PCTY Talks: HR, People and Culture

CHRO’s Perspective on the Future of Work with Jeanne Meister

We live in a time when technology has made it possible for people from all over the world to work together as one team. CHROs have been at the forefront of this change, creating new ways that employees can be engaged and motivated while achieving personal success outside their jobs with flexible schedules or remote working options. Learn more from Jeanne Meister as she shares with host Shari Simpson the results of the Executive Networks research from the CHRO’s perspective on all things future of work.

Guest: Jeanne Meister, Executive Vice President at Executive Networks

Jeanne is the best-selling author of three books, Corporate Universities: Lessons in Building a World- Class Work Force, The 2020 Workplace: How Innovative Companies Attract, Develop and Keep Tomorrow’s Employees Today, and The Future Workplace Experience: 10 Rules for Mastering Disruption in Recruiting and Engaging Employees Jeanne’s books have received the Silver Best Business Book Award for Human Resources professionals and the Bellwether award, by the Community College Futures Assembly. Jeanne is also a regular Contributor to Forbes and Harvard Business Review. Jeanne is leading a multi-client research program for Executive Networks on the Future Role of the CHRO, the Future of Working and Learning and Employee Well-being.

Jeanne is the recipient of the Distinguished Contribution in Workplace Learning Award, given to one HR executive each year by the Association for Talent Development (ATD). This award honors Jeanne’s body of work in preparing executives for the future of work. Jeanne is also the recipient of the Colin Corder Award for Outstanding Achievement in Workplace Learning by The Learning and Performance Institute (LPI). During 2021 and 2022, Jeanne was named 21 HR People To Follow in 2021, 100 Most Influential People in HR, Top 100 HR Tech Influencers for 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022, Top 100 HR Influencers in 2022 and Top HR Experts to Watch in 2020 by People Managing People Magazine.

Jeanne is a sought-after expert on the future of work, having appeared in CIO, CNBC Power Lunch, CBS News, CNN, Fast Company, Fox Business, Harvard Business Review, HR Executive, NPR, SHRM Magazine, Market Watch, Time Magazine, The Globe, and Mail, and WPIX, New York.

Jeanne was previously Vice President of Market Development at Accenture (www.accenture.com). Jeanne is a member of the Executive Committee of Excelsior College Board of Trustees. Jeanne is a graduate of the University of Connecticut with a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Master degree from Boston University.

Mentioned in the episode:

• The CHRO Of The Future: Strategies For A New World Of Work
• Executive Networks’Global CHRO of the Future research
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeannemeister/

Let’s talk about ”Quiet Quitting” with Kate Grimaldi

It's no secret that the current pandemic has forced many of us to reevaluate our priorities. For some, that means taking a hard look at their careers and deciding what's truly important to them. Conversations around "hustle culture," constant availability, and working 24/7 has led to a new buzzword that's taken the internet by storm: “quiet quitting.” Listen in as Kate Grimaldi and host Shari Simpson chat about what the term quiet quitting means and why it’s one you shouldn’t be using.

Guest: Kate Grimaldi, Senior Director of Enterprise Talent Strategy at Paylocity

Kate is a seasoned HR professional with over a decade of experience in various industries. Starting in 2017 at Paylocity, Kate made an impact quickly, rising through the ranks and propelling company HR initiatives forward. Today, she lends her skills to multiple projects, including speaking at local and national conferences, working closely with the C-Suite on HR and business alignment, updating the company of more than 5,000 employees with important announcements weekly, and cultivating an inclusive culture that supports the modern workforce.

 

HR as the Master Strategic Influencer with Vivian Blade

The HR function is often seen as the reinforcer of rules and regulations. However, in recent years, the HR profession has pushed to shift that mentality. With the new candidate-driven labor market, businesses have had to pivot to see the importance of their human capital. Tune in to hear how Vivian Blade and host Shari Simpson share tips on how HR can become a strategic business partner.  

Guest: Vivian Blade, Resilience & Inclusive Leadership Expert, #1 Best Selling Author, Top 100 HR Influencer-2021

Vivian is a recognized leadership expert and thought leader. She works with the world’s top brands, equipping leaders with the resilience that inspires teams to recover quickly in the face of ongoing disruption and thrive in spite of insurmountable odds. Her impact is felt as a frequent speaker for association conferences, and in delivering transformative leadership development programs, executive coaching, and consulting for corporations.

In the face of her own crisis following a successful 20-year corporate career with Fortune 100 companies, Humana and GE, Vivian launched her current leadership consulting practice, applying her extensive business, finance and leadership experience to coach and develop aspiring and established leaders in building high-performance, high-quality and high-service level organizations. She also works in academia as Adjunct Faculty for the University of Louisville College of Business.

Vivian is the author of four books. Her #1 best-selling book 'Resilience Ready: The Leader’s Guide to Thriving Through Unrelenting Crises’ and accompanying workbook, 'Resilience Ready: The Leader's Guide Workbook', reveal the keys to living and leading with resilience. Her newest book, 'Influence in Talent Development', unpacks how to SCALE this essential skill for greater impact. 'FuelForward: Discover Proven Practices to Fuel Your Career Forward' reveals the inside secrets of career success. She is a contributor to two books published by the Association for Talent Development, 'Find Your Fit: A Practical

 

How to Build Workforce Resilience with Stephen Sokoler

In the face of an ever-changing landscape, employers are increasingly looking for ways to build resilience across their workforce. Employers can create a more adaptable and responsive workforce by investing in systems that focus on the individual, team, and organization. This investment is paying off in terms of employee retention; while the average turnover intent risk across industries is 45-55%, only 15% of our members report considering leaving their jobs. In a world where change is the only constant, employer investment in resilience will be vital to maintaining a competitive edge. Join host Shari Simpson and Stephen Sokoler as they discuss building resiliency in the workforce.

Guest: Stephen Sokoler, Founder and CEO, Journey

Stephen spent years in the business sector, founding and running companies, including Altrum Honors, which helped organizations celebrate and inspire their employees. After years of personal practice, Stephen recognized that wellbeing needed to be shared with the world in a more approachable, accessible way. In 2015, Stephen founded Journey with a simple but powerful goal: help people live happier lives with greater clarity and peace of mind.

 

Mentioned in the episode:

• Website: Journey

 

How to Build Psychological Safety at Work with Jeff Harry

Psychological safety at work is critical to a team's ability to give and receive candid, respectful feedback. If your organization is looking to build a stronger feedback culture, it needs to start with a safe environment where employees feel comfortable sharing their thoughts and ideas. When team members feel safe, they're more likely to take the initiative and provide valuable feedback to the business. Listen in as Jeff Harry and host Shari Simpson. Talk about how companies can build psychological and emotional safety starting today.

Jeff Harry, Workplace Play Consultant / International Play Speaker / Positive Psychology Play Whisperer. Jeff shows individuals and companies how to tap into their true selves, to feel their happiest and most fulfilled — all by playing. Jeff has worked with Google, Microsoft, Southwest Airlines, Adobe, the NFL, Amazon and Facebook, helping their staff to infuse more play into the day-to-day. Jeff is an international speaker who has presented at conferences such as INBOUND, SXSW, and Australia’s Pausefest, showing audiences how major issues in the workplace can be solved using play. Jeff was selected by Engagedly as one of the Top 100 HR Influencers of 2020 for his organizational development work around addressing toxicity in the workplace.

His playwork has been featured in the New York Times, AJ+, SoulPancake, the SF Chronicle, and CNN. While we spend most of our time pretending to be important, serious grownups, it's when we let go of that facade and just play, that the real magic happens. Fully embracing your own nerdy genius — whatever that is — gives you the power to make a difference and change lives. Jeff believes that we already have many of the answers we seek, and by simply unleashing our inner child, we can find our purpose and, in turn, help to create a better world.

Mentioned in the episode:

Website: Rediscover Your Play

 

#PCTYSHRM22: Recap

What Were We Up to at SHRM22?

Packed with more than 200 sessions, curated content tracks, peer networking opportunities, lively entertainment, and more – there was a lot to experience at the largest gathering of the HR community. Thanks for the thousands of wonderful conversations, hands-on product demos, interesting takeaways, and an experience we’ll never forget!

Live Podcasting!

Shari Simpson, host of Paylocity’s podcast series PCTY Talks: HR, People, & Culture, was busy recording a series of episodes LIVE from SHRM22! In addition to this recap podcast, check out the other episodes filmed on-site this year:

• Connecting with HR Influencers
• Building Trust in the Workplace
• HR Department of One
• Wage & Hour Pitfalls

Plus, hear what Shari had to say about our experience exhibiting this year in this vendor spotlight with #SHRM22Influencer Mary Williams! 

HR Tech Theatre Session: Employees Using HR Software Because They Want To (This is No Fish Story) 

Halibut fishermen in Alaska, food delivery drivers in North Texas, and direct support healthcare professionals in Nebraska share a common thread when it comes to connection, communication, and collaboration. Their voices are being heard through their HR and payroll platform.

Wait, what? Yes, you read that right: an HR software solution that helps not only HR pros, but the employees they serve. We turned the spotlight onto our clients in our theatre session at SHRM22! See what they shared.

Work Attitude is Crucial with Steve Gilliland

We have all been there dealing with that one employee who continuously meets his goals year-over-year but is awful to work with. Addressing bad attitudes at work is as important as getting to the finish line for organizations. Join Steve Gilliland and Shari Simpson as they discuss why a positive attitude is crucial to the success of your organization and what you can do to help your employees center on the right one.

Steve Gilliland built a multimillion-dollar company from the ground up on the same philosophy he expounds to his audiences. If you continually learn more about your company, your industry, your customer and yourself, you will always be a leader. You will be purpose-driven rather than process-driven, and you will make a difference. His motto is straightforward: “If you take care of people, the business will follow.” He has been recognized by Who’s Who for Speakers and Business Professionals, and The Pittsburgh Business Times named his company one of the fastest-growing privately held companies in the region. Steve also serves on the board of directors for a financial institution, and he and his wife Diane launched the Gilliland Foundation in 2017 to provide funding that creates lasting solutions for causes they are passionate about.

He is recognized as a master storyteller and brilliant comedian. He can be heard daily on SiriusXM Radio’s Laugh USA and Jeff & Larry’s Comedy Roundup. With an appeal that transcends barriers of age, culture and occupation—plus an interactive and entertaining style—Steve shows audiences how to open doors to success in their careers, their relationships and their lives.

Mentioned in Episode:

Website: Steve Gilliland

SHRM Session:

• Hide Your Goat In-Person and Virtual Monday 06/13/2022 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
• Making a Difference In-Person and Virtual Tuesday 06/14/2022 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

 

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.