PCTY Talks: HR, People and Culture

Developing Emotional Intelligence in HR Teams with Bethany Adams

It's no secret that emotional intelligence (EI) is a key ingredient to success. After all, how can you lead and inspire others if you can't relate to them emotionally? Join Bethany Adams and host Shari Simpson as they discuss what exactly emotional intelligence is and how you can develop it in yourself and your team.

Guest: Bethany J. Adams, MA, SHRM-SCP, Associate Director - Marketing & Strategy, Villanova University

Bethany Adams has more than 15 years of experience in HR and education.  She began her career working in training and development and HR in the restaurant and retail industries. She has experience in both small, privately-owned businesses and large, Fortune 500 organizations. Bethany holds a BA in Psychology, MA in Organizational Management, and the SHRM-SCP certification.  She currently teaches at Villanova University and serves as the Associate Director of Marketing & Strategy for the Villanova Graduate Programs in Human Resource Development.  Bethany has spoken at a wide variety of HR & education conferences throughout the country on topics including strategic HR, design thinking, diversity, equity, and inclusion, and emotional intelligence.  Bethany hosts an HR podcast called HR Tea.

Mentioned in the episode:

• Book: No Hard Feelings: https://amzn.to/3HimeK0
• Book: Atlas of the Heart: https://amzn.to/3P50UJT
• Brene Brown Podcast: https://brenebrown.com/podcasts/
• Bethany Adams: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethanyjadams/

2023 HR Challenges: What to Expect with John Baldino and Josh Rock

It's hard to believe, but 2023 is just around the corner. In HR circles, that means one thing: time to start preparing for the future! What can you expect over the next few years? Join John Baldino, Josh Rock, and host Shari Simpson as they discuss a few predictions.

 

Guest(s):

John Baldino, President, Humareso

John founded Humareso to strategize with companies to develop plans to manage talent, recruit for skills gaps based on employee inventories, assess markets for growth, develop long-range succession plans and influence a culture of enthusiastic buy-in.  Humareso provides outsourced human resource services, including its flagship HRO plan, which helps businesses save money, increase productivity, and reduce legal risks by providing dedicated HR consulting for compliance, training, performance management, employee relations, workplace management, discipline and other important HR best practices.

John has a Bachelor's degree in English and a Master's degree in HR Development and has 27 years of experience in Human Resources. His areas of expertise include Performance and Change Management, Organizational Development, Leadership Development, etc.

Josh Rock, Talent Acquisition Manager, Nuss Truck Group Inc.

Josh Rock is the Talent Acquisition Manager with Nuss Truck & Equipment in Minnesota. Josh is also the lead moderator of JobHuntChat, the longest weekly job advice chat on Twitter for the past 11 years. Josh’s infectious energy and enthusiasm for career advancement & discovery lead him to speak to scores of colleges and job-seeking groups across the US.

 

Mentioned in the episode:

• Humareso: https://humareso.com/
• Nuss Truck Group Inc: https://www.nussgrp.com/

 

2023 California Labor Law Updates with Kim Gusman

In case you were hiding under a rock last year, California passed some major workplace legislation that will impact how managers and HR professionals operate in the Golden State. Join Kim Gusman and host Shari Simpson as they recap what you need to know as we head into 2023.

Guest: Kim (Parker) Gusman is the President and CEO of the California Employers Association (CEA). 

Kim is an experienced HR Generalist, a dynamic speaker and a proven leader who has been successfully leading CEA since 2002. Thoroughly immersed in human resources and operations for over 25 years, Kim has various HR experiences in retail, insurance, and manufacturing environments.  Kim exhibits her comprehensive bank of knowledge and crystal-clear strategic guidance with CEA members and staff daily.

Kim earned her BA degree in Business Administration, with a minor in Human Resources, at the University of Puget Sound. 

In addition to her role as CEO at CEA, Kim is a founding member of the Employers Association of America.  She is an active member of the California Society of Association Executives (CalSAE), where she serves on their Board of Directors and their Capital Region Council.  Active with workforce development boards, she served on the Sacramento Works Board from 2004-2018. 

Mentioned in the episode:

• California Employers Association: https://www.employers.org/

Retaining Women in the Workplace with Jess Von Bank

There's been much talk lately about the gender wage gap, and rightly so. However, another issue that deserves more attention is the retention of women in the workplace. Too often, women leave their jobs or switch careers because they feel stalled or unsupported. Listen in as Jess Von Bank and host Shari Simpson talk about supporting and retaining women in the workplace.

Guest: Jess Von Bank, Head of Brand Strategy, Leapgen

Jess Von Bank is an 18-year industry veteran and impassioned evangelist of the modern candidate and employee experience. As both a former recruiting practitioner and an expert in bringing TA Tech and HCM vendor solutions to market, Jess looks to broaden their executive mindset to better design and deliver a workforce experience that exceeds the expectations of talent and the needs of the business.

Jess offers specialized expertise in talent acquisition, recruitment marketing, employer branding, DEI&B, brand-building, and storytelling.

Jess is the Head of Marketing for Leapgen, a digital transformation company shaping the Now of Work. She also runs the Now of Work, Leapgen’s global community for HR, Talent, and workforce experience professionals. 

Jess is an active community emcee, ambassador for women’s and girls’ organizations, and President of Diverse Daisies, a nonprofit for girls’ enrichment and empowerment. She lives in Minneapolis, where she races for free swag and raises her 3 daughters.

Mentioned in the episode:

• Leapgen: https://www.leapgen.com/

 

Disrupt Your Thinking: Innovation in HR with Jason Averbook

The business world moves fast. The only way to stay ahead of the competition is to constantly think about new ways to disrupt your industry. But even if you're always coming up with new ideas, there's a good chance you'll eventually hit a wall. That's because your competitors are probably doing the same thing. How can you keep breaking through and staying ahead? Listen in as Jason Averbook and host Shari Simpson talk about disrupting your thinking as an HR leader and why it's crucial to stay ahead of the competition.

Guest: Jason Averbook, Co-founder and CEO, Leapgen

Jason Averbook is a leading analyst, thought leader and consultant in the area of human resources, the future of work and the impact technology have on that future. He is the Co-founder and CEO of Leapgen, a digital transformation company helping organizations shape their future workplace by broadening executive mindset to rethink how to better design and deliver employee services that meet the expectations of the workforce and the needs of the business.

Prior to founding Leapgen, Jason served as the CEO of The Marcus Buckingham Company (TMBC). In 2005, he co-founded Knowledge Infusion LLC and served as its CEO until 2012, when the company was sold to Appirio. He has also held senior leadership roles at PeopleSoft and Ceridian Corporation. Jason has more than 20 years of experience in the HR and technology industries and has collaborated with industry-leading companies in transforming their HR organizations into strategic partners.

Jason has been recognized globally as one of the top 3 thought leaders around HR technology and the future of work.

AWARDS & RECOGNITIONS:

Human Resource Executive | Named top 100 HR Tech Influencers

People Hum | Top 70 HR Tech Thought Leaders

Mentioned in the episode:

• Leapgen: https://www.leapgen.com/

 

 

Data Driven Recruitment Strategy with Lance Sapera

As a business leader, you know that data is power. You use analytics to make strategic decisions about where to allocate your resources, how to grow your business, and what new products or services to offer. So why wouldn't you use data to drive your recruiting strategy? Listen in as Lance Sapera and host Shari Simpson discuss how using data to drive your recruiting efforts can make your recruiting more efficient.

Guest: Lance Sapera , Vice President of Talent Acquisition, Talend

Lance shares the work of transforming the data space for talent acquisition to streamline processes and make it easier for businesses to find the people they need. He is purpose-driven and passionate about working with great people. An innovator and developer of high-performance teams and people in technology, cyber security, fitness, and the military, He knows how to engage and hire talent that drives enduring growth and productivity. He has a strong reputation for collaborative problem-solving and completing tough challenges. Purpose-driven and passionate about working with great people, Lance’s “Mission first. People always.” mindset drives difference-making results for team members and the company.

An innovator and developer of high-performance teams and people in technology, cyber security, fitness and the military, he knows how to engage and hire talent that drives enduring growth and productivity. Collectively, leaders and peers agree that he has a strong reputation for collaborative problem-solving and completing tough challenges.

Lance is also passionate about supporting veterans and military spouses transitioning to the private sector.

Mentioned in the episode:

• Talend: https://www.talend.com/

 

Fostering Engaged, Connected Employees with Technology with Nicole Sloane

There's no doubt that technology has changed the way HR works. But have you ever stopped to ask yourself how it's changed how employees work? According to a study by PwC, 84 percent of global executives say that their organization is either "very" or "somewhat" digitized, and 49 percent say that they've seen an increase in employee productivity due to digital tools. Listen in as Nicole Sloane and host Shari Simpson discuss using technology to create a more engaged and connected workforce.

Guest: Nicole Sloane, CEP, Employee Experience Leader, Kimberly-Clark Corporation

Nicole Sloane is the Employee Experience Leader on the Global HR Operations Team for Kimberly-Clark Corporation, whose trusted brands are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries and locations. Nicole is a frequent speaker at events and on podcasts related to HR technology and employee experience. She was HR Transformation Project Lead during Kimberly-Clark’s global HR transformation and led the digital experience workstream to implement key foundational technology to support the HR service delivery model. Prior to that, she was the Global Stock Plan Manager with responsibility for the overall management of the global equity plan, which delivers awards to employees in over 50 countries.

During her 25 years with Kimberly-Clark Corporation, and prior to managing the global equity plan, Nicole held positions in Corporate Compensation, Domestic & Global Mobility, North American Payroll, and Benefits Finance. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting from Carson-Newman University and earned the Certified Equity Professional designation. She previously served on the Global Equity Organization Board of Directors for 7 years and chaired that board for 2 years.

Mentioned in the episode:

• Kimberly-Clark Corporation: https://www.kimberly-clark.com/en-us/

 

Creating Employee Personas with Mary Kaplan

Do you know what your employees want? You should if you want them to stick around. Research shows that creating employee personas can help you understand what makes your people happy in their jobs. Listen in as Mary Kaplan and host Shari Simpson discuss the how and why behind creating employee personas.

Guest: Mary Kaplan, Product Marketing Manager, LumApps

Mary helps companies discover more effective ways to communicate and collaborate and improve HR processes and company culture through their employee experience platform. Mary works with HR and Chief Communications Officers, along with other executives and business stakeholders, to help reduce silos of information within their businesses through personalized communications. She focuses on delivering assets and collateral in collaboration with LumApps' leadership team to demonstrate the value of LumApps. She also helps mentor and train new team members in the Austin office.

Mentioned in the episode:

• LumApps: https://www.lumapps.com/