Straight talk on HR that gets real, gets it done, and gives it to you straight, no chaser. Practical HR insights and employment justice strategies from Sheana Graham, SPHR—an HR professional with over 25 years of experience, countless workplace investigations, and a passion for helping businesses build trust while protecting employees. Whether you're a business owner navigating HR challenges, a professional dealing with workplace issues, or an HR practitioner looking for real-world solutions, this podcast delivers honest advice without the corporate BS. Let's talk savvy. .
Your Couch Is Hiring: WFH Jobs and Side Hustles That Pay
Clocked out? Good. Time to get paid. This episode of Talk Savvy To Me is packed with real work from home jobs, flexible opportunities, and updated employers that are actually hiring right now. Keeping it 100. No fake promises. Just opportunities, strategy, and real talk. Grab a pen, notebook, or your Notes app because this episode is full of money making gems, remote work leads, and ideas that could help you create income from home starting this week, yes now. Everybody starts somewhere. The ...
3 May 2026
Remote jobs, listen here. Are you getting hired?
Remote jobs are hiring… so what’s not clicking? Because it’s not the jobs. It’s how you’re showing up on paper. I’m giving you verified work from home roles, what they pay, what they expect, and why your application might be getting skipped. There's lots of goodies in this episode so listen and rewind if needed. Let’s keep it 100… sending the same resume everywhere and hoping for a call back? That’s not a plan. If you need money and you need results, press play. READY TO STOP GUES...
13 Apr 2026
Oh no you didn't, But yes, I did
It only takes one bad customer interaction to create a ripple effect you never saw coming. This episode breaks down how small, everyday interactions either build loyalty or quietly destroy your brand. One interaction. One tone. One missed detail. That’s all it takes to shift how customers see your business. Real talk, real lessons, real results.
6 Apr 2026
Quiet Panhandling inside the Grocery store, Just Exposed What You’re Missing
You think you don’t have the right experience? Think again. In this episode of Talk Savvy To Me, I share a real moment that stopped me in my tracks. A man approached me inside Publix asking for something simple… but what he demonstrated in that moment revealed a level of awareness, strategy, and initiative that many professionals overlook. No resume. No title. No polished presentation. But the skills? They were there. This episode will challenge how you see your own experience, your val...
5 Mar 2026
Stop Falling for Fake Remote Jobs: 10 Companies Actually Hiring Now
Searching for work from home jobs can feel like walking through a digital flea market full of promises that never deliver. So I did the digging for you. In this episode, I share ten real companies hiring remote workers, the job titles to search, industries that are growing, and smart strategies to stand out. If you are ready to stop scrolling and start applying smarter, this episode is for you. #workfromhomejobs, #remotejobs, #remotework, #workfromhome, #wfhjobs, #remoteworklife s...
18 Feb 2026
The Job Search Is Not Broken. The Strategy Is. Let’s Fix Yours.
Let’s keep it real, the job search right now is not just frustrating. It is disrespectful. You can be qualified, experienced, and fully capable, and still get ghosted like you never existed. Meanwhile, companies say they cannot find talent while overlooking people who are more than ready. In this episode, Sheana Graham, MBA, SPHR, senior HR leader and adjunct professor, tells you the truth most career advice skips. She breaks down the real myths, the real facts, and the real...
16 Feb 2026
AI Is Watching Your Workplace, Smart Glasses or Silent Felony?
AI is no longer just in your software. It may be sitting on your employee’s face, watching, listening, and recording and depending on how it is used, it could create compliance violations or even felony level consequences. In this episode, your Savvy Savvy Sleuth Sheana Graham breaks down what Meta glasses and wearable AI mean for your workplace, your employees, and your legal risk. From Florida recording laws to employee relations and compliance, Sheana gives you the real talk HR...
10 Feb 2026
AI Transparency and Why HR Is Officially on the Hook
AI is making more HR decisions than ever. But in 2026, regulators are asking one uncomfortable question. Can your AI explain itself. States like New York are done playing. Local Law 144 now requires bias audits and disclosure for automated hiring tools. Translation. If your AI is a mystery, it is a liability. Transparency is no longer a nice to have. It is compliance. And if you are still saying “the system decided,” this episode is for you.
4 Feb 2026
Rejected by AI: ATS talking behind Ya back, Lawsuit?
i got some tea. What if I told you your hiring software could be making decisions you never approved and putting your business at legal risk? In today’s episode, we unpack the bombshell case shaking HR and recruiting, the collective action lawsuit against Workday that alleges AI screening tools quietly filtered out candidates based on race, age, and disability before a human ever looked at their resume. Yes. Before. A. Human. If you use AI in hiring (or are thinking about it...
2 Feb 2026
Paperwork or Penalties? I9, Press Play
Think it won’t happen to you? That’s what everyone says. ICE is actively auditing businesses, enforcement budgets are climbing, and fines are stacking up fast. In this episode, we talk I9 compliance, why inspections are surging, and how one small paperwork mistake can turn into thousands in penalties. But here’s the real kicker. If they walk in for I9s and notice missing FMLA posters, outdated signage, or sloppy onboarding, that fine is likely already on the way. ...
2 Feb 2026
Welcome aboard or giving employees a reason not to stay
Onboarding isn’t just paperwork. It’s your first impression. In this episode, I break down why onboarding is the celebration it should be as you welcome your new employees on deck. How you welcome employees sets the tone for everything that follows. Engagement, retention, productivity. It starts on Day One. We talk real onboarding mistakes, simple wins, and how to get it right without breaking the bank. Plus, grab my free onboarding workbook so you can stop guessing an...
26 Jan 2026
When Documentation Backfires Even the Experts Get Sued
An eleven point five million dollar verdict. One of the biggest HR organizations in the country. And a documentation process that completely backfired. In this episode, Sheana Graham, MBA, SPHR breaks down the SHRM lawsuit that shocked the HR world and reveals what small business owners and HR professionals can learn from it. Discover why last minute paper trails fail, how mishandled employee complaints lead to lawsuits, and what proactive documentation really looks like.&n...
24 Nov 2025
3 Ways to Stop Letting AI Babysit your Career
If last week’s cloud outage taught us anything it is this. Technology can win big but it can also fall flat without warning. So why are so many people letting AI run their career like a babysitter with no emergency plan? In this episode of Talk Savvy To Me Sheana Graham breaks down the moment the digital world froze and what it revealed about how we manage our careers. You will hear why smart professionals use AI as a partner not a parent and what it really takes to stay in contr...
17 Nov 2025
You Want a Job or Nah The Real Talk Episode Every Job Seeker Needs
Welcome to the very first episode of Talk Savvy To Me, where confidence, clarity, and career elevation sit at the same table with real conversation. I am your host, Sheana Graham, and today I am pulling the curtain back so you can see exactly who I am and why I created this show. In this episode, I introduce myself and set the vibe for what this podcast is all about. Think of this show like the dating advice you wish you got earlier, but for your career. I am that friend who will tell you whe...
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