PCTY Talks: HR, People and Culture

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

 

The Importance of Disability Inclusivity with Lesa Bradshaw

Disability inclusion means understanding the relationship between the way people function, and how they participate in society while ensuring everyone has the same opportunities to participate in every aspect of life to the best of their abilities. Join Lesa Bradshaw and host Shari Simpson as they navigate how HR can be more disability-inclusive.

Lesa Bradshaw is a Diversity and Disability Inclusion Expert, International Speaker, and Managing Member at Bradshaw LeRoux Consulting. She started Bradshaw LeRoux Consulting in 1998 with the vision of sourcing, assessing and developing talent in a fair and relevant manner, recognizing prior learning and potential, as well as competence. As a registered psychometrist in independent practice, I am qualified and experienced in a range of assessment tools. Given that I have a disability, I have, over the years, had the privilege of applying my knowledge and experience in talent recognition and development to the field of disability inclusion - becoming a leading Disability Inclusion Specialist. My key role is to work with organizations to build a Disability Confident culture, through Diversity and Inclusion Strategies as well as assisting with the identification and integration of talent with a disability. Having completed my MBA in Disability Inclusion Best Practice Strategies, I educate and empower employers and employees on an international and local speaker platform through a range of disability awareness campaigns.

Mentioned in the episode:

• Website: Bradshaw LeRoux

HRCI vs. SHRM Certification and Test Prep with John Newton

So, you're thinking about getting certified in human resources? Good for you! Having a certification can help show employers that you have the skills and knowledge necessary to be a successful HR professional. But which should you choose? There are two main organizations: SHRM and HRCI. So how do you choose? Listen in as John Newton and host Shari Simpson discuss the differences between SHRM and HRCI certifications and what you need to know about test prep.

John Newton, President/Consultant at John Newton and Associates, is a Public Speaker, and Human Resources and Learning and Development professional, with more than 20 years of experience and a proven track record of successfully helping companies and individual clients reach their ultimate possibilities in and outside of the workplace. In addition to his role with John Newton and Associates, John has been a longtime Instructor for both DePaul University and Northern Illinois University.

Mentioned in the episode:

• Website: John Newton Associates
• SHRM Certification
• HRCI Certification

 

#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.

#PCTYSHRM22: Wage and Hour Pitfalls

Brenda Kasper can help us all understand a little more about navigating potential wage and hour pitfalls while managing a remote, hybrid, or on-site workforce.

Brenda S. Kasper is a founding member of Kasper & Frank LLP, a law firm representing California and multi-state employers for all of their human resources and employment law needs.  She regularly advises employers of all sizes on wage and hour compliance, leaves of absence, disability accommodation, reductions in force, terminations and discipline management, employment contracts, personnel policies, and hiring issues.  She also provides management and human resources training.  Brenda is a former HR director so her legal advice is practical, creative and tailored to each client’s needs.  She was the 2015 San Diego SHRM Board President, is an instructor for the HR Certification program at the University of California San Diego Extension and holds her SHRM-SCP and SPHR-California certifications.

Mentioned in the episode:

• SHRM Session: Managing Employees in the Virtual/Hybrid and In-Person Worlds: Avoiding Wage and Hour Pitfalls In-Person Wednesday 06/15/2022 08:45 AM - 09:45 AM

#PCTYSHRM22: HR Department of One

Lori Kleiman is known for her HR Department of one advocacy. Listen in to learn more about the top HR Department of One challenges.

Guest Bio: Been there – done that!  With 30 years of HR and business experience – Lori has walked in your shoes.  A recovered HR Generalist, she built a consulting company that she sold to Gallagher after 7 years and then reinvented her business – HR Topics -  training, speaking and developing content for HR professionals.  Lori delivers facts, tips, tricks and best practices in a way that appeals to human resource leaders: with a sense of humor, a bias toward actions that improve operations immediately, and practical resources to support progress.  As an annual speaker at the National SHRM conference, she has leveraged her master's in HR, SPHR and SHRM-SCP background to elevate the position of all HR professionals!

Mentioned in the episode:

HR Topics Website

SHRM Sessions:

• Driving Change in Your HR Department of One: Gaining Credibility, Influence and Reach NOW In-Person Tuesday 06/14/2022 07:30 AM - 08:30 AM 
• Stop Waiting for Your Invitation: Engage Strategically and Drive Growth Today! In-Person Wednesday 06/15/2022 08:45 AM - 09:45 AM  

#PCTYSHRM22: Building Trust in the Workplace

Sarah Noll Wilson and Dr. Teresa Peterson know all about building trust in an organization and what you can do today to get there.

Sarah Noll Wilson is an Executive Coach, an in-demand Keynote Speaker, Researcher, Contributor to Harvard Business Review, and Bestselling Author of “Don’t Feed the Elephants”, Sarah helps leaders close the gap between what they intend to do and the actual impact they make. She hosts the podcast “Conversations on Conversations”, is certified in Co-Active Coaching, and Conversational Intelligence, and is a frequent guest lecturer at universities. In addition to her work with organizations, Sarah is a passionate advocate for mental health. With 15+ years in leadership development, Sarah Noll Wilson earned a Master's Degree from Drake University in Leadership Development and a BA from the University of Northern Iowa in Theatre Performance and Theatre Education - no wonder clients love the energy she brings to their teams! When she isn't helping people build and rebuild relationships, she enjoys playing games with her husband Nick and cuddling with their fur baby, Sally. 

Dr. Teresa Peterson is the Director of Learning and Development for Sarah Noll Wilson, Inc. Teresa is passionate about applying best practices for learning to make development experiences meaningful, engaging, and accessible for all types of learners. In her role, Teresa co-creates powerful learning content and guides deep research. She holds a Doctorate in Education from the University of Northern Iowa and brings over twenty years of experience teaching, facilitating, and leading. She is trained in Immunity to Change Coaching and Certified in Appreciative Inquiry. Clients love Teresa’s grounded energy, depth of thought, and ability to listen deeply.

Mentioned in the episode:

• SHRM Session: More Than Feedback: How Receiving Feedback Can Impact Trust and Safety In-Person Tuesday 06/14/2022 07:30 AM - 08:30 AM
• Book: Don't Feed the Elephants!: Overcoming the Art of Avoidance to Build Powerful Partnerships