Exploring HR Strategies with CARC Inc.'s Chris Harris | Shifting People Podcast

Welcome to the Shifting People Podcast! Co-hosts Derek Williamson and Kathleen McDonough dive deep with Chris Harris, Human Resources Director at CARC Inc., about practical HR insights you can apply in your business today. Harris shares his journey from paramedic to HR professional, discusses the diverse services offered by CARC Inc., and elaborates on recruitment, retention strategies, and the importance of a passionate workforce. The conversation also covers innovative ideas like stay interviews, the use of AI in hiring, and opening up learning management systems for employee development. Tune in for valuable insights into people management and creating a more inclusive workplace.

You can follow along with Chris on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-harris-sphr/

00:00 Introduction to the Shifting People Podcast

00:27 Meet Chris Harris: HR Director at CARC Inc.

00:44 Chris Harris' Journey into HR

01:26 Day-to-Day Operations at CARC Inc.

02:17 Understanding CARC Inc.

03:24 Programs and Services at CARC Inc.

06:09 Employee Development and Learning Management

07:43 Veterans in the Workforce

13:57 The Hidden Power of Stay Interviews

18:08 Hiring Philosophy and the Role of AI

22:13 Declining a Candidate Due to Location

22:26 The Role of AI in Recruitment

23:18 Ethics in AI and HR

25:14 Challenges and Limitations of AI

26:16 The Importance of Human Oversight

29:33 Exploring Social Media Engagement

32:58 Concluding Thoughts and Farewell