The HR Playbook for Balanced and Equitable Workplaces with Kirsten Zeigler

The Balanced Badass Podcast®

In this episode, Tara chats with Kirsten Zeigler, founder of KDZ HR Consulting. The discussion focuses on strategies to keep burnout at bay while building equitable workplaces.

Kirsten gets into her HR expertise, offering practical advice on managing energy, setting boundaries, and leading with integrity. They also cover the importance of pay transparency, inclusive hiring practices, and how to effectively scale a business while maintaining well-being.

Tune in for insightful tips and relatable stories that will help you strike that perfect work-life balance.

To connect with Kirsten:

• Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/kdz_hrconsulting/)
• LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirsten-zeigler-humanresources/)
• Website (https://www.kdzhrconsulting.com/)

00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:24 Meet Kirsten: HR Pro
01:24 Icebreaker: What's Bringing Joy?
03:05 Building Equitable Workplaces
06:58 Personal Stories of Value Misalignment
12:25 Practical Steps to Manage Energy and Avoid Burnout
21:39 The Importance of Communication and Boundaries
25:32 Equity in Action: Creating an Equitable Workplace
25:55 Pay Transparency and Fair Compensation
27:54 Inclusive Hiring Practices
30:02 The Value of Employee Handbooks
33:48 Balancing Growth and Well-being
39:21 Defining a Balanced Badass
42:59 Where to Find More Resources

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Chapters

1. Introduction and Welcome (00:00:00)

2. Meet Kirsten: HR Pro (00:01:10)

3. Icebreaker: What's Bringing Joy? (00:02:10)

4. Building Equitable Workplaces (00:03:51)

5. Personal Stories of Value Misalignment (00:07:44)

6. Practical Steps to Manage Energy and Avoid Burnout (00:13:11)

7. The Importance of Communication and Boundaries (00:23:09)

8. Equity in Action: Creating an Equitable Workplace (00:27:02)

9. Pay Transparency and Fair Compensation (00:27:25)

10. Inclusive Hiring Practices (00:29:24)

11. The Value of Employee Handbooks (00:31:32)

12. Balancing Growth and Well-being (00:35:18)

13. Defining a Balanced Badass (00:42:14)

14. Where to Find More Resources (00:45:52)