HR Works: The Podcast for Human Resources

Guest: Doug Segers, Head of Original Content at Cornerstone In this latest episode of the HR Works Podcast, Cornerstone’s Head of Original Content, Doug Segers, joins to take a closer look at the recent advancements in corporate learning and upskilling in the workforce…not just WHAT learning content is being delivered to employees, but HOW content is being delivered to workers in the modern era. Doug also shares the latest update on a new product Cornerstone OnDemand introduced to the L&D market that is going to be a game changer in the employee experience. Listen to learn more!

Jenn Kischell, VP of Workforce Engagement at Metlife, joins to discuss benefits and compensation, how company culture affects retention, and the importance of a personal touch in leadership.

How do you know if your employees actually trust you? HR Works Showcase returns with another installment from BambooHR‘s podcast series, The Era. Listen as host and BambooHR CEO, Brad Rencher, shares a conversation with Oro Collective's Teresa Mitrovic and the two examine how promoting the shared values of a workforce can build a culture of trust and help overcome many workplace challenges.

Today, it’s more important than ever for CEOs and HR managers to show their emotions at work and be vulnerable with their employees. If you aren’t sure what to do or where to start, you’re in for a treat. I’m joined by Laura Putnam, workplace wellbeing expert, international public speaker, CEO and founder of Motion Infusion and creator of Managers on the Move, a leading well-being provider. She is also author of Workplace Wellness That Works and it’s all about why CEOs should show their emotions and be vulnerable with their employees. Listen in as we discuss why leaders need to lead by example if they want to create a workplace culture that is compassionate, caring, and vulnerable, why it's more important than ever to create a workplace culture where employees feel safe, secure, and heard, why employee-wellbeing is critical to a business’s bottom line, and more.

Guest: Neil Khaund, President and CEO of The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS) In this latest episode of the HR Works Podcast, Neil Khaund, the President and CEO of The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS), checks in for a conversation regarding the value in building a culture of leadership development. Tune in as we discuss some of the practical ways that organizations can create a culture of leadership development and Neil shares why this current era is tailormade for building a mentorship program. And in case you missed it, check out Neil's first visit to the HR Works Podcast on episode 176 (Hiring the Gen Z Advantage).

For Veterans’ Day episode, Roxanne Petraeus, Co-Founder and CEO of Ethena, joins to discuss how her military service shaped her leadership style, the importance of being proactive, how to make mandatory training engaging and effective, and much more.

Guest: Jake Wood, Founder and CEO of Groundswell As Veterans Day approaches and the nation takes an opportunity to honor those who have bravely served in the military, we are presenting a very special mini-episode of the HR Works Podcast and picking up our recent conversation with Jake Wood, the founder and CEO of Groundswell and accomplished Marines veteran. Leading a scout sniper unit through deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan, Jake brings immense experience and insight into the advantages, and even some challenges, that face veterans as they leave active duty and enter into the workforce. Listen as Jake shares some of the unique, intangible skills that veterans possess and can bring into a role, as well as some great ways for HR leaders and organizations to support their veteran colleagues.

In the latest episode of A Seat at the Table, I’m joined by Adam Probolsky, an opinion researcher and President of Probolsky Research. With DEI and workplace satisfaction being critical topics for HR leaders and organizations, Adam is also here to discuss recent data on how important diverse hiring is to employees and the public. Listen in as we discuss how HR leaders and organizations can use quantitative data to engage employees with an emphasis on DEI, how they can maximize internal opinion research to implement diversity, inclusion, or other company policies, as well as how fostering inclusion and belonging starts with listening and more.

A recent Bank of America survey found that 84% of employers now believe that offering financial wellness tools can help reduce employee attrition. Brandon Weber, CEO of Nava Benefits, joins to discuss the importance of financial wellness, how to develop a financial wellness program, and best practices to help employees manage financial stress.

Guest: Jake Wood, Founder and CEO of Groundswell In this latest episode of the HR Works Podcast, we look at the impact of volunteering and philanthropy on organizations with Jake Wood, the founder and CEO of Groundswell. A Marines veteran, Jake brings unique perspective through his time leading a scout sniper unit, building and leading Team Rubicon, widely considered one of America’s leading nonprofits, and now leading Groundswell, which he started with the goal of decentralizing philanthropy. Learn how organizations can modernize their approach to corporate giving, and why philanthropy and volunteerism should be high your organization’s priority list going into 2023. For more on Groundswell, visit https://groundswell.io/