Career Compass

Season 7 of Career Compass begins with this interview with Rutgers University SHRM Student Chapter President, Bryce Dupree. Hosts Demetrius Norman and Aly Sharp discuss how Bryce started his HR journey and what he has learned thus far.

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In this episode of Career Compass, co-hosts Kevin Abbed and Aly Sharp speak with William Spencer III about the future of AI in the workplace and the ways that HR professionals can utilize AI to boost productivity in their work.

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In this episode of Career Compass, co-hosts Demetrius Norman and Aly Sharp speak with Dr. Di Ann Sanchez, SHRM-SCP, about the future of work on topics including the 4-day work week, managerial practices, and motivations related to managing multiple generations in the workforce, as well as what employees should know in the continued evolution of how work gets done.

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This episode of Career Compass covers the ins-and-outs of skills-based hiring, including managerial practices, and how this practice improves diversity in workplaces and recent legislation. Hosts Aly Sharp and Demetrius Norman take a deep dive into this talent acquisition shift with the help of some critical resources below:

Skills-Based Hiring Requires Commitment to Change

OPM Releases Skills-Based Hiring Guidance

SHRM Foundation HR Registered Apprenticeship Program (HR RAP)

Opportunity@Work STARs Program

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According to SHRM research, 51% of HR professionals indicate that quiet quitting is a concern, and 36% report that it's actively occurring in their workplace. In this of Career Compass, hosts Vernon Williams and Aly Sharp are joined by India Forster, Associate Manager of Talent Acquisition at Taco Bell Corp. to discuss the various facets of quiet quitting. Throughout the show, you'll learn skills to address quiet quitting, how to prevent quiet quitting before it starts, and discover new terms such as “quiet hiring”.

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Friendships at work help retain employees, but workplace romances can divide teams and are tricky for both the organization and the staff to navigate. In this episode of Career Compass, Hosts Vernon Williams and Kevin Abbed are joined by employment law attorney Louis Lessig to untangle the various aspects of workplace romances. Hear the pros and cons of office romance, appropriate office behaviors and advice for those who are or might become romantically involved with a co-worker.

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Throughout the pandemic, virtual interviews became a necessity, and for a variety of reasons, experts believe they are here to stay, perhaps with some combination of in-person interaction being added. In this episode of Career Compass, hosts Vernon Williams and Demetrius Norman are joined by Ty Smith, Vice President & Director of Permanent Placement Services at Robert Half, to discuss how to excel at virtual interviewing. This episode provides listeners with tips to succeed during virtual interviews, video interviews, and advice for students and emerging professionals interested in beginning a journey to the c-suite.

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Season 6 of Career Compass kicks off with a look back in time, because in order to know where you are going, you must first know where you’ve been. Join hosts Vernon Williams and Aly Sharp alongside HR expert and Utah Tech University faculty member, Dr. Chris Healy, PhD, SHRM-CP, as they take historical look back at the field of Human Resources. During this episode, you'll learn about key pieces of legislation and actions that have shaped the workplace, as well as lessons from the past that remain helpful today.

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Data analytics is one of the most popular and growing focus areas within the field of human resources. HR was once reliant on instinct and intuition, but today, successful organizations are using complex information gathering tools to implement informed business decisions. In Career Compass' Season 5 finale, hosts Vernon Williams and Aly Sharp speak with Davida Smart, Senior People Analytics Analyst at DocuSign, to discuss everything from day-to-day responsibilities to what courses students should pursue to excel in the field of HR data analytics. 

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66% of workers ages 18-24 ranked learning new skills as the third-most important perk when evaluating new job opportunities. In this episode of Career Compass, hosts Vernon Williams and Kevin Abbed speak with SHRM HR expert Laurie McIntosh on how Training and Development programs are a win-win for the employees and the company. Learn what potential learning opportunities might be available to you or that you can bring to your organization.

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