Welcome to Don't Waste the Chaos. The podcast where transparent conversations meet entrepreneurial business wisdom. Hosted by Kerri Roberts, a 20-year HR and People Operations Pro turned entrepreneur. Join us on the...
Don't Waste the Chaos
Welcome to Don't Waste the Chaos. The podcast where transparent conversations meet entrepreneurial business wisdom. Hosted by Kerri Roberts, a 20-year HR and People Operations Pro turned entrepreneur. Join us on the journey as we explore the dynamic world of small business, delving into the intricacies of HR and People Ops. Let's navigate the chaos together and uncover valuable insights to ensure both you and your business thrives in every challenge. We're so glad you're joining us, because in the midst of chaos, there's always opportunity.
Kerri is not an attorney and is not providing legal advice. We suggest you consult with a legal professional when the need arises and are happy to connect you with one we highly recommend.
All Episodes
Episodes
Episode 24: Change Management Mastery
In this episode, Kerri Roberts, 20+ year HR Pro talks CHANGE. Why are employees resistant to it? What's the science behind the resistance? And what can a leader do about it? If you're a leader and you need a kick in...
Episode 23: Unpacking Burnout: Financial & Human Costs
In this episode, Kerri Roberts, 20+ year HR Pro, is joined by Lydia Melton, entrepreneur, efficiency expert and current Chief of Staff at Healium. They tackle the topic of burnout. Whether you are an employee,...
Episode 22: Navigating Success: Thoughts on Entrepreneurship, Authentic Networking, & Transformative Life Changes
In this episode, Kerri Roberts, 20+ year HR Pro, is joined by George Zimny, co-founder of Producifyx. They tackle the topics of entrepreneurship, recruitment strategy, intentional networking, ironman competitions, and...
Episode 21: Youthful Wisdom from Generation Z/Gen Alpha
In this episode, Kerri Roberts, 20+ year HR Pro, is joined by a member of Generation Z (born in 2012) to share insights on how it feels to have working parents, what it's like to move from the city to the country,...
Episode 20: Thriving Teams: Strategies for Morale Boosting
In this episode, Kerri Roberts, 20+ year HR Pro, tackles the topic of low employee morale including how it happens, strategies to make a positive impact, and specifically what a supervisor or manager can do to improve...
Episode 19: Small Business Finance: Expert Advice from a CPA
In this episode, Kerri Roberts, 20+ year HR Pro, is joined by Rebecca Knipp, Founder + CEO of Optimized CFO + Controller Services. They tackle the topics of business financials, the difference between budgeting or...
In this episode, Kerri Roberts, 20+ year HR Pro, discusses the impact and factors contributing to ineffective leadership. And, for many businesses, ineffective leadership remains one of the top challenges they face....
Episode 17: Streamlining HR & Payroll Processes with Tech
In this episode, Kerri Roberts, 20+ year HR Pro, the challenges faced by HR and payroll departments and how modern software solutions address these challenges. She is joined by Josh Robinson, President and...
Episode 16: Is It Negative Self-Talk or Your Environment?
In this episode, Kerri Roberts, 20+ year HR Pro, discusses the topics of negative self-talk and how to combat it. She also addresses how an employer can help support an individual struggling with negative self-talk....
Episode 15: Manager | Employee Miscommunication - How to Avoid it
Miscommunication between employees and managers is a pervasive issue in workplaces. Don't let that be you and your team. Listen in for practical tools you can use to improve in this area today.
Tune in to hear:
Where...
Episode 14: Sales & Empathy - Insights from a Multi-Millionaire Producer
In this episode, Kerri, a 20+ year HR Pro is joined by Terry Roberts, a top ranked sales producer in the mortgage industry. The two discuss the topics of sales and empathy.
Tune in to hear:
The different sales tracks...
Episode 13: Optimizing Your Employee Benefits Strategy: Navigating Choices, Trends, and Partnerships
In this episode, Kerri Roberts, 20+ year HR Pro, is joined by guests Lexi Stiles and Sarah Hudson to discuss recent trends in the employee benefits space, particularly regarding insurance carriers' approaches and...
