HR Power Hour

Every day we wake up determined to engage with life—to overcome work challenges, finish that novel, reach fitness goals, or repair a strained relationship. Despite our best intentions, we fall short. Why is it so hard to finish what we start?

Reaching goals after repeated frustration starts with understanding the impulse known as the Swipe, a side effect of our high-tech culture.

In this episode, host CMA’s David Ciullo discusses with bestselling author, internationally recognized organizational psychologist, educator, CEO and Co Author Dr. Tracy Maylett of the new book Swipe: The Science Behind Why We Don’t Finish What We Start.

Listen and learn as we discuss how this mechanism works and how to short-circuit the Swipe, reengage, and finally finish what we start.

Have you ever heard a team member tell an employee to “calm down?” Has this ever resulted in the employee calming down, or instead does this simply escalate the situation? While employers spend significant time on training managers on how to do their job or what employment laws require, very rarely do we see companies focusing on providing tools and resources for employees to manage conflict and de-escalate conflict at work. 

On this episode of HR Power Hour, join co-host Tawny Alvarez as she talks to Carol Bowser, attorney and founder of Conflict Management Strategies as they discuss conflict management at work. This episode will have important takeaways for all individuals who spend their day in a work environment engaging in any way (virtually and in person) with other people.

With over 117 different categories of HR Tech software and countless numbers of vendors worldwide offering HR Tech solutions, imagine how much time it would take to do the research for your specific need.

We found a better solution and it is FREE and trusted by over 3 million HR and TA professionals. In this episode, host CMA’s David Ciullo discusses A Guide that Honestly Evaluates HR Software with selectsoftwearreviews.com.

HR Tech Editor, Alison Hunter. This platform does all the work for you and provides a vetted shortlist of vendors, pricing guidelines, tips to make budget, and everything else you need when buying HR software.

Many HR professionals recognize that a hybrid work environment is what many employees are seeking. While creating policies and expectations are one element of appropriately implementing a hybrid work environment, many companies are struggling to “make it work.”

The question of how to engage employees and create an inclusive environment is difficult in person—let alone remote. Add into that managing a team that is partially in person and partially remote depending on the day of the week (or hour of the day) and managers have their hands full.

Have no fear! There are tools you can use to better manage the challenging elements of the hybrid work environment. On this episode of HR Power Hour, join co-host Tawny Alvarez as she talks to Dr. Keri Ohlrich, co-founder of Abbracci Group and co-author of The Way of the HR Warrior, concerning how HR Warriors can use the CHARGE® framework to manage the hybrid work environment.

Tawny and Dr. Ohlrich will discuss not only what the CHARGE® framework is, but also how employers can use Courage, Humility, Accuracy, Resiliency, Goal-Oriented, and Exemplary processes to practically manage the difficulties associated with Hybrid Work.

Long COVID is the condition that describes the long-term health effects of a COVID-19 infection.

Many employees have been infected with the COVID-19 virus, and while they may have recovered and returned to work, some still suffer from lasting health challenges as a result of that infection.

In this episode, host CMA’s David Ciullo discusses with Jim Reidy, Shareholder and Chair of the firm’s Labor and Employment Practice Group at Sheehan Phinny , Long COVID – Are Employers Prepared for the Long Haul.

Listen to Jim and David discuss the potential health issues from Long COVID and the accommodation process that may need to be activated.

The better educated and prepared employers are to address these issues, the better chances there are that they can retain valued employees and avoid costly lawsuits.

In business, we have information coming at us a mile a minute. Some of it’s useful, some of it not-so-much. At the same time, each of us (and our employees) have lives outside of work.

Big things, little things, old things, new things, all the things that we carry with us that makes us who we are–but which also can interfere with productivity and general ability to be “present” at work.

In this episode of HR Power Hour, join host Tawny Alvarez, as she talks to Dr. Amy Wood, psychologist, about ways that high performers can defy disruption and improve their focus.

From understanding the effect technology has on our lives–both how it helps and hinders productivity–to how clutter in the work environment is adversely affecting our ability to think clearly, this show will be packed with helpful tips to improve your and your team’s focus.

Building a Legacy can seem far off and out of reach, but actually your legacy is a mindset, an awareness of the impact you’re having on your relationships, your organization, and your family.

In this episode, host CMA’s David Ciullo discusses with Jann E. Freed, PhD, leadership consultant, podcaster, and author, her book Breadcrumb Legacy: How Great Leaders Live a Life Worth Remembering. This book is a guide to leaving a trail of meaning through your every communication and interaction of your life and career. Breadcrumb Legacy provides inspiration and practical stories for living a life worth remembering.

With talent in high demand and short supply, organizations are looking to unleash the potential of new talent that may not have the experience or credentials they need.

In this episode, host CMA’s David Ciullo discusses with Michelle Rhee, Co-Founder of Build Within, Modern Apprenticeships: A Talent Strategy Solution.

You may not know that apprenticeships are now an option for any industry not just the “trades”. Listen to Michelle and David discuss how setting up, managing, and being compliant with this modern talent solution can be done quickly and easily with todays technology and support.

Most employees don’t step into leadership roles and find themselves effectively managing teams on day one. While many individuals may possess some natural ability to lead, for most, you would likely hear stories of struggles and failures as they learned what worked and what was less effective.

  How can organizations better equip team members to move into leadership positions and experience success? Planning, training, and talent review are three areas that organizations can focus on to assist the next generation of leaders in finding success early in their career.

  On this episode of HR Power Hour, join co-host Tawny Alvarez as she talks to Sabine Gedeon, the Founder of She Leads Network and host of She Leads Now, a podcast centered around women in leadership and business as they discuss how to prepare the next generation of leaders.

  What companies need to be considering, how they can communicate effectively with the next generation of leaders, and how succession planning and talent review can effectively assist an organization in retaining its top talent are just a few of the areas that will be discussed.

DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) programs and trainings have been increasingly coming under more scrutiny as both supporters and critics have been more vocal about the results.

In this episode, host CMA’s David Ciullo discusses with Debra Weiss Ford, Managing Partner at the Law Firm of Jackson Lewis, Workplace Diversity Programs – Doing More Harm Than Good? Listen and learn about DEI Training, the hot topic in 2023 of Reverse Discrimination, and best practices your organization can do to stay informed and make a difference.