Timothy Flacke, Co-Founder & Executive Director of Commonwealth, joins to discuss how employers can support their workers’ financial wellbeing, the impact of the Secure Act 2.0, and more!

Guest: Jesse Meschuk, Senior Advisor at Exequity How have employee expectations around total rewards changed going into 2024? What non-cash benefits should hiring teams be considering to keep up in the compensation ‘arms race’ when competing for talent? And while equity incentive awards once served as a unique way to provide employees value, are they still a viable option in the current economy? If you are been a regular listener of the HR Works Podcast, then you are certainly familiar with...

My guest for today’s episode, Monica Davis, has dedicated her professional journey to creating inclusive and equitable workplaces that celebrate diversity and foster belonging. She also has a background in HR management and extensive experience in organizational and leadership development. Currently, she serves as the Director of Talent Experience, DEIB at software development company EngageSmart, where she leads with unwavering determination and a passion for creating lasting change. Listen...

Originally shared as part of our HR Learning & Development Week, listen as Dr. Trish Holiday, VP of HR and Corporate Services at Nashville Electric Service, and Kara Hardin, CEO of The Practice Lab, help us take a closer look at how the learning and development space is poised to change and evolve.

How do organizations benefits from building a culture of real-time feedback and regular performance conversations? Does the annual employee performance review process still work in 2024? In this latest episode, Jason Walker, Thrive HR Consulting's Fractional CHRO and Founder, joins for a conversation about the latest trends in employee feedback and how the access real-time information is changing the employee experience. Listen as Jason explains how embracing a culture of constant feedback...

In the final week of 2023, now is an excellent time for leaders to consider how to best prepare themselves, their teams, and their organizations for a successful New Year. Tune in for HR Work Break’s special end-of-year episode that highlights trending topics in the HR world!

Guest: Ann Marie Morris, President, AM Morris Consulting How has the rise of employee self-service functionality, present in many of today’s latest HRIS and HR software tools, changed the role people operations teams across organizations? What benefits do organizations experience when implementing employee self-service, and are there any specific functions that HR teams should never automate? In this latest episode of the HR Works Podcast, Ann Marie Morris, President of AM Morris Consulting...

Sam Zheng, CEO & Founder of DeepHow, joins HR Work Break to discuss the benefits of employee-led training, best practices for employee growth, and L&D trends that will shape the year ahead.

In a recent survey, McKinsey highlighted three major trends that will likely continue to reshape work as we know it: remote work, e-commerce, and the adoption of automation and AI. Jared Pope, Co-Founder & CEO of Work Shield, joins HR Work Break to discuss how these topics will affect the future of work, the importance of employee engagement, and other trends to keep an eye on in the new year.

Guest: Daniela Elazari, Director of Well-Being in the Office of Work/Life at Columbia University Have employee expectations around work/life balance and flexibility changed? Why is it vital for employers to show their investment and commitment to workplace wellness, and what elements of employee well-being should HR teams be paying close attention to as many teams return to the office in 2024? In this week’s episode of the HR Works Podcast, we are joined by Daniela Elazari, a workplace...

Guest: Simon Taylor, Head of Organizational Effectiveness at Gap Inc. Why is organizational effectiveness essential in building thriving, high-performing workforces? Where can HR teams make their biggest contribution to organizational effectiveness, and what are some red flags of organizational ineffectiveness that HR leaders should be looking out for in 2024? In this latest episode of the HR Works Podcast, we are joined by Simon Taylor, a globally recognized organizational leadership...

The US Surgeon General recently deemed loneliness and isolation and “epidemic” as over half of Americans reported experiencing measurable levels of loneliness. What can HR leaders do to better support their employees' mental health? Bestselling author Erica Kezwin joins HR Work Break to discuss the loneliness epidemic, employee mental health, and more.

Guest: Thomas Leeper, Vice President of Client Solutions at Sevenstep What are successful talent acquisition and hiring teams doing differently to address the latest challenges of the labor market? Could predictive workforce intelligence tools and talent analytics be the difference makers for the organizations looking to attract top-talent in the marketplace? In this latest episode of the HR Works Podcast, Thomas Leeper, Vice President of Client Solutions at Sevenstep, joins to helps us...

What is the best piece of professional advice that you’ve received and could pass along to HR and recruiting professionals? We ask this question every week to our first-time guests on the HR Works Podcast and each time we get a truly unique and impactful response. In this week’s episode of the HR Works Podcast, we are sharing some our favorite responses from our 2023 season and paying it forward, giving the gift of game-changing advice as we head into the gift-giving season.

In last month‘s Pages of HR, I chatted with Patti Temple Rocks. Over the course of her four-decade career in the communications industry, Temple Rocks has held senior leadership positions in different sectors including PR, advertising, and the corporate client side. Patti is also an inspirational leader, builder of teams, creative thinker, problem-solver, and agent of change. Welcome back to part two of our discussion as we delve further into her book, "I’m Still Not Done: It’s Time to Talk...

Guest: Dr. Trish Holliday, Vice President of Human Resources and Corporate Services at Nashville Electric Service (NES) What are some of the biggest challenges facing new managers transitioning from roles as individual contributors into managerial and leadership positions? What skill gaps need to be immediately addressed to prepare new managers and what should be built into a long-range learning plan? In the latest episode of the HR Works Podcast, Dr. Trish Holliday, Vice President of Human...

As many companies contemplate a return to office, the digital nomad trend has since shifted into "tethered nomading." Audra Nichols, Chief Operating Officer at MBO Partners, joins to discuss this trend, the importance of flexible work, and more!

Guest: Lauren Winans, CEO and Principal HR consultant of Next Level Benefits What are the biggest challenges facing HR teams during open enrollment? What are some effective methods for driving employee engagement when selecting their 2024 benefits, and have any new must-have benefits emerged to attract talent in recent years? With open enrollment season underway, HR teams are collectively diving into the challenge of educating and assisting their workforce with enrolling in 2024 benefits....

Guest: Eduardo Briceño, CEO of Growth.how and author of The Performance Paradox How can HR leaders unlock a culture of constant growth, development and performance from their workforce? Why does the Performance Paradox challenge so many employees, making them feel stagnant and disengaged, and what can HR leaders do to help break the cycle? In this week’s episode of the HR Works Podcast, we are joined by Eduardo Briceño, CEO of Growth.how and author of the recently released book, The...

Carol Howard, Chief People Officer at Eptura, joins to discuss the pros and cons to hybrid work and a RTO and best practices for developing a remote, hybrid, or in office work plan for your employees.

Over the past two years, perceptions of older Americans took a deep dive downward and those negative perceptions – that older people are frail and weak and, sadly, disposable – have crept into the workplace. In fact, before the pandemic, an AARP survey showed 61 percent of people ages 40 to 65 had either seen or experienced ageism in the workplace. In May of 2021 that number jumped to 78 percent, the highest number AARP has ever recorded since they began tracking in 2003. My guest for this...

Guest: Kamaria Scott, Founder and CEO of Enetic and host of the Manager To Manager podcast As the employee experience continues to become more and more personalized, how can HR teams help ensure their company culture remains shared and unified? What are the most-effective ways for HR teams to measure and truly understand the impact of their employee experience in 2023? Kamaria Scott, founder and CEO of consulting firm Enetic, joins the HR Works Podcast and helps us answer these questions...

Welcome back to part 2 of my conversation with Brianna Rooney, CEO of TalentPerch, about Barbie and what recruiters can learn from the blockbuster film. Tune in as we discuss how to contextualize various skills for career growth, the importance of diversity and representation, and more.

Guest: Jesse Meschuk, Senior Advisor at Exequity Change is never easy and it’s safe to say that in 2023, many workforces and employees have encountered their fair share of change. From companywide layoffs to organizational restructuring to announced RTO mandates, the morale of many workforces have been put to the test. So what role should HR teams play in those challenging moments immediately following a major company announcement or change impacting the workforce? In this latest episode of...

As the Barbie movie continues to dominate headlines, is there anything HR professionals can learn from Barbie and her friends? Briana Rooney, CEO of TalentPerch, joins to discuss what recruiters can learn from the Barbie movie, the importance of DEI, and more.