Podcasts about organization where everyone loves

Dr. Jessica Kriegel talks with Aron Ain, former CEO of Kronos and UKG, to discuss his journey as a leader who has inspired countless individuals through his approach to trust, respect, and people-centric leadership. Aron shares insights on the evolution of his purpose, the importance of over-communicating, and how trust can be the magic glue in both personal and professional relationships. Tune in to learn about the impactful strategies Aron used to foster a culture where people love to work and his thoughts on the future of work in the age of AI. What Is Your Why: Aron Ain discusses how his purpose has evolved over the years, focusing on making a difference in his community, family, and friends. Leadership and Inspiration: Dr. Jessica Kriegel highlights Aron Ain's reputation as an inspiring CEO, referencing his book Work Inspired and his genuine approach to people-first leadership. Origins of Leadership: Aron shares his belief in treating people with respect and dignity, and how his leadership style developed from observing the impact of his actions. Trust as the Foundation: Aron elaborates on the significance of trust in leadership, how he starts relationships with trust, and the benefits of over-communicating. Strategies for a Positive Work Culture: Aron outlines practical strategies to create a great workplace, including open communication, walking the halls, and recognizing the privilege of managing people. Impactful Policies: The implementation and success of an open vacation policy at Kronos, demonstrating trust and flexibility in the workplace. Challenges and Successes in Mergers: Aron reflects on the merger between Kronos and Ultimate, the cultural differences, and lessons learned from integrating two great organizations during COVID-19. Future of Work and AI: Aron and Jessica discuss the evolving nature of work, the impact of AI, and the uncertainty surrounding future workforce dynamics. Personal Reflections and Legacy: Aron shares personal stories about his leadership journey, the importance of gratitude, and how he wants to be remembered not just as a CEO but as a great dad, husband, and friend. Aron Ain is the former CEO of Kronos and UKG, known for his people-centric leadership approach. Under his guidance, Kronos and Ultimate Software merged to form UKG, one of the most successful mergers in software history. Aron is also the author of Work Inspired: How to Build an Organization Where Everyone Loves to Work. LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/aronain Jessica Kriegel: Website: https://www.jessicakriegel.com/ LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicakriegel Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jess_kriegel/ Culture Partners: Website: https://culturepartners.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/culturepartners/

Listen now to How To Build An Organization Where Everyone Loves To Work on Dr. Charles Speaks. It is a Transformational Talk from the Redd Line. Enjoy the Podcast.

Listen now to How To Build An Organization Where Everyone Loves To Work on Dr. Charles Speaks. It is a Transformational Talk from the Redd Line. Enjoy the Podcast.

< 40:12 > TALKING POINTS What does the tagline “Our purpose is people” mean to your teams? How does it guide your decisions? UKG mantra is “Trust, Transparency, Relationships”. Where does that comes from? How does this mantra impact manager / employee relationships at UKG? “Team Avengers” and cross-functional comradery and support everyone has for each other. CEO, Aron Ain, wrote the book “Work Inspired: How to Build an Organization Where Everyone Loves to Work” referring to Kronos concepts like: • Courage to Lead • Management Effectiveness Index • MyTime Kronos was listed as a great place to work. One of five strategic pillars is “Listening to our teams”. Neil wrote a blog post about 2021 megatrends in HR: Trend #1 “People before profits: Businesses will adopt a greater purpose.” Trend #2 “Life-work synergy: Work and the workplace will be more centered around employees” lives.” Trend #3 “The rebirth of HR: HR will begin reinventing itself to lead these efforts.” ABOUT NEIL SOLOMON Neil is Vice President of Asia Pacific and Latin America for UKG. He developed, executed, and led both U.S. and International organisations to drive growth in the company. He spent the past 6 years focusing on growing markets in Asia Pacific and Latin America. Neil's global experience is instrumental in UKG operations across Australia, New Zealand, South East Asia, China, India, Mexico, and Latin America.   ABOUT CHARLIE DEWITT Charlie is Managing Director of UKG Australia, New Zealand, and South-East Asia, having been with UKG for almost 20 years. When Vice President of Business Development he drove strategy for the global enterprise to become a $1 billion software leader. Moving down under in 2018, Charles took up the role of Managing Director, ANZ/SEA as UKG seeks to expand its footprint.  ABOUT THE HOST, NINA SUNDAY, CSP A Certified Virtual Presenter, Nina Sunday presents virtually on 'Second Curve Thinking: Re-motivate Before They De-motivate'. Her book, ‘Workplace Wisdom for 9 to thrive; proven tactics and hacks to get ahead in today's workplace' is a selection of the C-Suite Book Club.  With a Bachelor of Arts and Diploma in Education, Nina is a Past Chapter President of Professional Speakers Australia and a CSP (Certified Speaking Professional). In the Manage Self, Lead Others podcast, Nina Sunday speaks with key experts from across the globe to share insights on self-leadership and leading others, highlighting emerging trends. For more information visit https://ninasunday.com or follow Nina Sunday on LinkedIn, Twitter or Instagram Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We are excited to connect you with Aron Ain, Aron Ain, CEO and Chairman of UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) and bestselling author of WorkInspired, who built a 3 billion-dollar company by embracing employee development and engagement as a growth strategy. This will be an invaluable opportunity to learn how to build an organization where everyone loves to work! Imagine a company where employees feel not just “satisfied” but truly cared for, respected, and energized, where everybody loves to work. Think of the impact this would have on recruitment, retention, customer satisfaction, innovation, and overall performance. As a leading global provider of workforce management and human capital management cloud solutions, Ain believes that anything is possible when people are inspired. In a dynamic conversation moderated by IVY CEO and YPO Metro NY Chapter Chair Beri Meric, we will discover UKG's highly admired WorkInspired culture, and the surprisingly simple rules to follow to replicate that success. Ain's inspiring guide reveals the best practices that have earned UKG distinctions on coveted lists, such as Glassdoor's 100 Best Places to Work and Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For. This will be an amazing opportunity to learn how to build a winning culture and we hope you will join us!

Listen now to How To Build An Organization Where Everyone Loves To Work on Dr. Charles Speaks. It is a Transformational Talk from the Redd Line. Enjoy the Podcast.

Listen now to How To Build An Organization Where Everyone Loves To Work on Dr. Charles Speaks. It is a Transformational Talk from the Redd Line. Enjoy the Podcast.

Aron Ain is the chief executive officer of Kronos and author of WorkInspired: How to Build an Organization Where Everyone Loves to Work.  His book chronicles the Kronos employee engagement journey and imparts lessons Ain has learned for senior leaders, HR professionals, and people managers to turn employee engagement into a strategic weapon. Ain joined Kronos in 1979 and has played a role in nearly every functional department at the company, helping to build what is today a $1.3 billion global enterprise software powerhouse. Under Ain’s leadership, Kronos has achieved tremendous global growth, with operations and market leadership throughout Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia Pacific, and Latin America. Show Notes What Kronos was like when Aron started there in 1979. How Aron was influenced as a manager and what they did to help him become a better manager and leader. What Aron and his team did to create a more engaged culture. What “My Time” is and how it was implemented at Kronos. How a Manager Effectiveness Index is applied at Kronos. How Kronos handles lower performing, less engaged employee. The relationship between happy employees and business success. What Aron sees as missing or lacking in workplaces today in terms of management and leadership and creating a place people really love to work.

Aron Ain is Chairman and CEO of Kronos, named by Fortune and Great Place to Work as one of the 20 best places to work in technology for the second year in a row, and author of Work Inspired: How to Build an Organization Where Everyone Loves to Work. Since becoming CEO in 2005, Aron and his team have focused on employee engagement as a growth strategy and have seen worldwide employee engagement scores go up dramatically and revenue nearly triple. With more than 35,000 organizations using Kronos solutions in 100+ countries, Kronos is a leading global provider of workforce management and human capital management cloud solutions.Aron was the inaugural recipient of the “Ray Stata Leadership and Innovation Award” from the Massachusetts High Technology Council, and was recognized as “CEO of the Year” by the Massachusetts Technology Leadership Council, and as “Entrepreneur of the Year” by Ernst & Young. He has been profiled by The New York Times about “The Incalculable Value of a Good Boss” and was featured in Harvard Business Review and the HBR IdeaCast.In this episode Stew and Aron talk about Kronos’ vacation policy; what works, why it works, and what obstacles need to be overcome to implement a new policy effectively. They discuss the importance, and the ripple effects, of trusting employees and how trust frees up time to take care of the things that are most important -- both at work and outside of work. Aron talks about how doing right by his employees creates a kind, thoughtful, and supportive environment that has the benefit of engendering loyalty, engagement, and productive employees. It helps Kronos compete effectively in the labor market and gives the company an advantage in developing strong relationships with vendors and customers, too. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Aron Ain is the chief executive officer of Kronos and author of WorkInspired: How to Build an Organization Where Everyone Loves to Work.   His book chronicles the Kronos employee engagement journey and imparts lessons Ain has learned for senior leaders, HR professionals, and people managers to turn employee engagement into a strategic weapon. Aron joined us on Outperform to discuss: What having an engaged workforce means and how that plays out day-to-day throughout Kronos. What “My Time” is and how it was implemented at Kronos. How to expand a happy and engaged work culture as you grow globally. What Aron sees as missing or lacking in workplaces today in terms of management and leadership and creating a place people really love to work. A management/leadership mistake Aron’s made that he’s learned the most from.  

HR Happy Hour 345 - WorkInspired: How Leaders Can Build Great Organizations Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish McFarlane Guest: Aron Ain, CEO, Kronos Sponsored by Virgin Pulse - www.virginpulse.com This week on the HR Happy Hour Show, Steve and Trish welcomed Aron Ain, CEO of Kronos, and author of WorkInspired: How to Build an Organization Where Everyone Loves to Work, On the show, Aron shared the remarkable story of Kronos, one of the largest and most successful Human Capital Management technology providers of the last twenty years, and a consistent recipient of 'Best/Great/Amazing' Places to Work awards around the world. Aron talked about the journey at Kronos, what it takes to move from just a 'good' place to work, to one that has been recognized globally as one of the best places in technology for employees. We discussed the commitment of leadership, the importance of openness and transparency, and the many of the lessons Aron has learned along the way as he has helped lead Kronos through many interesting and not always easy transitions. This was an interesting and enlightening look at how one successful CEO has helped develop and grow a successful organization, one where employees truly 'love to come to work'. Thanks Aron for joining us! Subscribe to the HR Happy Hour Show on Apple Podcasts, Stitcher Radio, Google Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts - just search for 'HR Happy Hour.'