HR Power Hour

You have been hearing a lot about Pay Transparency in the news and in today’s world of social media and sites like GlassDoor and PayScale, information about employer pay practices will get out one way or another. In this segment of the HR Power Hour, CMA’s host David Ciullo discusses with Adam Hamel, Director & Chair of the Employment Practice Group at McLane Middleton the benefits, drawbacks,...

Pre-existing injuries, emotional wellness, stress, a skiing accident—are they covered by workers’ compensation? Understanding the ins and outs of how workers’ compensation works, when the first report of injury is necessary, and how it could affect your business operations is confusing and complex. Add into the discussion that often times an employee’s work-related injury could make them eligible...

Leaders must influence their organizations and earn relevance with customers, employees, and all stakeholders every day. The new strategic dynamic environment where competition for valuable resources is intense, disruption is an expected condition, stakeholders always want more, and innovation is expected. Listen to Dave Coffaro, author of the book Leading from Zero: Seven Essential Elements of Ea...

Everybody recruits is a special interview with David Ciullo, the CEO of Career Management Associates. David is an HR thought leader, speaker, and emcee as well as the talk show host and owner of the HR Power Hour national radio show.  David is one of the most dynamic, eclectic people you'll ever meet. In addition to his professional successes, David is certified in Creative Training Technique...

The world has changed. Globalism, technology, and remote work is today’s 21st-century management reality. On this week’s episode, CMA’s David Ciullo hosts Christopher D. Lee, Ph. D., SPHR, the Chief Human Resources Officer for William & Mary, the nation’s second-oldest university. They discuss how Leaders need new tools to Coach, Counsel, and Cheer their teams to success.

There is a multitude of factors to consider as employers begin (or continue) to return employees to the physical workplace. As companies balance operational needs with employee satisfaction, they will simultaneously be juggling health and safety precautions related to the pandemic and the vaccination status of their team members. Woven into all of this is the fact that in most parts of the country...

Wellness benefits are great; if your company offers something your employees want. Imagine, however, a wellness program that provides employees with the exact wellness benefits they want or are already investing in? The good news is, you don’t have to imagine it, because that is what Wallit provides. Join Tawny as she interviews Mike Vien, CEO and Founder of Wallit, the card-linked benefits platfo...

New employees to the workforce expect to have info at their digital fingertips and employers are looking for new ways to remove barriers to what they need faster. Imagine a modern training and technology that resembles “PokémonGo” and improves quality and operations by more than50%. It’s not a dream, it’s Augmented Reality (AR) the next tool for HR and Business, and it’s coming to your business so...

On this episode of HR Power Hour, join host Tawny Alvarez as she talks to WeMaax Consulting Founder & CEO Mary Axelsen about CARE Change Framework and the work that WeMaax Consulting does in the Change Leadership arena. From coaching circles to one-on-one leadership development programs on this episode we will discuss how organizations and leaders can bring their leadership team to the next le...

If the healthcare system were an emperor, Covid-19 tragically revealed that it had no clothes. In his new book, Care After Covid, Dr. Shantanu Nundy―Chief Medical Officer of Accolade, lays out a comprehensive plan to transform healthcare.  Listen as CMA host David Ciullo and DR Nundy provides action items leaders and HR professionals can do right now to help their employees and their organizations...

At a time in which alcohol and drug abuse is on the rise, are you or someone in your company in a position to identify when an employee is under the influence of an impairing substance? Whether your organization has a drug testing policy, has federal contracts, has employees driving vehicles or operating heavy equipment, each may play a role in your legal obligations, but what about your general o...

Inclusion has become a buzzword but what does organizational inclusion really mean in 2021. In this week's episode, CMA’s David Ciullo hosts Jodi Detjen, author of the new book The Next Smart Step: How to Overcome Gender Stereotypes and Build a Stronger Organization. Jodi and David discuss immediate actions you can take to make it a reality in your organization. 

Authenticity is key to having an inclusive work environment. But studies show that upwards of 60% of your workforce is likely covering some aspect of themselves. What is covering? Coined in 1963 by Erving Goffman, the use of the term covering is increasingly used today for when individuals manage or downplay their differences and aspects of their true identity in order to “fit in.” Examples of cov...

Leaders need to have the courage and conviction to use the trust they have built in their organizations to pursue and influence the rapid and difficult changes that are happening today. Ryan Estis of ryanestis.com is a national speaker, consultant, coach and advisor who speaks with HRPH's host David Ciullo on the personal growth, innovation and leadership skills needed in 2021 and beyond. 

Ripped from the April 8, 2021 Headlines of the Bangor Daily News: “Readfield Woman says company rescinded job offer after she sought breastfeeding accommodation”. Would you like that story to be about your organization? Did you know that there is an organization that can help employers nationwide with family-friend benefits, tools and an app that can minimize the risk, foster employee engagement,...

Show Topic: 2021 will be a great year if you #MoveForward and do the dedicated and focused work to make it happen.     CMA’s David Ciullo hosts John Brubaker, Speaker, Executive Coach, and Author of the new book Beyond Stadium Status in a practical and tip-filled discussion for all C-Suite, HR, and business leaders.     In addition, John gives an update on his clothing line Chin Up Chest Out and t...

Brann & Isaacson and Career Management Associates continue their Employment Law webinar series with a timely update for employers on some of the new key workplace developments in managing the pandemic and addressing other pressing workplace issues.  Our focus will be on concrete and practical issues for HR and leadership, and we expect to address: FFCRA extension. What are our options? What do...

Affinity groups, mentoring, sponsorship, in many organizations, employees will say, we have these programs, but they have limited success. So how does an organization recognize the need for such a program, and even more so, how does an organization make it work? In this episode of HR Power Hour, join host Tawny Alvarez of Verrill as she talks with Catherine Lamson, Senior Vice President and Chief...

This week on the HR Power Hour, our guest is Ken Gronbach, author of the book Upside, Profiting from the Profound Demographic Shifts Ahead. Did you know that when it comes to understating trends in the world that demographers are around 80% right, and economists are only 30% right? It's true, and you can learn why listening to CMA's David Ciullo host the discussion with Ken on why there...

This week on the HR Power Hour, the question of if Work-Life Balance being attainable is asked and according to the author of the new book The Work-Life Balance Myth: Rethinking Your Optimal Balance for Success, there is no such thing.  There are two important facts: 1) stress happens―you can’t avoid it, and 2) your existence is composed of far more than “work” and “life.” The critical concept of...

On this episode of HR Power Hour, join Tawny as she talks to Shawn O’Leary, Executive Vice President of Dirigo Safety, LLC, about active shooter training and the importance of having a plan in place to respond to the aftermath of an attack.    Most employers think that it could never happen to them. Their organization is staffed with great people, and none of them would ever wish harm on their co-...

This week on HR Power Hour, we look at how 2020 has changed our economy including the business trends of remote work, customer expectations, and the disruption of “norms.” In addition, we uncover the growth opportunities for business owners and cost reductions in 2021. Join CMA host David Ciullo as he speaks with Chris Cynkar, Business Owner, Franchise Consultant, and Expense Reduction Expert, as...

Brann & Isaacson and Career Management Associates continue their Employment Law webinar series with a timely update for employers on some of the new key workplace developments in managing the pandemic and also addressing other pressing workplace issues.  Our focus will be on concrete and practical issues for HR and leadership, and we address: The latest federal and state vaccine guidance. New...

On February 4, 2021, the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act of 2021 was introduced by House and Senate Democrats. This legislation has been touted as the most significant reform of labor law in the United States since the Taft-Hartley Act and the 1935 Wagner Act—both World War II-era laws. Even if your work environment is not unionized, and thus labor concerns are not at the top of mind, t...

This week on the HR Power Hour join host David Ciullo and Ron Thurston Author and VP of Stores at INTERMX. In this episode, we discuss Ron’s book Retail Pride; The Guide to Celebrating Your Accidental Career. Want to accelerate your potential and grow your career? Listen to David and Ron discuss straightforward and practical tips for developing your talents, connecting with customers and building...