61. HR Like a Boss with Erin Demos

On this episode of HR Like a Boss we are joined by Erin Demos! She shares her insights on all things human resources from her 20 years of experience in the field. During her interview, she explains how HR’s purpose is to be the caretaker of culture, to question policies and the status quo, and to always look for positive intent in your people’s actions.

About Erin
Erin Demos is the VP of People@RATIONAL for RATIONAL North America. She has direct responsibility for HR functions for RATIONAL USA, with oversight of HR topics in RATIONAL Canada and RATIONAL Mexico. Erin is thrilled to be working at a company full of passionate, customer-focused individuals. She is a 20-year veteran of human resources functions and responsibilities at mid-sized companies, working her way up from receptionist into her current role. Erin’s HR passions are training, onboarding, and ensuring each employee understands their connection and value to the organization. She has her B.A. in International Relations from Centre College, and in 2020 completed her SHRM-SCP certification, which was not only a personal validation of her years of experience but also a reminder about the challenges of adult education!

About HR Like a Boss
HR Like a Boss centers around the concept that with the right passion to be and think different, HR and business professionals can do amazingly awesome HR. People who do HR like a boss understand business concepts, what makes people tick, and how to approach HR as more than a compliance or cost center. This podcast builds the foundation for John Bernatovicz’s upcoming book, “HR Like a Boss.” If you’re ready to take your HR career to the next level, this is the podcast for you. Share any comments with [email protected].