR: Insights From Robin Schooling
In this episode of DriveThruHR, Michael turns the mic on his longtime co-host, Robin Schooling, about her brand-new book, Real HR: What It Is, What It Can Be, and How to Get There. What unfolds is par...
13 Maj 202536min
