In episode 74, Coffey talks with Suzanne Lucas about the evolution of HR through the last three years and how to ask for what it needs in 2023.They discuss how the past three years, facing the pandemic and now a recession, have affected HR roles; the current influence of finance in HR; the correlation between transactional and strategic HR; how to build a business case for increasing HR investment; the importance of understanding the company in order to help it; the myths of quiet quitting and leadership; and how HR should advocate for themselves in 2023.Good Morning, HR is brought to you by Imperative—premium background checks with fast and friendly service. For more information about our commitment to quality and excellent customer service, visit us at https://imperativeinfo.com. If you are an HRCI or SHRM-certified professional, this episode of Good Morning, HR has been pre-approved for half a recertification credit. To obtain the recertification information for this episode, visit https://goodmorninghr.com. About our Guest:Suzanne Lucas spent 10 years in corporate HR where she hired, fired, managed the numbers, and double-checked with the lawyers. She left the corporate world to advise people and companies on how to have the best Human Resources departments possible. Suzanne integrates best practices with innovative ideas and humor, including using improv comedy as a tool for leadership development.Suzanne’s writings have been published at CBS News, Inc. Magazine, Reader’s Digest, and many other sites. She’s been named a top influencer in HR. You can read her archives at EvilHRLady.org or check out her Tedx Talk: Forget Talent and Get to Work.Suzanne Lucas can be reached at http://evilhrlady.org https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzannemlucas/ https://twitter.com/RealEvilHRLady https://www.facebook.com/groups/evilhrlady https://www.instagram.com/improvyourhr About Mike Coffey:Mike Coffey is an entrepreneur, human resources professional, licensed private investigator, and HR consultant.In 1999, he founded Imperative, a background investigations firm helping risk-averse companies make well-informed decisions about the people they involve in their business.Today, Imperative serves hundreds of businesses across the US and, through its PFC Caregiver & Household Screening brand, many more private estates, family offices, and personal service agencies.Mike has been recognized as an Entrepreneur of Excellence and has twice been named HR Professional of the Year. Additionally, Imperative has been named the Texas Association of Business’ small business of the year and is accredited by the Professional Background Screening Association. Mike is a member of the Fort Worth chapter of the Entrepreneurs’ Organization and volunteers with the SHRM Texas State Council.Mike maintains his certification as a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) through the HR Certification Institute. He is also a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP).Mike lives in Fort Worth with his very patient wife. He practices yoga and maintains a keto diet, about both of which he will gladly tell you way more than you want to know.Learning Objectives: 1. Understand how HR has evolved through the years and what to expect coming in 20232. Learn the differences between transactional and strategic HR3. Discover ways to build a business case for HR investment