telling the hard truths of hourly.

Richichi's award winning podcast and best-selling book about the Hourly workforce shines a light on the 80 million "invisible" majority of the United States workforce that deserves more.

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podcasting

Podcast Host on the "Hourly Show"

Discussing the hourly workforce.

Guests include executives from the world's most iconic brands including Domino's, CKE, Inspire Brands (Dunkin, Sonic, etc), Popeye's, Bowlero, Marriott, Wedndy's, and Parkland.

Guest on industry podcasts and TV shows.

Sharing my thoughts with others.

Richichi regularly participates in podcasts and publications including Fox Business Network, Forbes, the Tony Shap Show, the Cameron Brown Show, Lowcountry Revolutionaries, and Supply Chain Now.

"hourly", the best-seller

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The Badge

Amazon Best-Selling Book

Within a few days of being listed, Hourly earned best-selling status. What an honor to tell this story!

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Publications

Wholesale and Placement

The book can be found at Target, Barne's and Noble, and other local bookstores.

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Accolades

Signings for Enterprise

The book includes a framework of how, as an employer, a business should treat their workers. Bulk orders are available for enterprise.

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Speaking

Coverage

The buzz around the Hourly book represents a movement towards the humanization of the workforce, but there's more to do! 

what leaders
are saying

Hear directly from the executives and HR leaders who have experienced AJ’s keynotes, sessions, and conversations firsthand.

"Top Notch! I haven’t taken so many notes in a while."

Chief Talent & Inclusion Officer (Signet Jewelers)

“This was excellent. AJ is a very good speaker and looking forward to reading his book.”

Senior Vice President; Human Resources (HM Alpha Hotels & Resorts)

“AJ was fantastic! His slides and information were very engaging, and he told the story of the hourly worker like I’ve never heard it before.”

Head of Global Talent Acquisition (Clarvida)

“AJ was excellent—loved the combo of insights, presentation and discussion. He was very knowledgeable and brought good information to engage the group and discuss.”

Vice President; Talent Acquisition (U.S. Renal Care)

“Great discussion, powerful information — best presenter.”

 Vice President; Talent Acquisition (Marriott)

“This was great. AJ is a very engaging speaker.”

 Director Talent Acquisition (Sun Life)

“I really enjoyed this session. The hourly employee experience is a key concern for my leadership, and optimizing for that workforce is central to our HR technology strategy.”

Head of People Systems and Analytics (Guitar Center)

“I loved this session — looking forward to reading AJ’s book and exploring more the tools available for hourly populations. Very relevant for me.”

Head of Global Human Resources Systems (Elanco)

“Good set up about how we approach hourly workforce. So helpful since they represent such a large part of companies.”

Executive Vice President; Human Resources & Communications (Invited)

“Great session that was highly relevant as we have a large amount of our workforce that is hourly.”

Recruiting Operations Specialist (Asset Living)

“Great session giving a different view of the challenges of the hourly workforce. Great stats and loved receiving the PPT decks after. I’m looking forward to reading his book.”

Corporate Director; People Systems & Operations (Crestline Hotels & Resorts)

“Great speaker; really engaging! Really passionate about the topic of hourly employees and brought forward some really insightful information that really made us think about the employee population in the organization.”

 Head of People Operations and Technology (TAG – The Aspen Group)

what experts say

All companies with an hourly workforce owe AJ a huge thanks for the insights contained in Hourly."

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Laura Varn
CEO LV | Former VP HR @ Parkland and Santee Cooper

A 'must read' book for anyone looking to gain deep and unique insight into the world of hourly.

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Natalie Blacher
Former VP Burger King | Former CMO McAllister's

It’s earned its place as a mainstay in my library as the book’s lessons are meaningful and relevant.

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Natalie Rothman
CHRO Hershey | Former CHRO Inspire Brands

Hourly is THE MANIFESTO for leading, inspiring, and retaining your hourly workforce.

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Ben Fanning
Founder TFG | Leadership Columnist at Inc