On this milestone 10th episode of Talk HR, co-hosts Harrison Newman and Sam D’Arcurio reflect on Mental Health Awareness Month, the personal routines that support their own well-being, and the evolving definition of holistic employee wellness. Then, Sam welcomes Einat Steklov, co-founder and CEO of Kashable, for a candid and timely conversation about financial wellness as a mental health strategy — and why access to low-cost credit can be transformative for employees.

Einat breaks down how Kashable partners with employers to offer fair, reliable, and data-informed credit options that reduce stress, increase productivity, and build long-term financial resilience.

Key Moments:

(01:00) Sam and Harrison discuss Mental Health Awareness Month

(03:00) How employers can support mental health beyond therapy

(05:00) The link between physical health, financial stress, and mental wellness

(09:00) Meet the guest: Einat Steklov, CEO and co-founder of Kashable

(11:00) What the credit system gets wrong — and how Kashable helps fix it

(23:00) Emergency expenses, debt cycles, and why Kashable is more than a stopgap

(27:30) Financial literacy: Why education matters — but liquidity comes first

(34:30) Final thoughts

In this episode, Harrison and Sam sit down with Peter Phelan — HR executive turned culture consultant and executive recruiter — to explore how companies can create thriving, people-centric workplaces. From resume tips and recruiting trends to workplace culture and DEI, Peter shares the strategies he’s seen work during his years as a Chief People Officer and now as the go-to "Culture Doctor" for startups and scaling companies.

Key Moments:

• Intro (0:00)
• Introducing Peter (4:01)
• What Makes a Candidate Stand Out Today (5:04)
• How to Attract a Multigenerational Workforce (8:24)
• Advice for HR Professionals Considering a Career Change (15:55)
• Reframing DEI Roles in the Job Market (20:16)
• Comedy and HR: The Surprising Connection (25:35)

On this episode, Harrison and Sam dive into two major topics: supporting working parents in the workforce and navigating the global HR landscape. They discuss some of the challenges working parents face and how HR can better support them. They also provide practical strategies to help you find a better work-life balance. Later in the episode, Harrison interviews Ryan Freeman, Head of Partnerships at Deel, to explore the benefits and challenges of hiring globally, HR compliance for international teams, and how technology is changing the shape of the global workforce.

Key Moments:

• 1:15 - Supporting Working Mothers in the Workforce
• 4:58 - Practical HR Tips for Supporting Working Parents
• 6:59 - Global HR & Remote Hiring with Ryan Freeman
• 8:25 - The Evolution of Global HR
• 11:31 - Key Considerations for Global Hiring
• 15:32 - Leveraging Technology for a Global Workforce
• 22:50 - Balancing Cultural Differences in HR Strategy
• 26:49 - The Future of Global Work & HR Trends