HR as Power: Solveiga Jaskunas 'The HR Queen' on Ethical Leadership | The Giovanne Show Ep. 5
- Giovanne Schachere
- May 9
- 2 min read
Updated: May 10
Episode 5 — Solveiga Jaskunas 'The HR Queen': HR, Power & Ethical Leadership
Episode 5 of The Giovanne Show is unlike anything before it. Hosted by Giovanne Schachere, this documentary-style episode features Solveiga Jaskunas — a respected HR leader, immigrant advocate, career coach, and founder of Immigrant Voice in HR. Together, they step away from surface-level HR conversations and dive into the human reality behind workplace systems, organizational power, and what it truly means to lead with integrity when people's livelihoods, dignity, and futures are at stake.
HR isn't about paperwork — it's about protecting people's dignity while building the culture that makes organizations thrive.
Beyond Policies: The Human Face of HR
Solveiga Jaskunas's journey — from immigrant professional to globally recognized HR thought leader — anchors a deeper discussion about accountability, identity, and leadership. HR is not just about compliance and hiring. It is one of the most powerful forces inside any organization — shaping culture, protecting workers, and either enabling or dismantling systemic harm. This episode asks the harder questions.
What This Episode Covers
Giovanne and Solveiga explore: HR as both protection and power; the immigrant experience inside corporate and institutional systems; culture versus compliance in modern organizations; ethical leadership beyond policies and titles; the unseen impact of HR decisions on real people; and why human-centered leadership is not optional — it is survival for organizations that want to last.
A Documentary Format Built for Depth
Episode 5 was produced in a reflective, documentary format — blending context, lived experience, and systems-level insight. It gives listeners space to think critically about leadership, accountability, and responsibility. This is especially relevant for HR professionals, executives, people managers, immigrant professionals, social workers, and anyone navigating leadership where people come first.
Listen to Episode 5 on Schachere.com
Episode 5 of The Giovanne Show — featuring Solveiga Jaskunas — is available now. Watch and listen directly on Schachere.com at our episodes page. No YouTube needed. Subscribe free for 30-day full access, then join the Inner Circle to keep the conversation going with exclusive content, live episodes, and community engagement.
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About Giovanne Schachere
Giovanne Schachere is a licensed social worker, CEO, speaker, and the host of The Giovanne Show. His personal brand platform — Schachere.com — is the home of his podcast, blog, and leadership community. Giovanne serves communities impacted by homelessness, poverty, and systemic barriers across California and Washington, and brings that same frontline lens to every episode of The Giovanne Show.
