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The TalentCulture #TChat Show is back live on Wednesday, July 9, 2014, from 7-8 pm ET (4-5 pm PT). The #TChat radio portion runs the first 30 minutes from 7-7:30 pm ET, followed by the #TChat Twitter chat from 7:30-8 pm ET. Before the 4th of July break we talked about how organizations can and should differentiate, and this week we're going to talk about the benefits of true talent engagement. Unfortunately talent management strategies of the past no longer work. Today people work differently, are motivated differently and are engaged differently. Millennials may have pushed all the employer flexibility buttons, but now every generation is demanding more. For example, employees want ongoing growth opportunities, workplace flexibility, tools and systems that encourage collaboration, and commitment to a reciprocal climate of support and encouragement, all of which lead to payoffs in employee retention, satisfaction, and overall business performance. The key, today, is to drive a higher level of contribution and deeper engagement through a better "people management" experience that can lead to better and more lucrative business outcomes. Companies that demonstrate consistently high engagement scores are gaining an advantage with fully immersed employees who are committing to their organization by contributing to, both, a healthy culture and bottom line. Join #TChat co-creators and hosts Meghan M. Biro and Kevin W. Grossman as we learn more about improving the talent engagement experience with this week's guest: Jeff Carr, CEO and President of PeopleFluent. Thank you to our sponsors and partners: RIVS, GreatRated of Great Place to Work, TalentWise, GloboForce, SAP/SuccessFactors, PeopleFluent, Red Branch Media and HRmarketer Insight.

The TalentCulture #TChat Show is back live on Wednesday, June 18, 2014, from 6:30-7:00 pm ET for radio, 7:00-8:00 pm ET for the Twitter chat. Last week we talked about the power of workforce culture and continuous talent mobility, and this week we're going to talk about authenticity. The fact that it's more than a buzzword. That it has truly powerful significance to both employee and employer. That it's hard work and usually involves some risk, but the payoff potential is huge. And the fact that authenticity is an inside job — you have to start with yourself. Unfortunately according to this week's guests (and the hosts as well), authenticity is not that simple, it's not neat and orderly, it's not always safe, and it's certainly not as common as we'd like to see, especially in the workplace. Join #TChat co-creators and hosts Meghan M. Biro and Kevin W. Grossman as we learn more about true authenticity with this week's guests: Jason Lauritsen and Joe Gerstandt, co-founders of Talent Anarchy where they speak on and write about helping companies build cultures that fuel innovation. Thank you to our sponsors and partners: RIVS, GreatRated of Great Place to Work, TalentWise, GloboForce, SAP/SuccessFactors, PeopleFluent, Red Branch Media and HRmarketer Insight.

The TalentCulture #TChat Show is back live on Wednesday, June 11, 2014, from 6:30-7:00 pm ET for radio, 7:00-8:00 pm ET for the Twitter chat. Last week we talked about how to have a transformative onboarding experience for new hires, and this week we're talking about the power of workforce culture and continuous talent mobility. According to 2013 SuccessFactors WFA Benchmarking Data, normal voluntary turnover is 8.9% annually compared with 18.8% voluntary turnover for hires with their first year of employment. That's more than double. It's no wonder companies struggle to retain top talent from the moment the ink is dry on the new hire paperwork. Plus, once onboarded, networked and contributing, every single employee is a perpetual candidate and a growth opportunity for the company at large. In turn, providing a continuous mobility experience to your workforce that includes the flexibility to dial up and down their level of contribution, while ensuring they're career paths are personalized growth opportunities, are the keys to retaining knowledge and your competitive edge. Why look outside first when you already have an internal talent community and referral network? You invest a lot in your talent up front and to lose them quickly because of little to no nurturing empowers your competitors, not your company. Join #TChat co-creators and hosts Meghan M. Biro and Kevin W. Grossman as we learn more about the power of workforce culture and continuous talent mobility with this week's guest: Tracey Arnish, SVP of Talent at SAP. Thank you to our sponsors and partners: RIVS, GreatRated of Great Place to Work, TalentWise, GloboForce, SAP/SuccessFactors, PeopleFluent, Red Branch Media and HRmarketer Insight.

The TalentCulture #TChat Show is back live on Wednesday, June 4, 2014, from 6:30-7:00 pm ET for radio, 7:00-8:00 pm ET for the Twitter chat. Last week we talked about how to visualize real-time talent alignment, and this week we're talking about how to have a transformative onboarding experience for new hires. According to the Talent Board's 2013 Candidate Experience Awards report, based on data from nearly 50,000 candidates from over 90 progressive companies, new hires are sometimes met with less-than-ideal onboarding processes. They're usually bombarded with disparate paperwork on the first day, as well as left with many questions about everything from benefits to job responsibilities. Nobody wants to do their "day 1" paperwork from a cold, dark office. They want to do it from the comfort of wherever that comfort derives. They want to get on with the cultural immersion — and get to work. A good onboarding experience is crucial to the success of every new employee, and a happy candidate experience makes for exceptional hires and happy customers. Join #TChat co-creators and hosts Meghan M. Biro and Kevin W. Grossman as we learn how to have a transformative onboarding experience with this week's guests: Todd Owens, President & COO at TalentWise; and Wendy Matyjevich, SPHR, Managing Partner of Human Capital for BlackRain Partners. Thank you to our sponsors and partners: RIVS, GreatRated of Great Place to Work, TalentWise, GloboForce, SAP/SuccessFactors, PeopleFluent, Red Branch Media and HRmarketer Insight.

The TalentCulture #TChat Show is back live on Wednesday, May 28, 2014, from 6:30-7:00 pm ET for radio, 7:00-8:00 pm ET for the Twitter chat. Last week we talked about the inspire or retire leadership theorem, and this week we're talking about how to visualize real-time talent alignment. Employee turnover is a common challenge for organizations of all shapes and size and industries. It's an overgrown and thorny path that leaders and HR teams walk bare foot daily, with no compass to guide them. This wild "talent cycle" can create poor climates and cultures where your people are forced to scramble and hire reactively each time an employee makes a move toward the door. Focused on the people not the processes combined real-time talent alignment technology allow leaders to better visualize their human capital investment, while simultaneously engaging employees and driving performance. Join #TChat co-creators and hosts Meghan M. Biro and Kevin W. Grossman as we learn more about visualizing real-time talent alignment with this week's guests: Andre Lavoie, CEO and co-founder of ClearCompany; and Matt Norman, a Dale Carnegie Training franchise president. Thank you to our sponsors and partners: RIVS, GreatRated of Great Place to Work, TalentWise, GloboForce, SAP/SuccessFactors, PeopleFluent, Red Branch Media and HRmarketer Insight.

The TalentCulture #TChat Show is back live on Wednesday, May 21, 2014, from 6:30-7:00 pm ET for radio, 7:00-8:00 pm ET for the Twitter chat. Last week we talked about talent-centric recruiting experience, and this week we're talking about the inspire or retire leadership theorem. Yes, that's what we said. The first part of this theorem is a reminder that from the junior employee to senior management, leadership is everyone's business. When organizations are in a VUCA environment (volatility, uncertainty, complexity and ambiguity), they are usually flatter and everyone must lead. You'll learn more about the theorem soon, but until then, inspirational leaders encourage their team by example and allow their people to take the lead in accomplishing the organizational vision. The most significant contribution we can make as leaders today is to leave a legacy of inspired leaders behind to take care of tomorrow. We can leverage our skills, talents, and experiences to transform our people into leaders. Join #TChat co-creators and hosts Meghan M. Biro and Kevin W. Grossman as we learn more about the inspire or retire leadership theorem with this week's guest: Thomas S. Narofsky, Founder and Chief Inspirational Officer for the Narofsky Consulting Group, a leadership development, team effectiveness, and executive coaching consultancy. Thank you to our sponsors and partners: RIVS, GreatRated of Great Place to Work, TalentWise, GloboForce and Peoplefluent, Red Branch Media and HRmarketer Insight.

The TalentCulture #TChat Show is back live on Wednesday, May 14, 2014, from 6:30-7:00 pm ET for radio, 7:00-8:00 pm ET for the Twitter chat. Last week we talked about building resilient workplace cultures, and this week we're talking a talent-centric recruiting experience. According to the 2013 Candidate Experience Awards survey results, communicating a company's culture is a key differentiator today. Focusing on engagement experiences for all involved in recruiting can also lead to better business outcomes like better hires, and improved retention. Join #TChat co-creators and hosts Meghan M. Biro and Kevin W. Grossman as we learn more about how talent-centric recruiting improves business outcomes with this week's guest: Elaine Orler, President and Founder of Talent Function and Co-Founder of the Candidate Experience Awards. Thank you to our sponsors and partners: RIVS, Dice, TalentWise, Globoforce, Peoplefluent, Red Branch Media and HRmarketer Insight.

The TalentCulture #TChat Show is back live on Wednesday, May 7, 2014, from 6:30-7:00 pm ET for radio, 7:00-8:00 pm ET for the Twitter chat. Last week we talked about creating a better candidate experience, and this week we're going to cover building resilient workplace cultures. Because without resiliency, the ability to bounce back from life's everyday obstacles and overwhelming adversities would be a daunting task. The good news is that resiliency can be learned; it's a process, a belief system and a skill set. Join #TChat co-creators and hosts Meghan M. Biro and Kevin W. Grossman as we learn more about creating resilient cultures with this week's guest: Michael H. Ballard, a resiliency expert who specializes in workplace programs. Thank you to our sponsors and partners: RIVS, Dice, TalentWise, Globoforce, Peoplefluent and Red Branch Media.

The TalentCulture #TChat Show is back live on Wednesday, April 30, 2014, from 6:30-7:00 pm ET for radio, 7:00-8:00 pm ET for the Twitter chat. Last week we talked about high-engagement climates, and this week we're talking about improving the candidate experience. According to a recent Dice Salary Survey, tech candidates want more than money. They want cultural fit with like-minded techs to collaborate, innovate and invigorate the workspace. Join #TChat co-creators and hosts Meghan M. Biro and Kevin W. Grossman as we learn more about improving candidate experience and ROI with this week's guests: Shravan Goli, President of Dice; Steve White, Talent Acquisition Manager for Pier 1; and Jonathan Campbell, Founder and CEO of Social Talent. A special thank you to our sponsors: RIVS, Dice, TalentWise, Globoforce and Peoplefluent -- and to our marketing partner, Red Branch Media.

The TalentCulture #TChat Show is back live on Wednesday, April 23, 2014, from 6:30-7:00 pm ET for radio, 7:00-8:00 pm ET for the Twitter chat. Last week we talked about cultural advantage, and this week we're talking about high-engagement climates. With a few simple strategies, you can receive huge payoffs in your employee retention, satisfaction, and performance. We'll learn six ways you can take your T.H.A.N.K.S. to the bank, and this will be an acronym to remember. Join #TChat co-creators and hosts Meghan M. Biro and Kevin W. Grossman as we learn more about creating an high-engagement climate with this week's guests: Lisa Ryan, MBA, Founder and Chief Appreciation Strategist at Grategy; and Teresa Andreani, an executive and life coach working with leaders seeking better work-life balance. A special thank you to our sponsors: RIVS, Dice, TalentWise, Globoforce and Peoplefluent -- and to our marketing partner, Red Branch Media.