HR Spark from Ultimate Software

The third episode of HR Spark, focuses on the growing number of employees that are working virtually/on the go either part or full time. We examine the unique work lives of these remote employees, and unveil some best practices and powerful technologies that can enhance their experience on the job.

The second episode of HR Spark is all about what makes a great workplace culture. Our panel talks about getting to know your employees as people, work-life balance, the importance of community service, and more. Tune in and discover the actions you can take to put your employees first and forge a best-in-class company culture.

The premiere episode of HR Spark is all about the voice of the employee. We welcome our guests for an insightful discussion on the importance of listening to your employees and effective methods for understanding how people truly feel about work.

Leadership Edition has Bill visit Kevin Detz, Chief Accounting Officer for Aimbridge Hospitality—the largest independent hotel investment and management firm in the United States. Kevin shares his experience as the overseer of the payroll and accounting functions at his organization, and relates this perspective to lessons in common sense leadership and talent scouting.

On this episode of HR Spark: Leadership Edition, Bill is joined by Mike Polcyn, CFO of Medical Solutions, a leader in nursing contingent staffing in North America. He shares his unique leadership journey including experiences with mentorship, building teams with succession in mind, and developing a diverse peer network. The discussion also touches on the challenges of a multigenerational workforce and the profound importance of simply and sincerely recognizing your employees.

In this episode of HR Spark: Leadership Edition, Bill Hicks speaks directly from the stage of Ultimate Software's customer conference, Connections 2018. Bill is joined by both Stuart Auld, SVP of HR and Information Systems for Wajax Limited, a Toronto-based industrial component company, and Amanda Poitra, CHRO at F.J. Management, a privately-held petroleum and retail organization. Both executives are on hand to share their unique leadership journeys.

On this episode of HR Spark: Leadership Edition we see Bill sit down with Nancy Stefanowicz, senior vice president of logistics provider NFI Industries, Inc., and Heather Dumas, senior vice president of Air Methods, a privately-owned air medical transport operator. They discuss their individual journeys in leadership starting from youth through their first managerial roles, and share the keys to career success.

HR Spark kicks off this season with host Bill Hicks sitting down with Ultimate's Chief People Officer, Viv Maza, as she shares how she built a #PeopleFirst organization. See why commitment and loyalty need to start at the top to make this happen!

Host and Chief Relationship Officer, Bill Hicks, is joined by Jordana Kammerud, CHRO of Core-Mark International, and Arlyn Edmonson, AVP at Lamar Advertising. Tune in as they discuss topics like: How HR can have a say, dealing with a multi-generational workforce, and of course tips for growing future leaders.

On this episode of HRSpark, Chief Relationship Officer, Bill Hicks, sits down with Natalie Kittredge, VP of Human Resources at Sam's Holdings and Helen Wainwright, VP of Human Resources at Sea Island Company to discuss employee retention, mentorship programs, investing in under-performing employees and lots more!