Work/Life UnBalanced

We all know the expression, "History is written by the victors" but in the age of enlightenment with emphasis on diversity and inclusion, organizations are finding that the narrative they were taught is not only inaccurate but can be dangerous. How do we unlearn the mythology of our schooling and grow to understand our differences or lack thereof? Join our hosts and special guest Jacques Whitfield as they discuss the history of race classification and how that knowledge can be used to improve the workplace. 

How do you talk about social bias and racial equity while creating a safe space? How do you support acknowledging the conversation without the need for agreement? Special guest Jacques Whitfield is back with your hosts CPS HR Consulting in part II of our DEI series, creating a cultural learning space in your workplace.

Where do we start on the journey toward a more inclusive culture? Do you understand terms like Unconscious Bias, Ally-ship, Micro-aggressions and how to effectively manage them? Join your hosts and special guest Jacques Whitfield, as they kick off our DEI series and lay the groundwork for sharing a common vocabulary in the social justice movement. 

HR Director from the State of Maine and past NASPE President - Joyce Oreskovich discusses how a start in social work can lead to a career as a state executive and a mission to transform human resources in Maine.

What makes a career?  How do you find your passion?  Garrett Rafols discusses his career trajectory from random odd jobs to leadership at LinkedIn Learning Solutions.  How does a growth mindset career lead to the ultimate goal of finding our work passion.  Follow Garret on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/garrettrafols/

Jean Jordan attorney and public servant discusses reopening in the wake of COVID-19 and how to navigate the will of the people in her county with the state and federal agenda.  How do rural areas navigate a pandemic.  Follow Jean at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeanjordan1/.

Rebecca Hunter - Commissioner for the Department of Human Resources in Tennessee (Retired) shares insights about her career, passions and dedication to to service and how that helped make her a success as a state executive.

The world has completely changed.  As a workforce we have completely changed and with that change - how do we retain and reinforce organizational culture?  CPS HR Consulting discuss keeping our workforce connected in a remote or semi-remote world.

Remoun Said, chats about transition from public sector to private sector and making your side gig your main gig.  Remoun offers great perspective on performance management, accountablility and what he learned from his private sector life that he wish he knew in his public sector life.

Leslie Scott, Executive Director of the National Association of State Personnel Executives (NASPE) discusses how governor appointed - human resource executives are adapting to change.  What are the biggest issues at hand?  How are states working together to solve the challenges of the pandemic?