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January 2012: The Big Book of HR launches. Cornelia & Barbara at a book signing

September 2015: The Essential Workplace Conflict Handbook launches.
August 2016: The Big Book of HR is named a top pick in business at Barnes & Noble on Fifth Avenue

September 2017: The Conflict Resolution Phrase Book launches

June 2018: The Manager's Answer Book launches and is displayed at the American Library Association Conference.

July 2018: Delighted to be among such great company as a recommended read.
August 2018: The Big Book of HR is showcased in the window of Barnes & Noble on Fifth Ave.
February 2020: The Big Book of HR is translated into Vietnamese
February 2020: The Manager's Answer Book is translated into simplified Chinese.

June 2020: The Manager's Answer Book is a Winner in Next Generation Indie Book Awards
December 2020: They Did What? Unbelievable Tales from the Workplace is published and launched.

September 2021: They Did What? is recognized by Readers’ Favorite Book Awards

January 2022: The Tenth Anniversary Edition is published.
March 2022: Top 20 Best in Business. Thanks to Cal Hunter at B&N on Fifth Avenue

March 2022: Great Visibility on Fifth Avenue, New York, NY
April 2022: The Manager's Answer Book is translated into Complex Chinese
April 2022: The Conflict Resolution Phrase Book is translated into Arabic.

May 2022: The Big Book of HR is an award winner in 2022 The Next Generation Indie Book Awards

March 2023: The Decisive Manager is published.

June 2023: They Did What? is named to HR Exchange Network's 2023 Summer Reading List

June 2023: The Big Book of HR is named one of 16 Best Books for HR Professionals by RecruitingBlogs.com

June 2023: The Big Book of HR 10th Anniversary Edition is awarded first place in nonfiction by the National Federation of Press Women

March 2024. Celebrating with Cathy Fyock on the release of her book, Writer Crisis Hotline.

June 2024: The Big Book of HR is #8 on Amazon Best Sellers List for HR books

October 2024: Cornelia accepts the Parris Award from SouthWest Writers for distinguished service.
Recent Interviews, Podcasts & More
February 24, 2025: Our latest column for HR Exchange Network is on the timely topic of LGBTQ Discrimination.
December 16, 2024: We are featured in this week’s Monday Magic newsletter: https://inkandescent.us. Shout out to Hope Katz Gibb
November 18, 2024: We’re talking about Culture and Diversity in our latest column for HR Exchange Network.
August 14, 2024: Cornelia was included in a Research.com interview answering Student’s Questions about HR Trends.
August 10, 2024: Here’s our latest column for HR Exchange Network about Successful Employee Onboarding Experiences.
June 4, 2024: Part 2 of our conversation about Child Care Insecurity – Potential Solutions for HR Exchange is now available.
April 29, 2024: Our latest column for HR Exchange, Child Care Insecurity — The Cause is now available.
March 7, 2024: We had a great time talking on Money Matters with Christopher Hensley about today's dynamic workplace, managing remote teams, fostering positive cultures, and The Decisive Manager.
January 10, 2024: Exceptional & Extraordinary Employees – Don’t Burn Them Out is our latest article on HR Exchange Network.
December 29, 2023: Barbara spoke with Hanna Hasl-Kelchner about employee morale in turbulant times on Business Confidential Now.
October 2, 2023: The Business Case for Diversity is our latest column in HR Exchange Network.
September 11, 2023: Cornelia and Barbara were speakers at HR Ignite’s Summit. You can listen now.
August 17, 2023: Cornelia was quoted by reporter Kate Ashford in an article about social media at work for Monster: https://tinyurl.com/mshe99h7
August 16, 2023: Myths & Facts about Affirmative Action & DEI. Read our latest column in HR Exchange Network
July 24, 2023: Cornelia was included in HR Exchange Network’s discussion of How Does the End of Affirmative Action Impact Workplaces.
July 20, 2023: Barbara’s timeless advice about the 3 management leadership traps is part of Business Confidential Now Summer Classics series.
July 19, 2023: Cornelia spoke with Kate Ashford about AI for an article that appeared in Monster: https://tinyurl.com/4hyd4wbt
July 18, 2023: Watch HR Exchange Network’s latest HR Book Club Q&A, an interview with Barbara and Cornelia about They Did What? – the latest book from their HR Summer Reading List.
July 18, 2023: HR Exchange Network Editor Francesca Di Meglio reviewed They Did What? Unbelievable Tales from the Workplace from their Summer Reading List on YouTube.
July 12, 2023: Our latest article for HR Exchange about Workplace Trust is posted and available.
June 27, 2023: You can read Cornelia’s article, Training Trends and Takeaways in Training Magazine.
June 15, 2023: Cornelia’s interview with Rachel Kline on Employee Onboarding is live on Authority Magazine.
June 15, 2023: Catch our interview with Norma Jean Belenky on Podbean where we talk about the Employee Experience.
May 24, 2023: Cornelia & Barbara were guests of Jessica Miller-Merrell on her Workology Podcast where we talked about manager training.
May 16, 2023: Thanks to Naturally North Bay for inviting us to speak.
May 15, 2023: Catch our interview on Business Owner’s Radio.
May 1, 2023: Always a great conversation with Mack Munro on HR Oxygen. Thanks for having us back as guests.
March 23, 2023: Talking about the Employee Experience with Dave Asheim from Engage by Cell.
March 20, 2023: Thanks to Jim Beach for inviting us back to School for Startups to talk about The Decisive Manager. You can find it on our audio page.
March 14, 2023: Conflict: Why Should You Care and What Should You Do? Our latest blog on HR Exchange Network.
March 9, 2023: Cornelia’s interview with Rachel Kline about turning a crisis into an opportunity is live in Authority Magazine.
March 6, 2023: Listen to our Women at Work 2023 conversation with HR Exchange Network in celebration of International Women’s Day.
March 4, 2023: Barbara & Cornelia celebrated Women’s History Month and The Decisive Manager on Thank God for Monday with Greg Cellini.
November 29, 2022: Our latest blog for HRExchange Network has been posted. Read about Quiet Quitting—A Manager’s Dilemma.
September 28, 2022: Cornelia’s interview with Karen Mangia, WSJ best-selling author, about the future of work is live on Thrive Global.
September 26, 2022: We are pleased to be joining HRExchange Network as contributors! We are very excited about this collaboration. Check out our first blog about Emotional Compensation here: https://bit.ly/3UJDz2z
September 15, 2022: Cornelia & Barbara contributed a guest post to The Nonfiction Authors Association blog. It is now live at https://tinyurl.com/5n72t2kv
August 24, 2022: Cornelia was interviewed about the Disability & Inclusion in the Workplace by Eric L. Pines for Authority Magazine
August 12, 2022: Cornelia & Barbara had a wonderful conversation with Francesca DiMeglio from the HR Exchange Network. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3QLzrws
July 12, 2022: Barbara spoke with Mary Schaefer on AP Now. You can listen on Apple Podcasts at https://tinyurl.com/bdf9ryhc
June 22, 2022: Cornelia & Barbara talk with Ursula Sharp on Soundview’s Problem/Solution Podcast. Listen here: https://youtu.be/Pu7FayqUxPM
April 28, 2022: Barbara spoke with Ekta Capoor, host of Authorize, about The Big Book of HR. Catch the full interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6NDDN0auk8
April 27, 2022: Cornelia made a presentation to Nashoba Valley Chamber of Commerce, People Drive Success. Watch it at: https://youtu.be/PVPsrFhfprY
April 9, 2022: Barbara talks with Naresh Vissa and Adam Schroeder on the Work From Home Show. Listen at https://tinyurl.com/ksfas7au
March 15, 2022: Cornelia & Barbara chat with Mack Munro on HR Oxygen about The Big Book of HR. Listen at https://tinyurl.com/4n5fk9uc
March 8, 2022: Listen to Cornelia’s interview on Money Matters’ podcast with Christopher Hensley.
March 7, 2022: Cornelia shares insights about the changing world of work with Mary Jane Popp on Popp Off. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vhwdxU0UzDs
March 3, 2022: Cornelia and Barbara celebrated Women’s History Month as guests on Thank God For Monday. You can listen here: https://tinyurl.com/ytedn8er
February 27, 2022: Cornelia was interviewed about the Great Resignation and The Future of Work by Karen Mangia for Authority Magazine.
February 14, 2022: It’s always a fun interview with Jim Beach and School for StartUps. Listen to Cornelia’s conversation with Jim at https://schoolforstartupsradio.com/2022/02/big-hr-book/
February 2, 2022: Cornelia & Barbara talk with Dave Asheim, CEO, Engage by Cell. Listen at https://tinyurl.com/2p8kvm9t
January 27, 2022: Barbara Mitchell shares best employee retention strategies with Hanna Hasl-Kelcher on Business Confidential Now. Listen at https://bit.ly/3t50SbM
January 25, 2022: The virtual book tour continues. Listen to Cornelia Gamlem’s interview with Frankie Boyer. https://tinyurl.com/mr3zf73f
January 25, 2022: Listen as Barbara Mitchell speaks with Laurie Kirby on WBZ/Boston. https://wbznewsradio.iheart.com/
January 24, 2022: Cornelia talks with Sean Sweeney on WPKZ starting around the 25:30 mark — it’s worth scrolling forward: https://soundcloud.com/kzoneradio/1-24-22-sean-lunch-box
January 18, 2022: Listen to Barbara’s Interview with Frank Truatt & Taylor Sterling https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihwe8GyqBhQ
January 4, 2022: Barbara Mitchell talks with Paul Miller on WPHM, Port Huron, MI about The Tenth Anniversary Edition of The Big Book of HR. Listen here at: https://www.wphm.net/episode/january-4-barbara-mitchell/
November 10, 2021: Barbara & Cornelia were interviewed by Ursula Sharp for Soundview’s Problem/Solution Podcast Series. You can listen at https://s3.amazonaws.com/files.soundview.com/data/Problem_Solution_Gamlem_Mitchell.mp4
October 28, 2021: Cornelia & Barbara talk with Kelly Waffle from Hinge Marketing about The Great Resignation. You can listen at: https://hingemarketing.com/landing-pages/great-resignation-recording
September 29, 2021: Talking with Jodie Brandon on Write Publish Market about our writing journey. Listen here: http://www.jodibrandoneditorial.com/write-publish-market-podcast/45.
September 24, 2021: Barbara talks with Kelly Waffle in this episode of The Visible Expert about They Did What?, as well as pitfalls and tips to talent acquisition, retention, and development. Listen here: https://tinyurl.com/v7z46mdf
August 26, 2021: Cornelia talks with Ekta Capoor, host of Authorize, about They Did What? and how the book came together. https://youtu.be/qfi9-yoA9hA
August 25, 2021: Cornelia & Barbara talk with CK Kochis on Pen to Paper Press Podcast about their writing journey. https://podcast.pentopaperpress.com/e/what-is-the-secret-to-writing-a-book-with-a-co-author/
July 7, 2021: Cornelia & Barbara talk to Don Mazzella about their book They Did What? and other management issues on Small Business Digest. http://amfm247podcast.info/admin/category/small-biz-digest/
June 7, 2021: Barbara & Cornelia talk with the Union League Club’s (New York, NY) Writer’s Circle about the secrets of success to being writing partners.
June 3, 2021: Cornelia & Barbara conducted a webinar for HRCI’s Alchemizing HR They Did What? Managing the Gray Area of Workplace Behavior. https://vimeo.com/558688231/389a03a220
April 20, 2021: Cornelia presented a workshop for SHRM NM entitled They Did What? Managing the Gray Area of Workplace Conflict. https://youtu.be/vqqeRBHQJqI
March 10, 2021: Barbara & Cornelia returned as guests to DriveThru HR talking about Workplace Misbehavin’. https://tinyurl.com/2pbrs85f
March 1, 2021: Catch Cornelia & Barbara’s latest conversation on Thank God for Monday. https://tinyurl.com/krfc3hhn
February 20, 2021: Cornelia & Barbara are guests on The Boss Builder Podcast. https://tinyurl.com/5bzh3s78
February 19, 2021: Cornelia & Barbara chat with Mack Munro on HR Oxygen about They Did What? https://tinyurl.com/3jjpv4cu
February 11, 2021: Barbara returned to School for Startups to chat with Jim Beach. https://schoolforstartupsradio.com/2021/02/they-did-what/
February 9, 2021: Cornelia & Barbara talk about COVID-19, Communication, Remote Work & More as guests on Engage By Cell https://tinyurl.com/lcdrjg7o
December 3, 2020: Cornelia talks with Hanna Hasl-Kelchner about workplace behavior on Business Confidential. https://tinyurl.com/y23eharf
November 5, 2020: Barbara Mitchell chats with Hanna Hasl-Kelchner on Business Confidential. https://tinyurl.com/y553u3gq
November 2, 2020: Cornelia Gamlem & Barbara Mitchell are guests on Thank God For Monday. https://tinyurl.com/y2nbw32f
July 22, 2020: In this episode of The Visible Expert Podcast, Kelly J. Waffle chats with Cornelia Gamlem on all things employer branding and beyond. https://tinyurl.com/y3xc3g9d