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The way we work has totally changed in just a generation. Lisa Prior grew up in a company town, at the end of an era. Now, we're all working in what experts call "the new Hollywood model" -- coming together for projects and then disbanding. Lisa tells us why it's crucial to build a depth of connection to help teams find meaning and build relationships.

What sets an organization apart from its competitors? It's all about employee retention, which is tied directly to culture. Meghan M. Biro interviews William Vanderbloemen about his new book, "Culture Wins." He interviewed more than 100 leaders at successful companies to find out why their employees stay and how they've built winning cultures.

What tech will change the way we do business? And how is the tech industry changing (slowly) to bring in more diverse perspectives? Meghan M. Biro interviews Women Who Tech founder Allyson Kapin to talk all things modern tech.

What's the last book you read? Laurie Ruettimann is on #WorkTrends this week to talk about her new project, #HRBookClub, and why she's convinced that every leader needs to read more.

Let's be honest, we don't check our emotions at the door when we start work every day. But most of us aren't very tuned into our emotions. EQ coach Valerie Sargent shares how teams and leaders can work together to build their EQ and improve workplace culture.

Why should leaders care whether employees have fun at work? And how can you build fun into your organization's culture? This week, Meghan talks to "the godfather of fun," Nick Gianoulis, about how to create shared experiences among employees, how to follow the laws of fun, and how to incorporate fun without breaking the bank.

Gravitas has become the newest "it" factor in separating oneself from the pack. People with gravitas stand up, stand out and simply STAND when others may crumble or hide. As you take stock of your professional brand, ask yourself, "do people take me seriously or do I sabotage myself?" Do you need to bump-up your "cred" in order to move things forward in your professional life? On Wednesday, May 31 at 1pm ET #WorkTrends host Meghan M. Biro and special guest Deborah Thomas will be discussing what distinguishes someone with gravitas from someone who lacks it.

Smart companies and leaders are figuring out that rewards and recognition programs have a lasting impact on employees. From a small thank you to quick feedback on a job well done, recognition can improve employee engagement and productivity, as well as help retain top talent. All of which can improve the bottom line. This week on #WorkTrends, host Meghan M. Biro welcomed Salvador Barros, CEO of Tap My Back, and Jason Lauritsen, Keynote Speaker and Best-Selling Author, to the podcast to discuss the barriers to adoption and the value of recognition programs.

Whether you're an employer or an employee, young or aging, health care is a big deal. It's ever-changing and businesses are fighting to keep up with the evolving regulatory landscape and an increased desire from prospective employees to offer some level of health insurance. On Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at 1pm ET, #WorkTrends host Meghan M. Biro and her guests Cristy Rewenko, AVP Wex and Craig Silverstein, Product Manager, Paychex will be discussing how their respective companies forged a successful partnership to deliver unprecedented service to their clients, while enjoying the benefits of their mutual partnership.

Culture is not just an HR "thing", it is a business thing. Culture is the collective mindset and attitude of your staff​,​ ​so ​it impacts​ customer service, retention, and profits. Brands can impact the collective attitude or culture by improving the employee experience​,​ which is based around key considerations such as Values, Selection, Orientation, Recognition, Communication​,​ and Leadership. This week on #WorkTrends host Meghan M. Biro was joined by special guest Shane Green. They discussed culture, customer experience and the impact both have on the employee experience. Here are a few key points Shane shared: The way your employees act defines your brand online A leader must spend time to build culture where people feel a connection by showing care The greatest enemy to tomorrow's success is your past success Great tip: Looking at behavioral skills rather than experience when hiring Did you miss the show? You can listen to the #WorkTrends podcast on our BlogTalk Radio channel here: http://bit.ly/2pUx9yb. You can also check out the highlights of the conversation from our Storify here: Didn't make it to this week's #WorkTrends show? Don't worry, you can tune in and participate in the podcast and chat with us every Wednesday from 1-2pm ET (10-11am PT). Remember, the TalentCulture #WorkTrends conversation continues every day across several social media channels. Stay up-to-date by following our #WorkTrends Twitter stream; pop into our LinkedIn group to interact with other members; or check out our Google+ community. Engage with us any time on our social networks, or stay current with trending World of Work topics on our website or through our weekly email newsletter. Photo Credit: martinlouis2212 Flickr via Compfight cc