HR Baddies

About HR Baddies

Smart. Strategic. Slightly Sassy. Hosted by Katie Garcia, MBA, SHRM-CP, HR Baddies is the unfiltered take on all things people, culture, and compliance. After more than a decade helping businesses from start-ups to government agencies; Katie knows that human resources doesn't have to be boring or corporate. Each week she delivers sharp insights, hot takes on workplace trends, and practical advice you can actually use, all with a wink of humor. Whether you're an HR pro, a small-business owner, or just curious about how great workplaces are built, HR Baddies gives you the tools and real talk to stay ahead. New episodes drop regularly grab your coffee, hit play, and join the baddie crew.

Publisher

Katie Garcia

Category

business · business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

20 Sept 2025

Latest episode

3 Dec 2025

Latest episodes

5 of 12 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   3 Dec 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Retention Strategies That Actually Work — Keeping High-Performers Without Burning Them Out

   Host Katie Garcia explores effective retention strategies for 2025, revealing how leadership, clarity, and manager improvements prevent high-performer burnout, creating workplaces where employees thrive.

2. 

   26 Nov 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Skill-Based Hiring in Practice - Opening the Door for Talent

   Host Katie Garcia explores skill-based hiring, which focuses on capabilities over credentials, and how it helps companies tap into diverse talent pools like veterans and military spouses, ultimately modernizing recruiting processes.

3. 

   19 Nov 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Influence Without a Title — Getting a Seat (and a Say) at the Table

   Host Katie Garcia explores how HR professionals can gain influence and impact within their organizations, even without holding executive titles, by using data and clear communication.

4. 

   12 Nov 2025TRANSCRIPT

   The HR Makeover — Redesigning the Function for 2025

   Host Katie Garcia examines how HR departments must modernize their systems and processes to align with today's evolving work environment, focusing on scalability and data-driven strategies.

5. 

   29 Oct 2025TRANSCRIPT

   Coaching the Culture Blockers — Turning Difficult Managers Into People Leaders

   Host Katie Garcia, MBA, SHRM-CP, examines how to coach managers who unintentionally obstruct company culture, providing HR professionals with a framework to convert resistance into development.

6. 

   22 Oct 2025

   Rebuilding Trust After Workplace Change

   Host Katie Garcia, MBA, SHRM-CP explores how organizations can rebuild trust following workplace changes, emphasizing consistent actions and transparent communication to restore employee confidence.

7. 

   15 Oct 2025

   HR Burnout — The Hidden Crisis in 2025

   Host Katie Garcia discusses the increasing HR burnout crisis, especially post-pandemic, and provides practical strategies for recognizing early signs, setting boundaries, and leveraging technology to achieve sustainable leadership.

8. 

   8 Oct 2025

   Quiet Quitting, Loud Quitting & Everything In Between

   Host Katie Garcia, MBA, SHRM-CP, examines quiet quitting, loud quitting, and workplace disengagement, revealing how leadership, culture, and communication impact workforce morale and productivity.

9. 

   1 Oct 2025

   AI in Recruiting – Smarter Hiring or Just Hype?

   Host Katie Garcia, MBA, SHRM-CP, explores the use of artificial intelligence in recruiting, discussing tools like automated resume screening and predictive analytics, while also addressing risks like algorithmic bias and privacy concerns, providing listeners with insights to implement AI responsibly.

10. 

    1 Oct 2025

    Pay Transparency – The New Rules Every Employer Needs to Know

    Host Katie Garcia, MBA, SHRM-CP, examines the rising trend of pay transparency laws, highlighting how they foster trust, attract talent, and rectify wage disparities, in this informative episode.

11. 

    1 Oct 2025

    Unlocking Veteran & Military Spouse Talent

    Host Katie Garcia explores the untapped potential of veteran and military spouse talent, revealing how their unique skills enhance organizational capabilities and provides actionable strategies for inclusive hiring practices in this interview episode.

12. 

    20 Sept 2025

    HR Baddies Trailer

    Katie Garcia introduces HR Baddies, a podcast offering HR professionals and business owners practical tips and candid conversations on hiring, compliance, and workplace culture, providing valuable insights.

Inside a recent episode

Retention Strategies That Actually Work — Keeping High-Performers Without Burning Them Out

Published 3 Dec 2025 · Transcript excerpt

[…] By the time someone raises their hand and says, hey, I'm looking to grow, they've already got one foot out the door. They're already looking for their next thing because they didn't get the engagement. They didn't get the focus to grow that they needed at your organization. So they've already started looking somewhere else. Engagement does not always equal retention. You can have engaged employees who still leave for lack of development or lack of flexibility or a lack of a million other reasons. So just because they're engaged and they're performing in their position doesn't mean that they're going to stay retained at your organization. […]

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