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Bite Size HR podcast provides leading insights into relevant HR trends and uncovers areas that businesses should focus on and invest in to be recognized as a people led organization. Chicago SHRM volunteers and hosts, Frank Laterza and Hanna Durocher, are dedicated HR professionals with a passion for people and organizations. They uncover insightful bits of knowledge on all things HR from industry leaders.
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Thursday Jan 26, 2023
Episode 2: Eric Mochnacz
Thursday Jan 26, 2023
Thursday Jan 26, 2023
Joining us today is Eric Mochnacz to discuss the benefits of hybrid work and driving positive company culture!
Eric is a Strategic Human Resources and Change management consultant with fifteen years of leadership experience in Higher Education, People Operations and Team Management. His areas of expertise include organizational analysis and design, management training, talent management, behavioral interviewing, recruiting, on boarding and employee relations.
Guest:
- Eric Mochnacz
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericmochnacz/
Hosts:
- Frank Laterza - https://www.linkedin.com/in/franklaterza/
- Hanna Durocher, MBA - https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannadurocher/
Thank you for listening, and if you enjoy this podcast please consider leaving a review as it helps us reach more listeners.
Wednesday Jan 11, 2023
Episode 1: 2023 Chicago SHRM President
Wednesday Jan 11, 2023
Wednesday Jan 11, 2023
We’re excited to introduce our first guest. We thought, who better than our new president of Chicago SHRM, Nicole Skaluba.
Nicole Skaluba is currently the Vice President of Talent and Culture of physIQ. In this role, Nicole leads the human resource function for the high-growth biotech company. Her responsibilities include talent acquisition, talent management, performance engagement, compensation and benefits, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), organizational development, and learning and development. Nicole has spent most of her career building and leading the human resource function in a diverse number of organizations including those in technology, digital marketing, e-commerce, education, and manufacturing.
Nicole holds the SHRM-SCP and SPHR certifications and a master's degree in Human Resource Management and Development. She has been recognized by Crain's with their Notable Executives in HR and DEI award, has taught HR certification courses and serves as a frequent speaker on various topics. She is the president for Chicago SHRM after being an active volunteer and board member for over ten years. She is also currently the president of the Bryan Middle School PTA. Her free time is spent driving her busy teenagers to various activities as well as reading, running, and writing.
Guest:
- Nicole Skaluba, SHPR, SHRM-SCP
https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicoleskaluba/
Hosts:
- Frank Laterza - https://www.linkedin.com/in/franklaterza/
- Hanna Durocher, MBA - https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannadurocher/
Thank you for listening, and if you enjoy this podcast please consider leaving a review as it helps us reach more listeners.

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