Ep 2158: A Biblical Guide to People-Centered HR
How do you connect what you believe on Sunday with the complicated people decisions you face on Monday?
In this episode of iWork4Him, Jim and Martha Brangenberg talk with HR executive and author Brett Billups about what it looks like to apply biblical wisdom to the everyday realities of Human Resources. From hiring and performance reviews to difficult conversations and terminations, Brett explains how Scripture provides practical guidance for leading people with both truth and grace.
Whether you're in HR, lead a team, own a business, or influence people in any capacity, you'll discover that God has much more to say about managing people than you might expect.
What You'll Hear
Why HR should be about people first and why that makes it a natural place to live out your faith
How Brett's journey from rule-following religion to a relationship with Christ transformed the way he leads
Why biblical principles work in the workplace – even when people don't realize they come from Scripture
How 1 Samuel 16:7 shapes a biblical hiring process: screen for technical qualifications but hire the heart
Interview questions that uncover character, including asking about a candidate's hobbies and "hot buttons"
How Matthew 7:1-2 changes the way leaders approach performance reviews by using the same yardstick for themselves that they use for others
Why consistent one-on-one meetings can become opportunities for discipleship instead of simply accountability
A powerful lesson from one of Brett's biggest leadership regrets, and why grace and mercy matter in difficult HR decisions
How biblical leadership leads to healthier cultures, stronger employee engagement, and better organizational outcomes
When we begin treating people the way Christ does, our workplaces change. Biblical HR isn't about adding religion to the office. It's about living out biblical principles in the way we hire, develop, encourage, correct, and care for people every day.
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Featuring: Brett Billups
Ministry: Biblical HR