Podcast appearances and mentions of jess podgajny

Jess Podgajny is the Managing Director of BW Consulting, a boutique management consulting firm servicing the Pharma and Biotech industries, with a specialty in Cell and Gene Therapy.  Jess is also Founder and CEO of LLUNA, a tech start-up focused on engaging teams. In this episode, listen to Jess talk about empowering teams for success, crafting enduring cultures, and activating senior leadership teams. Connect with Shirley at ShirleyKavanagh.com and LinkedIn, and Jess on LinkedIn

Workplace belonging is critical to employee retention, happiness, & productivity. In fact, a study found that employees with a strong sense of belonging have a 56% higher level of overall job performance. Building and maintaining a strong connection with your team members is probably something you're thinking about a lot. We are going through times when people are resigning more frequently than in the past. Plus, working remotely or in a hybrid structure is something we're still trying to make work. In this week's episode of The Manager Track podcast, I am joined by Jess Podgajny. Jess is a mom, a culture creator, a podcast host, and the co-founder and CEO of LLUNA, a technology that supports teams who work in the hybrid space. This episode is for you if you'd like to be a leader who creates a connected, inclusive team and if you're interested in learning how to use each of your team members' unique strengths. And of course, we'll also be touching on the challenges of remote and hybrid workplaces and the specific factors to be aware of if you want to make the most out of this new flexible model of work. — RESOURCES MENTIONED — Hello LLUNA - the team operating system driven by personal user manuals and smart dashboards"56% higher level of overall job performance from employees with a strong sense of belonging." - Research conducted by BetterUp Jess Podgajny - view my POP jess@hellolluna.com linkedin.com/in/jessicapodgajny twitter.com/llunalife instagram.com/llunalife facebook.com/llunalife Learn how to turn your 1-on-1 meetings from time wasters, awkward moments, status updates, or non-existent into your most important and valuable meeting with your directs all week. Access the course and resources here: ramonashaw.com/11 — OTHER EPISODES YOU MIGHT LIKE — Episode 130: User Guides (AKA ReadMes) Episode 98: Leading a Hybrid Team Episode 19: The Importance of Trust in Leadership – With Brian Harmans — WHAT'S NEXT? — Grab your copy of Ramona's best-selling new book 'The Confident & Competent New Manager: How to Rapidly Rise to Success in Your First Leadership Role': amzn.to/3TuOdcP If this episode inspired you in some way, take a screenshot of you listening on your device and post it to your Instagram Stories, and tag me @ramona.shaw.leadership or DM me on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/in/ramona-shaw Are you in your first manager role and don't want to mess it up? Watch our FREE Masterclass and discover the 4 shifts to become a leader people love to work for --> ramonashaw.com/masterclass Don't forget to invest time each week to increase your self-awareness, celebrate your wins, and learn from mistakes. Your career grows only to the extent that you grow. Grab your Career Journal with leadership exercises and weekly reflections here: ramonashaw.com/shop Love the podcast and haven't left a review yet? All you have to do is go to ramonashaw.com/itunes and give your honest review. Thanks for your support of this show! * Disclaimer: Shownotes may contain affiliate links. That means that I am awarded a small commission for purchases made through them, at no added cost for you. — CHAPTERS — 00:00 Preview 02:31 Meet Jess Podgajny 05:16 Meet LLUNA - your team operating system 09:35 The best way to work with someone changes in seasons 14:44 Building trust in a team and identifying values 18:49 Connect your employees to a purpose 22:39 How to be successful with hybrid work 28:24 Empathize and try to accommodate 30:53 Fostering a sense of belonging 34:18 Learn more about LLUNA * Disclaimer: Shownotes may contain affiliate links. That means that I am awarded a small commission for purchases made through them, at no added cost for you.

In today's FRESH Takes On The Future Of Work, host Jess Podgajny is joined by Ginni Lisk to discuss creating a more empathetic workplace. Ginni is the VP of People Strategy at Soundcloud. Passionate about helping corporate culture through effective internal communications, Ginni seeks to productize People Experience, known as PX. To Ginni, the future of work lies in leading with a more compassionate, individualized approach. She wants employers to recognize that it's a positive for workers to be self-centric and will not lessen productivity. Ultimately Ginni believes that facilitating an incentivizing environment without burning out your team will lead to greater long-term results. To connect with Ginni, find her on https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnilisk/?originalSubdomain=uk (Linkedin) Stay Fresh! Visit us at https://hellolluna.com (https://hellolluna.com) Podcast music composed by Emily Gabriele: https://www.egmusicnyc.com/ (https://www.egmusicnyc.com/)

In today's FRESH Takes On The Future Of Work, host Jess Podgajny discusses her fresh perspective on hybrid schedules. There has been much discussion on implementing remote work for the past two years. With some employers still wondering about the productivity of this trend, Jess shares what makes the hybrid model successful. It's worth noting that companies that allow some form of remote work have seen their employee turnover decrease by 12 percent. By giving employees more flexibility and choice, worker happiness increases, and companies gain higher retention. Ultimately, both the employer and employee benefit from the hybrid model, supporting why this trend is the future of work. To connect with Jess, find her on https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicapodgajny/ (Linkedin) Stay Fresh! Visit us at https://hellolluna.com (https://hellolluna.com) Podcast music composed by Emily Gabriele: https://www.egmusicnyc.com/ (https://www.egmusicnyc.com/)

Season four of the Survive & Thrive podcast brought new guest speakers and tackled some essential topics regarding workforce leadership, the ever-changing professional landscape, company culture, and more. But what key concepts should you take away from this season? On this episode of the Survive & Thrive podcast, host Jennifer Ayres goes through season four of the podcast and reflects on important messages and lessons within the episodes. Jennifer discussed many topics this season and spoke with various experts on everything regarding companies finding success in the future of work. So tune in to hear some of the most influential pieces of knowledge from Survive & Thrive! What important knowledge did we cover in Season 4 of Survive & Thrive?Flexibility and the Pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic caused many organizational leaders to rethink their operations and allow more flexibility for their workers. Hear Jennifer discuss her interview with Jessica Redford on organizations using technology to become more flexible and meet workforce challenges in 2022. Psychological Safety in the Workplace Psychological safety is vital for all members of an organization to feel comfortable, confident, and productive. Season four of the podcast featured several interviews on mental health and psychological safety, and Jennifer shares her thoughts on these topics in this episode. Mental Health and Avoiding Burnout Taking measures to maintain your mental health can help you avoid burnout from workforce stressors. Jennifer shares some knowledge from this season's episodes about how practices like meditation can help with improving one's mental health. Diversity and Inclusion Jennifer's discussion with Kate Hall covered diversity and inclusion within the workplace and how organizations can make their workspaces more welcoming and humanizing. Hear Jennifer reflect on this and the importance of acceptance and understanding to fuel a positive work environment.  Making Work a Safe Space Maintaining an inclusive environment can help the members of an organization thrive and accomplish more together. In episodes 34 and 36 of this season, Jennifer discussed inclusivity and fostering a safe and friendly environment in the workplace for disabled and LGBTQ+ members. The Importance of Company Culture Positive company culture can do wonders for an organization and enable it to survive the challenges that may occur in the future of work. Jennifer reflects on episode 18, where she and her guest, Devin Basinger, spoke on the importance of culture in the workplace. Employee Experience What does “employee experience” mean, and why is it so important for organizations? Jennifer and guest speaker Jess Podgajny discussed the employee experience, remote work, culture, health, and more in episode 15 of the podcast.   Health and Workforce Success While mental health is essential for organizational members to thrive, physical health is just as necessary. Jennifer speaks about the importance of physical health and why it matters for workforce success. Season Four Final Thoughts To wrap up the season, Jennifer shares her main takeaway from these recent episodes of Survive and Thrive.

On today's episode of FRESH Takes On The Future Of Work, host Jess Podgajny mixes it up by discussing the power of representation through pop culture. As a reminder, Jess is the Co-Founder and CEO of Lluna, a team operating system for the modern employer. Reflecting on the world today, Jess shares how media impacts us individually and our society as a whole. Whether watching television, film, the news, or social media, it's always affirming to see people like yourself having influence. Historically, the media can also have a role in reinforcing stereotypes or can lack diversity itself. By breaking down various films and figures that are examples of representation done right, Jess demonstrates the positive ripple effect of inclusion and why it matters.  To connect with Jess, find her on https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicapodgajny/ (Linkedin)  Stay Fresh! Visit us at https://hellolluna.com (https://hellolluna.com) Podcast music composed by Emily Gabriele: https://www.egmusicnyc.com/ (https://www.egmusicnyc.com/)

In this episode, we invite Jess Podgajny into the studio to talk about employee engagement and company brand.   - Personalization is key both in customer and employee experience     - Teams want to feel like what they do each day contributes and has meaning     - Empathetic leadership is key to listening and understanding employee needs, which will drive retention     - Culture is a combination of values and behaviors that create your employer brand to attract great talent       Learn more at: https://www.hellolluna.com/    It's time for the great service comeback!   Tony Johnson is a Customer Experience Expert, Keynote Speaker, and Author with a wide background including decades in retail and restaurants.  He regularly speaks and coaches organizations to IGNITE THEIR SERVICE using his common sense approach to Customer engagement.  Tony has spoken to government agencies and Fortune 500 companies to unlock their amazing capacity for excellence.   Tony Johnson Customer Service Expert | Author | Trainer | Speaker   Check out my FREE Resources and Training Tools: Web: https://www.igniteyourservice.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RecipeforserviceNet Twitter:  https://twitter.com/ServiceRecipe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/recipeforservice/ Tik Tok:  https://vm.tiktok.com/owrTbL/ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/tonyjohnsoncx/   Music: http://www.bensound.com

On today's episode of FRESH Takes On The Future Of Work, host Jess Podgajny is joined by Steve Van Valin. Steve is the Founder and CEO of Culturology and the author of the forthcoming book, The Search for Meaning at Work. Today, Jess and Steve discuss the not-quite-quiet phenomenon of “quiet quitting,” burnout, and the current desire for work-life balance. Steve defines “quiet quitting” as performing at the minimum level to not be fired and is an action that has gained increased social acceptance. To counteract this mindset, Steve believes managers should strive to emphasize with their employees and figure out what motivates them at work. Ultimately, people long for meaning in their roles and should be empowered in the workplace. To connect with Steve, find her on https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevevanvalin/ (Linkedin) Stay Fresh! Visit us at https://hellolluna.com (https://hellolluna.com) Podcast music composed by Emily Gabriele: https://www.egmusicnyc.com/ (https://www.egmusicnyc.com/)

On today's episode of FRESH Takes On The Future Of Work, host Jess Podgajny is joined by Jessi Sheridan. Jessi is the Chief Operating Officer at Delta Phi Epsilon International and is passionate about organizational development and leadership. Today, Jess and Jessi discuss creating a sense of belonging in the workplace and the significance of flexibility. To Jessi, the future of work lies in human-centric restructuring, which the pandemic expeditated. By creating a safe space for employees where they can be their true selves, financial gains are inevitable. As we move forward, Jessi urges managers to talk more to their employees about their needs and recognize the importance of a people-first mentality.  To connect with Jessi, find her on https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicamcpherrin/ (Linkedin) Stay Fresh! Visit us at https://hellolluna.com (https://hellolluna.com) Podcast music composed by Emily Gabriele: https://www.egmusicnyc.com/ (https://www.egmusicnyc.com/)

On today's episode of FRESH Takes On The Future Of Work, host Jess Podgajny is joined by Karen Mangia. Karen is a Salesforce Executive, Best-selling Author, and Tedx Speaker who uses creativity and curiosity to empower teams and individuals to sustain success. Today, Jess and Karen discuss the power of storytelling and how it is used to address the needs of their customers and move people from intention to impact. To Karen, the future of work is built on a foundation of shared values. When employees are clear with their values, they can seek companies and positions that align with who they are. Ultimately, Karen encourages others to let their curiosity lead them to choice and discover what is possible.  To connect with Karen, find her on https://www.linkedin.com/in/karenmangia/ (Linkedin), https://karenmangia.com/ (Karenmangia.com), https://twitter.com/karenmangia (Twitter), https://www.instagram.com/karenmangia/ (Instagram), and https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCuk4mH8c0ddKfWD_en1SZ-Q/videos (Youtube) Stay Fresh! Visit us at https://hellolluna.com (https://hellolluna.com) Podcast music composed by Emily Gabriele: https://www.egmusicnyc.com/ (https://www.egmusicnyc.com/)

On today's episode of FRESH Takes On The Future Of Work, host Jess Podgajny is joined by Dan Parsons. Dan is the Co-founder and Chief Platform Officer at Thoughtful, which reimagines business automation by deploying automated digital workers. Today, Jess and Dan discuss hiring digital and improving the human condition at work. Dan's mission is to free up workers from mundane tasks, so they are freer to take on more innovative and meaningful projects. He believes the future of work lies in evaluating jobs from both the employee and employer's perspectives and organizing business structures from those angles. By being honest about why people leave companies and improving leadership communication, we can uncover what promotes happiness at work. To connect with Dan, find him on https://www.linkedin.com/in/danieleparsons/ (Linkedin), https://www.thoughtful.ai/ (Thoughtful.ai), and https://mobile.twitter.com/danbyday (@DanByDay) Stay Fresh! Visit us at https://hellolluna.com (https://hellolluna.com) Podcast music composed by Emily Gabriele: https://www.egmusicnyc.com/ (https://www.egmusicnyc.com/)

On today's episode of FRESH Takes On The Future Of Work, host Jess Podgajny is joined by James Hancock. Together, Jess and James share their thoughts on a human-centric approach to work. James is the Co-founder and President of MWAH. (Making Work Absolutely Human), home of the cultural dashboard where the art of people and culture collide. To James, the future of work is “simply what's next.” He believes there needs to be more focus on sustainability in the workplace and how it leads to growth. Ultimately, employees and employers alike need to show up for each other to cultivate a more connective work dynamic. To connect with James, find him on https://www.linkedin.com/in/james-p-hancock/ (Linkedin) Follow https://www.linkedin.com/company/mwah---making-work-absolutely-human/ (MWAH) or visit them https://mwah.live/ (here) Stay Fresh! Visit us at https://hellolluna.com (https://hellolluna.com) Podcast music composed by Emily Gabriele: https://www.egmusicnyc.com/ (https://www.egmusicnyc.com/)

How would you like to attract and attain great talent? Okay, if you said you want to know how, then this podcast episode is for you. Jess Podgajny will discuss what employees are looking for in their work life, and she will also cover how we can get through these challenges for working parents. And more. Listen in to this edition.   --------------------- Jess Podgajny is co-founder & CEO of LLUNA, an HR technology platform that helps people-first companies attract and retain top talent by offering personalized employment arrangements. Jess has a passion for the human (people) side of business and LLUNA was imagined as a result of almost two decades of career learnings, paired with the realization that flexibility and choice are critical for the modern workforce. Through LLUNA, Jess is challenging the status quo and encourages all businesses to reimagine the way they engage with employees – introducing a mindset where work is designed for life.   --------------------- Lisa Goldenthal is the best-selling author of "The Boss Weight Loss", and creator of the original Skinny Jeans Workout that sold over 100,000 units in Target and Walmart. Lisa has been featured in Life & Style Magazine, KTLA 5, CBS News, Thrive Global, and Web MD and has 20+ years transforming clients' lives, including Cheryl Tiegs and Paul Zane Pilzer. Lisa is recognized as an expert VIP lifestyle coach, and Corporate Health and Wellness specialist creating customized nutrition and exercise plans for clients to combat sleep deprivation, stress and unhealthy eating. Lisa gets results for high-impact CEOs, Senior Executives, Busy Entrepreneurs and Boss Moms by holding them to the highest level of accountability to get in shape while increasing productivity and energy levels. She inspires clients to go from stuck to unstoppable in all areas of life - wellness, weight loss, business and mindset!  

On today's episode of FRESH Takes On The Future Of Work, host Jess Podgajny is joined by Tobin (Toby) Trevarthen. Toby is the CEO and Founder of Spatial Shift, a strategic narrative design consultancy, and CEO and Founder of The Narrative Playbook, a narrative design lab. Together, Jess and Toby discuss the significance of narrative and the desire for freedom in the workplace. To Toby, the future of work is defined as an “evolutionary state of existence in a connective world.” He recognizes that we need a new social contract in the workplace due to employees wanting more lifestyle changes versus physical perks. His advice to leaders is to learn to express yourself to your team first and discover how your employees operate best. To connect with Toby, find him on https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobintrevarthen (Linkedin), https://www.spatialshift.com/ (Spatialshift.com), and https://www.thenarrativeplaybook.com/ (Thenarrativeplaybook.com) Stay Fresh! Visit us at https://hellolluna.com (https://hellolluna.com) Podcast music composed by Emily Gabriele: https://www.egmusicnyc.com/ (https://www.egmusicnyc.com/)

On today's episode of FRESH Takes On The Future Of Work, host Jess Podgajny is joined by Ethan Berg. Ethan is the CEO and Co-Founder of Agora World, a social experience platform where creators can build their own immersive experiences. Together, Jess and Ethan share their thoughts on furthering humanity in the workplace and life in the metaverse. To Ethan, the future of work lies in passion, flexibility, and a more human-centric approach. Valuing the human experience, Ethan created Agora World to lower the barrier to entry to inter-personal connection. As a leader, he strives to facilitate an environment that embraces change and transitions us into the next stages of technology. To connect with Ethan, find him on https://www.linkedin.com/in/ethancberg/ (Linkedin) and https://www.instagram.com/agoravr.world/ (@agoravr.world) Stay Fresh! Visit us at https://hellolluna.com (https://hellolluna.com) Podcast music composed by Emily Gabriele: https://www.egmusicnyc.com/ (https://www.egmusicnyc.com/)

On today's episode of FRESH Takes On The Future Of Work, host Jess Podgajny is joined by Rishad Tobaccowala, an author, speaker, teacher, and advisor with four decades of experience in helping people and organizations reinvent themselves to retain relevance in changing times. Together, Jess and Rishad discuss how reimagining flexibility and freedom in the workplace can improve the future of work. As a business advisor and the author of a bestselling book on organizational transformation, Rishad is all about implementing beneficial business practices. His book Restoring the Soul of Business: Staying Human in the Age of Data focuses on helping people grow their companies and move forward in digitally transformative times. Rishad believes that for companies to succeed, leaders must maintain a learning mindset and make business adjustments that align with changing workforce trends. Find Rishad on twitter https://twitter.com/rishad (@rishad), subscribe to his newsletter at https://rishad.substack.com (https://rishad.substack.com) and find his book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Restoring-Soul-Business-Staying-Human/dp/1400210542/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=rishad+tobaccowala&qid=1657049740&sprefix=rishad%2Caps%2C212&sr=8-1 (Restoring the Soul of Business). ** Stay Fresh! Visit us at https://hellolluna.com (https://hellolluna.com) Podcast music composed by Emily Gabriele: https://www.egmusicnyc.com/ (https://www.egmusicnyc.com/)

TRIGGER WARNING: mentions of miscarriage, sexual assault, abortion, etc.   On today's episode of FRESH Takes On The Future Of Work, host Jess Podgajny is joined by her friend Erin Kreszl. Erin is an MBA, non-profit founder, former investment consultant, and mother to two young girls. Reflecting on the overturning of Roe v. Wade, Jess and Erin share their thoughts on abortion access and its effects on women, their careers, and their lives.  Erin shares her story of choosing to carry out a difficult pregnancy, despite learning that her child would have challenging physical and developmental needs. Now, Erin is grateful for her daughter as well as her choice to have her, especially because she was in the right financial position to be her mom. In a country with inadequate paid family leave and little professional security for women, Erin and Jess highlight the importance of bodily autonomy and urge employers to protect the reproductive rights of their female employees.  For those seeking access to healthcare or wanting to donate to the care of others, learn more under “Resources” at the bottom of the show notes. Stay Fresh! Visit us at https://hellolluna.com (https://hellolluna.com) Resources:  https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZypXeViECaBLvhn8U5nvnVaqxzjMUotOllnpaJU8DXM/edit (Reproduction Autonomy resource Guide) https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WUqUomhhzf1Weub1O-o1-l_R9r_QTxJ9lFkEuPUulqo/edit?usp=sharing (How to Show Up for Abortion Access ) https://abortion.cafe/ - this is a collection of abortion resources shoutyourabortion.com - this is a campaign to normalize abortion https://donations4abortion.com/ - donate to support abortion funds by state https://secure.actblue.com/donate/supportabortionfunds - donate to the national network of abortion funds (donations split between 80+ abortion funds) https://usow.org/repro/volunteer/ - this is a list of abortion clinics across the country that need volunteers https://dontbanequality.com/ - this is language for companies to use to stand against the ruling plancpills.org/ambassadors - here are early abortion access pills you can store in your cabinet https://prochoice.org/ - this is an abortion access hotline https://natalist.com/products/early-pregnancy-test-strips - buy early pregnancy test strips https://www.plannedparenthood.org/learn/birth-control - get info on types of birth control https://choice.crd.co/ - this is a collection of these above links and more. Managed by @starplanes - DM them on twitter to add more https://www.guttmacher.org/state-policy/explore/abortion-policy-absence-roe - abortion policy by state as of June 1, 2022 More in-depth version: https://www.guttmacher.org/state-policy https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/countries-abortion-legal-illegal-laws-rcna27505 - this is an article showing a map of abortion laws worldwide and their restrictions https://abortoenmipais.ipascam.org/ - mapa interactivo sobre el acceso al aborto en Latinoamérica https://abortion.eu/ - this is an initiative to fund abortion access for Polish people https://www.safeabortionwomensright.org/i-need-an-abortion/abortion-funds/ - this is a list that contains abortion funds from the U.S,. Mexico, Poland, Germany, and the UK https://www.mamamia.com.au/abortion-pill-australia/ - information about accessing abortion pills in Australia, including tele-abortion https://www.nwci.ie/abortionaccess - abortion access campaign options for Ireland, where even after the repeal, accessing abortion is still nearly impossible https://mesaborto.cl/quienes-somos/ - espacio de articulación integrado por diversas organizaciones involucrados en la lucha por los derechos sexuales y reproductivos en Chile https://www.aware.org.sg/information/abortion/ - AWARE Singapore provides information on abortion laws and access as well as a helpline https://www.babes.org.sg/ - Babes is a Singaporean organization to help pregnant teens with information, support,

On today's episode of FRESH Takes On The Future Of Work, host Jess Podgajny is joined by Mark Rickmeier. Together, Jess and Mark share their thoughts on improving the employee experience during the product development stages. Mark is a Chief Executive Officer at TXI, a product innovation company that helps clients generate and develop new ideas to elevate their business. To Mark, the future of work highlights the employee experience because happy employees lead to higher customer satisfaction. Dedicated to bringing out the best in his team, Mark has created various company games that facilitate equitable group dynamics where each person has a voice. As a leader, he strives to find the best ways to foster an inclusive and autonomous work culture that allows his employees to grow. Linked to Mark's company and their innovations mentioned on the show: https://txidigital.com https://kermitcollective.com https://www.walkshop.io https://www.stickynote.game https://www.meetingsdoneright.co Stay Fresh! Visit us at https://hellolluna.com (https://hellolluna.com) Podcast music composed by Emily Gabriele: https://www.egmusicnyc.com/ (https://www.egmusicnyc.com/)

Jess Podgajny is the CEO of Lluna a company aimed at helping employees and employers get a handle on making work/life balance more attainable and easier to manage. Jess is on a mission to make the future of work more personalized and help employers retain their talent and help employees get the flexibility they need from their work. With more than two decades in the people management consulting space, both in-house and as an entrepreneur, Jess has seen how giving employees a say in work and their schedules is key to employee satisfaction and retention. Find Jess Online: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicapodgajny/ Website: https://hellolluna.com If you're enjoying Entrepreneur's Enigma, please give us a review on the podcast directory of your choice. We're on all of them and these reviews really help others find the show. Also, if you're getting value from the show and want to buy me a coffee, go to the show notes to get the link to get me a coffee to keep me awake, while I work on bringing you more great episodes to your ears. →  https://gmwd.us/buy-me-a-coffee Follow Seth Online: Seth Goldstein

On each episode of the FRESH Takes On The Future Of Work podcast, we draw on our values of freedom, resourcefulness, empathy, simplicity, and happiness. The pandemic acted as a catalyst for the Great Resignation, which some call the Great Reshuffle, as many have rearranged their jobs or moved locations to gain more freedom and flexibility from alternative work structures. This living reshuffle speaks to our FRESH value of freedom for workers and is fueled by a desire to streamline and simplify our lives. On today's episode of FRESH Takes On The Future Of Work, host Jess Podgajny speaks on this Great Reshuffle and how it represents a FRESH take on the future of work. Additionally, she is joined by Shelby Friedman, who decided with her family to join the movement, leave a metro area, and migrate out into the more rural areas of New York. Shelby shares some insights into how she manages her schedule and life as a mom of three young kids living outside of the city and working remotely, and her take on how it may work for her in the future. Stay Fresh! Visit us at https://hellolluna.com (https://hellolluna.com) Podcast music composed by Emily Gabriele: https://www.egmusicnyc.com/ (https://www.egmusicnyc.com/)

On today's episode of FRESH Takes On The Future Of Work, host Jess Podgajny is joined by Ron Storn, Chief People Officer at Booster. Jess and Ron share their thoughts on maintaining efficiency in company responses to climate change, exploring work post-pandemic, upskilling staff members, and how freedom and flexibility play into the future of work. Ron is the Chief People Officer at Booster. He has over 20 years of experience leading people teams at fortune 500 companies. He talks about his career path to HR and his responsibility in his current role to maintain a cohesive culture across diverse groups of staff members. Additionally, he explains his values as a leader and his advice for practicing successful people management. Stay Fresh! Visit us at https://hellolluna.com (https://hellolluna.com) Podcast music composed by Emily Gabriele: https://www.egmusicnyc.com/ (https://www.egmusicnyc.com/)

On today's episode of FRESH Takes On The Future Of Work, host Jess Podgajny is joined by Cynthia Patterson. Together Jess and Cynthia discuss the importance of empathy and openness to change and challenge within the future of work. Additionally, they share their opinions on how companies should rethink how they operate and take measures to combat burnout, set realistic output goals, and adopt a more employee-centric approach for the future of work.   With May being Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we are excited to have Cynthia join us to share her background as an Asian American and the work that she has been doing on the people side of business. Cynthia is a progressive people leader, working in industries including retail, health care, and software. She is also a member of the advisory board for Lluna, where she provides her keen insights and passion for people and technology. Stay Fresh! Visit us at https://hellolluna.com (https://hellolluna.com) Podcast music composed by Emily Gabriele: https://www.egmusicnyc.com/ (https://www.egmusicnyc.com/)

Empowering your team with flexibility and choice just got a whole lot easier. That's the promise of startup Philly-based Lluna, who offers flexibility and choice for employees ... whatever the hell that means. Can founder and CEO Jess Podgajny explain all that jibber-jabber and survive the Firing Squad? Gotta listen to find out.

Empowering your team with flexibility and choice just got a whole lot easier. That's the promise of startup Philly-based Lluna, who offers flexibility and choice for employees ... whatever the hell that means. Can founder and CEO Jess Podgajny explain all that jibber-jabber and survive the Firing Squad? Gotta listen to find out.

Empowering your team with flexibility and choice just got a whole lot easier. That's the promise of startup Philly-based Lluna, who offers flexibility and choice for employees ... whatever the hell that means. Can founder and CEO Jess Podgajny explain all that jibber-jabber and survive the Firing Squad? Gotta listen to find out.

On today's episode of FRESH Takes On The Future Of Work, host Jess Podgajny is joined by Emily Allen. Together Jess and Emily share their thoughts about the importance of authenticity and simplicity in the future of work. At LeagueSide, Emily leads the end-to-end People Operations priorities: talent acquisition, HR, employee growth and development, culture, and retention of the organization. Emily is a mother of three and has been assisting organizational teams with their HR processes for over 16 years. She has a proven passion for leading people, recruiting staff, and conducting human resource work. With her love of data and passion for helping others, she aims to improve organizations, workplace teams, and the experiences of the people within them. Stay Fresh! Visit us at https://hellolluna.com (https://hellolluna.com) Podcast music composed by Emily Gabriele: https://www.egmusicnyc.com/ (https://www.egmusicnyc.com/)

On today's episode of FRESH Takes On The Future Of Work, host Jess Podgajny is joined by Natalie Egan. Jess and Natalie share their thoughts on the balance that working mothers must create between their professional and maternal roles. Additionally, they discuss the need for empathy and equity in the workplace and how technology can provide support for workers with intersectional identities. Natalie is an entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience driving digital change and is the CEO and founder of Translator, a company working to scale empathy and equality through social learning technology. As an openly transgender mom of three, Natalie is familiar with the challenges and importance of balancing intersectional identities. Today she is on a mission with her company to support diversity and equity inclusion in the workplace. Stay Fresh! Visit us at https://hellolluna.com (https://hellolluna.com) Podcast music composed by Emily Gabriele: https://www.egmusicnyc.com/ (https://www.egmusicnyc.com/)

On today's episode of FRESH Takes On The Future Of Work, host Jess Podgajny discusses small businesses in honor of National Small Business Week in the US. Jess speaks on what defines small businesses, their greater impact on the economy, and their current status today during the time of the Great Resignation. The Great Resignation has been a period of reflection for workers within the United States following the COVID-19 pandemic. The country's workforce has seen changes as a result, which have directly affected small businesses significantly. Jess speaks on the subject and provides her thoughts on how small business leaders can manage their teams to support their missions and successfully navigate the future of work. Stay Fresh! Visit us at https://hellolluna.com (https://hellolluna.com) Podcast music composed by Emily Gabriele: https://www.egmusicnyc.com/ (https://www.egmusicnyc.com/)

Like it or not, employment has changed over the course of the pandemic. Employees have been given a taste of flexibility and they aren't eager to give it up. However, that shift in thinking toward the employee experience can be incredibly powerful for both employees and employers, if used correctly. On this episode of the Survive & Thrive podcast, host Jennifer Ayres is joined by special return guest Jess Podgajny. You might remember Jess from the first season but she's the founder and CEO of Lluna, a company dedicated to empowering teams through flexibility. Jennifer and Jess talk about the changing dynamics, how employers can use analytics to improve human resources, and why everyone should care about the employee experience. Improving The Employee ExperienceReintroducing Jess Podgajny (0:59) This isn't the first time Jess has been on the Survive & Thrive podcast but she shares a brief summary of her background and what she's been up to since her last appearance. How has the pandemic changed work? (7:45) The pandemic brought flexibility to the workplace. Jess shares how that newly-found flexibility has impacted organizations like Lluna and shifted the power dynamics between employees and employers. Collecting and using analytics (14:12) Various surveys found organizations either aren't utilizing analytics in human resources or aren't doing it well. Jess explains what Lluna is doing to help these types of organizations collect and use that data appropriately. Employee experience: What it is and why you should care (18:30) Jess explains what “employee experience” really means and what it looks like for both employers and employees. She also shares her beliefs on why it matters so much. Giving employees agency (23:03) Jess shares an example of how allowing employees to have a choice in a matter can make all the difference. Where leaders should focus (26:06) Jess shares what she believes leaders and organizations can focus on to be better prepared -- and to better prepare their employees -- for the future. Links mentioned:https://www.concinnityus.com/ (Concinnity - Website) https://www.inc.com/cameron-albert-deitch/linkedin-global-talent-trends-2020-people-analytics.html (Inc - 55% of HR leaders struggle with ‘people analytics') https://www.inc.com/peter-economy/linkedin-just-revealed-results-of-its-2020-global-talent-trends-report-there-are-some-big-surprises.html (Inc - Global talent trends report) https://technical.ly/startups/lluna-hr-tech-future-work/ (Technically - Lluna and the future of work) https://www.hellolluna.com/blog/employee-empowement (Lluna - 2022: The year for the employee empowerment and employer enlightenment)

On today's episode of FRESH Takes On The Future Of Work, host Jess Podgajny is joined by Liz Quarello. Jess and Liz discuss setting boundaries for work-life harmony, balancing flexible work schedules, and how leaders can prepare their teams for the future of work. As the Chief Culture and Operations Officer at Eli Lilly and Company,  Liz has plenty of experience with HR and operations leadership in fast-paced corporate settings. Liz is also a mom of two who believes in finding a balance between life and work and is passionate about culture in the workplace and creating a meaningful, positive, and fulfilling employee experience. Stay Fresh! Visit us at https://hellolluna.com (https://hellolluna.com) Podcast music composed by Emily Gabriele: https://www.egmusicnyc.com/ (https://www.egmusicnyc.com/)

On today's episode of FRESH Takes On The Future Of Work, host Jess Podgajny discusses the buzz around the idea of implementing a four-day workweek. Recently, about 38 companies have decided to pilot a four-day workweek, supported by the nonprofit organization “Four Week Global.” Jess explains this initiative and reflects on the history of the five-day workweek. Guest speaker Christine Kondra joins Jess to talk about the change to a four-day workweek for an establishment outside the corporate structure. Christine and her husband own a restaurant, where they maintain a four-day workweek for their staff. She discusses the adjustments and results involved with implementing this schedule. Stay Fresh! Visit us at https://hellolluna.com (https://hellolluna.com) Podcast music composed by Emily Gabriele: https://www.egmusicnyc.com/ (https://www.egmusicnyc.com/)

On today's episode of FRESH Takes On The Future Of Work, host Jess Podgajny is joined by members of the Lluna team to provide listeners with a recap of the HR Transform Conference that took place this month in Las Vegas, Nevada.  Guest speakers on this episode include professionals at https://hellolluna.com (hellolluna.com), Aaron Kamholtz, CTO, Andrew Sternthal, Head of Business Development, and Jodie Zhou, Data Engineer. Each speaker shares their insights and key takeaways from the human resources conference, which is an event that brings together people-leaders for sessions on Human First, Social Impact, Digital Future, and Workplace Transformation. Stay Fresh! Visit us at https://hellolluna.com (https://hellolluna.com) Podcast music composed by Emily Gabriele: https://www.egmusicnyc.com/ (https://www.egmusicnyc.com/)

On today's episode of FRESH Takes On The Future Of Work, host Jess Podgajny is joined by Jen Paxton. Jess and Jen share their thoughts about the importance of flexibility, proactivity, and empathy in cultivating a successful team culture that can prosper in the future of work. Jen is VP of people@smile.io,  the world's largest loyalty program provider.  She is no stranger to work leadership, as throughout her career she has excelled in building HR excellence inside startup organizations, leading workforce teams, and supporting individuals through the entirety of the employee lifecycle.   Stay Fresh! Visit us at https://hellolluna.com (https://hellolluna.com) Podcast music composed by Emily Gabriele: https://www.egmusicnyc.com/ (https://www.egmusicnyc.com/)

On today's episode of FRESH Takes On The Future Of Work, host Jess Podgajny looks back at the companies and individuals that our previous guests have admired and why.  Many guests have cited examples of companies and leaders who have inspired them and shown dedication to their people and missions. Jess highlights these companies' fresh takes and provides an insightful look at how their actions are beneficial for business and management in the future of work. Stay Fresh! Visit us at https://hellolluna.com (https://hellolluna.com) Podcast music composed by Emily Gabriele: https://www.egmusicnyc.com/ (https://www.egmusicnyc.com/)

On today's episode of FRESH Takes On The Future Of Work, host Jess Podgajny is joined by Lisa Walsh. Jess and Lisa talk about how data will influence the future of work, work/life balance, inclusion in both our work and our personal lives, and the power of communication. As a working mom of 2 with more than 20 years of HR experience, Lisa knows all about creating alignment between work and life. Lisa has been able to develop talent thanks to her particular insights, understanding of client needs, and her ability to solve unique challenges. Stay Fresh! Visit us at https://hellolluna.com (https://hellolluna.com) Podcast music composed by Emily Gabriele: https://www.egmusicnyc.com/ (https://www.egmusicnyc.com/)

Kristi DePaul joins host Jess Podgajny on today's episode of FRESH Takes On The Future Of Work. Jess and Kristi discuss what the future of work actually means, measuring success instead of productivity numbers, resourcefulness, burnout, and the companies doing it right. Kristi wears many hats, describing herself as an immigrant, company founder, mother, wife, language learner, and journalist. She's the founder and CEO of multiple companies, a long-time contributor for the Harvard Business Review, and so much more. That wealth of experience has given Kristi a unique insight into what makes organizations and leaders successful. Stay Fresh! Visit us at https://hellolluna.com (https://hellolluna.com) Podcast music composed by Emily Gabriele: https://www.egmusicnyc.com/ (https://www.egmusicnyc.com/)

Podcast hosted by Jess Podgajny, CEO of LLUNA. Welcome to FRESH Takes on the future of work where we focus on fresh perspectives, from business and HR leaders about the future of work. FRESH is an acronym: Freedom, Resourcefulness, Empathy, Simplicity and Happiness. These values are core to operating in the future of work and we tie back to these while exploring interesting stories and actionable ideas. Our guest today is Nicole Tremaglio. Nicole is a Pop Culture Expert and Branding Consultant who is a proponent of professional hybridity, work-life integration, and decompartmentalizing personal & professional identities. She challenges the status quo and fosters conversations that bring people together! She envisions the future of work to be a flexible one that can support your fully-expressed life. Find and follow Nicole at https://www.nicoletremaglio.com/ (https://www.nicoletremaglio.com/). Let's get FRESH. Guests answer the following questions: 1. How do you define the future of work? 2. Let's dream big for a moment, so assume you can snap your fingers and it's real, what's one thing you personally want to see change about work / life? 3. As for FRESH takes (freedom, resourcefulness, empathy, simplicity, happiness), which area do you see as most pressing right now, as we look at the future of work and the evolving employer / employee dynamic? 4. How do you think Managers, the people leading people, can best navigate the months ahead? 5. What's one company you admire for their FRESH take? Stay FRESH! Visit us at https://hellolluna.com/ (https://hellolluna.com/) Podcast music composed by Emily Gabriele: https://www.egmusicnyc.com/ (https://www.egmusicnyc.com/)

Podcast hosted by Jess Podgajny, CEO of LLUNA. Welcome to FRESH Takes on the future of work where we focus on fresh perspectives, from business and HR leaders about the future of work. FRESH is an acronym: Freedom, Resourcefulness, Empathy, Simplicity and Happiness. These values are core to operating in the future of work and we tie back to these while exploring interesting stories and actionable ideas. Our guest today is Dr. Chithra Durgam. Dr. Durgam is in private practice as a dentist. Through her branding and social media strategies for her dental office, she was featured in Gary Vaynerchuk's book Crushing It. She now leads a Conversation AI agency called Blue Check Skill, which creates voice skills for celebrities and large businesses. Chithra has been featured in Forbes, Thrive Global, and on the cover of Dental Entrepreneur Magazine. Let's get FRESH. Guests answer the following questions: 1. How do you define the future of work? 2. Let's dream big for a moment, so assume you can snap your fingers and it's real, what's one thing you personally want to see change about work / life? 3. As for FRESH takes (freedom, resourcefulness, empathy, simplicity, happiness), which area do you see as most pressing right now, as we look at the future of work and the evolving employer / employee dynamic? 4. How do you think Managers, the people leading people, can best navigate the months ahead? 5. What's one company you admire for their FRESH take? Stay FRESH! Visit us at https://hellolluna.com/ (https://hellolluna.com/) Podcast music composed by Emily Gabriele: https://www.egmusicnyc.com/ (https://www.egmusicnyc.com/)

Podcast hosted by Jess Podgajny, CEO of LLUNA. Welcome to FRESH Takes on the future of work where we focus on fresh perspectives, from business and HR leaders about the future of work. FRESH is an acronym: Freedom, Resourcefulness, Empathy, Simplicity and Happiness. These values are core to operating in the future of work and we tie back to these while exploring interesting stories and actionable ideas. In today's episode, we switch things up a bit and discuss gratitude in honor of the Thanksgiving holiday. Join us as we reflect on what we're thankful for, and stay tuned for lots of exciting guests in upcoming episodes. Visit us at https://hellolluna.com/ (https://hellolluna.com/) Podcast music composed by Emily Gabriele: https://www.egmusicnyc.com/ (https://www.egmusicnyc.com/)

Podcast hosted by Jess Podgajny, CEO of LLUNA. Welcome to FRESH Takes on the future of work where we focus on fresh perspectives, from business and HR leaders about the future of work. FRESH is an acronym: Freedom, Resourcefulness, Empathy, Simplicity and Happiness. These values are core to operating in the future of work and we tie back to these while exploring interesting stories and actionable ideas. Our guest today is Catherine Bird, Chief Administrative and Diversity Officer at Health Partners Plans (HPP). In her role, Cat is responsible for human resources, learning & development, and diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts across the company. Cat is also a certified life coach for female leaders, an avid runner, and mom to 2 girls with twins on the way. Cat is the type of leader you hope to work for, and aspire to be. Let's get FRESH. Guests answer the following questions: 1. How do you define the future of work? 2. Let's dream big for a moment, so assume you can snap your fingers and it's real, what's one thing you personally want to see change about work / life? 3. As for FRESH takes (freedom, resourcefulness, empathy, simplicity, happiness), which area do you see as most pressing right now, as we look at the future of work and the evolving employer / employee dynamic? 4. How do you think Managers, the people leading people, can best navigate the months ahead? 5. What's one company you admire for their FRESH take? Stay FRESH! Visit us at https://hellolluna.com/ (https://hellolluna.com/) Podcast music composed by Emily Gabriele: https://www.egmusicnyc.com/ (https://www.egmusicnyc.com/)

Podcast hosted by Jess Podgajny, CEO of LLUNA. Welcome to FRESH Takes on the future of work where we focus on fresh perspectives, from business and HR leaders about the future of work. FRESH is an acronym: Freedom, Resourcefulness, Empathy, Simplicity and Happiness. These values are core to operating in the future of work and we tie back to these while exploring interesting stories and actionable ideas. Today's guest is Kate Thota. Kate is a seasoned leader with experience in tech, consulting and healthcare, most recently as the Vice President of Commercial Innovation and Operations at Sobi, an international biopharmaceutical company focused on rare diseases. Kate is often recognized for her ability to build rapport quickly to both motivate and inspire teams through change. Kate is also mom, to two adorable girls who eventually will rule the world. Let's get FRESH. Guests answer the following questions: 1. How do you define the future of work? 2. Let's dream big for a moment, so assume you can snap your fingers and it's real, what's one thing you personally want to see change about work / life? 3. As for FRESH takes (freedom, resourcefulness, empathy, simplicity, happiness), which area do you see as most pressing right now, as we look at the future of work and the evolving employer / employee dynamic? 4. How do you think Managers, the people leading people, can best navigate the months ahead? 5. What's one company you admire for their FRESH take? Stay FRESH! Visit us at https://hellolluna.com/ (https://hellolluna.com/) Podcast music composed by Emily Gabriele: https://www.egmusicnyc.com/ (https://www.egmusicnyc.com/)

Podcast hosted by Jess Podgajny, CEO of LLUNA. Welcome to FRESH Takes on the future of work where we focus on fresh perspectives, from business and HR leaders about the future of work. FRESH is an acronym: Freedom, Resourcefulness, Empathy, Simplicity and Happiness. These values are core to operating in the future of work and we tie back to these while exploring interesting stories and actionable ideas. Today's guest is Danielle Farage. Danielle is a workplace futurist, community builder for future of work innovators, the Director of Growth & Marketing @Café, a recent Y-Combinator company, and a voice for Gen Z. She's currently authoring a book on values based job seeking. Let's get FRESH. Guests answer the following questions: 1. How do you define the future of work? 2. Let's dream big for a moment, so assume you can snap your fingers and it's real, what's one thing you personally want to see change about work / life? 3. As for FRESH takes (freedom, resourcefulness, empathy, simplicity, happiness), which area do you see as most pressing right now, as we look at the future of work and the evolving employer / employee dynamic? 4. How do you think Managers, the people leading people, can best navigate the months ahead? 5. What's one company you admire for their FRESH take? Stay FRESH, and visit us at hellolluna.com.

Podcast hosted by Jess Podgajny, CEO of LLUNA. Welcome to FRESH Takes on the future of work where we focus on fresh perspectives, from business and HR leaders about the future of work. FRESH is an acronym: Freedom, Resourcefulness, Empathy, Simplicity and Happiness. These values are core to operating in the future of work and we tie back to these while exploring interesting stories and actionable ideas. Today's guest is Mikal Harden. Mikal, along with her wife MA, are co-moms to twin boys (Jack and Finn), she is a professional connector, investor, and board member. For the past 11 years Mikal has led as co-founder of Juno Search Partners, a Philadelphia, PA based search and staffing firm. She is also a Partner at Juno Capital focused on investing in Philadelphia based organizations. Last but not least, in her spare time, there's a good chance you'll find Mikal perfecting her pickleball technique. Let's get FRESH. Guests answer the following questions: 1. How do you define the future of work? 2. Let's dream big for a moment, so assume you can snap your fingers and it's real, what's one thing you personally want to see change about work / life? 3. As for FRESH takes (freedom, resourcefulness, empathy, simplicity, happiness), which area do you see as most pressing right now, as we look at the future of work and the evolving employer / employee dynamic? 4. How do you think Managers, the people leading people, can best navigate the months ahead? 5. What's one company you admire for their FRESH take? Stay FRESH, and visit us at hellolluna.com.

Podcast hosted by Jess Podgajny, CEO of LLUNA. Welcome to FRESH Takes on the future of work where we focus on fresh perspectives, from business and HR leaders about the future of work. FRESH is an acronym: Freedom, Resourcefulness, Empathy, Simplicity and Happiness. These values are core to operating in the future of work and we tie back to these while exploring interesting stories and actionable ideas. Today's guest is Megan Witherspoon. She's mother of two humans, one dog, four chickens and lots of honeybees, an environmentalist and outdoor enthusiast. Megan is also the VP of Communications at Altria, where she leads all internal and external communications for the company. She's passionate about building culture, bringing humanity into business, work/life harmony, and pushing for positive change. Her knack for communications shines through in perspectives shared on LinkedIn...always thoughtful and sometimes viral, with a recent post earning over 100,000 likes and more than 2,200 comments! Let's get FRESH. Guests answer the following questions: 1. How do you define the future of work? 2. Let's dream big for a moment, so assume you can snap your fingers and it's real, what's one thing you personally want to see change about work / life? 3. As for FRESH takes (freedom, resourcefulness, empathy, simplicity, happiness), which area do you see as most pressing right now, as we look at the future of work and the evolving employer / employee dynamic? 4. How do you think Managers, the people leading people, can best navigate the months ahead? 5. What's one company you admire for their FRESH take? Stay FRESH and visit us at hellolluna.com.

Podcast hosted by Jess Podgajny, CEO of LLUNA. Welcome to FRESH Takes on the future of work where we focus on fresh perspectives, from business and HR leaders about the future of work. FRESH is an acronym: Freedom, Resourcefulness, Empathy, Simplicity and Happiness. These values are core to operating in the future of work and we tie back to these while exploring interesting stories and actionable ideas. Today's guest is Shirley Kavanagh. Shirley is the Global Head of Talent and Organisation Effectiveness for UDG Healthcare a global integrated healthcare service provider, offering a range of services to the Healthcare industry across 29 countries. She has had a portfolio career spanning financial services, retail and healthcare and has worked in both the private and public sector. Her passion is helping people be the best they can be. In her spare time, she is completing a PhD and recently, with colleagues from Trinity College Dublin, St Gallen University in Switzerland and Ivey Business School in Canada, she won the best paper award given by the Academy of Management for paper titled ‘In the Eye of the Storm: Turbulent times and the MBA' - in this paper Shirley and her co-authors, investigated the extent to which MBA programs provide content, develop skills, and nurture mindsets to prepare students to tackle today's global challenges. Let's get FRESH. Guests answer the following questions: 1. How do you define the future of work? 2. Let's dream big for a moment, so assume you can snap your fingers and it's real, what's one thing you personally want to see change about work / life? 3. As for FRESH takes (freedom, resourcefulness, empathy, simplicity, happiness), which area do you see as most pressing right now, as we look at the future of work and the evolving employer / employee dynamic? 4. How do you think Managers, the people leading people, can best navigate the months ahead? 5. What's one company you admire for their FRESH take? Stay FRESH and visit us at hellolluna.com.

Podcast hosted by Jess Podgajny, CEO of LLUNA. Welcome to FRESH Takes on the future of work where we focus on fresh perspectives, from business and HR leaders about the future of work. FRESH is an acronym: Freedom, Resourcefulness, Empathy, Simplicity and Happiness. These values are core to operating in the future of work and we tie back to these while exploring interesting stories and actionable ideas. Today's guest is Stela Lupushor. Chief Reframer at Reframe.Work. Stela is on a mission to humanize the workplace. She works with the Conference Board's Fortune 500 corporations-members on rethinking their workplace strategies; leads Reframe.Work Inc. and consults on how to create inclusive workplaces through the use of design thinking, technology and analytics; and leads amazing.community, a nonprofit expanding the work horizon for women 45+. Previously Stela transformed the workplaces at the intersection of technology, analytics and HR at Fidelity Investments, TIAA, IBM, Price Waterhouse and PwC Consulting and their clients. Let's get FRESH. Guests answer the following questions: 1. How do you define the future of work? 2. Let's dream big for a moment, so assume you can snap your fingers and it's real, what's one thing you personally want to see change about work / life? 3. As for FRESH takes (freedom, resourcefulness, empathy, simplicity, happiness), which area do you see as most pressing right now, as we look at the future of work and the evolving employer / employee dynamic? 4. How do you think Managers, the people leading people, can best navigate the months ahead? 5. What's one company you admire for their FRESH take? Stay FRESH and visit us at hellolluna.com.

Podcast hosted by Jess Podgajny, CEO of LLUNA. Welcome to FRESH Takes on the future of work where we focus on fresh perspectives, from business and HR leaders about the future of work. FRESH is an acronym: Freedom, Resourcefulness, Empathy, Simplicity and Happiness. These values are core to operating in the future of work and we tie back to these while exploring interesting stories and actionable ideas. Today's guest is our very own Aaron Kamholtz, co-founder and CTO of Lluna. Aaron has spent his career using data to reveal insights predominantly anchored in people analytics, to help businesses succeed better and faster. Let's get FRESH. Guests answer the following questions: 1. How do you define the future of work? 2. Let's dream big for a moment, so assume you can snap your fingers and it's real, what's one thing you personally want to see change about work / life? 3. As for FRESH takes (freedom, resourcefulness, empathy, simplicity, happiness), which area do you see as most pressing right now, as we look at the future of work and the evolving employer / employee dynamic? 4. How do you think Managers, the people leading people, can best navigate the months ahead? 5. What's one company you admire for their FRESH take? Stay FRESH!

James Hancock, Co-Founder at mwah., talks with Jess Podgajny, Co-Founder of LLUNA in the US, about work design, measuring belonging, and how to embrace change and difference in the workplace.

Jess Podgajny is the co-founder and CEO of LLUNA, a B2B technology platform that enables employers to offer personalized employment arrangements to employees. She has a passion for the human side of business. LLUNA was imagined as a result of almost two decades of career learnings paired with the realization that employment arrangements are ripe for disruption. Through LLUNA, Jess is challenging the status quo and encourages all businesses to reimagine the way they engage with employees.  Here are a few of the topics we'll discuss on this episode of Long Story Short:  Creating an inclusive personalized employment with Lluna Helping HR by creating less work through employee experiences Being unique to each person in the job offer negotiation process  The real cost to companies of replacing employees Personality in a name creates identity  Corporate culture adapting to the new way of life  Resources: The Morning BrewThe Founder's Journal Exit Interview “Think Again” by Adam Grant  Connect with Jess Podgajny: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicapodgajny/Company website: https://lluna.io/  Connecting with the hosts: Jeff Sirkin on LinkedInSophia Gordon on LinkedIn

Throughout the coronavirus pandemic, the flexibility of a work-at-home schedule has been a welcome change for many employees as they try to handle both home and work. It's also been a massive boon for employers, seeing their staff work more hours thanks to the increased flexibility. However, with companies opening back up, customized employment is in high demand and very much needed. Jess Podgajny joins Jennifer to talk about her new company LLUNA and how it's making it easier for businesses to implement and manage customized employment options. From work schedules, take-home pay, time off, and so much more; Jess believes providing more flexibility to employees improves diversity and inclusion, employee happiness, and ultimately impacts recruiting and employee retention. Act 1: LLUNA Introduction (1:47) Jennifer introduces Jess Podgajny, who explains her background. What LLUNA does (3:24) LLUNA is a human resource technology platform with enables employers to offer employees the ability to customize employment arrangements. Jess and Jennifer discuss the various aspects LLUNA focuses on and how that can help employees. How LLUNA was born (5:29) Jess explains how she came to the idea that eventually formed LLUNA. Act 2: Starting a business in a pandemic How the pandemic has impacted LLUNA (7:32) Starting LLUNA just before the country shut down, Jennifer and Jess talk about how the coronavirus pandemic has impacted LLUNA, potentially for the better. Employment awakening (8:57) Jess believes the pandemic has helped employers realize they don't have to have a rigid structure of working in an office building. Instead, she believes more companies are embracing their employees working from home.  Workplace boundaries (10:25) While employees are actually working more now than before, Jess believes there have to be clear boundaries placed on hours in order to stop burnout and disengagement. Flexible work hours (11:17) Flexible work hours have been a staple of the service industry while the corporate world has been stuck in a rigid 9-5 mindset. However, with everyone trying to deal with the ramifications of the pandemic, people have struggled to stick to that structure. As Jess notes, companies are beginning to embrace an asynchronous work calendar. Jennifer shares from her own personal experiences, seeing a more flexible calendar lead to more trust and ease in the workplace. Employee experience (13:19) Jennifer and Jess talk about how LLUNA allows people customize their “employee experience.” From working hours to benefits and everything in-between, that personalization is helping both employees and employers reap the benefits. Act 3: Boosting Inclusion and employee retention through customized employment What can customized employment do for a company? (16:47) While the idea of an improved employee experience sounds great for the employees, it makes sense that employers would be skeptical of the benefits. However, in her experience in human resources, Jess saw how rigid structures left employees, stressed, frustrated, and built resentment. Jess considers that providing personalized benefits to employees improves diversity and inclusion, as well as employee retention. Who is LLUNA ideal for (19:06) Though Jess truly thinks every company should be thinking about providing customized employment arrangements, LLUNA is starting in the technology and professional services organizations.  Is employee retention a real problem? (19:58) It's a hot buzzword right now but as Jess notes, employee retention is a $1 trillion-a-year problem. For businesses, that voluntary turnover means suddenly losing employees you've invested a ton of training in while having to attract new talent and get them up to speed, all while having to fill that production gap. How can LLUNA help you? (20:39) Jess thinks LLUNA's ability to help companies manage more flexible and personalized benefits can be a benefit for...

Jess Podgajny has spent her career in client service and management consulting, focused on the people side of projects. She is now the Founder and CEO of LLUNA a B2B platform that enables companies to design, manage, and analyze personalized employment arrangements. On this episode of the Product Launch podcast, Jess and Sean cover  The past, present, and future of LLuna  What Lluna offers their clients (that they can't get elsewhere) The growing demand for flexibility The Lluna prototype build strategy through the use of ‘no-code' tools The Lluna team's go-to-market (GTM) strategy Tight target market, build momentum and social proof to take to the bigger organizations Resources:  Tools - Bubble - https://bubble.io/ The Mom Test - http://momtestbook.com Connecting with Jess https://lluna.io/ - Reach out to Jess to talk about personalized employer arrangements  Connect with Jess over email Jess@lluna.io