63. HR Like a Boss with Christie Engler

Continuing our HR Like a Boss interviews with Willory, we are delighted to be joined by one of the newest additions to the Willory team, Christie Engler, our Director of People Operations and Culture! During her interview, Christie explains how HR is more subjective than objective, how one can be professional with their co-workers but also vulnerable, and how imperative it is that HR knows all the mechanics of what they do to be able to do amazingly awesome HR.

About Christie
Christie is an energetic, passionate HR leader with 15+ years of hands-on practitioner experience. She is dedicated to making the employment experience the best it can be for all people. She has worked with small businesses in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, construction, non-profit, healthcare, and hospitality. In addition, she works to advance the HR profession. She started a blog, ‘Living in the Gray’ in 2019 and serves as a mentor to students pursuing HR-related degrees. Christie also speaks at various HR conferences around the country and feels it is important to pay it forward and assist the next generation of HR professionals.

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 bridgette@willory.com.