#HRevolution

In this week's episode, Chris, Bobby, and Kevyn are diving deep into a topic that's been making waves lately: "Pay Transparency." In an era marked by discussions on fairness, equality, and workplace culture, pay transparency has emerged as a pivotal conversation. But what does pay transparency really mean, and why should it matter to all of us? Is it merely about sharing salary figures, or does it carry broader implications, reaching into our organizations, our workplace relationships, and even society as a whole? Today, we're peeling back the layers to explore these questions and more.

Embark on your own journey of personal and professional growth! Kevyn Rustici and Christopher Darone, SPHR, take you on a journey into the world of professional growth and development. Joining them is none other than James Sharpe, the VP of Benefits, M&A, and Mobility at Wiley. James has traveled a remarkable path from being a Retirement Specialist in the UK to his current leadership role in HR. James shares his remarkable insights on how taking a leap out of your comfort zone can lead to incredible personal and professional growth.

Does HR need to stop doing so much and actually think about being a bit more selfish? In this week's episode, we discuss how it's okay to be selfish when it comes to our own development in HR.  When was the last time that you thought about your own development? Join The #HRevolution for this episode of REALTalkHR where Kevyn Rustici, Christopher Darone, SPHR, and Bobby Spaziani share tips and tricks for prioritizing yourself as an HR Professional.

Is your organization struggling to motivate, develop and retain top talent within a budget?   Join the #HREvolution for this episode of REALTalkHR where Kevyn Rustici, Chris Darone, and Bobby Spaziani break down the journey from talent attraction to employee development. In this week's episode, we discuss the importance of transforming your managers into growth leaders in order to maintain an engaged workforce.   We'll dive into the following topics:   -The difference between employee development and employee advancement   -Why leaders must reconnect their people back to the mission, vision, and purpose of the company   -How to develop your workforce on a limited budget   -Moving from extrinsic to intrinsic engagement strategies  

The first REALTalkHR discussion breaks down relevant topics that are impacting HR professionals, leaders, and businesses today to empower, encourage and enable their success. In this coffee conversation, Kevyn Rustici, Bobby Spaziani, and Christopher Darone, SPHR talk about how to elevate and evolve your approach to serving your internal clients in order to build long-lasting strategic relationships within the business.  When we are able to ask the right questions we can find those critical opportunities to build relationships that yield positive change for individuals and the business.   Topics discussed in this session: - Be proactive when it comes to your own learning, growth, and development as an HR professional - How to empower, enable, and encourage your internal clients and stakeholders to be people focused -Breaking away from the traditional perceptions of HR and management/leadership - Being intentional in your day-to-day in order to make the most of your time - A thoughtful approach to listening using the 80/20 rule - Practicing patience, and letting go of your ego and other distractions

The cost of human capital continues to increase and individuals continue to leave organizations we need to take bold new measures to achieve a new definition of business success in 2022-23 and beyond. It is always a good time when the hosts of #HRevolution get together to just have conversations about the hot topics in HR as they relate to the overall performance of the business.  This conversation includes Christopher Darone, Jona Wright, and Kevyn Rustici talking about all things performance, compensation, and the overall employee experience.  We discuss the process of reinventing the performance management processes within the business to help articulate the actual need within the organization. If individuals need to know how they are helping with the overall performance of the organization, then it is our job to individualize the work needed to achieve optimal performance.    Tune in for some free tips, tricks, insights, and advice!    

Join The #HRevolution as we welcome Olga Mendez, Corporate Director of Human Resources at American Packaging Corporation.   Olga Mendez sits down with Kevyn Rustici and Christopher Darone, SPHR to talk about her journey as an HR Executive and the lessons she's learned and shared with others along the way.  Olga's secret weapon is her intentionality behind everything she does for the individual employees but also the business. This allows her to focus her time, energy, and efforts on what matters most ensuring she is always adding value.  Olga Mendez provides real examples and relevant insights on how to provide tangible value and authentic leadership to all employees within her organization.   Other topics in our conversation include: - The key to developing strong business relationships - How to effectively "Manage Up" when working with your boss - Learning how to get a great start when starting a new position - Making the most of teachable moments - Demonstrating leadership that can be both seen and heard

Join the @#HRevolution as we welcome Grace Zuncic, Chief People Officer and Executive Leader. Grace Zuncic joins Kevyn Rustici and Christopher Darone, SPHR to discuss how a strong organizational mission can increase motivation and productivity to drive astronomical change and results.  Grace Zuncic shares her experiences and insights on how to lead in a transparent, authentic, and inquisitive manner to create value and build productive teams. Grace will be joining Cotopaxi as their Chief People and Impact Officer.   Other topics in our conversation include: - Having and using your voice in the C-Suite - Asking the right questions to take calculated risks - Creating an inclusive workplace at all levels - Why thriving is more impactful than engagement

Join the @#HRevolution as we welcome Michael Ackerbauer, PhD, Organizational Consultant and Transformation leader at IBM.   Kevyn Rustici and Christopher Darone, SPHR are joined by Michael Ackerbauer, PhD to deconstruct what it is that makes high-performing teams so valuable to organizations. Michael Ackerbauer, PhD shares his expertise and experience in embedding innovation, creativity, and agility into teams and organizations in order to create incredible results.   Other topics in our conversation include: - Establishing a "Traceability of Value" throughout the organization - Three lenses to drive Productivity and Performance - Why conventional brainstorming methods don't work - Creating a safe space to encourage Diversity of Thinking

Join the #HRevolution, as we welcome Michelle Pedzich, Senior Vice President, CHRO at Canandaigua National Bank & Trust. Michelle joins Kevyn Rustici and Christopher Darone, SPHR to discuss her approach to finding balance, not just within her professional life but also in how she (and her organization) takes an active role in bettering the communities in which she lives and works. Michelle Pedzich provides her experience in leading through the pandemic and ensuring that human capital is a strategic imperative in order to drive true business results.   Other topics in our conversation include: - How to be resourceful and make the most of each situation - Finding work/life balance that actually works in the real world - The 3 characteristics of successful leaders - Why retaining is just as important as recruiting

Sit down with the most interesting man in the world, Greg Newman. Greg actually was almost kidnapped by pirates, while visiting one of the 86 countries he has been to talk HR and People Analytics.  Sharing his journey from an HRIS professional to his current role as Head of People Analytics at Deloitte Australia. He mentioned that he noticed how companies were spending hundreds of millions of dollars with little to no idea if it was actually effective. He saw that there were so many more important things that we aren't measuring and questions we aren't answering for the business, which drove his passion for people analytics. Typically HR metrics don't translate naturally to other business unit's priorities.  Building the demand or "hunger" for evidence-based decision-making is key in order to make data come to life to arm the CHRO, CEO, and CFO with new insights that drive action. HR needs to become "data hungry" while following the money to know what the business needs.    We Discuss: -Data Hunger: Raising Data Literacy and Appetite A -The Need for Qualitative and Quantitative Data-Where the Magic Happens -Storytelling with Data: Not About the Data  -Translating Data to Priorities in the Business like DE&I -People Analytics Journey in Australia       

Join the #HRevolution as we welcome Ashwini U S, People Analytics/Workforce Strategy Expert. Ashwini joins to discuss her unique journey from a career in engineering to building out a large and impactful People Analytics organization.  In our conversation, Ashwini shares how to build trust, gain credibility, and shape relationships with business leaders by asking the right questions to understand what is most important to them.  It is through this personalized approach that Ashwini has been able to then demonstrate the true power of people data at organizations like Uber and Beat. Once we understand what motivates leadership and managers, but also what they prioritize we can evolve our approach to best serve the business and the individuals that make up the company.  In this episode, we discuss: -The importance of helping leaders envision success through workforce analytics -Establishing relationships with HR Business Partners by understanding what problems they are trying to solve - How to “break the myths” in Human Resources through the use of data science - The misconceptions of job hopping - Moving from reactive to proactive modeling

Join the #HRevolution as we welcome Erjona Shera, People Analytics at Wayfair. Erjona joins Kevyn Rustici and Bobby Spaziani to discuss her non-traditional path into Human Resources and how she has been able to successfully drive People Analytics & create Organizational Effectiveness across multiple businesses. She reminds HR professionals and people analytics to now stray too far away from your customers because if you lose that qualitative data, you will not know where to look in the quantitative data to make an impact. Erjona shares that the keys to engagement are Development and Inclusion as they are the strongest motivating factors. She also recommends the best practice of instant recognition to promote positive behaviors. Erjona discusses how falling into HR from a career in Finance has allowed her to better understand the “voice of the customer” by walking in the employee's shoes. In this episode, we discuss: - How to effectively translate people data to the business - The importance of being customer-obsessed by listening to employees through surveys and continuous feedback loops -Creating internal partnerships and champions to support change if things are uncovered in the data - How to help your business leaders become more data literate - How to create a culture where employees see the “full HR” - The Future of Work: The shift from the physical to mental

To best serve the organization, you have to first understand the organization... Join the @#HRevolution as we welcome A. Mark Guthrie, an HR leader who built his career from the ground up at GE and has since spent time in strategic HR roles at Keurig Dr. Pepper and Hertz Rental Car. Mark joins Kevyn Rustici and Christopher Darone, SPHR to talk about the vast differences between HR departments of today versus the old Personnel departments of the past. A. Mark Guthrie provides his extensive experience and expertise on several prominent topics and adds his personal thoughts and approach to creating an equitable and fair workforce.   Other topics in our conversation include: - Getting started in the HR profession - Why the recent push for unionization - How data is the new international language - 4 critical behaviors every leader must demonstrate    

We welcome Tony Ferreras, Leader of Data Science, People Analytics and Technology Strategy, a leader in the field.  Tony Ferreras sits down with Kevyn Rustici and Bobby Spaziani to discuss how to effectively implement a People Analytics strategy into an organization by building the right level of trust with leadership, understanding the business, and having conversations.  In this episode, Tony demonstrates the power of learning the business and making data personal to drive organizational efficiency, while raising awareness to pinpoint areas of opportunity. We discuss: - The “Moneyball Mentality” when it comes to talent - How demonstrating little wins can build trust, leading to bigger capabilities & risk-taking -  The importance of “selling the pen” -  How to productize work so that it's scalable and repeatable - People Analytics as a balance of Art & Science

With talent being so hard to find it makes the identification, selection, and understanding of the capabilities and potential of that talent even more important. Join the #HRevolution for another episode! This week Nick Molinaro, Ed.D., CEO and Founder of Performance in Mind joins Kevyn Rustici and Christopher Darone, SPHR to discuss performance and results and how the sports world compares and contrasts with the business world. Nick Molinaro, Ed.D. discusses the importance of mindset and using data and experience to make better decisions. He also provides his expertise and experience in identifying the most important leadership traits for the hybrid working environment.   Other topics in our conversation include: - Identifying high performers - Understanding and managing stress - The value of cognitive empathy - Valuation versus evaluation in performance reviews - Experiences that shape our behaviors

Join in on this conversation as we close the books for Q1 in 2022. We talk about what we are seeing, hearing, and doing to keep up with the rapidly changing work environment, as we continue to see the impacts of a global economy.  We enjoy some laughs and hard-hitting facts as we gear up for Q2 and beyond!   -Number of Jobs Per Qualified Candidates  -Manager and Leadership Training is it Lagging? -Future of Performance, How to Get Granular with Goals  -Job Description Humor

What if organizations, cultures, and leaders could engineer emotions, the positive emotions that led to better outcomes and results? Join the #HRevolution as we welcome Dr. Yishai Barkhordari, Psychologist, Executive Coach, and Business Consultant. Dr. Yishai takes us on a deep journey into the psychology and neuroscience of how the human brain is designed to help us be agile in an ever-changing workplace. His insights help us understand how we can bring the “human” back into human resources, by better understanding emotions. Becoming more aware of how good leaders work to understand the needs of the employee, especially through traumatic times.   In this episode, we discuss: - The differences between “Big T Trauma” and “little t trauma” - How forward-thinking organizations effectively utilize the Pause, Process, Plan methodology -Emotion Engineering  - Understanding when to use your adaptive brain vs your habit brain - Data - Direction - Drive - A unique look into the future of work

Join the #HRevolution as we welcome Jim Malvaso, Jr., SVP of Human Resources at Constellation Brands.  Jim Malvaso, Jr. provides plenty of actionable insights and ways to increase the value we in HR can provide to the organization. Jim Malvaso, Jr. provides many examples of how to effectively communicate with senior business leaders, how to move the needle on keeping your employees engaged, and how to maintain a productive and positive culture in an organization of over 9,000 employees spread across the globe.   In this episode, we discuss: - The Importance of leadership driving DEI efforts and initiatives - How to keep employees engaged, motivated, and challenged - Creating an inclusive culture in a dispersed and remote environment - The most impactful leadership characteristics and traits - How to live out your values and maintain a growth mindset throughout your career

Join the #HRevolution as we welcome Tarik Bazzy, HR Manager at DT Midstream.  Tarik Bazzy joins Kevyn Rustici and Christopher Darone, SPHR to discuss the current trends in employee engagement and how having a holistic approach to compensation and benefits may help organizations survive the Great Resignation. Tarik Bazzy shares his career journey with us and discusses the lessons he's learned along the way, ultimately making him a more valuable HR professional to the organizations he's worked for.   We discuss: - The Importance of Having a Strong Mentor Early in Your Career (Mentor & Mentee) Bi-directional  - Using compensation today and its effectiveness - Creating Early Talent Programs to Build a Strong Talent Bench - Leveraging Your Strengths through Meaningful Work, Finding Your Voice, and Leading with Courage

The #HRevolution: Episode 19: "Agile Workforce Planning for The Win"   Join the #HRevolution as we welcome Adam Gibson, Strategic Workforce Planning Leader at EY! Adam Gibson shares with us his distinctive approach to Agile Workforce Planning (based on his book of the same name) and lays out a practical roadmap for HR and Leadership Teams to follow in a robust discussion with Kevyn Rustici and Christopher Darone, SPHR. Adam Gibson covers a wide range of insightful topics such as assessing your organization for the right capability, size, location, time, cost, risk, and shape. Along the way, he provides real-life examples throughout the conversation to relate each conceptual topic to tangible action plans.   We discuss: - Creating and maintaining a workforce planning strategy - How a skills-based competency lens provides value in the information overload age - Forecasting workforce needs in the gig economy - The importance of mindset in setting realistic goals and targets - How to create value for your leadership teams and be a true strategic business partner  

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be CEO? Join the #HRevolution as we welcome Barb Ross, Executive Vice President, Human Resources at Conifer Realty. Barb Ross shares her expertise and professional experience with us as she has worked for world-renowned organizations like Constellation Brands, Monro Inc. , Chobani, and RIT, helping to prepare her for the opportunity to work as the interim Co-CEO as Conifer transitioned to find its next leader. When reflecting on the pandemic, her role as EVP of HR, and standing in as the Co-CEO, she mentioned the silver lining of it all was "we learned we just need to be human."   We also discuss: - Applying lessons learned from early in our careers - Why transparency and honesty are the best approaches when it comes to building trust and relationships - How to empower leaders to remove obstacles and roadblocks for their teams - Why inclusion and equity are more than just a check the box exercise

Join the #HRevolution as we welcome Nicole Lettich, SPHR, Sr. Specialist - HR Metrics & Analytics at Nasdaq. Nicole shares with us her expertise and insights on the challenges and opportunities that data and analytics provide HR executives and practitioners in a robust discussion with Kevyn Rustici and Christopher Darone, SPHR In this episode, Nicole Lettich, SPHR, discusses how calls for more disclosures around ESG (environmental, social, and governance) reporting will create a need for organizations to rethink their approach to data and people analytics.  Nicole Lettich, SPHR also speaks about the importance of being proactive when it comes to your own career journey and how being a skillful listener can create a lasting impact on those you interact with on a day-to-day basis.   We discuss: - Where to start when it comes to a People Analytics Strategy - Understanding the data you're collecting and how to tell the right story - How organizations are dealing with increased scrutiny around their employee's privacy and data usage - How to create value for your internal clients and be a true business partner  

Join the #HRevolution as we welcome Kim Blue, Chief People Officer at OpenExchange, Inc. Exchange to share her experience, insight, and values in a discussion with Kevyn Rustici and Christopher Darone, SPHR. In this episode, Kim Blue, discusses how her early career interest in health and wellness led to her recognizing and realizing her true potential as an exceptional people leader. We discuss the core values that she has stuck with throughout her career and how she uses those values to inspire, coach, and elevate the people she works with each and every day.  Kim Blue also shares with us the key traits and characteristics leaders need to demonstrate in order to create a lasting impact within their organizations and provides key insights on how HR professionals can continue to be listened to, heard, and trusted throughout their own career journey.   We discuss: -Building a team of top talent -Identifying personal boundaries and prioritizing your time -Imperatives for leadership success -Creating a clear vision -Gaining influence through collaboration -Practicing your leadership craft  

The #HRevolution continues to ring in the new year with special guest Pamela Burns, Senior Vice President/Director of Human Resources and Chief Diversity Officer at Chemung Canal Trust Company alongside Bobby Spaziani , SHRM-CP and Kevyn Rustici In this episode, Pamela Burns shares her career journey of 33 years at Chemung Canal Trust Company working her way up within the business. We discuss how spending time working in the business has helped Pam become one of the greatest strategic HR Leaders in the industry.  Pamela Burns also shares with us her definition of the open-door policy is more than JUST an open door, it is creating that safe environment for employees to thrive. She feels today HR needs to put the  "human" back in human resources and to get personal to bring greater understanding across the organization.    We discuss: -Leading with a people-first approach -The Human Side of Human Resources -The war on talent in small-town America -The importance of Financial Education as an employee benefit in the workplace -How to approach mental health in the workplace -The power of transparency

#HRevolution Episode 14: #HRevolution brings it back home to welcome the new year with Barbara Marianetti DesRosiers, CHRO, Coordinated Care Services, Inc. (CCSI), Rochester NY for an #HRevolution conversation with Kevyn Rustici and Chris Darone that can really be called "Walk the Walk and Talk the Talk"!    This predominantly female-led nonprofit model the way by listening to employees and putting individual's needs first. We hear so much about this, but CCSI is doing it! With a focus for 30 years on DEI and anti-racism, reverse mentoring is a practice, along with stay interviews. CCSI is not being affected by #TheGreatResignation. How? Join in and listen to this beginning of the year kick-off on not returning to the "old way of doing things". At CCSI there is a focus on giving people the tools they need to succeed.    Learn more about Barbara, CCSI, and a phenomenal modern culture within a nonprofit. We discuss: Intentional culture The transformation of DEI, not as a function of HR Effective communication and CCSI's invitation to have employees ask tough questions Focusing on the individual Showing up, as ourselves and for others Everyone is a leader in the organization  This conversation will leave every HR business partner and practitioner dreaming of the culture of CCSI. Some great takeaways here! 

#HRevolution Episode 13: “HRevolution Welcomes Jona A. Wright, EdD!” We are thrilled to announce Jona A. Wright, EdD, HR Business Partner and Trusted Advisor has joined Kevyn Rustici, Bobby Spaziani , SHRM-CP and Christopher Darone, SPHR on the The #HRevolution team. Jona A. Wright, EdD brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to #HRevolution. By trade a NYS teacher and administrator, we discuss Jona's non-traditional career path focused on people development, program design, end-user experience and co-creation, giving her a different perspective on the modern practice of Human Resources. Jona provides insights on how her pathway, research in innovation and mindset, and learning from others has provided her with the knowledge and skills to bring value and breakthrough thinking to all levels of an organization. She speaks on the continued importance of a strong focus on our people and what is means to be a true business partner. The team also takes time to reflect on the past year, how The #HRevolution started, the influential leaders we spoke to in 2021, and where we'll be going in 2022!   Specifically, we discuss:   Charting the course of a non-traditional HR career  The top HR trends of 2021 and what 2022 will bring The biggest challenges currently facing HR leaders  How to continue to build strong relationships with C-Suite Our 2022 HR New Year's Resolutions!

#HRevolution Episode 12: “Skills-Based Talent Strategy” with Lewis Garrad, Career Business Partner at Mercer Singapore, joins Bobby Spaziani and Christopher Darone. Lewis provides his insights and experience to discuss how organizations can refocus their efforts on engagement, rewards, talent, and transformation to create a compelling employee value proposition.  Fully understanding an organization's talent and culture can provide the right roadmap in increasing the effectiveness of your leadership team and the productivity of your employees, resulting in improved engagement and business results. Lewis describes a transformative skills-based approach to job design to replace the current static job positions and descriptions that lack the flexibility to change and evolve. We Discuss: - Hybrid working environment and the long term impact on engagement - Empathy, kindness, and care are key leadership characteristic - Organizational politics and the process of influence - Changing the role of leadership from administrative skills to social skills - Skills-based human capital approach - Building meaningful and engaging work  -Future of work  #humanresources #engagement #talent #futureofwork #hr

#HRevolution Episode 11: “Scientific HR” with Igor Menezes, Psychometrician and Lecturer at University of Hull Business School, focusing on organizational design (OD), People Analytics, and Human Capital Management. Igor reminds us that “analytics is about relationships” understanding this and using science to our advantage will help to grow HR as a value creator within the business as we move forward in the new world of work. HR Analytics, Psychometric analysis and understanding of the business will help us to become more “scientific” in our approach to human capital, increasing the return on investment we are already making in our people, in order to improve business outcomes. Igor mentioned that businesses have long overlooked employee wellbeing, but understanding this today has become paramount for the long-term success of the organization.   What is the problem the business is looking to solve and how can we in HR help to resolve that challenge?   We Discuss: -Using psychometric tools, proper use of tools today (DISC, Meyers-Briggs, PPI) - Basics of Organizational Psychology - Using the Scientific Method to problem solve  - Data to improve business outcomes - Future of work models and strategy (Hybrid, Remote, In Person) -Importance of Psychological Safety -Employee Wellbeing

Join the #HRevolution Episode 10: “Being Curious in HR” with Caroline Schein VP of People and Culture at Article, a hyper-growth company adding over 1,400 employees during the pandemic.  "If you didn't show up for work would anyone notice or care?" WOW this episode started fast, we aren't sure if it was the Red Bull or just the incredible energy Caroline has for people, culture and HR. Caroline talks about "Walks in the Rain" in HR and that we need to be curious in order to ensure we aren't on an island or pushed into a corner, we must go deeper in HR to find opportunities to add value. Caroline also shared that culture and HR's overall function is a shared responsibility that should seek out accountability once we know and understand the business. Most business challenges have a people component, so how do we collectively problem solve, and what metrics show how we in HR are performing towards that shared goal.  Caroline sees the pandemic as a gift for those in HR and leadership, "if we look close enough there is a gift for us, allowing us to get back in touch with our PEOPLE on a different level.    We discuss: -Technology for today's hybrid environment -The power of survey's, if you are committed -Are we living out our values as an employer? -Gifts from the pandemic  -Accountability in HR  -Understanding the business and what metrics HR should "own" -Creating a purpose-driven culture -L&D is not one size fits all 

Join the #HRevolution Episode 9: “Ask Questions and Listen” with Julio Govreau CHRO at LaunchCode. Julio Govreau is an inspiring HR leader with a background in Business Management as well as Communications. Julio does sing in his off time but understands what "perfect harmony" looks like when the HR department is fully engaged with employees and the business. Julio shares that the work we do in HR MATTERS but we must actively listen to understand precisely how and where we can have an impact. He reiterates that it is all about DATA once you have learned the business by asking the right questions and listening. As the world of work changes Julio has focused on making it personal to build strong, long-lasting relationships while creating a "constantly learning environment" to keep ahead of the competition. Start asking questions!   We discuss: -Creating a constant learning environment  -Connecting employees to purpose  -Communication and engagement strategies with a remote, hybrid, and onsite  -Understanding the impact of people operations on all business units -Building trust across the organization  -Failure is not final, how to learn from mistakes and evolve the business

Join the #HRevolution Episode 8: “Evidence Based HR” with Dr. Solange Charas, Founder and CEO at HCMoneyball.  In this episode, Dr. Solange Charas discusses the ROI of Human Capital and how we can use more evidence-based approaches in HR to build the skills and relationships necessary for the proper investment in intangible assets, which has become the most valuable asset to corporations. We talk about the final frontier, human resources, and how organizations are slowly waking up to how their human capital directly impacts the bottomline.  Dr. Solange harped on the fact we in HR need to learn the qualitative and quantitative data relevant to the business and understand how to use it to tell a story all other business leaders and units can understand.   We discuss: -Human Capital is an intangible asset  -Understanding the proper indicator for your business - HCROI, HCMB, and HCVA- Evidence-Based Approach -Relationship between EBITA and HCROI -HC Investment Intensity -Using data for decision making and evidence -Assessing and reassessing the effectiveness of HR-related initiatives for continued investment  

Join the #HRevolution Episode #7: “Business-Savvy HR” with Candice Fobb, CHRO at ParFab Companies.  In this episode, Candice Fobb shares her journey as CHRO at ParFab recently acquired by Private Equity and having an impact on the business. Candice shares that her MBA helped to give her perspective but also gave her the ability to “talk business.” We in HR are constantly shaking the negative connotation that we only do feel-good things like party planning, but that we are business savvy and we understand how to drive revenue and growth. We discussed how being obsessed with solving problems will help is to find that alignment between what the employee needs and what the business wants.  Candice stressed the importance of developing a relationship with finance but also harped on the need for HR professionals to speak in dollars.   We discuss: -Business mindset in HR -Becoming obsessed with the problem  -Understanding where our time is being spent in HR -How to create efficiencies with the investment in technology  -What it means to be an active business partner in HR -Active Talent Management -Finding balance   

Join the #HRevolution Episode #6: "Going Into The Storm” with Steve Browne, Chief People Officer at LaRosa's Pizzeria Inc.   In this episode, Steve Browne shares his journey as Chief People Officer of an extremely successful, family-owned business.  Throughout our conversation, we dive into the Human side of Human Resources, discussing our role as HR Practitioners to “embrace the uncomfortable.” When we head towards the problems and address them head-on we can solve the business challenge as they are typically people related.  In addition, we explore how the HR Profession is evolving to become a powerful force in bringing on meaningful change in the twenty-first-century workplace. HR professionals should be the conduit for communications between department leaders, managers, senior leadership, and the employees.   Kevyn Rustici and Bobby Spaziani, SHRM-CP discuss: -Conversations and connections HR should focus on internally -Impact of employee recognition programs -How to breed a people-first culture -The importance of pausing to give people our time -Future role of HR in business 

Jakob shares with us the importance of asking good business questions to get the most out of your people-related data, instead of just asking HR questions. Since leadership is typically driven by profits, we need to understand this and communicate meaningful people analytics that will help the business achieve the desired result. HR needs to be the master "translator" within their business, when we can articulate what the people want and communicate what the business needs then we can create an integrated culture that yields results.    We discuss:   -Basic decision-making roadmap with data -Culture Integration -How good companies are leveraging people analytics to make key business decisions -The importance of having a people-first mentality during times of M&A and organizational restructuring -Building a people strategy during a global pandemic -Learning the numbers in HR and how to ask good business questions And more...  

Join The #HRevolution for Episode 4: "The Competitive Advantage of People Analytics" with Max Blumberg, People Analytics Consultant and Owner of Blumberg Partnership LTD. Max Blumberg takes us on a personal, insightful, and humorous People Analytics journey in order to help us (and all HR Professionals) understand the importance of using human capital data and analytics to influence company stakeholders, improve organizational capabilities, and drive greater Human Capital Return on Investment (HCROI). Kevyn refers to Max as "The Godfather of People Analytics" We discuss: - The evolution of people analytics from theory to critical business process - How to effectively connect the academic world to the business world through the scientific method - Going from descriptive, prescriptive, and predictive analytics to multi-level modeling in order to provide real value - Why Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning can be both useful and dangerous as the Future of Work evolves - What HR professionals need to know when implementing a People Analytics process in their organization - And more….  

Tashanda Thomas shares with us the importance of fully integrating Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) into every aspect of the business, not only to maximize business results but because it's the right thing to do. Tashanda discusses with Kevyn Rustici and Christopher Darone: Why Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is a critical business driver and must be woven into every aspect of the organization How flexibility and agility is no longer a “nice to have” but a “need to have” organizational pillar The many hats HR leaders wear on a daily basis Why listening with empathy is a necessary skill How to communicate with courage and consideration when having critical conversations The importance of all levels taking active ownership of engagement.

Jenna Rosenberg is all about adding value to Visions FCU, a rapidly growing credit union spanning multiple states with a growth mindset. As the VP Chief Governance and Strategy Officer, she shares with us how she is able to provide insights using data while understanding how to build the necessary internal partnerships to execute strategy. Jenna reviews her evolution as an HR professional, sharing how her MBA helps make her a more dynamic HR leader. Being able to talk finance has allowed her to understand where she could have an impact in the business, making all the difference in building a winning culture. Her focus on growth, strategy, and alignment is an inspiration, and she helps the board of directors, executive team, and employees to deliver on their objectives and initiatives.   In the conversation: Her new Role: From VP HR to Chief Governance and Strategy Officer Handling expectations of the board and employees Understanding priorities, what are your overarching tenants? Setting the right intention, and finding the organizations "why" Applying her MBA in real-time, and how it helped make her a more global thinker Why all HR professionals need to be business partners and take the time to learn about the business operations What is the business case for this, and how to prioritize How to adjust your approach based on personalities. Listen and find out how Jenna Rosenberg ensures alignment with her stakeholders and uses data to make sure her company is aiming at the right target.

Listen and find out how Salle Reid stepped in to help build the greatest company in the world from her kitchen during a global pandemic. For our first guest, Sallie Reid joins us and she is an HR dynamo when it comes to providing value to ACV Auctions. Sallie was brought in to help build one of the greatest companies in the world. Sallie reflects on her own experience from wildly successful employee-first cultures, and how it helped to show her how to be a strategic business partner, how important an employee-centric culture is, and why it's worth fighting for. One thing for sure Sallie isn't afraid to make changes and challenge the status quo if she knows it will make the company and culture better. We discuss: -How she in HR provides value and gets "into the field" -Having critical conversations with managers -Understanding the business inside and out -People Analytics a new skill in high demand today -Business and financial literacy -The future of work and where are we headed as a profession in HR