Our StoryWhether you’re buried in paperwork or just looking for a break from the grind, we’ve got your back with HR Mixtape. Tune in each week for real conversations with HR and business leaders, practical compliance takeaways, coffee chats with people ops pros, and the HR news you actually need. It’s a mix of useful advice and stories that hit different, so work doesn’t have to feel like… well… work!
HR Mixtape is a weekly human resources and business leadership podcast for HR professionals, people leaders, and executives navigating the real work of managing people. Episodes explore HR strategy, HR compliance, workplace culture, leadership development, employee experience, payroll, HR technology (HRIS and HCM), and the future of work, with a focus on what’s happening right now and what to do next.
Powered by Paylocity, HR Mixtape brings you expert interviews and real-world insights you can use in your day-to-day, whether you work in human resources, talent management, people operations, or business leadership. If you’re building better managers, strengthening culture, trying to stay ahead of compliance, or making decisions about payroll and HR software, you’ll feel right at home here.
Meet the Host: Dr. Shari Simpson
Shari Simpson, EdD, is a senior thought leadership leader at Paylocity and a nationally recognized voice in human resources and leadership. With more than 20 years of experience across training, talent, payroll, and employee relations, she brings a grounded, people-centered perspective to conversations about work and leadership. Shari holds a Doctor of Education in Leadership and Innovation, along with an MBA, a Master of Human Resource Management, and a SHRM-SCP certification. She speaks nationally and engages with HR and business leaders on building healthier, more effective workplaces. Outside of work, Shari is a proud military mom, an avid reader, and a longtime partner to a fire service leader.
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