PCTY Talks: HR, People and Culture

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.

Inclusive Design Thinking with Kelly Johnson

In this episode, Paylocity Manager of Interactive Learning & Design Kelly Johnson and host Shari Simpson discuss the continuous process of adapting one's thinking and approach to better meet the needs of the end-user using inclusive design thinking.

At its core, design thinking in HR prioritizes the needs of the employee and develops solutions around that problem. Design thinking creates solutions centered around people rather than process. For example, using this approach, a product or service's user experience is continually improved based on evidence of how humans interact with it. Ultimately, the goal of design thinking is to find multiple human-centric solutions, and it transforms HR professionals’ roles to be about the experience rather than tasks.

Mentioned in Episode:

May 25th, 2022 Webinar: How to Apply Inclusive Design Thinking in the Workplace

 

 

C-Suite Expectations from the Owner’s Box with David P. Samson

Trying to hit it out of the park when presenting to your executive team? Join former Miami Marlins President David P. Samson and PCTY Talks host Shari Simpson as they discuss what matters most to the CEOs when they work with HR.

Guest: David P. Samson, Former Miami Marlins President and podcast host of Nothing Personal with David Samson

Nothing Personal with David Samson is a daily sports podcast hosted by David Samson. No guests. No callers. No BS. 45 minutes per day, Monday-Friday. David is dedicated to decoding the endless musings of players, owners and others in a concise, articulate and entertaining manner. Samson was in charge of a Major League Baseball team for 18 years, with winning a World Series ring, building a new ballpark, hosting an All-Star game, and buying and selling a franchise, among his many experiences and accomplishments. His breadth of knowledge covers all aspects of sport. This podcast will be the destination for fans of sports and entertainment who want to hear the truth about real situations as they occur each day. Every segment will give his audience a unique perspective, not found anywhere else. His voice is strong and unwavering, his brand is honesty and his reach is extraordinary. And remember, it's just business...It's nothing personal!

 

Mentioned in the episode:

• Podcast: Nothing Personal with David Samson

Embracing the HR Leadershift with Sara Christiansen

Learn how to overcome fears, obstacles, and pull up a chair in order to make a difference—in a different way—with both strategic thinking and tactical advice as an HR leader.

Modern workplace realities have highlighted the necessity for HR to step up to the plate and lead—or become obsolete. While many HR professionals have sought a seat at the strategic table for years, few currently consider themselves to be a significant contributor to the organization's long-term development. Explore how to change that and embrace the HR leadershift.

Mentioned in the episode:

• Ideation Consulting
• Book: HR Leadershift: The Five Distinctions of a Strategic HR Leader

Guest: Sara Christiansen, CEO and Sr Consultant with Ideation Consulting and author of HR Leadershift

During her 20+ year career as a Social Scientist, Sara Christiansen has had the privilege to work with very diverse companies in both the private and public sectors.

Sara has vast experience working with professionals at all levels in an organization.  Whether delivering a formal presentation to a room full of managers or providing one-on-one guidance to a new employee; Sara's passionate style allows her to connect with all audiences in a way that energizes individuals to perform at a higher level.

As the President and CEO at Ideation Consulting, Sara is responsible for providing customized business performance solutions that drive "true" business results.​  She has developed many strategic programs that help our clients maximize the return on their human capital investments.

 

 

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

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.

Talent Economy ”Game Changer” with Rishon Blumberg

“Cal Newport, author and associate professor of computer science at Georgetown University, has coined the term “deep work,” which he describes as “professional activities performed in a state of distraction-free concentration that push your cognitive capabilities to their limit.” In other words, the kind of work that only 10xers can handle.” - Excerpt From Michael Solomon & Rishon Blumberg. “Game Changer.”

In this episode of PCTY Talks, Rishon Blumberg and host Shari Simpson discuss:

• The 10x concept
• Talent market changes
• Employee Motivation

Guest: Rishon Blumberg co-founder of 10x Management, 10x Ascend, Brick Wall Management, and co-author of Game Changer

Rishon Blumberg is co-founder of 10x Management, a talent agency for tech professionals that has rocketed to the forefront of the tech industry, carving out its place as a trusted and exclusive resource for companies seeking the best and most coveted freelance tech experts. Rishon is, first and foremost, an entrepreneur. It’s what he studied — graduating from the Wharton School of Business with a degree in entrepreneurial management in 1994. It’s what he’s lived, and it’s what he loves. For more than 25 years, he’s harnessed that spirit to create and lead successful organizations based in tech, entertainment, and the nonprofit sphere— finding new solutions to long-standing and emerging challenges.

Resources mentioned in this episode:

• Game Changer by Rishon Blumberg and Michael Solomon
• 10x Management
• 10x Ascend
• Brick Wall Management