Beste Talent Management podcaster (2024)

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The Intersection of Design and Breastfeeding Support: Mamava’s Story with Sascha Mayer 26:45

3d ago26:45

26:45

In this episode, we dive into the innovative world of lactation pods with Sascha Meyer, Co-founder and Chief Experience Officer of Mamava. We talk about how Sascha and her co-founder developed the category of lactation pods that are changing the landscape for breastfeeding parents in public places and workspaces. Learn about the challenges that spa…

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Iterating Employee Experience with Sarah-Jayne Lehtinen 30:20

3d ago30:20

30:20

“We always have to be going back and looking at what are we doing? Is it working? Why or why not? -Sarah-Jayne Lehtinen Do you have an approach for ensuring a continuous feedback loop when it comes to employee experience? How do you and your HR team navigate adapting to business needs? In today’s episode, my guest and I delve into the importance of…

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Transforming Travel for Breastfeeding Employees with Milk Stork: A Conversation with Kate Torgersen, CEO of MilkStork 24:37

10d ago24:37

24:37

Kate Torgerson joins Kortney on the podcast to share more about her company, MilkStork. Kate tells her personal story that sparked the creation of MilkStork, the first breast milk shipping company and discusses how her company is making a huge difference for working parents, military families, and even Olympic athletes. In this episode, we'll learn…

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AI’s Impact on L&D and Workplace Roles with Josh Cavalier 38:50

10d ago38:50

38:50

"AI should be an enhancer, not a replacement." -Josh Cavalier In today's digital age, how is your organization adapting to the artificial intelligence revolution? Are your teams leveraging AI to optimize efficiency and enhance human interaction, or are you struggling with the implementation maze? In today’s episode, my guest and I delve into the tr…

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Fertility Support and Awareness at Work: A Discussion with Louise Siwiki 27:33

17d ago27:33

27:33

In this episode, Kortney speaks with Louise Siwiki, a fertility empowerment coach, about navigating infertility in the workplace. Louise shares her personal journey of overcoming infertility and the importance of holistic support for individuals struggling with fertility issues. They dive into the impact of infertility on mental health, the demands…

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The Why in Leadership Competencies with Sara Lockhart 33:28

17d ago33:28

33:28

“If you don't share those consistent expectations [with leaders], then you can't expect a consistent employee experience, right?” -Sara Lockhart In today's evolving business landscape, how is your organization prioritizing leadership development? Are your leaders equipped with the core competencies needed to navigate modern challenges, or are you g…

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Improving Communication and Employee Education to Support Working Parents (solo episode) 17:49

24d ago17:49

17:49

This solo episode dives into how HR departments can enhance communication and employee education to better support working parents. We'll explore the importance of regular benefits reminders, standardized communication for new and returning parents, and the creation of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). Additionally, we'll talk about the importance o…

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At the Intersection of HR, Education and AI with Mike Guglielmo 37:57

24d ago37:57

37:57

“I want new, fun, exciting learning for my students.” Mike Guglielmo Are you intrigued by the intersection of education, HR and AI? If so, you’re in luck! In today’s episode, my guest shares insights into how these things are connecting in new ways. My guest is Mike Guglielmo. Mike is the Assistant Director for Executive Programs at Temple Universi…

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Leading with Empathy and Building Trust: A Conversation with Eric Girard 22:11

1M ago22:11

22:11

In this episode, Kortney chats with Eric Girard, CEO of Girard Training Solutions and author of the book "Lead Like a Pro," about empathy and trust in leadership. They dive into why empathy is essential for managers and how it can amp up business success. From practical tips to hilarious monkey metaphors, they break down the nitty-gritty of buildin…

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How to Help Leaders Give Honest Feedback with Abby Hamilton 29:21

1M ago29:21

29:21

“I think the most important thing is that people just want to know the truth most of the time, even if that truth might sting a little bit at the moment." -Abby Hamilton How do you prepare your organization’s leaders to give feedback well? Do your leaders do a good job with feedback? Or do they struggle - either because their heads are in the sand …

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How Infertility Saved Sarah Willoughby's Life 21:35

1M ago21:35

21:35

In this episode, we're delving into the transformative journey of Sarah Willoughby, author of the book "Infertility Saved My Life." Sarah brings a wealth of experience from her ten years in corporate HR to her current role as a transformation coach, fertility coach, author, speaker, and energy healer. In this moving conversation, Sarah opens up abo…

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Veronica Malolos on Cultivating Diversity and Success as a Woman of Color in Commercial Real Estate 22:54

1M ago22:54

22:54

On this episode of NextGen Work Culture, we delve into the experiences of Veronica Malolos, a seasoned commercial real estate broker, founder of Capstack Commercial, host of the Women Influencers podcast, and a passionate advocate for DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion). In our conversation, Veronica shares her journey as a woman, an immigrant, …

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Supporting the Legal Department with Brad Beuttenmiller 28:19

2M ago28:19

28:19

“Sometimes you have to be willing to kind of broaden your horizons a bit and think a bit outside the box in terms of finding someone who may not have the experience that you're looking for but who you think nonetheless has great skills and could grow into that role." - Brad Beuttenmiller How do you keep your team thriving in a landscape where the s…

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Don't be an ASKhole! A chat with Kerri Burchill 29:00

2M ago29:00

29:00

Join Kerri and Kortney as they explore the concept of "askholes" and their impact on workplace dynamics. Kerri introduces the term, describing how it stems from stress and busyness, leading to unproductive behaviors and strained team relationships. The episode discusses practical strategies to combat askhole behaviors, emphasizing the importance of…

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Aligning People and Business Strategies with Cindy Thomas 29:44

2M ago29:44

29:44

"I think that business strategy is important, but the people strategy is equally important to support the business strategy. So when the business strategy evolves, you have to evolve the people strategy." - Cindy Thomas How well does your people strategy align with the overall business strategy for your organization? Are you part of the process up …

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Cultivating Coach-LIke Leaders with Lisa Mitchell 10:41

2M ago10:41

10:41

" ‘Cultivate’ and ‘culture’ come from the same root. So, cultivating coach-like leaders is about nurturing a culture that values coaching.” - Lisa Mitchell For today’s episode, I’m flying solo! Sharing with you what I know to be true when it comes to cultivating coach-like leaders. So many organizations are trying to help their leadership teams bec…

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Advocacy and Allies: Building Lasting Stakeholder Relationships with Melissa Law 41:38

2M ago41:38

41:38

“Our purpose and our value is to be able to diagnose and consult and create something valuable and meaningful. It is not our role, and our value does not come from taking orders and just doing what people say.” - Melissa Law Ever been frustrated with talent initiatives that get built but don’t make it across the finish line when it comes to impleme…

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Matrix Reporting Structures with Allison Mairena 30:06

2M ago30:06

30:06

“[A matrix reporting structure] really requires both sets of managers to…have alignment around an individual’s goals.” -Allison Mairena Have you ever been in a matrix reporting relationship? It can be very frustrating if both leaders are not aligned. In today’s episode, my guest gives us a peek into how her organization manages matrix reporting. My…

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Working WITH Short Employee Tenure with Jamie Bruno 34:15

3M ago34:15

34:15

“We’d love to hire someone and have them stay 6-8 years, but when it’s not the reality anymore, then shifting that paradigm and mental model [is important.] -Jamie Bruno The job market is constantly in flux. Sometimes it’s an employer’s market, sometimes a candidate’s market, sometimes it’s balanced. One trend that is here to stay is the overall de…

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Loving Metrics with Nancy Tavares 36:18

3M ago36:18

36:18

“When you aren’t bringing in direct revenue…you need to make that connection between what it is you do do and how you help enable the business to meet goals…and how HR functions link into that.” -Nancy Tavares HR and L&D are not typically revenue generators. AND they had huge value to organizations, as you and I both know well. Today’s guest beauti…

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Virtual Learning Best Practices with Cindy Huggett 41:20

3M ago41:20

41:20

“What do they need a facilitator for vs. something they can learn on their own?” -Cindy Huggett Virtual online training has been around for decades now. And yet many organizations firmly resisted it beyond those annual mandatory trainings. Covid pushed many outside their comfort zone to finally start to leverage technology and yet the quality of vi…

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The Future-Ready Work Culture Framework 17:15

3M ago17:15

17:15

The Future-Ready Work Culture Framework will help you foster a work environment that is ready for the next generation of employees and supportive of those who are raising them. Employees are seeking workplaces that are supportive, empathetic, and family-friendly. By taking the time to build a family-friendly work culture, you are setting your organ…

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The Fully Flex Workplace with Krista Pell 38:30

3M ago38:30

38:30

“We trust first.” -Krista Pell How has your organization handled the whole RTO question? Are people on board with the arrangement in place, whether that’s 3 days in office, or only 1 - or something else entirely? In today’s episode, my guest gives us a peek into an organization that considers itself “fully flex.” My guest is Krista Pell. Krista is …

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Ideas for Accommodating Pregnant Employees (solo episode) 12:47

4M ago12:47

12:47

Accommodating the needs of each individual employee can be a daunting task for managers. In this solo episode, I share several accommodation ideas and things to consider for the pregnant employees on your team. Download the pdf guide with these ideas at: kortneyross.com/ideasforpregnantemployees Connect with us at: RossLearningSolutions.com LinkedI…

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The Gift of Intensive Coach Training for HR Leaders with Kacy Wickenhauser 37:42

4M ago37:42

37:42

“I thought I was coaching by prescribing solutions.” -Kacy Wickenhauser Have you ever felt pulled into the drama weeds with your clients - the stakeholders who rely on you as an HR or Talent professional? Me too:) In today’s episode, my guest shares how she has been able to shift from a prescriber of advice to a coach-like HR leader and the impact …

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Navigating New Laws for Pregnancy and Lactation in the Workplace with Jessica Craft 27:34

4M ago27:34

27:34

Most U.S. employers need to comply with the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and PUMP Act laws. But, these relatively recent laws can be a bit difficult to understand. In this episode, Kortney sits down with Jessica Craft, an attorney focused on employment law at Littler. Together, they explore two pivotal pieces of legislation shaping the land…

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Are You An Order-Taker? with Lisa Mitchell 13:03

4M ago13:03

13:03

“We tell ourselves the story that strategy is Big! Complex! Hard! Time-consuming!” -Lisa Mitchell Do you ever just give in to a client’s demands because you don’t want to be seen as “pushing back?” Today’s episode is a solo one about your STRATEGIC VALUE as a Talent, HR or L&D professional. And it’s about what gets in our way of being strategic. I’…

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Sleep, Work, and Parenting: A Conversation with Sleep Specialist Nicole Ratcliffe 28:43

4M ago28:43

28:43

In this episode of NextGen Work Culture, host Kortney Ross dives into the crucial topic of sleep with Nicole Ratcliffe, a sleep specialist from the UK. Nicole shares her personal journey of becoming passionate about sleep after experiencing the challenges of sleep deprivation with her own children. The conversation delves into the profound impact o…

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Measuring Your Recruitment Maturity with Liza Voticky 47:34

4M ago47:34

47:34

“More often that not, talent acquisition is tucked into HR as a function that everyone has to tolerate vs. a strategic arm of the organization.” -Liza Voticky Without the right people in the right place at the right time, your organization cannot meet its objectives. Today’s guest approaches the discipline of Talent Acquisition as a strategic and e…

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Paid Parental Leave Is a Win-Win for Employees and Businesses: An Interview with Allison Whalen 30:33

4M ago30:33

30:33

In this episode, Kortney talks to Allison Whalen about paid parental leave. Allison is the founder of Parentaly, a company that helps improve the parental leave experience for everyone: the expecting employee, their manager, peers, direct reports, and business leaders. Paid parental leave doesn't just benefit families, it's a game changer for busin…

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The Culture Office with Jessica Bacher 38:25

4M ago38:25

38:25

“Culture is not owned by HR, it’s owned by every single leader.” -Jessica Bacher What is your organizational culture like? Who drives it? Who sees themselves as driving it? In some companies, people look to HR to take the lead - or the blame - on company culture. In this episode, my guest and I explore how HR can support culture with an innovative …

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The Importance of Family Planning Benefits with Anthony Franzese 24:25

5M ago24:25

24:25

This week, Anthony Franzese joined Kortney to share more about his role in supporting family health at Stork Club. As a new father, Anthony opens up about his own paternity leave. Then, we uncover the gaps that traditional health insurance often leaves wide open. We talk about how fertility treatments, adoption assistance, hormone therapy, and othe…

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Entrepreneurial Culture by Design with Casey Oware 36:47

5M ago36:47

36:47

“If you continue to always look at it like a start-up, you are always growing to be better.” -Casey Oware How entrepreneurial is your organization? And what do entrepreneurial behaviours actually look like in different company cultures? In today’s episode, we explore this theme in an organization that still thinks of itself as a start-up - by desig…

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The Kyte Baby Fallout: When a Family-Friendly Business Isn't Really Family Friendly (solo episode) 9:38

5M ago9:38

9:38

When family and work collide, the aftermath can echo across the nation. That's precisely what happened in the heart-wrenching case of Marissa and Kyte Baby. This short solo episode talks about the Kyte Baby controversy and the reality of parental leave policies in America. I talk through Marissa's ordeal with her premature baby's NICU stay, her emp…

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Creativity by Constraint with Natalia Matusevscaia 42:39

5M ago42:39

42:39

“Creativity doesn’t exist when you don’t have constraints.” -Natalia Matusevscaia Have you ever been frustrated when you were down a team member or were low on other resources or funds? What was the gift in that situation? Chances are, the constraint you were faced with helped you be more creative and innovative. Today’s guest shares clear examples…

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