Lessons from the Warehouse: Rethinking HR for Deskless Workers with Tracie Sponeberg
Eps. #125 JUNE 3RD, 2025
In this episode of the HR Mixtape podcast, host Shari Simpson welcomes Tracy Sponenberg, founder and chief people officer at Tracy Sponenberg LLC. They dive into the often-overlooked topic of deskless or frontline workers, discussing the unique challenges and opportunities in enhancing employee experience for this critical group. This conversation is timely as organizations increasingly recognize the importance of inclusive leadership and effective communication strategies, especially in a post-pandemic world where employee engagement is paramount.
Listener Takeaways:
Learn how to implement a listening tour to build trust with frontline employees.
Discover why flexibility in roles and schedules is essential for enhancing employee experience.
Explore strategies for leveraging technology, like AI and mobile solutions, to support deskless workers.
Hit “Play” to gain valuable insights on transforming your HR approach for frontline teams!
Guest(s): Tracy Sponenberg, Chief People Officer, Tracy Sponenberg LLC
Tracie Sponeberg
Founder & Chief People Officer
Tracie Sponenberg LLC
Guest(s): Tracy Sponenberg, Chief People Officer, Tracy Sponenberg LLC
Tracie Sponenberg is formerly the Chief People Officer at The Granite Group, where she led transformative initiatives including technology advancements and the evolution of the HR department into a celebrated People Team. In 2024, she founded Tracie Sponenberg, LLC, where she serves as a Fractional Chief People Officer and Advisor, focusing on companies with deskless workforces.
Tracie's approach has evolved from a paper-first to a people-first mindset, emphasizing the significance of understanding business dynamics, technology, relationship-building, and maintaining a growth mindset. She is dedicated to placing people before profits and is passionate about helping organizations unlock their full potential by fostering a human-centric approach to business leadership and cultivating thriving workplace cultures.