86. HR Like a Boss with Gary Szelagowski

We’re so excited to have Gary Szelagowski join this episode of HR Like a Boss! During his interview, Gary shares his vast knowledge of HR, including why it’s important for HR pros to understand how their business makes money, how employers can be strategic during this “Great Resignation,” and so much more!

About Gary
Gary is a seasoned HR professional with extensive leadership experience. He has delivered game-changing results as a subject matter expert, as well as in generalist roles supporting business line clients.
Over the course of his career, Gary held senior human resource positions with The Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland, PNC Financial Services and National City Corporation. He also served in technology and sales management roles at other Fortune 500 organizations. Gary is committed to helping individuals and organizations achieve their potential and enjoy the fulfillment that comes with that achievement. Gary has deep roots in the financial services sector, assisting professionals across a wide range of disciplines.
His experience includes sales, information technology, and human resources, from the front line to executive leadership, and provides the basis for relating to a wide range of working professionals. He is skilled in business management, strategic planning, team development, leadership training, and employee engagement. His most recent role is as a Founding Associate at Q3 Talent Solutions, an independent consulting practice established when Gary retired from corporate life.
Q3 Talent Solutions is focused on partnering with clients to add value and have some fun in the process. Gary also supports the broader community by sharing time and resources with charities that are important to him. Paramount among those is Project White Butterfly (PWB), where he serves as Board Chair. PWB works to help those struggling with Substance Use Disorder find their path to recovery.
Gary earned a bachelor’s degree in business administration from John Carroll University. He is a long-time member of Society for Human Resource Management and HR Leadership Group of Northeast Ohio (Marketing Committee). He is certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources by the HR Certification Institute.

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.