HR Break Room

Employee wellness is becoming a topic that's garnering more attention than ever, and for good reason. Workplace wellness is a driver that can impact productivity, retention and even an employer's ability to innovate. Dr. Jessica Sharp, founder of Sharp Brain Consulting, joins the HR Break Room® podcast to share her insights and experiences as a consultant who specializes in helping leaders build stronger employee wellness programs. In this episode, you'll learn about: the latest developments neuroscientists have found linking workplace stress, well-being and performance measuring the impact employee wellness initiatives have on performance and business goals emerging trends shaping the future of employee wellness in the workplace Want to learn about the opportunities surrounding well-being in the modern workplace? Be sure to listen to this episode of the HR Break Room podcast.

It's important for U.S. employers to effectively manage Form I-9 compliance. And with increased immigration enforcement, the scrutiny organizations face could be higher, too. Now is the perfect time to reconsider your strategy for preventing I-9 compliance fines and other penalties. From conducting an internal I-9 audit to ensuring you have the most effective software to enhance your approach, there's no shortage of best practices to help ensure your compliance. Workplace compliance expert Dr. Paola Cecchi-Dimeglio, CEO of People Culture Data Consulting Group, joins HR Break Room® podcast host Ariana Stark to discuss simplifying Form I-9 compliance with: an overview of recent I-9 updates a breakdown of the most common I-9 errors tips and insight for ensuring I-9 compliance  

Many companies face unnecessary complexity on a daily basis, wasting valuable time, adding to employees' stress and chipping away at the bottom line. Often, leaders will implement policies that aim to make employees lives easier, only to discover that nothing changes. And while workplace technology can help reduce complexity, the wrong tech, or even too much tech, can add to the problem instead of subtracting from it. What steps can organizations take to eliminate wasteful processes and introduce more automation in the workplace? How does simplicity enhance your culture, employee well-being and your financial outlook? Lisa Bodell, CEO of FutureThink, joins HR Break Room® podcast host Ariana Stark to answer these questions and discuss how: organizations can implement real change workplace simplicity gives companies a strategic advantage automation unlocks HR's potential and improves the employee experience

In a September 2024 survey commissioned by Paycom and conducted by PSB Insights, 56% of HR professionals identified employee retention as their No. 1 priority in 2025. How can HR help retain employees?   One of the most powerful factors in retention is creating a sense of belonging in the workplace. Employees who feel valued and connected are more engaged, more committed, and more likely to stay. Organizations can build lasting relationships by fostering an inclusive culture of belonging that supports employees' professional growth as well as their personal well-being.   Organizational psychologist Dr. Jessica Sharp, CEO of Sharp Brain Consulting, joins HR Break Room® podcast host Ariana Stark to discuss how to create a sense of belonging in the workplace, including:   practical strategies organizations can implement the role of effective communication key metrics to track for measuring belonging's impact

It's not enough to just get paid. For us to make the most informed decisions, we have to understand what makes up our pay on a deeper level. You've probably heard of “financial literacy,” or our ability to effectively manage money. But boosting it requires another crucial piece: pay literacy. Through pay literacy, we have a chance to understand every component of our compensation — from earnings and deductions to taxes and benefits. In this episode of the HR Break Room® podcast, you'll hear how it's more than just understanding the difference between net and gross pay. It's about access, management and knowledge. And Jean Chatzky, bestselling author and former financial editor for NBC's Today show, will be your guide! Join her and host Ariana Stark as they discuss: ·      the value of financial literacy ·      what pay literacy means and why it matters ·      how employers benefit from greater pay literacy

Over the course of her illustrious and varied career, Nicole Kidman has gained valuable perspectives which she applies to her daily life, both at home and at work. No stranger to winning, innovation, caring and service, Kidman is the embodiment of Paycom's values. In this episode of the HR Break Room® podcast, Kidman discusses the pressures women face in the workplace, the importance of work-life balance and prioritizing compassion and empathy in our working relationships. She also provides welcome insights on resiliency in the face of failure, admitting when you're overwhelmed and taking advantage of available employee wellness resources. Join us as Nicole Kidman and host Trinity Thomas discuss: how failure leads to innovation leadership lessons from women the importance of work-life balance becoming well-rounded and self-sufficient

Technology isn't just changing how we work. It also has the potential to simplify our most basic tasks. One innovation that can streamline our workday is HR automation. Human resources pros are uniquely qualified for employee-centric work and organizational goal-setting, and automating HR workflows can make a positive difference in their workday and on the employee experience as a whole. In this episode of the HR Break Room® podcast, Sharlyn Lauby, HR consultant and founder of the HR Bartender podcast, discusses why organizations should automate repetitive tasks. Listen now to hear how you can make HR efficiency automatic as you move your organization forward. Guest and host will discuss: Areas where automation can benefit HR Using automation to benefit organizational goal-setting How automation can positively impact the employee experience Why automation tools should be integrated into a single software

Every single person in your organization, whether they're part of the team for a year or their whole career, will move through the employee life cycle. Are you prepared to engage them at every stage? Listen to this episode of the HR Break Room® podcast with Dr. Jessica Sharp, founder and CEO of Sharp Brain Consulting, to learn why it's important to consider employee life cycle management and how to set your organization up for success at every stage. Dr. Sharp has spent years helping organizations take a neuroscience-based approach to strengthening cultures. Her insight and experience bring a unique perspective that may prove to be the catalyst your workplace is looking for as you craft a culture that attracts, engages and retains the people who help you succeed. Dr. Sharp and our host will discuss: ·       the importance of consistent training throughout the employee life cycle ·       ways to sustain long-term engagement ·       factors to consider around employee promotions ·       tips for a smoother offboarding process

Every workplace experiences change. It can be small, like a slight tweak to a longstanding policy. Or it can be more significant, like an abrupt change to company leadership. Regardless, employers need to understand and prepare for change. But how? Even if something's necessary, that doesn't make it easy. Luckily, you don't have to face it alone. Mike Paton, host of The EOS Leader podcast and co-author of Get a Grip and Process!, joins the HR Break Room® podcast to walk us through why organizations should embrace change and practical strategies for navigating it. He'll explore how companies stumble and what they can do to simplify, streamline and, ultimately, succeed through change. In this episode, he'll discuss:           the common mistakes businesses make when implementing change           how the Entrepreneurial Operating System® can make change easier           practical strategies to empower employees through change        communication strategies to help navigate change

The modern workplace has experienced waves of change over the last few decades. Everything from technology to workforce demographics have been transformed, so it only makes sense that office etiquette would change as well.  Trish Steed, co-founder and chief analyst for H3 HR Advisors joins the HR Break Room® podcast to map out the landscape of contemporary professional etiquette. She'll discuss how the pandemic changed the way we work, and how the values and attitudes of younger generations contribute to the shape of organizational culture.   In this episode they'll discuss: ·       what's driving the increasing demand for corporate etiquette training ·       employee expectations in the age of social media ·       how to set guidelines for updated etiquette standards ·       etiquette in a multi-generational workplace

Hannibal Johnson, an author, attorney, law professor, curator of the history center Greenwood Rising and chairman of the Education Committee for the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Commission, visits the HR Break Room® podcast to discuss how open conversation and diverse perspectives in the workplace can become vital parts of your culture. In his role on the Education Committee, Johnson supports its mission to educate Oklahomans and Americans about the Race Massacre and its impact on the state and nation, remember victims and survivors, and foster sustainable entrepreneurship and tourism within the Greenwood District and North Tulsa.

Change is a part of the business landscape, and threat assessment is a rapidly evolving responsibility facing modern organizations.  Dr. Larry Barton joins the HR Break Room® to discuss the evolving nature of threat assessment and how workplace mental wellness efforts can play a role in crisis management strategies. Along the way, Barton and host Ariana Stark examine how technology, human capital management tools and simple check-ins with co-workers can be leveraged to help prevent a crisis.  Dr. Barton is the Distinguished University Professor of Crisis Management and Public Safety at the University of Central Florida and a leading expert and best-selling author in threat assessment prevention and methodology. Dr. Barton regularly addresses the FBI Academy and private sector conferences where he teaches courses in threat evaluation and crisis prevention.  For leaders grappling with dynamic workplaces, this is a must-hear discussion about threat assessment and crisis management.

Tech disengagement happens when tools intended to make our work easier actually make things more difficult. It compounds what we do, forcing us to find workarounds or abandon the tech outright. How can you bridge the gap between technology and business needs?  On this episode of the HR Break Room® podcast, HR Technology Conference co-chair Steve Boese dives into the topic and helps you identify tech disengagement and spots the pitfalls of the technology generation gap. Along the way, he'll examine the implications of a workforce that's struggling with tools that are supposed to help.   Boese also discusses:  how tech disengagement affects the workforce   understanding tech in a multigenerational workforce spotting the difference between bad tech and too much tech managing mental health and burnout related to tech disengagement 

In this episode of the HR Break Room® podcast, we welcome Paycom's director of HR business services, Tiffany Gamblin, and Sharlyn Lauby, president of HR consulting firm ITM Group. In honor of Women's History Month, Gamblin and Lauby discuss women in the workplace, their influence and how organizations can best support them. From women in leadership to trends in benefits policies to the engagement opportunities of employee resource groups (ERGs), our guests discuss how women can be empowered to bring their unique perspectives to work and add value that sets an organization apart from the rest. Our guests will discuss: statistics about women in the workforce the importance of the manager-employee relationship how mentoring programs benefit women in the workplace creating a positive environment for sharing feedback

As employees place an ever-increasing premium on work-life balance and mental health, time off plays an even more significant role in the modern workplace. That's why it's essential that the modern HR professional stay abreast of the terms, nuances and technology surrounding this benefits staple. Trish Steed, co-founder of H3 HR Advisors joins the HR Break Room® podcast to break down the many factors of the common benefits program. Steed brings industry insight and first-hand experience as she discusses the future of benefits, mental health, PTO policies, unpaid time off, employee vacation blackout periods and more. Drawing from her own experience, Steed also examines how automation and the right tech helps HR professionals streamline their work and uncover greater efficiency. Trish Steed and our host will discuss: the latest in HR technology and automation the future of work the nuances surrounding time-off approvals time-off policy samples preventing burnout

Delayed time-off decisions can create an avalanche of problems. Scheduling is slowed down, budgeting is hampered, employee trust may erode and the risk of non-compliance fines grow ever larger. Nobody wants time-off requests to languish in limbo — and for good reason! In this episode of the HR Break Room® podcast, HR Technology Conference co-chair Steve Boese shares his take on where pain points may arise in the time-off process when things aren't automated, the realities of staffing shortages and more. Listen in as Steve Boese discusses: ·       the ins and outs of automated time-off request decision-making·       maintaining the human touch as you embrace automation ·       developments in HR technology and the future of work ·       ensuring fairness and reducing bias in time-off decision making ·       the benefits of automated time-off tracking

LinkedIn's first chief HR officer, Steve Cadigan, continues his HR Break Room® visit with a discussion about employee well-being and the idea of workplace wellness. He examines wellness in a professional context and shares ways employers can support their teams.   Cadigan earned his workplace culture expertise overseeing LinkedIn's recruitment, engagement and culture strategies during a period of tenfold growth. He's an avid proponent of in-person workplaces, a topic he took on in his bestselling 2021 book, Workquake.   In this second episode of his two-part discussion, Cadigan addresses: ·        wellness in the workplace ·        mental health and employee well-being ·        the importance of a healthy workplace culture  ·        employee wellness programs and human connection in the workplace

Most people understand that diversity and inclusion in the workplace are important, but can we do more than simply recognizing this as a fact? Is it possible to leverage diversity and inclusion to build a positive organizational culture, improve work quality and increase productivity? LinkedIn's first chief HR officer, Steve Cadigan, joins the HR Break Room® podcast to answer questions about investing in the diversity of your workplace. Cadigan earned his workplace-culture expertise as he oversaw LinkedIn's recruitment, engagement and culture strategies during a period of tenfold growth. He's an avid proponent of in-person workplaces, a topic he took on in his bestselling 2021 book, Workquake. In the first episode of this two-part discussion, Cadigan discusses: diversity in the workplace leveraging your workforce the future of work the significance of investing in your people cultivating a richer human experience

Stress has a sneaky way of turning into burnout before we can recognize the symptoms and take steps to protect our mental wellness. Can cutting-edge science help us regain some of our lost calm?   For that answer, we turned to a leading scientist.   Astrophysicist, author and all-around science ambassador Neil deGrasse Tyson, Ph.D., visits the HR Break Room® to take on the myth of multitasking. Multitasking can lower productivity, increase the amount of time needed to complete a task, create stress and lead to burnout. We often think of multitasking within the context of work; however, this applies to all areas of life.   Technology is often seen as the cause of excessive multitasking in our busy lives, but these modern tools may also provide the solution as we look for ways to cope in these times of information saturation.   Tyson discusses ways to identify the onset of burnout and proven strategies for reducing stress and recovering the ability to think clearly and effectively.   Want to learn more about how multitasking at work may be contributing to cognitive overload in your workplace? Read our blog post!

With so many administrative duties on HR's plates, multitasking can quickly give way to mental exhaustion and cognitive overload. The solution? Automating basic HR and payroll tasks!   In the evolving world of work, automation is a double-edged sword. Sure, it opens doors to better, more efficient HR processes. But it can also introduce complex challenges.   Join Steve Boese, HR Technology Conference chair, on a journey through the world of HR automation. We'll address the fundamental questions around the concept and how it redefines the employee experience.   In this episode of HR Break Room®, we'll explore how to: free HR, create efficiencies and inspire forward-thinking leadership through task automation embrace HR automation, avoid common pitfalls and maintain the human touch simplify data management, onboarding and HR analytics with automation  We've come a long way since the Industrial Revolution. From the electronic semiconductor to employee-guided payroll, read the story of HR automation.

As AI and other technologies continue their rapid advance, effective cybersecurity that can evolve with the times becomes equally important.   In comes John Riggi — veteran FBI agent, senior representative to the CIA, a member of the White House Cyber Response Group and the American Hospital Association's very first advisor for cybersecurity and risk. With years of experience in a variety of fields, Riggi visits HR Break Room® to discuss all things cybersecurity.   Riggi and host Morgan Beard discuss the critical importance of data security in the sphere of payroll and HCM. Riggi also offers tips for business leaders who want to stay ahead of the curve to protect themselves, their employees and their customers.   Key takeaways from this episode of the HR Break Room include: ·      understanding the importance of cybersecurity ·      securing data through internal controls ·      actionable tips for business leaders rethinking their cybersecurity measures

In order to create opportunities for transformational success, your employees first must have the freedom to be themselves. Emotional transparency and inclusivity are key to achieve this, and no person has demonstrated these values quite like Robin Roberts, the versatile co-anchor of the top-rated morning news program, ABC's Good Morning America.   In this previously recorded episode of HR Break Room®, Roberts shares her perspective on the many obstacles employees may encounter and how to use that adversity to succeed in the workplace. Her unique story paves the way to opening a new conversation centered on efforts extending beyond the traditional definitions of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging.   Join us as Roberts recounts her path from small-town Mississippi to inspiring millions daily nationwide by sharing her journey, and ways she has worked to provide others a sense of psychological safety and well-being in the workplace.   Key takeaways ·        A workplace can create a safe environment to support its employees through adversity. ·        Transparency benefits people in both their personal and professional development. ·        How to move past the idea that diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging efforts are more than just boxes to be checked, and move toward a more holistic, personal approach.

Guest: Futurist Mike Walsh You may have heard about it at work or on the news. It's artificial intelligence or “AI” for short — a complex subject that's still evolving. While some people express concern, others are optimistic and excited. Regardless of the hype or the pundits' daily hot take, the future of work is something nearly everyone is experiencing in real time.   Futurist Mike Walsh has been a leading authority on disruptive innovation and digital transformation. In this episode of the HR Break Room® podcast, he uses his expertise to break down all things AI and technology as he helps clarify what we can expect in the workplace during these interesting times.   Listen as Walsh and host Morgan Beard discuss: ·        the quickly evolving landscape of work ·        how AI will impact the workplace ·        leadership challenges arising from digital transformation

Starting a business can be scary, especially when you step outside a successful career for the unknowns of entrepreneurship. That's exactly what Academy Award-winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow did when she founded the lifestyle brand Goop.   What started as a simple newsletter in 2008 grew into an industry-leading wellness operation and a source for unique, innovative approaches to health. Goop exists to enrich its customers just as its CEO aspires to enrich her employees' experience in the workplace.   In this episode of HR Break Room®, Paltrow discusses her company's journey and how crucial genuine employee investment is for any growing business.   Key takeaways ·        Defining the crucial first steps of building your own business ·        Inspiring and empowering your employees ·        Understanding how employee investment benefits the company

Guest: Vernice "FlyGirl" Armour As part of our observance of Women's History Month and International Women's Day, we wanted to hear from someone who has played a substantial role in that history. Meet Vernice “FlyGirl” Armour, America's first Black woman combat pilot. That's a big first for aviation, but it isn't the only first in her exciting, groundbreaking story. FlyGirl joins host Morgan Beard in the HR Break Room®, to discuss her gutsy, trailblazing path from the Nashville Police Department to two tours in Iraq and beyond. In this candid conversation, FlyGirl touches on: overcoming the obstacles of gender equity in the workplace breaking through old fears and paradigms holding business leaders accountable for diversity and inclusion efforts

Guest: Steve Boese, H3 HR Advisors  In a new nationwide study, Ernst & Young (EY) revealed the high cost of common payroll errors under the traditional system. On average, fixing a single payroll mistake costs a company $291. The cost isn't simply financial. Organizations also pay in time spent fixing these errors and managing the fallout they create. EY found, on average, a full-time payroll employee spends nearly 29 workweeks on corrections. In this episode of HR Break Room®, H3 HR Advisors co-founder Steve Boese joins host Morgan Beard to dig in to the EY study and break it all down. Listen as they: ·        react to the study's key findings ·        discuss how payroll errors harm the employee experience ·        examine the impact of payday accuracy on HR productivity ·        offer strategies for avoiding payroll errors

Guest: David Maraniss, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Path Lit by Lightning: The Life of Jim Thorpe In this episode of the HR Break Room® podcast, host Morgan Beard sits down with Pulitzer Prize-winning author David Maraniss to discuss Oklahoma native, athlete and sports legend Jim Thorpe. Maraniss shares insights on workplace leadership, inclusion and determination he learned as he wrote the biography Path Lit by Lightning: The Life of Jim Thorpe. Maraniss and Beard also touch on the values Thorpe demonstrated throughout his life and how he continues to inspire today as the namesake of the Paycom Jim Thorpe Award. In this episode, Maraniss discusses: perseverance as a leadership trait the wide-reaching impact of Thorpe's athletic career Thorpe's legacy as a pioneer of diversity and inclusion

Guest: Candace Nelson, author and founder of Sprinkles Cupcakes Candace Nelson, entrepreneur, author and founder of Sprinkles Cupcakes, makes her first visit to the HR Break Room® podcast. From a self-made pastry chef to a permanent judging spot on Food Network's Cupcake Wars, Candace Nelson has rewritten the recipe on turning a passion into a successful career. After opening the world's first cupcake bakery in 2005, Nelson continued to grow, becoming an angel investor and author of two books, the most recent being Sweet Success: A Simple Recipe to Turn your Passion into Profit, hitting shelves in November 2022. Candace joins host Morgan Beard to discuss her first foray in the cupcake market, women in entrepreneurship and how shaping her own mindset was instrumental to her success. In this episode of HR Break Room, Nelson discusses: how mindset plays a role in entrepreneurship tackling imposter syndrome female representation in the startup and venture capital arena

Guests: Christie Schmidt, manager of HRIS, and Sarah Johnson, payroll supervisor What if there were a way to fix a problem before it became a problem? Paycom's Beti guides employees to do just that. With Beti, employees find and fix potential problems ahead of unpleasant payday surprises. Christie Schmidt, Paycom's manager of HRIS, and Sarah Johnson, payroll supervisor, join Morgan Beard to highlight industry-first technology and why it's vital to millions of employees. In this episode of HR Break Room®, Schmidt and Johnson discuss: the consequences employees may face without Beti how Beti simplifies life for employees and employers misconceptions around employees doing their own payroll For more on Beti, check out our recent blog where renowned real estate investor and consultant Barbara Corcoran discusses the advantage of employee-driven payroll

Guest: AJ Griffin, Paycom's director of government and community affairs An expanding company brings excitement, hope and, of course, growing pains. AJ Griffin, Paycom's director of government and community affairs, joins host Morgan Beard to discuss the obstacles a business faces as it grows. In this episode of HR Break Room®, Griffin explains: the most important considerations for business growth the difference between federal and state compliance regulations how businesses can keep up with regulatory changes For more on how growing companies can reduce the risk of audits and penalties, check out our on-demand webinar, Scaling for Success: HR Compliance for Now and the Future

Guests: Steve Boese and Trish McFarlane of H3HR Mark Stelzner and Kimberly Carroll of IA Stacey Harris of Sapient Insights Group HR Tech is one of the biggest and most prestigious human resource conferences in the world, bringing the industry's top thought leaders to the forefront. HR Break Room®'s Morgan Beard sat down with several guests during this year's conference to talk about the importance of HR tech and HR's place in the world today. In this “best of” compilation from Las Vegas, Morgan speaks with Steve Boese and Trish McFarlane of H3HR, Mark Stelzner and Kimberly Carroll of IA and Stacey Harris of Sapient Insights Group. The conversations cover a wide array of topics including: the importance of HR Technology Conference how the world of HR is changing how companies can best prepare for the future

Guest: Ben Brooks, founder and CEO of PILOT As a part of Paycom's HR Tech series, HR Break Room®'s Morgan Beard sat down with Ben Brooks, an executive coach and thought leader, for a wide-ranging conversation in Las Vegas. From HR practitioner to the founder of his own company, PILOT, Brooks taps into his expertise of career coaching to discuss the state of HR, the workplace and the future of both. “Work can be a transformative, exciting place where we meet best friends and have these transformative, amazing experiences. But it takes each one of us being a real active owner in our careers,” Brooks said. In this episode of HR Break Room, Brooks discusses the: importance of career development in regards to retention difference between the “great resignation” and “quiet quitting” blurring of work-life balance

Guest: Kim Hancock, vice president of human resources When you're a state-of-the-art aviation company, streamlined and reliable processes are essential in everything you do. And when safety is absolutely critical during every part of your process, eliminating distractions and inefficiencies can have an enormous impact felt by everyone in the organization. As the vice president of human resources for a large firm that repairs and tests commercial aircraft engines, Kim Hancock has helped her workplace achieve next-level productivity and safety increases. Due in large part to a solid HR technology strategy including employee-driven payroll, Hancock and her organization empowered employees with innovative tech that helped them stay focused on their vital work of maintaining and testing aircraft engines. Key Takeaways In this episode of HR Break Room®, host Morgan Beard sits down with Kim Hancock, an aerospace manufacturer's vice president of HR, to discuss: the importance of HR tech from someone with hands-on implementation experience how HR tech impacts employee engagement, company efficiency and even safety why corporate culture and employee experience are directly linked to the quality and effectiveness of workplace technology

Guest: Seth Mattison, Future of Work Keynote Speaker 2020 reshaped norms across society, including unprecedented dynamics in the workplace. Two years later, the dust has settled and a new question has emerged: What is the future of work? Business strategist Seth Mattison has spent his career researching how the world of work is changing. According to him, we're building the workplace of the future right now. “We are the architects of what the future of work is going to look like, and I think it's really important for all of us to take ownership,” Mattison said. In this episode of HR Break Room®, Mattison discusses: how workforces can become future-ready generational dynamics and their impact moving forward the importance of employee engagement To learn more about the future of work, watch our on-demand webinar, Employee Engagement: Strategies for Success With Seth Mattison.

Guests:   Adam Ballard, VP of Marketing Casey Twenter, Senior Creative Director From TikTok to TV, Paycom has partnered with influencer Corporate Natalie to reach audiences nationwide with its message on the power of employee-driven payroll through Beti®. But how did these efforts come to fruition? Paycom's vice president of marketing Adam Ballard and Casey Twenter, senior creative director, join host Morgan Beard for a discussion on what it takes to make these campaigns happen. “One of the things I really enjoy most about working on a brand like Paycom is we're really limited only by our own imagination of where we could go,” Ballard said. In this episode of HR Break Room®, Ballard and Twenter discuss: nuances of the creative process the importance of resonating with the right audience concepts on marketing innovative technology how employees do their own payroll with Paycom

Guest: Sharlyn Lauby, consultant and HR Bartender founder The future of work is changing, but what does that mean for current and future employees? In this episode of HR Break Room®, training consultant and HR Bartender founder Sharlyn Lauby discusses the role of learning and development programs and how they're adapting to the ever-changing work landscape. Lauby offers her take on how these programs must be flexible to all employees, regardless of generation or skill level. To learn more about the evolution of learning and development, watch our on-demand webinar, From Training to Thriving: Sharlyn Lauby's Keys to a Skilled Workforce.

Guests: Tiffany McGowen, VP of Talent Acquisition Jennifer Mathew, Manager of Talent Acquisition Paycom's Tiffany McGowen and Jennifer Mathew join host Morgan Beard to discuss talent acquisition in an ever-changing marketplace. “The first thing is acknowledging that we know it's a different market,” said Mathew, Paycom's manager of talent acquisition. “What we did yesterday might not work today, and what we do today might not work tomorrow.” McGowen, Paycom's vice president of talent acquisition, shared similar sentiments regarding the future of hiring. “Just seek first to understand, and then build your strategy to react and react quickly, but don't overreact,” she said. With so much unknown, it's essential to be proactive with talent acquisition management, but finding a starting point can be challenging. In this episode of HR Break Room®, McGowen and Mathew discuss: the current state of recruiting and candidate markets what candidates want from prospective positions recruiting efficiently in a hot labor market For more on how recruiters can attract and retain top talent, check out our blog post, Securing Top Talent With Unconventional Benefits.

Guest: Jenn Lim, CEO of Delivering Happiness Happiness at home carries over into our professional lives, but what happens at work may affect us more than we realize. CEO and bestselling author Jenn Lim says, “If you have a sense of purpose or you're actually working on the path of a purpose, that actually can increase your odds of being sustainably happy over time.” In this episode of HR Break Room®, Lim discusses discovering one's personal purpose and how that ties into the workplace. She breaks down the techniques for getting started on discovering that purpose and how organizations can help their workforce in this effort. To learn more about how employee purpose impacts workplace culture, visit our on-demand webinar, Real Talk on Employee Purpose and Values With Jenn Lim.

Guest Host: Steve Boese, H3 HR co-founder and At Work in America podcast co-host Guests: Tiffany McGowen, Paycom's vice president of talent acquisition Tiffany Gamblin, Paycom's director of HR business services In today's world of work, employees are engaging with workplace technology that is evolving faster than ever before. As such, organizations are figuring out how to best align their workforce with that technology while making it an enjoyable and engaging experience. In this episode of HR Break Room, guest host and H3 HR co-founder Steve Boese sits down with Paycom's vice president of talent acquisition, Tiffany McGowen, and Tiffany Gamblin, Paycom's director of HR business services, to consider: the role of workplace tech and how HR and talent acquisition can bridge the gap between tech and the organization at large strategies for providing employees with a better workplace tech experience how to give employees the technology they need to effectively do their jobs

Guest: Hill Harper, best-selling author, philanthropist and award-winning actor Initiatives geared toward promoting diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB) are increasingly vital to a business's success. Philanthropist and award-winning actor Hill Harper says, “We are only as good as the person who doesn't feel heard, who feels marginalized, who is not experiencing pay equity, who doesn't have their holiday celebrated, who doesn't even have their holiday acknowledged, who's told to hide parts of themselves.” DEIB efforts are at the forefront of many human resource professionals' minds. But how do we make sure we're supporting these goals year-round? In this episode of HR Break Room, Hill Harper will discuss: methods to build a culture with empathy and understanding how to build trust and open communication throughout a workforce the value of perspective in order to live fulfilled lives in the workplace  

Guest: Ravin Jesuthasan, futurist, author and human capital thought leader With competition in the labor market at an all-time high, it's essential that an organization's culture attracts and retains in-demand talent to achieve and maintain success. Therefore, HR must innovate, evolve and reinvent its processes to create an experience that meets the demand of today's employees. In order to remain competitive, having the tools candidates expect isn't just an option — it's essential! According to futurist Ravin Jesuthasan, the function of HR is shifting from its traditional role as a steward of employment to a steward of work. With new technologies, HR is empowered to reshape the work experience for every employee companywide; in doing so, HR will sit alongside business leaders to orchestrate new work ecosystems and organizational structures. In this episode of HR Break Room®, Jesuthasan joins host Caleb Masters to consider: how the digital transformation and democratization of work are reshaping the requirements of HR HR's evolving role in enhancing the employer brand and overall employee experience the importance of leveraging new HR technology to enhance workflow and streamline processes To learn more about how the right HR tech can enable HR to reinvent its purpose within an organization, read our blog post, “Conquering Turnover Through Effective HR Tech.”

Guest: Steve Boese, HR Technology Conference program chair and HR Happy Hour podcast co-host Last year forced many employees to engage with workplace technology more than ever before. As a result, top candidates are paying close attention to the tech potential employers provide employees. With the U.S. Department of Labor reporting more than 10.4 million open jobs in September, the competition for talent is heated. In order to remain competitive, having the tools candidates expect in today's business environment is essential. It's not enough, however, for an employer to just implement new tech; they have to ensure these tools are accessible, are stress-free and provide meaningful value. In this episode of HR Break Room®, Boese rejoins host Caleb Masters to consider: how the tightening labor market forces organizations to re-evaluate the employee experience the role of HR in fostering an attractive employee experience through technology how technology like Beti™ drives employees' trust in their organizations Learn more about how employee-driven payroll can empower your workforce by reading our blog, The Future of Payroll: How Beti Improves the Employee Experience.

Guest: Chad Richison, Paycom founder and CEO In 1998, the World Wide Web wasn't yet a household necessity, but something that tied up phone lines. However, that didn't stop Chad Richison from bringing his idea of businesses seamlessly processing payroll entirely online to life with Paycom. From the days of dial-up internet to the smartphone boom and beyond, Richison has led Paycom through every major electronic advancement of the 21st century. Throughout the evolution, Richison has maintained a belief that HR tech is at its most effective when employees use the technology to enter and own their own data just as they do as everyday consumers. With the company's recent launch of Beti™, a revolutionary, employee-driven payroll experience, Paycom continues to reflect his vision and prove how HR technology can transform an organization for the better. Richison's focus on an employee-centric HR experience has made Paycom an industry-leading technology. His position makes him intimately familiar with the trends of technology and its impact on the workforce. To celebrate the HR Break Room® podcast's 100th episode, Richison shares his insight on how consumer trends may influence the HR industry from here. In this episode of HR Break Room, Richison and host Caleb Masters discuss: the legacy of Paycom and how its vision has evolved how the everyday use of apps positively impacts businesses how employee-driven technology strengthens an organization why a continued employee focus represents the future of work Learn more about how to embrace the future of HR through employees doing their own payroll by heading to paycom.com/beti.

Beti™, Paycom's industry-first, employee-driven payroll experience, is making waves in the HR technology industry. Recently named a Top HR Product of 2021 by Human Resource Executive magazine, Beti is revolutionizing how organizations view payday by putting the power of payroll in employees' hands. In this HR Break Room Take 5, host Caleb Masters consults Steve Boese, HR Technology Conference Program Chair, and Barbara Corcoran, famed investor and personality, about what this innovation means for HR and business as a whole. We also hear from Alex, an HR professional who recently elevated their organization through the power of Beti. In this episode, you'll learn: why employees should have the ability to do their own payroll how Beti can leverage payroll accuracy and help reduce errors the immediate benefit of Beti through a first-person account how Beti can empower businesses of all sizes Ready to step into the future of Payroll? Learn more by heading over to paycom.com/beti

Guest: Nicholas Bloom, William Eberle Professor of Economics at Stanford University According to Stanford economist Nicholas Bloom, “the fully remote plane is about to crash. I'm surprised it's lasted this long — probably only due to the social capital we've built prior to the pandemic.” He now believes “hybrid is really the sweet spot long-term.” Bloom has studied remote-work practices worldwide, and his research offers a clear-eyed understanding of the dynamics at play for both employees and leadership in remote and hybrid workforces. He has seen the struggles along with the big wins across a variety of industries, and his analysis of recent events provides a path for the future. In this episode of HR Break Room®, Bloom joins host Caleb Masters to discuss: the benefits and challenges of remote, hybrid and fully on-site working models how demographics affect the success of a hybrid workforce the importance of objective performance metrics for remote and hybrid workforces the unintended HR liabilities arising from remote-work practices Learn more insights about the current state of hybrid, remote and fully on-site workforce by attending our on demand webinar, Workplace of the Future: Remote Work and the Hybrid Workforce.

Guests: Hill Harper, best-selling author, philanthropist and star of ABC's The Good Doctor AJ Griffin, Paycom director of governmental and community affairs To commemorate the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa Race Massacre, the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre Centennial Commission is building the Greenwood Rising history center, a state-of-the-art institution that creates an immersive educational experience to educate visitors about this historic event and honor the legacy of Black Wall Street. To support the cause, the Centennial Commission received contributions from Paycom as part of an ongoing giving campaign in which employees have the opportunity to donate to a variety of local and national causes. Hill Harper's philanthropic work with the Centennial Commission and position in the media give him unique insight into nonprofit fundraising and the economic realities of the minority communities he serves. In this episode of HR Break Room®, Hill, Griffin and host Caleb Masters discuss: using technology to foster a philanthropic culture how corporate giving can boost employee morale and strengthen the employer brand funding challenges faced by smaller philanthropic organizations how technology can help reduce barriers of entry that keep people from retaining and creating wealth Hear more insights from Hill Harper related to breaking down organizational barriers and defeating fear by watching our on-demand webinar, A Culture of Innovation: Strategies for Promoting Inclusion and Defeating Fear With Hill Harper.

Guest: Amy Edmondson, Ph.D., Harvard Business School professor of leadership and management From lack of time to lack of C-suite buy-in, there's no shortage of reasons HR professionals might find themselves feeling more than a little frustrated — or even stuck — in their roles. In fact, in a role as challenging as HR, it would almost be more surprising if this weren't the case! However, these feelings need not be permanent. By visualizing the HR profession as a classic hierarchy of needs, you can also visualize your path to its peak, leading to a kind of professional self-actualization or even transcendence. The model for this hierarchy, represented in the form of a pyramid, comes to us from one of the leading lights of 20th-century psychology: Abraham Maslow. But what do the various levels on the HR hierarchy of needs actually look like? And how easy is it to move from one to the next? In this episode of of HR Break Room®, host Caleb Masters welcomes Harvard Business School professor Amy Edmondson to discuss: the challenges and roadblocks to self-actualization faced by many HR professionals cultivating the right mindset for surmounting basic needs and safety and security to reach higher, more fulfilling levels on the hierarchy how the right HR technology can make the journey easier Take an even deeper dive into the HR hierarchy of needs by reading our white paper, The HR Hierarchy of Needs: Achieving Self-Actualization in Your Profession.

Guest: Guy Kawasaki, chief evangelist of Canva Guy Kawasaki, host of the podcast Guy Kawasaki’s Remarkable People, visits the HR Break Room® to share his unique insights regarding attitudes toward innovation, both as it relates to HR tech and within modern organizations as a whole. In his position as chief evangelist of Canva, Kawasaki has seen and spearheaded positive changes across a diverse group of entities and understands the unique dynamics that play into organizational transformation. In this episode, Kawasaki and host Caleb Masters discuss: the shifting role of the HR department in contemporary business making meaning as an essential function of innovation the impact the user experience has on the perception of a company how executives can partner with HR leadership to find the right HR tech for their organization Learn more about how to foster a culture of innovation in your workplace by reading our white paper, Making the Change: How to Lead a Digital Transformation to Success.

Guest:  Steve Boese, HR Technology Conference program chair and HR Happy Hour podcast co-host As a challenging year forced more organizations to embrace the reality of the digital transformation in the workplace, how employees incorporate technology into processes becomes more important by the day. Steve Boese, chair of the HR Technology Conference, returns to the HR Break Room® to discuss the relationship between workplace tech and employees’ frustrations. Boese addresses a new nationwide study by OnePoll that has uncovered some startling statistics about how office workers — both in the office and working remotely — view their options for tech in the workplace and ways for engaged employers to understand these results and move forward. In this episode, Boese and host Caleb Masters unpack the implications of this information as they discuss: the dissonance between the technology employees encounter in their personal life versus their workplace tech and how this impacts the employee experience the costs associated with inefficient or outdated tech as it relates to productivity and the employee experience the varied benefits arising from effective and efficient workplace technology at all levels of the organization HR’s role in technology selection and how to get C-suite buy-in during that process Learn more about how to reduce employee frustrations with the right workplace technology by going to paycom.com/frustrations.

Guest: Sharlyn Lauby, founder of HR Bartender The events of 2020 exerted profound shifts in the way we think about work, including the technology we use to get our jobs done. But even as we enter the spring of 2021, a surprising number of organizations lag behind in their prioritization of automated workplace tech. Meanwhile, remote or hybrid working arrangements pose challenges of their own. For example, in a recent OnePoll survey of American office workers, obtaining timely approvals from managers was cited as the second-biggest challenge for employees working from home. How can you help ensure your organization is doing everything it can to position itself for success in a time of digital transformation? In this episode of HR Break Room®, HR Bartender founder Sharlyn Lauby joins host Caleb Masters to discuss: how to harness the digital transformation to give employees what they want and accelerate business goals what remote and hybrid working environments are expected to look like in 2021 why the right technology for employees should include tools for managers Learn more about how to reduce employee frustrations with their workplace technology by checking out our toolkit, The Frustrations Today's Office Workers Have With Workplace Technology.

Guest: Justin Cameron, Paycom manager of background check product The ability to make informed hiring decisions is a crucial part of an effective talent acquisition process because it affects nearly every part of an organization. However, many businesses often overlook the importance of background checks or don’t have the right HR tech to provide necessary information about candidates to help mitigate risks associated with hiring. Protecting the safety and the culture of an organization begins with the selection process and helps ensure you hire the best individuals to move your company forward. What should you look for in a background checks software to find and hire top talent? Join us for episode 93 of HR Break Room® as we discuss: how a quality background checks process improves the candidate and employee experience best practices organizations can use to exercise due diligence in their background checks process why it’s necessary for HR and recruiting teams to easily conduct employment screenings the role reliable technology plays in efficiently moving new hires through the background checks process Learn how to exercise due diligence with Paycom’s Enhanced Background Checks by reading our case study, How One Software Transformed Background Checks for a Government Contractor.