# All Things HR and Manufacturing with TriNet’s Kristin Russum

- Show: [Manufacturing Happy Hour](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour)
- Published: 2021-01-12
- Length: 42m
- Page: https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2021-01-12-all-things-hr-and-manufacturing-with-trinets-kristin-russum
- Listen: http://manufacturinghappyhour.com/35

## Summary

Kristin Russum, Director of Human Capital Services at TriNet, discusses HR strategies tailored for small and medium-sized manufacturing businesses. She emphasizes the importance of succession planning, distinguishing between 'good' and 'bad' turnover, and the critical role of managers in employee retention. Russum also advocates for a holistic approach to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), arguing that it drives productivity and innovation when supported from the top down.

## Chapters

- [0:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2021-01-12-all-things-hr-and-manufacturing-with-trinets-kristin-russum#t=0) Introduction and TriNet Overview
- [5:16](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2021-01-12-all-things-hr-and-manufacturing-with-trinets-kristin-russum#t=316) Kristin Russum's Career Path and Accounting Background
- [7:58](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2021-01-12-all-things-hr-and-manufacturing-with-trinets-kristin-russum#t=478) Proactive HR: Succession Planning and Turnover
- [17:03](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2021-01-12-all-things-hr-and-manufacturing-with-trinets-kristin-russum#t=1023) The Role of TriNet as a Thought Partner
- [19:22](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2021-01-12-all-things-hr-and-manufacturing-with-trinets-kristin-russum#t=1162) HR Challenges Specific to Manufacturing
- [21:28](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2021-01-12-all-things-hr-and-manufacturing-with-trinets-kristin-russum#t=1288) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategies
- [29:00](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/manufacturing-happy-hour/2021-01-12-all-things-hr-and-manufacturing-with-trinets-kristin-russum#t=1740) Personal Development and Resources

## Topics

- [Leadership, teams & culture](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/leadership-and-culture)
- [Hiring & workforce](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/hiring-and-workforce)
- [Careers & education](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/engineering-careers-and-education)
- [Policy, trade & tariffs](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/topic/policy-trade-and-tariffs)

## Most relevant to

established companies

## Mentioned

- TriNet (company)
- Black Cat (other)
- Harvard Business Review (other)
- The 4 Disciplines of Execution (other)
- Stevie Award (other)

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- [How to Retain Your Manufacturing Workforce w/ Dan Johnston](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive/2022-04-11-how-to-retain-your-manufacturing-workforce-w-dan-johnston) (The Manufacturing Executive)
- [Growing Women Leaders in Manufacturing w/ Allison Grealis](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive/2026-09-22-growing-women-leaders-in-manufacturing-w-allison-grealis) (The Manufacturing Executive)
- [What "Brand" Means and Why it Matters for Manufacturers w/ Paul Kiesche](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive/2023-07-11-what-brand-means-and-why-it-matters-for-manufacturers-w-paul-kiesche) (The Manufacturing Executive)
- [409: A Better World](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/embedded-fm/2022-04-14-409-a-better-world) (Embedded.fm)
- [Diversity in the Manufacturing Sector w/ Andrew Crowe and Justin Sherman](https://hardwarepodcasts.com/podcast/the-manufacturing-executive/2021-07-27-diversity-in-the-manufacturing-sector-w-andrew-crowe-and-justin-sherman) (The Manufacturing Executive)

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