LJNRadio: Employment Notebook

Public speaking tends to be a point of great anxiety for many individuals, but it could be a reality for some in their workplace. Whether you're leading a conference, pitching an idea or describing one's organization, persuasive speaking is a valuable skill. Sims Wyeth, president of Sims Wyeth and Co., focuses on helping individuals hone their abilities in this area. Now he talks to Tim Muma about the best way to effectively speak and persuade others. Employment Notebook explores various topics of interest to those seeking new employment and employed individuals. Expertise and real-life experiences are shared to help employees and managers achieve success in the workplace.

With social media taking the lead, narcissism has become a rather big part of our current society. It's also making an impact in the workplace and how people think and perform. Tim Sackett brings his 20 years of human resources and recruiting experience to give managers and employers advice and strategies on how to lead a generation with a very different perspective on their employment. Employment Notebook explores various topics of interest to those seeking new employment and employed individuals. Expertise and real-life experiences are shared to help employees and managers achieve success in the workplace.

After years of hard work and dedication the expectation for a career is to continue progressing upwards, but that doesn't always happen and careers stagnate. "Golden handcuffs" trap professionals in a place where they don't want to give up everything they've worked for, but they aren't thriving where they're at. Cady Chesney sits down with Marney Reid, founder of My Golden Handcuffs and Stilettos on the Glass Ceiling, to learn how individuals can shed the golden handcuffs and take their careers to the next level. Employment Notebook explores various topics of interest to those seeking new employment and employed individuals. Expertise and real-life experiences are shared to help employees and managers achieve success in the workplace.

Managers come in all different personalities and styles, but there are usually key aspects to being successful. Martha Duesterhoft, human resources professional and executive coach, says her experience shows the most positive impact managers have comes from operating as a coach. Martha fills Tim Muma in on the ways coaching looks and sounds differently than typical management. Employment Notebook explores various topics of interest to those seeking new employment and employed individuals. Expertise and real-life experiences are shared to help employees and managers achieve success in the workplace.

Whenever you're hiring someone, it's a challenge to handpick the perfect candidate, but it's also important to understand where missteps may occur. Gary Swart, CEO of oDesk, argues that most of the time, the issue lies in what the employer deems most important. Gary explains what aspects truly matter when hiring personnel and how focusing on factors other than skill and knowledge will lead to greater success in hiring. Employment Notebook explores various topics of interest to those seeking new employment and employed individuals. Expertise and real-life experiences are shared to help employees and managers achieve success in the workplace.

In our increasingly digital age, working from home is becoming a popular option. This allows companies to not only save money, but also increases employee morale and motivation. We're with David Heinemeier Hansson, co-author of "Remote: Office Not Required," and Partner at 37signals. He talkes about the benefits of telecommuting from an employer perspective, as well as how to manage employees and ensure that work is being completed. Employment Notebook explores various topics of interest to those seeking new employment and employed individuals. Expertise and real-life experiences are shared to help employees and managers achieve success in the workplace.

Effective communication can never be emphasized enough in the workplace, especially when a boss or manager of any kind is speaking. Being human, however, means there are things these individuals may say that have long-lasting negative effects. Dave Kerpen, CEO of Likeable Local, joins Tim Muma to give some examples of these bad phrases and how they impact the target, as well as the rest of the organization. Employment Notebook explores various topics of interest to those seeking new employment and employed individuals. Expertise and real-life experiences are shared to help employees and managers achieve success in the workplace.

There has recently been some conversations related to perceived beauty or attractiveness and the impact it potentially has on hiring and the workplace. Susan Pyles, Senior Talent Consultant and Trainer with ERC, joins Tim Muma to discuss the "beauty bias" and how it can manifest itself in the business world. She also explains what the law says about hiring based on looks and whether or not there is an advantage to employing "attractive" people. Employment Notebook explores various topics of interest to those seeking new employment and employed individuals. Expertise and real-life experiences are shared to help employees and managers achieve success in the workplace.

Emotions can run high in a place of employment, whether it's brought on by a co-worker or a personal event. Many factors can negatively affect an employee, leading to potentially unpredictable responses and struggles on the job, impacting multiple employees in the process. Jackie Mueckenheim of ERC joins Tim Muma to discuss effective strategies for managing emotional employees, from recognizing signs to approaching the individual and preventing emotional issues from impacting the organization altogether. Employment Notebook explores various topics of interest to those seeking new employment and employed individuals. Expertise and real-life experiences are shared to help employees and managers achieve success in the workplace.

Managers, those in charge of leading a team of individuals, are the driving force behind long-term success at any organization. While many employees are great at their jobs, it's not so easy to predict who will become an effective manager. Victor Lipman, founder and principal of Howling Wolf Management Training, uses his experience as a frontline manager to give Tim Muma advice on forecasting managerial talent. While impossible to predict, there are key components to focus on to improve your chances of hiring the best individual. Employment Notebook explores various topics of interest to those seeking new employment and employed individuals. Expertise and real-life experiences are shared to help employees and managers achieve success in the workplace.