HR Mavericks

HR Mavericks

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HR Mavericks episodes

  • 48. Building a 5-Star Recruiting Program w/ Heenle Turner

    In this episode, we sat down with Heenle Turner, Vice President of Content and Consulting at the All In Company, to talk about recruiting top talent with planning, clarity, and culture in this applicant-driven climate.

    During our discussion, we talked about:

    • The reason employees leave and what that says about candidate requirements and expectations
  • What common mistakes employers make when recruiting that undermine their efforts to secure top talent
  • What qualities to look for in 5-star candidates that set them apart from all the others
  • How to appeal to the right candidates with specific, clear communication
  • Why a rigorous, data-driven screening and interview process is so important to finding a long-term mutual fit
    • 27 min
  • 47. Increasing Employee Engagement through Communication w/ Tamara Jones

    In this episode, we sat down with Tamara Jones, Senior Human Resources Generalist at the Minnesota Indian Women’s Resource Center, to talk about the rising tide of employee turnover and what small businesses can do to improve retention.

    During our discussion, we talked about:

    • The impact of the pandemic and other factors on employee engagement and the balance between work and home
  • What employees actually matters to employees versus what business owners often think employee’s prioritize
  • Why policies and not just perks stand out to prospective employees
  • What small businesses can do to retain their current employees and bring in talent that stays
  • The role communication and dialogue play at every step of the process when developing policies and practices
  • What steps to take to stay ahead of employee satisfaction and applicant attraction trends
    • 25 min
  • 46. Building a Company Culture by Design w/ Earl Foote

    In this episode, we sat down with Earl Foote, CEO at Nexus IT to talk about the importance of company culture and the value of intentionality when it comes to creating a workplace environment employees can thrive and succeed in.

    During our discussion, we talked about:

    • How words and actions define and redefine company culture
  • Why a healthy, strong culture of trust is important for recruitment and retention now more than ever
  • What it takes to shift default culture to one of intentionality that supports the mission and vision of the company
  • Why leaders can make or break any attempt to shift or maintain workplace culture
  • The benefits and business reason to cultivate a workplace environment where trust and safety take priority in everyday decisions
    • 35 min
  • 45. Developing Effective Leaders at Every Level w/ Shalie Reich

    In this episode, we sat down with Shalie Reich, HR Consultant and Content Writer at CareerAddict, to talk about leadership potential in every employee at every level of a small business.

    During our discussion, we talked about:

    • The universal attributes HR professionals must cultivate to become effective leaders
  • How to foster leadership qualities first internally before developing leaders within the organization
  • What behaviors encourage others to lead in a culture that celebrates development
  • How leadership development and career advancement go hand-in-hand
    • 35 min
  • 44. Improving Employee Retention Through Self-Awareness w/ Steven Farber

    In this episode, we sat down with Steven Farber, CEO and Retention Sherpa at Hero Culture, to talk about the DISC personality test and the profound impact self-awareness has on employee engagement and retention.

    During our discussion, we talked about:

    • The power of personality and the role self-awareness plays in employee retention
  • What makes the DISC personality test unique and why it is effective for any business
  • The benefits of conducting a personality assessment program for both employers and employees
  • How to implement a DISC assessment with real results
  • Why businesses fail to see lasting results with personality testing initiatives
    • 28 min
  • 43. Making the HR Difference Wherever You Are w/ Lotus Buckner

    In this episode, we sat down with Lotus Buckner, Founder & CEO at LB Talent Solutions; VP of People & Culture at Chowbus to talk about how HR differs in startups versus corporate environments and how to get the best of both worlds without sacrificing goals and values.

    During our discussion, we talked about:

    • The different HR approaches of small businesses or startups and corporate environments
  • Why these distinctions matter for HR practitioners in their career development and success in any particular role
  • What small businesses get right in the realm of HR and what they can borrow from corporate to improve the employee/employer experience
  • How to start or restart with a people and culture approach that builds on the mission of small businesses
    • 29 min
  • 42. Making Meaningful DEI Decisions w/ Kimberly Bozeman

    In this episode, we sat down with Kimberly Bozeman, Founder and Principal Consultant at KNB Sensible Solutions, to talk about diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace and how even a small business can make meaningful change in every aspect of their organization.

    During our discussion, we talked about:

    • Where the spotlight has been for the last few years and where it needs to shift to shed light on the broader impact of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • The difference between meaningful change and performative gestures.
  • Why it is important for DEI efforts to align with the existing mission, vision, and values of your organization.
  • What tangible, small steps HR professionals can take to improve policies and practices that support diverse employee experiences.
    • 33 min
  • 41. Attracting Top Talent to Your Team w/ Jessica Holsapple

    In this episode, we sat down with Jessica Holsapple, Executive Coach, Consultant, and Fractional COO at SCG Consulting Group, to talk about the barriers to recruiting, hiring, and retaining top talent in this increasingly employee-driven market.

    During our discussion, we talked about:

    • The importance of the human element in any business process or company strategy.
  • The current state of recruitment and the challenges that exist for small businesses looking for top talent to join their team.
  • What role marketing, company branding, and culture plays in attracting the right person for the job.
  • Which practices and platforms to evaluate and improve to make better, more meaningful connections in the recruitment and hiring process.
    • 32 min
  • 40. Creating Unique Paths to Success for Diverse Talent w/ Darryl Mobley

    In this episode, we sat down with Darryl L. Mobley, CEO and founder of Catapult Leader, to talk about the challenges that diverse employees face that limit or impede their productivity on the job.

    During our discussion, we talked about:

    • The unseen, unspoken barriers and stresses that people of color and other diverse employees face in their daily lives.
  • The importance of raising awareness to these challenges and acknowledging their impact on productivity.
  • How each unique challenge correlates to behavior(s) that limit a diverse employee's path to success.
  • Ways that employers and HR people can assist diverse candidates and facilitate greater opportunities for success
    • 34 min
  • 39. Creating a Holistic Financial Wellness Program w/ Will Peng

    In this episode, we sat down with Will Peng, CEO and Co-Founder of Northstar to talk about the value of holistic benefits and the importance of offering financial well-being programs for employees as a part of total rewards.

    During our discussion, we talked about:

    • The impact of financial burdens on employee focus, productivity, and retention
  • Why it’s important to understand the diversity of each employee’s life and experience to fully appreciate the need for and impact of financial tools and training
  • The altruistic and practical reasons employers should offer financial well-being programs to their employees
  • How programs that inform, advise, and make next steps easier mutually benefit employees and employers
  • What steps small businesses can take now to prioritize employee financial well-being
    • 32 min

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The HR Mavericks podcast is a weekly discussion dedicated to helping small businesses know how to streamline their HR processes and improve their employee experience for frontline workers.