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In this episode of Arkansas Talent Podcast, we have the pleasure of getting a sneak peek into a high performing Talent Acquisition team at First Orion. We will be getting to know Tyler Schaller and what First Orion has been doing over the last few years to grow and keep talent in the state, mentor and employ new grads, create a people-first mentality focused on culture. 

As an Arkansas native, Tyler Schaller has always found the natural state to be home. After attending the University of Arkansas, she has focused her career on creating intentional, curated experiences through the recruitment, onboarding, and employee life cycles under both privately held and private equity, fast-paced, and fast growing, tech companies. 

Now with First Orion, she’s contributed to enhancing their award-winning culture of putting people first during her 4 years with the company. As the Director of Talent Management at First Orion, she leads their talent acquisition and employee experience initiatives, strategy, and team. This includes hiring and attracting talent to the state of Arkansas, employee engagement & events, championing our volunteering and community initiatives, office amenities & wellness! 

 Tyler is a former Arkansas Business 20-in-their-20’s honoree and is passionate about growing the tech talent presence here in Central Arkansas. 

For more information, staffing, or career advice, get in touch with Chris Chunn and Stephanie Shine via Linkedin. 

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We will be discussing one of the hottest topics over the last couple of years- REMOTE Work. Is it still considered a perk, or now is it a requirement for employees and candidates? 

This continues to be the elephant in the room that people get heated about. Some people believe it is important to be 100% in office for morale and culture, some believe 100% remote is the wave of the future and allows for a better work/life balance, and some believe in a hybrid approach. What is the answer for employees and employers? 

We are going to break down the pros and cons of remote work in today’s episode and also provide our thoughts. 

For more information, staffing, or career advice, get in touch with Chris Chunn and Stephanie Shine via Linkedin. 

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Jennifer Bridges is responsible for the financial operations of OrthoArkansas, including multiple clinic locations, three ambulatory surgery centers, an insurance company and a real estate entity. Bridges joined OrthoAkansas in 2020, bringing with her more than 15 years of accounting, finance and leadership experience. Her background includes experience in private equity, nonprofits and Fortune 500 companies. She is a licensed CPA in Arkansas. She earned her MBA from the University of Arkansas and undergraduate accounting degree from Arkansas Tech University.  Jennifer has been recognized  as the 2022 Arkansas Business Large Private Company CFO of the Year and  2023 AMP Reader's Choice C-Suite Exec of the Year. 

She currently serves as the treasurer of the board of directors for Journey Church–Central Arkansas, the treasurer of the board of directors for OrthoArkansas Insurance Company LLC, the advisory council for Christian Leadership Alliance, and the president of the board of directors for CCU, PA. Jennifer is married to her husband of 13 years, and they share two children. 

For more information, staffing, or career advice, get in touch with Chris Chunn and Stephanie Shine via Linkedin. 

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It seems like over the last few years the most common question that we receive is “Where all of the Accountants?” or “Why is it so hard to hire talent right now?” It's really a good question and we typically tell clients....well, how much time do you have? 

The easy answer is to simply say there is a supply and demand issue, but there is lot more to it! This episode will evaluate all of the reasons why it's so hard to hire right now and answer the question that is on everyone’s mind. We will also share some insight into how to find accounting talent and what they might be looking for in this market. 

For more information, staffing, or career advice, get in touch with Chris Chunn and Stephanie Shine via Linkedin. 

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In our premier episode of Arkansas Talent, Co-Hosts Chris Chunn and Stephanie Shine introduce the Arkansas Talent Podcast, give a background on the hosts, and share what listeners can expect going forward from the show. They also announce their first official content show, Where are all of the Accountants?

For more information, staffing, or career advice, get in touch with Chris Chunn and Stephanie Shine via Linkedin. 

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Intro trailer for The Arkansas Talent Podcast. Welcome to our show! 

For more information, staffing, or career advice, get in touch with Chris Chunn and Stephanie Shine via Linkedin.