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- 68. HR Like a Boss with Bridgette Klein
We are so happy to be finishing this season of HR Like a Boss with the person who helped it come to be, Willory's Director of Marketing, Bridgette Klein! During her interview, Bridgette tells the story of how the HR Like a Boss book and podcast began. She also gives amazing HR insight from a marketing perspective and discusses the gift of feedback, elevating the concept of HR, and the benefits of investing in technology.
About Bridgette
Having moved considerably often in her youth, Bridgette Klein learned three important things:How to be enthusiastic about changeAsk a lot of questionsSimple machines three times in third grade.While she doesn’t utilize simple machines in her professional life, her enthusiasm, inquisitive nature, and passion for the number three, have served her well as Willory’s director of marketing. As a member of the Willory team since 2014, she has focused on the strategic marketing efforts of Willory while overseeing the day-to-day marketing efforts, brand reputation, and customer advocacy. Prior to Willory, she worked in communications for a regionally renowned art museum, handling their social media, a quarterly publication, and media relations. Bridgette is a graduate from Hiram College with a double major in studio art and communications. She has explored how digital media can impact organizational relationships through her graduate studies at Kent State University. Bridgette is passionate about learning from others and helping professionals nurture their opportunities.About HR Like a Boss
HR Like a Boss centers around the concept that with the right passion to be and think different, HR and business professionals can do amazingly awesome HR. People who do HR like a boss understand business concepts, what makes people tick, and how to approach HR as more than a compliance or cost center. This podcast builds the foundation for John Bernatovicz's upcoming book, "HR Like a Boss." If you're ready to take your HR career to the next level, this is the podcast for you. Share any comments with [email protected].25 min - 67. HR Like a Boss with Jamie Myers
What better guest to have on our Second to last episode of our Second season of HR Like a Boss, than Willory's employee #2, Jamie Myers! Jamie is part of Willory's staffing team, and on this podcast she discusses the trend of job-seekers searching for hybrid or 100% remote job opportunities, as well as the benefits of immediate feedback, and HR's purpose to be the voice of the employees.
About Jamie
Jamie joined Willory in 2011 as employee #2. Jamie has had the pleasure to work within various departments at Willory. Starting in marketing and business development, moving to client relations and staffing and–she’s truly been able to view the company as a whole, allowing her to understand all Willory processes from beginning to end.Jamie holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from The Ohio State University, receiving her education in Marketing from the prestigious Fisher College of Business. During her time at Ohio State, Jamie was also a member of several student organizations and actively involved in the Columbus community. In December 2014 Jamie received her Professional in Human Resources (PHR) certification and obtained her SHRM Certified Professional (SHRM-CP) designation in January of 2015.A native of Springfield, Ohio, Jamie steadfastly values her faith, family, and a strong work ethic.About HR Like a Boss
HR Like a Boss centers around the concept that with the right passion to be and think different, HR and business professionals can do amazingly awesome HR. People who do HR like a boss understand business concepts, what makes people tick, and how to approach HR as more than a compliance or cost center. This podcast builds the foundation for John Bernatovicz's upcoming book, "HR Like a Boss." If you're ready to take your HR career to the next level, this is the podcast for you. Share any comments with [email protected].
21 min - 66. HR Like a Boss with Lisa Mamula
On this week's continuation of the HR Like a Boss interviews with Willory, we are so happy to be joined by our Director of Staffing, Lisa Mamula! With her vast knowledge and experience in HR and Staffing, Lisa explains trends and difficulties companies have endured while attracting and retaining talent and ways to overcome them. She also discusses the importance of leaning into new technology, investing in training and development, and so much more!
About Lisa
Lisa joined Willory as part of the firm’s acquisition of the staffing division of The Human Resource Department, Inc. (THRD), over the years she’s had a multitude of roles. Lisa is currently focused on the client experience through her role as Director of Staffing. She has over twenty years of staffing experience with a balanced approach to managing her client and consultant relationships. Lisa held prior HR Generalist and Specialist roles with prominent organizations in manufacturing, distribution, and retail. Her practical knowledge of HR has allowed her to effectively relate to the professionals she works with on a daily basis. Not to mention, she has a unique perspective and deep understanding of each client’s specific hiring needs.Lisa holds a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration with a major in Human Resources Management from Kent State University. Additionally, she has earned her active PHR certification. Living in Hudson, Ohio, Lisa spends her free time with family and friends and enjoys traveling and golf.About HR Like a Boss
HR Like a Boss centers around the concept that with the right passion to be and think different, HR and business professionals can do amazingly awesome HR. People who do HR like a boss understand business concepts, what makes people tick, and how to approach HR as more than a compliance or cost center. This podcast builds the foundation for John Bernatovicz's upcoming book, "HR Like a Boss." If you're ready to take your HR career to the next level, this is the podcast for you. Share any comments with [email protected].20 min - 65. HR Like a Boss with Jenn Forgac
We're nearing the end of the second season of HR Like a Boss, and to finish off this amazing season, we are excited to continue our series of interviewing the Willory team with Jenn Forgac! Jenn is an HR Generalist at Willory, with over 15 years of experience, and in the words of John Bernatovicz she is "one of the kindest and smartest HR professionals that I know." Hear her insights on hiring and recruiting, EQ, and all things HR on this episode of HR Like a Boss!
About Jenn
Almost since Willory’s founding, Jennifer (Jenn) Forgac, PHR, SHRM-CP, has been a friend of the firm and officially joined Willory in September 2021 as an HR Generalist. For Willory, Jenn manages our internal talent attraction, onboarding, professional development, and student programs. For over 15 years, Jenn has worked as a HR generalist and business partner in organizations ranging from for-profit to non-profit, and small business to fortune 500 companies. She has a decade of HR leadership experience, primarily in the non-profit sector. Jenn graduated from Immaculata University in 2005 with a B.A. in Psychology and a minor in Business Administration. She continuously seeks out opportunities to learn and grow as an HR practitioner and is dedicated to creating great work experiences for everyone. Jenn earned and has maintained her PHR (2010) and SHRM-CP (2015) certifications. Jenn is passionate about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. She is a graduate of the Diversity Center of Northeast Ohio’s LeadDIVERSITY program. She holds a Certificate of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the Workplace from the University of South Florida’s Corporate Training and Professional Education. Originally from Wilmington, DE, she moved to the greater Cleveland area with her husband in 2012. Together they have two young children. When Jenn is not practicing HR, you will probably find her in the garden, jogging, or hiking trails in the Cleveland Metroparks. If you’re looking to geek out about D&D and Star Wars, just ask Jenn!About HR Like a Boss
HR Like a Boss centers around the concept that with the right passion to be and think different, HR and business professionals can do amazingly awesome HR. People who do HR like a boss understand business concepts, what makes people tick, and how to approach HR as more than a compliance or cost center. This podcast builds the foundation for John Bernatovicz's upcoming book, "HR Like a Boss." If you're ready to take your HR career to the next level, this is the podcast for you. Share any comments with [email protected].15 min - 64. HR Like a Boss with Bob Haas
Let's talk about recruiting! On this episode of HR Like a Boss, we're joined by Bob Haas, Willory's Sales Manager, who just recently celebrated his 11th year at Willory! Bob's focus has been on recruiting since early in his career, and on this podcast, he deep dives into challenges recruiters face, ways to overcome those challenges, and how being flexible can help you find top talent.
About Bob
When your corporation is in need to fill positions with respected, skilled and dynamic candidates, Bob is your guide. His desire to become a professional recruiter began when he was fresh out of College from Kent State University, where he received his Bachelors of Science degree in Business Management and Marketing. Following his college internships with Centsible Water and Willory, Bob’s aspirations were confirmed. He was determined to work hard at becoming the best recruiter he could possibly be. “Selfless” is a one word description of Bob. To Bob, success is defined as seeing other people prosper and achieve their own objectives. He spends his work days researching and coming up with the best candidates for our clients, all while helping candidates make life-changing decisions. Candidates look up to Bob as their own personal employment confidante. Whether Bob is networking for Willory or finding small ways to improve his relationship with his family and / or wife, Natasha. Bob is a competitive sort, which serves his clients well. Growing up with two brothers and participating in numerous outdoor activities including golf and snowboarding probably had a hand in that.About HR Like a Boss
HR Like a Boss centers around the concept that with the right passion to be and think different, HR and business professionals can do amazingly awesome HR. People who do HR like a boss understand business concepts, what makes people tick, and how to approach HR as more than a compliance or cost center. This podcast builds the foundation for John Bernatovicz's upcoming book, "HR Like a Boss." If you're ready to take your HR career to the next level, this is the podcast for you. Share any comments with [email protected].21 min - 63. HR Like a Boss with Christie Engler
Continuing our HR Like a Boss interviews with Willory, we are delighted to be joined by one of the newest additions to the Willory team, Christie Engler, our Director of People Operations and Culture! During her interview, Christie explains how HR is more subjective than objective, how one can be professional with their co-workers but also vulnerable, and how imperative it is that HR knows all the mechanics of what they do to be able to do amazingly awesome HR.
About Christie
Christie is an energetic, passionate HR leader with 15+ years of hands-on practitioner experience. She is dedicated to making the employment experience the best it can be for all people. She has worked with small businesses in a variety of industries, including manufacturing, construction, non-profit, healthcare, and hospitality. In addition, she works to advance the HR profession. She started a blog, 'Living in the Gray' in 2019 and serves as a mentor to students pursuing HR-related degrees. Christie also speaks at various HR conferences around the country and feels it is important to pay it forward and assist the next generation of HR professionals.About HR Like a Boss
HR Like a Boss centers around the concept that with the right passion to be and think different, HR and business professionals can do amazingly awesome HR. People who do HR like a boss understand business concepts, what makes people tick, and how to approach HR as more than a compliance or cost center. This podcast builds the foundation for John Bernatovicz's upcoming book, "HR Like a Boss." If you're ready to take your HR career to the next level, this is the podcast for you. Share any comments with [email protected].18 min - 62. HR Like a Boss with Ingrid Arko
As we near the end of the second season of HR Like a Boss, we are excited to finish off the season by getting to know some of our very own Willory team members! Beginning with Ingrid Arko, Payroll Consultant for Willory, who has worked in payroll for the past 24 years. Hear her insights and advice on all things HR on this week's episode!
About Ingrid
Hello, my name is Ingrid Arko, and I am a Payroll Consultant for Willory. I have worked in the Cleveland area, in payroll for the past 24 years. I have enjoyed educating myself through the American Payroll Association, ADP and with the experiences of working and learning with my supervisors, coworkers and friends. I have processed multi-state bi-weekly and semi-monthly payrolls through ADP, Ceridian, and Workday systems. Worked on eliminating payroll tax penalties to uncover discrepancies in recovering significant amounts of time and money in incorrectly paid taxes. Worked with timekeeping integrations from Etime to Replicon and HR systems such as Success Factors and Epicor. I enjoy sharing my knowledge with others so that they can be better at what they do. It gives me great satisfaction to work with others and help clients.About HR Like a Boss
HR Like a Boss centers around the concept that with the right passion to be and think different, HR and business professionals can do amazingly awesome HR. People who do HR like a boss understand business concepts, what makes people tick, and how to approach HR as more than a compliance or cost center. This podcast builds the foundation for John Bernatovicz's upcoming book, "HR Like a Boss." If you're ready to take your HR career to the next level, this is the podcast for you. Share any comments with [email protected].18 min - 61. HR Like a Boss with Erin Demos
On this episode of HR Like a Boss we are joined by Erin Demos! She shares her insights on all things human resources from her 20 years of experience in the field. During her interview, she explains how HR's purpose is to be the caretaker of culture, to question policies and the status quo, and to always look for positive intent in your people's actions.
About Erin
Erin Demos is the VP of People@RATIONAL for RATIONAL North America. She has direct responsibility for HR functions for RATIONAL USA, with oversight of HR topics in RATIONAL Canada and RATIONAL Mexico. Erin is thrilled to be working at a company full of passionate, customer-focused individuals. She is a 20-year veteran of human resources functions and responsibilities at mid-sized companies, working her way up from receptionist into her current role. Erin’s HR passions are training, onboarding, and ensuring each employee understands their connection and value to the organization. She has her B.A. in International Relations from Centre College, and in 2020 completed her SHRM-SCP certification, which was not only a personal validation of her years of experience but also a reminder about the challenges of adult education!About HR Like a Boss
HR Like a Boss centers around the concept that with the right passion to be and think different, HR and business professionals can do amazingly awesome HR. People who do HR like a boss understand business concepts, what makes people tick, and how to approach HR as more than a compliance or cost center. This podcast builds the foundation for John Bernatovicz's upcoming book, "HR Like a Boss." If you're ready to take your HR career to the next level, this is the podcast for you. Share any comments with [email protected].31 min - 60. HR Like a Boss with Kevin Campbell
Doing HR Like a Boss is as easy as ABC according to our guest, Kevin Campbell. In this episode, Kevin explains why doing amazingly awesome HR is about being action-oriented, business-relevant, and conversation-based. He also goes in-depth about how HR should go about giving and receiving constructive feedback, and how we should look at doing HR through the lens of customer experience.
About Kevin
Kevin G. Campbell, M.A. is an Employee Experience Scientist at Qualtrics and also a Founder of Lifted Leadership, LLC where he coaches Fortune 500 executives on how to acquire, develop and retain their most valuable asset: their people. He’s spent the last decade of his career building leaders and teams for companies like Stryker, PF Chang’s, Amazon, etc, and has worked for Deloitte and Gallup as a consultant. Before founding Lifted Leadership, Kevin served as a Lead People Scientist for Culture Amp where he helped organizations like Airbnb, Palo Alto Networks, and ServiceNow reinvent and optimize their performance management and employee engagement initiatives. Kevin also served as a Workplace Consultant and Executive Strengths Coach for Deloitte Human Capital and the Gallup Organization where he helped coach leaders from companies like Stryker, P.F. Chang’s, US Bank, Amazon, CH2M (now Jacob’s), and PayPal leverage their unique individual talents into greater performance. As a certified coach, Kevin has logged over 1,000 hours of paid executive coaching and workshop facilitation sessions. As a coach, he makes use of a variety of psychometric assessment tools and feedback techniques to identify and coach high-potential, high-performance next-generation leaders. Prior to his career in the industry, Kevin received a Master’s in Organizational Psychology where he studied under Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi, co-founder of Positive Psychology and the first researcher to recognize and name the mental state of flow—the optimal experience of total engagement.About HR Like a Boss
HR Like a Boss centers around the concept that with the right passion to be and think different, HR and business professionals can do amazingly awesome HR. People who do HR like a boss understand business concepts, what makes people tick, and how to approach HR as more than a compliance or cost center. This podcast builds the foundation for John Bernatovicz's upcoming book, "HR Like a Boss." If you're ready to take your HR career to the next level, this is the podcast for you. Share any comments with [email protected].25 min - 59. HR Like a Boss with Matthew Kutz
Matthew Kutz, award-winning author, educator, and researcher, joins this new episode of HR Like a Boss! Hear him explain the complex concepts of Contextual Intelligence and 3D Thinking, and how anyone in HR can implement these ideas into their everyday work life.
About Matthew
Matthew Kutz, Ph.D. is a Clinical Professor at Florida International University. He is an award-winning author, award-winning educator, and award-winning researcher. Dr. Kutz was a Fulbright Scholar in the Medical Sciences and Visiting Research Fellow to Gold Coast University Hospital and Griffith University School of Medicine in Queensland, Australia. He earned his Ph.D. in Global Leadership and in his book Contextual Intelligence: How Thinking in 3D Can Help Resolve Complexity, Uncertainty and Ambiguity, was honored with a Leadership Book Award for Innovation and Cutting-Edge Perspective. He has been a featured guest on TV, podcasts, and radio (when it was a thing), he is a TEDx Speaker, and consults with Fortune 500 and multinational corporations on leadership development and Contextual Intelligence.About HR Like a Boss
HR Like a Boss centers around the concept that with the right passion to be and think different, HR and business professionals can do amazingly awesome HR. People who do HR like a boss understand business concepts, what makes people tick, and how to approach HR as more than a compliance or cost center. This podcast builds the foundation for John Bernatovicz's upcoming book, "HR Like a Boss." If you're ready to take your HR career to the next level, this is the podcast for you. Share any comments with [email protected].29 min
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