NOW of Work

"Everything I do, I believe in challenging the status quo... I believe in thinking differently." Chris Long is an experienced and forward-thinking leader in human resources and people strategy, with over 20 years of expertise. Recognized for his innovative strategies in improving company performance, Chris provides specialized consulting, advisory, content, and research services through Elev8’s unique offerings like Acceler8, Calibr8, and Articul8. These modern solutions offer businesses a different approach to achieving success in an ever-changing competitive environment. As a highly sought-after speaker, Chris has made it his mission to help organizations journey into the future of work. Elev8 is not a conventional advisory company. It is a collaborative exchange of ideas, knowledge, experimentation, and support for: growth, scale and change. They bridge the gap between buyers and vendors bringing together forward-thinking insights to help optimize HR tech investments, Strategies & Processes, and People Operations for maximum effectiveness in today's environment. Don't miss this opportunity to learn from Chris Long! Let's challenge the status quo and think differently together!

The Founder & CEO of Raven Intelligence, Bonnie Tinder, along with Mercer Senior Principal, Jim Holincheck, join Jess Von Bank and Jason Averbook for this special epeisode of the Now of Work Digital Meetup! They talk about all things Enterprise Software Implementation, Projects & more!

Raven Intelligence is a free online community that helps customers select the best consulting partner for their HR software project and ensure success. It was created to help customers make an informed decision about their Enterprise Software Implementation partner. As someone who has been in the HR Technology space for 25+ years, Bonnie saw a need to help raise awareness and transparency into project work. While analysis on cloud software features and functions is voluminous, the analysis of the actual project work to get those systems implemented was non-existent…until now. Raven Intelligence is fulfilling that need, while making the selection process easy & more fun. Choose your partner confidently knowing all of your options.

Jim Holincheck has more than 30 years of experience in the HCM technology industry. He has spent his entire career working with customers to strategize, select, implement, support, and optimize their usage of enterprise applications. He leads our Workforce and HR Technology practice. As a seasoned industry veteran, Jim brings a wealth of practical insight to the role.Before joining Mercer, Jim joined Workday in 2012 and led Services Strategy and Marketing before moving into the product management organization to launch the Customer Deployment (Adoption) Applications team. Tune in!

Tune in for a lively discussion about the changing nature of the employment relationship. Why and how is trust eroding, anger increasing, and apathy apparent everywhere? This is the hard reality, but we have to talk about it to make #work better for employees and employers. Susan LaMotte is the Founder & CEO of exaqueo (ex-ACK-wee-o), an employer brand and experience consulting firm. At exaqueo, they understand that work is not just about earning a living, but it also brings purpose and meaning to our lives. With a strong belief that organizations are powered by people, exaqueo helps employers attract and retain talent who will thrive. Their consultative-led approach ensures that every engagement is handled with exceptional project management leadership. exaqueo offers a range of services, including insight and research, employer brand development and marketing, and candidate and employee experience enhancement. They uncover and understand the employment relationship, defining the authentic perception of the employer and creating meaningful experiences for candidates and employees. Susan brings over 20 years of experience to the table. With an impressive background working at renowned brands like The Ritz-Carlton and Marriott International, as well as partnering with organizations like Google and Princeton University, Susan's insights are invaluable. With the work ethic of a bootstrapper, she is spurred by new music and a bit of Philadelphia-born honesty. Susans live with her family in Charleston, SC and she's passionate about the challenges she faces as a working mom. A few of her favorite things: her family, front porches, yoga, football, bourbon, music, and 70-degree days.

Lara Jones is a powerhouse speaker, award-winning Grit Performance Expert, and the creator of the groundbreaking Global G.R.I.T. System™. As the founder, and CEO of Be a Legend, Inc., and GritGlobal™, Lara has propelled companies into multimillion-dollar empires with her unparalleled expertise.With prestigious accolades like the WORLDWIDE STEVIE® Awards, Lara has transformed the performance of leaders, teams, and organizations. She has collaborated with Fortune 100 companies, the US military, and renowned celebrities, delivering exceptional programs and workshops.Lara's deep understanding of high achievers' psychology and her award-winning Communication and Emotional Intelligence Workshops have empowered countless individuals. Her book, "Hunt or Be Hunted: How Anyone Can Develop Grit and Lead Like a Legend," unveils her transformative Global G.R.I.T. System™. Beyond her professional achievements, Lara is a devoted wife and mother. She actively supports veterans' transition to entrepreneurship and provides emotional support to parents who have experienced pregnancy and infant loss. Don't miss this extraordinary opportunity to learn from Lara Jones and unlock your true potential!

In the latest episode of the Now of Work Digital Meetup, Jason Averbook and Jess Von Bank welcomed Donald Knight, Chief People Officer of Greenhouse.

Donald is a high energy innovator with a reputation for moving businesses into the future through organizational transformation. He connects with people at all levels of the organization, and is a firm believer in people analytics and cross-functional partnerships. His passion for building high-performance teams and company culture allows him to drive change where it matters.

Together they explored the fusion of digital transformation and mental health in today's dynamic workplace. This meetup was a chance to discuss how we can humanize work and make it more meaningful and supportive for everyone. Tune in!

Introducing the latest episode of our Now of Work Digital Meetup Podcast, Jess Von Bank and Jason Averbook kick off this episode diving into the power of vulnerability and authenticity by sharing personal anecdotes from the perspective of their kids on evolving world of technology.

They explore the challenges faced by solution providers in a market driven by specific use cases, and share insights on how to break free from traditional categories. Don't miss out on this uplifting and inspiring episode that will leave you energized and ready to embrace the opportunities presented by technology.

Get ready to be inspired!

Compa just announced $10M in Series A funding to make compensation fair and competitive for everyone. In other words, it's SEXY to PAY people. 

We couldn't agree more. In fact, Mercer's latest Global Talent Trends report confirms human-centered productivity MUST be anchored in trust and equity. Put plainly, people want to feel valued. And when people say valued, they really mean they want to be treated EQUITABLY.

Fair pay would be a big enough conversation on its own, but 98% of organization say they'll redesign work this year, we're seeking agility by becoming skills-powered organizations, and work models are becoming more and more hybrid and distributed. 

Fair pay in the new world of work feels like a Slinky. Tune into this insightful chat with Charlie Franklin, CEO of Compa. Let's go!

Meet two founders of Arist, a global pioneer in message-based learning. Ryan Laverty, Co-founder & President and Michael Ioffe, Co-founder & CEO, along with their incredible team, help companies like Amazon and WHO make learning accessible by meeting people where they are: on tools like Slack, Teams, and SMS.

Since 2018, they've delivered millions of courses and behavioral pathways to students, frontline employees, and managers alike. Today, Arist is used by the world's leading organizations to rapidly shift behavior, drive higher knowledge retention, and make critical knowledge accessible in moments of need — all in 1-click.

Tune in!

In the latest episode of the Now of Work Digital meetup, hosts Jason Averbook and Jess Von Bank lead a captivating conversation that explores various aspects of work and personal growth. As always, they kick off with the beloved community check-ins, one of which is for everyone to share their "one big thing" from the week.

Jess shared that her One Big Thing that she learned while volunteering for her daughter's middle school musical...& why this musical is the epitome of an honest-to-goodness people-centric organization. She had a lightbulb moment about what we're going to get completely wrong about skills-based organizations.
 
And it's come up MULTIPLE times in the past few weeks: women are twice as skeptical about #AI than men. There are several hugely valid reasons for this. This needs careful unpacking.

This episode is jam packed with feel good moments with our AMAZING #NowofWork community as the conversation shifts to the importance of intentional design in shaping the future of work, personal growth, work culture, and embracing change. Tune in!

As someone who values dedicated time hours for deep work and has a strict no-Friday meetings policy, Stacia Garr, Co-founder and Principal Analyst at RedThread Research, rarely breaks her rule. However, for this episode, she made an exception for our amazing Now of Work Community!

Stacia's expertise and contributions have been recognized by prestigious publications such as Harvard Business Review, Fortune, Forbes, The New York Times, and The Wall Street Journal. She has also been listed as a Top 100 influencer in HR Technology and in DEIB for multiple years. Stacia co-founded RedThread Research in 2018, following her successful tenure leading talent and workforce research at Bersin by Deloitte.

With an impressive educational background, including an MBA from the University of California, Berkeley, and a master's degree from the London School of Economics, Stacia brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the table and she joined Jess Von Bank to delve into some of RedThread Research's 2024 mega-trends predictions. An insightful conversations on #hrtech and much more!