As HR continues to evolve into a strategic force inside organizations, it's time to hear from a key partner: the CFO. In this mid-year finale episode of Talk HR, Harrison and Sam are joined by Maliek Branch, CFO of Greenwich House, to explore the intersection of finance and human resources in today's workplace. Maliek shares how her background in city government shaped her leadership style, what CFOs really think of HR-led initiatives, and why it’s time for finance and HR to stop talking past each other and start working together.

Key Moments:

• 00:06: Opening Remarks + Summer Plans
• 03:28 – Meet Maliek Branch, CFO of Greenwich House
• 04:31 – Why HR Reports to Finance at Greenwich House
• 06:43 – Finance vs. People: Finding Balance
• 08:46 – Advice for HR Professionals Building Bridges with Finance
• 10:03 – Measuring ROI on HR-Led Programs
• 14:19 – Inclusive Leadership & Pacing with Culture
• 17:01 – The Future of HR: Keeping the “HR” in “People & Culture”
• 18:12 – Advice for CFOs Working with HR
• 22:07 – About Greenwich House & How to Support

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)