Hr Works: The Podcast For Human Resources

As so many teams have moved toward more distributed workforce models, what does successful employee engagement look like in this Remote Era? In the latest episode of the HR Works Podcast, we take a closer look at the current state of employee engagement with Shane Kovalsky, founder and CEO of Mystery. A champion of the idea that "connected people make better teams", Shane explains Mystery's evolution from what was once a date-planning service to becoming an end-to-end employee engagement platform dedicated to boosting workplace morale through shared experiences. Listen as we discuss the key components to building and maintaining a healthy corporate culture, and learn how distributed teams can use shared experiences to build workplace bonds that are stronger than ever.

I’m joined by Aimee Gindin, Head of Marketing and Strategy at Torchlight, a LifeSpeak company. Listen in as we discuss hybrid and remote work, employee engagement, and how to foster genuine human connections in the workplace.

In the latest episode of Pages of HR, I am joined by Carolyn Stern, President and CEO of EI Experience, an executive leadership development and emotional intelligence training firm. Carolyn is a certified Emotional Intelligence and Leadership Development Expert, professional speaker, and university professor whose emotional intelligence courses and modules have been adopted by top universities in North America. She’s also the author of THE EMOTIONALLY STRONG LEADER: An Inside-Out Journey to Transformational Leadership. The book provides managers and their teams with self-coaching tools that allow them to grow their Emotional Intelligence on their own. This book is available Oct. 4th in the U.S. and is now available in Canada. Listen in as we discuss the value of emotional intelligence training, how being emotional and strong aren’t mutually exclusive, why it’s essential to be in the driver’s seat of your emotions, as well as why it’s time to change your perspective as a leader.

Monster’s Chief Human Capital Officer, Claire Barnes, joins this latest episode of the HR Works Podcast and helps us explore some of the recent trends in employer-sponsored benefits. Learn what employees and potential candidates are valuing most from employers in 2022, and get some tips on the best ways to communicate benefits updates throughout an organization and ensure they are getting used to their full potential.

With over 39 million parents raising children in non-nuclear households, how do employers support divorced parents? I’m joined by Sheri Atwood, Founder and CEO of Supportpay, to discuss mental health in the workplace, the stressors of divorce and raising a family, and how leaders can be more supportive of all employees, regardless of their lived experiences.

Does putting employees first really lead to better business outcomes? This latest episode of the HR Works Showcase series aims to answer that question, as we feature Episode 7 of BambooHR’s podcast series, The Era. Listen as BambooHR’s CEO, Brad Rencher, shares a conversation with Daniel Yaniese (Co-founder and CEO of Checkr), and they discuss how building a great employee experience actual starts with a great candidate experience.

Guest: Rob Kjar, Ph.D., Senior Managing Consultant, Vaya Group In this latest episode of the HR Works Podcast, Vaya Group’s Senior Managing Consultant and organization development expert, Rob Kjar, Ph.D., joins to take a closer look at current state of leadership development in organizations. While many companies are emphasizing and investing heavily in efforts to build pipelines of talented and diverse future leaders, can they tell if it is actually working and yielding positive results? Listen as we discuss Vaya Group’s finding from their recent 2022 Vaya Vision Survey, understanding the effectiveness of leadership development and DEI efforts, and learn the key Dos and Don’ts for building successful development programs that truly champions opportunity.

Daphne Gomez, Host of The Teacher Career Coach Podcast and Founder & CEO of Teacher Career Coach, joins to discuss why so many educators are entering the corporate space, the strengths teachers bring to the workforce, and what employers can learn from the teacher shortage.

Guest: Estelle Izuno, Director of Employee Experience at Actalent As calendars have turned into September, a new wave of return-to-office dates and deadlines are approaching for many organizations and their employees, many of whom have been working remotely over the past few years. Actalent’s Director of Employee Experience, Estelle Izuno, provides her insight and offers some steps that HR leaders can take to continue building a positive Employee Value Proposition (EVP) while back in the office.

In episode ten of A Seat at the Table, we're joined by Neha Mirchandani. She leads the people and marketing functions at BrightPlan, an HR tech company specializing in total financial wellness. Listen in as we discuss the importance of having a voice that counts, the evolution of leaders and rise of the rise of the empowered employee, why DEIB should be a C-suite issue, as well as how inclusion is tied to well-being, and more.

Ryan Naylor, founder and CEO of VIVAHR, joins to discuss the social and emotional aspect of hiring, the new relationship between employers and employees, the pros and cons of remote work, and much more.

In this latest episode, BambooHR's Brad Rencher continues his journey into the employee experience and shares conversations with BambooHR founders, Ben Peterson and Ryan Sanders, and the CEO of Great Place to Work, Michael C. Bush. Listen as we look at the practical ideas that help organizations and employees consistently do the right thing.

Guest: Dr. Kyle Elliott, Career coach and the founder of CaffeinatedKyle.com In the latest episode of the HR Works Podcast, we dive into the concept of Quiet Quitting with Dr. Kyle Elliott, an accomplished career coach and founder of CaffeinatedKyle.com.  Listen as we take a closer look at the reasons behind employees embracing this concept of Quiet Quitting and how it connects into the larger battle against burnout.

58% of workers aren’t sure how to include transferable skills on their resume. However, in today’s labor market, both hard and soft transferable skills are in high demand. Bailey Showalter, VP of Talent Solutions at Credly, knows first-hand how adaptable skills and experience are essential in one’s career path. Listen in as we discuss the growing importance of learning and development opportunities, how to look beyond job titles when recruiting, and how managers can tap into workers’ passions to drive both career and company growth.

Guest: Dr. Michael Ehret, Head of Global Talent Management at Johnson & Johnson Are there any inherent, natural ingredients shared by high-potential leaders? And does there always need to be a direct correlation between performance and leadership potential? In the latest episode of the HR Works Podcast, Johnson & Johnson’s Head of Global Talent Management, Dr. Michael Ehret, joins for a conversation about leadership development and optimizing succession management to build the future of an organization.

I’m joined by Jeff Ostermann, Sweetwater’s Senior Vice President and Chief People Officer. Tune in as we discuss how new perspectives can revolutionize companies and human connections, how to reframe HR to be personal rather than transactional, and how to become a leader that motivates and leads people to opportunity.

The latest episode of the HR Works Showcase series features Episode 5 of BambooHR’s podcast series, The Era. Listen as BambooHR CEO, Brad Rencher, speaks with a series of business leaders who are dedicated to setting their employees free to lead from where they are.

Guest: Sandra Humbles, Global Head of J&J Learn at Johnson & Johnson Who really drives the direction of an employee's learning and development? The managers or the employees? In the latest episode of the HR Works Podcast, we are joined by Johnson & Johnson's Global Head of J&J Learn, Sandra Humbles, and learn about the cutting edge and customizable approach she and her team have instituted across their massive workforce, shifting global learning and development efforts toward a more employee-focused model.

In the latest episode of A Seat at the Table, I'm excited to be joined by Ronnie Kwesi Coleman, CEO and Co-founder of Meaningful Gigs. Ronnie launched Meaningful Gigs in 2019 and today the emerging platform serves as the blueprint for companies to engage and connect with premiere African talent. Listen in as we discuss the value of a diverse and remote workforce, why HR leaders should consider casting a wider net to tap talent, and more.

In this episode of HR Work Break, I’m joined by Joe Gagnon, CEO of 1upHealth. Listen in as we discuss passion, authenticity, support, and leadership in today's world.