HR Power Hour

Have your ever reflected as a leader, manager, or HR professional and asked yourself “Am I part of the problem?” Managers and leaders need to understand that 1. Your personality annoys us, 2. Common sense isn’t common, and 3. You suck at communicating.

In this segment, host David Ciullo and national speaker and author Wendy Sellers, The HR Lady® discuss the things leaders should know to get stuff done! This is honest, authentic, and direct conversation that will help to make you a better professional and human in life and at work.

If you were an anthropologist studying your work environment, what would you learn? What is your organization’s culture? How do you create belonging within the organization?

What is the lingo, or language, of the work environment that new hires may have difficulty understanding or integrating into? Do you use mentors and what are those mentors’ role within the organization?

When we view an organization from a social science perspective, much is revealed about the organization itself, including aspects that can make it successful and what may be its Achilles heel.

 In this episode of HR Power Hour, join host Tawny Alvarez from Verrill as she talks with Andi Simon, a pioneering corporate anthropologist and author of three books, including her newest, “Women Mean Business,” about how she brings the tools of anthropology into businesses to help the organization see, feel, and think in new ways.

Want to discover how understanding your past can supercharge your future as a business leader? Learn key insights revealing 10 powerful lessons from individuals who chose intention over default living?

Then join host David Ciullo and guest Tony Martignetti, Chief Inspiration Officer at Inspired Purpose Partners, as they unveil the secrets of intentional living in Tony’s new book, “Campfire Lessons for Leaders. “Don’t miss this opportunity to transform your leadership journey with practical advice and inspiring stories.

How do we know if our employees are doing what is right; that they are following the values that we have laid forth and operating in an ethical manner?

Are there ways that we can determine whether a potential hire will act ethically in different unknown situations? Is it important if they have a past which indicates their behavior may not fit within the ethical construct of your organization?

On this episode of HR Power Hour, join host Tawny Alvarez from Verrill as she talks with Richard B. Swegan author and the founder and principal consultant of ARCH Performance about ethical leadership and the new book that he has co-authored, The Practice of Ethical Leadership – Insights from Psychology and Business in Building an Ethical Bottom Line.

For decades, change—and its more sleekly packaged version, “disruption”—have been seen as essential tools for the growth of any business.

That’s a huge problem, argues Ashley Goodall in his ground-breaking new book. While shaking things up is the first thing a new leader is expected to do, and while generations of executives have been taught that change is an unalloyed good, the reality on the ground is very different.

Change isn’t always good, and it often fails to achieve what we expect it to (resulting in yet more change)—and a big part of the reason for this is that change makes it harder or people to do their jobs.

What should employers have at top of mind if the Department of Labor shows up to perform a wage and hour investigation?

Do you have to comply with their requests? What are the ramifications if you refuse to provide the documents and information that is sought?

On this episode of HR Power Hour, join host Tawny Alvarez as she talks to Elizabeth Johnston a labor and employment attorney at Verrill concerning best practices as to how businesses should respond if the DOL contacts an employer to perform a wage and hour investigation, including what the DOL will likely be looking for, your rights in the process, and best practices for interacting with the administrative agency.

Employee engagement in American firms has hovered at around only 30 percent for decades. Leaders and Managers need to shift from abstract ideals to tangible, employee-centric practices that foster organic cultural growth and empower your teams to innovate, adapt, and outshine the competition.

That’s the value in this week’s HR Power Hour segment where host David Ciullo discusses with Drew Jones, Founding Partner at Experient and Author of the new book, The Open Culture Handbook: Learn the Five Essential Questions that will Revolutionize Your Approach to Engagement and Innovation. Don’t miss it.

SPECIAL SHOW TIMES:

This show will air on

Saturday, 4/27/24 at 7am AND Sunday, 4/28/24 at 10am on News Talk WLOB 1310 AM and 100.5 FM and on your favorite podcast apps.

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On this episode of HR Power Hour, join host Tawny Alvarez, from Verrill as she talks with Vicky Oliver, a leading career development expert and the multi-best-selling author of five books, including 301 Smart Answers to Tough Interview Questions, 301 Smart Answers to Tough Business Etiquette Questions, and Bad Bosses, Crazy Coworkers and Other Office Idiots as they discuss why women have left the workplace and ways in which employers can attract women back.

During the course of the show they will discuss the importance of compensation and flexibility in attracting and retaining top talent and data concerning the multitude of women who left the workforce following the COVID-19 pandemic.

Workplace conflict is escalating. On May 14, 2024, the new book Powerful Phrases for Dealing with Workplace Conflict is being released as an essential resource for all employees (and their managers) who are looking for help on how to navigate frequent workplace conflicts! 

In this HR Power Hour segment, host David Ciullo speaks with leadership and workplace culture experts Karin Hurt, CEO, and David Dye, President of Let’s Grow Leaders, authors of this essential guide to mater any workplace conflict with confidence and ease, have less drama, better results, and thrive at work.

Get ready to empower your future! As retirement trends shift, it's time to seize control of your financial wellbeing. Join David Ciullo on the HR Power Hour for an eye-opening discussion with Tom Wright, Founder and President of Turning65workshop.com, as we delve into the essentials of FICA and decode its impact on your financial journey, no matter your age.

From navigating Social Security to maximizing Medicare benefits, employees, HR professionals, and Employers, need to tune in.