Employment policy doesn’t happen in a vacuum — and HR has a critical role to play in shaping how laws land in the real world of work.

In this special HR Advocacy Day episode of HR Wine Bar, co-hosts Jamie Mohrman and Amy Luckenbill sit down with Nebraska State Senator Tony Sorrentino, Vice Chair of the Business and Labor Committee, for a candid, practical conversation about how HR professionals and lawmakers can work better together.

Recorded live at the Nebraska Chamber, this episode explores how legislation moves through the unicameral, how business and labor considerations are weighed, and why predictability, clarity, and administrative feasibility matter so much to employers and employees alike. We talk about what legislators need from HR professionals, how HR can surface real-world impacts before policies pass, and how to build productive relationships that extend beyond a single advocacy day.

This is not a debate episode — it’s a collaboration episode. We discuss what HR leaders can take back to their organizations about the current legislative session, how to frame concerns in ways that resonate with policymakers, and how to serve as a trusted resource for elected officials navigating complex workforce issues.

If you’ve ever wondered how to advocate more effectively, how to translate workplace realities into legislative language, or how to engage in policy conversations with confidence and credibility, this episode offers both insight and action.

Cheers to HR!

Podcast produced by Todd Studer (Loess Hills Media)
Jingle recorded by Mad Honey
Jingle produced by Kyle Knapp (Dry Creek Studio)