Up Next @ Work

One of the deepest thinkers in the HR tech category, Thomas Otter is our guest on this episode of #TheWork. Thomas helps us understand how disruption at the process level is forcing the evolution of HR systems, especially as work and payments change and organizational models shift. We discuss the innovation happening in the SME, dynamic economic indicators, and how the mobile, aging workforce is driving the shape of work.

Few #HRTech marketers can boast the incredible career of Jess Von Bank. Added to her thoughtful, disciplined approach to people and products, is a deep passion for community: true workforce community, not just "lip service." In this episode, Jess takes us through her ideas for models that truly embrace inclusion and belonging and respect the dynamic nature of the workforce. We enjoyed our chat with Jess about work and we're sure you will too.

In this fascinating episode of #TheWork, we chat with Cornerstone’s Global VP, Strategic Initiatives, Mike Bollinger. He steps us through the resiliency of organizational bias and muses over flat-screen life vs. office hallway conversations. Don’t miss his take on the metaverse and the opportunities it will create for increased innovation through a return to out-of-band conversations with a twist.

Creating pathways back into the workforce for those who've taken a career break is what reacHIRE does and their CEO explains why this is so important to organizations. "A career break is not a career breaker," she says and our co-hosts agree. It was great to learn how skills can be redeployed in new ways, even for jobs that didn't exist previously. Addie also lets listeners know how they can jumpstart their return to work with reacHIRE's free workbook, available for download: https://bit.ly/3mC36Lz

In this episode, the HR tech industry's leading talent acquisition expert Madeline Laurano stumps co-host John Sumser on the topic of skills and role of the resume. She helps us understand how TA teams need to think strategy, not just efficiency, especially when it comes to their tech stacks. We discuss the great resignation, recruiting hourly workers and hiring for potential while Jeanne rails about ghosting candidates. Don't miss the latest spirited discussion on #TheWork.

We're so fortunate to speak with Dr. Anna Tavis in this episode. She helps us understand why the pandemic accelerated changes that were already underway, specifically to the four Ws: work, workforce, workplace, and worth. She explains how machines can already take over simple cognitive tasks and the projected evolution of emotion in AI (AE: artificial empathy.) It's a fascinating discussion with one of the future of work's exceptional thought leaders.

Entrepreneur, CEO, thought leader and working mother, Caitlin MacGregor knows how to bring clarity into the hiring process through psychometric data. In this episode, we explore what drives or drains employees and how this human-centric approach informs employee engagement and career pathways. Most important, she discusses how Plum data enables managers to be better leaders by aligning talent acquisition and talent management in a way that nurtures and respects workers.

In this episode of #TheWork, talent expert Jeff Hunter helps us understand how to build great organizations by leveraging the potential of talent. Jeff talks about the human experience at work and what's needed to fix it. We talk about coaching, leadership, culture and more. Thank you, Jeff for giving us the clarity we need to make better decisions.

In this episode of #TheWork, we have the good fortune to speak with book author and Conference Board Senior Fellow, Stela Lupushor. Stela has a sharp vision of what’s important at work: analytics, technology and the workplace experience. She discusses why there really isn’t a talent shortage yet companies are struggling to deliver on their business commitments. You’ll find her analysis of digital affluence particularly enlightening. Thanks for listening to and liking #TheWork.

In this episode of #TheWork, we have the pleasure of speaking with Kyle Lagunas, Head of Talent Attraction, Sourcing & Insight at General Motors. Kyle is spearheading GM's zero emissions talent pipeline: zero waste, highly efficient, super modernized, and future-proof while also ensuring that candidates receive a world-class experience. It's always a good day when you can learn from one of the #HRTech industry's leaders. We hope you'll like and share the latest from #TheWork.