HR Power Hour

What should employers have at top of mind if the Department of Labor shows up to perform a wage and hour investigation? Do you have to comply with their requests? What are the ramifications if you refuse to provide the documents and information that is sought? On this episode of HR Power Hour, join host Tawny Alvarez as she talks to Elizabeth Johnston a labor and employment attorney at Verrill con...

Employee engagement in American firms has hovered at around only 30 percent for decades. Leaders and Managers need to shift from abstract ideals to tangible, employee-centric practices that foster organic cultural growth and empower your teams to innovate, adapt, and outshine the competition. That’s the value in this week’s HR Power Hour segment where host David Ciullo discusses with Drew Jones, F...

SPECIAL SHOW TIMES: This show will air on Saturday, 4/27/24 at 7am AND Sunday, 4/28/24 at 10am on News Talk WLOB 1310 AM and 100.5 FM and on your favorite podcast apps. Show Topic: On this episode of HR Power Hour, join host Tawny Alvarez, from Verrill as she talks with Vicky Oliver, a leading career development expert and the multi-best-selling author of five books, including 301 Smart Answers to...

Workplace conflict is escalating. On May 14, 2024, the new book Powerful Phrases for Dealing with Workplace Conflict is being released as an essential resource for all employees (and their managers) who are looking for help on how to navigate frequent workplace conflicts!  In this HR Power Hour segment, host David Ciullo speaks with leadership and workplace culture experts Karin Hurt, CEO, and Dav...

Get ready to empower your future! As retirement trends shift, it's time to seize control of your financial wellbeing. Join David Ciullo on the HR Power Hour for an eye-opening discussion with Tom Wright, Founder and President of Turning65workshop.com, as we delve into the essentials of FICA and decode its impact on your financial journey, no matter your age. From navigating Social Security to...

Being a low wage earner and living in poverty do not always go hand-in-hand and understanding the challenges that may lead employees to be working, but also living in poverty, are important to help those employees to break down barriers that stand in the way of their progression out of poverty—an ultimately become more productive employees. On this episode of HR Power Hour join host Tawny Alvarez...

Wouldn’t it be great to have a manual for personal success backed by 15 years of research and 30,000 Case Studies which teaches you the habits needed to be irreplaceable and stand out? In this episode, host CMA’s David Ciullo discusses with CEO and Author, William Vanderbloemen, his book: Be the Unicorn; 12 Data-Driven Habits that Separate the Best Leaders from the Rest. William reveals how job se...

Discover the unique story of Succession Success Lessons, where a charismatic legacy leader hands over the reins to a behind-the-scenes introvert-turned-CEO and why it worked. Explore the fascinating world of business succession with host CMA’s David Ciullo and the insightful Katie Jones, CEO of The Nimble Group, LLC, in this engaging episode. Join us for a relaxed conversation as Katie shares the...

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion are three distinct concepts. While many leaders focus on the diversity aspect of DEI, without an inclusive culture an organization will never achieve true diversity or equity. How to lead with an emphasis on inclusivity is a trait that many leaders struggle to implement. In this episode of HR Power Hour, join host Tawny Alvarez as she speaks to Colette Phillips, Pr...

Have you ever wondered what makes someone convincing or why some messages persuade when others do not? Have you ever struggled with how to create a persuasive message story, or presentation?  Do you want to understand how persuasion can be used to corrupt or to achieve dangerous ends? In this episode, host CMA’s David Ciullo discusses with Carlos Alvarenga, Author of the new book , The Rules of Pe...

Recent studies show that 31% of US healthcare costs can be directly attributed to “behaviorally influenced chronic conditions,” while 69% of costs are influenced by consumer behaviors.   These statistics hold true for your workforce. The employees who walk through your door each day are managing more than just the workload; they have families, lives outside of work, and health conditions.   Is the...

Because 90% of hiring managers aren't trained on how to interview, they fall prey to their implicit bias when judging candidates and making hiring decisions. Job seekers, equally as mystified by the process, follow stale advice, memorizing rote answers that aren't true to who they are. In this episode, host CMA’s David Ciullo discusses with CEO and Author, Anna Papalia, her book: Intervi...

When we view high-achieving individuals, many of us often think (or say) “what is their secret?” What is that person doing differently from so many other people in business or society who are striving to achieve goals? While the answer is likely going to be different for everyone, there will certainly be some underlying themes. While we can focus on those themes, another important element is under...

If you thought 2023 was filled with constant change in federal and state laws and that new compliance and federal and state rules and regulations were fast and furious, then you better buckle up as 2024 has arrived. In this episode, host CMA’s David Ciullo discusses with attorney James Reidy, Co-Chair of the Labor and Employment Group at Sheehan Phinney, 10 Things that Keep HR Professionals Awake...

In 2023, the Maine legislature passed what many have referred to as the broadest paid family medical leave in the United States. Most agree, that it is the most significant workplace policy in Maine in the last four decades. The law itself creates challenges for businesses and leaves many unanswered questions for both employers and employees. Join host Tawny Alvarez from Verrill as she talks with...

Your employees bring their emotions to work every day. What’s going on at home, the dynamics of their teams, relationships with their managers, and their health and the health of the work culture. In this episode, host CMA’s David Ciullo discusses with Chief Innovation Officer and new Author, JD Pincus, his first book: The Emotionally Agile Brain; Mastering the 12 Emotional Needs That Drive Us. Th...

Pressure is something that we all experience both at work and at home. Getting to a point where you are not only able to appropriately manage pressure, but also to embrace it, is key to high performing in your personal and professional life. In this episode of HR Power Hour, join host Tawny Alvarez as she talks with James Cluskey, former professional tennis player turned executive coach and founde...

“It’s no secret that our healthcare system is broken, and that people are having trouble accessing care,” says Colleen Kavanagh, who spent the first decade of her career working with hospitals to implement new technology and maximize profitability. “But to solve this problem quickly, we’re asking the wrong questions, and we’re asking them of the wrong people.” In this episode, host CMA’s David Ciu...

Recent studies show that 31% of US healthcare costs can be directly attributed to “behaviorally influenced chronic conditions,” while 69% of costs are influenced by consumer behaviors.   These statistics hold true for your workforce. The employees who walk through your door each day are managing more than just the workload; they have families, lives outside of work, and health conditions.   Is the...

The workforce has been through unprecedented change in the last few years—Stress, disengagement, quiet quitting, and mass resignations to name a few. So, has all the rapid change led to more workplace conflict? Is conflict wearing us all down? At what cost?. In this episode, host CMA’s David Ciullo discusses with Karin Hurt, CEO, and David Dye President of Let’s Grow Leaders, The World Workplace C...

While so often we focus on the questions we cannot ask applicants during the job interview process, it’s time to flip the script and focus in on the questions we should be asking as well as how many common interview practices have damaging effects on applicants and their ability to successfully present themselves in interviews. When looking at the process from the seat of the applicant, companies...

Have you ever wondered what makes someone convincing or why some messages persuade when others do not? Have you ever struggled with how to create a persuasive message story, or presentation? Do you want to understand how persuasion can be used to corrupt or to achieve dangerous ends? In this episode, host CMA’s David Ciullo discusses with Carlos Alvarenga, Author of the new book , The Rules of Per...

Have you ever talked on the phone with someone and then met in real life only to be surprised at what the person looked like? What does the accent of television and movie characters speak to as to a character’s personality and skillset? How, if at all, does the accent of a prospective employee impact decision-makers in determining whether the individual is qualified for the position? Accent bias e...

Communication confusion is more then just another daily inconvenience as it impacts productivity, market share and ROI. Cutting the cost of confusion demands the ability to distill, integrate and synthesize information from a broad range of perspectives and disciplines. In this episode, host CMA’s David Ciullo discusses with Rich Layton, Chief Clarity Officer of Transform Communications, his new b...

Many HR professionals recognize that a hybrid work environment is what many employees are seeking. While creating policies and expectations are one element of appropriately implementing a hybrid work environment, many companies are struggling to “make it work.” The question of how to engage employees and create an inclusive environment is difficult in person—let alone remote. Add into that managin...