PCTY Talks: HR, People and Culture

Talent Acquisition in 2022 with Tim Sackett

Retaining employees is critical during this "Great Resignation" because of the tight labor market. "Competition from other employers" was cited as the primary obstacle by HR professionals in the survey at a rate of 43%. (SHRM)

In this episode of PCTY Talks, Tim Sackett and host Shari Simpson discuss:

• The importance of stay interviews
• The evolution of the recruiting role
• TikTok as a possible new recruitment tool

Guest: Tim Sackett, President of HRU Technical Resources

Author of The Talent Fix: A Leader's Guide to Recruiting Great Talent, President of HRU Technical Resources, and Chief Storyteller at Fistful of Talent Blog. HR Tech Analyst, Influencer, Top 10 Global HR Influencer, Recruiting Executive, Author, World's Foremost Expert on Workplace Hugging, Husband, Father, and Backup Point Guard.

Mentioned in the episode:

• Book: The Talent Fix: A Leader's Guide to Recruiting Great Talent
• Website: Tim Sackett
• Blog: Fist Full of Talent

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

Career Advancement with Ginny Clarke

In their lifetime, the average American works 90,000 hours. That astonishing amount exemplifies why it's critical to pick a career that fulfills both your passion and your purpose. But what if you don’t know what that career should be?

In this episode of PCTY Talks, Ginny Clarke and host Shari Simpson discuss how you define for yourself what your career looks like through self-reflection, competencies and resume writing techniques.

Guest: Ginny Clarke, CEO | Talent Strategist | Organizational Builder

Ginny Clarke was Director, Executive Recruiting at Google from August 2016 until November 2020. In this role, she led the Diversity, Internal Mobility and the Non-tech Recruiting teams. Her team of North American recruiters found and hired senior leaders (Directors +) for finance, sales, marketing and other G&A functions across Google.

Before Google, Ginny was a Partner at Spencer Stuart, the global executive search firm, based in Chicago. For 12 years, she worked in the firm’s Financial Services and Financial Officer Practices, and co-founded and led Spencer Stuart’s Global Diversity Practice. She left Spencer Stuart to write a book titled Career Mapping: Charting Your Course in the New World of Work, which was published in 2011. The book provides a framework that empowers individuals to plot and assess their professional competencies, and strategically navigate their careers.

After the book was published, Ginny ran her own executive search and talent management firm for 3 years before becoming a Senior Partner for Executive Search in the U.S. at Knightsbridge, a Canadian human capital solutions firm.

Mentioned in the episode:

• Website: GinnyClarke.com
• Book: Career Mapping
• Podcast: Fifth Dimensional Leadership

Beyond EAP: Tackling Burnout with Paula Davis

Employee burnout is on the rise, according to a recent analysis from Indeed: 52 percent of all workers are burned out, up 9% from a pre-COVID survey.

Employees of all ages and backgrounds are affected by stress, exhaustion, and mental health issues.

When you look at some of the current employee burnout numbers, it's clear why this is a massive issue for businesses.

In this episode of PCTY Talks, Paula Davis and host Shari Simpson discuss:

• The difference between stress, pre-burnout and burnout
• What managers can do to help employees deal with stress
• How HR can take care of its own

Guest: Paula Davis, CEO of the Stress & Resilience Institute| Author of Beating Burnout at Work | Global Expert Specializing in Resilience & Burnout Prevention

Founder of the Stress & Resilience Institute, she is uniquely qualified to teach resilience skills within high-stress professions. One of only three lawyers in the world to have graduated from the University of Pennsylvania’s Applied Positive Psychology program and been trained to teach resilience skills and tools to Army personnel as part of Penn’s resilience program with the Army.

Her work has appeared in the New York Times, O, The Oprah Magazine, Forbes, Fast Company, and other publications around the globe. She is known for taking a "science-help" approach to work.

Mentioned in Episode:

• Beating Burnout at Work: Why Teams Hold the Secret to Well-Being and Resilience 
• Stress and Resilience Institute 
• Forbes Article: How To Recover From Burnout 

HR in TV and Movies with Kate Grimaldi

Let's end the year on a fun note looking at how HR is represented in TV and Movies. 

Guest: Kate Grimaldi, Senior Director Talent Management & HR

#TheDrewCareyShow #UpintheAir #TheOffice #OfficeChristmasParty

HR 2021 Recap and Planning for 2022 with Lindsey Greenberg and Sara Friedman

The end of the year is nearing, which means there are lots of deadlines to meet - but what about your own professional goals as an HR expert? Taking stock of your accomplishments and possibilities, setting new year's goals, evaluating engagement, preparing for the holidays, and fostering self-care are all critical things for HR to do during this time.

In this episode of PCTY Talks, Lindsey Greenberg, Sara Friedman and host Shari Simpson discuss:

• Reflecting on 2021
• Setting Goals for 2022
• Self-Care for HR

Guest: Lindsey Greenberg, Senior HR Business Partner, Paylocity, and Sara Friedman, HR Business Partner, General Mills

Lindsey Greenberg joined Paylocity in February of 2020 as an HR Business Partner supporting our Finance and Corporate functions and recently has added the Learning & Development and Talent Acquisition teams to the department she supports. Lindsey has over 8 years of experience in HR and has worked in several aspects including recruiting and benefits. Her focus as an HRBP is to drive progressive talent solutions to meet current and future business needs while embracing a people-first philosophy.

Sara Friedman (previously Sara Greenberg) joined General Mills in 2014 and is currently the HR Business Partner for the HR and Corporate Communications functions based in Minneapolis. Sara has nearly 10 years of HR experience and has spent her time at General Mills supporting Supply Chain, R&D, and Marketing, including a short-term assignment in France early in her career. Her focus as an HRBP is partnering closely with leaders on organizational development as well as talent development and overseeing the HR early career program.

Coaching for Difficult Conversations with Dan Duckworth

Conversations are an excellent approach to learning about individuals and are a necessary communication skill. In the workplace, they are even more crucial. As a manager or leader, you must be prepared to have open and honest conversations with your employees.

Those conversations must be addressed frequently and with caution, whether it's about a performance issue, a salary cut, a denied promotion, or a breach of a company policy. Here's where the idea of having a difficult or embarrassing talk with your employees comes in.

In this episode of PCTY Talks, Dan Duckworth and host Shari Simpson discuss:

• Why employee conversations are hard
• Tactics to help your mangers
• Mistakes to avoid

Guest: Dan Duckworth, HR Director, KnowBe4

Dan is a highly motivated and solutions-oriented senior leader with more than 20-years of honorable military service and in-depth knowledge of People Operations. In addition, he offers a diverse professional background in personnel management, employee relations, DEI, victim advocacy, conflict resolution, employment planning, and training.

He has spent a great deal of his military career developing skills as an expert communicator. He demonstrates a natural gift for establishing rapport with all individuals throughout an organization by merging diverse personalities/talents with organization objectives/goals.

His passion has/will always be people! He has made a professional career inspiring people to reach their full potential and love what they do.

His mantra: People make the business!

 

Mentioned in this episode:

• Dan Duckworth LinkedIn

Future Employment Law Perspective with Louis Lessig

Make sure your office is ready for the year 2022 and beyond. This episode is chock-full of information to get you up to speed on the newest considerations, whether you're new to labor and employment law or just need a refresher!  As recommended, companies should consult with legal counsel to determine the best course of action for addressing employment law issues

In this episode of PCTY Talks, Louis Lessig and host Shari Simpson discuss:

• Mental Health
• ADA
• Substance Abuse
• Domestic Violence
• Arbitration and Mediation

Guest: Louis Lessig, Labor and Employment Litigator, Keynote Speaker, Training Evangelist, Counseling, Negotiations with Brown & Connery, LLP

Louis Lessig is an attorney specializing in labor and employment litigation, counseling, negotiations training & speaking.

Louis represents clients in all types of employment matters, including but not limited to claims of discrimination, harassment, hostile work environment, wage and hour irregularities, and retaliation under FMLA, Title VII, ADA, ADEA FLSA, HIPAA, NLRA, NJFLA, NJLAD, CEPA, PHRA, and the common law, in state and federal courts as well as before administrative agencies.

Louis has been a featured speaker at many events, including for the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), SHRM State Council Conferences, Tri-State Human Resource Management Association, and several other organizations both in the private and public sectors. Louis is a SHRM Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP) and holds a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR) Certification from the HR Certification Institute.

Louis holds a JD from the Widener University School of Law and a BA in Human Resources with a concentration in entrepreneurial studies from Muhlenberg College. Louis has also served as a Barrister in the Sidney Reitman Employment Law American Inn of Court and spent time as an adjunct professor at the Comey Institute for Industrial Relations at St. Joseph's University.

He is admitted to practice in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, and the District of Columbia. As well as admitted to practice before the Supreme Court of the United States, the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.

Mentioned in the Episode:

• Louis Lessig Contact Info
  • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louislessig/
  • Twitter: https://twitter.com/LouisLessig
  • Website: https://www.louislessig.com/
• Job Accommodation Network (JAN): https://askjan.org/