PCTY Talks: HR, People and Culture

Manager’s Impact on Employee Experience with Tracy Klein and Noreen MacMahon

In today's fast-paced and dynamic workplace, employees' expectations of their work experiences have changed significantly. It's no longer enough for organizations to offer competitive salaries and benefits. Today, employees seek meaningful work, a sense of purpose, and opportunities for growth and development. To attract and retain top talent, companies must create an exceptional employee experience.

Join host Shari Simpson and guests Tracy Klein and Noreen Macmahon as they discuss how organizations can enable their managers to create unforgettable employee experiences. They explore the key elements that contribute to creating an outstanding employee experience, such as a culture of trust, transparency, and inclusivity, as well as opportunities for growth and development, recognition, and work-life balance.

Guest(s): Tracy Klein, Senior Manager of Employee Experience and Noreen MacMahon, Director of Organizational Development at Paylocity

Tracy leverages digital analytics to implement, transform, and drive meaningful business decisions at all levels of an organization as a strategic, forward-thinking leader with over 15 years of HR experience,  Whether in her current role as Senior Manager of Employee Experience at Paylocity, where she curates moments that matter or in her previous roles establishing Total Workforce strategies and forecasting, Tracy is always seeking her next opportunity to work cross-functionally.   Her unique point of view comes from working across many industries with a desire not only to learn but help bridge the gap. 

Noreen MacMahon has been able to grow and practice many skills over the last 20+ years. Some favorites are, facilitating, debriefing assessments, coaching professionals at all levels, designing and implementing change management plans focused on people, and supporting people in being their most capable and confident versions of themselves. She values the trusted relationships she has built. Fairness and respect are core values for her. These are the differentiators that have enabled her success Her constants are that she loves to learn, is an evangelist for curiosity, is an early adopter of technology, and is energized by change. 

Why Giving Rich Employee Feedback Matters with Dr. Wade Larson

As any manager knows, feedback is essential for helping employees grow and develop. By providing feedback, managers can help employees to identify areas where they need improvement and set goals for future growth. However, giving feedback can also be challenging. It's essential to strike the right balance between positive and negative feedback and to avoid coming across as overly critical. Listen in as host Shari Simpson talks with Wade Larson about giving rich feedback to employees.

Guest: Dr. Wade Larson, Chief Human Resources Officer / Workforce Development at Wagstaff Incorporated

Wade is an author, international speaker, career coach, consultant, podcaster, and CHRO for Wagstaff, Inc., a global manufacturing firm in Washington State, and has worked more than 25 years in the field of human resources and professional development.

As a speaker, Wade brings new energy to the stage with an alternative perspective that brings a big dose of reality, motivation and hope to the audience. If you want the right mix of cutting-edge perspective in leadership, cultural dynamics, people and healthcare, blended with just the right amount of humor, motivation and a twist of cynicism, this doctor has your prescription to cure boring keynotes and workshops.

As a senior leader, Larson has specialized in reengineering the HR function for several organizations; as a consultant, he has worked with over 300 organizations finding solutions for better employee alignment and organizational performance. In his latest book, HR Transformation (2021), he presents a new model for leading HR in today's new world recognizing that the world has completely changed - and the way we do HR must change with it.

In his first book, Doing HR Better (2018), Larson lays out a simplified model to assist other HR leaders in their efforts to improve the HR function. In his second book, Mind Shifts in Healthcare (2019), he identifies key strategies for employers to win the war in healthcare. Today he is on a personal mission to help organizations overcome mediocrity and assist their employees to do more, become more and achieve more.

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.

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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

 

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.

Creating a Culture of Recognition

Employee recognition statistics show that 28% of an employee’s most unforgettable recognition comes from their manager.  - Go Remotely

Join our host Shari Simpson (HR Program Manager, Paylocity), and guest Shermika Pendergrass (Senior Manager of Tech, Executive Recruiting and Sourcing Market intelligence, Paylocity) as they explore the ins and outs of creating a culture of recognition.