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Steven Brown, PHR, SHRM-CP reposted thisSteven Brown, PHR, SHRM-CP reposted thisPaul Nishiyama is a CEO you should know. Recently featured by iHeartMedia, Paul Nishiyama, CEO of Yoshinoya America, joined Paul Corvino for the CEOs You Should Know spotlight, with interviews airing across several iHeart stations including KFI AM 640, KIIS-FM, KBIG-FM, and KOST 103.5 last week. He shares insights from leading operations and IT across iconic Southern California restaurant brands—plus stories on Yoshinoya’s legacy and what’s ahead. 🎧 Listen to the full, unedited podcast here: https://lnkd.in/gKyG6PPH
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Steven Brown, PHR, SHRM-CP shared thisCheck out this amazing team!!! So proud of you Jennifer Kuan-Melendez, CLDP Georgina Romo Teresa M.!! Congrats!!Steven Brown, PHR, SHRM-CP shared thisNew title, same amazing impact. Congrats!
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Steven Brown, PHR, SHRM-CP shared thisCongrats Marissa!!!Steven Brown, PHR, SHRM-CP shared thisShout out to Marissa on her promotion to GM!!! Congrats to this amazing new leader!!!
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Steven Brown, PHR, SHRM-CP reposted thisSteven Brown, PHR, SHRM-CP reposted thisWrapped up a big one this week! Yoshinoya America is officially live with our first ever gift card program, offering both physical and digital gift cards powered by Heartland / Global Payments Inc. This project represents more than a new feature. It opens up a new revenue stream, strengthens our holiday readiness, and creates a seamless bridge to where we’re headed next... including a major mobile app upgrade that includes in-app gift card payments and stored value launching in H1 2026 as part of our digital ecosystem. I had the privilege of leading this implementation for Yoshinoya, and like any meaningful project, it took real collaboration to get it across the finish line. We navigated tight timelines, non-stop configuration hurdles with our in-store processor, and a ton of cross-functional coordination. Grateful for the partners who made this possible: On the Heartland / Global Pay Team: Genessa Prictor, Ian Skane, Asia Whitfield, Michael Austin, Tiffany Franks, Travis Mcmasters On the Yoshinoya Team: Jason Perovich, Nannette Richardson, Joon Lee Thank you all for the teamwork, patience, and shared commitment to delivering something that elevates the guest experience and sets up our digital future. Onward. 🚀
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Steven Brown, PHR, SHRM-CP reposted thisI don’t know which workperk is better-the flowers or the boss! Leading HR at the The Bouqs Company was literally one of my favorite jobs and I worked with folks I call friends today. Run don’t walk.Steven Brown, PHR, SHRM-CP reposted thisWe're hiring! 🌸 Come bloom with us. Looking for an amazing Senior Marketing Manager, Paid Social and Brand Media. Own our paid social strategy, drive brand awareness across platforms, and scale customer acquisition. If you're passionate about performance marketing and creative storytelling—let's connect. #Hiring #PaidSocial #Marketing"
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Steven Brown, PHR, SHRM-CP reposted thisSteven Brown, PHR, SHRM-CP reposted thisDon’t hire qualified people and then micromanage them into misery. Micromanagement is a symptom of a lack of trust and an anxious need to control. It’s also the quickest way to lose exceptional employees. Stop infantilizing and dictating. Treat employees like adults and let them work without feeling under the microscope.
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Steven Brown, PHR, SHRM-CP reposted thisSteven Brown, PHR, SHRM-CP reposted thisWe're #hiring a new Human Resources Business Partner in Torrance, California. Apply today or share this post with your network.
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Steven Brown, PHR, SHRM-CP reacted on thisI’m honored and humbled to join the incredibly talented team at El Pollo Loco, Inc. Thank you to Liz Williams, the leadership team, and our board members for believing in me and giving me the opportunity to help lead this next chapter. It is truly amazing how much everyone cares about this brand, our guests, and each other. I’m looking forward to getting into more restaurants, listening and learning, and working alongside our teams and franchise partners as we grow across the country.Steven Brown, PHR, SHRM-CP reacted on thisWe're thrilled to announce that Damon Thomas has joined El Pollo Loco as Chief Operating Officer! As COO, Damon will leverage his extensive restaurant and QSR experience, to lead operations across our company-owned and franchise restaurants, focused on what matters most: delivering our delicious, fire-grilled chicken with great service to every guest, every visit. As we look to become a national brand, he will be an instrumental part of the El Pollo Loco leadership team. Please join us in welcoming Damon!
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Steven Brown, PHR, SHRM-CP reacted on this@HRFoodies celebrating OCAPICA Tastemakers with Orange County’s incredible chefs, food and community. #HRFoodies #OCAPICA #TastemakersOC #OrangeCountyFoodies #Foodies @Wahoos Fish Taco @South Coast Plaza @Segerstrom Center for the Arts
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Steven Brown, PHR, SHRM-CP reacted on thisSteven Brown, PHR, SHRM-CP reacted on thisWe are beyond grateful for our HR GIVERS community! At our Golden Hour at the Bay event we watched something special happen: HR leaders in our network didn't just show up to celebrate, they showed up to give back. Several stepped forward to support the incredible young people at Merge Opportunities. By offering their time, guidance, and real-world expertise they will help these participants take their next steps in their career. From support with mock interviews and mentorship to opening doors for internship opportunities within their own companies. A HUGE thank you to: Rachel Alm, PHRca, SHRM-SCP Cambria Briggs Steven Brown, PHR, SHRM-CP Ramona Petersen Rachel Zebro Candice M. Yorke, Ph.D. Kathy Ayuyao Your willingness to mentor, teach, and invest in the next generation is exactly what HR GIVERS is all about. This is what it looks like when a community decides to lead with heart! #HRGIVERS #MergeOpportunities #Mentorship #CommunityImpact
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Steven Brown, PHR, SHRM-CP reacted on thisSteven Brown, PHR, SHRM-CP reacted on thisLeaders, We opened our first restaurant in the Midwest in Aurora, Chicago - and I want to give a huge shoutout to these five incredible young ladies who help bring our culture and experience to every fan. We couldn’t do this without our team and the people who believe in us. Wishing everyone a great weekend - we’ll see you soon! #angrychickz
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Steven Brown, PHR, SHRM-CP reacted on thisSteven Brown, PHR, SHRM-CP reacted on thisI’m stepping onto the DisruptHR stage… and I’m probably going to piss off a few HR people. My talk is called: “I Have Tattoos, a Foul Mouth & Can Still Lead HR.” Because somewhere along the way, we decided HR leaders needed to look, sound, and behave a certain way to be “professional.” I call bullshit! No corporate fluff. No hiding behind policy. No “HR voice.” Just real talk about leading people. See you at DisruptHR. 🔥 Get your ticket here: https://lnkd.in/eqQZRpSW DisruptHR Jacksonville #HRLeadership #HumanResources #AuthenticLeadership #HR #Leadership #HRCommunity #StopPerformingHR
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Steven Brown, PHR, SHRM-CP reacted on thisSteven Brown, PHR, SHRM-CP reacted on thisHello everyone! It has certainly been a minute, and I wanted to make this post slightly more personal and relatable than the usual. I recently completed my Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) recertification with HRCI way ahead of schedule! It is an accomplishment in my career that I take very seriously. I ended up completing 76 recertification credits (…only 60 are required! LOL). I mention that because somewhere along the way, completing the requirement turned into something much bigger. With all of the advancements, technologies and innovations we are experiencing (not just in Human Resources, but everywhere we turn) I became hooked. I genuinely enjoyed the learning, exploring new ideas and challenging myself to understand things I probably would not have ventured into before. I even inspired a few folks to take the leap and pursue their own certifications, which made the experience that much more rewarding. That curiosity didn’t stop with HR either. I continued learning and training around emerging technologies and innovations and, funny enough, even started incorporating some of that knowledge into my other passions. And for those of you who know me, you know fitness and wellness are definitely among them. While fitness isn’t my profession, I do my best to help, encourage and inspire where I can, when I can. Losing over 70lbs felt like it tho! LOL. I am also a firm believer that even as leaders, people should know a little about who we are as human beings, not just our titles, credentials or our permanently activated “work mode.” LOL. The second image is a little glimpse into some of what I have been up to throughout this year. I will say this, outdoor running and 36 mile weekends were NOT part of the plan 😂 I wasn’t even a fan of outdoor running until recently! But personal records come in many forms, and these are some I am definitely proud of. And as my favorite vocalist and artist says: “Mucho gimnasio, pero (TRABAJO) el cerebro (MUCHO) también.” — Shakira That line feels particularly appropriate these days 😂 2026 has been a year of tremendous change, growth, development and evolution for me. Also professionally, personally and in ways I probably couldn’t have predicted when the year began. It has challenged some of my perspectives, given me new ones, pushed me outside of what was familiar and reminded me that development doesn’t always happen according to the plan we originally had for ourselves. Sometimes you grow professionally. Sometimes personally. Sometimes physically. And sometimes all of it happens at once. I am certainly not done. Maybe the GPHR is next. Maybe I’ll finally do that Spartan Race. …Maybe. 😂 More to come. But for now, I simply wanted to say “Hi!” again, share a little of what I’ve been up to, and hope everyone is doing well!
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Steven Brown, PHR, SHRM-CP reacted on thisSteven Brown, PHR, SHRM-CP reacted on this☀️ The future is bright for Taco Bell Field Talent Acquisition... and we have the perfect person helping lead the way. Please join me in welcoming Darren Miller to our Field Talent Acquisition team! After nearly 40 years with Taco Bell, Darren has worn just about every hat imaginable. From restaurant operations to leadership roles that have helped shape our business, few people know our brand, our culture, and what great talent looks like quite like Darren. Now he's bringing that incredible experience to Talent Acquisition, helping us identify and attract the next generation of leaders who will fuel our growth for years to come. The photo might say it all. After four decades of impact, the sun is still shining bright on Darren's Taco Bell journey. 🌅 We're excited for our candidates, hiring managers, and restaurant teams to benefit from the wisdom, passion, and Live Más spirit he brings every day. Help us give Darren a warm welcome to his newest adventure!🔗 Connect with him on LinkedIn: Darren Miller #LiveMas #TacoBell #TalentAcquisition #FieldLeadership #CareerGrowth #Hiring #PeopleFirst #RestaurantLeadership
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Steven Brown, PHR, SHRM-CP liked thisSteven Brown, PHR, SHRM-CP liked thisNO I AM NOT LOOKING FOR A BOARD MEMBER FOR THESE COMPANIES, WELL MAYBE ONE OF THEM, but I do need someone who understands this space for a private equity firm that is making an acquisition. If you can dedicate 15 hours a week to work through due diligence with this group it will lead to a full time board role. Let me know. Leap Brands First Watch Restaurants Snooze Another Broken Egg Cafe IHOP The Big Biscuit Egg & I Eggs Up Grill Turning Point Restaurants Keke's Breakfast Cafe Denny's Metro Diner
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The “AI Audit” HR Leaders Should Run This Month AI is already making (or influencing) HR decisions inside tools you may not even label as “AI”—ATS screening, candidate ranking, scheduling optimization, performance prompts, even “smart” policy and coaching templates. For California employers, the risk isn’t just using AI. It’s using AI without a defensible process. Here’s a quick AI-in-HR audit we recommend: Where is AI influencing decisions? (hiring, scheduling, performance, investigations) Can you explain the decision in plain English? (not “the system scored them lower”) Is your documentation consistent across managers? Do you have human review + escalation rules? Are you controlling what managers paste into AI tools? (privacy + accuracy + tone) If you can’t confidently answer these, you don’t have an “AI problem.” You have a workflow problem—and that’s what claims are built on. Which area worries you most right now: hiring, scheduling, performance, or investigations? FREE WEBINAR: AI in HR: The New Lawsuit Traps for California Employers 📅 Wednesday, March 11, 2026 | 🕐 1:00 pm PST Register here (or grab it in the comments): https://lnkd.in/gjZUD64Q #AloupasLawPC #CaliforniaEmployers #HRCompliance #EmploymentLaw #LegalCompliance #EmployerConsulting #HRBestPractices #RiskManagement #PeopleOps #HRTrends #WorkplaceInvestigations #ManagementTraining #BusinessOwners #BusinessConsulting
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