Bite-sized episodes covering the latest news and info in our industry, to keep all HR pros up-to-date. We’ll explore topics around thought leadership, compliance, and authentic human resources situations we face every day. Brought to you by Paylocity, a leading HCM provider that frees you from the tasks of today so you can focus more on the promise of tomorrow. If you’d like to submit a topic or appear as a guest on a future episode, email us at PCTYTalks@paylocity.com.
Episodes
Thursday Oct 13, 2022
Thursday Oct 13, 2022
We live in a time when technology has made it possible for people from all over the world to work together as one team. CHROs have been at the forefront of this change, creating new ways that employees can be engaged and motivated while achieving personal success outside their jobs with flexible schedules or remote working options. Learn more from Jeanne Meister as she shares with host Shari Simpson the results of the Executive Networks research from the CHRO’s perspective on all things future of work.
Guest: Jeanne Meister, Executive Vice President at Executive Networks
Jeanne is the best-selling author of three books, Corporate Universities: Lessons in Building a World- Class Work Force, The 2020 Workplace: How Innovative Companies Attract, Develop and Keep Tomorrow’s Employees Today, and The Future Workplace Experience: 10 Rules for Mastering Disruption in Recruiting and Engaging Employees Jeanne’s books have received the Silver Best Business Book Award for Human Resources professionals and the Bellwether award, by the Community College Futures Assembly. Jeanne is also a regular Contributor to Forbes and Harvard Business Review. Jeanne is leading a multi-client research program for Executive Networks on the Future Role of the CHRO, the Future of Working and Learning and Employee Well-being.
Jeanne is the recipient of the Distinguished Contribution in Workplace Learning Award, given to one HR executive each year by the Association for Talent Development (ATD). This award honors Jeanne’s body of work in preparing executives for the future of work. Jeanne is also the recipient of the Colin Corder Award for Outstanding Achievement in Workplace Learning by The Learning and Performance Institute (LPI). During 2021 and 2022, Jeanne was named 21 HR People To Follow in 2021, 100 Most Influential People in HR, Top 100 HR Tech Influencers for 2019, 2020, 2021 and 2022, Top 100 HR Influencers in 2022 and Top HR Experts to Watch in 2020 by People Managing People Magazine.
Jeanne is a sought-after expert on the future of work, having appeared in CIO, CNBC Power Lunch, CBS News, CNN, Fast Company, Fox Business, Harvard Business Review, HR Executive, NPR, SHRM Magazine, Market Watch, Time Magazine, The Globe, and Mail, and WPIX, New York.
Jeanne was previously Vice President of Market Development at Accenture (www.accenture.com). Jeanne is a member of the Executive Committee of Excelsior College Board of Trustees. Jeanne is a graduate of the University of Connecticut with a Bachelor of Arts degree and a Master degree from Boston University.
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Thursday Jul 07, 2022
Thursday Jul 07, 2022
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.
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- Website: Journey
Thursday Feb 24, 2022
Thursday Feb 24, 2022
In this episode of PCTY Talks: HR, People and Culture, Lauren Rivera-Haire and host Shari Simpson discuss how HR professionals are dealing with their mental health and what we can do to support each other, as well as employees.
Mentioned in the episode:
- Webinar: Mental Health Well-Being Needs in 2022 with Dr. Lia Knox
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: (available 24 hours in English and Spanish) 800-273-8255
- Crisis Text Line: Text HOME to 741741
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
- Psychology Today
Guest: Lauren Rivera-Haire, Senior HR Business Partner, Paylocity
Lauren Rivera-Haire has been at Paylocity since January 2018, and before joining Paylocity, she had extensive experience in various HR, legal, and compliance roles. Currently, in her role as a Senior HR Business Partner, she provides strategic support to the client services organization by partnering with and coaching leadership teams, creating and refining talent programs to align with future needs of our growing operations organization, and creating engagement plans to ensure a positive employee experience. Additionally, she works in partnership with the business to drive their strategic initiatives forward to ensure we have the right talent in place at the right time.
Thursday Jan 06, 2022
Thursday Jan 06, 2022
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.
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Thursday Dec 23, 2021
Thursday Dec 23, 2021
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.
Thursday Oct 21, 2021
Thursday Oct 21, 2021
Guest: Tatiana Oliveira Simonian, veteran marketer, maker, and musician.
Tatiana Oliveira Simonian’s former work as an Amazon Music, Twitter, Tumblr, and Disney executive with a passion for growing great teams give her a unique perspective on managing mental health and dealing with burnout.
A study by Lattice found that 90% of HR professionals reported that their stress levels increased in the last year. In addition, 60% of the same respondents cited “emotional exhaustion” as their biggest challenge. After 18 months of unrelenting change, HR is burned out!
In this episode of PCTY Talks, Tatiana Oliveira Simonian and host Shari Simpson discuss:
- finding digital/life balance
- avoiding burnout
- protecting your mental health
Hear more from Tatiana Oliveira Simonian about embracing silence in her Ted Talk. Learning how to embrace silence may sound hard for someone immersed in the music industry. However, Tatiana has become an expert at it. Through a thought-provoking and witty talk, she will share her personal story and some tips on why she believes it’s important to learn to love the discomfort of silence.
Thursday Jan 28, 2021
Thursday Jan 28, 2021
Join our host Shari Simpson (HR Program Manager, Paylocity), and guests Lauren Rivera-Haire (HR Business Partner, Paylocity) and Jess Serafin (Benefits Program Specialist, Paylocity) as they talk through the importance of focusing on personal wellness for yourself and for your employees.
Wednesday Jan 20, 2021
Wednesday Jan 20, 2021
Join our host Shari Simpson (HR Program Manager, Paylocity), and guest Ghadeer Laws (HR Business Partner, Paylocity) as they talk through how you can continue to support remote workers.
If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health contact the National Alliance on Mental Illness.
They are the nation's largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.
You can reach them through their helpline at 800-950-NAMI or in crisis you can text "NAMI" to 741741.