Podcasts about worktrends

In this episode of #WorkTrends, we explore how people analytics is transforming the world of HR and talent management. From turning workforce data into strategic insights to leveraging AI agents for smarter decisions, we'll unpack how leaders can use analytics to boost engagement, retention, and performance. Join us to explore how this new generation of people-focused intelligence is reshaping the future of work.

In this episode of #WorkTrends, we explore how AI is transforming the hiring landscape. We'll discuss findings from The Alignment Advantage report and examine how recruiters and candidates are using AI. The conversation covers transparency, trust, ethical concerns, and how hiring managers and candidates are interacting in new ways. Join us to learn actionable strategies for aligning technology with fairness and a positive candidate experience. It's a timely discussion about building confidence, clarity, and connection in the AI-driven future of work.

In this episode of #WorkTrends, we're talking about how to steer clear of compliance pitfalls in today's remote world. From the basics every leader should know, to what to avoid, how to communicate clearly, and how to keep a close eye on employee wellbeing — this one's loaded with real-world tips any manager can put to use right away.

In this episode of #WorkTrends, we explore global employment trends based on research conducted by Global Partners. We discuss findings from the World at Work Report, which offers critical insights into today's macroeconomic landscape, the state of global hiring, and AI's impact on the future of work. This is a must-listen episode for anyone who is involved in talent management in any capacity. 

In this episode of #WorkTrends, we explore how AI is reshaping the way we engage with both prospective and current employees. As we all work to make sense of AI's growing role in our lives and workplaces, this discussion offers thoughtful insights into reimagining talent acquisition, development, and retention. Buckle up—this one's packed with fresh thinking and real-world perspective.

In this episode of #WorkTrends, join us as we discuss how hiring, screening, and monitoring online behavior are changing in today's world of work. As digital natives make up a growing portion of the workforce, employers must adopt savvy processes to ensure safety, uphold culture, and align online activity with organizational standards. Do you know what you need to know? Do you have the right tech to effectively keep employees safe? Tune in for this very insightful conversation!

In this episode of #WorkTrends, join us as we discuss how a new-to-market platform provides a new and engaging way to bring teams together through competition. With a focus on connection, belonging, and FUN, anyone who wants to strengthen their teams' relationships will enjoy this lively conversation. 

In this episode of #WorkTrends, join us as we discuss how AI is shaping HR functions throughout the industry. We understand your curiosity, and we want to help answer your questions! We will explore the next chapter of AI integration and how it's addressing challenges and offering solutions that will undoubtedly change the landscape. No matter your HR role, this is a must-listen interview! 

This is an encore podcast presentation previously aired on October 22nd, 2022. Creating a safe, inclusive workplace where employees can thrive is a top priority for every employer. That's one reason social media background checks have gained momentum—but many organizations are still unsure how to approach them transparently and effectively. In this episode of the #WorkTrends podcast, I speak with Ben Mones, Founder and CEO of Fama.io, to unpack the role these checks play in protecting workforce wellbeing and brand reputation. Ben brings a wealth of expertise on how AI-powered screening can help organizations detect early warning signs of toxic behavior—before it impacts culture.

This is an encore podcast presentation previously aired on September 8th, 2023. Have you ever had the privilege of working with a truly great manager? If so, you probably remember how rewarding that experience was. And it's no coincidence—research shows just how profoundly managers shape our work lives. Consider these findings: Gallup reveals that managers are the single biggest influence on employee engagement and performance, accounting for 70% of the variance in team engagement. A Stanford study shows productivity can increase by up to 50% when employees transition from an average manager to an exceptional one. Better bosses also lead to higher retention rates. Yet, exceptional managers remain all too rare. But that's something we can change. It starts with understanding what makes a manager someone people are eager to follow. In today's episode of #WorkTrends, we're diving into this topic with a management development expert to uncover the secrets to becoming the kind of leader every team deserves.

This is an encore podcast presentation previously aired on November 23rd, 2023. Workplace trust is the foundation of a thriving company culture, yet it often requires intentional focus to maintain and strengthen. Studies highlight its importance: Deloitte reports that trusted employees are 260% more motivated and 50% less likely to leave, while Gallup notes only 21% of U.S. employees strongly trust their leaders. With stakes higher than ever, leaders must actively nurture trust to boost satisfaction, engagement, and productivity. Join us on today's #WorkTrends podcast to explore actionable ways to build and sustain trust in uncertain times.

This is an encore podcast presentation previously aired on November 17th, 2023. Leaders, let me ask you two essential questions: 1) Is your organization truly fostering a positive employee experience? 2) Would your employees agree with that assessment? It's understandable if you're unsure. Many organizations are grappling with a significant disconnect between leadership perceptions and the realities employees face. Consider these insights: While 74% of executives surveyed by Gartner want employees to feel free to express themselves, only 56% of employees feel comfortable doing so. Similarly, 75% of leaders claim they consider employees' perspectives in decision-making, yet only 47% of employees agree. This disparity is even starker among frontline workers, with half feeling expendable, only 30% feeling valued, and just 36% describing their work as a positive experience (O.C. Tanner). Bridging this divide is no small feat, especially as modern work culture continues to evolve. With shifting priorities and expectations, defining a positive employee experience has never been more challenging — or more crucial. Communication, recognition, and reinforcement are critical components, but they must be underpinned by a strong cultural commitment. Notably, 94% of executives and 88% of employees agree that a distinct culture centered on engagement and motivation is key to workforce and business success. So, how can leaders build and sustain a culture that truly elevates the employee experience? Join me as I unpack this question with an expert innovator on today's #WorkTrends podcast!

This episode examines the evolving landscape of work and the key trends shaping its future. Technological advancements, such as AI and remote work technology, are highlighted alongside changes in workplace culture, including a focus on diversity and flexible work arrangements. The discussion includes essential skills for future success, like adaptability and emotional intelligence, and addresses potential challenges, such as managing a multigenerational workforce. Listeners are encouraged to stay informed and prepared for these ongoing changes. Tune in to learn more.   Check outStress-Free With Dr G on YouTubehttps://youtube.com/channel/UCxHq0osRest0BqQQRXfdjiQ The Stress Solution: Your Blueprint For Stress Management Masteryhttps://a.co/d/07xAdo7l 

This is an encore podcast presentation previously aired on November 11th, 2022. Numerous HR tools now leverage AI, subtly altering our work processes and decision-making in talent management. This prompts questions about AI's expectations and whether such innovation aligns with our goals. Specifically, what part should AI have in skills-based talent acquisition and workforce mobility? These are crucial considerations for employers amidst the current talent scarcity. Join me as I explore ethical AI in HR tech on this #WorkTrends podcast episode.

Dentsu Creative, one of the world's largest global creative agencies, is a part of the Microsoft Copilot Early Access Program. Global Head of Technology James Thomas shares how integrating Copilot is transforming workflows and enhancing creativity for his teams. Thomas is the latest guest on Microsoft's WorkLab podcast, where host Molly Wood explores the data and insights about the work trends you need to know today—from how to use AI effectively to what it takes to thrive in our new world of work.  WorkLab  Dentsu Creative

Does your team struggle with not having a clear definition of what their individual roles are? Maybe you see this as a potential problem and want to create a supportive environment that encourages excellence before things get too messy. In this episode, Tiffany E. Slater, Ph.D., SHRM-SCP, shares strategies for defining roles, setting clear expectations, and aligning individual goals with organizational objectives. If you are ready to dive into the world of HR, this episode is for you!   Dr. Tiffany E. Slater is the CEO and Senior Human Resources Consultant for HR TailorMade - THE human resource (HR) solution for small businesses. HR TailorMade partners with small businesses to provide seamless HR support for their team. Dr. Tiffany has been an HR professional for over 25 years, with experience in all aspects of human resources. She also has experience in various sectors, including union and non-union, PK-12 public education, property management, manufacturing, and casino industries, to name a few. She earned a Ph.D. in Organization Development and a Master's in Human Resources Management. She is an SHRM-Senior Certified Professional, Certified John Maxwell coach, trainer and speaker, Myers Briggs facilitator, and True Colors trainer. She is a continual learner and always willing to share that knowledge with others. Dr. Tiffany has been a highlighted expert on the podcast “Leadership Live at 8:05: Talking Small Business” and “WorkTrends,” featured by HUAMI magazine and Shoutout Colorado Magazine, and was a featured business on “Good Morning Saint Louis.” Most recently, she spoke at the Black Innovation Alliance Sustainability Summit about Managing High Performing Teams. Dr. Tiffany has presented at the Goal Digger Annual Retreat hosted by Sistahbiz Global Network. She has also contributed to a WorkLife article, Why Bosses Can Be Too Nice, and Why it's Bad for Business. In March 2022, Dr. Tiffany was celebrated as a Stellar Woman Business Leader by the Missouri Minority Business Development Agency. Topics Covered: Defining role clarity and its importance in organizations Dr. Tiffany E. Slater shares how to integrate performance feedback into your organization How to make performance feedback a part of culture Recognizing and handling underperforming employees Documenting and Summarizing Performance Feedback The use of touch-base meetings and forms to facilitate regular feedback How will you implement these strategies for a more productive and supportive work environment? If you enjoyed this episode, I would love to hear how Dr. Tiffany's guidance will help you lead behind the scene!    Mentioned Resources Monday   Connect with Tiffany E. Slater, Ph.D., SHRM-SCP Website Instagram LinkedIn HR Tailor Made LinkedIn   Connect with Gwendolyn Website Facebook LinkedIn Instagram   Thanks for joining me on this episode of Leading Behind the Scene! If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review on Apple or Spotify to help me reach even more entrepreneurs ready to make their moves.

The world has been changing fast with the pandemic, rise of social issues, and increased uncertainty. And with it the workplace has also been changing at a much faster pace. In order to thrive in this new workplace of the future, it is important to understand how these changes and trends are going affect your workplace relationships and what you can do about it. This episode is the first of a series of 3 where we'll explore the top workplace trends and what you need to do to prepare to be surfing on these trends, not drowning. In this episode, you'll discover the secrets to thrive with these 3 workplace trends: Remote and hybrid work Virtual meetings More work flexibility (both location and time)

Everything we thought we knew about work—where we do it, when we do it, how we do it—has been turned on its head. Where is it all going, and is there a map to get us there? WorkLab is a new podcast from Microsoft that taps into data and research to guide you on the road ahead. Leaders and scientists share the company's findings, and we'll hear stories about how people and organizations are being transformed at this radical moment. Join host Elise Hu as we tap into even more data and research to guide you on the road ahead. The first season we'll be focusing on hybrid work, and how we can ensure that workplaces aren't defined by where you gather, but by how you feel included. The show launches on September 8. Follow the show at microsoft.com/worklab.

Everything we thought we knew about work—where we do it, when we do it, how we do it—has been turned on its head. Where is it all going, and is there a map to get us there? WorkLab is a new podcast from Microsoft that taps into data and research to guide you on the road ahead. Leaders and scientists share the company's findings, and we'll hear stories about how people and organizations are being transformed at this radical moment. Join us as we explore the science of work and ingenuity. The first season we'll be focusing on hybrid work, and how we can ensure that workplaces aren't defined by where you gather, but by how you feel included. The show launches on September 8. Follow the show at microsoft.com/worklab.

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Today I’m welcoming Chris Wakely, Executive Vice President, Global Sales, Benify, to #WorkTrends to talk about benefits in general. We mean everything besides compensation — the perks, culture, health plans and other offerings that the employer offers. The best way to deliver them all is via a digital platform that meets the needs of employees today.

Working with virtual assistants can be a great benefit to organizations of all sizes and industries, and especially useful for start-up companies and small businesses looking to grow. Using virtual assistants can take many burdens off of a business owner and can do it in an economical way. Often, business owners will take on the tasks and duties associated with all aspects of their business leaving them to become overwhelmed and over burdened, which can lead to burnout and the potential demise of their business. Hiring virtual assistants of varying specialties can help streamline the processes and procedures established for a business and provide the expertise a business may be missing.    In this episode of #WorkTrends, entrepreneur Nathan Hirsch, the co-founder of OutsourceSchool, describes the myriad benefits of hiring virtual assistants. He explains how to properly hire, onboard, train and manage virtual assistants to get the most from the skills they bring to an organization. He, also, shares advice on when the best times are to hire virtual assistants with specific skill sets during various business growth milestones.

HR is navigating endless changes right now, including how to best advise and equip employees with the savings and financial planning they need. What’s different: we’re not face to face. The tools and information need to be online — and in a platform that makes sense, offers simple and clear navigating, and presents the best savings opportunities there are. Employees are under enough pressure as it is. And they need a way to better support the financial stresses they’re under. And with the world changing so quickly, we need a platform that can leverage the power and the scope of automation. And while we’re at it, let’s make it trustworthy, reliable, scaleable, and easy for both employers and employees to use.    Today I’m sitting down with Augie Smith, Founder of Otherhood, to talk about how his company partners with employers to help their employees with a pressing challenge today: saving as much pre-tax income as they can for what matters: healthcare, education, and retirement. We’ll be looking at the role of automation and AI in this innovative platform, and talking about why employee self-service is so important when it comes to benefit management.

The pandemic has thrown a curve ball to many people in the workplace. What was once normal is now the old way of doing things. The new normal came quickly and it didn’t give people a chance to catch up. Many employees were faced with working from home or someplace else that is not optimal for many reasons. Some find the noise distracting, the workspace inadequate, the routine disruptive or the technology lacking in ways that is causing people to fall behind in their work.  In this episode of #WorkTrends, I’m spending time with two veterans of remote working, Maria Orozova and Scott Thomas. They own and manage a creative services agency and do this successfully as a married couple. Many of the struggles employees and businesses are facing now are challenges they overcame in their many years of learning how to divide child care, finding ways to create “alone” time, delineating between work and home hours and using good tactics for interactions that don’t create communication fatigue.

Before COVID-19 one of the most popular ongoing discussions at #WorkTrends was about the gig economy — which was already breaking open the traditional 9-5 model of working and shifting the perspective from payroll to project. Coworking, freelancing, independent contractors — we were looking at generational preferences and realizing that it was highly likely that we would not be bringing talent into the workforce the same way we had before.    Then came the pandemic, and suddenly we shifted to remote working and flexible schedules out of necessity — which as more than one colleague of mine has said is, after all, the mother of invention. And with that shift came the realization that we really can break out of the 9-5 mold, undo our adherence to staying in cities in order to be near our workplace, and detach from the need to stay on salary for being independently affiliated. There are, of course, tangible matters to address, including how we best source and hire freelancers with the chops and skills we really need. But here’s another revelation: HR is a great opportunity for hiring freelancers – and being a freelancer. Freelancers with HR talent are on the rise and for a number of reasons, we’re going to see more organizations turning to freelancers — and finding that both strategically and practically, it’s a win.   Today I’m welcoming Chris Russell, Founder, HR Lancers, and Jim Stroud, VP marketing, Proactive Talent, to talk about the enormous shift we’re seeing in how people work and how organizations hire — from salaried to gig. And that includes HR as well, which may surprise some of you. But with millennials leaving major metropolitan areas and remote working becoming the norm, freelancing is becoming a viable way to build a great HR team. We’ll talk about effective strategies for hiring the best and the brightest freelancers for HR, from best practices to best resources.

The Supreme Court recently handed down a landmark Federal civil rights law that protects gay, lesbian and transgender workers from workplace discrimination based on sex, including gender identity and sexual orientation. The ruling extends protections to millions of workers nationwide, and it’s an incredible victory for inclusiveness and diversity. But on a day to day level, we have a lot of work to do. Even in workplaces that consider themselves inclusive, coexistence can be harrowing for those whose identity doesn’t conform to gender stereotypes.    In many ways and on many levels, we so often don’t know what our fellow coworkers are going through. We don’t see their struggles — and in some cases, that ignorance can make it worse. Since bias, diversity and inclusiveness are very much front and center for so many conversations about work, and they should be, I wanted to make sure we looked at how it is for LGBTQ employees. That’s a segment of diversity and inclusion we don’t focus on enough. So we’re going to head from an expert on the issue who’s developed a very effective methodology for increasing empathy and self-awareness. It’s a tool for reducing unconscious bias, microaggressions, and other challenges that LGBTQ employees face all too often, and creating a sense of camaraderie, collaboration and support that truly includes everyone.    Today I’m welcoming Elena Joy Thurston to #WorkTrends. Elena is an inspirational speaker and founder of the PRIDE and Joy Foundation, and she has an incredible life story. She’s here to talk about the connection between growing our self-awareness and making our work cultures truly inclusive.

Leading through a crisis used to be part of the conversation but now, in these times, it is the conversation. We’re in a health crisis, an economic crisis, and also a social crisis — and all are having a heavy impact on our workforces. And these strategies apply to any crisis — hopefully they won’t be as mammoth as what we’re facing as of late.    The good news is that if leaders take the right approach they can help steer the company and their people through the maze of uncertainty, fear, and anxiety and be in far better shape when they come out on the other side of the crisis. That means being as transparent as you can be, communicating clearly and frequently, and being careful about the speed and velocity of any decision, or pivot. Leaders have had to oversee a dramatic shift to remote work in so many industries — and in others, they have had to find ways to help make their workforce safe. But these are all the factors of trust — and trust is the glue that’s going to hold your organization together, no matter the nature of your business, or the size of your workforce.   Today I’m talking to Doug Butler, the CEO of Reward Gateway, on #WorkTrends. We’re going to be looking at how leaders bring their organizations through a crisis — and how to make the best decisions and changes to sustain yourself over the near term and the long term. Reward Gateway is an organization that has adaptability built right into its DNA, and it’s a great example of the kind of flexibility and forward thinking we all want to have in our own organizations. But the ability to survive a crisis has as much to do with each and every person in the organization, and with the leader’s capacity for empathy, ability to converse their energy, and to look forward with clarity.

What’s happening today has thrown lives and work into turmoil, but we’ve never adapted more quickly. What’s enabling some businesses to pivot in record time is being grounded in the technology needed to keep the workflow going, and the people who possess the digital skills to make it happen.    Digital skills were in high demand before Covid-19, part of the digital transformation some call Work 4.0, and that demand is increasing. As businesses scale, adjust, strategize, and aim for the future, their survival depends on workforce that’s skilled in digital skills — including analytics, data-driven decision making, and new and emerging technologies such as artificial intelligence and machine learning.    How do you create that workforce, as a startup, an SMB, as a Fortune 500? By understanding the nature of your business, assessing what you need to function, and identifying the gaps. And there are effective strategies to assess the digital skills of prospective hires today that accommodate a changed hiring landscape.    On this episode of #WorkTrends, sponsored by SAS, our guest is Sean O’Brien, Senior Vice President, Education at SAS. We’re discussing how to create a digitally skilled workforce, including assessing the skills gaps you may not even realize you have in your company. Sean will talk about the new realities and challenges organizations face as far as hiring talent, and how to better develop the talent you already have.

On a granular level, work cultures are made of relationships, and relationships are made of interactions. Every interaction we make has the opportunity to benefit our relationships or potentially cause damage. In work, where relationships are the backbone of collaboration, productivity, engagement and teamwork, interactions are important to get right.    But it’s not always that easy, or that simple. Even before the pandemic triggered a lockdown and work from home, we weren’t always succeeding. Now that we’re working remotely with increased distraction and less direct contact, or on the front lines as essential workers under tremendous pressures, the dynamics have gotten even more complicated. Zoom fatigue and incivility are just two factors undermining our working relationships, whether we’re aware of them or not. Today, Robin Rosenberg, CEO and Founder of Live in Their World, as well as an executive coach and clinical psychologist, joins #WorkTrends to talk about the best practices for improving our work interactions and our empathy for each other, and learning how to repair the damage before it adds up to an impasse. Robin’s organization, Live in Their World, uses VR technology to teach us not just how to walk in each other’s shoes, but “in their feet,” to truly experience their perspective and build bridges rather than walls.

What is wellness? The definition has been thrust into high contrast by COVID-19 and our changing work landscape. Working remotely or not, employers tending to employee well-being are finding themselves at the cutting edge of employee experience when their wellness offerings fit the needs and lives of their people.    At #WorkTrends we’re looking at some of the companies who are focusing on wellness as a key differentiator -- in terms of employee performance and experience, and also customer experience. And we’re looking at how the pressures and challenges today are helping to catalyze a new definition of what wellness means. It’s not a matter of offering isolated benefits or perks anymore — it can’t be. As companies shift to flexible and remote working out of necessity, they’re finding the need to provide a through-and-through culture that embodies their values — and wellness is an enormous component.  Today I’m bringing Arthur Matuszewski, VP of Talent, Better.Com to #WorkTrends to talk about how he and his company are innovating a wellness culture that employees thrive on. It has demonstrable benefits in terms of customer success, and some of its most popular elements may surprise some in this audience.

The COVID-19 pandemic has triggered intense economic and social disruption and it’s far from over. And our work landscape has changed and will continue to evolve. For businesses, steering through COVID-19 and navigating this new work landscape requires savvy and careful strategizing. More than ever, HR is playing a critical role. And you need the best information you can right now — from managing a newly remote workforce, facilitating furloughs and layoffs, and helping the business leverage provisions of the CARES Act, understanding and tapping into the Paycheck Protection Program.    This is a new normal that can seem like anything but normal, and among many HR practitioners, there’s a very real need for guidance and support. One very effective strategy is HR outsourcing. But it’s not about giving up control. It’s about the value it can bring to the business.  Today I’m bringing Tom Hammond, VP, Corporate Strategy and Product Management at Paychex, to #WorkTrends for this sponsored podcast on the why and the how of outsourcing HR. We’re going to talk about the best strategies for surviving these tough times, and supporting our businesses and our employees through it. In light of COVID-19, we’ll be looking at a range of outsourcing models — such as professional employer organizations (PEOs) and administrative services organizations (ASOs). We want to help our listeners understand how these solutions can support them right now — when we really need them.

The world of work is in the midst of a reckoning. From finance to retail to hospitals to energy to technology, there’s not one sector that has not felt an impact of the COVID-19 pandemic of its toll on the economy . But we’re evolving, and quickly. Weeks in, many organizations are past that sudden pivot to remote teams and are now stepping back from doing triage to think about what’s truly important for supporting our people. That includes technology, security, and knowledge — as in learning the skills, approached, and technologies we need to know to function. Laying the framework for a successful shift to what happens now, and in the future, depends on expanding on the lessons we’re learning right now.    Today I’m talking to Michelle Boockoff-Bajdek, Chief Marketing Officer at Skillsoft, to #WorkTrends for this sponsored podcast on the key to remote workplaces that allow your people to excel, thrive and grow. We’re going to talk about the challenges for leaders and managers to engage and support their remote teams, why knowledge is so important right now to all of us.

On today’s #WorkTrends podcast we’re talking about the skills our workforce will need for the future — and why we need them now. The skills we’re going to need to achieve in the workplace of the future have everything to do with attributes, behaviors, habits and mindset that support collaboration, creativity and innovation, and empathy. And the new workforce is trending to high-performing, sometimes cross-functional teams, with less hierarchy and more independence. To thrive in this context, we need to harness our incredible potential as humans — and be able to use our skills to excel. This is going to matter increasingly, as we face the hybrid workplace of the near future. Today’s guest, Angela Maiers, is here to get us mapping to the skills of the future. Angela is an edupreneur, a futurist, an author, an innovator, and the founder of Choose2Matter, a global nonprofit.

Today’s #WorkTrends podcast is about partnering Marketing and HR for phenomenal talent strategies. It’s a powerful alchemy that happens when Marketing and HR teams align to attract, engage and retain talent. We’ve all seen an expansion in scope and role of both the Chief Culture and Talent Officer: both roles are increasingly held accountable for strategic business growth — but we haven’t always had a great roadmap for joining them together. Well, Now’s the time. Unemployment at an all-time low, and candidate as well as employee expectations mean you’ve got to be really smart about how to attract and retain people. It’s never been more important for marketing and HR teams to combine forces.      Today’s guests, Diane Adams, Sprinklr Chief Culture and Talent Officer and Grad Conn, Sprinklr Chief Experience & Marketing Officer, are here to lay it all out for us — and talk about the approaches they’ve used at Sprinklr to bring in, inspire, and to be honest, keep top talent. They’re passionate about the crossover of marketing and HR to create an amazing workplace culture — and about how marketing techniques that keep engaging customers can be utilized so effectively when it comes to talent.

Welcome to Have a Seat...Conversations with Women in the Workplace podcast!Today's show is another minicast based on an article I read recently in the Atlassian regarding their take on the Top 10 Emerging Worktrends for 2020. I found this article to be incredibly insightful and couldn't wait to create a short show on the topic.Link to the article: https://www.atlassian.com/blog/teamwork/workplace-trends Thanks for listening!Show website: https://www.haveaseatconversations.com/Contact me: haveaseatconversations@gmail.comLogo photo credit: https://burst.shopify.com/@sarahpflugphoto

Today’s #WorkTrends podcast is about employer brands: getting behind the hype and actually committing to a walking the talk. Employer brands are understood as being a key driver for attracting great talent and engaging employees, let alone inspiring them to stay with your company and feel proud of it. But we need to be a lot better about shaping a brand and maintaining it through policies, deeds and actions, not just messaging. Messaging without actionable follow-through won’t cut it. Further, the quick reaction time of millennials and Generation Z when it comes to hype versus reality will cost employers more and more. As digitally savvy talent builds their careers and enters the workforce, they seek employers who mean what they say. Today’s guest, Debra Ruh (ROO) is here to talk about how employers can better stand behind their values. As she says, you don’t get to call yourself the Employer of Choice — your employees do. Debra is the CEO and Founder of Ruh Global IMPACT, which focuses on Global Disability Inclusion Strategies, Digital Marketing, and Branding among many other services; and Cofounder of the award-winning #AXSChat.

Today on the #WorkTrends podcast we’re talking about candidate experience — and why it’s so important for companies to understand its importance and value. Companies that work on shaping a great candidate experience are notably ahead of the curve when it comes to not only employee engagement and performance, but also an increased customer base, more, and better employee referrals, higher revenue streams and a positive social presence — all of which in turn contribute to a higher profile, more appealing employer brand. And so it goes. Our guest is TalentCulture’s good friend and colleague Kevin Grossman, who has been instrumental in how we perceive candidate experience and everything it entails. He’s bringing with him the results of the 2019 North American Research Report — and this is information we all need.

Today’s #WorkTrends podcast is about one of the most important but least understood endeavors any employer has to consider: How to effectively create an attractive but authentic employer brand. Getting that right takes clear strategy and clear thinking. It also takes a commitment to seeing your employer brand as a holistic journey, not just a “one and done” task.  And there’s no one better than our guest, Susan Lamotte in terms of a savvy tour guide to navigate this journey. Susan is the  founder and CEO of exaqueo (ex-ack-we-o), a premier employer brand experience firm.

Get the message: email’s not dead in 2020. In fact, it’s alive and well — and while we can run our businesses without it, we do need to improve how we’re using it. According to today’s #WorkTrends guest, Bruce Mayhew, better etiquette depends on three best practices. Bruce is a corporate and executive consultant who wants to help us all to be better at emailing. He’s on #WorkTrends to talk about why we can barely stand looking at our inbox — and how to write email that don’t add to the information overload, and not only get read, but responded to. Imagine that.

Despite an explosion of data and analytics, too many organizations still don’t know how to use it — let alone leverage it to inform decision-making and strategy. Today’s guest, Jordan Morrow, is helping fix this very broad-ranging problem. He’s the Global Head of Data Literacy at Qlik, and here on #WorkTrends to share the findings of a milestone report on Data Literacy, and talk about the most effective strategies for learning how to harness data to make informed decisions. This podcast is sponsored by Qlik.

Employee engagement was a great idea 30 years ago but it’s become a buzz phrase with no clout, according to today’s guest, Mark Babbitt. Mark’s passionate about taking the right approach to a stellar workplace experience. He’s on #WorkTrends to talk about how to finally get past the myth of employee engagement, and about the five essential factors of what really matters: Workplace Intelligence.

Like it or not, we’re all connected — and in our tech-driven world, organizations have more of a global presence than ever before. This week, recruiter and Recruiting Brainfood curator Hung Lee joins #WorkTrends to take a look at the global state of work.

We now have six generations in the workforce, but ironically we have never had more ageism than we do now. As the week’s #WorkTrends guest notes, ageism affects everyone in the workplace, whether they’re sixteen or eighty-six. By the time you’re in your 40s, you will likely have experienced it. This week on #WorkTrends, host Meghan M. Biro talks to Vinay Singh about age discrimination in the workplace today, and why so many workers are feeling the impact.

Having an accessible workplace is not only the right thing to do, but it opens your organization up to an even wider candidate pool. This week on #WorkTrends, Meghan M. Biro speaks with  Neil Milliken, the global head of accessibility, about making the office a great place for everyone.

We associate the business world with being cutthroat, but is that really how it should work? This week on #WorkTrends, Steve Farber joins us to talk about his newest book, “Love is Just Damn Good Business,” and why “love” should never be a four-letter word at your business.

Your organization needs rockstars to thrive, but finding the candidates who will take your organizations from the backyard battle of the bands to sold-out arenas is more difficult than it looks. This week on #WorkTrends, host Meghan M. Biro talks to Fetcher cofounder Genevieve Jurvetson about how we can rethink talent acquisition, remove bias, and find candidates who will get your organization rocking.

Work doesn’t always suck — but sometimes, it really does. This week on #WorkTrends, Michael Brenner, author of “Mean People Suck: How Empathy Leads to Bigger Profits and a Better Life,” joins us to explain how empathy is the key to creating both a better workplace and a better life.

Are you minding the gap? The compliance gap, that is. Keeping up with regulations can be a real challenge, but there are a variety of solutions and best practices HR organizations can use to stay on top of everything they need to know. This week on #WorkTrends, host Meghan M. Biro talks about how organizations can stay on top of compliance issues with Poster Guard’s Shanna Wall.

As fall conference season gets underway, you’re probably looking for a guide to all the HR tech vendors you’re about to start hearing from. In this special bonus episode of WorkTrends, we talk to leaders from 9 of the hottest HR tech companies to get the scoop on the problems they’re solving and the solutions they’re offering. Our interviews were recorded earlier this year at the HR Transform conference in Las Vegas, Nevada.

How is work changing, and what role does technology play? We welcome China Gorman back to #WorkTrends to tell us what she has learned planning this year’s UNLEASH America conference.