Career Compass

With employment laws constantly changing, HR professionals need to stay updated on policy and compliance issues that create safe, equitable and productive workplaces. In this episode of Career Compass, hosts Vernon Williams and Aly Sharp are joined by SHRM Knowledge Advisor and HR expert Katie Brennan to discuss the critical role of legal compliance in operating a successful organization, and explore the various federal, state and local labor laws impacting HR employees and organizations, including FMLA, healthcare, employee leave and much more.

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Knowing that high levels of employee engagement promote retention of talent, foster customer loyalty and improve organizational performance, it’s no wonder why companies are focused on the employee experience. In this episode of Career Compass, co-hosts Vernon Williams and Kevin Abbed are joined by people experience guru Eric Garvey to explore employee motivation, engagement and best practices to  retain top talent.

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In March 2022, there were two openings for every unemployed person. The fact is, there is a war for talent and recruiting the best employees has never been more challenging. During this episode of Career Compass, hosts Vernon Williams and Aly Sharp are joined by Senior Manager for Talent Acquisition at ARC, Adrienne Ables-Sinclair as she describes best practices in securing top talent. Other topics detailed in this session include, skills required for pursuing a career in Talent Acquisition, the importance of certification and how to intelligently discuss salary range.

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Compensation and benefits are much more than the salary or wage that an employee earns. Join hosts Kevin Abbed and Aly Sharp, alongside HR industry expert Megan Nail as they explore everything from unique benefits like pet insurance to the importance of expanded mental health coverage. During this episode, learn how employee needs have shifted over the past few years and the role that compensation and benefits plays in impacting the overall organizational strategy.

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With bias in the workplace costing companies billions of dollars, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I), is no longer a catchphrase, it is an imperative. During this show, your hosts Vernon Williams and Aly Sharp are joined by the Senior Diversity Officer of the Carlson School of Management at University of Minnesota, Dr. Angela Spranger as they discuss the rewards and positive impact of working in DE&I, as well as the challenging and changing times that helped inspire inclusive initiatives.

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In this episode of Career Compass, hosts Vernon Williams and Aly Sharp are joined by SHRM CHRO Jim Link to preview the upcoming Season 5 topics and the journey through various human resource career pathways. Link shares stories from his own HR career journey, from intern to member of the C-Suite, highlighting how HR roles such as data analytics, talent acquisitions and training/development are shaping the workplace.

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In this episode of Career Compass, hosts Ledia Dobi and Kevin Abbed are joined by Ryan Becker, HR Manager for Major League Baseball’s Washington Nationals, taking listeners through his journey that began supporting local sports teams to today, serving in a leadership role for a major sports franchise. Along the way, he offers advice and insights for emerging professionals who may be looking to make a career change, as well as overall tips for professional development and expanding your career.

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Hiring the best workforce is not only important for meeting operational goals, but also a critical factor in maintaining an organization's financial solvency. According to SHRM research, the added cost of replacing an employee is consistently 6 to 9 months of their salary, and with employees leaving in record numbers, it’s increasingly important for organizations to develop effective talent acquisition strategies to avoid the deadly cost of deadly and develop effective talent acquisition strategies. In this episode of Career Compass, hosts Vernon Williams and Kevin Abbed speak with HR and talent acquisition expert Shannon Taylor to discuss best practices in evaluating, sourcing, and orienting staff to achieve maximum results. 

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Human resource professionals play an important role in attracting, developing and retaining talent, which is directly tied to an organization’s ability to operate with purpose and achieve results. In this episode of Career Compass, hosts Vernon Williams and Kevin Abbed are joined by Walter Bond. Following his success as a shooting guard in the NBA, Bond is now a motivational speaker recognized for his impactful message, having been recognized by the National Speakers Association and inducted to the Council of Peers Award for Excellence (CPAE) Speaker Hall of Fame in 2015. Additionally, Bond will be appearing at SHRM22 as the conference’s keynote presenter for students. In this conversation, Bond discusses the traits of highly successful HR professionals and highlights the parallels between winning teams and career success. 

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The pandemic prompted many employees to reevaluate their careers and the types of work they want. In fact, 4.35 million U.S. workers quit their jobs in February 2022. Similarly, employers across the board report challenges hiring and retaining talent, providing students and emerging professionals with some exciting opportunities as they launch their careers. In this episode of Career Compass, hosts Vernon Williams and Ledia Dobi are joined by University of Cincinnati Professor and HR scholar Tom Mobley to discuss the present labor force shortage and how students and emerging professionals can take advantage of the existing job market.

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