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Take a weekly dive into the world of perks - what they are, which ones matter most, and how to find new and creative ones, and why being on the forefront of perks will elevate your business above the rest! Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-mccaman/support

Brian McCaman


    • Mar 16, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 41m AVG DURATION
    • 22 EPISODES


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    Episode 22 - What is a ROTH?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2021 32:35


    Understanding personal finances is a full time job. Luckily, it doesn't have to be! This week we dive into what is a ROTH 401(k), how it works, why it matters, and as an employer how to implement one. Connect with out guest Tellis Gary on LinkedIn here! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-mccaman/support

    Episode 21 - Companies Doin it Right - Pt 4 - with Lisa Dallenbach

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 47:27


    In this installment of Companies Doin it Right, we hear from the Chief People Officer of theSkimm, Lisa Dallenbach. Lisa brings a wealth of perspective and experience to the show to figure out how we can elevate work and drive some meaningful perks! Connect with Lisa on LinkedIn! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-mccaman/support

    Episode 20 - Special Operations and the Talent War - Part 2 - With George Randle

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2021 45:44


    Part Two of our conversation about how Special Operations is winning the war on talent, and how you can take your organization to the next level. Connect with George on LinkedIn, and pick up your copy of The Talent War HERE. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-mccaman/support

    Episode 19 - Special Operations and the Talent War - with Mike Sarraille

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2021 43:08


    There is one organization that attracts more talent than any other. Period. Full stop. It isn't Google, Facebook, or Goldman Sachs. It's US Special Operations. This week is part one of our conversation with the authors of The Talent War, with Mike Sarraille, where we learn how we can turn our organizations into talent magnets and redefine how we assess and select talent. Connect with Mike on LinkedIn and pick up your copy of The Talent War HERE. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-mccaman/support

    Episode 18 - Companies Doin it Right - Part 3 - w/ Susan Toadvine

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 16, 2021 50:30


    In this installment of Companies Doin it Right, we hear from VP of People and Culture at Publix Credit Union, Susan Toadvine. Bet ya didn't know Publix had a credit union!! Connect with Susan on LinkedIn! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-mccaman/support

    Episode 17 - Human Optimization

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2021 46:33


    If you read the title and thought "WTF"...you aren't alone! I thought that too...and then I met Emily. This week my guest Emily Elrod explains what human optimization is, why it matters, how to achieve it and incorporate it. Connect with Emily on LinkedIn! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-mccaman/support

    Episode 16 - Show me the money!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 58:45


    Increased productivity, reduced turnover, happier teams, and money in your pocket... These all have one thing in common - ESOP's! This week we explore what an ESOP is, how it can achieve all of the above, and why it can make a huge difference in your organization. Connect with our guests Lisa and Shannon on LinkedIn! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-mccaman/support

    Episode 15 - When sports is your workplace - Part Deux

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 47:25


    Part two of our conversation with Rachel Buckszar of the United Soccer League. Connect with Rachel on LinkedIn --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-mccaman/support

    Episode 14 - When Sports is Your Workplace

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2021 45:19


    Ever wonder what it's like to work in the front office a professional sports team? The challenges a franchise faces are pretty similar to most every business. This week, Rachel Bukszar and I discuss just that! Connect with Rachel on LinkedIn --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-mccaman/support

    Episode 13 - (Sales) Training

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 53:25


    According to Daniel Pink, 8 out of 9 human interactions are sales related. In fact, I'm selling you right now on why you should read on! My guest this week is Chris Miller of Miller Consulting, and we discuss why training, and more specifically sales training, is a huge perk to not be overlooked! Connect with Chris on LinkedIn. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-mccaman/support

    Episode 12 - You want top talent? You can't handle top talent!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2021 51:51


    So many organizations say "we have the best people" in their walls, and that may be true. The real question isn't if you have top talent...it's do you have the systems in place to KEEP that talent? Most organizations don't. This week's guest, Monique Gibson, and I discuss what organizations can do to keep their best and brightest. Connect with Monique on LinkedIn! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-mccaman/support

    Episode 11 - Why (and how) to set up a retirement plan!?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2020 48:55


    Have you ever wondered why a company sets up a 401(k)? What about how? In this weeks episode, I speak with Jake Rushton, AIF about walking through the retirement plan lifecycle and how to match it up with your business. This weeks episode is a must for all business owners! Connect with Jake on LinkedIn or email at jake@401klub.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-mccaman/support

    Episode 10 - Student Loan Repayment Programs

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2020 30:45


    $1.5 trillion dollars is owed to student loans. If you converted every dollar to a single second, that would be the same as 47,564 years! Holy macaroni that's a lot of debt!! In this weeks episode, I collaborate with Jeanne Fisher of Strategic Retirement Partners on what top organizations are doing to help their employees take charge of their student loan debt! Connect with Jeanne on LinkedIn, email at jeannef@srpretire.com, or #401klady! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-mccaman/support

    Episode 9 - Where in the world is Matthew Binder!?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 26:49


    In this episode, I interview Matthew Binder, an AE with Toggl. What makes this interview so unique? It isn't the topic of remote work, but WHERE Matthew has taken HIS remote work. Connect with Matthew on LinkedIn or email matthew.binder@toggl.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-mccaman/support

    Episode 8 - Interview with Brad Kugler

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2020 38:04


    In this episode I interview Brad Kugler, CEO of Direct Mail 2.0. Brad as been at the helm of Direct Mail 2.0 for almost four years, growing the business and building out a team that understands working for and with each other. Connect with Brad on LinkedIn or email brad@bradkugler.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-mccaman/support

    Episode 007 - Pet Insurance

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2020 21:56


    This episode is special to me, as it is a nod to my dog Kahlua. In it, I discuss the importance of pet insurance, being caught without it, and what you can do to make sure your pets are covered! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-mccaman/support

    Episode 6 - Remote Work

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2020 56:41


    Remote work used to be a lighting rod for discussions about productivity, management styles, and whether or not people actually WORK remotely. 2020 forced us to all rethink remote work. Some by choice, others by necessity. This week, I dig into the future of remote work with the help of two friends, David & Rich, of PuzzleHR. We discuss logistics, policies, management styles, and what the future hiring landscape will look like with remote work as an option! Connect with David Dare on LinkedIn or david@puzzlehr.com Connect with Rich Gettings on LinkedIn or rich@puzzlehr.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-mccaman/support

    Episode 5 - Financial EAP

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2020 36:33


    You've likely heard of EAP. You also likely have no idea what it is. So imagine hearing about financial EAP! Join me as I interview Erin Hall, Managing Director of Strategic Retirement Partners, about what the heck is Financial EAP, why it matters (especially now), and how easy it is to set up! Connect with Erin on LinkedIn - linkedin.com/in/emorschhall or email her at erinh@srpretire.com. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-mccaman/support

    Episode 4 - Interview with Kevin Kermes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2020 53:09


    Ever wonder what it's like to land the 6-figure job of your dreams? Ever wanted to know?? If so, Kevin is your guy. In this week's episode we discuss his experience building Career Attraction, what the Army taught him, and of course....PERKS!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-mccaman/support

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    Episode 3 - Interview with Drew Pickens of SAFCO

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2020 26:00


    Our first interview with an organization on the role of perks in the workplace! In this week's episode we talk with Vice President of Human Resources, Drew Pickens of SAFCO. Drew offers insights into how his organization stays on top of being a great place to work and ways to take care of his team. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-mccaman/support

    Episode 2 - H.S.A's in 2020

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2020 30:29


    HS.A's, or Health Savings Accounts, aren't very glamorous. But I bet you didn't know what the CARES Act did to them for the remainder of 2020. It will be worth your time to listen in on how to lower your tax bill by up to $9,900 before 2020 ends!! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-mccaman/support

    What IS WerkPerks - And Why Should I Listen?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2020 21:27


    In this intro episode, I share the details of what the WerkPerks podcast is, how it came about, and why you should listen in! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/brian-mccaman/support

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