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HR After Hours PodcastMick and Hanna Call in WellMick and Hanna Call in Well Mick and Hanna channel their inner Ferris Bueller to explore the trend of "calling in healthy." Forget waiting until you're burned out—this movement encourages using PTO to recharge and come back feeling like a superhero. Tune in as our hosts champion the art of playing healthy hooky and taking time off before you completely run out of steam! CONTACT US: Email: hrafterhoursmail@gmail.com Twitter: @hr_hours Instagram: hrafterhours Facebook: @HRafterhours Tumblr: hrafterhours.tumblr.com ...2025-02-2018 min

Voices of HRHR Trends for 2025: Navigating AI, Leadership Development, and the Talent Pipeline (#54)Staying ahead of HR trends is no easy feat, but embracing innovation can set organizations up for long-term success. To explore how HR leaders can navigate AI, leadership development, and talent challenges in 2025, we’ve called in HR expert Dan Kaplan, Senior Partner at Korn Ferry. Highlights [2:15] Why 2025 is the year of innovation for HR[4:00] AI’s evolving role in HR and talent management[7:30] How CHROs can strategically adopt AI without the noise[10:45] The growing importance of HR technology ecosystems[15:20] CHRO compensation trends and increasing demand for top HR talent[18:50] Succession planning chal...2025-01-2938 min

Voices of HRFeedback as Fuel: How SurveyMonkey Drives Employee Experience and Business Success (#53)Showing employees that you genuinely care can transform workplace culture and drive organizational success. To explore how to create meaningful employee connections, we've called in HR expert Becky Cantieri, Chief People Officer at SurveyMonkey. Highlights [2:09] How surveys drive trust and engagement [3:30] Turning feedback into action [6:00] Employee-initiated benefit programs [9:30] Encouraging a culture of direct feedback [12:40] Overview of the "Feedback as Fuel" program [25:50] Transitioning to hybrid work: The Choice Model [28:49] Employee feedback on flexible work options [31:25] Balancing trust with accountability...2024-11-1447 min

Voices of HRHow Veterans Can Close The Skills Gap In Your Workforce With Astrion CHRO Heather Wilson (#52)Individuals who have served in the armed forces can help close today's talent gap. To effectively leverage this mission-driven talent pool, we've called in HR expert Heather Wilson, Executive Vice President and CHRO of Astrion, and a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Highlights [2:35] Why hire veterans? [5:11] Proactive recruitment of veterans [8:21] Resources for hiring veterans [12:35] Supporting successful transitions to industry [17:52] Challenges and recommendations for integration [26:02] Veterans within your organization can help recruit military talent [29:48] Supporting military families [35:43] Paid le...2024-09-1847 min

Voices of HRThe Power Of Apology In Corporate Culture: Lessons From Ray Hennessey Of Vocatus (#51)Have you ever made a mistake at work or negatively impacted others at your company? It’s possible to turn these challenging situations into inflection points of opportunity to build back trust, strengthen corporate culture, and in some cases, keep your company out of the courtroom. For practical ideas on how to turn these challenges into opportunities, we've called in Ray Hennessy, Chief Executive Officer of Vocatus. Highlights [3:08] Why corporate America is bad at apologizing and how apologies can be beneficial [5:10] The art of effective, appropriate apologies and the accountability th...2024-08-2146 min

Voices of HRHow HR Can Be A More Strategic And Impactful Presence With HR Advisor Tracie Sponenberg (#50)By aligning people strategy with business strategy and adopting an employee-centric, tech-savvy approach, HR can transform into a strategic partner that drives organizational success. HR advisor and fractional CHRO Tracie Sponenberg shared her insights with us on shifting from an administrative mindset to a strategic one, focusing on the long-term employee experience and leveraging AI tools. Highlights [4:10] What a fractional CPO/CHRO is [6:41] Transforming HR from administrative to strategic [8:51] How Tracie changed the mindset toward HR for one of her clients [14:38] A cool tool for mapping the employee journey [15:34...2024-07-1743 min

Voices of HRThe Truth About eNPS and Employee Engagement With Lattice’s Colby Nesbitt (#49)Many assumptions about what works, and what doesn't, in HR no longer hold true. So where do you turn? Data. HR analytics and other forms of data can help you make smarter hires, drive employee engagement and make better strategic decisions that will move your organization forward. To help you make sense of key people metrics, we've called in Colby Nesbitt, the head of people analytics at Lattice. Highlights [5:09] Key questions in HR that data can help answer [6:59] Employee engagement and eNPS [15:57] The difference between eNPS and engagement survey data 2024-06-1350 min

Agent Survival Guide PodcastAI Highlights from Google I/O 2024 The Friday Five for May 17, 2024: Camp Ritter Employee Training Event Next Week Talkspace Official Enters Medicare Market IRS Announces HSA & HDHP Amounts for CY 2025 Apple Announces New Accessibility Features Highlights from 2024 Google I/O Conference How comfortable are you with AI? Answer this week’s question of the week: https://bit.ly/asgquestion Talkspace Officially Enters Medicare Market: Online therapy covered by Medicare: https://www.talkspace.com/coverage/insurance/medicare Talkspace Expands Access to Tele-Mental Healthcare With Medicare Launch: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240514596587/en/Talkspace-Expands-Access-to-Tele-Mental-Healthcare-With-Medicare-Launch Talks...2024-05-1718 min

Voices of HRWork Friction: The Unseen Drag On Productivity With Christophe Martel CEO of Fount (#48)Workplace friction occurs in every organization, and it isn't just interpersonal conflicts in the workplace. It's also the systemic issues that hinder employees' ability to effectively perform their jobs, leading to inefficiency and dissatisfaction among employees. Christophe Martel, the co-founder and CEO of Fount, explains how you can leverage data to make your employee experience more effortless and productive. Highlights [3:13] Workplace friction in organizations of all sizes [5:06] Bottom- and top-line impacts of work friction [8:50] The difference between organizational friction and work friction [14:44] Leveraging data to identify...2024-05-151h 03

Voices of HRHandbooks and Documentation: Your First Line of Defense With Employment Law Expert Jake Sitman (#47)Employee handbooks with clear policies that protect your business from legal risks and retaliation claims and are compliant with employment laws can be useful tools for HR. But if it's been a while since you updated your handbook, you need to listen closely to our next guest, Jake Sitman, Chair of the Employment Law and Labor Relations Group for the law firm Fitzpatrick, Lentz, and Bubba. He’ll share his insights on writing and maintaining an effective employee handbook. Highlights [3:01] The greatest risk for employers today [5:17] Understanding retaliation [8:41] Th...2024-04-1053 min

Voices of HRHR's Balancing Act: Respect Employees While Protecting The Company with Jackie Plunkett, VP, SuccessFuel (#46)HR pros often have to navigate situations where the company's interests may conflict with the needs of individual employees. HR veteran Jackie Plunkett has extensive experience as both an in-house practitioner and as a consultant. Today, she shares her insights on how to build trust and respect with employees while also reducing employer risk. Highlights [2:46] Poor employee relations can be corrected [6:06] Building relationships and a culture of openness [14:35] Terminations and confidentiality issues [16:22] Proactive relationship building with employees [21:06] Managing up and having candid conversations with leaders 2024-03-2752 min

Voices of HRDegrees of Change: The Shift to Skills-Based Hiring with Michelle Sims, CEO of YUPRO Placement (#45)Companies are missing golden opportunities to hire high performing talent that’s being trained and certified right now by nontraditional workforce development programs. To help your organization tap into traditionally overlooked talent communities, we’ve called in Michelle Sims, CEO of YUPRO Placement. Michelle tells us, "For 40 years, the trend has been to use a four-year degree as a proxy for your skills when, really, a piece of paper and a resume don't always represent what you can actually do and what you know." Highlights [3:25] What is skills-based hiring? [4:10] A lear...2024-03-1347 min

Voices of HRFair Chance Hiring: Don’t Lower The Bar, Lower The Barriers with Checkr.org VP, Ken Oliver (#44)For many companies, employing formerly incarcerated individuals may seem like a high-risk proposition. However, there are more people with charges and convictions than you realize. And there are plenty of moving, life-changing success stories that show that fair chance hiring can be good for your business. Ken Oliver, Vice President of Checkr.org shares his own success story and tells us that “fair chance hiring doesn’t mean hire every single person with a record. Every company has a right to hire the best person for the job. We don’t want them to lower the bar, we just want t...2024-02-1456 min

Voices of HRThe Business Imperative Of Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion with Mita Mallick (#43)Although some companies have been cutting back on their DEI efforts lately, Mita Mallick, the Head of Inclusion, Equity, and Impact at financial software company Carta, says, “Now’s not the time to put DEI on the back burner. There’s a business case for creating an inclusive workplace and fostering a culture of belonging. Right now, in the US, 40% of individuals identify as non-white. That number is rapidly changing. That doesn't include individuals with disabilities, veterans, the LGBTQ+ community, and others. If you don't have those voices and talent in your organization I don't know how you expect to sta...2024-01-3136 min

Voices of HRPersonalized Benefits Stipends Are Reshaping The Workplace with Founder/CEO of Compt, Amy Spurling (#42)Leveraging competitive benefits that appeal to everyone is a challenge for a lot of HR pros today. According to Amy Spurling, the founder and CEO of Compt, “A lot of companies have really great programs, but when they start looking at utilization, it's usually around 3 to 5% per thing that you're offering. It is very low. And so you're spending across each individual thing and getting incredibly low utilization. The challenge is then to reach more people and keep more people engaged without cutting benefits.” A former CFO and COO, Amy shares strategies for increasing engagement while offering employees the oppo...2024-01-1743 min

Voices of HRRethinking Recruiting At Your Small To Mid-Sized Business with Talroo CEO Thad Price (#41)Success in attracting top talent is every bit as important as winning customers, but many small businesses focus more on marketing their product than marketing their company to potential new hires. According to Thad Price, CEO of HR tech company Talroo, “Many job seekers want more; they want a career path. They want to be part of something bigger. This requires you to rethink how you attract the candidates that want to grow with you. And that's marketing, right? That's buying into the brand, focusing your energy on the right audience that's looking for an opportunity and not just th...2024-01-0343 min

Voices of HRHow Yahoo Pivoted Away From Annual Performance Ratings To Continuous Feedback (#40)When Yahoo's Chief People Officer, Lisa Moore, announced that they were moving away from annual performance ratings in favor of more frequent one-on-one feedback meetings, she got a standing ovation. Get a glimpse into how and why one of the world's most recognizable brands pivoted in its approach and built a sense of trust and engagement among employees. Highlights [2:27] Strategic changes needed at Yahoo and what had to stay the same [6:10] Talent strategy that emphasizes agility and re-evaluating skills [10:22] Evaluating the existing employee population [13:36] An upskilling...2023-12-2050 min

Voices of HRBuilding A Strong Early Talent Pipeline with Handshake’s VP Of People, Paloma Thombley (#39)Consistently developing college grads and early-in-career talent into long-term high performers is a constant struggle for employers. It may take developing an internship or mentorship program or investing in a financial wellness program. For insights on attracting and developing these high-potential workers, we've called in Paloma Thombley, VP of People at Handshake. Highlights [2:43] Handshake’s secret to better-than-average tech company retention [5:41] What Gen Z and Boomers have in common [7:13] Key benefits for attracting young talent [8:58] Student loan repayment assistance [12:19] How Gen Z views financial health ...2023-12-1339 min

Voices of HRThe Future Of Hiring In Manufacturing with Joanne Taylor, VP of Operations, Clear Employer Services (#38)HR pros in the manufacturing industry can attract and retain talent by measuring and delivering data that backs up HR’s effectiveness. Joanne Taylor, Vice President of Operations for Clear Employer Services, tells us that we need to hire not just for what we need today but for where we need to be in five or ten years. “Look at the data and the projections from a sales and marketing and business strategy and how does that shape the future of the skills that we're going to need in five years? That's where HR becomes the strategic partner that we r...2023-11-2939 min

Voices of HRHR Outsourcing Is Your Friend, Not Your Enemy with Hema Crockett of Gig Talent (#37)HR consultants and leadership coaches are resources that should be leveraged to help your team, reduce your workload and help you succeed. As Hema Crockett, the co-founder of Gig Talent, tells us, these skilled experts aren’t interested in taking your job and want you to tap into their knowledge. Highlights [3:42] What HR often needs help with [5:44] Sourcing HR consultants and leadership coaches [8:59] Fear of an HR consultant showing up the in-house HR talent [11:40] How an outside expert can help companies with HR matters [14:28] Do...2023-11-1541 min

Voices of HRWipe Out Workplace Bullying: How HR Can Make It Happen with Dr. Gary Namie and Law Professor David Yamada (#36)Federal laws are on the books that require physical safety and prohibit harassment and discrimination on the job. However, handling complaints that accuse managers, or even executives, of being disrespectful or abusive can be legal gray areas that leave HR caught in the middle. Dr. Gary Namie, Director of the Workplace Bullying Institute, and Suffolk University Law Professor, David Yamada, share practical ways to address these delicate situations. According to Dr. Namie: “Bullying is all about a narcissistic individual of any rank fouling up the work process and productivity and team dynamics. So bullying actually prevents work fr...2023-11-0157 min

Voices of HRCreating Culture Champions In Your Organization with VaynerMedia’s Chief Heart Officer, Claude Silver (#35)Consciously building a culture of kindness and empathy may be the key to attracting and retaining high-performing talent for the long haul. Berta Aldrich: “So tell us about what these culture champions look like and who are they and what is their charge in your organization.” Claude Silver: “I will say they are global. They are in all of our offices. They have their own jobs. They have day jobs. They have been, you know, anointed is not the right word, but they are culture champions. They call them that, meaning someone's having a bad day, s...2023-10-1846 min

Voices of HRHow Citizens Financial Aligns Vision, Brand, and Culture to Serve Customers, Colleagues, and Community (#34)Susan LaMonica on brand and culture: The most successful companies, over a sustained period of time, have alignment of all of their different elements. When you think about brand and culture and facing off to your various stakeholder groups, it's really important that those two be aligned. And so when we think about delivering value to our customers, we have a brand commitment, and our colleagues have to deliver against that brand commitment. Highlights [1:50] The power of converging brand and culture [3:46] Who decides when there’s comprehensive synergy of brand and cul...2023-10-0440 min

Voices of HRPeople, Not Machines: The 5 Drivers of Employee Performance w/ Jason Lauritsen, Author of “Unlocking High Performance” (#33)Jason Lauritsen on Employee Performance: What you’ve experienced is a production style of management that was born out of the Industrial Revolution in an era where we were taking people off the farm, putting them in factories to basically do jobs that were better suited for machines, but we didn’t have the technology to build those machines yet. So we had to get people to behave like those machines. We’re still stuck where we think of people and treat people like machines to be optimized, to be tweaked. The problem is, th...2023-09-2756 min

Voices of HRHR’s Guide To The Freelance Revolution With Shai-Lee Spigelman of Fiverr Pro (#32)Many businesses are tapping into the specialized knowledge and experience of freelancers, consultants, and independent contractors to complete key projects. While freelancers bring needed expertise and fresh perspectives, they're not employees of the company. And yet, it's up to HR to recruit, screen, and keep track of this valuable external talent. To help you navigate this trending workforce shift, we've called in Shai-Lee Spiegelman, General Manager of Fiverr Pro. Highlights [2:56] “Organic organizations” [4:07] Chief Freelance Officers [12:16] Vetting freelance talent [17:20] Why the freelance marketplace is growing [20:43] Legal considerations when work...2023-09-2042 min

Voices of HRCreate A More Resilient Organization With Mentimeter's Chief People & Culture Officer, Anna Gullstrand (#31)Maintaining an environment where your employees are confident about speaking up, taking risks, and adapting to change is just as critical in good times as it is during challenging times. The key is to create a culture built on psychological safety and resilience. For ideas on how to accomplish that, we've called in Anna Gullstrand, Chief People & Culture Officer at Mentimeter. Highlights [4:15] An HR leader as a successful CEO [9:28] Trying out different people in roles across a business [10:39] Preparation for occupying the CEO seat [16:32] Psychological safety [18:53] Levels...2023-09-1341 min

Voices of HRThe CHRO Playbook: Aligning Performance, Development, Retention & Culture w/ Paaras Parker of Paycor (#30)There’s a watershed talent shift going on in many workplaces, and companies that focus on executing the right employee retention strategies will be rewarded. But it’s probably going to require taking a different approach to what you’ve been doing. To provide you with a fresh perspective, we've called in Paaras Parker, Chief HR Officer at Paycor. Highlights [2:13] Why the focus shouldn’t be on turnover [4:58] Individual contributors to proactively retain [8:05] Performance vs. potential [14:26] Employee recognition [14:54] Honest conversations about career development [19:36] Characteristics of employees...2023-09-0647 min

Voices of HRScaling Your Diversity Hiring Strategy with Anna Lenhardt of Tomorrow Health (#29)Some companies work so hard at trying to get diversity hiring right that “analysis paralysis” sets in. And as a result, no meaningful action gets taken. For some ideas on how to move forward, we asked Anna Lenhardt, Chief People Officer at Tomorrow Health. Highlights [2:25] Establishing a diversity strategy as your company is growing [4:16] Encouraging openness to a diverse talent pool [6:44] Overcoming pushback to DEI [8:37] Leveraging data and setting expectations to make a difference [11:46] Removing “barriers of perception” [14:11] What happens after benchmarks are met? [16:20...2023-08-3043 min

Voices of HRSkill Sync: Aligning Workforce Skills With Organizational Goals | Megan O’Connor, Chegg Skills (#28)An employee upskilling strategy is imperative if you want to attract and retain top talent. Just ask the Fortune 1000 companies - they’re realizing that connecting their employees with opportunities to learn new skills and advance their careers should be part of their recruiting, retention and talent pipeline strategies. However, there are several challenges to consider. That's why we've called in Megan O'Connor, Vice President of Strategic Partnerships at Chegg Skills. Highlights [1:29] Skilling, reskilling and upskilling [5:05] Education as a retention strategy [8:14] Getting started with a skilling strategy [10:36] Managers’ roles in skilling strategy [1...2023-08-2342 min

Voices of HRFind Your Talent Optimization Sweet Spot with The Predictive Index’s Dr. Matt Poepsel (#27)Dr. Matt Poepsel, “The Godfather of Talent Optimization,” knows that today’s workplaces are changing rapidly. HR is on the hot seat to keep companies productive, and the employees aligned with company strategy. Finding the right people for the right roles, especially your next-gen leaders, is critical to your ongoing success, and he’ll show you how to do it confidently. Highlights [2:32] How Dr. Poepsel got the “Godfather of Talent Optimization” moniker [8:35] Tests for optimizing teams [17:20] Skill sets that optimized teams have [20:04] Job hopping [25:17] The evolutio...2023-08-1653 min

Voices of HRHR Trends: DEI Initiatives, AI, Turnover, and Skills Gaps with ADP’s Chief Data Officer, Jack Berkowitz (#26)New data regarding who is leaving the workforce and who is taking their place reveals what could become major problems for many industries if they aren't paying attention. Jack Berkowitz, Chief Data Officer at ADP, has some surprising findings, as well as ideas on how you can proactively prepare. Highlights [1:44] Top workforce data trends employers need to know about [4:45] Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the current work environment [8:40] Leveraging AI for HR strategic agility [12:42] Data on DEI [18:00] Are people of color who left the workforce d...2023-08-0942 min

Voices of HRProactive Skills for Avoiding Harassment and Bias Claims with Janine Yancey, Founder & CEO, Emtrain (#25)If the EEOC gets wind of a complaint involving sexual harassment or discrimination, the employer could end up paying in more ways than one to mitigate the damage. For example, the agency recently took a fast food franchise owner to court for allegedly failing to address harassment. The settlement was nearly $2 million. To help assess your risk, and explore ways to proactively manage it, we’ve called in employment law compliance expert, founder and CEO at Emtrain, Janine Yancey. Highlights [3:57] The persistence of “unwelcome behavior” in the workplace [7:58] Trainable skills for preventing employee confli...2023-08-0246 min

Voices of HRCreating a Post-Pandemic Work Environment That Benefits Your Company and Your Employees with Amy Cosgrove, VP at Sage (#24)Many organizations are still struggling to optimize their world at work. What’s an ideal number of days in the office for maintaining a healthy productivity and corporate culture? Is it even necessary to have any days in the office? To navigate the growing pains of balancing the best of face-to-face collaboration with the autonomy of working from home, we've called in Amy Cosgrove, VP People, North America, Sage. Highlights [4:05] The state of hybrid work [8:58] Navigating COVID-19 national emergency challenges after just starting a new HR leadership job [16:11] “Flex...2023-07-2650 min

Voices of HRWhy Workers Are Quitting Right Now and What HR Can Do About It with Kathryn Minshew, Founder & CEO, The Muse (#23)Gen Z workers in their mid-20s and younger are not afraid to leave a job within six months if they feel the role isn't a good fit for them. Kathryn Minshew, CEO and founder of The Muse, has extensively researched what's happening and is here to break down what it means for you. Highlights [1:46] The reason why 75% of Gen Z workers quit [3:09] What’s behind the disconnect between worker expectations and employee experience? [10:00] Who’s responsible for a workplace being toxic? [15:03] HR’s duty to identify retention problem/toxicit...2023-07-191h 00

Voices of HRLeveraging Employee Relations: Coaching to Success and Minimizing Risk with Ryan Gaither, Capital Blue Cross (#22)Workplaces are increasingly complex, and in high-performing organizations, employee relations is central to the HR function. But some managers follow protocols and some don't, and that can pose unnecessary risks to your company. To help you identify and remedy the risk, we've called in HR consultant Ryan Gaither, employee relations strategist for Capital Blue Cross. Highlights [6:23] What things are managers doing that could put their organizations at risk? [9:15] The importance of documentation [13:54] Assessing risk when you’re an HR department of one [17:12] HR and DEI ...2023-07-1251 min

Voices of HRSupporting Employee Mental Health: Cultivating a Safe, Open Culture Among a Hybrid Workforce with Aimee Gindin, LifeSpeak (#21)Workplace culture can be even more important than your benefits package when it comes to employee engagement and retention. But a cohesive and consistent culture is harder to pull off in today's hybrid work environments. For ideas on striking a balance between flexibility and the connectedness that employees so crave, we've called in Aimee Gindin, Chief Marketing Officer at LifeSpeak Inc. Highlights [3:00] The gap between employer perception of how they’re supporting employee mental health vs. employee perceptions of how they’re being supported? [11:34] How can you tell if your culture is suffe...2023-07-0542 min

Voices of HRAdapting to the Latest Employment Law Changes: What It Means For HR with Joyce Collier, Partner at Uebler Law (#20)The Biden administration has taken a stance to protect employees, especially when it comes to hot topics like sexual harassment, nondisclosure agreements, pregnancy and women returning to work after the birth or adoption of a child. And there could be severe consequences for employers who don't follow the letter of the law. To get you up to speed on recent, impactful changes to employment law, we talked to employee advocate attorney Joyce Collier, Partner at Uebler Law, LLC. Highlights [3:07] Pregnant Workers Fairness Act [9:00] Providing Urgent Maternal Protections (PUMP) for Nursing...2023-06-2850 min

Voices of HRMoving From DEI Awareness to DEI Action in Your Organization with Stacey Gordon, Founder of Rework Work (#19)In today's job market, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) have become key tools for recruitment and retention. However, an organization's existing policies and procedures may be the biggest obstacles to implementing a meaningful program. To help you break through those barriers, we've called in workplace culture consultant, author, and executive advisor on diversity strategies, Stacey Gordon, the founder of Rework Work. Highlights [3:32] Obstacles in HR’s way [7:03] When a diversity commitment doesn’t get authentic follow-through [11:35] The “why” of your DEI initiative [16:37] Analyzing survey data and taking action on it 2023-06-2151 min

Voices of HRWhen Companies Merge: How HR Can Be Effective Facilitators of Culture Change Management with Corey Berkey, SVP, Employ (#18)Leadership changes, acquisitions, divestitures, and their downstream impact can jolt even the most stable companies and their employees. Growth and change can be both exciting and terrifying. For a CHRO, culture change management can feel like changing the tires on a moving car. For insights on how to navigate this very tricky process, we've called in Corey Berkey, Senior Vice President of People and Talent at Employ. Highlights [1:38] Corey’s HR “career rocketship” moment [9:00] Weaving a common thread of culture among different organizations that are now the same company [13:01] Committee discussions for fine-tuning a new...2023-06-1447 min

Voices of HREmployment Law Compliance: Minimizing Your Company’s Risks While Advancing Workplace Initiatives with Attorney Katherin Nukk-Freeman, President, SHIFT HR (#17)Keeping workers engaged and purpose-driven is an important part of HR's job, but so is keeping your company out of court because of pitfalls related to the Equal Employment Opportunity Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, and more. To give you that ever-important legal perspective on the hot topics of DEI, hybrid work, and cultural competency, we've called in Katherin Nukk-Freeman, attorney and co-founding partner of Nukk-Freeman & Cerra PC, and President of SHIFT HR Compliance Training. Highlights: [4:44] Root causes for why companies aren’t moving forward with DEI ...2023-06-0744 min

Voices of HRTime for an HR Tech Upgrade? How to Get Relief From Your HR Software Troubles with Patrick Sayers, President, Newcastle Research (#16)Sometimes HR software systems that are supposed to create efficiency can become pain points. Disruptive functionality and disparate systems can handcuff HR pros - making them unable to provide quick answers to the people they're trying to support. Technology expert Patrick Sayers, president of Newcastle Research, helps you decide if it's time for an HR system upgrade. Highlights [2:15] HRIS and human capital management software that’s the right fit [5:37] Using spreadsheets to bridge disparate systems [10:13] Pinpointing software pain points [13:35] Symptoms of underlying problems [14:10] Top HR software trends rel...2023-05-3136 min

Voices of HRSupporting Working Women & Families: The Impact of Expanding Your Comprehensive Health Benefits with Maven Clinic's Kate Muzzatti (#15)A 2022 survey by Indeed found more than a third of working women have thought about quitting their jobs because of burnout and the demands of family life. To help you retain the women in your workforce, and attract more top female talent, we’ve turned to Kate Muzzatti, Chief People Officer at Maven Clinic. Highlights [2:21] The State of Employer Family Health Benefits [4:40] Employer attitudes about reproductive health benefits [6:40] Where are potential family support/reproductive health benefits gaps? [10:07] Benefits ripe for investment [11:43] Tips for advancing a more equitable fam...2023-05-2438 min

Voices of HRGen Z: What You Need to Know About Recruiting the Newest Generation of Top Talent with International Remote Talent Expert, Radina Walsh (#14)Thanks to Gen Z, workplaces must view employee life, work and health through a different, more meaningful lens. Radina Walsh, founder, trainer and talent manager of Vox Advisory shares some insights and strategies for recruiting and retaining the best this generation has to offer. Highlights [2:17] HR’s link to psychology [4:34] Why is Gen Z exciting? [7:08] What do Gen Z workers expect from their employer? [11:38] What kinds of bosses will Gen Z workers thrive under? [15:30] Advice for leaders of Gen Z talent [16:07] Gen Z’s workplace mental health 2023-05-1749 min

Voices of HRImproving Health Benefits Engagement and Utilization: Executing a Best-In-Class Portfolio with Vida Health's SVP, Jason Parrott (#13)A traditional health plan is outdated for a workforce that may include up to five generations. It could result in you having an expensive, disjointed program with dozens of underutilized services and dissatisfied employees. Jason Parrott, Senior Vice President of Enterprise Growth and Partnerships at Vida Health, says the key to improving your benefits strategy, communication and employee health outcomes is a tech-enabled, yet human-centric approach. Highlights [4:00] Benefits engagement and utilization amid multiple health apps [8:45] What do employees want from their employer health benefits? [13:16] Why should employers re-assess their h...2023-05-1050 min

Voices of HRDesigning a Top-Tier, Holistic Employee Experience with Lisa Sterling, Chief People Officer, Perceptyx (#12)Creating an environment where employees can deliver your company strategy and goals - and feel good about it - is crucial. It requires data, listening and some expert analysis. Lisa Sterling, the Chief People Officer at Perceptyx, has a few pointers on what to look for, what to listen for, and who to listen to, to create a healthy work ecosystem. Highlights [4:00] Employee experience as everybody’s responsibility [5:35] Customer experience vs. employee experience [10:05] Where to start with employee experience [13:10] Listening strategy [15:30] “Listening” with data [20:10] Other ways to...2023-05-0346 min

Voices of HRCultivating Talent: Identifying, Developing, and Promoting Your High-Performers with Dr. Renee Booth, President, Leadership Solutions (#11)Today, companies need to be adept at developing their current and next-gen leaders. HR's ability to identify these individuals with progressive skill sets and talents, and set them up for success is key to ensuring that your organization remains competitive and sustainable. To help you take the strategic reins in cultivating your company’s high-performers, we've called in Dr. Renee Booth, President of Leadership Solutions. Highlights [4:04] Becoming a trusted advisor [9:02] What HR needs to keep in mind for 12-18 months into the future [11:13] Tests to identify high-performing talent [14:26] Convincing th...2023-04-2647 min

Voices of HRSupporting Mental Health and Wellness in Today’s Hybrid Work Environment with ADP's Senior Director of Global HR, Amy Freshman (#10)Almost three out of every four companies are implementing permanent hybrid work models this year. What kind of impact will that have on company culture, productivity, and employee mental health and well-being? Amy Freshman, Senior Director of Global HR for ADP - who has worked remotely long before the pandemic - shares her ideas on what HR can do to drive positive outcomes in these areas. Highlights: [3:23] Strategic approach to going hybrid [6:21] Addressing the downside risks of a post-pandemic hybrid environment [10:44] The risks of mandating daily commuting to the office again ...2023-04-1952 min

Voices of HRWorkplace Diversity: How Artificial Intelligence Can Help Drive DEI Success with Eightfold's Michael Watson (#9)Diversity hiring and DEI initiatives are challenging to implement and leverage in a lot of organizations. In some cases, it can take decades to get right. Michael Watson, Head of Global Customer Evangelism at Eightfold, offers innovative ways to use Artificial Intelligence to better understand what could be holding your company back from becoming the kind of diverse, high-performing organization needed to remain competitive in today’s marketplace. Highlights [2:27] Getting started with, or advancing, diversity initiatives [7:15] Support for DEI change management [10:30] Do jobs really need an education requirement? [13:03] Takeaways Mi...2023-04-1255 min

Voices of HRHR’s Critical Role in Leading a Company Through Transformation with Former Nutrisystem CEO, Dawn Zier (#8)Former Nutrisystem CEO Dawn Zier shares her insights on how to lead a company through transformation, and how HR leaders can play a critical role in its success by developing the strategic acumen needed to drive business results and business value. Highlights: [1:37] Trends CHROs and CEOs need to pay attention to over the next one to three years [4:06] “FRAME” the strategic process [6:23] Essentials for anyone with C-suite aspirations [8:53] Transforming to a high-performance culture [11:40] Hiring “culture enhancers” [14:30] Handling “damaging leaders” and “cultural detractors” [18:59] “Successfully managing life in a career” 2023-04-0536 min

Voices of HREmployee recognition: The Key to Building a World-Class Culture with Bucketlist Reward's CEO, Jason Lindstrom (#7)Although some companies may be enjoying lower turnover rates, employees and leaders are still leaving companies at a rapid rate - often because of a lack of recognition for their contributions. Jason Lindstrom, CEO at Bucketlist Rewards, says when people are deeply aligned around meaningful purpose and vision, and are acknowledged for living your culture and values, you can lower your turnover rate by 20%, 30% or 40%. Highlights: [3:12] Where do companies tend to go wrong with their culture? [6:04] Introducing prospective employees to your culture [6:58] Bringing values alive with a peer-to-peer recognition program 2023-03-2940 min

Voices of HRSecrets of a Top Executive Recruiter: Finding the Right Leader for that Critical Role with Search Innovations' Vivian Kessler (#6)Finding, recruiting and retaining the right high-performing candidates is key to company success. When companies are hunting for an elite, needle-in-the-haystack kind of executive, they’ll hire an expert. That's when they call in executive recruiter Vivian Kessler of Search Innovations. She talked with us about a variety of strategies related to C-suite recruiting and succession, and why HR leaders are good CEO candidates. Highlights: [1:48] Transitioning from the legal field to recruiting [6:08] What job candidates and employers are looking for right now [8:00] Interview questions that tell you how a candidate gets thin...2023-03-2240 min

Voices of HRThe Complex Needs of the Modern Workforce: Strategic Approaches to Benefits with ArmadaCare CEO, Ed Walker (#5)One of the toughest things employers have to define and redefine is benefits strategy - especially with employee retention being so challenging right now. ArmadaCare CEO Ed Walker has learned from experience that the right benefits strategy isn’t one-size-fits-all for all companies, especially with five different generations in the workforce. So it’s up to HR to take the pulse of the organization with quantitative and qualitative data. Highlights [9:56] The impact of workplace DEI [10:41] Age diversity in the workplace [14:51] What DEI and the ACA have in common [16:05] How exce...2023-03-1552 min

Voices of HRThe Great Resignation Solution: Empowering Employees With Happiness with Rob Dubin, Employee Engagement Expert (#4)The Great Resignation is still subsiding very slowly. Millions of workers leaving their jobs every month creates a daily challenge for HR pros to keep their organizations fully staffed. Consultant Rob Dubin, who works with companies to turn burned out employees into engaged employees, shares his ideas for helping your people better connect with the things that lead to true happiness. Highlights [5:51] Where feelings of unfulfillment driving the Great Resignation are coming from [9:38] Happiness vs. “mis-wanting” [13:48] Re-thinking good benefits and compensation as the key to happiness [16:02] Can happiness be taug...2023-03-0841 min

Voices of HRWhy Annual Reviews Are Not Enough: Iteratively Build a Continuous Performance Management Strategy that Works with Quisitive's John Smith (#3)The once-a-year rate and rank review system of the past no longer serves employees, managers, HR, or the organization. John Smith, Director of SMB Solutions, Global Business Applications from Quisitive, joins the podcast to make a case for implementing iterative approaches to employee performance management that the modern workforce will appreciate. Highlights: [1:45] Where companies are going wrong with talent identification, valuation, and retention, and how performance appraisal is changing [6:14] Performance management changing with generational shifts in the workforce [8:50] One of two camps HR will be in when it’s time to mo...2023-03-0142 min

Voices of HRCreating an Authentic Culture and Meaningful Employee Experience Through The Voice of Employees with ITA Group's Tanya Fish (#2)Even if employees aren’t feeling connected to their company’s values, employee experience specialist Tanya Fish, Manager of Employee Experience at ITA Group, says it’s possible to make those workers feel like they truly belong. But you have to ask the right questions and take action. Highlights: [5:09] When there’s a disconnect between the perception of company culture and the actual culture [9:49] When HR needs buy-in from leadership that the pulse of the culture needs to be taken [13:07] Utilizing surveys to gain insights into employee experience and feelings [14:29...2023-03-0142 min

Voices of HROnboarding Begins at the Job Post: Strategic Recruiting with Senior HR Consultant, Chrisanne Bowden (#1)With approximately 10 million job vacancies and maybe 5 million people available to fill them, the onboarding experience needs to start much earlier in the recruitment process. Senior HR consultant Chrisanne Bowden explains how onboarding these days starts with the job post, and is also continuous - especially among women and other diverse candidates. Highlights: [01:26] How to get great candidates to consider your company and engage in the hiring process [03:26] Why recruiting outside of your industry is a huge opportunity right now [09:01] The strategic value of conducting a “stay” interview with a really good...2023-03-0142 min

Voices of HR0. Voices of HR TrailerWelcome to Voices of HR! A new weekly podcast from HRMorning. Why should you listen? Each week our host, Berta Aldrich (Outperformance Coach and author of "Winning the Talent Shift"), will be having candid conversations with an eclectic group of HR practitioners, thought leaders, and C-suite executives to tease out what works and what doesn’t in human resources, people strategy, corporate culture, and more. Tune in to get unique perspectives, new research, and behind-the-scenes stories you can use to strengthen your people strategy and create a culture of outperformance. Plus, we want to...2023-02-2801 min

Almost AwakenedAlmost Awakened: 124: Navigating Difficult Conversations On this weeks episode Bill and Britt discuss How to have “Difficult Conversations”. When a Hard Disagreement occurs, often our Egos get in the way of having hard conversations where both sides feel heard and understood. Often even small conversations with nothing at stake can have us misunderstanding each other. So today Bill & Britt share their insights into how to navigate difficult conversations. Resources For Hard Conversations:https://www.hrmorning.com/articles/difficult-conversations/https://au.reachout.com/articles/6-steps-to-help-you-tackle-difficult-conversationshttps://www.judyringer.com/resources/articles/we-have-to-talk-a-stepbystep-checklist-for-difficult-conversations.phphttps://hbr.org/2017/05/how-to-have-difficult-conversations-when-you-dont-like-conflicthttps://www...2022-10-251h 58

Mormon Discussion Podcast: Leading With FaithAlmost Awakened: 124: Navigating Difficult Conversations On this weeks episode Bill and Britt discuss How to have “Difficult Conversations”. When a Hard Disagreement occurs, often our Egos get in the way of having hard conversations where both sides feel heard and understood. Often even small conversations with nothing at stake can have us misunderstanding each other. So today Bill & Britt share their insights into how to navigate difficult conversations. Resources For Hard Conversations:https://www.hrmorning.com/articles/difficult-conversations/https://au.reachout.com/articles/6-steps-to-help-you-tackle-difficult-conversationshttps://www.judyringer.com/resources/articles/we-have-to-talk-a-stepbystep-checklist-for-difficult-conversations.phphttps://hbr.org/2017/05/how-to-have-difficult-conversations-when-you-dont-like-conflicthttps://www...2022-10-251h 58

While We Were Working: Human Resources Advice and Workplace Tech Insights for The HR Practitioner CommunityThe Truth About Performance Improvement PlansWe have a very special episode for you today! To recognize Women's History Month, we thought it would be fun to give Joey the day off and have an all-women hosts episode. Maria Thorpe, an HR Consultant at Jumpstart HR, joins Sommer today to discuss the new IRS guidelines for family leave under the FFCRA. You'll learn how these updates might apply to you and the importance for small businesses to be proactive when filing taxes. In this episode's 'Consultant's Corner,' Maria and Sommer share their views on Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs...2022-03-1624 min

While We Were Working: Your Weekly Small Business HR and People Leadership Podcast017: The Truth About Performance Improvement PlansWe have a very special episode for you today! To recognize Women's History Month, we thought it would be fun to give Joey the day off and have an all-women hosts episode. Maria Thorpe, an HR Consultant at Jumpstart HR, joins Sommer today to discuss the new IRS guidelines for family leave under the FFCRA. You'll learn how these updates might apply to you and the importance for small businesses to be proactive when filing taxes. In this episode's 'Consultant's Corner,' Maria and Sommer share their views on Performance Improvement Plans (PIPs...2022-03-1624 min

While We Were Working: Your Weekly Small Business HR and People Leadership Podcast014: Why Employee Experience Will Be Crucial in 2022What can organizations do to improve the employee experience without neglecting regulatory obligations? In the wake of 'The Great Resignation,' organizations are starting to understand the importance of optimizing the employee experience. However, keeping the workforce engaged without creating risk for the organization can be challenging for HR teams. In today's episode, Joey and Sommer discuss why the employee experience needs to be a top priority in 2022, the steps organizations can take, and the tools they can use to improve it. Joey and Summer also discuss the importance of I-9 compliance, plus...2022-02-2328 min

While We Were Working: Human Resources Advice and Workplace Tech Insights for The HR Practitioner CommunityWhy Employee Experience Will Be Crucial in 2022What can organizations do to improve the employee experience without neglecting regulatory obligations? In the wake of 'The Great Resignation,' organizations are starting to understand the importance of optimizing the employee experience. However, keeping the workforce engaged without creating risk for the organization can be challenging for HR teams. In today's episode, Joey and Sommer discuss why the employee experience needs to be a top priority in 2022, the steps organizations can take, and the tools they can use to improve it. Joey and Summer also discuss the importance of I-9 compliance, plus...2022-02-2328 min

Piotrek Dobra RadaPiotrek Dobra Rada, Odc. 277 - 5 Tipów Na Dobrą Pracę ZdalnąDzisiaj, zainspirowany pytaniem Tomka Potańskiego na grupie Warsaw Society of Fellows, podaję 5 obszarów, które mogą sprawiać problem w pracy zdalnej i podpowiadam proste tips&tricks, aby sprawić, że pracownicy będą zadowoleni w pracy z obecnej sytuacji. Więcej szczegółów w 277 odcinku Piotrka Dobrej Rady#wykuwam #piotrekdobrarada #remoteonly #pracazdalna #tipsntrickshttps://youtu.be/EtSQ5RT4K3E Mój mail piotr.konopka@innothink.com.pl Mój LinkedIn https://linkedin.com/in/konopkaLink do odcinka na YouTube https://youtu.be/EtSQ5RT4K3E Link do podcastu https://pod.fo/e/ce3f7SoundCloud https://soundcloud.com/piotr-konopka-28...2021-05-2607 min

Rec Tech: the Recruiting Technology PodcastRecruiting Headlines from AllyO, ZipRecruiter and RectxtSpecial thanks to our sponsor Hiretual.com THE NEWS AllyO has raised $45 for their AI based recruiting platform https://recruitingheadlines.com/allyo-raises-45m-series-b-funding-in-largest-ai-recruiting-round-ever/ ZipRecruiter Adds New Matching Feature for Job Seekers https://recruitingheadlines.com/ziprecruiter-adds-new-job-matching-feature-for-seekers/ Rectxt launches affordable text recruiting platform to the SMB market https://recruitingheadlines.com/rectxt-launches-affordable-text-recruiting-platform-to-the-smb-market/ Walmart targeting High Schoolers https://www.hrmorning.com/news/walmart-college-tuition/ Follow Recruiting Headlines on social media: @recheadlines on Twitter Facebook Linkedin 2019-06-0708 min

Risk Channels Insurance PodcastEmployment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI) - A Coverage Requirement - NO QUESTIONS ASKEDWhile most states have a requirement for formal workplace sexual harassment prevention policies, October 9, 2018 was the deadline for all New York State employers to formally adopt a their workplace sexual harassment prevention policy. In this episode, we will discuss why having Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI) is so important and how it works in tandem with the NYS regulation. OVERVIEW Employment Practices Liability Insurance (EPLI) can cover lawsuit expenses when an employee sues over discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, and similar issues. These lawsuits are increasingly common, so Employment Practices Liability Insurance is essential f...2018-10-2221 min