Workplace MVP

Workplace MVP: Victoria Hepburn, Hepburn Coaching Bestselling author, coach, and speaker Victoria Hepburn of Hepburn Coaching joined host Jamie Gassmann to discuss stress and burnout, particularly for leaders. After experiencing her own burnout, Victoria took proactive steps to get healthy and happy without leaving her corporate career. She and Jamie talk about that journey, Victoria’s […] The post

Workplace MVP: Nicole Roberts, Forta Nicole Roberts, Senior Vice President of People at Forta, joined Jamie Gassmann in an insightful conversation about the current work culture, including the phenomenon known as “quiet quitting,” the impact of remote work on workplace culture, indications of employee disengagement, how to handle exits with empathy, and much more. Workplace […] The post

The R3 Continuum Playbook: Coordinating Compassionate Care After Disruption – Not Your Typical Counseling In this excerpt from a recent R3 Continuum webinar, Jeff Gorter, MSW, LCSW, Vice President of Crisis Response Clinical Service, answers questions about the behavioral health impact on employees following a disruption. He provides steps employers can take to address the […] The post

Workplace MVP: Robyn Smith, Jackson Healthcare Robyn Smith, Executive Vice President of Human Resources for Jackson Healthcare, was the Workplace MVP on this episode. Robyn detailed the challenges Jackson Healthcare has faced throughout the pandemic and those that are ongoing, and the steps her company took to support the mental and physical well-being of its […] The post

The R3 Continuum Playbook: Tension with Colleagues — How to Disagree and Handle Discussions Professionally In this excerpt from a recent R3 Continuum webinar, Jeff Gorter, MSW, LCSW, Vice President of Crisis Response Clinical Service, spoke about how to professionally handle tension with a colleague caused by disagreement, techniques to calm the nervous system, when […] The post

Workplace MVP LIVE from SHRM 2022: Verónica Gómez-Vilchis, Central Washington University Verónica Gomez-Vilchis is an HR Business Partner with Central Washington University, and a graduate of CWU. She shared with host Jamie Gassmann her experience at SHRM, the role the University is hiring for, a profile of the University, and much more. Workplace MVP is underwritten […] The post

Workplace MVP LIVE from SHRM 2022: Shari Arends, Rollout Systems At her third SHRM conference, Shari Arends visited with Jamie Gassmann in the R3 Continuum booth. Shari is Human Resources Manager for Rollout Systems and has been in HR for seven years. She talked with Jamie about her journey in HR and her passion for […] The post

Workplace MVP LIVE from SHRM 2022: Sue Greene, PA SHRM State Council Sue Greene is State Director for the PA SHRM State Council. She and host Jamie Gassmann talked about the work that the Council does, their focus on dual membership with SHRM, Sue’s experience at SHRM 2022, and more. Workplace MVP is underwritten and presented […] The post

Workplace MVP LIVE from SHRM 2022: Jeremy May and Matt Lee, Ramsey MediaWorks Jeremy May and Matt Lee, both with Ramsey MediaWorks, were at SHRM 2022 and joined Jamie Gassmann in the R3 Continuum booth to chat. They talked about how Ramsey MediaWorks focuses on helping companies with talent acquisition and crafting an appealing message […] The post

Workplace MVP LIVE from SHRM 2022: Greg Hawks, Hawks Agency Speaker and culture specialist Greg Hawks of the Hawks Agency joined Jamie Gassmann live from SHRM 2022. He shared the mission of his firm, his impressions on the culture shifts from the pandemic, the key points of his presentation at SHRM, and much more. Workplace […] The post

  Workplace MVP LIVE from SHRM 2022: Louis Lessig, Brown & Connery, LLP Louis Lessig, a partner with Brown & Connery, LLP, joined Jamie Gassmann on Workplace MVP LIVE from SHRM 2022. Louis is an employment attorney who got his start in HR. He and Jamie talked about his journey, his work, and hot topics […] The post

The R3 Continuum Playbook: Empowering Yourself: How You Can Be a Catalyst for Change in the Workplace How do you go about discussing difficult topics with your company’s leadership? How can you effectively advocate for causes which you are passionate about? R3 Continuum’s Associate Director of Strategic Solutions, Sarah Hathaway, discussed these questions and more […] The post

Workplace MVP LIVE from SHRM 2022: Jess Miller-Merrell, Workology Jess Miller-Merrell, Founder of Workology, joined host Jamie Gassmann in the R3 Continuum booth at SHRM 2022, offering findings from her latest research. Jess discussed how she’s looking at data around HR titles, the eleven different priorities HR leaders are focused on, the challenge of managing […] The post

Workplace MVP: John Baldino, Humareso John Baldino, President of Humareso, joined the show again after his December 2021 appearance to review his predictions for 2022. He and host Jamie Gassmann noted how he was right on the mark about trends such as meeting the holistic needs of employees, supporting their well-being, the shift towards more […] The post

Workplace MVP LIVE from SHRM 2022: Josh Rock, Nuss Truck Group, Inc. Josh Rock, Talent Acquisition Manager at Nuss Truck Group, Inc., was at SHRM 2022 and sat down with host Jamie Gassmann to talk talent recruitment. He shared what’s working right now for Nuss Truck Group, recruiting active and retired military, finding placements for […] The post

LIVE from RISKWORLD 2022: Lindsey Durosko and Chris von Eljaszewicz, Imperium Consulting Lindsey Durosko and Chris von Eljaszewicz, each Managers at Imperium Consulting, sat down with host Jamie Gassmann in the R3 Continuum booth to share Imperium’s work as a claims consultant, supporting businesses in the cumbersome claims process. They discussed the kinds of claims […] The post LIVE from RISKWORLD 2022: Lindsey Durosko and Chris von Eljaszewicz, Imperium Consulting appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Workplace MVP LIVE from SHRM 2022: Mario Pecoraro, Alliance Risk Group On this episode of Workplace MVP, live from SHRM 2022 in New Orleans, host Jamie Gassmann was joined by Mario Pecoraro, CEO of Alliance Risk Group. Mario described his passion for investigation that led him to start Alliance Risk Group in 2005. He and […] The post

Workplace MVP LIVE from SHRM 2022: CJ Gross, Ascension Worldwide CJ Gross, Founder and CEO of Ascension Worldwide, is the author of the newly released book, What's Your Zip Code Story? CJ joined host Jamie Gassmann live from SHRM 2022 and discussed the book’s focus on our own personal upbringing and the class biases that […] The post

The R3 Continuum Playbook: How Can Your Organization Cultivate a Psychologically Safe Workplace? Dr. George Vergolias, R3 Continuum Medical Director, provides insight for leaders to help them determine what a psychologically safe workplace looks like for their organization. Dr. Vergolias describes crucial factors to consider when navigating the process of bringing more psychological safety to […] The post

Workplace MVP LIVE from SHRM 2022: Denys Pratt, David Raines Community Health Centers On this episode of Workplace MVP, live from SHRM 2022 in New Orleans, Denys Pratt was in the R3 Continuum booth with host Jamie Gassmann. Denys is the president of the Northwest Louisiana Chapter of SHRM for 2022, and the Human Resources […] The post

Workplace MVP LIVE from SHRM 2022: Xavier Cugnon, Arrow Exterminators Xavier Cugnon, VP of HR Administration for Arrow Exterminators, joined host Jamie Gassmann in the R3 Continuum booth to chat about his experience at SHRM 2022 in New Orleans. He shared how he got into learning and development through his military career and his path […] The post

Workplace MVP LIVE from SHRM 2022: Cathy Hood, The Arthritis Foundation On this episode of Workplace MVP Live from SHRM 2022 in New Orleans, host Jamie Gassmann’s guest was Cathy Hood, VP of People Operations at The Arthritis Foundation. She and Jamie discussed Cathy’s career journey, the work of the Arthritis Foundation, their new initiatives, […] The post

Workplace MVP LIVE from SHRM 2022: Brad Harper, Bambee Brad Harper, an HR Business Partner with Bambee, joined host Jamie Gassmann in the R3 Continuum booth. Brad shared how Bambee helps smaller companies manage their HR functions, what’s he is seeing from his clients, what he learned about empathy and accountability, and more. Workplace MVP is […] The post

LIVE from RISKWORLD 2022: Jenelle Ryan, Georgia State University and AmRisc Jenelle Ryan, a graduate of Georgia State University and Underwriting Analyst for AmRisc, talked with host Jamie Gassmann at RISKWORLD 2022 as she prepared to graduate. She share that she interned with Amrisc and was set to join their team after graduation. In this […] The post LIVE from RISKWORLD 2022: Jenelle Ryan, Georgia State University and AmRisc appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

LIVE from RISKWORLD 2022: Gui Orliac, SpeedGauge Gui Orliac with SpeedGauge was Jamie Gassmann’s guest on this live episode from RISKWORLD 2022. Gui explained that SpeedGauge is a product that creates risk models for commercial fleet drivers to reduce the risk for the companies that use them. He and Jamie talked about how the score […] The post LIVE from RISKWORLD 2022: Gui Orliac, SpeedGauge appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

LIVE from RISKWORLD 2022: Zoe Freeman, Signal Restoration Services Zoe Freeman, a Regional Account Manager for Signal Restoration Services, was the guest on this episode of Workplace MVP LIVE from RISKWORLD 2022. Signal was not an exhibitor but a sponsor of this year’s event. Zoe discussed Signal’s 50th anniversary, the work they do, highlighted the […] The post LIVE from RISKWORLD 2022: Zoe Freeman, Signal Restoration Services appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

LIVE from RISKWORLD 2022: Laura Casey, SafeCon Solutions Laura Casey, a safety professional and owner of SafeCon Solutions, identified risk as correlated to safety in this live conversation with host Jamie Gassmann at RISKWORLD 2022. Laura and Jamie discussed the trends Laura sees in safety services, services offered by SafeCon Solutions, her experience at the […] The post LIVE from RISKWORLD 2022: Laura Casey, SafeCon Solutions appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

The R3 Continuum Playbook: The Good, the Bad, and the Cumulative: Is All Stress Equal? R3 Continuum’s Vice President of Crisis Response Clinical Service, Jeff Gorter, MSW, LCSW, examined the different kinds of stress, how to recognize and manage stress within yourself, and how to seek help when you need it. The full webinar can […] The post

LIVE from RISKWORLD 2022: Ashish Saboo, Tech Synergy Tech Synergy provides transcription and knowledge processing services that support doctors performing claims evaluations and worker’s comp defense lawyers. Asish Saboo, Founder and CEO of Tech Synergy, described to host Jamie Gassmann all the services they provide, the labor and cost they can save their clients as […] The post LIVE from RISKWORLD 2022: Ashish Saboo, Tech Synergy appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

LIVE from RISKWORLD 2022: Daniel Cunningham, Leonardo247 Daniel Cunningham, CEO of Leonard0 247, stopped by the R3 Continuum booth at RISKWORLD 2022. He and Jamie talked about Leonardo 247, which systemizes multi-family property operations. They have developed a new feature of the software that will help property owners track and mitigate property damage and reduce […] The post LIVE from RISKWORLD 2022: Daniel Cunningham, Leonardo247 appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

LIVE from RISKWORLD 2022: Michael Zalle, YellowBird YellowBird fills a unique role in connecting companies with pros in risk & environmental, health, and safety. Founder and CEO Michael Zalle joined the show to discuss how it works, his thoughts on the valuable expertise of professionals, his experience at RISKWORLD 2022, and much more. Workplace MVP is […] The post LIVE from RISKWORLD 2022: Michael Zalle, YellowBird appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

LIVE from RISKWORLD 2022: Theresa Everett, QBE North America Theresa Everett, AVP of Strategic Client Management for QBE North America, shared some points from her presentation at RISKWORLD 2022, “The Five Best Practices on How to Conduct a Claim Review.” She and host Jamie Gassmann talked about some of those practices, the value of taking […] The post LIVE from RISKWORLD 2022: Theresa Everett, QBE North America appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

Workplace MVP: Whitney Hoffman-Bennett, CallRail In this episode of Workplace MVP, host Jamie Gassmann and guest Whitney Hoffman-Bennett, VP of Talent and Culture at CallRail, looked at unlimited PTO as CallRail has implemented it and what their experience has been. How do you structure it and how do you manage misuse? Whitney discussed how CallRail […] The post

LIVE from RISKWORLD 2022: Stephen Weinstein, Business Development Agency Bermuda, and John Huff, Association of Bermuda Insurers & Reinsurers Stephen Weinstein with Bermuda’s Business Development Agency, and John Huff, CEO of ABIR, shared with Jamie Gassmann the history and resiliency of Bermuda that has helped it become the world’s center of risk capital. They discussed […] The post LIVE from RISKWORLD 2022: Stephen Weinstein, Business Development Agency Bermuda, and John Huff, Association of Bermuda Insurers & Reinsurers appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

LIVE from RISKWORLD 2022: Camille Graham, Floodproofing.com Attending the first RISKWORLD for herself and her company, Camille Graham, National Project Manager for Floodproofing.com shared with host Jamie Gassmann how rewarding the conference was for building new relationships. She talked about the comprehensive services provided by Floodproofing.com, the increase in flooding across the country, the need […] The post LIVE from RISKWORLD 2022: Camille Graham, Floodproofing.com appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

LIVE from RISKWORLD 2022: Paul Jenkins, Lockton Companies Paul Jenkins, property broker with Lockton Companies, talked with host Jamie Gassmann live at RISKWORLD 2022. He described the impact of the lockdown on the 350-year-old Lloyd’s Market and how Lockton adjusted to not working face to face. He also shared how they have shifted and succeeded […] The post LIVE from RISKWORLD 2022: Paul Jenkins, Lockton Companies appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

LIVE from RISKWORLD 2022: Carlos Castillo, Confia Carlos Castillo, CEO of Confia Insurance Brokers headquartered in Costa Rica, was the guest on the episode live from RISKWORLD 2022. He and host Jamie Gassmann talked about the services Confia offers, his experience at the conference, and more. Workplace MVP is underwritten and presented by R3 Continuum and produced […] The post LIVE from RISKWORLD 2022: Carlos Castillo, Confia appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

LIVE from RISKWORLD 2022: Shari Paul, Alliant Shari Paul, First Vice President for Alliant, heads all of Alliant’s digital media and sat down with host Jamie Gassmann in the R3 Continuum booth at RISKWORLD 2022. They discussed the value of social media in the insurance industry, the multiple podcasts Alliant has, advice for effectively using […] The post LIVE from RISKWORLD 2022: Shari Paul, Alliant appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

LIVE from RISKWORLD 2022: Claudia Schmiedhuber, EURAMI At her first RISKWORLD conference, Claudia Schmiedhuber, Managing Director at EURAMI, joined Jamie Gassmann live in the R3 Continuum booth. Claudia shared why EURAMI decided to attend, what they do and who they serve, and more. Workplace MVP is underwritten and presented by R3 Continuum and produced by the Minneapolis-St.Paul Studio of Business […] The post LIVE from RISKWORLD 2022: Claudia Schmiedhuber, EURAMI appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

How to Talk to Your Kids About Gun Violence In this public service announcement, Dr. George Vergolias, Chief Medical Director of R3 Continuum, offers guidance on how to talk about gun violence with your kids. TRANSCRIPT George Vergolias: [00:00:00] Hello. My name is George Vergolias. I’m the Medical Director for R3 Continuum. I am a […] The post How to Talk to Your Kids About Gun Violence appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

LIVE from RISKWORLD 2022: Oscar Villanueva, Managing Director of Security Services, R3 Continuum Oscar Villanueva, Managing Director of Security Services for R3 Continuum, joined host Jamie Gassmann at the R3 Continuum booth. Oscar explained the role of security services when clients reach out to R3 Continuum for help, the impact of an event that goes […] The post LIVE from RISKWORLD 2022: Oscar Villanueva, Managing Director of Security Services, R3 Continuum appeared first on Business RadioX ®.

The R3 Continuum Playbook SPECIAL: A Behavioral Threat Assessment of the Buffalo Mass Shooting On this special episode of the R3 Continuum Playbook, Dr. George Vergolias, Medical Director at R3 Continuum, looks at the Buffalo mass shooting from a behavioral threat assessment perspective. Dr. Vergolias joined host Shane McNally to review the personality of the […] The post