The COVID-19 pandemic changed the way that healthcare workers see their jobs. As medical professionals prioritize flexible schedules and work-life balance, competition to hire talent is fierce. But with the right techniques, recruiters in the healthcare industry can still be incredibly successful. On this episode of the HR Mavericks podcast, we sat down with HR business partner Cecilia Clark to talk about what it’s like recruiting for healthcare roles, how things have changed in recent years, and the best ways to recruit.

We discussed:

• How the pandemic has taken a toll on healthcare workers

In the past, there’s been a stigma against job hoppers—why hire somebody who might not stay long? But there’s a lot more to job hoppers than meets the eye. On this episode of the HR Mavericks podcast, we talked to Necole Jones, HR director at Webhelp, about why companies shouldn’t shy away from hiring job hoppers. Necole compared job hoppers to grasshoppers; both are fearless and forward-thinking. While you may not know why somebody has switched jobs quickly, you should definitely be aware of what they could bring to the table.

We talked about:

• What the term “job hopper” means

Sometimes, the best way to promote your employer brand and attract candidates is through social media. Other times, it’s through … a newspaper ad? On this episode of the HR Mavericks podcast, Sarah Hughes, corporate compensation advisor at Acher Daniels Midland (ADM), shared some of the things that make recruiting in rural areas unique—for one, newspaper job ads still work. Sarah explained that while recruiting in rural areas has its own challenges, it’s rewarding to see firsthand the outcomes of your work.

During our discussion, we talked about:

• Three things that make recruiting in rural areas challenging

Some people dream about a career in HR, only to find themselves overwhelmed and without support. Others get tossed into an HR role with no experience and little training. For a one-person HR department at a small business, the task of running human resources can be extremely daunting. Thankfully, there are resources out there that can help—including HR communities. On this week’s episode of the HR Mavericks podcast, Stephen Fortuna, Community Organizer at HR Mavericks, shares how communities can benefit everyone from seasoned HR pros to people who don’t even know where to start with HR.

Stephen and I discussed:

• The different backgrounds and experiences that people bring to HR roles

Benefits shouldn’t just be about checking off boxes. Instead, employers should offer the benefits that their people actually want—and need. And according to Spencer Barclay, Founder and CEO at Savology, one of the most impactful things a company can do is offer a financial wellness benefit. When people are stressed about money (and in the current economic climate, who isn’t?) they carry that stress to work. Offering a financial benefit can alleviate that stress, increase employee productivity, and encourage people to remain loyal to their workplace.

During our discussion, we talked about:

• The shifting employer-employee relationship

Visit Spencer’s site to learn more about financial wellness.

The world of HR changes quickly, and those who learn to adapt will ultimately find the most success. On this week’s episode of the HR Mavericks podcast, I talked about the evolution of human resources with Phil Strazzulla, an entrepreneur and investor and the founder of Select Software Reviews. Phil has been in the HR space for a decade, and he started Select Software Reviews to help small businesses make the right decisions about what HR software they should use. That means that Phil has a close-up view of how HR tools and approaches have changed throughout the years.

I talked with Phil about:

• The sheer number of HR tools businesses have to choose from

Looking for a new HR tool? Check out Select Software Reviews for ideas.

Once upon a time, an employer could threaten to fire an employee for not dropping everything to come into work on a Saturday—but not anymore. Today’s employer-employee relationships are drastically different from what they were 10, 20, 30 years ago. As the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the way we work, more and more companies are beginning to realize that if they want their workers to stay, they need to treat them with respect and match their values.

Philip Romm, founder and chief human capital strategist at EliteHR, sees evidence of unwritten employer-employee contracts every day as he advises growing companies about their strategic HR. In this week’s episode of the HR Mavericks podcast, Philip discusses why employer-employee relationships have shifted and gives advice to businesses struggling to keep up with the change.

During our discussion, we talked about:

• The three most recent stages in the employer-employee relationship

Get in touch with Phil via email: [email protected]

How well do employees understand their benefits? Unfortunately, there are many people out there whose knowledge is fuzzy at best. Leslie Carver, CEO at Carver Connections, understands that the world of employee benefits can be difficult to navigate, whether you’re a small business owner, a worker, or part of HR. So she’s developed a technique that helps people understand how to take full advantage of their benefits: storytelling. On this episode of the HR Mavericks podcast, Leslie shared several ideas for using storytelling to take people from “This is so confusing” to “I get it now!”

Leslie and I discussed:

• The power of storytelling throughout history

No matter what type of work you do, you have something in common with every other member of the American workforce: you’re getting a paycheck. Most people are glad when they get their check, but they don’t think much about it. But people like Christine Stolpe know that a lot of work goes into making sure that employees across the country get paid accurately and on time. This week Christine, owner and CEO at Wages Creek, joined us for the HR Mavericks podcast to tell us what Payroll Appreciation Week is all about and how employers and employees alike can get more informed about their paychecks.

Christine and I discussed:

• Why we have Payroll Appreciation Week—and why it’s for every member of the workforce

Whether you’re hoping to get into the HR space, already working in HR, or seeking opportunities to progress in the field, there may come a time when you consider getting certified. But if you’re not familiar with the HR certifications out there, you’ll have questions—a lot of them. Is this for me? How do I justify spending the time and money? What certification do I need to land that dream job?

In this episode of the HR Mavericks podcast, Anthony Howard answers these questions and more. As the founder, CEO, lead facilitator and coach at HR Certified, LLC, Anthony is well-equipped to give advice for anybody considering getting certified.

During this episode, we talked about:

• Who HR certifications are good for—and who they’re not good for

Find Anthony on LinkedIn or send him an email to get in touch!