HR Wine Bar Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/hr-wine-bar HR Wine Bar is a candid and practical podcast for HR professionals who want real conversation, real community, and real insight. Hosts Amy Luckenbill and Jamie Mohrman share honest stories from their careers, explore the challenges and opportunities facing HR today, and offer clear and relatable guidance on everything from compliance to culture. Created in partnership with HRAM and connected to the larger SHRM network, the show helps listeners stay informed, supported, and connected. Each episode blends meaningful HR content with a lighthearted style that feels like talking with trusted peers. Tune in, learn, and find your HR community with HR Wine Bar. © 2026 Amy Luckenbill and Jamie Mohrman 01828942-3d76-546b-a4f9-38534d651756 yes en Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:01:13 -0500 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:02:27 -0500 https://img.transistorcdn.com/zbsF68D3kg4OxQDGpS1fdLVnK3aTVjRWdjAYMkYysuY/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hODNj/NmU4ODczNzZiOGQy/Yjg1MGViY2QyNTc2/YjU4My5wbmc.jpg HR Wine Bar episodic Amy Luckenbill and Jamie Mohrman HR Wine Bar is a candid and practical podcast for HR professionals who want real conversation, real community, and real insight. Hosts Amy Luckenbill and Jamie Mohrman share honest stories from their careers, explore the challenges and opportunities facing HR today, and offer clear and relatable guidance on everything from compliance to culture. Created in partnership with HRAM and connected to the larger SHRM network, the show helps listeners stay informed, supported, and connected. Each episode blends meaningful HR content with a lighthearted style that feels like talking with trusted peers. Tune in, learn, and find your HR community with HR Wine Bar. HR Wine Bar is a candid and practical podcast for HR professionals who want real conversation, real community, and real insight. Amy Luckenbill No No Ep. 9 - Safe From the Start: Orientation, Onboarding, and Optima 9 9 Ep. 9 - Safe From the Start: Orientation, Onboarding, and Optima full 7b6364fb-3029-4882-9116-4ecc0238548a https://share.transistor.fm/s/f2b2a81f Psychological safety begins before a new hire feels comfortable enough to name it. Day one sets tone, pace, and permission. In Episode 9 of HR Wine Bar, host Amy Luckenbill, President of the Human Resources Association of the Midlands (HRAM), and co-host Jennifer Tritz, HRAM Board Secretary, welcome Nicolette Villwok, Director of Human Resources at E&A Consulting Group and HRAM Vice President, for a focused conversation on how safety is shaped from the very start.

Titled Safe from the Start: Orientation, Onboarding, and Optima, this episode examines how onboarding practices communicate trust, authority, and belonging. The discussion explores how leadership urgency, manager readiness, and system design influence whether new employees speak up or stay silent. Through practical scenarios and application, the conversation clarifies how HR can design onboarding experiences that create confidence, not compliance.

If you support onboarding, culture, engagement, or retention, this episode sharpens your lens on the signals you send in the first days of employment and the long-term impact of getting them right.

Cheers to HR!

Podcast produced by Todd Studer (Loess Hills Media)
Jingle recorded by Mad Honey
Jingle produced by Kyle Knapp (Dry Creek Studio)

]]> Psychological safety begins before a new hire feels comfortable enough to name it. Day one sets tone, pace, and permission. In Episode 9 of HR Wine Bar, host Amy Luckenbill, President of the Human Resources Association of the Midlands (HRAM), and co-host Jennifer Tritz, HRAM Board Secretary, welcome Nicolette Villwok, Director of Human Resources at E&A Consulting Group and HRAM Vice President, for a focused conversation on how safety is shaped from the very start.

Titled Safe from the Start: Orientation, Onboarding, and Optima, this episode examines how onboarding practices communicate trust, authority, and belonging. The discussion explores how leadership urgency, manager readiness, and system design influence whether new employees speak up or stay silent. Through practical scenarios and application, the conversation clarifies how HR can design onboarding experiences that create confidence, not compliance.

If you support onboarding, culture, engagement, or retention, this episode sharpens your lens on the signals you send in the first days of employment and the long-term impact of getting them right.

Cheers to HR!

Podcast produced by Todd Studer (Loess Hills Media)
Jingle recorded by Mad Honey
Jingle produced by Kyle Knapp (Dry Creek Studio)

]]> Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:00:00 -0500 Amy Luckenbill and Jamie Mohrman Amy Luckenbill and Jamie Mohrman 3820 Psychological safety begins before a new hire feels comfortable enough to name it. Day one sets tone, pace, and permission. In Episode 9 of HR Wine Bar, host Amy Luckenbill, President of the Human Resources Association of the Midlands (HRAM), and co-host Jennifer Tritz, HRAM Board Secretary, welcome Nicolette Villwok, Director of Human Resources at E&A Consulting Group and HRAM Vice President, for a focused conversation on how safety is shaped from the very start.

Titled Safe from the Start: Orientation, Onboarding, and Optima, this episode examines how onboarding practices communicate trust, authority, and belonging. The discussion explores how leadership urgency, manager readiness, and system design influence whether new employees speak up or stay silent. Through practical scenarios and application, the conversation clarifies how HR can design onboarding experiences that create confidence, not compliance.

If you support onboarding, culture, engagement, or retention, this episode sharpens your lens on the signals you send in the first days of employment and the long-term impact of getting them right.

Cheers to HR!

Podcast produced by Todd Studer (Loess Hills Media)
Jingle recorded by Mad Honey
Jingle produced by Kyle Knapp (Dry Creek Studio)

]]> No Ep. 8 - HR Advocacy Day: Policy, Partnership, and Pecorino 8 8 Ep. 8 - HR Advocacy Day: Policy, Partnership, and Pecorino full 52c14072-aeb6-45c5-a724-851d07b6a056 https://share.transistor.fm/s/dd139594 Employment policy doesn’t happen in a vacuum — and HR has a critical role to play in shaping how laws land in the real world of work.

In this special HR Advocacy Day episode of HR Wine Bar, co-hosts Jamie Mohrman and Amy Luckenbill sit down with Nebraska State Senator Tony Sorrentino, Vice Chair of the Business and Labor Committee, for a candid, practical conversation about how HR professionals and lawmakers can work better together.

Recorded live at the Nebraska Chamber, this episode explores how legislation moves through the unicameral, how business and labor considerations are weighed, and why predictability, clarity, and administrative feasibility matter so much to employers and employees alike. We talk about what legislators need from HR professionals, how HR can surface real-world impacts before policies pass, and how to build productive relationships that extend beyond a single advocacy day.

This is not a debate episode — it’s a collaboration episode. We discuss what HR leaders can take back to their organizations about the current legislative session, how to frame concerns in ways that resonate with policymakers, and how to serve as a trusted resource for elected officials navigating complex workforce issues.

If you’ve ever wondered how to advocate more effectively, how to translate workplace realities into legislative language, or how to engage in policy conversations with confidence and credibility, this episode offers both insight and action.

Cheers to HR!

Podcast produced by Todd Studer (Loess Hills Media)
Jingle recorded by Mad Honey
Jingle produced by Kyle Knapp (Dry Creek Studio)

]]> Employment policy doesn’t happen in a vacuum — and HR has a critical role to play in shaping how laws land in the real world of work.

In this special HR Advocacy Day episode of HR Wine Bar, co-hosts Jamie Mohrman and Amy Luckenbill sit down with Nebraska State Senator Tony Sorrentino, Vice Chair of the Business and Labor Committee, for a candid, practical conversation about how HR professionals and lawmakers can work better together.

Recorded live at the Nebraska Chamber, this episode explores how legislation moves through the unicameral, how business and labor considerations are weighed, and why predictability, clarity, and administrative feasibility matter so much to employers and employees alike. We talk about what legislators need from HR professionals, how HR can surface real-world impacts before policies pass, and how to build productive relationships that extend beyond a single advocacy day.

This is not a debate episode — it’s a collaboration episode. We discuss what HR leaders can take back to their organizations about the current legislative session, how to frame concerns in ways that resonate with policymakers, and how to serve as a trusted resource for elected officials navigating complex workforce issues.

If you’ve ever wondered how to advocate more effectively, how to translate workplace realities into legislative language, or how to engage in policy conversations with confidence and credibility, this episode offers both insight and action.

Cheers to HR!

Podcast produced by Todd Studer (Loess Hills Media)
Jingle recorded by Mad Honey
Jingle produced by Kyle Knapp (Dry Creek Studio)

]]> Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:03:04 -0600 Amy Luckenbill and Jamie Mohrman Amy Luckenbill and Jamie Mohrman 3578 Employment policy doesn’t happen in a vacuum — and HR has a critical role to play in shaping how laws land in the real world of work.

In this special HR Advocacy Day episode of HR Wine Bar, co-hosts Jamie Mohrman and Amy Luckenbill sit down with Nebraska State Senator Tony Sorrentino, Vice Chair of the Business and Labor Committee, for a candid, practical conversation about how HR professionals and lawmakers can work better together.

Recorded live at the Nebraska Chamber, this episode explores how legislation moves through the unicameral, how business and labor considerations are weighed, and why predictability, clarity, and administrative feasibility matter so much to employers and employees alike. We talk about what legislators need from HR professionals, how HR can surface real-world impacts before policies pass, and how to build productive relationships that extend beyond a single advocacy day.

This is not a debate episode — it’s a collaboration episode. We discuss what HR leaders can take back to their organizations about the current legislative session, how to frame concerns in ways that resonate with policymakers, and how to serve as a trusted resource for elected officials navigating complex workforce issues.

If you’ve ever wondered how to advocate more effectively, how to translate workplace realities into legislative language, or how to engage in policy conversations with confidence and credibility, this episode offers both insight and action.

Cheers to HR!

Podcast produced by Todd Studer (Loess Hills Media)
Jingle recorded by Mad Honey
Jingle produced by Kyle Knapp (Dry Creek Studio)

]]> No Ep. 7 - HR's PR Problem: Reputation, Reality, and Riesling 7 7 Ep. 7 - HR's PR Problem: Reputation, Reality, and Riesling full 52ccf704-b6ef-43ca-90c8-5f17355f823b https://share.transistor.fm/s/613b923f HR has a perception problem — and it’s not entirely unfair, but it’s also not the full story. 
 
In this episode of HR Wine Bar, we discuss HR’s PR problem with current Human Resources Association of the Midlands President, Bryn Reed.

We unpack what people think HR does, why employees and leaders often feel the way they do about HR, and how trust is lost before HR ever gets in the room. We talk honestly about the impossible expectations placed on the function, the pressure to be all things to all people, and the toll that takes on credibility, energy, and mental health.

We also explore what is within HR’s control. From the language we use, to how we frame decisions, to how leadership either amplifies or undermines HR’s role, this conversation focuses on practical tools to rebuild trust without abandoning compliance or care. We touch briefly on broader industry tensions, including recent SHRM controversies and member backlash, as context for why the profession feels particularly exposed right now — but we keep the focus on constructive paths forward. 

This is a mix of validation and action: acknowledging the frustration many HR professionals feel, while offering concrete ways to shift the narrative through clarity, consistency, and courage. If you’ve ever felt misunderstood, mischaracterized, or stuck defending work that matters, this episode is for you. 

Cheers to HR! 

Podcast produced by Todd Studer (Loess Hills Media)
Jingle recorded by Mad Honey
Jingle produced by Kyle Knapp (Dry Creek Studio)

]]> HR has a perception problem — and it’s not entirely unfair, but it’s also not the full story. 
 
In this episode of HR Wine Bar, we discuss HR’s PR problem with current Human Resources Association of the Midlands President, Bryn Reed.

We unpack what people think HR does, why employees and leaders often feel the way they do about HR, and how trust is lost before HR ever gets in the room. We talk honestly about the impossible expectations placed on the function, the pressure to be all things to all people, and the toll that takes on credibility, energy, and mental health.

We also explore what is within HR’s control. From the language we use, to how we frame decisions, to how leadership either amplifies or undermines HR’s role, this conversation focuses on practical tools to rebuild trust without abandoning compliance or care. We touch briefly on broader industry tensions, including recent SHRM controversies and member backlash, as context for why the profession feels particularly exposed right now — but we keep the focus on constructive paths forward. 

This is a mix of validation and action: acknowledging the frustration many HR professionals feel, while offering concrete ways to shift the narrative through clarity, consistency, and courage. If you’ve ever felt misunderstood, mischaracterized, or stuck defending work that matters, this episode is for you. 

Cheers to HR! 

Podcast produced by Todd Studer (Loess Hills Media)
Jingle recorded by Mad Honey
Jingle produced by Kyle Knapp (Dry Creek Studio)

]]> Thu, 01 Jan 2026 19:41:06 -0600 Amy Luckenbill and Jamie Mohrman Amy Luckenbill and Jamie Mohrman 3049 HR has a perception problem — and it’s not entirely unfair, but it’s also not the full story. 
 
In this episode of HR Wine Bar, we discuss HR’s PR problem with current Human Resources Association of the Midlands President, Bryn Reed.

We unpack what people think HR does, why employees and leaders often feel the way they do about HR, and how trust is lost before HR ever gets in the room. We talk honestly about the impossible expectations placed on the function, the pressure to be all things to all people, and the toll that takes on credibility, energy, and mental health.

We also explore what is within HR’s control. From the language we use, to how we frame decisions, to how leadership either amplifies or undermines HR’s role, this conversation focuses on practical tools to rebuild trust without abandoning compliance or care. We touch briefly on broader industry tensions, including recent SHRM controversies and member backlash, as context for why the profession feels particularly exposed right now — but we keep the focus on constructive paths forward. 

This is a mix of validation and action: acknowledging the frustration many HR professionals feel, while offering concrete ways to shift the narrative through clarity, consistency, and courage. If you’ve ever felt misunderstood, mischaracterized, or stuck defending work that matters, this episode is for you. 

Cheers to HR! 

Podcast produced by Todd Studer (Loess Hills Media)
Jingle recorded by Mad Honey
Jingle produced by Kyle Knapp (Dry Creek Studio)

]]> No Ep. 6 - Spill the Wine, but Not the Tea 6 6 Ep. 6 - Spill the Wine, but Not the Tea full c708cac1-3666-47e5-bf59-74dfed91160a https://share.transistor.fm/s/23766ad7 HR pros know documentation is where things can go beautifully right… or disastrously wrong. In this episode, Jamie Mohrman and Amy Luckenbill unpack how to turn emotional reactions into factual notes, how to document behavior without judgment, and how to help managers stop writing investigative poetry disguised as performance feedback.  If you’ve ever inherited a file that made you whisper “oh no…” under your breath, this episode is for you.  Pour a glass, sharpen your pencil, and let’s talk about documentation with less tea and more truth.

Cheers to HR!

Produced by Todd Studer (Loess Hills Media)
Jingle recorded by Mad Honey
Jingle produced by Kyle Knapp (Dry Creek Studio)

]]> HR pros know documentation is where things can go beautifully right… or disastrously wrong. In this episode, Jamie Mohrman and Amy Luckenbill unpack how to turn emotional reactions into factual notes, how to document behavior without judgment, and how to help managers stop writing investigative poetry disguised as performance feedback.  If you’ve ever inherited a file that made you whisper “oh no…” under your breath, this episode is for you.  Pour a glass, sharpen your pencil, and let’s talk about documentation with less tea and more truth.

Cheers to HR!

Produced by Todd Studer (Loess Hills Media)
Jingle recorded by Mad Honey
Jingle produced by Kyle Knapp (Dry Creek Studio)

]]> Fri, 12 Dec 2025 06:43:46 -0600 Amy Luckenbill and Jamie Mohrman Amy Luckenbill and Jamie Mohrman 2371 HR pros know documentation is where things can go beautifully right… or disastrously wrong. In this episode, Jamie Mohrman and Amy Luckenbill unpack how to turn emotional reactions into factual notes, how to document behavior without judgment, and how to help managers stop writing investigative poetry disguised as performance feedback.  If you’ve ever inherited a file that made you whisper “oh no…” under your breath, this episode is for you.  Pour a glass, sharpen your pencil, and let’s talk about documentation with less tea and more truth.

Cheers to HR!

Produced by Todd Studer (Loess Hills Media)
Jingle recorded by Mad Honey
Jingle produced by Kyle Knapp (Dry Creek Studio)

]]> No Ep. 5 - I Forgot.doc: Records, Receipts, and Rosé 5 5 Ep. 5 - I Forgot.doc: Records, Receipts, and Rosé full 6474763a-76a9-4225-bd94-9ccea29799c1 https://share.transistor.fm/s/7498b051 From sticky notes to half-baked emails, bad documentation has a way of coming back to haunt us — usually when it matters most. In this episode, Jamie Mohrman and Amy Luckenbill laugh through the worst documentation fails, share rewrites that actually protect HR and employees, and coach managers on how to write facts instead of feelings. It’s the episode that proves good notes are better than good intentions — and way more reliable than your memory.

Cheers to HR!


Produced by Todd Studer (Loess Hills Media)
Jingle recorded by Mad Honey
Jingle produced by Kyle Knapp (Dry Creek Studio)

]]> From sticky notes to half-baked emails, bad documentation has a way of coming back to haunt us — usually when it matters most. In this episode, Jamie Mohrman and Amy Luckenbill laugh through the worst documentation fails, share rewrites that actually protect HR and employees, and coach managers on how to write facts instead of feelings. It’s the episode that proves good notes are better than good intentions — and way more reliable than your memory.

Cheers to HR!


Produced by Todd Studer (Loess Hills Media)
Jingle recorded by Mad Honey
Jingle produced by Kyle Knapp (Dry Creek Studio)

]]> Fri, 12 Dec 2025 06:43:39 -0600 Amy Luckenbill and Jamie Mohrman Amy Luckenbill and Jamie Mohrman 2663 From sticky notes to half-baked emails, bad documentation has a way of coming back to haunt us — usually when it matters most. In this episode, Jamie Mohrman and Amy Luckenbill laugh through the worst documentation fails, share rewrites that actually protect HR and employees, and coach managers on how to write facts instead of feelings. It’s the episode that proves good notes are better than good intentions — and way more reliable than your memory.

Cheers to HR!


Produced by Todd Studer (Loess Hills Media)
Jingle recorded by Mad Honey
Jingle produced by Kyle Knapp (Dry Creek Studio)

]]> No Ep. 4 - Handbook Hangover: People, Policy, and Prosecco 4 4 Ep. 4 - Handbook Hangover: People, Policy, and Prosecco full a8c7afbe-dc05-43c3-b172-8abf0c54585d https://share.transistor.fm/s/9c56f8e0 There’s nothing quite like the headache of cracking open a handbook that desperately needs a rewrite. In this episode, Jamie Mohrman and Amy Luckenbill  commiserate over jargon-filled policies, call out the worst offenders, and show you how to turn them into clear, people-friendly guidance. Think of it as the hair of the dog for HR — less legalese, more clarity, and just enough wine to make the edits go down easy.

Correction to Amy's email address - amy@hrhelix.com
Jamie is at jamie@zellehr.com
That Midwestern Mom - https://www.youtube.com/@MidwesternMom-u4u
AirMason - www.airmason.com

Cheers to HR!


Produced by Todd Studer (Loess Hills Media)
Jingle recorded by Mad Honey
Jingle produced by Kyle Knapp (Dry Creek Studio)

]]> There’s nothing quite like the headache of cracking open a handbook that desperately needs a rewrite. In this episode, Jamie Mohrman and Amy Luckenbill  commiserate over jargon-filled policies, call out the worst offenders, and show you how to turn them into clear, people-friendly guidance. Think of it as the hair of the dog for HR — less legalese, more clarity, and just enough wine to make the edits go down easy.

Correction to Amy's email address - amy@hrhelix.com
Jamie is at jamie@zellehr.com
That Midwestern Mom - https://www.youtube.com/@MidwesternMom-u4u
AirMason - www.airmason.com

Cheers to HR!


Produced by Todd Studer (Loess Hills Media)
Jingle recorded by Mad Honey
Jingle produced by Kyle Knapp (Dry Creek Studio)

]]> Fri, 12 Dec 2025 06:43:28 -0600 Amy Luckenbill and Jamie Mohrman Amy Luckenbill and Jamie Mohrman 2921 There’s nothing quite like the headache of cracking open a handbook that desperately needs a rewrite. In this episode, Jamie Mohrman and Amy Luckenbill  commiserate over jargon-filled policies, call out the worst offenders, and show you how to turn them into clear, people-friendly guidance. Think of it as the hair of the dog for HR — less legalese, more clarity, and just enough wine to make the edits go down easy.

Correction to Amy's email address - amy@hrhelix.com
Jamie is at jamie@zellehr.com
That Midwestern Mom - https://www.youtube.com/@MidwesternMom-u4u
AirMason - www.airmason.com

Cheers to HR!


Produced by Todd Studer (Loess Hills Media)
Jingle recorded by Mad Honey
Jingle produced by Kyle Knapp (Dry Creek Studio)

]]> No Ep. 3 - ChatPCT: Mentorship, Membership, and Malbec 3 3 Ep. 3 - ChatPCT: Mentorship, Membership, and Malbec full 2ebc2591-e094-4afa-bdaf-2f5b6f396192 https://share.transistor.fm/s/b49f37e6 Every HR pro needs a Professional Circle of Trust (PCT) — the crew you can text after a tough termination, call for a sanity check, or lean on when leadership doesn’t get it.

In this episode, we dig into why HR can’t be a one-person show, how to build your own circle, and the power of mentors, peers, and diverse perspectives.  Hosts Amy Luckenbill and Jamie Mohrman bring practical tips, a little bar banter, and a shoutout to their local SHRM Chapter, Human Resource Association of the Midlands (HRAM.)  

They prove that HR is always better with backup — and yes, they are totally down with PCT. 🎶

Cheers to HR!


Produced by Todd Studer (Loess Hills Media)
Jingle recorded by Mad Honey
Jingle produced by Kyle Knapp (Dry Creek Studio)

]]> Every HR pro needs a Professional Circle of Trust (PCT) — the crew you can text after a tough termination, call for a sanity check, or lean on when leadership doesn’t get it.

In this episode, we dig into why HR can’t be a one-person show, how to build your own circle, and the power of mentors, peers, and diverse perspectives.  Hosts Amy Luckenbill and Jamie Mohrman bring practical tips, a little bar banter, and a shoutout to their local SHRM Chapter, Human Resource Association of the Midlands (HRAM.)  

They prove that HR is always better with backup — and yes, they are totally down with PCT. 🎶

Cheers to HR!


Produced by Todd Studer (Loess Hills Media)
Jingle recorded by Mad Honey
Jingle produced by Kyle Knapp (Dry Creek Studio)

]]> Fri, 12 Dec 2025 06:43:20 -0600 Amy Luckenbill and Jamie Mohrman Amy Luckenbill and Jamie Mohrman 2948 Every HR pro needs a Professional Circle of Trust (PCT) — the crew you can text after a tough termination, call for a sanity check, or lean on when leadership doesn’t get it.

In this episode, we dig into why HR can’t be a one-person show, how to build your own circle, and the power of mentors, peers, and diverse perspectives.  Hosts Amy Luckenbill and Jamie Mohrman bring practical tips, a little bar banter, and a shoutout to their local SHRM Chapter, Human Resource Association of the Midlands (HRAM.)  

They prove that HR is always better with backup — and yes, they are totally down with PCT. 🎶

Cheers to HR!


Produced by Todd Studer (Loess Hills Media)
Jingle recorded by Mad Honey
Jingle produced by Kyle Knapp (Dry Creek Studio)

]]> No Ep. 2 - The Wild, Wild West: Compliance, Cowboys, and Chianti 2 2 Ep. 2 - The Wild, Wild West: Compliance, Cowboys, and Chianti full 10a2ceeb-a924-4709-b215-27e8cccc483e https://share.transistor.fm/s/f2452a86 In this episode of HR Wine Bar, hosts Amy Luckenbill and Jamie Mohrman discuss how employment law is changing faster than a quick draw in an old saloon, and HR pros are taking the bullet. We explore the dramatic swings shaping our profession, what happens when you don’t keep up, and how to stay on top of shifting rules. This is your survival guide to HR’s version of the Wild West — with a glass of Chianti in hand.

Email staff@hram.org for training courses on the Healthy Family Workplaces Act, in effect 10/01/2025.

Cheers to HR!

Referenced information in this episode:

https://www.hram.org
https://www.mystaff.com/
https://www.theemployerhandbook.com/
https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/USEEOC/subscriber/new
https://www.dol.gov/index.php/newsroom/newsletter
https://dol.nebraska.gov/
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd
https://www.bls.gov/
https://nebraskaexaminer.com/
https://https://www.mbj.com/


Produced by Todd Studer (Loess Hills Media)
Jingle recorded by Mad Honey
Jingle produced by Kyle Knapp (Dry Creek Studio)

]]> In this episode of HR Wine Bar, hosts Amy Luckenbill and Jamie Mohrman discuss how employment law is changing faster than a quick draw in an old saloon, and HR pros are taking the bullet. We explore the dramatic swings shaping our profession, what happens when you don’t keep up, and how to stay on top of shifting rules. This is your survival guide to HR’s version of the Wild West — with a glass of Chianti in hand.

Email staff@hram.org for training courses on the Healthy Family Workplaces Act, in effect 10/01/2025.

Cheers to HR!

Referenced information in this episode:

https://www.hram.org
https://www.mystaff.com/
https://www.theemployerhandbook.com/
https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/USEEOC/subscriber/new
https://www.dol.gov/index.php/newsroom/newsletter
https://dol.nebraska.gov/
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd
https://www.bls.gov/
https://nebraskaexaminer.com/
https://https://www.mbj.com/


Produced by Todd Studer (Loess Hills Media)
Jingle recorded by Mad Honey
Jingle produced by Kyle Knapp (Dry Creek Studio)

]]> Fri, 12 Dec 2025 06:43:11 -0600 Amy Luckenbill and Jamie Mohrman Amy Luckenbill and Jamie Mohrman 2597 In this episode of HR Wine Bar, hosts Amy Luckenbill and Jamie Mohrman discuss how employment law is changing faster than a quick draw in an old saloon, and HR pros are taking the bullet. We explore the dramatic swings shaping our profession, what happens when you don’t keep up, and how to stay on top of shifting rules. This is your survival guide to HR’s version of the Wild West — with a glass of Chianti in hand.

Email staff@hram.org for training courses on the Healthy Family Workplaces Act, in effect 10/01/2025.

Cheers to HR!

Referenced information in this episode:

https://www.hram.org
https://www.mystaff.com/
https://www.theemployerhandbook.com/
https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/USEEOC/subscriber/new
https://www.dol.gov/index.php/newsroom/newsletter
https://dol.nebraska.gov/
https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd
https://www.bls.gov/
https://nebraskaexaminer.com/
https://https://www.mbj.com/


Produced by Todd Studer (Loess Hills Media)
Jingle recorded by Mad Honey
Jingle produced by Kyle Knapp (Dry Creek Studio)

]]> No Ep. 1 - A Hint of Sophistication and Lacking in Pretension: Beginnings, Barstools, and Bordeaux 1 1 Ep. 1 - A Hint of Sophistication and Lacking in Pretension: Beginnings, Barstools, and Bordeaux full 4b272f2e-8248-46c5-a786-684a1a3fb41f https://share.transistor.fm/s/a6b23655 In this opening episode of HR Wine Bar, hosts Amy Luckenbill and Jamie Mohrman share their paths into HR, the lessons that shaped them, and why community matters in a field that can often feel lonely. They discuss early career stories, memorable HR moments, and the realities of navigating compliance, strategy, and workplace relationships. The episode also introduces the connection between HR Wine Bar, Human Resource Association of the Midlands (Omaha/Council Bluffs metro,) and SHRM, and previews topics listeners can expect in future episodes. It is an honest and welcoming conversation that sets the tone for a podcast built on insight, support, and a little humor.

Cheers to HR!

Produced by Todd Studer (Loess Hills Media)
Jingle recorded by Mad Honey
Jingle produced by Kyle Knapp (Dry Creek Studio)

]]> In this opening episode of HR Wine Bar, hosts Amy Luckenbill and Jamie Mohrman share their paths into HR, the lessons that shaped them, and why community matters in a field that can often feel lonely. They discuss early career stories, memorable HR moments, and the realities of navigating compliance, strategy, and workplace relationships. The episode also introduces the connection between HR Wine Bar, Human Resource Association of the Midlands (Omaha/Council Bluffs metro,) and SHRM, and previews topics listeners can expect in future episodes. It is an honest and welcoming conversation that sets the tone for a podcast built on insight, support, and a little humor.

Cheers to HR!

Produced by Todd Studer (Loess Hills Media)
Jingle recorded by Mad Honey
Jingle produced by Kyle Knapp (Dry Creek Studio)

]]> Sun, 07 Dec 2025 13:09:12 -0600 Amy Luckenbill and Jamie Mohrman Amy Luckenbill and Jamie Mohrman 2549 In this opening episode of HR Wine Bar, hosts Amy Luckenbill and Jamie Mohrman share their paths into HR, the lessons that shaped them, and why community matters in a field that can often feel lonely. They discuss early career stories, memorable HR moments, and the realities of navigating compliance, strategy, and workplace relationships. The episode also introduces the connection between HR Wine Bar, Human Resource Association of the Midlands (Omaha/Council Bluffs metro,) and SHRM, and previews topics listeners can expect in future episodes. It is an honest and welcoming conversation that sets the tone for a podcast built on insight, support, and a little humor.

Cheers to HR!

Produced by Todd Studer (Loess Hills Media)
Jingle recorded by Mad Honey
Jingle produced by Kyle Knapp (Dry Creek Studio)

]]> Human Resources, Humor, Professional Development, HR Podcast No