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Supporting Mental Health - How One Person Can Make a Difference May 04, 2022

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529 - Supporting Mental Health - How One Person Can Make a Difference Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish McFarlane Guest: Maya Smith, Executive Director, Born This Way Foundation This episode of At Work in America is sponsored by Paychex, one of the leading providers of HR, payroll, retirement, and insurance solutions for businesses of all sizes. Nearly one-third of U.S. employees say their work schedule still remains unpredictable as a result of the pandemic, a factor they report as having a significant effect on their overall well-being – from causing financial stress, to feeling disconnected from family friends. And, this appears to be affecting younger generations the most.To learn more about these findings, and how you can optimize work scheduling to help better support your employees, visit payx.me/schedules today. This week, we met with Maya Smith from Born This Way Foundation, to discuss new research that addresses the importance of mental health support and resources. - Lady Gaga's vision when creating Born This Way Foundation with her mother, Cynthia Germonatta - How the pandemic has altered how we experience work, school, and community. - The Be There Certificate - learn how to support someone in their mental health journey - Results from Born This Way Foundation, surrounding what different generations want from their workplaces Thank you, Maya, for joining the show today! Remember to subscribe to the HR Happy Hour wherever you get your podcasts.

Secrets to Longevity in the Workplace from legend Shirley Norris (age 92) Apr 26, 2022

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528 - Secrets to Longevity in the Workplace from legend Shirley Norris (age 92) Hosts: Trish McFarlane, Karen Steed Guest: Shirley Norris, Transportation Project Manager, MoDOT This episode of At Work in America is sponsored by Paychex, one of the leading providers of HR, payroll, retirement, and insurance solutions for businesses of all sizes. Nearly one-third of U.S. employees say their work schedule still remains unpredictable as a result of the pandemic, a factor they report as having a significant effect on their overall well-being – from causing financial stress, to feeling disconnected from family friends. And, this appears to be affecting younger generations the most.To learn more about these findings, and how you can optimize work scheduling to help better support your employees, visit payx.me/schedules today. This week, we met with Shirley Norris from MoDOT, to talk about changes in the workplace through time. - As the oldest full-time employee in Missouri, Shirley shared a little about how she got started in engineering - Hurdles faced getting into college, and navigating a male dominated field - Changes she has seen in the workforce over the years - The importance of Women in Leadership, and her advice for young women especially in STEM careers - Teamwork, and how we all make a difference Thank you, Shirley, for joining the show today! Remember to subscribe to the HR Happy Hour wherever you get your podcasts. For career opportunities at MoDOT, check out their website https://mocareers.mo.gov/hiretrue/mo/transportation/index.html

How to Turn the Great Resignation into the Great Attraction Apr 19, 2022

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527 - How to Turn the Great Resignation into the Great Attraction Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish McFarlane Guest: Nagaraj Nadendla, SVP of Development at Oracle Cloud HCM This week, we met with Nagaraj Nadendla from Oracle Cloud HCM, to discuss the Great Attraction trend as a continuation of the Great Resignation. - What is the Great Attraction and how will it change the way organizations find talent? - How organizations need to respond to these changes - How technology can help with the transition Thank you, Nagaraj, for joining the show today! Remember to subscribe to the HR Happy Hour wherever you get your podcasts.

Inclusion Crusade 5 - Protecting Black Women in the Workplace – part 3 Apr 07, 2022

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Inclusion Crusade 5 - Protecting Black Women in the Workplace – part 3 Host: Sarah Morgan Guest: Dr. Kimya Nuru Dennis, Founder and CEO of 365 Diversity Part 3 of this episode of the Inclusion wraps up a series for Black History Month 2022 focused on Black women in the HR and DEI space who’ve faced threats, loss of employment, and more following viral online incidents. Dr. Kimya Nuru Dennis is a community advocate, sociologist and criminologist, educator, and researcher who connects with local, national, and international communities, schools, businesses, and organizations. Born and raised in the city of Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Dennis lived in North Carolina for 17 years and now lives in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Dennis is the Founder and CEO of 365 Diversity. Her company helps change policies and actions, curriculum and class materials for K-12 schools and colleges-universities. This includes changing academic programs, career training, policies and evaluations for medical and health schools, medical and health organizations, and medical and health facilities.

Supporting Veterans in the Workplace Apr 05, 2022

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526 - Supporting Veterans in the Workplace Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish McFarlane Guest: Graig Paglieri, CEO of Randstad Technologies Group U.S. This episode of the HR Happy Hour is brought to you by Paychex, one of the leading providers of HR, payroll, retirement, and software solutions for businesses of all sizes. The COVID-19 pandemic has completely changed how many people work, leaving millions of job seekers reevaluating their priorities and making it vital for employers to find new ways to keep them supported and engaged. That’s why Paychex surveyed more than 600 HR leaders and more than 2,000 employees at different-sized businesses across the U.S. to find out what employers are getting wrong when it comes to the needs of their workforce. What they found was a large discrepancy between what employees want, and what employers think they want, when it comes to their organizations. For a look at why employees say they’re leaving their current companies, and what you should be thinking about in order to attract and retain talent, download their findings here This week, we met with Graig Paglieri from Randstad Technologies Group U.S., to discuss how to support veterans in the workplace through skilling and career development opportunities. - The transition veterans face entering the civilian workforce - Skills and training programs for military members during the transition - The modernized approach to connect the military and corporate world - How HR and business leaders can help Thank you, Graig, for joining the show today! Remember to subscribe to the HR Happy Hour wherever you get your podcasts.

Inclusion Crusade 5 - Protecting Black Women in the Workplace - part 2 Mar 31, 2022

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Inclusion Crusade 5 - Protecting Black Women in the Workplace – part 2 Host: Sarah Morgan Guest: Dr. Kimya Nuru Dennis, Founder and CEO of 365 Diversity Part 2 of this episode of the Inclusion kicks off a series for Black History Month 2022 focused on Black women in the HR and DEI space who’ve faced threats, loss of employment, and more following viral online incidents. Dr. Kimya Nuru Dennis is a community advocate, sociologist and criminologist, educator, and researcher who connects with local, national, and international communities, schools, businesses, and organizations. Born and raised in the city of Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Dennis lived in North Carolina for 17 years and now lives in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Dennis is the Founder and CEO of 365 Diversity. Her company helps change policies and actions, curriculum and class materials for K-12 schools and colleges-universities. This includes changing academic programs, career training, policies and evaluations for medical and health schools, medical and health organizations, and medical and health facilities.

Supporting Women in Leadership in 2022 Mar 29, 2022

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525 - Supporting Women in Leadership in 2022 Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish McFarlane Guest: Jason Lioy, Chief People Officer at Dawn Foods This episode of the HR Happy Hour is brought to you by Paychex, one of the leading providers of HR, payroll, retirement, and software solutions for businesses of all sizes. The COVID-19 pandemic has completely changed how many people work, leaving millions of job seekers reevaluating their priorities and making it vital for employers to find new ways to keep them supported and engaged. That’s why Paychex surveyed more than 600 HR leaders and more than 2,000 employees at different-sized businesses across the U.S. to find out what employers are getting wrong when it comes to the needs of their workforce. What they found was a large discrepancy between what employees want, and what employers think they want, when it comes to their organizations. For a look at why employees say they’re leaving their current companies, and what you should be thinking about in order to attract and retain talent, download their findings here This week, we met with Jason Lioy from Dawn Foods, to discuss the importance of supporting women in leadership and building an inclusive workplace and team culture. - Developing skills and strategies that promote leadership - Planned and unplanned consequences of empowering female employees - Importance of leadership accessibility in the workplace - Impacts of this program on team culture To check out Dawn careers, click here Thank you, Jason, for joining the show today! Remember to subscribe to the HR Happy Hour wherever you get your podcasts.

At Work in America - 2022 Oscars Preview and Predictions Show Mar 22, 2022

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524 - At Work in America - 2022 Oscars Preview and Predictions Show Hosts: Steve Boese, Trish McFarlane This episode of the HR Happy Hour is brought to you by Paychex, one of the leading providers of HR, payroll, retirement, and software solutions for businesses of all sizes. The COVID-19 pandemic has completely changed how many people work, leaving millions of job seekers reevaluating their priorities and making it vital for employers to find new ways to keep them supported and engaged. That’s why Paychex surveyed more than 600 HR leaders and more than 2,000 employees at different-sized businesses across the U.S. to find out what employers are getting wrong when it comes to the needs of their workforce. What they found was a large discrepancy between what employees want, and what employers think they want, when it comes to their organizations. For a look at why employees say they’re leaving their current companies, and what you should be thinking about in order to attract and retain talent, download their findings here This week on the HR Happy Hour Show, Steve and Trish return with their Annual Academy Awards Preview and Predictions Show. We will break down all the important Oscar categories – Best Picture, Best Director, Best Leading and Supporting Actor and Actress, Best Documentary and share some commentary, opinions, and predictions on who will walk away with the statues on Sunday night. Thank you, for joining us today! Remember to subscribe to the HR Happy Hour wherever you get your podcasts.

Neurodiversity Hiring: Important Ideas for More Inclusive Organizations Mar 15, 2022

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523 - Neurodiversity Hiring: Important Ideas for More Inclusive Organizations Host: Steve Boese and Trish McFarlane Guests: Tracy Powell-Rudy, Integrate Autism Advisors; Dr. Colin Willis, HireVue Sponsored by: HireVue This week, we spoke with Tracy Powell-Rudy and Dr. Colin Willis about how to expand your organization's hiring capabilities in a neurodiverse world. - How the social process of recruiting can be updated to include neurodiverse candidates - Ways our hiring process has changed through the pandemic - Importance of early intervention for autistic individuals - Gamification of assessments and their use in the hiring process Learn more about hiring in a neurodiverse world here What is the science behind HireVue? Click here Thank you Tracy and Colin, for joining the show today! Remember to subscribe to the HR Happy Hour wherever you get your podcasts.

Inclusion Crusade 5 - Protecting Black Women in the Workplace – part 1 Mar 10, 2022

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Inclusion Crusade 5 - Protecting Black Women in the Workplace – part 1 Host: Sarah Morgan Guest: Dr. Kimya Nuru Dennis, Founder and CEO of 365 Diversity This episode of the Inclusion kicks off a series for Black History Month 2022 focused on Black women in the HR and DEI space who’ve faced threats, loss of employment, and more following viral online incidents. Dr. Kimya Nuru Dennis is a community advocate, sociologist and criminologist, educator, and researcher who connects with local, national, and international communities, schools, businesses, and organizations. Born and raised in the city of Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Dennis lived in North Carolina for 17 years and now lives in Baltimore, Maryland. Dr. Dennis is the Founder and CEO of 365 Diversity. Her company helps change policies and actions, curriculum and class materials for K-12 schools and colleges-universities. This includes changing academic programs, career training, policies and evaluations for medical and health schools, medical and health organizations, and medical and health facilities. Follow Dr. Dennis on Instagram at @365diversity Read Dr. Dennis’s writings on Medium: https://medium.com/kimya-n-dennis Read about Dr. Dennis’s negative experiences on Social Media HERE

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