Nine To Thrive HR

What does the workplace of tomorrow look like? In this podcast, Dr. Karie Willyerd of SAP discusses how organizations can focus on long term vision rather than short term goals. She also explores ways that companies can prepare for the jobs of the future, many of which might not exist yet today.

To be an employer of choice requires the creation of a culture where there is acceptance and inclusion for every employee. Join Bank of America’s Cynthia Bowman, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer and Namrata Yadav, Senior Vice President Head of Diversity & Inclusion Learning, as we discuss the elements of a culture that allow employees to feel no fear in bringing their authentic selves to work.

New research from SkillSurvey unveiled the importance of soft skills to employers. Ray Bixler, CEO of SkillSurvey, discusses the research findings and shares insights on how online reference checking can help employers evaluate the soft skills of potential job candidates.

Digitalization is driving a renaissance of where “work” is liberated from the depersonalized perspective of the industrial era and breeding professionals that have much more in common with “Renaissance Master Artisans” than traditional white collar workers. Gianpaolo Barozzi, Senior Director HR and Global Leader for Talent Management at Cisco helps unpack this concept and decode what the new work rules mean for HR. Among the discussion points are the role of data in providing support for fluid teams and the growth of an entrepreneurial mindset in the modern employee.

In this podcast, Maryalicia Verdecchia, Manager of Talent Acquisition at Parkview Medical, explores the role of mindfulness in recruiting and engagement. She also discusses the importance of partnering with marketing in order to build a brand-authentic employee experience. As a final thought, Maryalicia provides some quick tips on handling high-volume hiring.

If there is one HR function that lends itself to cross-functional collaboration than it is the often overlooked but increasingly critical process of onboarding. Listen as Stephanie Bertmer, Onboarding Program Manager and Talent Development leader at Hulu, describes her process to create stronger alignment between the candidate promise and the employee expectations. The dedication to a more strategic approach in crafting a lasting and meaningful employee experience helps set the organization apart as an employer of choice.

What are the biggest challenges facing recruiters today? How can recruiters begin to address those challenges? In this podcast, Michelle Teichman, VP, Recruiting Management Systems Division discusses how recruiters can prepare for the future, including balancing technology with strong HR strategy.

Join WilsonHCG's John Blowers and Andrew Gadomski of Aspen Advisors as they explore the role of strategic workforce planning and analytics in encouraging business growth. You will learn how workforce planning can help you better identify the types of talent you need, and hear recommendations on how to get an analytics program started if you are facing challenges.

In this 8 minute interview with Ron Thomas, Managing Director of Strategy Focused Group DWC, LLC and Senior Faculty at HCI. We ask him:

• How essential are front-line managers to important organizational and talent outcomes like engagement, performance, and retention?

• What are some best practices in identifying first-time managers?

• What are some best practices in developing first-time managers?

To learn about the research discussed in this podcast, visit: http://www.hci.org/hr-research/2016-talent-pulse-first-time-manager

In this 10 minute interview with David J. DeFilippo, Ed.D., Chief Learning Officer for Suffolk Construction. We ask him: Is it hallmark at Suffolk Construction that all employees participate in L&D opportunities? Can you explain how L&D efforts are structured at your organization? What are the most important learning science theories and research right now? Are most organizations embracing what we know in order to be more effective? How can L&D structure and support managers who are adept and accountable for coaching their direct reports?