Survive HR

Be Prepared, NOT paranoid! Feat. Proactive Response Group

This week on the podcast, Anna and Steve were happy to talk with their sponsors, Chad and Andy from Proactive Response Group about what it looks like for businesses to be prepared for anything - not paranoid. Steve and Anna talk with Chad and Andy about their WHY at Proactive and learn more about their services and training. Proactive has services and training in Active Shooter Response, Workplace Violence Prevention, and even Security Assessments, taking potential victims and turning them into empowered leaders. ALL organizations can benefit from such training, including medical emergency response.To learn more about proactive and their services go here: https://www.proactiverg.com/

HR Outlook for 2026: What HR Leaders Must Know

This week on the podcast, Steve Nail and Anna Vinson give an outlook of HR for 2026 and insight into what HR leaders must know. HR has never had more visibility or accountability - are you ready to lead differently? Shoutout to our 2026 sponsors, RWP Lead and Proactive Response Group. About RWP Lead: RWP Lead specializes in leadership training, HR consulting, and legal compliance support, helping individuals and teams perform with excellence and lead with clarity. They have an exciting training coming up in Nashville on February 18-19. Learn more here: https://rwplead.com/programs-events/About Proactive Response Group: The unsettling truth is that it is impossible to predict exactly when a life threatening event could occur. ProActive Response Group’s founders are well-trained veteran SWAT team leaders with first-hand experience in hostage rescues and high-risk dignitary protection. Since 2015 ProActive Response Group has trained thousands of individuals how to Survive violent encounters in their workplace, schools, and places of worship. 

Will Hybrid or Remote work ever go away?

This week on the podcast, Anna Vinson and Steve Nail discuss hybrid and remote work, and ask the question - will companies ever go back to being fully in office? As always, huge thank you to our sponsors at RWP Lead - they do various HR training events and custom HR consulting work for businesses across the country!

Hey HR Professional - Are you a Serial Fixer? Feat. Leah Marone

This week on the podcast, psychotherapist, author, and Yale clinical instructor, Leah Marone, joins Anna and Steve to talk about her new book, "Serial Fixer." As HR professionals, we can often feel like we are the ones always stepping in, fixing things and holding it all together. On this episode we talk about Leah's book and some of its key concepts, including: learning to support without solving, staying connected without self-sacrifice, and reclaiming your energy, clarity, and peace.Leah's book is out TODAY! Buy on amazon here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DR5Z2BRX/?bestFormat=true&k=serial%20fixer&ref_=nb_sb_ss_w_scx-ent-pd-bk-d_k0_1_12_de&crid=1VY2D8HYXOIFT&sprefix=serial%20fixerAs always, huge thank you to our sponsors, RWP Lead! Their website is www.rwplead.com.

Are you most productive if you are remote, hybrid, or onsite?

In this episode of Survive HR, Anna and Steve dive into the evolving landscape of remote work and its impact on productivity. They explore the challenges and benefits of hybrid work models, discuss the importance of flexibility, and consider the future of work in a post-pandemic world. Tune in to hear insights on how companies can balance organizational needs with employee preferences, and why hybrid work might be here to stay. Don't miss this engaging conversation on the future of work! #RemoteWork #Productivity #HybridWorkAs always, huge thank you to our sponsors at RWP Lead. www.rwplead.com To sign up for a single course or all courses in their leadership webinar series, sign up here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/leadership-training-webinar-series-7-course-series-tickets-1100152308169?aff=oddtdtcreator