Tea with HRT By HR Transformed

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Publisher

Tea with HRT

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

31 Jan 2025

Latest episode

26 Sept 2026

Latest episodes

20 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   26 Sept 2026

   🎙️ S2E8 - September Hispanic Heritage Month with Yai Vargas

   Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to celebrate culture, but it’s also an important moment to focus on Hispanic leadership and the importance of self-advocacy. On this episode of Tea with HRT, we dive deep into what it means to foster genuine inclusion in the workplace and ensure every voice is heard. Whether you are navigating corporate environments yourself or looking to better support your diverse talent, this episode explores the inspiring professional journeys and the immigrant experience. Tune in to learn how to successfully navigate corporate spaces while striving to maintain your cultural identity. This Episode's Guest: Yai Vargas Yai Vargas Executive Leadership Strategist | Founder, The Latinista Yai Vargas is Vice President of Executive Education at the Hispanic Association on Corporate Responsibility (HACR), where she partners with Fortune 100 companies to design and deliver leadership development programs that help high-potential talent and ERG leaders grow their leadership capabilities and advance their careers. With more than 20 years of experience in leadership development, executive education, multicultural marketing, and organizational strategy, Yai has helped organizations create impactful learning experiences that strengthen leadership, foster engagement, and support business goals. Prior to joining HACR, she led a successful consulting practice focused on organizational assessments, strategic planning, and leadership development, and spent nine years in corporate financial services and insurance leading multicultural marketing and recruiting initiatives. Yai serves on the Benefit Committee for The Latino Commission on AIDS and is the founder of The Latinista, a national organization dedicated to advancing the careers and leadership of Latinas and women of color. Work With Yai 🌐 https://yaivargas.com/ (https://yaivargas.com/) 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/yaivargas/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/yaivargas/) Links & Resources: 🌐 https://www.hrtransformed.com/ 🌳 https://linktr.ee/hrtransformed 🍭 Sugarwish: https://www.sugarwish.com/?sscid=31k9_hvap5 🔗 Follow us on social media: https://www.instagram.com/hr_transformed/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/hr-transformed/ https://www.threads.com/@hr_transformed 🎧 Listen on your favorite podcast platform: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3lCpMiX... Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/6f6... Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast… 📧 Contact us: tea@hrtransformed.com ‼️ Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are our own and do not necessarily reflect those of our employers or sponsors. This is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, or professional advice.

2. 

   27 Aug 2026

   🎙️ 2.7 - Heading into the Open Enrollment Season with Chris and Shawn

   Open enrollment is a season that usually causes immediate stress for HR teams, but with the right preparation, it doesn't have to be. In this episode of Tea with HRT, Chris and Shawn from MMA join Allyns and Brenda to discuss benefits strategy, broker partnerships, and the employee experience as we head into Q4. Leaders and HR professionals will explore how to successfully prepare employers and their teams for open enrollment before the rates even hit everyone's desks. Whether you’re a business owner, manager, or HR professional, this episode offers insights into building strong broker partnerships that act as a true extension of your HR team. You'll learn how to make benefits communication clearer by catering to different employee communication styles, where employees struggle the most when picking plans (from HSAs to pet benefits), and how to avoid the biggest strategic traps businesses fall into during this busy season. This Episode's Guests: Chris and Shawn Chris J. Labbate Executive Vice President, Business Strategist | Employee Health & Benefits As Executive Vice President, Business Strategist at Marsh McLennan Agency, Chris works with clients and prospective clients in both the public and private sectors with a focus on delivering innovative solutions for middle market firms. Chris uses his expertise and 30+ years of industry experience to help clients see how innovative Employee Benefits and HR programs can positively affect employee retention, culture, and a company’s bottom line. He is an authority on Employee Benefits, including consumer driven health plans, alternative funding arrangements, acquisition diligence, benefit enrollment and exchange technology, communications, compliance, an wellness. He has published articles, spoken at national forums, and retainsmembership in the National Associate of Health Underwriters. Chris received his undergraduate degree from Cornell University and holds an M.B.A. in Marketing and Finance from the Stem School of Business at New York University. Shawn Hill Account Executive | Employee Health & Benefits Shawn has over 20 years of experience in the Employee Health & Benefits arena. After receiving his Bachelor of Science degree from Kean University in Management Science, he began his career at Aetna US Healthcare. After 4 plus years on the carrier side he then moved to the brokerage side with Compain Anderson Azar, a New York based brokerage firm. For the past 13 plus years he has been with Marsh McLennan Agency in various account management roles. Shawn is currently located in Norwalk, CT office in the Account Executive position handling large sized market accounts. Shawn is a proud member of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. and Prince Hall Masonry and provides mentorship to youths through these organizations. About Marsh McLennan Agency Marsh McLennan Agency (MMA) provides business insurance, employee health & benefits, retirement, and private client insurance solutions to organizations and individuals seeking limitless possibilities. With 10,000+ colleagues and 180+ offices across North America, MMA combines the personalized service model of a local consultant with the global resources of the world’s leading professional services firm, Marsh McLennan (NYSE: MMC). Work With Chris and Shawn 🌐 MarshMMA.com 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-labbate-5926656/ 🔗 https://www.linkedin.com/in/hillshawn/ Links & Resources: 🌐 https://www.hrtransformed.com/ 🌳 https://linktr.ee/hrtransformed 🔗 Follow us on social media: https://www.instagram.com/hr_transformed/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/hr-transformed/ https://www.threads.com/@hr_transformed 📧 Contact us: tea@hrtransformed.com ‼️ Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are our own and do not necessarily reflect those of our employers or sponsors. This is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, or professional advice.

3. 

   22 Jul 2026

   🎙️ 2.6 - Crisis Preparedness with Erika Andersen

   Most leaders know they should think about crisis preparedness, but rarely make time for it. In this episode, we explore the people side of business continuity, what actually happens to your team and your business when things go sideways? We’re joined by Erika Andersen to discuss how small and growing organizations can move from panic to preparedness without losing their culture. Whether you’re a leader or an HR professional, this episode offers a practical look at building resilience. You’ll learn how to identify hidden stressors in your team, why crisis planning shouldn’t be a "nice-to-have," and how to create clear expectations without creating a culture of fear. We break down what it really means to take a "people-first" approach to continuity, ensuring your organization is prepared for the unexpected. This Episode's Guest: Erika Andersen, JD, CBCP, MPA Erika Andresen, JD, CBCP, MPA, a recognized expert and consultant in Business Continuity. She has nearly two decades of experience as a lawyer in both the corporate finance world and the military. Erika became a subject matter expert in national security and disaster preparedness and response while advising different commands including during high-risk situations while deployed in Afghanistan and in response to natural disasters. Erika left active duty in 2020 and started EaaS Consulting, LLC, with the goal of keeping businesses in business. Erika is also a professor of emergency management for the MPA program at the University of Texas at El Paso. Erika is a widely quoted expert and has been featured in a variety of publications, including Forbes, ProPublica, and SUCCESS Magazine. She is a sought-after presenter and keynote speaker at conferences, addressed private events for Fortune 500 companies, and is an invited lecturer for both MIT's "Advanced Business Resiliency" and "Crisis Management & Business Resiliency" courses. Her experience surviving Hurricane Helene in Asheville, NC, inspired her second book, When The Sh*t Hits The Fan: Business Survival Guide to Thrive, Grow and Keep Your Cash Flow After Disasters. Her first book, How to Not Kill Your Business: Grow Your Business in Any Environment, Navigate Volatility, and Successfully Recover When Things Go Wrong, has sold every month for three and a half years straight. Erika is a fan of combining her Emergency Management background with Business Continuity to maximize impact for community resilience. She is also a 2x Amazon Best Seller, international podcast guest, recovering lawyer, and generally a hoot (so she’s told). Work With Erika: 🌐 www.eaasc.com Links & Resources: 🌐 https://www.hrtransformed.com/ 🌳 https://linktr.ee/hrtransformed 🍭 Sugarwish: https://www.sugarwish.com/?sscid=31k9_hvap5 🔗 Follow us on social media: https://www.instagram.com/hr_transformed/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/hr-transformed/ https://www.threads.com/@hr_transformed 🎧 Listen on your favorite podcast platform: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3lCpMiX... Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/6f6... Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast… 📧 Contact us: tea@hrtransformed.com ‼️ Disclaimer: The views expressed in this podcast are our own and do not necessarily reflect those of our employers or sponsors. This is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, or professional advice.

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Spotify

5.0 / 5

3 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 27 / 100

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0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32

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