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HR Uncensored: Navigating The Corporate Jungle and the New Way of Working with Luis Fernandez

September 25, 2023 Nix Eniego and Kelvin Araujo Season 1 Episode 3
HR Uncensored: Navigating The Corporate Jungle and the New Way of Working with Luis Fernandez
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HR Uncensored: Navigating The Corporate Jungle and the New Way of Working with Luis Fernandez
Sep 25, 2023 Season 1 Episode 3
Nix Eniego and Kelvin Araujo

Are you ready to uncover the secrets of success in the realm of human resources? 
In this episode, we will dive into the career journey of an HR pro who's seen it all in his field. He shares about his early years in the industry and how he moved on to project management and consulting roles. Get ready for an eye-opening discussion on the challenges and real-life experiences of working in human resources—from navigating various work setups and dealing with controversial trends like job-hopping. Buckle up for an inspiring ride through the HR world that'll leave you both entertained and enlightened!

Guest Bio
Meet our guest, Luis Fernandez, a seasoned HR pro with over a decade of experience wearing multiple HR hats—from Talent Acquisition and Employee Engagement to Learning and Development, Compensation, and Project Management. Luis brings a wealth of real-world HR wisdom to our podcast, sharing his entertaining insights and inspiring stories about the ever-evolving world of human resources.

Episode Highlights
05:14 What are the responsibilities of people in HR?
06:55 How Luis got into the HR field
09:00 Is being in HR a rewarding profession? The realities of being in this field
11:18 Are HR professionals unhappy? Luis shares his take about this
15:35 Does Luis and other HR practitioners have a support group for their struggles? 17:13 Thoughts about dress codes in companies
21:37 Thoughts about the Work From Home phenomenon–advantages and disadvantages
27:04 The future of work setups and how to be more intentional
34:33 Will companies have trouble hiring moving forward because of the demand for work-from-home and hybrid setups?
37:36 Is being like a “family” with workmates a good idea? Where do we draw the line?
43:55 Are we now in an “Employee’s Market”? Is it a good thing?
47:03 What Luis thinks about the Job-hopping trend and employees matching their performance based on their salary
57:51 Luis talks about his controversial and funny experiences in HR
1:09:32 Wrap up & Top 3 advice from Luis

Connect with Luis Fernandez:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lafernandez20
https://www.facebook.com/LAF22093

Connect with Nix Eniego & Kelvin Araujo:
https://www.facebook.com/nixeniego https://www.facebook.com/tidalzonethekelvinator

Listen, rate, and subscribe!
 https://open.spotify.com/show/7jvEOX60LwggyNx9yUb3MO?si=1625595e6c8e409b https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tidal-zone/id1708737272 https://www.facebook.com/tidalzonepodcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/1450288529126930

Show Notes

Are you ready to uncover the secrets of success in the realm of human resources? 
In this episode, we will dive into the career journey of an HR pro who's seen it all in his field. He shares about his early years in the industry and how he moved on to project management and consulting roles. Get ready for an eye-opening discussion on the challenges and real-life experiences of working in human resources—from navigating various work setups and dealing with controversial trends like job-hopping. Buckle up for an inspiring ride through the HR world that'll leave you both entertained and enlightened!

Guest Bio
Meet our guest, Luis Fernandez, a seasoned HR pro with over a decade of experience wearing multiple HR hats—from Talent Acquisition and Employee Engagement to Learning and Development, Compensation, and Project Management. Luis brings a wealth of real-world HR wisdom to our podcast, sharing his entertaining insights and inspiring stories about the ever-evolving world of human resources.

Episode Highlights
05:14 What are the responsibilities of people in HR?
06:55 How Luis got into the HR field
09:00 Is being in HR a rewarding profession? The realities of being in this field
11:18 Are HR professionals unhappy? Luis shares his take about this
15:35 Does Luis and other HR practitioners have a support group for their struggles? 17:13 Thoughts about dress codes in companies
21:37 Thoughts about the Work From Home phenomenon–advantages and disadvantages
27:04 The future of work setups and how to be more intentional
34:33 Will companies have trouble hiring moving forward because of the demand for work-from-home and hybrid setups?
37:36 Is being like a “family” with workmates a good idea? Where do we draw the line?
43:55 Are we now in an “Employee’s Market”? Is it a good thing?
47:03 What Luis thinks about the Job-hopping trend and employees matching their performance based on their salary
57:51 Luis talks about his controversial and funny experiences in HR
1:09:32 Wrap up & Top 3 advice from Luis

Connect with Luis Fernandez:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lafernandez20
https://www.facebook.com/LAF22093

Connect with Nix Eniego & Kelvin Araujo:
https://www.facebook.com/nixeniego https://www.facebook.com/tidalzonethekelvinator

Listen, rate, and subscribe!
 https://open.spotify.com/show/7jvEOX60LwggyNx9yUb3MO?si=1625595e6c8e409b https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tidal-zone/id1708737272 https://www.facebook.com/tidalzonepodcast https://www.facebook.com/groups/1450288529126930