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

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.

Second Chance Hiring: Untapped Talent with Jeffrey Korzenik

Guest: Jeffrey Korzenik, Chief Investment Strategist at Fifth Third Bank, Author, Speaker, Economic Explorer

"The solution to our labor shortage lies with those who are truly marginalized from this labor market.” –  Jeffrey Korzenik, Untapped Talent

In this episode of PCTY Talks, Jeffrey Korzenik and host Shari Simpson discuss:

• Second chance hiring programs
• Mental health resources
• Best practices for second chance programs

Resources mentioned in the episode:

• Order Untapped Talent by Jeffrey Korzenik
• SHRM Getting back to Work
• Jeffrey Korzenik

Unlocking Future Talent Strategies

Join our host Shari Simpson (HR Program Manager, Paylocity) with guests Kathryn Minshew (Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, the Muse) as they talk about what talent strategies are going to be important now.

Kathryn is the Muse’s CEO and number one swashbuckler. Kathryn has spoken at MIT and Harvard, appeared on The TODAY Show and CNN, and contributes on career and entrepreneurship to the Wall Street Journal and Harvard Business Review. She has also been named to SmartCEO’s Future50 Visionary CEOs and Inc.’s 35 Under 35. Before founding The Muse, Kathryn worked on vaccines in Rwanda and Malawi with the Clinton Health Access Initiative and was previously at McKinsey. Say hi on Twitter @KMin.

Current Climate of Employee Sentiment

Join our host Shari Simpson (HR Program Manager, Paylocity) with guests Bryanna Hines and Shayna Brown (Product Development Interns, Paylocity) and Melisa Maxson (Senior Manager Talent Acquisition, Paylocity) as they talk about current research and tactics to address current candidate and employee sentiment in today’s climate.

Internships: Why They Matter

Join our host Shari Simpson (HR Program Manager, Paylocity) and guest Sarah Zasso (HR Intern, Paylocity) as they talk about the impact and importance of internship programs.