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REL TalkRecruiting 201 with AJ VollmoellerIn this week’s episode of the RelTalk series, Maria and Michelle once again welcome AJ Vollmoeller. AJ is a tenured recruiter and current staffing agency owner. He’s also a resume writing and career services advisor and the author of ‘How To NOT Get Hired.’ If you’re looking for an insider perspective on recruiting, AJ is your go-to guy.
First, AJ starts by shedding some light on what a job recruiter’s role actually is. As he nicely puts it, recruiters are on your side - they want the best possible outcome for both you and the company. So...
2022-12-1518 minREL TalkApplying and HiringIn this week’s episode, Doug Levin joins Maria and Michelle on the RelTalk series. Doug is the Owner of JobStars, a platform dedicated to delivering top-notch career services for professionals of all industries and experience levels. He's also a certified professional resume writer and a career coach. Doug knows the ins and outs of resume writing, and he’s happy to share his wisdom with the world.
First, Doug talks about the most common mistake that people make when writing their resumes. They overstuff it with graphics and unnecessary content. This can cause issues with applicant tracking systems that...
2022-12-1218 minREL TalkHow Do Applicants Stand Out?Join Maria and Michelle for today’s short REL Talk episode, where they discuss how things have quickly shifted from an employee’s market to an employer’s market. Much of this is due to predictions of an impending recession, but the fourth quarter also plays into it a bit. Where applicants could, during and immediately following COVID, make more demands of potential employers and even had their pick of multiple options, this is no longer the case. Now applicants need to stand out.
Today’s episode is the first in a series, where our hosts plan to spend...
2022-11-0313 minREL TalkThe Impact a Workforce Can MakeIn this week’s episode, Maria and Michelle continue their RelTalk series about the workplace buzzwords, such as quiet firing, quiet quitting, Great Resignation, etc. We’ve been hearing about these buzzwords everywhere lately, but what is really happening? What is changing the world of work? And how can companies discover the root of the problem and stack the odds in their favor? Tune into this episode to get some helpful insight from Maria and Michelle.
They open up the episode by addressing the impact of current world affairs on the working world. From the global pandemic to t...
2022-10-2723 minREL TalkTackling Quiet FiringJoin Maria and Michelle today as they dive deep into another buzzword that has taken the business world by storm - quiet firing. If you haven’t been living under a rock lately, you’ve probably heard about the two popular workplace buzzwords: quiet quitting and quiet firing. But what do these two newly coined terms refer to? Today, we’re going to hear what Maria and Michelle have to say about quiet firing and what managers can do about it before it’s too late.
In this episode of the RELTalk, they start off by explaining these tw...
2022-10-2422 minREL TalkQuiet QuittingJoin Michelle and Maria with their special guest, John, for today’s episode on “quiet quitting”. This phenomenon has been in the news quite a bit lately and it’s been gaining traction. While it is often framed as an employee problem, Michelle and John believe it can also be caused by the employer and the organization.
Since quiet quitting can really affect your business, REL Talk wants to address it, help you understand it, and provide suggestions and tips for how to proactively prevent quiet quitting from happening on your watch. They also recommend an invaluable book for...
2022-10-1326 minREL TalkThe Six C's of OnboardingJoin Maria and Michelle today as they share some effective tips for building an effective onboarding process. Now you may be wondering where to start and what is the first thing you should do. Always ask yourself: what am I trying to achieve in this process? Then, consider the six Cs of a successful onboarding process which Michelle addresses in this episode: culture, connection, clarification, compliance, competence, and confidence.
Next, they proceed to share the seven steps to building a better onboarding process. As Michelle nicely puts it, these steps are the building blocks of onboarding success. A...
2022-10-0635 minREL TalkThe Scoop on OnboardingJoin Maria and Michelle for today’s episode as they discuss some things to consider when onboarding, teaching, and training through your organization. Has what needs to be learned changed or is it the way adults learn that is different these days? You know our hosts have their trademark strong opinions on a topic such as this and are ready to share them with you here today.
They’ll go over a handful of principles, define what they are, why they’re important, and even offer some tips on how to prioritize things so that your organization and wo...
2022-09-3034 minREL TalkDiversity, Equity & Inclusion: Notable TipsChanging a company's culture is as hard as turning a ship in the ocean. It's not like in the Fast & Furious movies where they slam the brakes, shift gear, and do a 180 without thinking about it. With a ship, you turn the rudder a little at a time, and the bigger the ship, the slower you go because you don't want to tilt and bring down the ship. People are the same way, so to move culture takes slow progression.
In today's episode, Michelle and Maria talk about what it takes to create a more inclusive company...
2022-07-2524 minREL TalkOutsourcing Talent AcquisitionMichelle's voice still isn't back fully, so Dan joins Maria for today's episode. Together, they discuss the pros and cons of outsourcing recruiting to a third-party firm, the current trend being seen in companies, and what Dan calls 'the great rescinding' that is taking place globally.
Dan and Maria delve into the need for creating wellness initiatives in order to assess the well-being of employees despite the rise of remote jobs, and also explore the impacts of outsourcing recruiting efforts to a firm and why internal recruiting should be considered first. 'The great rescinding' and how it...
2022-07-0823 minREL TalkOutsourcing Learning and DevelopmentStudies have shown that employee learning and development usually takes a significant drop in spending during a recession. With the increasing likelihood of recession today, this episode could not have been more timely as Michelle and Maria make a case for L&D.
To kick off, Michelle asserts that however much you love your job, you still have bills to pay; therefore, you need to get adequately compensated for your time and effort. Our hosts get into the crux of the episode, reflecting upon why L&D is usually the first place to get cut during times...
2022-06-2350 minREL TalkMental Health and WellbeingIn today’s episode, Michelle and Maria shine the light on mental health issues in the workplace. Throughout their discussion, they provide tips on how employers can provide necessary resources to help their staff maintain physical and emotional wellbeing.
Delving into the subject at hand - the mental health issues observed in employees – our hosts address the current burnout rate being seen globally. Due to the pandemic, more employees are seen to take on more roles, causing this burnout and stress. In this extremely timely and crucial episode, Maria and Michelle offer advice to leaders to focus on h...
2022-06-0925 minREL TalkThe Great Employee Engagement Survey DebateToday’s episode of REL Talk features Michelle and Maria as they continue their series about the companies that are doing things really well. They are joined by a special guest, John, a “long time listener, second-time caller” (he’s been on the podcast before!), to talk about employee engagement surveys. John expressed an interest in returning to the podcast to debate Michelle and Maria on this subject.
Maria and Michelle have mentioned several times over the course of the podcast’s history that they believe employee engagement surveys--specifically the process surrounding them--are crap. John, however, disagrees. So get rea...
2022-05-1832 minREL TalkWho Does it Well?Join Michelle and Maria as they talk today about the companies that are out there and doing things really well. Today’s episode focuses specifically on DE&I, a topic that was inspired by two articles Michelle recently read, which highlight eight companies who are addressing this area effectively.
Michelle focuses much of today’s episode on the Rock Family of Companies and their CEO’s response to George Floyd’s murder, and how they implemented a six-point plan to address their response to and implementation of DE&I. Don’t miss today’s episode, as Maria and Michelle...
2022-05-1116 minREL TalkDid You Know?In today’s episode, Michelle and Maria begin a new series discussing the positive things going on around the world. Join them today as they start this series with a recap and update on REL Talk, REL Talent, what’s going on with them, and what they have to offer.
Their new series will focus on their continued assessment of the things going on around the world from an HR perspective. Make sure to also tune in for the next few episodes where they will talk about current trends, who are doing those things well, and how to p...
2022-05-0425 minREL TalkImpact: Data Analytics and Showing ROIJoin Michelle and Maria for today’s Impact episode, part of their series on those aspects currently impacting human resource departments. Today’s installment features a short chat about how to utilize and identify the right data and metrics to be successful and impact business for the better.
This topic comes from a recent survey showing that 59% of HR professionals interviewed not only don’t use data properly, but they also do not know how to do so. While data analytics and showing ROI is not something that has been traditionally done within the scope of HR, it is...
2022-04-2719 minREL TalkImpact: Benefits That MatterJoin Michelle and Maria as they continue discussing some of the biggest challenges facing HR departments--and employers in general. Their goal is to discuss and help businesses raise the bar on the things that matter. As with the previous episode in their Impact series--Employee Experience--our hosts address the issues head-on and are careful to offer suggestions and solutions.
Join Michelle and Maria today as they discuss benefits that matter. They emphasize building a benefits package that goes beyond the essentials of healthcare or time off. Listen in as they summarize some of the stand-out benefits they’ve se...
2022-04-2027 minREL TalkImpact: Employee ExperienceThis week, Maria and Michelle continue talking about the biggest challenges HR departments face, and their topic today is the employee experience. In this episode, they advocate for employers to address the overarching needs of their people--in everything from training and coaching to providing feedback and development opportunities, workplace setup, expectations, and culture.
They maintain that employee experience should be evaluated often with a diverse group of employees from every department, and that employers should also figure out a way to collect honest, accurate feedback from their employees, even if that means using an external group to...
2022-04-1543 minREL TalkWe Found EveryoneAs a follow-up to their last episode (Where is Everyone?), Maria and Michelle spend today’s episode discussing things they are seeing across the board during the hiring and interview process as a result of the pandemic. They’ve “found everyone”, but hiring managers and recruiters are still having a hard time filling open positions, which translates to employees having a hard time as well.
Today’s discussion moves from the length of time it’s now taking for people to find a job to the fact that the entire specialty of recruiting is getting a bad rap. So much...
2022-04-0623 minREL TalkWhere is Everyone?Maria and Michelle spend today’s episode talking about what HR professionals and employers are continuing to see as a result of the pandemic, where employers are having difficulty finding workers. Michelle cites an article from Harvard Business Review as the inspiration behind today’s episode, and recalls when she came to a similar realization as what the article discusses--that many employers do not know how to make their employees feel valued.
In light of so much change, Michelle and Maria share some ideas and help dig in a little to give tangible examples so that you can leave toda...
2022-04-0230 minREL TalkExecutive Leaders: Influencing Top-DownMaria and Michelle continue their series on executive leadership with today’s episode. Focusing their conversation on the importance of successful top-down leadership, our hosts believe it is even more important than great HR leadership because executive leaders define culture, performance, and influence how HR is leveraged.
After introducing today’s topic, Maria and Michelle go on to discuss the steps you can follow to first, determine the strengths of senior leadership and then to get them to where you want and need them to be. Clearly, it's time for leaders to do their job of implementing top...
2022-03-2427 minREL TalkExecutive Leaders: The RoleThe last couple of episodes of REL Talk have featured Maria and Michelle discussing toxicity in the workplace. Today’s episode, however, pivots and begins a three-week series on leadership, an important topic at any time, and especially so given the current state of the world.
In the premier episode of the series, Maria and Michelle talk about executive/senior leadership and how it’s crucial that leaders are consistently and wholly involved. They need to be instrumental in casting vision, hiring and developing people who can also communicate their vision, and in creating communication that flows just...
2022-03-1738 minREL TalkToxic Femininity in the WorkplaceMichelle and Maria continue their conversation from the last episode and spend more time addressing toxic workplace environments. While the last episode was more about toxic masculinity, today’s episode focuses on toxic femininity.
Maria mentions an article that defines toxic femininity, and then Michelle makes sure to outline what they mean when they use the phrase “toxic femininity”. To be clear once again, in exploring this term, REL Talk is not maligning all feminine traits; rather, toxic femininity is when specific, stereotypical feminine traits are used to demean or sabotage others. Today, our hosts explain this concep...
2022-03-0925 minREL TalkIdentifying and Addressing Toxic Workplace CultureToday’s episode features Maria and Michelle continuing their discussion on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) in the workplace and resolving to make it a common theme throughout the year, or however long it takes.
They refer to and use a recent Fast Company article to help frame their discussion about toxic masculinity -- and toxic culture, in general -- in the workplace. Before getting too deep into their discussion, Michelle is careful to outline what they mean when they use the phrase “toxic masculinity”. They are not attacking all traits that are typically considered masculine; they a...
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Be the Solution with Maria Quattrone104. Michelle Saward: Get Back UpMichelle has been licensed since 2001 and for the past several years has been able to consistently assist more than 185 clients per year to achieve their real estate goals. Michelle believes in superior education and training. She also believes in maintaining a great reputation within the local southeastern MI market and industry. Holding the mentality that "A rising tide raises all ships". In 2018 Michelle opened an EXP office and has grown from a personal team of 3 to a team of 10 and a total organization that will exceed 1,000 agents this year. Michelle is committed to the growth and the be...
2022-01-2552 minREL TalkNavigating New Jobs in 2022In today’s episode, Michelle and Maria discuss one thing the new year is known for - new jobs. They discuss how to position ourselves for new positions and also advise business owners how to navigate filling new positions to avoid employee burnout.
Michelle starts the conversation by describing her love for newness, and then discussing the changes she experienced while working at FedEx. Michelle and Maria also look at the different experiences that arise when working in different companies or different industries. They conclude by advising business owners to redefine positions amidst this great reshuffle, and al...
2022-01-2028 minREL TalkHikes in Base WageMaria and Michelle discuss inflation and how they are seeing that people’s salaries are not aligned with it - people are living paycheck to paycheck, the rich getting richer, the poor getting poorer. Today, our hosts weigh in on what employees should be getting paid in these unique times and beyond, and also explore how businesses are determining starting pay and pay range for their employees.
Maria and Michelle start the conversation by advising business owners to carry out performance appraisals and by also discussing that pay increases need to be partially based on the cost of...
2022-01-1342 minREL Talk2021 RecapMichelle and Maria welcome us to 2022 in this episode with a recap of the year that was 2021. Together, they take a look at the highs and lows of the past year, goals they were able to accomplish, and also what to look out for in the new year.
They kick off the discussion with Michelle talking about her word for 2021 - connect - and how she was able to do just that by spending more time with friends and family, and also making more business connections. Maria shares her commitment to working out more as her resolution for the y...
2022-01-0635 min
Be the Solution with Maria Quattrone87. Michelle Cantrell: Energy and Momentum are EverythingMichelle is a native of Southwest Missouri and has twenty-five years of experience in selling real estate in the greater Springfield area! Michelle specializes in all price points, including new construction, Luxury homes, and homes in Springfield and the surrounding area’s, including the lake area. Michelle is a member of GPS (Global Property Specialist) and can advertise and make your home available to clients searching all over the world and publish in many different languages.Michelle is a top agent in her market and has received many awards in the Springfield area, including Top 40 under 40 Business People. Mi...
2022-01-0355 minREL TalkToxic Work Environment: How to Move On From ToxicityMaria and Michelle finish up their series on toxicity in the workplace this week by talking about how to move on from a toxic environment. A lot of advice says there are only two options in this situation: deal with it or leave. Our hosts, however, know that there are more options, and in today’s episode, they discuss what those options are and how to know which approach is right for you.
They kick things off by discussing the four possible approaches to a toxic work culture: Avoid, Survive, Thrive, or Get the Eff Out. Michelle points out tha...
2021-11-2518 minREL TalkToxic Work Environment: The Impact of Toxicity in the WorkplaceThis week’s episode continues the discussion of toxicity in the workplace with a look at how toxic elements can negatively affect an entire company. Not everybody realizes the impact that toxicity can have on an organization, and while businesses are doing better at dealing with problematic elements, it’s still too easy to label it an emotional problem and push it to one side. Today, Maria and Michelle show why ignoring the impact of toxicity could have a disastrous effect company-wide, and how to avoid falling into that trap.
Michelle starts things off with a look at how toxic...
2021-11-1922 minREL TalkToxic Work Environment: Sorting Through What's ToxicMaria and Michelle continue their examination of toxic work environments this week by looking at just what constitutes toxicity. It’s simply a fact of life that every workplace will experience some situations where employees won’t agree with their leaders or each other, but at what point does that situation reach the level of toxicity? In today’s episode, our experts not only offer a common definition of toxic work environments, but also delineate the steps you can follow to help you determine whether or not yours meets the criteria.
They begin by clearly defining the word ‘toxic’ as it appli...
2021-11-1222 minREL TalkThe Great Resignation: Toxic Work Environments"The Great Resignation" persists and, on the show today, Maria and Michelle address the issue of toxicity in the work environment as a driving force behind it. If people find being unemployed more appealing than working in an organization, then there is something wrong. Our hosts today dissect what toxicity in the work environment looks like and how to deal with that toxic leader.
They begin by addressing what essential workers tend to face in recent times - customer frustration – and then Michelle goes on to describe past experiences she has faced in toxic workplaces and different levels of tox...
2021-11-0544 minREL TalkFuture of Work: Building and Accessing the Working From Home ToolboxJoe is back this week to run through his toolbox of tips and tricks for working from home with Maria and Michelle. So many initiatives are taking place in companies these days, and this is definitely one that is front and center. Today our experts weigh in on how to best handle this evolving work arrangement, and to also explore just where it may be heading in the future.
Joe starts things off by sharing how he got into Learning and Development and working from home. The rest of the episode is made up of his advice for those w...
2021-10-2826 minREL TalkTough Talk: Growth within Organizations
The tough talk on random topics continues this week as Maria and Michelle return to the topic of growth within organizations and just how important it is. As they have noted before, good people leave organizations if they do not receive that development that challenges them and instills that innovative spirit so critical to the success of any company. Organizations that ignore this crucial component do so at their peril, and today our REL Talk hosts explain precisely why that is, and how you can avoid that fate.
The need to address each level within departments when e...
2021-10-2121 minREL TalkTough Talk: Budgeting, HR, and L&DHot on the heels of their fascinating book series, Michelle and Maria are back today to start their new series where they address the many timely questions that come their way, and today they begin by looking at budgeting and its impact upon HR and L&D within a company. All too often, these departments are the first ones considered when budgets need to be downsized, and in this week’s episode, our experts want to have the tough conversation with you all about just why organizations need these people so badly, particularly in the current employment climate.
They sta...
2021-10-0740 minREL TalkBook Series: The 7 Hidden Reasons Employees LeaveNext up on REL Talk’s book series is Leigh Branham’s The 7 Hidden Reasons Employees Leave: How to Recognize the Subtle Signs and Act Before It’s Too Late. There are always so many opinions out there as to why individuals leave companies, but this book, and our hosts’ incisive analysis of it, cut to the chase and not only identify the reasons, but offer practical solutions for them as well.
Sharing what she finds most interesting about the book throughout, Michelle also joins Maria in looking at how and why managers and employees often have differen...
2021-09-3027 minREL TalkBook Series: Emotional Intelligence 2.0Today marks the third installment in Maria and Michelle’s book series, and they have chosen Dr. Jean Greaves and Dr. Travis Bradberry’s Emotional Intelligence 2.0 to review and discuss here today. Finding it full of valuable information for everyone, especially leaders, our hosts offer a close examination of how it can play a role in improving not only life at work, but also life outside of work as well.
They begin by looking at the value of retaking EQ tests at different points in your life, their own test results from this book and TalentSmart, justifying emot...
2021-09-1643 minREL TalkBook Series: The One ThingMaria and Michelle continue their book series this week by taking a deep dive into
The One Thing: The Surprisingly Simple Truth Behind Extraordinary Results by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan. Recommended to our hosts at a conference a couple years ago, this is a book that they both have positive reviews for, and which they analyze here today to demonstrate how it can prove beneficial to you as well.
They begin by looking at some of their favorite parts of the book, including its analysis of the equality piece within organizations, and their own observations of leadership failure a...
2021-09-0834 minREL TalkBook Series: Executive Presence for WomenThroughout the summer months, Maria and Michelle have been investing in themselves and reading some different books that would prove beneficial for listeners as well. This has inspired their current ‘Book Series’ in which they share both the information gleaned from, and their reviews of, these books, and, as always, they look forward to your feedback as well. This week’s book is one that Michelle has started reading, Executive Presence for Women.
She begins by sharing her first impressions of the book, her issues with the visual component of it and some other executive presence resources, and the most pr...
2021-09-0125 minREL TalkChallenges in the Workforce: Employee ExperienceIn today’s installment of the ‘Challenges in the Workforce’ series, Maria and Michelle delve into the increasingly important topic of employee experience. As we all know, the pandemic has changed so many aspects of life as we once knew it, and, in the workforce, it has certainly magnified just how critical the employee experience is for organizations to address. If your company wants to be able to effectively attract and retain talent in today’s market, this is definitely an episode you can’t afford to miss.
Our hosts start things off by sharing some exciting news about certificati...
2021-08-1820 minREL TalkChallenges in the Workforce: Diversity, Equity, and InclusionIn this week’s installment in their series looking at current challenging topics within the workplace, Maria and Michelle revisit the ever crucial subject of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). The absolutely critical nature of this topic is evident through the fact that it arises in so many episodes of the REL Talk podcast, and, with the employee’s job market out there these days, its importance has become even more magnified. Organizations that do not effectively address it do so at their own peril, and today our hosts offer their perspective and advice to help ensure that doesn’t happ...
2021-08-1100 minREL TalkManaging Pandemic Effects in the WorkforceMaria and Michelle are back this week with yet another phenomenal series, this time regarding issues that every leader and organization are or will be dealing with due to the effects of the pandemic. Life has changed considerably over the past year and a half, and the workforce is changing right along with it. How organizations plan for and address these changes will be critical as the world moves forward. Today, our hosts bring their extensive experience and knowledge to bear in order to help listeners navigate these uncharted waters in this first instalment of this vital and fascinating...
2021-08-0431 minREL TalkMentoring Moments for Managers: Diane ScarpaIn this final installment of the ‘Mentoring Moment for Managers’ series, Michelle and Maria welcome an expert in the field, who is also a longtime friend and colleague, to share her vast amount of experience and wisdom. Diane Scarpa is a Learning and Development specialist at a Fortune 500 company where much of what she does revolves around helping new leaders move into their roles. A leader herself, Diane brings yet another unique and highly valuable perspective to this remarkably important series.
Diane begins by sharing some of her background, and then Michelle describes the origins of the ‘Mentor Moments’ concept...
2021-07-2827 minREL TalkMentoring Moments for Managers: Brandon DyeIn today’s second installment of the ‘Mentoring Moments for Managers’ series, Maria and Michelle continue to reveal those key pieces of advice that won’t necessarily appear in a training program, but will prove invaluable to new leaders. This week, Brandon Dye, a creative in the L & D space, shares some recommendations that he has accumulated over the years while helping people acclimate to their new leadership roles. From his unique perspective, he clearly and concisely offers some nuggets of wisdom that will help ease the transition from individual contributor to manager of people.
Basically, this is an ep...
2021-07-1526 minREL TalkMentorship: Michelle and Maria’s TakeMaria and Michelle are back with a new series about which they are extremely excited. This time around, they are taking a deep dive on mentorship, and they begin today by sharing some of their own observations and experiences surrounding this crucial component for new leaders, as well as some ideas to help you prepare for future episodes. They also give a glimpse of the quality of guests they have lined up to appear during the series, so get ready to take notes and pick up some tips and advice to help make your leadership experience a successful one.
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2021-07-0735 minREL TalkNope, That Is Not What It Means: Diversity, Equity, and InclusionHaving reached the final installment of their ‘Nope, That is Not What It Means’ series, Michelle, and Maria shine their spotlight today on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). Each word carries considerable power on its own, and together they constitute a critical aspect of every organization, yet there remains a great deal of confusion surrounding them. Today, our hosts look at the reasons behind this confusion and, as always, provide clarity and their trademark valuable advice for all listeners.
They begin by examining the confusion regarding DEI’s importance, some challenges in the way it is done currently, and the nee...
2021-06-2318 min
Be the Solution with Maria Quattrone46. Michelle Humes: Create BoundariesMichelle Humes is a REALTOR® who combines her world class experience with her home town expertise. A singer herself and married to an international opera singer, Michelle has traveled to the most exotic locales on the planet, yet keeps her roots right here in Peachtree City. As a second-generation educator, Michelle formerly taught at Starrs Mill High School and the prestigious Bavarian International School in Munich, Germany. Now a dedicated Real Estate Agent, she is currently expanding her real estate prowess in the greater Peachtree City area.A graduate of UGA (Go DAWGS!), Michelle now lives in h...
2021-06-2042 minREL TalkNope, That Is Not What It Means: OwnershipKeith, Michelle, and Maria continue to talk through terms that are really misconstrued in the workplace in today’s installment of their ‘Nope, That Is Not What It Means’ series, today turning their attention to the concept of ownership. Yet another controversial business term, ownership can not only have different meanings among members of an organization, but perspectives on how to generate it in others can vary wildly as well, as you will discover here today.
Our hosts begin by looking at some of the more prevalent reasons for the perceived lack of ownership in employees these day which leads t...
2021-06-1619 minREL TalkEverybody Needs a Little HR: Building RelationshipsIn this week’s final installment in their ‘Everybody Needs a Little HR’ series, Michelle and Maria delve into the critical nature of leaders within an organization establishing and maintaining deep relationships. Having already highlighted the need for quality relationships with HR earlier in the series, our hosts today focus upon the need to know what is important in the lives of your employees and ensuring that you go beyond the superficial to create lasting relationships with them.
Under this umbrella topic of building deeper relationships, Maria and Michelle discuss the need to be authentic, to be mindful of what’s g...
2021-05-2623 minREL TalkEverybody Needs a Little HR: Finding a Great HR PartnerToday marks the third installment of the ‘Everybody Needs a Little HR’ series, where Maria and Michelle delve into how to find a great HR partner to work with. So many great comments have come out of their previous discussions in this series demonstrating just how much leaders come to rely on their HR partners. It is of paramount importance then, that they choose a great one, and this is the episode that lays out all you need to know to work towards that.
They begin by highlighting the shift in perspective that many leaders need to make in terms...
2021-05-1928 minREL TalkEverybody Needs a Little HR: Preparing for a Leadership RoleMaria and Michelle continue their ‘Everybody Needs a Little HR’ series this week by exploring the importance of preparing for a leadership role. People are so often promoted into leadership by excelling in their previous position which may or may not have prepared them for the greater responsibility they are being asked to assume. Today, our hosts demonstrate precisely why this preparation is so very crucial, and offer some strategies to help make it happen.
Using real world examples, they highlight the importance of leadership development plans, effective communication for leaders, and the concept and practice of servant leadership. They...
2021-05-1251 minREL TalkEverybody Needs a Little HRToday marks the first episode of the new series ‘Everybody Needs a Little HR’ which takes a look at roles and responsibilities within an organization or hierarchy, and how the potential for abuse of power can be found within them. Sparked by one of the most absurd comments that Maria has ever heard, and made by a political leader no less, this is a topic that, while it may be controversial, is definitely one about which our hosts are extremely passionate as you will hear today.
They begin by discussing the importance of accountability, and offer some prime examples of wh...
2021-05-0500 minREL TalkThe Voice of HR: Tony ScalaIn this second to last installment in ‘The Voice of HR’ series, Maria and Michelle welcome yet another business leader to share their wisdom. Today, Tony Scala brings his vast amount of experience and knowledge as a Vice President of Sales and Marketing to the podcast to offer his perspective on the importance of an HR presence within an organization.
He begins by offering a glimpse into his professional background, and sharing what he finds most important in an HR partner. At our hosts’ invitation, Tony discusses some missteps that can occur with HR, his advice for those transferring into a...
2021-04-2124 minREL TalkThe Voice of HR: Jenny BlackwellWelcome to the second installment of April’s ‘The Voice of HR’ series. Today’s special guest is Jenny Blackwell who is celebrating 20 years of experience in training and development, has lots to say, and a lot of opinions to share. She joins Michelle today to discuss what good looks like in learning and development as well as some common mistakes being made in L&D these days.
Jenny begins by sharing some of her professional background, her perspective on what good looks like between L&D and the business, and the learning necessary to be able to implement effective...
2021-04-1540 minREL TalkHow to Elevate Your Culture: The Need Behind the NeedFor this final installment of the ‘How to Elevate Your Culture’ series, our three hosts look at uncovering the ‘need behind the need’ in your employees, and how to go about addressing those needs to keep them from leaving your organization. Going beyond employee requests to determine what they’re really looking for in their work is a skill that will go a long way to ensuring your employees are happy and satisfied, and our REL Talent professionals share how to do just that in today’s episode.
Michelle, Keith, and Maria start by affirming the importance of uncovering what employee...
2021-03-3115 minREL TalkHow to Elevate Your Culture: Rewards and RecognitionThe ‘Elevating Your Culture’ series continues today with our hosts, Keith, Maria, and Michelle discussing how to build rewards and recognition into your overall culture strategy. Given their vast amount of experience in this field, they’ve witnessed both the good and bad elements of these programs, and today they share these examples and their valuable advice for listeners as well.
They begin by looking at what they feel is the key to a successful rewards and recognition program, providing some examples of such programs, and the issues with using cash or gift cards as rewards. Our hosts also offer a...
2021-03-1719 minREL TalkHow to Elevate Your Culture: CommunicationKeith joins Maria and Michelle once again this week to continue their series regarding elevating culture. On today’s episode, they delve into the ever important topic of communication by looking at some best practices, as well as some breakdowns that occur and how to work to resolve them. As Michelle notes, communication is part of the success of anything we all do, so it’s well worth this deep dive here today.
They begin by sharing the traits they have found in the best communicators with whom they have worked, and then engage in an extensive discussion regarding commo...
2021-03-1033 minREL TalkHow to Elevate Your Culture: Where to StartKeith joins Michelle and Maria today to look at how you can elevate your culture, starting, naturally, with how to start. The fact that they are talking about culture yet again demonstrates just how important it is to get it right, and how absolutely disastrous it can be if you get it wrong. As always, they are filled with information, experience and advice, which they share in abundance during today’s show.
They begin by looking at the differing perspectives on culture, where you need to start in creating it, and the components necessary to sustain it. They also del...
2021-03-0324 minREL TalkDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion: A ‘REL Rant’ Wrap with Maria and MichelleThis week’s episode marks the final installment in Maria and Michelle’s ‘Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion’ (DEI) series. Throughout this series, an impressive lineup of highly knowledgeable guests have repeatedly stressed the importance of DEI, particularly in the workplace, and offered strategies to help achieve this essential goal. Today, our hosts wrap the series up by pulling together and linking the many recommendations offered, and sharing their own strongly held opinions in no uncertain terms.
They begin by reiterating just how essential it is for all humans to be treated equally, and then look at the implementation of DEI polic...
2021-02-2431 minREL TalkDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Vision and Policy-Building Resources with Robyn KnoxToday marks the third installment of Michelle and Maria’s ‘Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion’ (DEI) series, and they welcome a very special and highly knowledgeable guest to the podcast today. Robyn Knox is the President and Founder of The HR Business Connect, LLC, an HR consulting, coaching, and leadership development firm located in the Upstate of South Carolina. Robyn is an experienced HR leader with over 25 years of human resources experience in the manufacturing industry, and she was recognized as the 2016 Greenville Society for Human Resources Management (SHRM) HR Professional of the Year, and the 2017 South Carolina HR Professional of the...
2021-02-1753 minREL TalkDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion: How to Start Changing Your Organization with Carl AustinIn today’s second installment of their ‘Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion’ series, Maria and Michelle welcome Carl Austin back to the podcast to provide some input into responding to a particularly interesting ‘Dear REL Talk’ question which they have received. Carl is a powerful and motivational speaker whose experience as a black male making a difference in the airline industry renders him the perfect expert in offering advice to the listener who wants to know how to start to make a change within their own organization.
Carl begins by responding to the ‘Dear REL Talk’ question and sharing his own experiences...
2021-02-1049 minREL TalkDiversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Laying the Foundation with Culture Coach, Nikki LernerToday’s episode marks the first installment in Michelle and Maria’s exciting and timely new series, ‘Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion’. In this premier episode, they welcome a very special guest in culture coach, Nikki Lerner, who expertly addresses the fundamentals of this critical component of organizations, sharing her vast amount of experience, knowledge, and valuable advice for businesses and individuals alike. Laying the foundation for this important work is essential, and Nikki shows us all how to begin the conversation and set it in motion.
She begins by introducing herself and her work and then explains just why diversity...
2021-02-0327 minREL Talk2020 Lemons: Michelle and MariaAs the ‘2020 Lemons’ series draws to a close, it’s Maria and Michelle’s turn to reflect back upon the year that was, and share both the positive and negative aspects of their own experiences. In the process, they also provide a highly effective list of questions that you can use to engage in your own reflection on the past year in an effort to prepare and perform even better in this new year.
They begin with some fun questions to get the ball rolling and then proceed with others that delve further into the successes and challenges that the year...
2021-01-2752 minREL Talk2020 Lemons: Carl AustinMaria and Michelle welcome yet another special guest to the podcast for this third installment in the ‘2020 Lemons’ series. Las Vegas based and kiwi loving flight attendant, Carl Austin, joins our hosts today to share those aspects from his life in the previous year that turned the many lemons that 2020 provided into lemonade for him.
Carl begins by sharing his biggest highlight of the year, as well as the respect he has for this new generation of voters, and the diversity evident in the supporters of the Black Lives Matter movement. Maria and Michelle also offer their highlights, and empha...
2021-01-2024 minREL Talk2020 Lemons: Nicole MillerIn this second installment of the ‘2020 Lemons’ series, Michelle and Maria continue to reflect upon the previous year, acknowledging the negatives and looking to find some of the positives therein. This week, they are joined in this exercise by their former co-worker and current Vice President of Global Workforce Technology at JPMorgan Chase, Nicole Miller.
Nicole begins by sharing her fascinating journey to her current position, the ways she helps others find their purpose, and an endearing glimpse into her home life. From there, she describes her 2020 experiences including the challenges, the successes and the lessons she will take forwa...
2021-01-1335 minREL TalkReflecting Back on 2020It’s time for a new series, and with the start of this new year, Maria and Michelle have decided that this one will be all about reflecting upon the year that was 2020. There is no denying that this past year brought a great deal of suffering to so many people throughout the world, and our hosts want to pause and take a moment to honor all of them. There is also no denying the fact that some positives can be found in 2020 - some growth that happened and lessons learned - that are worthy of being reflected upon as...
2021-01-0632 minREL TalkHR Best Practices: New Year, New You, New JobThe final episode of the ‘HR Best Practices’ series has arrived and today it’s all about getting a job in the uncertain market of this year and next. Special guest, AJ Vollmoeller, Founder and President of both ‘Future Force Staffing and Career Services’ and ‘freeresumerev.com’, returns to join Maria and Michelle and share his advice in response to a ‘Dear REL Talk’ question on this topic. Whether you are searching for a job now, in the new year, or at any time in the future really, today’s discussion has the information and advice you need.
The episode is devoted to...
2020-12-3048 minREL TalkHR Best Practices: ResilienceToday’s episode marks the fourth installment in the ‘HR Best Practices’ series, and, fittingly for the second to last episode of 2020, it is all about resilience. In this year that has so often been described as unprecedented, it’s no wonder that the notion of resilience has been discussed so very much as it has been tested in each and every one of us repeatedly. Maria and Michelle, naturally, have a number of thoughts and suggestions regarding this trending topic of the year, and they share many of them with listeners here today.
They begin by looking at a textboo...
2020-12-2328 minREL TalkHR Best Practices: Overcoming UnemploymentWelcome to the third installment in the ‘HR Best Practices’ series where the REL Talent team examines what matters most these days in the world of HR. While Maria is away for this episode, Michelle is joined by special guest, John Frye, to discuss his experience with looking for a job during a global crisis such as the current pandemic.
John starts off by sharing his unique background that has landed him in the world of Learning and Development, and also discussing the effects of a health pandemic on HR departments. He then shares his own story of how he wa...
2020-12-1628 minREL TalkHR Best Practices: Refueling During BurnoutIn today’s second installment of the ‘HR Best Practices’ series, Maria and Michelle take a look at an article from the Harvard Business Review, ‘How to Refuel When You’re Feeling Emotionally Drained’, by Monique Valcour, which is particularly relevant given the uniqueness of 2020. As always, they share not only the information offered in the article, but their own perspective, experiences, and valuable advice relating to it as well.
They begin by looking at what it means to be emotionally drained, their experience of sheer exhaustion during this pandemic, and the need to prioritize those practices that we do just for o...
2020-12-0930 minREL TalkHR Best Practices: Pivoting Staffing PracticesThe new ‘HR Best Practices’ series, which examines what matters most these days in the world of HR, begins today by focusing on pivoting staffing practices. Joining Maria and Michelle is AJ Vollmoeller, Founder and President of Future Force Staffing and Career Services, a boutique staffing firm which focuses on skilled positions in start-ups, as well as small and medium sized businesses. Today, AJ shares his thoughts on the impact of the global pandemic on businesses and the necessity of being able to pivot quickly in times such as these.
He begins by describing the impact the pandemic has had u...
2020-12-0242 minREL TalkCulture, Culture, Culture!: Putting it All Together with Guest Speaker Justine HsuThe final installment of this series is here, and it is all about tying culture to one practice and making it a priority upon which all can focus. While Michelle is away today, Maria is joined by Justine Hsu, a leader in the field of engagement and culture, whose passion for these components is palpable throughout the episode.
Justine begins by sharing a bit of her background and her passion for culture and engagement, particularly in her current role. She and Maria then embark upon a thorough analysis of the nature of culture, the roles and contributions of all p...
2020-11-2527 minREL TalkCulture, Culture, Culture!: Culture ControversiesToday marks the third installment in this month’s ‘Culture, Culture, Culture!’ series, and this time around, Maria and Michelle focus on ‘Culture Controversies’. There are arguments out there stating that if you don’t do culture ‘right’, or you focus too much upon it, that problems can arise. Our hosts confront these notions head on with their usual dose of candor, insight, and humor here today.
They begin by looking at the idea of focusing too much on culture fit during the recruitment process, Michelle’s checklist for this process, and the perspective of Hootsuite’s CEO, Ryan Holmes, on this topic...
2020-11-1830 minREL TalkCulture, Culture, Culture!: What Can Get in Your Way?Today’s second installment of the ‘Culture, Culture, Culture!’ series answers the question ‘What can get in your way?’ once you have determined your mission, vision, and values, as outlined in the first installment. It may come as no surprise that, given that culture is so closely related to the attitudes and actions of employees, people can be the biggest factor standing in your way of establishing a healthy, and ultimately productive one.
In their discussion about this, Maria and Michelle begin by looking at the root of culture, where the problems can start, and both the ease and difficulty...
2020-11-1141 minREL TalkCulture, Culture, Culture!: Mission, Vision, Values - Yes, This Again!Maria and Michelle would like to welcome you all to their new ‘Culture, Culture, Culture’ series, which is really a spin off from their earlier ‘Shut the Culture Up’ series. The first installment today, titled ‘Mission, Vision, Values’, is one that is always important, but especially now, given the current state of the world. Some companies get these right, but many do not, so there couldn’t be a better time for our skilled and experienced hosts to walk you through these crucial components and provide their valuable insights and advice along the way.
They begin by reviewing the...
2020-11-0442 minREL TalkThe Best and Worst Of: EmployeesToday’s final installment of ‘The Best and Worst of’ series is slightly different in that it addresses a question from a listener who is a leader apparently dealing with the ‘worst of’ employees. In their question, they look for our experts’ guidance in helping them with a group of dysfunctional employees that they have inherited, without having to ‘clean house’. As you can imagine, Maria and Michelle have a great deal of information and advice to offer this listener that will undoubtedly prove beneficial to all listeners.
They begin by looking at the vast amount of differences with...
2020-10-2835 minREL TalkThe Best and Worst Of: CompaniesIn today’s third installment of their ‘Best and Worst of’ series, Michelle and Maria take a look at companies and what prospective employees should look for when considering joining them. Given their vast amount of experience, they have a great deal of insight into this area, as well as extremely valuable advice for those preparing to interview for a job these days, and you will reap the benefits of it all today.
Together, our hosts explore the areas of benefits, culture, vision and strategy, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and communication, as well as the role each of the...
2020-10-2131 minREL TalkThe Best and Worst Of: BossesIn today’s second installment of Maria and Michelle’s ‘The Best and Worst Of’ series, our hosts take a good hard look at the bosses they have encountered during their careers, and the qualities and characteristics that made them either the best or worst. As they state, everyone has experience with both of these types of leaders, so please be sure to share your stories, opinions, and criteria for leaders on their social platforms where you will find that they have done the same.
In this episode, Michelle kicks things off with her best boss ever and the...
2020-10-1422 minREL TalkThe Best and Worst Of: Teams We’ve Worked WithToday, Maria and Michelle welcome listeners to their October series of ‘The Best and Worst Of’, where they share their own stories of the best and worst of what they have experienced in their roles over the years. As Michelle observes, stories can be effective for teaching, learning, blowing off steam, and to just have fun, and they have a lot of them, so buckle up! They will also be sharing these stories across all of their social media platforms, and you are invited to share your stories there as well, so don’t be shy!
This week...
2020-10-0722 minREL Talk5 Dysfunctions of a Team: Inattention to ResultsIn this final installment of the ‘Lencioni’s 5 Dysfunctions of a Team’ series, Maria and Michelle look at the issues that arise through inattention to results within a team. They begin by discussing the role of the leader, as well as some examples of this dysfunction, the importance of focusing on clear goals and direction for teams and individuals alike, and the need for reward and recognition. They finish up the series today with Michelle’s advice for teams and leaders, and precisely how REL Talent can help those teams experiencing any one or more of Lencioni’s 5 identified dysfunctio...
2020-09-3015 minREL Talk5 Dysfunctions of a Team: Avoiding AccountabilityToday marks the fourth installment of the ‘Lencioni’s 5 Dysfunctions of a Team’ series, Maria and Michelle’s weekly look at these components and their suggestions about how to avoid them. In this episode, they concentrate on the issue of avoiding accountability.
Michelle begins by sharing her experience of peer-to-peer accountability and why it worked so well with her Kinko’s team. She then goes on to discuss how accountability is all too often defined these days, what it really means at its core, and the importance and impact of building a culture of support. She and Maria also...
2020-09-2316 minREL Talk5 Dysfunctions of a Team: Lack of CommitmentIn this third installment of the ‘Lencioni’s 5 Dysfunctions of a Team’ series, Maria and Michelle take a look at how the lack of commitment can cause dysfunction within a team as well as some ways to ensure that doesn’t happen.
They begin by looking at the traditional notion of ‘getting buy in’, explaining what ‘being heard’ really means and how important it is, and Michelle explores one component of The Leadership Challenge. They also discuss the importance of employees feeling ownership and involvement within their team, allowing them to be part of the process, ensuring clarity in commu...
2020-09-1616 minREL Talk5 Dysfunctions of a Team: Fear of ConflictToday’s episode marks the second installment in the ‘Lencioni’s 5 Dysfunctions of a Team’ series, where each week Maria and Michelle explain one of the dysfunctions and offer advice on how to avoid it with your team. This week, they look at one that is quite tough for a lot of people - the fear of conflict.
Their conversation begins by stressing the need for trust within the workplace especially in creating environments for healthy conflict, and in questioning everything without coming across as a disgruntled employee. Michelle describes the positive impact of the ‘Dare to Disagree’...
2020-09-0919 minREL Talk5 Dysfunctions of a Team: Absence of TrustMaria and Michelle are super excited to be starting their new series on ‘Lencioni’s 5 Dysfunctions of a Team’. This is a book that many organizations employ to help generate a more successful and well-rounded team within their organization, and each week, our hosts will break down each of the 5 dysfunctions and look at ways to achieve their opposite within your teams. This week, they start the series by looking at the most critical of these dysfunctions, the absence of trust.
They begin by identifying the root cause of an absence of trust, reviewing the critical role that t...
2020-09-0231 minREL TalkI Hate My F*n Job: Lack of Growth and Challenging CustomersThe “I Hate My F*n Job’ series draws to a close today with this episode which looks at a couple more of the top reasons why people hate their jobs: lack of growth and challenging customers. The bright side to these topics is that there are things that you and/or your company can do to improve them, and Michelle and Maria share that all with you today.
Michelle begins by relating some interesting findings from a Gallup Survey of employees about staying with a company, and then she and Maria discuss what different generations of work...
2020-08-2639 minREL TalkI Hate My F*n Job: Challenging CoworkersWelcome to the third installment of the ‘I Hate My F*n Job’ series where Maria and Michelle not only delve into some of the reasons that people can come to hate their jobs, but also offer some sage advice about what can be done to help rectify the situation. While the first two installments dealt with the topic of working with toxic bosses, this week, the focus is on the issue of dealing with toxic co-workers.
Our hosts begin by identifying the different types of these co-workers, finding out whom you can and cannot trust, and why...
2020-08-1931 minREL TalkI Hate My F*n Job: Abusive Leaders Pt. 2Today’s episode is the second installment in the ‘I Hate My F*n Job’ series, and Maria and Michelle continue their dialogue from last week’s episode all about working for horrible bosses. While there is so much to cover under this topic, today our hosts focus on managing the ups and downs of the abusive boss cycle.
They begin by looking at the possibility that you may have set expectations for your boss that are unrealistic and impossible for them to achieve, and then they analyze the different types of bosses and their own experiences with the...
2020-08-1238 minREL TalkI Hate My F*n Job: Abusive LeadersToday marks the 11th episode of the podcast and begins the new series, ‘I Hate My F*n Job!’, a logical progression from the previous series, ‘Shut the Culture Up’. Joining Michelle and Maria for her third episode is their special guest, Olivia, and together they look at one of the top reasons people hate their job – abusive leaders.
In their discussion, they explore some effective questions to ask prospective leaders during interviews, share some of their own experiences with poor leaders and the lessons these experiences can 0ffer, and look at the notion of leadership as manipulati...
2020-08-0525 minREL TalkShut the Culture Up: Dear Rel TalkSpecial guest, Olivia, rejoins Michelle and Maria today to finish their ‘Shut the Culture Up’ series by taking a look at a letter from one of their listeners, and responding to it in the ‘Dear Abby’ style. The letter asks our hosts for their advice in improving a toxic work culture which includes the HR team, and they definitely rise to the challenge.
Olivia begins by offering her suggestions to help with this issue, and then all 3 hosts share their experiences working in toxic work environments. They also explore ways that leaders can help in these situations, before c...
2020-07-2923 minREL TalkShut the Culture Up: Do Outside Companies Impact Your CultureToday’s installment of the ‘Shut the Culture Up’ series focuses upon a topic which is a sensitive and possibly uncomfortable one, and which contributes to your culture in ways you can’t even quantify. How an organization responds to events or movements in society - the stand that they take and how they approach it – is of critical importance, rendering it a vital topic for today’s episode.
Maria and Michelle begin by looking at the necessity of organizations taking such stands using the examples of Black Lives Matter and Nike’s support of Colin Kaepernick. They then offe...
2020-07-2221 minREL TalkShut the Culture Up: What Now?The ‘Shut the Culture Up’ series continues today with this third instalment which builds upon the previous two episodes. Having established the importance of culture and followed the steps from last week’s episode in determining your company’s culture, today Maria and Michelle’s lively discussion will outline for you what exactly you need to do next.
Toward this end, they explore the very practical steps necessary to act upon the information uncovered when surveying employees about the state of culture within the organization. For each of these steps, they offer insights and examples which help to clarify...
2020-07-1535 minREL TalkShut the Culture Up: Getting it RightThis week Michelle and Maria continue their ‘Shut the Culture Up’ series, and welcome Nicole Metzel back to share her experience and perspective. In this episode, they look at how culture is defined within an organization, how to determine it, and how to make improvements to it.
They begin by exploring how to help upper management understand their organization’s culture, and taking an in-depth look at the varied approaches to transparency within a business, particularly during the current pandemic. The importance of beliefs, the roles and preparation of effective leaders, and the tools to help fix cultur...
2020-07-0845 minREL TalkShut the Culture Up: Why is it so Hard?Today marks the beginning of the ‘Shut the Culture Up’ series in Michelle and Maria take an in-depth look at workplace cultures in businesses of all sizes. Special guest, Olivia, also joins our hosts to contribute her vast amount of knowledge and experience to this fascinating series of discussions.
In this first episode of the series, they explore the impact that the size of the organization has upon its ability to establish or influence the culture, as well as the role that leaders play in this area. The difference between the culture a corporation promotes in their mark...
2020-07-0226 minREL TalkThe Next Chapter of Work Flexibility: Did COVID-19 Push Us to Evolve Too Quickly?Today, Michelle and Maria are back to give their take on one of the most talked about topics these days – the potential changes that the current pandemic will make on the workforce. There are so many varying opinions out there on this subject, and while no one can predict exactly what’s in store, today you get to hear the enlightened opinions and advice of these two remarkably knowledgeable and experienced professionals.
Their discussion begins with observations from their own organizations, some struggles and advice surrounding working from home, and the potential effects of limited day care. They...
2020-06-2447 minREL TalkCorporate Cracks? How Corporate America Fails to Meet the Needs of its People.Nicole Metzel of Hot Mess Success and Chalk Couture joins Michelle and Maria once again this week for another lively discussion. In today’s episode, they look at the culture of Corporate America and the reasons why there has been a mass exodus from it over the past 5 years.
Drawing upon their own experiences, Nicole and our hosts review the reasons why they left large corporations and the impact it has had upon their lives. They then go on to explore the changes in corporate culture over the years, the ways in which corporations establish both positive an...
2020-06-1751 minREL TalkCOVID Can't Bring My Business DownJoining Michelle and Maria this week is Nicole Metzel, an entrepreneur in network marketing who owns her own brand, Hot Mess Success, and is also a distributor for Chalk Couture, a high end home décor company focusing on the DIY space. Nicole works with women and men from all walks of life who are looking to build a business and to coach their network marketers on how to successfully build a home-based business. Today, Nicole engages in a lively discussion with our hosts regarding the impact that COVID-19 is having upon both large and small businesses.
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2020-06-1028 min
REL TalkMy Living Room is My OfficeMaria and Michelle are back this week to discuss a topic of great importance these days – working from home. Given the current circumstances throughout the world these days, everybody is talking about this subject right now, and it can become a little overwhelming because it seems everyone has an opinion about it. Today, our hosts bring their wealth of expertise and experience with working from home to offer you their remarkably valuable and practical advice and strategies.
They begin by discussing their own experiences with working from home, and then review the struggles that can arise for bo...
2020-06-0346 minREL TalkIntro to RELWelcome to the premiere episode of the REL Talk podcast, the home of real conversations about real HR topics for the real world, brought to you by RelTalent.com. Co-hosted by REL Talent’s Managing Director of Culture and HR, Maria Rodriguez, Managing Director of Talent and Organizational Development, Michelle Elder, and Managing Director of Team Development and Coaching, Keith Leonard, this is a podcast created by three professionals who are decidedly passionate about their work.
By way of introduction, our hosts discuss the circumstances which led to the creation of RelTalent.com, and introduce themselves, their st...
2020-05-2742 min
SLPs Wine and Cheese's PodcastEp 21: Second Bite with Michelle L.W. DawsonDeb and Maria welcomed their guest, Michelle L. W. Dawson from Heartwood Speech Therapy from Colombia, South Carolina. She has her own podcast First Bite: Fed, Fun, Functional. She hosts online seminars with speechtherapypd.com She also tours nationally with PESI Inc. on pediatric dysphagia for medically fragile clients. She also holds the ASHA ACE Award recipient in March 2018. She joined Deb and Maria from South Carolina while we both sipped sparking white wine. Deb and Maria were a guest on Michelle's podcast, be sure to check out First Bite: Fed, Fun, Functional.Deb and Maria...
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