Hints from HR - Tips For And From The Multifamily Industry

Join us for a special episode of “Hints from HR” and hear from Jason Fein , Camden’s National Maintenance Service Director about TAAEF’s new Facebook Live series, “How to Speak Maintenance”. To find episodes of "How to Speak Maintenance" you can search for it wherever you find your podcasts or visit https://howtospeakmaintenance.buzzsprout.com . This podcast is a project of the Texas Apa...

Today on "Hints from HR" we have special guest, Sunny Giarritta with The NRP Group LLC! We'll be talking about finding talent and how to build an employee referral program that works! This podcast is a project of the Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF). TAAEF raises awareness of careers in the multifamily. There's room to grow in the Texas apartment industr...

Thanks for taking the time to listen to Hints from HR! We're going to take a break for the rest of December and will be back in January. If you haven't already, check out our other podcast, "How to Speak Maintenance." Host Jason Fein, National Maintenance Services Director for Camden Property Trust, and Becca Ramati with TAAEF talk to a variety of guests about why everyone on p...

Our guest today is Kristi DeCarlo with Luma Residential. We're talking about assessments, engagement, recognition and of course retention, all key to keeping an engaged, loyal and happy workforce. Kristi shares some of Luma's key initiatives which have helped them to have low turnover and to being a great place to work. This podcast is a project of the Texas Apartment Association Educati...

On this episode of Hints from HR we talk about coaching and mentoring with industry Wonder Woman, Tami Martin with Berkshire Residential Investments. You'll also learn about the "poop and swoop" so don't miss it!  This podcast is a project of the Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF). TAAEF raises awareness of careers in the multifamily. There's room to...

Join the Hints from HR crew (Nicolle Block, Becca Ramati and Blaise Spitaleri) as we talk about HR innovations in multifamily with Mike Rust with Highland Commercial Properties. Mike talks about the new and unique things that they're doing to benefit both their employees and residents.  This podcast is a project of the Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF). TAAEF raises awa...

When looking for a career in the apartment industry, don't forget to look at our supplier partners. Our supplier partners provide products or services to apartment communities and have an incredibly diverse variety of jobs available. Hear from David Lindley with FSI Construction and Stephanie Naylor with Flooring Warehouse about the opportunity on the supplier partner side and their tips for...

You got the job, now what? This week the Hints from HR crew (Nicolle Block, Blaise Spitaleri and Becca Ramati) will be talking about onboarding and looking to our guest Delicia De La Rosa formerly with Lurin for her tips for new employees and employers. This podcast is a project of the Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF). TAAEF raises awareness of careers in the multifamily. T...

You've probably heard the Simon Sinek quote, "You don't hire for skills, you hire for attitude. You can always teach skills.” We'll look at the apartment industry's take on this as we chat with our guest, Cody Osterman with InterSolutions, host Nicolle Block and Becca Ramati.  This podcast is a project of the Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF). TAAEF...

This episode was recorded following the February 2021 winter storm. The storm (as well as Covid) showed once again that our industry can accomplish amazing things when we work together. Our success is when we have the right formula for finding team members that align with our culture. Join Nicolle Block, Blaise Spitaleri and Becca Ramati as we look back on the topics we’ve covered so far and what’...

Join us as we talk about the ins and out of hiring for (and being hired for) maintenance positions. Jason Fein and Iris Sanchez from Camden give us the recruiting and maintenance perspectives. This podcast is a project of the Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF). TAAEF raises awareness of careers in the multifamily. There's room to grow in the Texas apartment industry.  ww...

Job Descriptions - are they helping or hindering? Who are they written for - the current employee? the new employee? Get out your secret decoder ring as our guest, Charlotte Flores with BH Management, helps us to ensure that job descriptions are an efficient tool for everyone! This podcast is a project of the Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF). TAAEF raises awareness of caree...

This week we are talking about career paths with our guest, Sarah Fox with BG Staffing. Career paths and advancement is an important part of our industry's story and also a key to retaining talent. To (sort of) quote Drake, this is an industry where you can "start at the bottom and make it here." We can't wait to dive into this topic with Sarah and all of you! This podcast is a...

Shelley Maxey with Olympus Property, will be joined by our hosts Nicolle Block and Blaise Spitaleri to discuss company culture. What does a job seeker need to know about this during their job search and how finding the right fit has to be mutually beneficial! This podcast is a project of the Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF). TAAEF raises awareness of careers in the multifam...

Amanda Kison with Greystar joins us for this episode of “Hints from HR”. Today our host, Nicolle Block will lead us through a conversation about virtual interviewing and what both job seekers and employers need to do to make them more successful! This podcast is a project of the Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF). TAAEF raises awareness of careers in the multifamily. There&ap...

Join us for this episode of “Hints from HR” focusing on resumes! How to write them, what to include and what not to include and how to make them stand out! We’ll also talk about how those reading resumes can find the gems they’re looking for. This podcast is a project of the Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF). TAAEF raises awareness of careers in the multifamily. There's...

We launched this series, Hints from HR, to share real tips from real HR professionals in the multifamily industry for both job seekers and employers. Along with our hosts Nicolle Block with Brookfield Properties, Blaise Spitaleri with Gemstar Construction, and Becca Ramati with TAAEF, we feature a different guest and topic in each episode.  This podcast is a project of the Texas Apartment Associat...