One question I wanted to make sure to ask is for veterans. As you mentioned, you were the first veteran to go through the Apprenti program in Delaware. What would you like employers to know about the importance of creating inclusive apprenticeships, specifically for veterans? Episode 377: The Importance of Creating Inclusive Apprenticeships for Veterans […]

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There is unprecedented interest in HR roles right now, and the journey to it as a career focus is as multidimensional as those that serve the industry in orgs across the globe. Jessica, I’m sure you find it too. It brings together such a unique skill set, experiences, perspectives, education levels that you don’t see […]

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When I think about the requirements and where people may want to develop skills, I think firstly it’s talent, leadership overall and strategic business partnership, which for me means being able to understand the business. Think like a business leader and connect the dots for what the people, practices and programs are needed in order […]

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But we’ve done a lot of work at PEAT in immersive technologies like virtual reality, that are offering new ways for employees to connect, communicate, and collaborate. They’re also providing ways for employers and governments and educators to build empathy and enhanced training, reskilling, and upskilling. And when the needs of people with disabilities and […]

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So the way I look at apprenticeship, it really can be used, in my opinion, as a way of eradicating poverty. And they can do that through the example I just used, which is individuals can come in with little to no experience and walk out as highly skilled in that occupation. Episode 373: Apprenticeships […]

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A study of almost 24,000 employees at a major Fortune 100 company found that 61% of them chose the wrong health plan for their needs because they didn’t do the homework or do the math on those benefits offerings. And about one in three people are able to correctly identify the three common health insurance […]

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The biggest challenge was evolving the reputation of HR for the organization. It had been known as more of a compliance and regulatory or “you only called HR when you were in trouble,” to a strategic partner that was an enabler of our culture and supported the organization in its strategy and growth plans. Episode […]

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With a diverse range of perspectives and backgrounds necessary to thrive, we are creating collaborative partnerships and relationships with community-based organizations as well to ensure that young person’s success. And that’s what the difference is with Unlock Potential. Episode 370: Tapping Into the Existing Potential of Young People for Social Justice With Dr Marvin Carr […]

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And with companies not putting effort into hiring people with disabilities, they’re sending a message to employees with invisible disabilities. According to Harvard Business Review, 76% of employees with disabilities do not disclose their disabilities at work. Episode 369: Making the Workplace Accessible Both for Employees and Contractors With Meryl Evans (@merylkevans)   Welcome to […]

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We actually have an HR apprenticeship in our organization that we built for ACS, and I think we’ve done 15 or 16 apprentices that work for ACS. They earned wages, but they got access to some really high-quality training while they were growing and many of which are still with us. And that’s one of […]

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