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Listen in as hot trends and sticky subjects are discussed with experienced thought leaders across the Human Resources industry. The HR experience is both a universal and individual adventure. Uniting stories into insights and learnings is the quest of Host and Employee Experience Advocate Nate Randa…

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Engagement and incentives - Barbara Wachsman

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2020 32:50


Barbara Wachsman, former head of Enterprise Benefits at The Walt Disney Company discusses the triple aim, how to create a successful incentive structure, and the work of Employer Health Innovation Roundtable (EHIR). To read the full show notes and join in the conversation visit illuminatehrpodcast.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/illuminatehr)

Now is the time - Rebecca Ray

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2020 33:05


Rebecca Ray, Executive Vice President of Human Capital at The Conference Board discusses how companies are thinking about a return to work after COVID-19 and the impacts of the new normal, working from home.To read the full show notes and join in the conversation visit illuminatehrpodcast.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/illuminatehr)

Breaking the silence habit - Sarah Beaulieu

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2020 29:58


Sarah Beaulieu, Author of Breaking the Silence Habit and Founder of The Uncomfortable Conversation discusses how to have uncomfortable conversations in the workplace and what you can do right now to facilitate a better workplace future for all.To read the full show notes and join in the conversation visit illuminatehrpodcast.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/illuminatehr)

Part of the solution - Jerome Ternynck

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2020 27:04


In this episode, I discuss the critical role of talent acquisition, alumni management, and using this time to build a more successful organization with my guest Jerome Ternynck, Founder and CEO of SmartRecruiters.Book: Hiring SuccessTo read the full show notes and join in the conversation visit illuminatehrpodcast.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/illuminatehr)

Interview kung fu - Mark Herschberg

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2020 32:47


Mark Herschberg, Instructor at MIT, CTO at Averon, and Author discusses writing an effective job post, how to hire smartly, and we share our favorite interview questions.To read the full show notes and join in the conversation visit illuminatehrpodcast.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/illuminatehr)

Transition to recovery - Kristin Major

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2020 30:14


In this episode, I discuss what HR is doing to aid in return to work and the COVID recovery effort as well as the impacts on mental health, and the continuation of the work from home trend with my guest Kristin Major, Senior Vice President of Human Resources at Aruba.To read the full show notes and join in the conversation visit illuminatehrpodcast.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/illuminatehr)

Leading through uncertainty - Jeff Munn

Play Episode Listen Later May 25, 2020 26:28


In this episode, I discuss the leap of faith involved in striking out on your own business venture and leadership during uncertain times with my guest Jeff Munn, Leadership Coach and Founder and President at Jeff Munn LLC.References from the conversation: Three principles to help you lead in uncertaintyTo read the full show notes and join in the conversation visit illuminatehrpodcast.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/illuminatehr)

Me, us, them - Taylor Bradley

Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2020 27:13


In this episode, I discuss sick leave, cruise ship medical services, and what HR practitioners can learn from First Responder and Paramedic concepts with my guest Taylor Bradley, former Princess Cruises Paramedic and Talent Acquisition Partner and current Director, HRBP at Datto.References from the conversation: ER to HR: A Paramedic’s Insights For HRTo read the full show notes and join in the conversation visit illuminatehrpodcast.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/illuminatehr)

HR Executive Magazine - Elizabeth Clarke

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2020 26:09


Elizabeth Clarke, Executive Editor of Human Resource Executive shares her impressions from her first year involved in the HR industry, the challenges faced in attempting to return to work and a sense of normalcy, and a vision for the future.To read the full show notes and join in the conversation visit illuminatehrpodcast.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/illuminatehr)

Unstuck - Craig Lemasters

Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2020 28:11


Craig Lemasters, Author, Speaker, and CEO at GXG discusses moving from stuck, to unstuck, rapid-cycle learning, the meaning of leadership during tough times, and the importance of coming together to overcome crisis.References from the conversation: Unstuck: How to unlock and activate the wisdom of othersTo read the full show notes and join in the conversation visit illuminatehrpodcast.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/illuminatehr)

In memory of Shawn Leavitt

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2020 30:22


In this Episode, Nate shares a call to action for companies to employ those without work for focus groups, he shares an invitation to join him in live interviewing leaders from 2nd.MD, Vida Health, Espresa, Brightside and Benfitfocus, and talks about the impact Shawn Leavitt had on his career.Join the live roundtable: REGISTER NOWSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/illuminatehr)

Treat the whole person - Chris Mosunic

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2020 29:26


Chris Mosunic, Chief Clinical Officer at Vida Health discusses chronic conditions, behavior change, and leveraging digital health solutions. Brought to you by Vida Health - Personalized virtual care platformTo read the full show notes and join in the conversation visit illuminatehrpodcast.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/illuminatehr)

Culture, leadership, and COVID-19 - David Kim

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2020 30:50


David Kim, Head of Inclusion & Diversity at Gilead Sciences discusses a wide range of topics including the search for COVID-19 treatments, nurturing culture and psychological safety, and the importance of strong HR leadership during tough times. References from the conversation: CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)WHO (World Health Organization)Center for Health SecurityBrought to you by Espresa - The world's first culture benefits platformTo read the full show notes and join in the conversation visit illuminatehrpodcast.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/illuminatehr)

Performance thinking - Chris McSwain

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2020 22:59


Chris McSwain, CEO and Co-founder of ThinkX discusses how better thinking leads to better performance and the science and method behind understanding how our experiences drive thinking and behavior.To read the full show notes and join in the conversation visit illuminatehrpodcast.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/illuminatehr)

Make it personal - Chris McSwain

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2020 23:08


Chris McSwain, CEO and Co-founder of ThinkX discusses his time at employee benefits changemakers such as Whirlpool and Walmart as well as the influence when you make it personal for decision makers.To read the full show notes and join in the conversation visit illuminatehrpodcast.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/illuminatehr)

All because of a little girl - Clint Phillips

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2020 25:30


Clint Phillips, Founder of 2nd.MD and Medici discusses his mission to bring a high level of healthcare to everyone, the impact of expert medical opinions, and the role of innovation in Human Resources.Brought to you by 2nd.MD - Specializing in medical certaintyTo read the full show notes and join in the conversation visit illuminatehrpodcast.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/illuminatehr)

The element of surprise - Tania Luna

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2020 25:09


Tania Luna, Co-CEO of LifeLabs Learning discusses gaining 1.8 million views as an “almost accidental” TedX speaker, the importance of surprise in organizational development, and the role of lifelong learning in the modern workplace.References from the conversation: TedX Tania Luna: How a penny made me feel like a millionaireSurprise: Embrace the Unpredictable and Engineer the UnexpectedTo read the full show notes and join in the conversation visit illuminatehrpodcast.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/illuminatehr)

Modern backup care - Kasey Edwards

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2020 25:17


Kasey Edwards, Founder and CEO of Helpr discusses backup childcare, innovative ways to ensure caregivers receive value for their work, and engaging the whole family in your employee benefits programs.To read the full show notes and join in the conversation visit illuminatehrpodcast.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/illuminatehr)

Future proof assessments - Jaclyn Menendez

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2020 29:15


Jaclyn Menendez, Senior Consultant at PSI Services discusses the future of the candidate experience, testing, assessment, recruiting and retention in a tight labor market.To read the full show notes and join in the conversation visit illuminatehrpodcast.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/illuminatehr)

Talent mobility revolution - Brynne Kennedy

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2020 23:18


Brynne Kennedy, Entrepreneur, Author, and Candidate for Congress discusses the talent mobility revolution and associated challenges faced by organizations of the future as well as what is driving her to run for public office.Brynne’s Book: Flat, Fluid, and FastTo read the full show notes and join in the conversation visit illuminatehrpodcast.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/illuminatehr)

Value based insurance design - Mark Fendrick

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 20, 2020 32:22


Dr. A. Mark Fendrick, Director of the Center for Value-Based Insurance Design and a Professor of Internal Medicine in the School of Medicine and a Professor of Health Management and Policy in the School of Public Health at the University of Michigan shares details of the Center’s revolutionary insurance design, how you can implement for yourself and your clients, and easy steps you can take to lower healthcare costs and improve value.References from the conversation: V-BID X free sample plan templateNotice 2019-45 - list of pre-deductible HDHP eligible services“D” rated medical services - eliminating low-value careTo read the full show notes and join in the conversation visit illuminatehrpodcast.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/illuminatehr)

Nuance on purpose - Steve Browne

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2020 22:38


Steve Browne, Vice President of HR at Larosa’s Pizzeria discusses nuance in the workplace and becoming more “others” focused.To read the full show notes and join in the conversation visit illuminatehrpodcast.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/illuminatehr)

Networking beyond bias - Amy Waninger

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2019 26:47


Amy Waninger, Founder and CEO of Lead at Any Level discusses the importance of practicing diversity and inclusion in professional networks and how to spot and react to bias in everyday business interactions.Get your complimentary eBook from Amy: 21 Insights for Inclusive NetworkingTo read the full show notes and join in the conversation visit illuminatehrpodcast.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/illuminatehr)

State of innovation - Covered California

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2019 20:37


Jaclyn Padilla, Kale Brinley, and Terri Maley of Covered California discuss innovation, transparency, and staffing to support annual enrollment of over 1.4 million Californians.To read the full show notes and join in the conversation visit illuminatehrpodcast.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/illuminatehr)

Islands of certainty - Gabriella Rosen Kellerman

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2019 23:22


Gabriella Rosen Kellerman, Chief Innovation Officer at BetterUp discusses the impact of meaningful work on happiness, employee engagement, retention and job performance.To read the full show notes and transcript visit us at illuminatehrpodcast.comBuzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREEDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/illuminatehr)

We have a responsibility - Nick Taylor

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2019 24:19


Nick Taylor, Co-founder and CEO at Unmind, discusses the human condition and mental health in the workplace.To read the full show notes and transcript visit us at illuminatehrpodcast.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/illuminatehr)

One in a million - Sally Wellborn

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2019 31:13


Sally Wellborn, Executive Advisor at Employer Health Innovation Roundtable (EHIR) and former Senior Vice President of Global Benefits at Walmart discusses managing healthcare costs through Centers of Excellence, avoiding inappropriate care and misdiagnosis, and fixing healthcare through employer action.To read the full show notes and transcript visit us at illuminatehrpodcast.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/illuminatehr)

Culture of trust - Jen Benz

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2019 23:48


Jen Benz, Communications Leader at Segal Benz, discusses the role of HR, Managers, and trust in culture building.To read the full show notes and transcript visit us at illuminatehrpodcast.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/illuminatehr)

Breaking through - Eric Silverman

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2019 44:46


Eric Silverman, EBA Advisor of the Year, Amazon Bestselling Author and Founder of Voluntary Disruption, discusses the importance of words, defined contribution benefits, and how a good healthcare strategy can be enhanced by voluntary benefits.To read the full show notes and transcript visit us at illuminatehrpodcast.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/illuminatehr)

The equitable equation - Gary Earl

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2019 27:08


Gary Earl, fervent health and wellbeing leader and disruptive force for good, discusses courage, the social determinants of health and why community matters.To read the full show notes and transcript visit us at illuminatehrpodcast.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/illuminatehr)

Life is fragile - Ryan Miller

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2019 27:10


Ryan Miller, business coach to high performers and industry consultant, discusses surviving, yet losing a good friend to a mass shooting, and how harnessing your true calling leads to exceptional results.To read the full show notes and transcript visit us at illuminatehrpodcast.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/illuminatehr)

Medicare for all - Part I - Denny Weinberg

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2019 20:40


In Part I of this episode, Denny Weinberg, 35 year veteran executive in healthcare, discusses Medicare-for-all and dives into what is missing from the current political dialog.To read the full show notes and transcript visit us at illuminatehrpodcast.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/illuminatehr)

Medicare for all - Part II - Denny Weinberg

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2019 26:16


In Part II of this episode, Denny Weinberg, 35 year veteran executive in healthcare, discusses Medicare-for-all and dives into what is missing from the current political dialog.To read the full show notes and transcript visit us at illuminatehrpodcast.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/illuminatehr)

A willingness to be bold - Suzanne Delbanco

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2019 29:12


Suzanne Delbanco, Executive Director of Catalyst for Payment Reform, discusses employer sponsored healthcare and the role employers can play in solving the healthcare crisis. To read the full show notes and transcript visit us at illuminatehrpodcast.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/illuminatehr)

Career curves - Beth Davies

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2019 31:05


Beth Davies, former Director of Learning and Development at Tesla, now podcast host, professor, keynote speaker and consultant, discusses everything from invisible learning to mentors vs managers, curvy careers and organizational infrastructure. To read the full show notes and transcript visit us at illuminatehrpodcast.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/illuminatehr)

Do the right thing - Sharawn Connors

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2019 27:25


Sharawn Connors, VP of Diversity and Inclusion at Micron Technology, discusses diversity and inclusion, unconscious and process bias, and building pay equity.To read the full show notes and transcript visit us at illuminatehrpodcast.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/illuminatehr)

Unencumbered by knowledge - Shawn Leavitt

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 12, 2019 23:30


Shawn Leavitt, Senior Vice President of Total Rewards at Comcast discusses how personal finances impact wellbeing and how to build a fulfilling career.For more information visit us at illuminatehrpodcast.comSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/illuminatehr)

Update - July 29, 2019

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2019 1:42


A quick update on the status of Season 2, an upgrade to our website, and the addition of exclusive benefits for patrons of the show.Learn more at https://www.illuminatehrpodcast.com/ and https://www.patreon.com/illuminatehrSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/illuminatehr)

The latest data says - Paul Fronstin

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2019 23:40


Paul Fronstin, Director of the Health Research Program at Employee Benefit Research Institute, discusses the latest on how consumers are using HSA’s, the effectiveness of use and the notion of HSA have’s and have not’s.References from the conversation:Do Accumulating HSA Balances Affect Use of Health Care Services and Spending?To read the full show notes and transcript visit us at illuminatehrpodcast.comThis episode brought to you by Lumity, visit lumity.com to learn moreSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/illuminatehr)

27,000 days on planet Earth - Andrew Wainwright

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2019 22:20


Andrew Wainwright, Chief Development Officer and Founder of AiRCare Health, discusses the importance of family support, reflects on the last two decades and looks towards the future of behavioral health.References from the conversation:Book: It's Not Okay to Be a Cannibal: How to Keep Addiction from Eating Your Family AliveRobin Lehner Acceptance SpeechTo read the full show notes and transcript visit us at illuminatehrpodcast.comThis episode brought to you by Lumity, visit lumity.com to learn moreSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/illuminatehr)

Let's talk about inclusion - Lily Zheng

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2019 32:10


Author and Organizational Consultant, Lily Zheng, discusses corporate Pride, LGBTQ+ policy considerations and expanding the inclusion conversation beyond the margin.To read the full show notes and transcript visit us at illuminatehrpodcast.comThis episode brought to you by Lumity, visit lumity.com to learn moreSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/illuminatehr)

Fertility equality - Tammy Sun

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2019 20:23


Tammy Sun, CEO and Co-founder of Carrot, discusses the link between infertility and equal pay as well as what drove her to create a solution.To read the full show notes and transcript visit us at illuminatehrpodcast.comThis episode brought to you by Lumity, visit lumity.com to learn moreSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/illuminatehr)

Headlines I - Bob Merberg

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2019 19:05


Workforce Sustainability Expert and Founder at Jozito, LLC, Bob Merberg and I discuss recent headlines, attempting to set the record straight, around parental leave and burnout.To read the full show notes and transcript visit us at illuminatehrpodcast.comThis episode brought to you by Lumity, visit lumity.com to learn moreSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/illuminatehr)

HR Evolutions - Chris Bruce

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2019 29:27


Guest Chris Bruce, Co-founder and Managing Director of Thomsons and HR Portfolio Investor, discusses the evolution of HR over the last 20 years.To read the full show notes and transcript visit us at illuminatehrpodcast.comThis episode brought to you by Lumity, visit lumity.com to learn moreSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/illuminatehr)

On precision medicine and pharmacogenomics - Dr. Ron Leopold

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2019 20:42


Guest Dr. Ron Leopold, Chief Medical Officer at Lockton discusses the impact of genetic testing on employee benefits as well as the ins and outs of precision medicine and pharmacogenomics.To read the full show notes and transcript visit us at illuminatehrpodcast.comThis episode brought to you by Lumity, visit lumity.com to learn moreSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/illuminatehr)

Remote workers saving the planet - Alisa Avelar

Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2019 21:40


Guest Alisa Avelar, Global Director of People at Toptal, discusses all things remote workforce including how to build connection and a sense of community in a distributed environment.To read the full show notes and transcript visit us at illuminatehrpodcast.comThis episode brought to you by Lumity, visit lumity.com to learn moreSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/illuminatehr)

The future is team based - Alistair Shepherd-Cross

Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2019 29:16


Guest Alistair Shepherd-Cross, Founder at Teamit, discusses team based hiring, high performance networks and recruiting in underutilized markets.To read the full show notes and transcript visit us at illuminatehrpodcast.comThis episode brought to you by Lumity, visit lumity.com to learn moreSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/illuminatehr)

Man on a mission - Kristian Ranta

Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2019 20:51


Guest Kristian Ranta, CEO and Founder at Meru Health, discusses turning personal loss into hope, nutritional psychiatry, sleep deprivation and complete care.To read the full show notes and transcript visit us at illuminatehrpodcast.comThis episode brought to you by Lumity, visit lumity.com to learn moreSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/illuminatehr)

We all have problems - Avantha Arachchi, Jessica Simmons

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2019 26:56


Guests Avantha Arachchi, Director of Talent and Operations at Gerber Technology, and Jessica Simmons of Onfido discuss the importance of community, people as a business function, and homegrown bootstrapped HR.To read the full show notes and transcript visit us at illuminatehrpodcast.comThis episode brought to you by Lumity, visit lumity.com to learn moreSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/illuminatehr)

I heart HR technology - Sarah Weiner

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2019 22:04


Guest Sarah Weiner, Benefits Manager at SunPower Corporation, discusses getting the most out of your HR Technology stack, fear of change and crafting employee experiences using data.To read the full show notes and transcript visit us at illuminatehrpodcast.comThis episode brought to you by Lumity, visit lumity.com to learn moreSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/illuminatehr)

Perception is reality - Denise Jackson

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2019 19:01


Guest Denise Jackson, Head of People Operations at Quibi talks about bite sized messaging, the power of perception, and thinking beyond generations in a multigenerational workforce.To read the full show notes and transcript visit us at illuminatehrpodcast.comThis episode brought to you by Lumity, visit lumity.com to learn moreSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/illuminatehr)

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