Media Highlights
Welcome to Griffin Resources’ media page, your go-to destination for a treasure trove of podcasts and articles where Michelle brings her HR expertise and thought leadership to the forefront.
Print publications
Understanding the FLSA Final Rule: Increases for July 1, 2024 and Jan 1, 2025
Griffin Resources: Empowering Businesses with Tailored HR Solutions and Sustainable Growth Strategies
Nurturing Psychological Safety
Unveiling the HR Odyssey: A Journey of Challenges, Triumphs, and Lessons with Michelle
Empowering the Future Workforce
Understanding the FLSA Final Rule: Increases for July 1, 2024 and Jan 1, 2025
Print Publications
Enhanced Accuracy
Discover how structured assessments and work samples provide a clearer picture of candidate suitability, leading to better hiring decisions.
Reduced Turnover
Learn how incorporating scientifically-backed assessment tools helps lower turnover rates and improve long-term employee retention.
Griffin Resources’ Inspiring Journey of Success and Resilience Amidst COVID-19
Adaptability and Growth
Explore how embracing change and leveraging remote work opportunities contributed to rapid growth and success.
Building a Supportive Team
Learn how fostering a positive and resilient work environment was key to navigating challenges and achieving business goals.
Podcasts
Go4CEO Michelle Griffin, Ph.D. on Purpose-Driven Leadership & Empowering People Through HR Innovation
Host: John Andrade
In this episode of the Go4CEO Podcast, Dr. Michelle Griffin, founder of Griffin Resources, shares her journey from HR executive to purpose-driven entrepreneur in the HR and organizational development space. With a background in Industrial/Organizational Psychology, she discusses how aligning people strategy with business goals leads to high-performing, resilient teams. Michelle highlights the importance of emotional intelligence, transformational leadership, and creating inclusive workplaces. She also shares how she scaled Griffin Resources by leading with vision and intentionality. This episode offers actionable insights for CEOs, HR leaders, and anyone aiming to build empowered, future-ready teams.
Hurricane Season Guide: Essential Tips for Employers and Employees
- Key topics covered:
- Accessing retirement funds in disaster situations
- Prescription medication refills and healthcare access during evacuations
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs) and mental health support
- Financial relief options, including bill negotiations and payment deferrals
- Employer responsibilities and communication strategies
- Disaster preparedness checklists and resources
Understanding the FLSA Final Rule: Increases for July 1, 2024 and Jan 1, 2025
Join us as we explore the FLSA Final Rule, focusing on the updated overtime regulations and the increased salary threshold. Featuring expert insights from Michelle Griffin, PhD of Griffin Resources, LLC, Mandi Waters of Merritt Business Solutions, and Dee Ann Hays, JD of Ogletree Deakins, this video provides a comprehensive overview of what these changes mean for employers and employees. Stay informed and learn how to ensure compliance with the latest standards.
Griffin Resources: Empowering Businesses with Tailored HR Solutions and Sustainable Growth Strategies
In this video, Michelle and Juliet discussed Griffin Resources, an HR outsourcing firm that provides customized services to businesses, including recruiting, benefits administration, payroll, taxes, and employee relations, while also sharing her strategic plans for business growth without overburdening her employees.
Nurturing Psychological Safety
Michelle and Mandi Waters discuss Psychological safety in the workplace and how it involves creating an environment where employees can freely express their thoughts and ideas without fear of repercussions, fostering trust, respect, and open communication, thereby promoting collaboration, risk-taking, and contributing to innovation and productivity for a healthier and more effective work environment.
Unveiling the HR Odyssey: A Journey of Challenges, Triumphs, and Lessons with Michelle
Embark on a captivating exploration of Michelle’s journey in Human Resources (HR). From her early career experiences to pivotal moments that shaped her expertise, delve into the dynamic world of HR through Michelle’s unique perspective. Gain insights into the challenges, triumphs, and invaluable lessons that have defined her professional journey, as she navigates the ever-evolving landscape of Human Resources.
Empowering the Future Workforce
Michelle leads a conversation about HR in the Tampa Bay Area. She presents on resume and interview skills to help college students prepare for the workforce.
From Startup to Success
Michelle talks about her start-up HR company’s success. She shares it all in this video .
Creativity as a Portfolio Entrepreneur
Host: I’m IN! Podcast: Michelle Griffin
In this inspiring episode of the I’m IN! Podcast, Dr. Michelle Griffin, CEO of Griffin Resources, shares how she juggles and grows multiple businesses by using creativity as her compass. With a PhD in Industrial-Organizational Psychology and a passion for building future-ready organizations, Michelle discusses how cross-pollination of ideas fuels innovation, how she turns setbacks into setups for growth, and why mindset is the ultimate multiplier.
Key topics covered:
• Creativity as a strategic tool in business
• How setbacks can become springboards
• Building multiple ventures simultaneously
• Mindset shifts that sustain momentum
Featuring Michelle Griffin, Ph.D, CEO of Griffin Resources. Tune in for powerful insights into the mindset of a multi-business builder.
Leading for Creativity
Host: I’m IN! Podcast: Shannon Tremel
Creativity is more than a buzzword—it’s a business advantage. In this episode, veteran sales leader Shannon Tremel explores how leaders can unlock innovation by rethinking culture and leadership behaviors. With three decades of experience, including 18 years in healthcare, Shannon shares real-world strategies for making creativity part of your team’s DNA.
Key topics covered:
• Why creativity is a must-have in today’s business climate
• Leadership habits that enable (or kill) innovation
• How to create psychological safety for risk-taking
• The role of failure in sparking big ideas
• Practical strategies to foster a culture of creativity
Don’t miss this candid conversation packed with wisdom for leaders seeking to build fearless, future-forward teams.
Federal Court Blocks DOL Salary Rule Changes Nationwide | What Employers Need to Know
Michelle Griffin and DeeAnna Hays
Join employment Michelle Griffin and Dee Anna Hays as they break down the major changes to the Department of Labor’s salary threshold rules. Learn how this nationwide injunction affects both the July 2024 and January 2025 increases, what it means for employers who already made changes, and critical steps for ensuring compliance. Essential viewing for HR professionals, business owners, and managers handling employee classifications and compensation.
- Key topics covered:
- Nationwide injunction details and implications
- Options for employers who already implemented changes
- State-specific requirements
- Documentation best practices
- Non-compete agreement updates
Featuring experts from Griffin Resources and Ogletree Deakins. Not legal advice – informational purposes only.
Inside the AI Layoff Wave - What Founders Must Learn
Host: Rocco Strydom (Stonks Go Moon)
Startups love to talk about product, markets, and money. But when hypergrowth hits, people ops are where things break, hiring goes sideways, culture frays, and compliance gets ignored until it’s too late. In this episode, Dr. Michelle Griffin, founder of Griffin Resources, joins Rocco Strydom to unpack how companies can stay human while scaling fast.
The conversation kicks off with Accenture’s recent decision to cut 11 000 jobs , citing AI reskilling challenges and explores whether that’s a warning sign for every industry facing automation. What You’ll Learn Why big firms like Accenture are struggling to “reskill” for AI How AI is transforming HR, payroll, and workforce planning The first people systems every startup needs before scaling When founders should not outsource HR or accounting How to protect culture when growth or M&A hits hardWhy listening beats speed in 2025’s hiring landscape
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Ep. 71: People-First Growth with Michelle Griffin: HR Systems That Power Your Firm
Host: Ruby Powers
In this episode of Power Up Your Practice, host Ruby Powers sits down with Michelle Griffin, PhD, founder of Griffin Resources, to discuss how small and mid-sized law firms can use HR as a strategic tool for growth. Michelle shares practical insights on building resilient teams, staying compliant, and using HR systems to reduce turnover and drive success. She explains why culture and compliance are tightly linked and how a strong people strategy can be a key lever for growth. Whether you’re hiring your first employee or managing a larger team, this episode offers valuable tips to elevate your HR game.
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A 360° View of Recruiting for Home Care Agencies | Griffin Resources × Ona Care
Host: Perry Yuzon and Alexandra Shinn
In this episode, Alexandra Shinn from Griffin Resources and Perry Yuzon, CEO of Ona Care, dive into the nuances of recruiting for home care agencies. They discuss how to create a candidate-friendly hiring process, engage caregivers with mobile communication, and use structured interviews and assessments effectively. Learn how to design an efficient hiring funnel, retain candidates, and build onboarding plans that ensure long-term success. Whether you’re hiring caregivers or office staff, this conversation will help you streamline your recruiting process and improve retention.
87-Talking Cloud Podcast with Michelle Griffin, CEO, Griffin Resources
Host: Grant Splund (Talking Cloud with an Emphasis on Cloud Security)
In this episode, host Grant Splund sits down with Dr. Michelle Griffin to explore the intersection of cybersecurity, cloud computing, and HR, focusing on AI’s impact on the job market. They discuss generational differences in work ethics, the role of fractional HR services, and the importance of upskilling in an increasingly automated world. The conversation also highlights the challenges of maintaining human interaction in a tech-driven environment and what the future of work will look like as AI evolves.
Future-Proofing People Strategy: Building Scalable HR Systems That Drive Sustainable Growth
Host: Michael Kimathi (Impact Masters)
In this episode, Michelle Griffin, founder and CEO of Griffin Resources, shares her insights on scaling a business without compromising its culture. She discusses how organizations, especially those undergoing rapid growth or transformation, can align HR, culture, and operations to scale with purpose. Michelle explains how to optimize internal processes, use data to drive people decisions, and build systems that empower teams to thrive. Tune in to learn how future-proof HR systems can help your people succeed as your business grows.
Projecting Grandeur with Michelle Griffin | Vision, Leadership, and Building Impactful Businesses
Host: Ron Eliot Dichter (Projecting Grandeur)
In this episode of Projecting Grandeur, we sit down with Michelle Griffin, PhD, founder and CEO of Griffin Resources, to discuss her journey from corporate leader to entrepreneur. Michelle shares valuable lessons she carried into her leadership and how her company aligns talent with long-term vision. We also dive into why her fractional, hourly business model resonates with clients and how she adapts strategies across industries like healthcare, tech, and finance. Michelle’s story is a powerful reminder that true grandeur is about impact, not appearances.
What's Next: CEO and Founder - HR
Host: Sri Chellapa (Engagedly)
In this episode, host Sri Chellappa sits down with Michelle Griffin, CEO of Griffin Resources, to discuss the vital link between employee happiness and performance. Michelle explains how fulfillment in the workplace can enhance efficiency and lead to exceptional results. She also shares her insights on aligning personal values with organizational goals and the transformative power of passion in driving success.
What's Next: CEO and Founder - HR
Host: Lacey Dikker
In this episode of What’s Next with Lacy, Lacey interviews Michelle Griffin, the CEO and founder of Griffin Resources, a company specializing in HR services for small and midsize businesses. Michelle shares her journey from working in HR to building a successful company that helps businesses navigate complex HR, payroll, and recruiting challenges. She discusses the value of critical thinking and relationship-building, as well as the lessons she’s learned about leadership and scaling a company. The conversation also touches Michelle’s entrepreneurial mindset, her passion for helping businesses thrive, and her vision for the future, including plans for extended travel and cultural exploration.
Audio Podcasts
The HR Lady, Podcast
Connecting business practices to the employee experience ( 5 of 5 series )
Exploring the Link between Business Practices and Employee Experience with Michelle Griffin and Wendy Sellers
In this episode of the HR Lady with Michelle Griffin and the HR Lady, Wendy Sellers, Wendy and Michelle explore the connection between business practices and the employee experience, highlighting the importance of aligning organizational strategies with employee needs and well-being.
The Power of Empathetic Leadership: Embodying Humanity and Compassion in Times of Global Event
Michelle and Wendy delve into the significance of leaders embodying both humanity and compassion, particularly in the face of global events, emphasizing the importance of empathetic leadership.
The HR Lady, Podcast
Connecting business practices to the employee experience ( 4 of 5 series )
Harnessing the Power of Humanity and Compassion in a Changing World
Michelle and Wendy engage in a thought-provoking conversation about the vital role of business leaders in comprehending and addressing the diverse needs and motivations of different generations in the workplace.
The HR Lady, Podcast
Connecting business practices to the employee experience ( 3 of 5 series )
Nurturing Purpose and Shared Beliefs among Employees
Michelle and Wendy engage in an insightful discussion on the critical task of aligning employees’ values with the values of the company, highlighting the significance of fostering a sense of purpose and shared beliefs for a harmonious and thriving organizational culture.
The HR Lady, Podcast
Connecting business practices to the employee experience ( 2 of 5 series )
Unveiling the Power of Internal Marketing in Employee Engagement and Communication
Michelle and Wendy delve into the misconception that internal marketing is merely a press release, emphasizing the true essence of internal marketing and its role in effectively engaging and communicating with employees to foster a positive and motivated work environment.
The HR Lady, Podcast
Connecting business practices to the employee experience ( 1 of 5 series )
Working Remotely from Paradise
Host: The HR Lady, Wendy Seller
Michelle talks about working remotely from exotic locations around the world, offering HR support to companies everywhere, and fulfilling the dream of working in exciting locations while doing her job.
The HR Lady, Podcast
Breaking the chains of HR - with Michelle Griffin.
Episode 198: Michelle Griffin Ph.D. — Building a Business and a Life That Works
Host: Bob Stapleton & Joyce Wilson-Sanford
In this episode, Bob and Joyce sit down with Michelle Griffin, CEO and founder of Griffin Resources, to discuss her journey of building five businesses rooted in HR, operations, and innovation. Together, they explore what it takes to grow a purpose-driven company, lead with authentic vision, and create both a business and life that truly works.
Bob 'n Joyce Talk HR 'n OD Podcast
Episode 198: Michelle Griffin Ph.D. — Building a Business and a Life That Works
Michelle Griffin on Fractional HR, Work-Life Balance, and the Future of Employee Management
Host: Katherine Martin-Fisher (The Beyond Business Podcast)
Katherine Martín-Fisher chats with Michelle Griffin about her journey into fractional HR and virtual services. Michelle highlights the benefits of customized HR solutions, identifying ideal clients, and maintaining work-life balance. They explore the differences between fractional and full-time HR, multi-state compliance challenges, and the impact of AI on HR. Michelle shares insights on aligning employee handbooks with company goals, incorporating psychology into HR, and enhancing team communication. The episode wraps up with tips on balancing professional and personal life, along with Michelle’s contact information.
The Beyond Business Podcast
Michelle Griffin on Fractional HR, Work-Life Balance, and the Future of Employee Management
198. “Fractional HR and When You Need it” with Dr. Michelle Griffin
Host: Dawn Kennedy (Business Mastery Podcast)
Dawn Kennedy talks with Dr. Michelle Griffin, owner of Griffin Resources, who provides insights into fractional HR services, including payroll, benefits, recruiting, and compliance. They discuss common HR challenges faced by businesses, the importance of bringing in HR specialists early, and how fractional HR can enhance business operations, protect against legal liabilities, and support both employees and leaders. Key points include the need for compliance with employment laws, the role of HR in strategic business decisions, and the value of investing in professional HR support to safeguard and grow a company.
Business Mastery Podcast
198. “Fractional HR and When You Need it” with Dr. Michelle Griffin
Jeff Mains (From Doers to Leaders: Essential Skills for Management Success | Michelle Griffin | 336)
In this episode of SaaS Fuel, Jeff Mains sits down with Michelle Griffin, founder of Griffin Resources, to unpack actionable strategies for building strong, flexible, and founder-friendly teams in scalable SaaS businesses.
Michelle draws on her six years of hands-on experience supporting startups and scaling organizations with fractional HR, recruiting, sales ops, and operational support. Listeners will get insights into modern hiring practices, maintaining workplace culture in remote teams, succession planning, supporting diverse career paths, and practical tips for retention and performance—all tailored for founders ready to lead organizations, not just teams.
SaaS FUEL | PODCAST
Jeff Mains (From Doers to Leaders: Essential Skills for Management Success | Michelle Griffin | 336)
Episode 164: What Leaders Get Wrong About Culture with Dr. Michelle Griffin
Host: Karl Pister (The Healthcare Leadership Excellence)
In this episode, I talk with Dr. Michelle Griffin, CEO of Griffin Resources and an industrial–organizational psychologist who built her HR firm one year before COVID—and still grew it to seven figures by year three. Michelle brings real, applied experience from navigating healthcare regulations, staffing crises, rapid change, and the financial pressure that hit small and mid-size organizations during the pandemic.
We get into what she learned leading clients through chaos, how she approached the numbers without an MBA, and why culture is always a choice. Her phrase “choose wisely” shows up again and again. Michelle explains why emotional intelligence still predicts turnover, performance, and conflict outcomes, and how leaders can develop EQ in practical ways through coaching, feedback, and intentional behavior.
We also talk about the common traps new leaders fall into: avoiding conflict, ignoring career conversations, and treating people like “results machines.” Michelle makes a clear case for a people-first culture—not as a soft idea, but as a direct driver of patient experience, safety, and retention.
It’s a grounded and practical conversation for anyone who wants to lead with clarity in a difficult environment.
Healthcare Leadership Excellence
Episode 164: What Leaders Get Wrong About Culture with Dr. Michelle Griffin
Rethinking Talent: How Michelle Griffin is Redefining HR, Recruitment & Business Growth
Host: Angie Giltner (The Girl With The Purple Hair Talks Business)
In this episode, I sit down with Michelle Griffin, Founder & CEO of Griffin Resources, a trailblazer in HR outsourcing, talent acquisition, and operational strategy. Michelle shares how she built a flexible, end-to-end business solutions company that prioritizes innovation, data-driven decisions, and true alignment between people and organizational goals. From behavioral and cognitive assessments to executive leadership solutions, Michelle’s approach goes far beyond filling roles, she’s building companies from the inside out. We’ll dive into her journey from corporate HR leadership to scaling Griffin Resources, the strategic acquisition of AK Consultants and Healthcare, and how she’s driving success across industries like healthcare, tech, finance, and construction. If you’re a business leader, HR professional, or entrepreneur who knows your people are your greatest asset, this episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss. ✨ Key Takeaways: Why traditional recruitment often fails and how Michelle’s methods ensure better candidate-company alignment. How fractional HR and leadership services give businesses flexibility without the burden of retainers. The role of data-driven decision-making in modern HR and operations. Why investing in human capital strategy is essential for long-term business growth. Michelle’s personal journey from corporate HR to becoming a CEO and acquisition-driven leader.
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The Girl With The Purple Hair Talks Business
Rethinking Talent: How Michelle Griffin is Redefining HR, Recruitment & Business Growth
Michelle Griffin on Leadership, Purpose, and Building a Company That Lasts. (S4E22)
Host: John Crossman ( The Crossman Conversation: CEO Edition)
In this episode, host Sri Chellappa sits down with Michelle Griffin, CEO of Griffin Resources, to discuss the vital link between employee happiness and performance. Michelle explains how fulfillment in the workplace can enhance efficiency and lead to exceptional results. She also shares her insights on aligning personal values with organizational goals and the transformative power of passion in driving success.
The Crossman Conversation
Michelle Griffin on Leadership, Purpose, and Building a Company That Lasts. (S4E22)
Employee Testimonials or Success Stories:
Christina Crumbley, RN, MSN, HCS-D, HCS-O, CEO, Tidal Healthcare Consulting LLC
Nicole Toll, Owner, The Enchanted Beauty Bar
Janel Mayer ARNP, Pure Wellness & Rejuvenation
Emy Tafelski, MA, LMFT, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Sex Therapist
Troy Beck, CEO, TB42 Consulting
