The Workforce Therapy Files team attended the 2025 Kentucky SHRM Conference, in Louisville. We took the opportunity to interview over 20 professionals who stopped by our booth.
Jason Heflin, CEO of CrowdSouth interviewed Rawleigh Richardson, a member of the Kentucky SHRM State Council and the founder of HumanKind Consulting. Rawleigh shared how he is working to put the “human” back into human resources. Since launching his consultancy in 2023, he’s been busy helping clients navigate reductions in force by providing career coaching and optimizing their LinkedIn profiles and resumes. He also assists organizations with complex legal hurdles, specifically helping them understand wage and hour issues, such as exempt versus non-exempt contract status. Drawing on his experience as an employee relations investigator, Rawleigh emphasizes the importance of being a “risk avoider” by balancing the protection of the organization with a fair approach to individuals involved in conflicts.
When asked for culture-building tips, Rawleigh recommended utilizing AI tools like Co-pilot to help apply a company’s mission and vision to internal communication like newsletters. He strongly advocates for stay interviews, suggesting that leaders simply ask their team members what keeps them happy and why they choose to stay. Rawleigh believes that while technology is a great support, true engagement comes from direct communication and creating interest-based groups to keep people connected. He also encourages conference attendees to network and reach out to the state council board, including Chair Patricia William Key, for support. Finally, Rawleigh left this simple yet important question for the next participant: “Are you a dual member of your local chapter and the National SHRM, and what resources have you used from the National chapter?”
To learn more, visit: HumanKindHRConsulting.com
Rawleigh Richardson, thanks for stopping by to speak with us!