PCTY Talks: HR, People and Culture

Evolution of Engagement: Building Digital Employee Communication Experiences with Cammie Bricker

Corporate transparency and effective communication are important elements of employee experience that can influence turnover and recruiting. A recent poll found that internal communications had a significant impact on employee engagement, boosting transparency and trust.

Join Shari Simpson and Cammie Bricker as they talk about how you tackle internal communication from the employee experience lens.

Guest: Cammie Bricker, Director of Change Management and Communications

Cammie Bricker is the Director of Change Management and Communications for Paylocity. She has over 15 years of experience in HR. Cammie has been an HRBP and has led several learning and development teams. She holds a Master’s degree in Applied Psychology (I/O) and a Master’s degree in Advanced Learning Technology.

 

Evolution of Engagement: It’s All About Culture with Jim Knight

Company culture and values go far beyond what’s written on the About Us page on your website. Refocus the time spend considering how you appear to the outside world on how culture and values provide your staff a sense of purpose and meaning.

Company culture is so critical to an employee’s decision to join or stay at a company because today’s workforce prioritizes working for organizations whose culture aligns with their needs and ideals. As a result, they’re more productive, collaborative interactions with coworkers.

Renowned keynote speaker, author, and training and development expert Jim Knight joins this episode to talk about the importance of creating "rockstar" cultures.

Mentioned in the episode:

• Jim Knight speaker
• Thoughts that Rock podcast

Evolution of Engagement: The CEO’s Impact on Workplace Community with Steve Beauchamp

In today’s competitive hiring environment, organizations must rethink their approach to both recruiting and retention. In this episode, Paylocity CEO Steve Beauchamp joins host Shari Simpson to talk about the impact executives plan in building a welcoming, people-driven employee experience. Employee commitment rises when executive leaders are actively involved in building workplace community, taking the time to engage in social collaboration tools, recognize their employees' accomplishments, and encourage professional growth. And in turn, increased employee engagement and loyalty position those leaders and their organizations for long-term success.

Guest: Steve Beauchamp, Co-CEO, Paylocity

Guest Bio: A company is only as good as its people. And when I joined the company as CEO in 2007, I was excited by what I saw. I saw a company filled with incredibly talented people, all of whom were energized and ready to join me in taking Paylocity to the next level. I’m fortunate enough to be surrounded by the best people in the business — from our leadership team to our software engineers, sales team and all of our team members helping our clients every day. And they’ve all been with me every step of the way.

Together, we scaled the company nationally and went public in 2014. We relocated our national headquarters to a new office in Schaumburg, IL. We’ve done a lot of great things together. But the thing that makes me most proud is looking at the strong internal culture we’ve built. Because not only do our employees deserve it, our clients do as well. It all stems from my belief that a great culture is the key to delivering an exceptional client experience. And when you look at Paylocity, that’s what we do best. We partner with our clients to help them with whatever they need today so we can move forward together toward a tomorrow that is full of opportunity.

The Great HR Reset with Johnny C. Taylor, Jr.

HR requires an urgent overhaul to deliver greater business value and innovation. Moving beyond discussion, companies are increasingly acting, examining the capabilities of the HR department, establishing learning opportunities, refreshing HR strategies, and updating their connections with internal business partners.

SHRM President and CEO Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., talks with PCTY Talks host Shari Simpson about the major "reset" happening in HR right now and what the future holds.

Guest: Johnny C. Taylor, Jr., SHRM-SCP, is President and Chief Executive Officer of SHRM, the Society for Human Resource Management.

With over 300,000 members in 165 countries, SHRM is the largest HR professional association in the world, impacting the lives of 115 million workers every day.

As a global leader on the future of employment, culture and leadership, Mr. Taylor is a sought-after voice on all matters affecting work, workers, and the workplace. He is frequently asked to testify before Congress on critical workforce issues and authors the weekly USA Today column, "Ask HR."

Mr. Taylor's career spans over 20 years as a lawyer, human resources executive and CEO in both the not-for-profit and for-profit space. He has held senior and chief executive roles at IAC/Interactive Corp, Viacom's Paramount Pictures, Blockbuster Entertainment Group, the McGuireWoods law firm, and Compass Group USA. Most recently, Mr. Taylor was President and Chief Executive Officer of the Thurgood Marshall College Fund.

He is the author of the national bestseller, RESET: A Leader’s Guide to Work in an Age of Upheaval, which delivers a candid and forward-thinking vision for leaders to reimagine their company cultures in a time of global upheaval and presents data-driven strategies to make the necessary foundational reset of all things work. Immediately upon its release in September 2021, RESET was in the top three of the Wall Street Journal’s list of best-selling hardcover business books. All author proceeds benefit the SHRM Foundation, which is committed to empowering HR as a social force for change.

He was appointed chairman of the President’s Advisory Board on Historically Black Colleges and Universities and served as a member of the White House American Workforce Policy Advisory Board during the Trump Administration. He is a Trustee of the University of Miami, Governor of the American Red Cross, and member of the corporate boards of Guild Education, iCIMS, and XPO Logistics (NYSE: XPO).

In 2020, Mr. Taylor received the Distinguished Executive of the Year Award from the Academy of Management, and he was named 2021 ALA Professional Society CEO of the Year by CEO Update.

He is a Fellow of the National Academy of Human Resources and is licensed to practice law in Florida, Illinois and Washington, D.C.

Mentioned in the episode:

• Book: RESET: A Leader's Guide to Work in an Age of Upheaval

Feedforward vs. Feedback and more Performance Management Tactics with Jason Lauritsen

Tune in and explore the positive impact of feedforward assessments, rather than feedback, during the employee performance review cycle.

In contrast to traditional feedback assessments, feedforward assessments focus on how a situation can be improved. Feedforward is empowering and eye-opening, not judgmental, and it helps strengthen bonds between coworkers. In this episode of PCTY Talks, author, trainer, and keynote speaker Jason Lauritsen and host Shari Simpson discuss feedforward vs. feedback approaches. They explore the positive impact of divorcing compensation from performance and the difference between employee experience, employee engagement, and performance management.

Guest: Jason Lauritsen, keynote speaker, trainer, and author

Jason liberates managers from outdated and inhumane practices so they can cultivate human potential at work and improve people’s lives. He’s known for his authentic and vulnerable storytelling that challenges you to see things differently. It’s nearly impossible to come away from an interaction with Jason without having your perspective on management changed. His experience ranges from startup CEO to Fortune 1000 executive. He also spent several years leading the Best Places to Work program for an HR technology company, where he gained deep insight into some of the best workplaces in the world.

Mentioned in the episode:

• Book: Unlocking High Performance: How to use performance management to engage and empower employees to reach their full potential
• Book: Social Gravity: Harnessing the Natural Laws of Relationships
• Influencers, Marshall Goldmsith, Marcus Buckingham, Menlo Innovations
• Websites: Cultivayo, Jason Lauritsen

 

Create a Positive Candidate Experience with William Tincup

There is no escaping the fact that every applicant you interview will be talking about their experience with you. And in today’s digital world, a poor candidate experience may not only be shared with their pals but the world via Glassdoor.com.

Every applicant deserves a positive recruiting experience. Even if it's a single phone call, your company's recruiting process is a representation of your employer brand. A few thoughtful touches can go a long way toward creating a memorable and favorable prospect experience.

In this episode, William Tincup and host Shari Simpson discuss best practices for creating a candidate experience, the role recruiting plays in pay equity and creating better job descriptions.

 

Guest: William Tincup, President & Editor-at-Large of RecruitingDaily.

William is at the intersection of HR and technology, he’s a writer, speaker, advisor, consultant, investor, storyteller & teacher. He's been writing about HR and Recruiting related issues for longer than he cares to disclose. William serves on the Board of Advisors / Board of Directors for 20+ HR technology startups. William is a graduate of the University of Alabama at Birmingham with a BA in Art History. He also earned an MA in American Indian Studies from the University of Arizona and an MBA from Case Western Reserve University.

 

Mentioned in the episode:

RecruitingDaily

Brand Identity and It’s Impact on Recruiting with Monica Roberts

A company's personnel make it great. And exceptional people seek out leading brands. Recruiters are increasingly actively seeking the best applicants, even those who aren't actively looking. Employer branding can help you compete with large organizations with well-known brands. According to LinkedIn research, an employer brand is twice as likely to be linked to job consideration as a corporate brand.

In this episode of PCTY Talks, Monica Robert and host Shari Simpson discuss how having a great brand identity can help you attract great talent.

Guest: Monica Roberts Vice President of Talent Acquisition

Guest Bio: As Vice President of Talent Acquisition, she is responsible for shaping the vision and strategic initiatives that enable Paylocity to compete for the top talent in the market. Doing so also involves collaborating with business leaders, HR leaders, and external partners. She has a well-developed point of view and drives a strong and efficient methodology that sets us up a successful, motivated workforce today and beyond while delivering a high-touch experience.

She has a Bachelor of Arts in Industrial-Organizational Psychology from the University of Illinois at Chicago, and prior to joining Paylocity, spent 17 years with Abbott. During that time, She held many roles with increasing responsibilities, including a 2.5-year expatriate assignment in Singapore leading Abbott’s APJ Talent Acquisition team. In her last role, she led global talent acquisition for Devices, Diagnostics, and Nutrition organizations, setting the strategy and successfully leading a team of internal recruiters and external partnerships.

She believes that the ability to attract high-performing, top talent is a direct reflection of a company's culture and that recruiting teams are integral partners to the business. By translating market trends into executable plans, we’re enabled to continue delivering best-in-class products and services.

Beyond Onboarding the Next Revolution with Cheryl Johnson

HR is living through a Reinvention Revolution right now. Every facet of HR is being examined and challenged against what employees want now a more modern employee experience. One of these important moments is onboarding.  

HR needs to think through:

• Friction-free “preboarding” process
• Experience that highlight the cultures of their company
• Modern tools
• Collaboration with teammates and managers​
• Check-in pulse survey’s
• Learning opportunities and career pathing right from the start

In this episode of PCTY Talks, Paylocity CHRO, Cheryl Johnson and host Shari Simpson discuss what employers need to do now to reinvent their onboarding programs.

Guest: Cheryl Johnson, CHRO, Paylocity

Guest Bio: Cheryl Johnson, Paylocity’s Chief Human Resources Officer, oversees strategy for HR, culture, and employment brand. She joined Paylocity in 2018 and brings with her more than 20 years of progressive HR experience with an extensive focus on developing strategies for high-growth companies to shape and scale their culture. Cheryl has devoted her career to enabling progressive organizational mindsets and breaking down cross-functional silos so those top organizations can achieve more, together. She is extremely passionate about co-elevating the HR community as critical drivers of a better workplace for all.