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The Inclusion Bites PodcastCreating Safe Spaces: Psychological Safety and the Need for Belonging Creating Safe Spaces: Psychological Safety and the Need for Belonging
Lorne Epstein examines the impact of awareness on biases, the power of human goodness, and strategies for fostering inclusivity, rooted in a belief in our shared desire for peace and safety.
In this episode of The Inclusion Bites Podcast, Joanne Lockwood and guest Lorne Epstein dive deep into the world of unconscious bias and the transformative power of self-awareness. Lorne, a seasoned social scientist, brings to the table compelling insights into human goodness, the evolving understanding of diversity, and practical techniques for managing stress and...2025-02-131h 07
The Lorne Epstein ShowEP 99- Craig Fisher Talks About Technological Innovations In HRCraig Fisher is, by most accounts, one of the most influential people in the world of HR and recruiting and is a much sought-after speaker at conferences. Currently, he’s the head of recruiting innovation for Allegis Global Solutions. In this episode of The Lorne Epstein Show, Fisher talks about some of the latest innovations in digital branding. As a founder of TalentNet, he was involved in the first Twitter chats for recruiters, which took place more than 10 years ago. “Everyone would have their cocktails and we’d tweet about what they’re drinking.” And another participant would tweet out a play...2020-05-1800 min
The Lorne Epstein ShowEP 98- David Rivel on Telling a Great Story About Working at Your CompanyIt’s your dream job. The pay and benefits are good. But you aren’t sure about the workplace culture. What do you do? David Rivel, co-founder of PathMotion, figured the best messengers are company employees. PathMotion is a platform that allows prospective employees to engage with current employees to learn about the workplace and to hear about their career stories. David Rivel’s advice to employers is to “be open and honest and speak [to prospective employees] about the challenges” your company faces. He drives home the point that “at the end of the day when you think about employe...2020-05-1100 min
The Lorne Epstein ShowEP 97 - Andrew Gadomski tells us how to use analytics and automation in recruitingIn 2006, when Andrew Gadomski realized how much time companies wasted on using data analytics they didn’t understand, he founded Aspen Analytics (then known as Aspen Advisors). Now the firm’s Managing Director and Chief Advisor, Gadomski says, “We've surrounded ourselves with data so much that we naturally want to analyze it, even something as simple as how we manage our fitness, how we manage our eating habits, how we travel,” adding that “the ability to capture said data and visualize it has become a lot easier in the past decade.” He says this is the type of work most analyst...2020-05-0400 min
The Lorne Epstein ShowEP 96 - George LaRocque: The Best Recruiting Technology Stack For Your Company George LaRocque is the founder and Principal Analyst for HR Wins, a firm that works with clients on the latest HR trends and technologies. He also publishes HRWins Research, which reports on workforce trends and innovations in technology. His focus is on the users and developers of HR technology. LaRocque says it’s “overwhelming,” with “hundreds of new vendors entering the market, new technologies entering the market and these are all start-ups at different stages.” He adds that legacy vendors are also putting out new products. “You have so many choices today in any given step in the recruiting process…. what...2020-04-2700 min
The Lorne Epstein ShowChina Gorman From UNLEASH Paris 2019China Gorman is a successful global business executive in the competitive Human Capital Management sector or HCM. She is well known for her tenure as CEO of the Great Place to Work Institute, COO and interim CEO of the Society for Human Resource Management and Global President of Lee Hecht Harrison. China works with HCM organizations all over the world to enhance their brands and their go-to-market strategies. She currently leads the America operations of UNLEASH, the world's largest event organizer for the Future of Work and HR Technology. She sits on the corporate boards of NetForce Global and Moti...2020-04-2000 min
The Lorne Epstein ShowSola Osinoiki From UNLEASH Paris 2019 Sola Osinoiki's career has spanned over 20 years and included managing HR systems implementations for over 20 years. He has been consulting major international clients and focuses on customer business needs and translated them into HR solutions that impact the business's bottom line. He is currently solving business issues across the HR Lifecycle using artificial intelligence. You can follow Sola at @joshpub Podcast Hosted by Lore Epstein Audio Engineering by Afotey Odai2020-04-2000 min
The Lorne Epstein ShowMark Barlow From UNLEASH Paris 2019Mark Barlow is a serial technology entrepreneur who founded AppLearn in 2011. AppLearn has pioneered its Digital Adoption Platform technology, which is used by many of the Fortune Global 2000, including Toyota, Prudential, and American Express. He was invited by Queen Elizabeth II to attend a Celebration of the Best of British Technology at Buckingham Palace and asked to advise the Government by the UK Chief Technology Advisor, and Lord Francis Maude. In this lively and engaging talk, Mark Barlow will explain why it's not enough to rely on the application you've chosen to use for your b...2020-04-2000 min
The Lorne Epstein ShowJora Gill From UNLEASH Paris 2019Jora Gill is the Chief Digital Officer of SHL. SHL provides people insights - motivations, personalities, and cognitive to help teams and organizations face the transformation changes required for this disruptive world. Previous to joining SHL, Jora was the chief digital officer at The Economist, where he helped them transform and grow in the digital space. Jora has also served as the CTO of the rating agency Stand and Poor's and the scientific publisher Elsevier. Podcast Hosted by Lore Epstein Audio Engineering by Afotey Odai2020-04-2000 min
The Lorne Epstein ShowMike Ettling From UNLEASH Paris 2019Mike Ettling is the Chief Executive Officer at Unit4, where he is building highly effective teams, champions diversity, and works to ensure the success of other people. Since his first leadership role in the Boy Scouts, to his executive positions in the technology industry, Mike's career has revolved around elevating people. Mike joined Unit4 to get the market as excited about their approach to enterprise technology. They built systems that change how people experience work. You can follow Mike at @mikeettling Podcast Hosted by Lore Epstein Audio Engineering by Afotey Odai2020-04-2000 min
The Lorne Epstein ShowMatt Charney From UNLEASH Paris 2019Matt Charney is the Chief Content Officer for Allegis Group and is a partner at Recruiting Daily. He also serves as an advisor to over 20 early-stage HR Technology startups, and his blog, Snark Attack, was recently named one of the world's top 20 business blogs by WordPress. He apologies in advance if you're offended. Podcast Hosted by Lore Epstein Audio Engineering by Afotey Odai2020-04-2000 min
The Lorne Epstein ShowMark Brandau From UNLEASH Paris 2019Mark Brandau is a principal analyst on Forrester's CIO team. He focuses on human capital management, including core HR and payroll, time and attendance; workforce planning; recruiting and onboarding; performance management; talent development and learning, succession planning, people analytics, and total rewards. He also participates in and contributes to employee experience, including the future of work. Podcast Hosted by Lore Epstein Audio Engineering by Afotey Odai2020-04-2000 min
The Lorne Epstein ShowHung Lee from UNLEASH Paris 2019Hung Lee is the Editor of the newsletter Recruiting Brainfood, which leads the industry in providing relevant and well-researched information to help the talent acquisition community.Hung is an industry professional with over fifteen years of experience as an agency recruiter, Recruitment manager, Internal Head of Talent, recruitment trainer, founder of award-winning online recruiting platform WorkShape.io, and now Editor and Community builder at Recruiting Brainfood - the best weekly newsletter in recruitment. Hung lives and works in London @HungLee Podcast Hosted by Lore Epstein Audio Engineering by Afotey Odai2020-04-2000 min
The Lorne Epstein ShowJohnny Campbell CEO of Social Talent From UNLEASH Paris 2019Johnny Campbell is the co-founder and CEO of SocialTalent, the online learning experience platform that has trained more recruiters than any other company in the world. Having launched the word "Ninja" into the lexicon of recruiters across the globe, Johnny admits he has zero martial arts skills but claims he can play martial arts of recruiting to help any recruiter become a ninja at their job. Johnny is the father of four boys and would be nothing without his patient wife, Jill. Follow Johnny at @johnnycampbell Podcast Hosted by Lore Epstein Audio Engineering by ...2020-04-2000 min
The Lorne Epstein ShowPeter Heinssen From UNLEASH Paris 2019Peter Hinssen is a thought leader about radical innovation, leadership, and the impact of digital on society and business. He lectures at various business schools such as London Business School (UK) and MIT in Boston. Peter founded nexxworks to help organizations thrive in The Day After Tomorrow. Peter said, "Neither technology nor the disruption that comes with it is an exogenous force over which humans have no control. All of us are responsible for guiding its evolution, in the decisions we make daily as citizens, consumers, and investors." Peter said, "Budgets is my favorite time of...2020-04-2000 min
The Lorne Epstein ShowMarc Coleman CEO of UNLEASH GroupMarc Coleman is becoming a legend in the Human Resource space. His vision for people-centric thinking is contagious among the largest corporations in the world. He is the Founder & CEO of UNLEASH Group, which hosts three global conferences about human beings in the workplace. Marc is passionate about building a global community on the Future of Work & HR Technology, where people are inspired to do good, thrive, and have fun making the world a better place. In 2017, the company was listed on Inc. 5000 - the world's fastest-growing companies in the top 30% and 357% growth average over 3yrs. 2020-04-2000 min
The Lorne Epstein ShowEP 95 - How to Create an Effective Employment Brand with Alyssa GiosciaAlyssa Gioscia, Senior Client Success Manager for CareerArc, helps clients automate hiring procedures so they can save time and money. She says CareerArc aims to help companies automate “where a human doesn’t really need to exist.” To accomplish this, she says “We’re looking at making the HR funnel more like the sales funnel, where it’s automated at the top….” Among the tools CareerArc offers are automated job listings; a tool called “Engage,” which allows companies to build out custom content; and “candidate care,” which allows employers to follow-up with and stay in touch with job candidates they didn’t hire. Giosci...2020-04-2000 min
The Lorne Epstein ShowEP 94 -Gerry Crispin – What Burning Man Taught Me About Community BuildingTo call Gerry Crispin a leader in the field of recruitment and human resources is akin to saying the sun is hot. On his LinkedIn page, Crispin describes himself as a “life-long student of hiring with a passion for conversations” about the recruiting process. Crispin and his business partner, Mark Mehler, founded CareerXroads in 1995. He has long been interested in building communities and in this episode of The Lorne Epstein Show we talk about his experience at “Burning Man,” a cultural event every summer that brings tens of thousands of people to the Black Rock Desert about 100 miles northeast of Reno, N...2020-04-1300 min
The Lorne Epstein ShowEP 93 - Josh Gampel Shares His Thoughts On How To Recruit Effectively.When an employee tells Josh Gampel, the CEO of Recruitics, that he or she is leaving the agency, he may go out and celebrate with them. Sometimes he’s happy that they have been able to use the skills they learned at Recruitics to find another job; sometimes he’s happy that someone who wasn’t a good fit for his company has found a work situation that may be a better fit. On this episode of The Lorne Epstein Show, Gampel says he believes in “purpose” on the job. “I think purpose is the key driver of everything we do.” Recr...2020-04-0600 min
The Lorne Epstein ShowEP 92 - Smart Phones, Jobs and Videotape: Using Social Media to Attract Job Candidates With Abby CheesmanLorne and Abby Cheesman, co-founder and CFO of Skill Scout, talk about how you can make free videos that will engage job candidates and help them learn about your workplace by bringing jobs to life. And it’s relatively simply. Abby says all you need is “a smartphone, a microphone to get good audio, a way to stabilize your shot, and then you can produce videos that are much higher quality than you might think". Here’s one of her pro video tips: "flip your camera horizontally as it captures double the resolution." Abby says that "Candidates want to hear st...2020-03-3000 min
The Lorne Epstein ShowLauryn Sargent – Moments That MatterLauryn Sargent loves a good story. Who doesn’t? So, in 2011 she co-founded Stories Incorporated, a marketing firm that helps companies recruit by using the company’s employees to sell their workplace to job applicants. Stories uses multiple platforms, including videos and blog posts, to get the word out. The key, Sargent says, is to tell a story that is “not generic.” Sargent says they want to “highlight the moments that matter to employees”. Among those moments, she says, they ask current employees to talk about the moment they knew they made the right decision to work at that company. Sarge...2020-03-2300 min
The Lorne Epstein ShowGreater Humanity with Torin Ellis. How to cultivate a culture of diversity and inclusion in your companyWhen asked about the return on investment for diversity and inclusion, Torin Ellis says, “I tell them…that the ROI for pursuing D&I is Greater Humanity. That greater sign and then the word humanity and if that's not enough to move you then I'm not really sure what's going to move you to build better high-performing more diverse representative teams.” Torin Ellis Ellis is a Human Capital Strategist and the host of “Career Mix,” a weekly show on Sirius XM. He also runs a “progressive” boutique firm that focuses on D&I. He says, “Too many people feel like D&I is only...2020-03-1600 min
The Lorne Epstein ShowKara Yarnot Talks About Aligning Your Recruiting With a Process“It always comes down to process,” according to Kara Yarnot, Vice President of Strategic Consulting Services at HireClix, a boutique recruitment advertising and consulting firm. Yarnot says “Time to fill is one of the most [evil] metrics we have in talent acquisition. The primary reason is that it actually drives the wrong behavior…” because recruiters are evaluated on how long it takes to fill a position, rather than on filling positions that are “going to have the biggest business impact.” Yarnot says HireClix focuses on evaluating the total talent acquisition process for companies because all the areas “play off each other…It al...2020-03-1000 min
The Lorne Epstein ShowEP 71 - What are Benefit Corporations and How Can They Help YouRep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) represents Maryland’s eighth district in the U.S. House of Representatives. He was first elected in 2016. Prior to that he served as a member of the Maryland State Senate for three terms. He has also taught constitutional law at American University’s College of Law in Washington, D.C. Jim Epstein is the Chairman of EFO Capital Management. As a philanthropist, he has been a supporter of the benefit corporation movement and has worked with non-profit groups. He is also a founder of Blue Ridge Produce in Virginia, which sells regionally gown produce to loca...2020-02-2000 min
The Lorne Epstein ShowEP 68 - Sexual Harassment in the Workplace with Johnny CampbellIn October of 2017, the New York Times reported that Harvey Weinstein was battling allegations of sexual harassment and unwanted sexual contact, and had reached at least eight settlements with women. This event fueled the #MeToo and #TimesUp movements bringing greater national awareness to the degree to which women are being sexually harassed in the workplace and what people are doing to address it. Today we are hearing from experts about sexual harassment in the workplace. We will touch on what policies have not been working, what our guests are doing to create healthier work environments, and what...2020-02-2000 min
The Lorne Epstein ShowEP 67 - Workplace Augmented Reality (AR) UNLEASHWhile the discussion about augmented reality (AR) has been focused on the incredible potential this technology will present in years to come across all aspects of our lives, what receives less attention is that AR is delivering results today. Guest Roy Ashok CEO of DAQRI shares how DAQRI’s professional-grade AR products are currently being deployed to enhance workforce effectiveness and employee experience. Plus, he provides examples of how workforce augmentation will be critical to keep pace with the ever-increasing rate of change in the workplace. This episode of The Lorne Epstein Show, recorded on lo...2020-02-2000 minThe Lorne Epstein ShowEP 66 - How to Go Digital Successfully UNLEASHWe are living in a world where four out of every five companies are embarking upon a digital transformation. However, there’s a big gap between what digital transformation actually is and what most businesses think it is. That has a lot to do with most companies failing to adopt a digital culture. Guest Donna Murdoch, Global Head of Learning Technology and Innovation for S&P Global Ratings, discusses two multi-pronged digital transformation programs S&P Global Ratings is running successfully and how! This episode of The Lorne Epstein Show, recorded on location at the UNL...2020-02-2000 minThe Lorne Epstein ShowEP 65 - Workplace Culture 2.0 UNLEASHDo you want to design an intentional culture that drives winning results and captivates your organization in a way that delivers unparalleled enthusiasm and positivity? Silly question but most organizations have issues building and maintaining an effective workplace culture. Plus, they don’t recognize the role technology often plays in this process. Guests Diane Adams, global culture change consultant and Jennifer Vaughan is a Digital Strategist at TMP Worldwide discuss how to build a captivating workplace culture one step at a time and put processes AND technology in place that helps your culture thrive! Th...2020-02-2000 minThe Lorne Epstein ShowEP 64 - What HR Technology Can do to Drive Change UNLEASHSo many companies have approached diversity and inclusion from a perspective of compliance. But recently many are starting to shift their focus and are now taking a more strategic approach to diversity and inclusion. This allows an organization to bring their people together and bring out the best in their people. This episode of The Lorne Epstein Show, recorded on location at the UNLEASH America show in Las Vegas, features guests Janine Truitt, Chief Innovations Officer at Talent Think Innovations, LLC and Founder of The Aristocracy of HR and Stacia Sherman Garr, Co-founder and Principal Analyst at RedThread Research. 2020-02-2000 minThe Lorne Epstein ShowEP 63 - The Human Side of Human Resources UNLEASHThe stories of the 'humans' of human resources are often lost in the bigger picture that's predominantly dominated by the analytics that guide the strategic direction of the company. And those stories continue to fade into the background as companies focus on business needs, revenue goals and stakeholder value. But guests Robin Schooling and Bill Boorman believe that when companies balance the human element with the business strategy that not only helps retain sustainable competitive advantage but also has a positive impact beyond the workplace. @RobinSchooling @BillBoorman This episode of The Lorne Epstein Show, recorded on location...2020-02-2000 minThe Lorne Epstein ShowEP 62 - Effective Tech Implementations--They DO Exist! UNLEASHAccording to Gartner, 75% of digital transformations are going to fail. One of the main reasons is that new technology implementations are ineffective in large part because the employees using the technology do not know HOW to use the technology, even after being trained. Raj Sundarason, Global Head, HR Line of Business at WalkMe discusses how companies can ensure the ROI on the technology investments they make are realized, simply by giving employees’ real-time onboarding guidance. Their use of new technology is immediate and effective! @RSundarason This episode of The Lorne Epstein Show, recorded on...2020-02-2000 minThe Lorne Epstein ShowEP 61 - Behind the Scenes of LinkedIn's New Talent Insights Solutions UNLEASHTalent continues to become the sustainable competitive advantage companies have in their marketplace. And LinkedIn continues to be a source for finding great talent. However, with 550 million members and growing, the data available goes well beyond filling open positions. Guest Dan Francis, LinkedIn Senior Product Manager discusses how LinkedIn has embarked on a real-time mission to use data and insights to build talent strategy and supercharge the recruiter! Whether it be developing sourcing strategies to prepare for hiring manager conversations or informing decisions on where to open a new office, LinkedIn Talent Insights, coming in late 2018, is...2020-02-2000 minThe Lorne Epstein ShowEP 59 - Unleashing the Power of Recruiting Technology UNLEASHRecruiting these days is MUCH different than what recruiting looked like even 5 years ago. Specifically, the candidate experience is more important than ever before! Technology and Big Data are key. But both have their own challenges coupled with new and upcoming data privacy issues. Guests Rebecca Carr, VP, Product at SmartRecruiters and Bill Boorman, Founder of #tru conferences, discuss the current state of recruiting and what to expect in the next few years. @rjmeissner @BillBoorman This episode of The Lorne Epstein Show, recorded on location at the UNLEASH America Conference in Las Vegas in May brou...2020-02-2000 minThe Lorne Epstein ShowEP 58 - The Work of the Future of Work UNLEASHGuests Julie Knight-Ludvigson, CMO of Topia a technology firm that helps company literally move their employees around the world and China Gorman, Managing Director for UNLEASHGroup America, join Lorne to discuss how work has changed and will continue to do so. From finding and keeping the best talent (wherever they may be and letting them work from where ever they are), to creating an engaging environment and company culture for a distributed workforce, and implementing the technology AND mindset that makes the workplace of the future possible, this episode explores the characteristics that make the future of work, work--especially sinc...2020-02-2000 minThe Lorne Epstein ShowEP 57 - Blockchain’s Impact on HR Processes UNLEASHEinstein said, “Whoever is careless with the truth in small matters cannot be trusted with important matters.” Today’s digital data is constantly exchanged in supposedly secure and trusted environments, yet history shows that no system is unhackable. HR has seen corrupted data, altered records and falsified credentials. Blockchain has emerged as proven strategy against data corruption and in restoring trust. Guest Yvette Cameron, Founder of NextGen Insights, reviews how companies are applying Blockchain to HR processes, from seemingly small use cases to those with broadest enterprise impact. @YvetteCameron This episode of The Lorne Epstein Show...2020-02-2000 min
The Lorne Epstein ShowEP 56 - Work Works When You Unleash Employees' Potential UNLEASHMarc Coleman, Founder & CEO of UNLEASH Group (formerly HR Tech World & HRN Europe) is on a mission to help companies UNLEASH the potential in employees by changing how we work. Marc's passion is for building a global community on the Future of Work & Technology where people can be inspired, thrive, feel safe yet challenged, have fun and help make the world a better place. Lorne got a chance to catch up with Marc at the recent UNLEASH Conference last month in Las Vegas, NV. From the impact of happy employees to tech's impact on employees, Marc provides insights and a roadmap lea...2020-02-2000 min
The Lorne Epstein ShowEP 55 - Unleashing Your Digital Mindset UNLEASHIn this first in a series of podcasts from the #UNLEASH18 conference, Lorne interviews Jason Averbook, well-known thought leader and keynote speaker in the area of human resources. Jason is the CEO and Co-Founder of Leapgen, a consulting firm that helps companies shape their future workplace. Jason focuses on the impact technology has in the workplace and works with executives to deliver services to employees that meet and in some cases exceed the expectations of the workforce. Follow Jason on Twitter @jasonaverbook and @Leapgen2020-02-2000 min
The Lorne Epstein ShowEP 54 - What does it take to Get a Federal Security ClearanceThe process to get, maintain and defend a security clearance is an involved one. Which is not surprising. What is surprising is some of the nuances that can impact whether or not an individual receives or keeps their clearance. Using a variety of interesting scenarios, this week's podcast explores the world of security clearances and what you need to know to prepare for a clearance application and how to respond to administrative actions including security clearance appeals. Plus, you learn answers to questions like, "What do the polygraph and Wonder Woman have in common?" You w...2020-02-2000 min
The Lorne Epstein ShowEP 53 - Christian Dorsey and Jonathan Aberman discuss Amazon moving to Arlington VirginiaThere's a small company out of Seattle called Amazon that is interested in Arlington as a possible location for their second headquarters. There are a variety of opinions on the pros and cons including the addition of knowledge-working jobs, the economic impact, increased traffic congestion, displacement of certain workers, and diversification of industry in the region. While the world waits to hear where Amazon HQ2 ends up, this week's guests provide perspective to prepare us for what is a very real (and near-term) possibility. Christian Dorsey is a go...2020-02-2000 min
The Lorne Epstein ShowEP 52 - Worker Cooperative started by Formerly Incarcerated Juan ReidOne of our most powerful podcasts to date, Juan Reid and Allison Basile share their amazing stories as well as their journey to meeting one another and starting Tightshift Coop, a worker coop of returning citizens and at risk youth. More than just top quality affordable labor services, they provide hope and meaning to their labor force! Moving and inspirational, this podcast provides perspective on how work can work for everyone! Allison Basile believes in the inherent kindness, generosity, and genius in all people, and spends her days creating the spaces that bring those qualities o...2020-02-2000 minThe Lorne Epstein ShowEP 51 - How to Write a ResumeLong gone are the days of writing a one-size-fits-all resume that can simply be sent out to a variety of employers. In fact, in the digital age, writing your resume is just one aspect of your application process. But it's the cornerstone. Experts China Gorman and Amanda Augustine break down the most important components of writing a resume that captures your accomplishments specific to the job/ industry you're applying for, matches your LinkedIn profile, will not be filtered out by an Applicant Tracking System(ATS) and that will land you an interview. Plus, find resume sa...2020-02-2000 min
The Lorne Epstein ShowEP 50 - How do we Adapt to Job Insecurity with Allison PughThis week we hear from Allison Pugh on her experiences of how people adapt to economic trends such as insecurity, commercialization, overwork, and risk impacts their relationships at work and in intimate life. There has been a trend towards “Othering” – that is, identifying people we deem “not one of us”. We make them seem so different than ourselves, making it easier to dismiss them as being in some way less human, and less worthy of respect and dignity, than we are. Allison Pugh is a Professor of Sociology at the University of Virginia. H...2020-02-2000 min
The Lorne Epstein ShowEP 49 - What is Universal Basic Income and Why Andrew Yang wanted to Have it?The conversation (and debate) around income inequality and the shrinking middle class has been getting louder over the years. Known as Universal Basic Income, a livable minimum wage has been a growing part of the narrative both domestically and internationally. But what are the pros and cons of a livable, unconditional government guaranteed wage? Experts Steven Shafarman and Veronique de Rugy dive into the impact universal income could have on current welfare programs, poverty, gender equality, and employment as well as how it will be funded and its influence on economic gr...2020-02-1800 min
The Lorne Epstein ShowEP 48 - Workforce of the Future will include BlockchainKatherine Foster is the Executive Director of Blockchain Labs for Open Collaboration (BLOC), and an advisor to global startups, the World Bank and many international programs. She was a Diplomat on Human Security and International Trade including the NAFTA, and Business Lead for Europe's Innovation and Entrepreneurship Initiative. Katherine is a driving force in the Financial Technology and Blockchain community. You can follow Katherine on Twitter @foster_change Podcast Hosted by Lorne Epstein Audio Engineering by Afotey Odai Check Lorne out on Twitter and LinkedIn for more tips and recommendations on a...2020-02-1800 min
The Lorne Epstein ShowEP 47 - How we can Fix Sexual Harassment in the Workplace Dr. Karyn Trader-Leigh is the CEO of KTA Global Partners and she consults on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and Strategy. Karyn helps organizations with transformative practices, culture change, gender equity & unconscious bias. She is an Executive coach and offers coach certification training for the International Coaching Community. She and her husband lived in a war-torn country in Africa. @ktaglobal After a long career in the federal government with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Carolyn Wheeler joined the employment and civil rights firm--Katz, Marshall & Banks in August 2015. She is currently litigating two Title 9 sexual harassment and assault c...2020-02-1800 min
The Lorne Epstein ShowEP 46 - Preparing the Next Generation for JobsListen to my heroes, Becca Leech - a teacher from Tennessee who is a rock star of a human being and Rafael Alvarez who helps students make a life for themselves. Both of these amazing people are leading the way in education and I think you will learn about what YOU and I can do to help. Becca Leech received a Fulbright Distinguished Award in Teaching to the United Kingdom in order to research upper secondary educational options. In England she focused on apprenticeships and now brings those ideas to students in rural Warren County T...2020-02-1700 min
The Lorne Epstein ShowEP 45 - Work Better Day’s in the OfficeSteve Polo is the Managing Partner at OPX, a design consultancy whose mission is to help companies work better. Through embracing a culture of innovation and thought leadership, OPX has been able to pursue new avenues to help their clients, such as developing software and, most recently, hosting an event called Work Better Day. Held this past September, the event included inspiring speakers and exercises that allowed attendees to interact, share their stories, and explore ideas around working better. You can follow Steve on Twitter at @polo_IOE Podcast Hosted by Lorne Epstein A...2020-01-2300 min
The Lorne Epstein ShowEP 44 - Getting an Apprenticeship in Washington DCA nationally recognized leader in government administration, Odie Donald II is responsible for more than 300,000 people finding employment through government programs, resulting in $3B+ being directly reinvested in the US economy in his career. Currently he is the City Manager/CAO of the City of South Fulton Georgia, previously holding the title of Director of the DC Department of Employment Services, He directed $80M+ in active capital projects and $150M+ in district and federal funds for workforce development, training, unemployment compensation, universal paid leave, and labor standards enforcement. You can follow Odie on Twitter at @odo...2020-01-2300 min
The Lorne Epstein ShowEP 43 - Daniel Pink on the Science of TimingThis episode of "The Lorne Epstein Show" features an interview with Daniel Pink, author of the new book, "WHEN: The Scientific Secrets of Perfect Timing” as we discuss the science of timing and when we should do certain things! His other books include the long-running New York Times bestsellers, "DRIVE," "TO SELL IS HUMAN," and "A WHOLE NEW MIND." Dan's books have won multiple awards and have been translated into 35 languages. He lives with his family in Washington, DC. You can follow Dan on Twitter at @DanielPink Podcast Hosted by Lorne Epste...2020-01-2300 min
The Lorne Epstein ShowEP 42 - Influence of Artificial Intelligence in your JobThis week's episode is on the emerging use of Artificial Intelligence in the workplace -- and what it means for business, including hiring and managing people. Join me this week on The Lorne Epstein Show as you hear from: Al Naqvi is the pioneer of the field of Applied Artificial Intelligence in business and strategy and is the CEO of American Institute of Artificial Intelligence. His goal is to democratize artificial intelligence responsibly. He has developed a large knowledge base for the field, culminating in the development of a dozen courses in applied artificial intelligence. @th...2020-01-2300 min
The Lorne Epstein ShowEP 41 - Generations in the Job Market Share their SecretsThis episode of The Lorne Epstein Show talks about linking the next generations to jobs. Our guests this week are: Mahan Tavakoli was the Founding Executive Director of Genesys Works here in Washington, DC. Now he is the CEO for Strategic Leadership Ventures. Mahan is a highly accomplished executive with a multi-faceted background in global operations management, sales and professional services. During his career with Dale Carnegie, Mahan turned around underperforming operations on five continents. Now he is focused on bringing success to children’s education. @mahany James Williams is an Associ...2020-01-2300 min
The Lorne Epstein ShowEP 40 - Branding Yourself is EasyWhat does it take to have a personal brand? Find out here on The Lorne Epstein show with my branding experts Melanie Spring and Phil Strazzulla I have known Melanie for almost ten years and have been trying to get her on the show since we started. One thing I can say is that when she walks into a room, she lights it up. She will make you want to be her best friend, yet when she gets to know enough of your story, she’ll push you outside of your box. @melaniespring 2020-01-1700 minThe Lorne Epstein ShowEP 39 - Values Driven Company work is Awesome - Worker CoopsHow would you like to work at a company that is values-driven and puts workers and community benefits at the core of their purpose? On today’s show, worker cooperative experts Michael Alden Peck and Vernon Oakes explain what a cooperative is and how you can have one. Michael is the co-founder and executive director of 1Worker1Vote, an economic development non-profit focusing on expanding widespread and deepened worker ownership through Mondragon cooperative worker principles. Michael also serves as Mondragon’s North America delegate and as a corporate advisory board member of the...2020-01-1700 min
The Lorne Epstein ShowEP 38 - How to get a Response to your Resume?How many times have you applied for a job only to hear nothing in return? I have heard from thousands of people that it feels like my resume goes into a black hole. This is a horrible experience and one that I want to help you avoid, as does my amazing guests from Volkswagen. Megan Joseph, and Toni Buchanan share their tips and secrets for getting noticed by the hiring manager. Megan is a Talent Acquisition Specialist with Volkswagen Group of America supporting the recruiting activity for Audi, Lamborghini, Bentley, and Bu...2020-01-1700 min
The Lorne Epstein ShowEP 37 - Solving the Skills GapThe Bureau of Labor Statistics calculated that there are now more jobs than there are working people. So why are there still so many people unemployed? How can we solve it? A major blocker for people is the skills gap, which means many people don’t have the skills needed for today’s available jobs. There is another blocker that those of us with first world problems don’t see. There is a culture bubble that these people live in which prevents them from finding out how to get the skills they need. This is demonst...2020-01-1700 min
The Lorne Epstein ShowEP 36 - Being a Journalist TodayJournalism is being attacked as “fake news” by American’s who do not believe that the media should be trusted. This is a problem for democracy. The purpose of the press is to act as a check on the power of politicians, corporations, and those with influence. They can be the linchpin to uncovering criminal and unethical behavior. Consider how the free press covered these events and brought reform and justice to government and business. 1902: Ida Tarbell profiles John D. Rockefeller and the Standard Oil Company 1969: Seymour Hersh exposes the My Lai massacre and cov...2020-01-1700 min
The Lorne Epstein ShowEP 35 - Sexual Harassment in the WorkplaceToday’s show is a little harder to discuss. Sharifa Gomez (HR Professional) and Carolyn Wheeler (Employment Lawyer) walked into the WERA studios to share with me their thoughts and expertise about Sexual Harassment in the workplace. Sharifa Gomez is an HR Professional in the U.S. and Canada, with over a dozen years of experience dealing with people in the workplace. She is the Executive Director for the Northern Virginia Society for Human Resource Management and is the Principal at Jomez Consulting. Carolyn Wheeler was an appellate attorney at the EEOC...2020-01-1700 min
The Lorne Epstein ShowEp 34 - Being Authentic at WorkWilliam Tincup is the President of RecruitingDaily. He lives at the intersection of Human Resources and technology. William is a writer, speaker, advisor, consultant, investor, storyteller and teacher. He serves on the Board of Advisors as well as Board of Directors for 20 HR technology startups. Follow William on Twitter @williamtincup Podcast Hosted by Lorne Epstein Audio Engineering by Afotey Odai Check Lorne out on Twitter and LinkedIn for more tips and recommendations on all things HR!2020-01-1700 min
The Lorne Epstein ShowEP 33 - Branding YourselfHow do you brand yourself? This concept of personal brand has been around for a few years and yet still many of us don’t know what to do to understand and leverage our brand for our betterment. Today, Ed Barrientos, and Matt Charney and yours truly discuss how to brand yourself. Ed is the CEO of Brazen Technologies a high-growth tech company that has developed software to help companies recruit and hire as well as assist associations in connecting with their members. Ed is a well-known serial entrepreneur and angel inve...2020-01-1700 min
The Lorne Epstein ShowEP 32 - Peter Hinssen Talks About the best Organizational StructuresJoin me as I speak with Peter Hinssen as he reveals the future of organizational structures. Peter is a serial entrepreneur, advisor, keynote speaker and author, Peter is one of the most sought-after thought leaders on radical innovation, leadership and the impact of all things digital on society and business. He lectures at various business schools such as London Business School (UK) and MIT in Boston. Peter has founded Nexxworks to help organizations become fluid, innovate and thrive in The Day After Tomorrow. Peter can be found on his website. Podcast Hosted by Lorne Epstein2020-01-1700 minThe Lorne Epstein ShowEP 31 - I Was Laid Off Now What?While the labor market is tight, I am sure you know someone who has been laid off from their job. It is a very stressful and complicated time in a person’s life. Today we have our experts Michelle Vitus and Tim Wenzel giving you tips on what to do when you get laid off. Michelle is Founder & CEO of Slate Advisers, a career transition services platform that helps people transition to their next job. Michelle was Director of Business Development for two venture-backed energy efficiency companies, Serious Energy and SCIenergy. Michelle holds an MBA fro...2020-01-1600 min
The Lorne Epstein ShowEP 30 - Technology’s Impact and the FBIJerome Ternynck is the CEO and founder of SmartRecruiters, a SaaS based Applicant Tracking tool that recruiters use all over the world. In his words: “I am an entrepreneur with his heart in recruiting and soul in technology. Passionate for what I do, hate status quo, love innovation especially when it reaches disruption. My goal is to bring the economy to its full potential by removing friction in the labor market.” Bob Blake is the Chief of Staff for the FBI’s IT Applications and Data Division. The division is responsible for enterprise applications supporting the FBI...2020-01-1600 minThe Lorne Epstein ShowEP 29 - How do you get a C Level JobHave you been working for a while and keep wondering when it will be your turn to be a CEO, CMO, CFO, (fill in the blank)? There are hundreds of thousands of amazing leadership roles at the Vice Presidents’ level and above. The secrets of getting there are revealed by my guests Jonathan Edwards and Kara Yarnot. Jonathan is the Vice President for Executive Search at Wilson HCG. He was a member of the Talent Acquisition Leadership Team at Red Hat and the Head of Executive Recruiting globally. Prior he was an Associate and Research Lea...2020-01-1600 minThe Lorne Epstein ShowEP 28 - Are Robots Taking Your Jobs Away?The workplace of 40 years ago had jobs for secretaries, elevator operators, mailroom clerks, and technology like Dictaphones and typewriters. All of these are gone and will never return. What do we do now at work that will be gone in 5 years or 10 years? Join me and Daniel Kline – reporter, and Cathy Barrera Chief Economic Adviser for ZipRecruiter as we have a deep discussion of Robots and Jobs. Daniel has been writing since his early 20’s and now shares stories about consumer goods, technology, careers, and breaking news for The Motley Fool. His latest book, "Worst Ideas...2020-01-1600 min
The Lorne Epstein ShowEP 27 - How to Motivate Recruiters and other PeopleAt HR Tech World in San Francisco, I was lucky enough to sit down with Johnny Campbell and Bill Boorman (both from the other side of the pond) to hear what they think motivates people. This is an insightful and interesting conversation from two men with a good deal of experience in leading others. Bill is a recovering recruiter and currently leads innovation and technology at reallinks and running #tru events, as well as advising a range of talent technology start-ups. Johnny Campbell is the CEO of Social Talent. Over 20,000 recruiters and...2020-01-1600 min
The Lorne Epstein ShowEP 26 - How to Dress for an InterviewThis week we learn what clothing to wear to a job interview. My guests Betsy Fisher and Christina Pham share their best tips for men and women. Listen to this to learn how to dress to get hired. Betsy opened her boutique, Betsy Fisher Inc., in 1988 because she couldn’t find an interview suit. As a new college graduate, she was not interested in the big-shouldered suits with floppy bow ties than in style. Her husband Lyle joined the business in 1994, and their two daughters, now 20 and 17, claim the back room of their Dupont Circle stor...2020-01-1500 min
The Lorne Epstein ShowEP 25 - The Problem With JobsIn today’s show I get to speak to two of my go-to guys when it comes to understanding the nature of work and talent acquisition. Gerry Crispin and Lou Adler are experienced and wise to the nature of jobs. We examine what challenges remain in the workplace and the fundamental underpinnings that have kept employee engagement stagnant/what can be done about it. Gerry is a life-long recruiting student and the co-founder of CareerXroads, a community of Talent Acquisition leaders from more than 100 multinational employers who share strategies and practices. Gerry is also the co...2020-01-1500 min
The Lorne Epstein ShowEP 24 - Military Transitions One year laterJoin me as we discuss the paths two veterans take to bring themselves back to the work-force after a career in the military. Captain Brendan Devine (Ret.) was on our show last year and got a job from being on air and soon to be separating Captain Gregory Procaccini share their stories. Brendan is a returning guest to the show and a proud former active duty Marine Officer who separated from the Marines in June of 2016. He is consulting to the Marine Corps to support the relocation of Marines in the pacific. J...2020-01-1400 min
The Lorne Epstein ShowEP 23 - How can you have an Impact at WorkJoin me and Paul Costello as we discuss the secrets of making meaning at work. What will make your work a more satisfying experience? Paul Costello is the president and founder of New Story Leadership. Paul has been a lifelong educator, writer and recognized world expert in the area of narrative practice. In addition, he has worked as the founding director of The Center for Narrative Studies. He also designed trainings and leadership programs that use the power of stories for transformative change, most notably in peace programs including the Washington Ireland Program, South African I...2020-01-1400 min
The Lorne Epstein ShowEP 22 - Uselessness of Job InterviewsJason Dana wrote an article entitled The Utter Uselessness of Job Interviews in the New York Times this past April. I found it very interesting and wanted to have him on the show to discuss this in more depth, which we did with the help of talent acquisition expert Mike Bruni. Mike has been in the talent acquisition space for over 20 years. He has sharpened his skills in Human Resources and finding great people to work in the National Security Industry. Since 1997 Mike as led teams in recruiting and Veteran Outreach. @mikebruni ...2020-01-1400 min
The Lorne Epstein ShowEP 21 - What is AI with Jen GolbeckIn this episode we hear from data analytics expert Dr. Jen Golbeck, an Associate Professor at the University of Maryland, on how companies are using data to hire you. Jen is a leader in social media research and science communication. She began studying social media on the web a decade ago. She is a pioneer in the field of social data analytics, which is discovering people’s hidden attributes from their online behavior, and a leader in creating human-friendly security and privacy systems. She can be followed on twitter. @jengolbeck Podcast Host...2020-01-1400 min
The Lorne Epstein ShowEP 20 - Change Makers Changing the WorldAshoka was formed in 1980 by Bill Drayton with the mission of investing in the people and creating patterns of collaborative entrepreneurship, which are necessary in an ‘everyone’s a changemaker’ world. Or to put another way, make the world a better place by teaching people to create positive change. Who can argue with that? On today’s episode Bill and I chat about all sorts of things economy and his wisdom and insights are wonderful to absorb. Bill is found and current CEO of Ashoka. Ashoka launches and unites the world’s leading so...2020-01-0800 min
The Lorne Epstein ShowEP 19 - Unconscious Bias in the Workplace Dr. Karyn Trader-Leigh is the CEO of KTA Global Partners and she consults on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and Strategy. Karyn helps organizations with transformative practices, culture change, gender equity & unconscious bias. She is an Executive coach and offers coach certification training for the International Coaching Community. She and her husband lived in a war-torn country in Africa. @ktaglobal After a long career in the federal government with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Carolyn Wheeler joined the employment and civil rights firm--Katz, Marshall & Banks in August 2015. She is currently litigating two Title 9 sexual harassment and assault c...2020-01-0800 min
The Lorne Epstein ShowEP 18 - Smoking Weed in the WorkplaceThe evolution of the legality of smoking marijuana has kept pace with the other social changes in our society. In today’s episode of You’re Hired we speak with our expert labor lawyer Jim Reidy from Sheehan Phinney and political director for NORML, Justin Strekal. We will explore the current laws and cultural shifts in how the workplace relates to employees who smoke weed. Jim is a partner with Sheehan Phinney Bass & Green in Manchester New Hampshire where he is the chair of their Labor and Employment Practice Group. Jim represents management in all matte...2020-01-0800 min
The Lorne Epstein ShowEP 17 - Candidate ExperienceWhy does applying for a job feel so yucky? For years people like you and me have been applying to jobs and having a lousy experience. We send our resumes in and get no reply. We hear from someone months later or the interviewer asks the lamest questions. All of this is changing as the War for Talent heats up, employers are tuning up their recruiting teams to make the experience more enjoyable and one that you will speak well of. Today my guest experts Eileen Raymond who is the Executive Di...2020-01-0800 min
The Lorne Epstein ShowEP 16 - ImmigrationToday we delve into the subject of what is happening with immigration for highly skilled workers. We will hear from our immigration experts as they share their expertise and personal experiences. Rebecca Peters has worked with the Council for Global Immigration advancing high skilled green card, visa and employment verification reforms with the U.S. Congress, the White House and other federal agencies. She is an advocate for reforming U.S. immigration policy for highly educated professionals. Dawn Lurie is senior counsel in the Immigration Practice Group of Seyfarth Shaw LLP’s. D...2020-01-0800 min
The Lorne Epstein ShowEP 15 - Being a Part-time PoliticianJoin Lorne Epstein as he interviews John Vihstadt and Christian Dorsey along with Falls Church Mayor David Tarter as they share their personal journey with being part-time elected officials. Christian was elected to the Arlington County Board in 2015 continuing two decades of service to the community. Mr. Dorsey also serves on the Board of Directors for the Metro system and the Council of Governments. Professionally, Christian was a senior leader at the Economic Policy Institute, a think tank that promotes economic policies that foster broadly shared prosperity. Mr. Dorsey resides in the Columbia Forest neighborhood w...2020-01-0800 min
The Lorne Epstein ShowEP 14 - Crazy FBI Stories, South Pole Explosions, and a wanted Private Investigator Transporting former Sex WorkersToday on my show we hear adventure stories from FBI Chief Explosives Scientist Kirk Yeager, Adventurer Robert Williscroft, and Private Investigator Alison Caine as they share what it took for them to have these exciting jobs and a few stories from the trenches. Robert is a retired submariner, scientist, and adventurer. He spent time underwater, at the equatorial Pacific, and a year at the Geographic South Pole conducting atmospheric research and he holds a PhD. Kirk has been with the FBI for sixteen years. Currently, he is their Chief Explosives Scientist. Ki...2020-01-0800 min
The Lorne Epstein ShowEP 13 - Stay at Home Mom's Returning to Work with Cat Davis Ahmed and Carol FishmanHow do working moms reclaim their careers? Our expert Carol Fishman Cohen and guests Cat Davis Ahmed and Elisa discuss the paths their lives took from professional to mom and back to being a vibrant working mom. Cat started her career in international development in Cambodia, Bosnia, and at the United Nations in New York, but took many years away from the workplace to be home with her children. Elisa is a marketing professional. While focusing on raising her three kids over a period of nineteen years, she did a shifting mi...2020-01-0800 min
The Lorne Epstein ShowEP 12 - Professional Resume writing with experts Amanda Augustine and Maureen PappasHow many times have you not gotten an interview and wondered if it was because of your resume? You were right. If you are not getting interviews your resume could use repair. Today we get into the details of writing a great resume! As you know I have read tens of thousands of resumes over the last twenty years. Today I am asking Amanda Augustine from TopResume and Maureen Pappas an Executive Recruiter and Founder of Talent Strategy, to go through a resume in specific detail and tell us what the best practice is. 2020-01-0700 min
The Lorne Epstein ShowEP 11 - Difficult conversations in the Workplace explained by Colin McLetchie and David AbramowitzWhen you need to have that hard talk with your boss or coworker, what do you do? Learn how to speak the unspoken at work with Courageous Conversations expert Colin McLetchie. Are you tired of not being able to have the hard conversations with your co-workers, boss, and subordinates? Yea, me too! So I invited Colin to share his tips for making these conversations possible and painless. Colin McLetchie is the president of Five Ways Forward, a leadership coaching and teambuilding firm based here in Arlington. Colin dedicates himself to helping individuals, managers, executives, teams, an...2020-01-0700 min
The Lorne Epstein ShowEP 10 - Unconscious Bias in the Workplace with experts Howard Ross and Leslie TraubWhy do you have bias and how does that affect your work life? Listen to our experts on unconscious bias, Howard Ross and his wife Leslie Traub as we discuss the source and effects of how our brain creates this thing called bias. Howard Ross is a lifelong social justice advocate, and the Founding Partner of Cook Ross, Inc. He is considered one of the world’s seminal thought leaders on identifying and addressing unconscious bias. He is the author of several books including the Washington Post bestseller, Everyday Bias. Leslie Trau...2020-01-0700 min
The Lorne Epstein ShowEP 9 - How to Survive Office Politics with Leigh DeWulf, Nicole Wallace, and Karla MillerJoin us as our experts inform you on how to navigate office politics without getting hurt or hurting others. Leigh DeWulf is a Senior Human Capital and Resources expert with proven track record building programs that maximize human potential in the workplace. She specializes in programs for organizations as they grow from 100 employees and beyond and is currently the Chief Coach and HR Consultant at HR Coach. Karla Miller dispenses advice on workplace dramas and traumas as the Washington Post Magazine's @Work Advice columnist. Karla tackles questions on annoying office mates, bul...2020-01-0700 minThe Lorne Epstein ShowEP 8 - Social Media in the workplace with Johnathan Segal and Shashi BellamkondaJonathan Segal is a lawyer and partner with the Employment Services Group in Philadelphia. He helps employers maximize compliance and minimize legal risk as they pursue their business objectives. And lastly, Jonathan is active in social media, including Twitter. Shashi Bellamkonda is Chief Marketing Officer of Surefire Social and an adjunct faculty member of Georgetown University. Shashi is passionate about helping small businesses grow and has spoken on both Small Business and social media at conferences like SXSW. He has co-authored chapters in two books and has been featured in many others on marketing and s...2020-01-0700 minThe Lorne Epstein ShowEP 7 - Generations in the Workplace with Dr. Robert Del Camp and Joey PriceHear from generation experts Dr. Robert Del Cam, Nicole Wallace, and Joey Price as they talk with Lorne about what the workforce is like now and how to navigate it. Joey Price is the CEO of Jumpstart HR. Most recently, Joey was recognized by the Society of Human Resource Management as one of the country’s Top 30 HR professionals under 30. Dr. Robert DelCampo is the executive director of the Innovation Academy and Rutledge Endowed Professor of Management at the University of New Mexico He has authored seven books and written over 75 acade...2020-01-0700 minThe Lorne Epstein ShowEP 6 - End of Resumes with Torin Ellis and Mark FefferWhy are resumes becoming useless for companies looking to hire? Hear from our experts Mark Feffer, Editor and Publisher at HCM Technology Report, and Torin Ellis, Principal of the Torin Ellis Brand, as they share what companies are doing to hire without the use of resumes. Mark is an award-winning journalist and content expert covering HR, Technology, and data. His work as a journalist, editor and producer is focused on topics related to Human Resources, workforce development, recruitment, analytics, technology, and careers. Has written, edited and produced hundreds of stories, videos, multimedia programs and other content on a...2020-01-0700 min
The Lorne Epstein ShowEP 5 - First 90 days at my new job with Joelle Davis, Ric Fleisher, and Hilary PottsWe discuss what you should do during your first 90 days on your new job to make it a success. How important are those first impressions? Critical! Doctor Joelle Davis Carter is currently the Dean for Student Development at Piedmont Community College located in North Carolina. She has focused on employee performance and strength development and improving collaboration in the workplace environment. Ric Fleisher has over thirty years of experience in start-up and has been leading employees to succeed. He is currently the COO of Manor which is changing the way people buy...2020-01-0700 min
The Lorne Epstein ShowEP 4 - Hiring Felons with Elizabeth Jones Valderrama, Rod Krupicka, and Adryann GlennIn this episode, we hear from the front lines on how you can grow your business and hire people who have been in prison. Elizabeth Jones Valderrama is the Executive Director of Offender Aid and Restoration of Arlington, Alexandria, and Falls Church. Elizabeth has been an integral part of the OAR team since 2003 in various positions. She was born in Costa Rica and moved to Arlington at the age of 9 and earned a BA from the University of Virginia and a Master’s Degree from the University of Phoenix. Rob Krupicka is a for...2020-01-0700 min
The Lorne Epstein ShowEP 3 - Working with a Recruiter to get a Job with Derek Zeller and Steve LevyHow often do you get a call from a recruiter only to be disappointed by not getting the job or having a bad experience? Listen to this episode to learn from two very experienced recruiters on how to work with a recruiter to assure you have a positive experience. For the previous thirteen years, Derek Zeller has been leading federal recruiting hiring professionals who have top-level security clearances for the intelligence community at RMS Lockheed Martin. He is a prolific writer of poetry and on the subject of recruiting as well as using out-of-the-box tactics a...2020-01-0700 minThe Lorne Epstein ShowEP 2 - Veterans Transitioning to the Civilian WorkforceLeading experts in military job transition, Patricia Cole, Captain, U.S. Navy (Ret), from the Military Officers Association of America, Andrew Morton, (former military) and Director of Veterans and Certification Affairs at the Society for Human Resource Management, and jobs expert from Military.com, Karin Childress (wife of military spouse). They combine all of their expertise to help Marine Corps Captain Brendan Devine find a job as he transitions out of the Marine’s into the civilian world. Spoiler Alert: He ends up getting a great job from one of the show guests networking him to the right people....2020-01-0700 minThe Lorne Epstein ShowEP - 1 Career coach with Leigh DeWulf and Paul McFaddenCareer and Life Coach Paul McFadden and Leigh DeWulf clarify and demonstrate the value of having a personal career or life coach. We hear from an actual coaching client Kate Gibbons. Leigh DeWulf is a career coach and HR Consultant with a twenty year track record of creating corporate success by bringing out the best in people. Leigh is a graduate of Virginia Tech and lives the Hokie motto “Ut Prosim” – That I May Serve. She received her career coaching credentials from The Coach Training Institute and holds numerous certifications in human behavior. As C...2020-01-0700 min
The Lorne Epstein ShowHow to Hire Good Sales Reps using Behavioral Analytics.Sales turnover costs your company 1.5 to 2 times their salary and hiring has become more of a challenge in the tight labor market. Learn from SalesFuel, a company that does it best, on how you can determine which sales candidates are going to be a fit for your sales team. In this episode, we hear from C. Lee Smith, the CEO, and Founder of SalesFuel - a Columbus, Ohio-based firm that was named one of the Top 10 Sales Enablement Vendors in 2020 by Selling Power, after ranking in the Top 15 in 2019. Through its unique portfolio of sales too...2019-11-1500 min
Recruitment Automation PodcastWade & Wendy 0015: Live from ERE with Lorne EpsteinLive from ERE, we're talking to Lorne Epstein! Lorne Epstein is the host of the Lorne Epstein show, which is both a Podcast and Washington DC Radio show which discusses the modern workplace. Lorne got his start in recruiting, from which he brings some additional insight. On this episode, we dive into how the recruiting landscape and company culture are changing employee longevity and satisfaction. Note to the Recruitment DNA Devotees: This is our last podcast with crappy sound quality :)2019-11-1319 min
The Lorne Epstein ShowWhat Women Candidates Want From RecruitersWhat we already know about recruiting women: it’s ineffective, insufficient, and often a dismal failure. We acknowledge there's a problem. What we haven’t identified are actionable recruiting solutions. The critical talent-acquisition question is, “What’s so different about hiring women than men?” In this episode, we hear from Margaret Spence who is the CEO of C. Douglas & Associates and Founder of The Employee to CEO Project, which is aimed at empowering organizations to champion pathways to C-Suite Leadership for diverse women. Margaret has had an amazing journey from a career as an insurance adjuster to buildin...2019-11-0100 min
The Lorne Epstein ShowWelcoming the new Executive Director of ATAPToday’s guest is the newly appointed Executive Director for the Association of Talent Acquisition Professionals, Kristen LeBlanc. Kristen is a Certified Association Executive and has helped build many well-known associations through outreach, fundraising and delivering value to members. Welcome to the show Kristine. I should disclose that I am a proud lifetime charter member of ATAP and everyone in the association is super excited to have you lead us. You can follow Kristen at @KristenLLeBlanc Podcast Hosted by Lore Epstein Music and Engineering by Afotey Odai2019-11-0100 min
The Lorne Epstein ShowInnovations in Recruiting from an Amazon Recruiting LeaderIn my hometown of Arlington Virginia, we are all talking about our newest corporate neighbor, Amazon. With me today is the recruiting manager for Amazon Web Services in the Specialty Recruiting Organization, Alan Henshaw. Alan’s mission is to produce and execute innovative ideas that allow Amazon Web Services to hire software engineers more efficiently for Amazon globally. Alan has over a decade of experience in talent acquisition from both corporate and agency environments. He thrives on scaling up recruiting operations. Podcast Hosted by Lore Epstein Music and Engineering by Afotey Odai2019-11-0100 min
The Lorne Epstein ShowMike Brady talks about using Radical Inclusion to Build your BusinessRaise your hand if you have eaten a bowl of Ben and Jerry’s ice cream with brownies? Since the 70’s I have been a fan of Ben and Jerry’s since the ’70s. Well with me today is the leader of the company that bakes those brownies, Mike Brady. Mike is the President and CEO of the Greyston Foundation and Greyston Bakery. Greyston is building on the organization’s 37-year heritage as a leading social enterprise. Greyston is best known for its practice of Open Hiring which embraces an individual’s potential by providing employment opportunities regardless of background or...2019-11-0100 min
The Lorne Epstein ShowAgile Talent Acquisition: A simpler, faster, better model for hiring.I am excited to introduce our guest who flew the furthest distance to be here with us today at ERE DC. She is the Director of Talent Acquisition at Avature, Denise Dresler. Avature, if you have not heard about them (you must be under a software rock) is an HCM software provider serving the United States and the world. They have a strong presence here in the DC area with their federal clients. Denise has helped customers design and implement TA technology solutions and now brings her recruiting expertise in-house and to be Avature’s talent acquisition leader. In he...2019-11-0100 min
The Lorne Epstein ShowCéline Cousteau tells the story of the indigenous people of the Brazilian AmazonLorne interviews Céline Cousteau about her documentary Tribes on the Edge, which is the story of the devastation that is happening to the indigenous peoples in the Vale do Javari region in the heart of the Brazilian Amazon. Céline is a socio-environmental advocate and public figure. She is known for her work as a documentary film director, producer, explorer, artist, public speaker, brand ambassador and designer, and is a frequent panelist at the United Nations in New York. She is the Founder/Director of CauseCentric Productions and Co-Founder/ Chairman of the Board of the Outdoor Film Fellowship. Céline is th...2019-10-2300 min