HR Power Hour

On this week’s HR Power Hour, success feels great, but we learn the most from our failures. Whether the failure is large or small, the growth potential that comes with the experience provides an opportunity for future success.   In this episode, we have a replay of Robert Baldacci discussing his work with Baldacci Consulting Group, his experiences in the restaurant industry (both in a well-known f...

Ever wonder if your business needs a Board of Directors? The fact is that there are many different types of Boards as well as many different reasons to create one to help your business, and yes yourself.  This week on the HR Power Hour, join host David Ciullo and Colleen McCracken, a Strategic Business Advisor, discuss Everything Owners Need to Know About Boards and why you should get clear guidan...

 As employers, we are focusing significant time and energy on Diversity Equity and Inclusion initiatives. Do we have the right people in the right positions? Do our policies appropriately set forth our commitment to these initiatives? But has your organization given thought to the fact that who you lease or rent property from could be a reflection on your business’s commitment to DEI? On this epis...

This week on the HR Power Hour join host David Ciullo and Coleen Greco founder of Reset Refuel Renew On this episode, we discuss the three pillars for optimal health.  Today more than ever organizations are looking to help their employees succeed. Coleen and David discuss how virtual personal training, nutrition coaching, and mindset coaching properly designed can help you discover JOY and improve...

This week on HR Power Hour: Employers have spent much of the last year focusing on employee health and well-being; emphasizing the creation of a healthy work environment to minimize the spread of the virus in the workplace. Some employers have taken that focus a step further, to make sure that during this difficult time employee’s mental health is also being looked after. Join Lindy Graham, LCSW a...

This week on HR Power Hour: We all know the importance of workers’ compensation insurance but how does it relate to the current pandemic and COVID-19? In some states, what is known as a presumption has be instituted, resulting in certain classes of employees who become sick as being presumed to have contracted the virus at work. How does this work and what implications are created? What does it me...

This week on HR Power Hour, new year, new you. Despite the pandemic, as in past years, many employees are likely at the beginning journeys of new year’s resolutions. When those resolutions involve health and wellbeing, often bringing a professional in helps employees stay on track and accountable, helping them to achieve their goals. And what do healthy employees make? Usually happier and more eng...

This week on the HR Power Hour, join David Ciullo and Joe Hart President/CEO of Dale Carnegie & Associates. On this episode we discuss the Importance of Culture and Resilience especially with the challenge of both the onsite and virtual workplace of today. We also discuss tips and strategies to reduce stress and support productivity as well as how to engage employees in this new hybrid workpla...

This week on the HR Power Hour, join David Ciullo and Jim Edholm Founder of Business Benefits Inc. On this episode we discuss Healthcare Benefit Strategies in 2021. There may be a Brightside to COVID-19 and it may happen in an unusual place -Healthcare Benefits. According to Jim, this could be the best time in years for an employer to consider totally new funding options for their health care bene...

This week on the HR Power Hour join host David Ciullo and Debra Weiss Ford the Managing Partner at Jackson Lewis. On this episode we discuss the critical topic of doing Investigations in a Covid World.  How are you the leader or HR professional really going to do thorough and fair investigations without doing them in person? Deb and David talk about 10 rules for conducting effective workplace inve...

What do Maine’s recent election results (at the local, state, and federal level) mean for Maine businesses? What should companies keep at top of mind for the first quarter of 2021 and the future? How will the results effect the next Maine legislative cycle as well as what changes can we expect to see at a national level in 2021?  Join Tawny Alvarez for a dynamic discussion with Maine Street Soluti...

This week on the HR Power Hour, join David Ciullo and Matt Hollister CEO of Business Benefits Inc. On this episode we discuss Why a “Virtual PEO” May Be a Better Option for employers or small businesses especially in today’s challenging environment. We take you from the beginning of what is a PEO, its benefits and challenges, and what your options could be. This quick Q&A conversation provides...

This week on the HR Power Hour, join David Ciullo as he speaks with Nadra and Rob Edgerly, Owners of three small businesses in Maine (Nadra Photography Inc., Maine Life Real Estate, Dale Carnegie Maine). On this episode we discuss the Real Small Business Lessons from 2020. With 4 teen age children, 1 dog, 1 cat and 10 chickens at home and 3 small businesses to run, Nadra and Rob provide inspiring...

This week on HR Power Hour, the presidential election is days away, are you up to date on the laws that effect employers during election season?  Do you need to pay employees who miss work as they stand in long lines waiting to vote? Must you permit employees to take time away from work in order to vote? Should you be concerned if an employee waits in line for hours during a pandemic and isn’t wea...

This week on the HR Power Hour, Jim Reidy, Chair of the Labor and Employment Law Group at Sheehan Phinney, discusses important Tips on Managing a Remote Workforce. This isn’t our Fathers Workplace! It’s a brave new world. Home used to be a separate refuge from work. Now because of advances in technology, public health issues, and changes in how we view work, the home is where work happens. Listen...

This week on HR Power Hour join Tawny Alvarez and Ben Ford, attorney and partner in the Labor and Employment Practice Group at Verrill.  On this episode we discuss the recent White House Executive Order on Combatting Race and Sex Stereotyping and the effect that it does (and will) have on the content set forth in company’s diversity and inclusion trainings as well as implicit bias trainings.  We w...

This week on HR Power Hour join Tawny Alvarez and Nancy Marshall of Marshall Communications for a discussion on how individual leaders can stay relevant during COVID-19 by focusing on personal branding.  Prior to the pandemic, the ability to personally brand has taken many forms of in person interactions off the table, how do individuals stay relevant and memorable when social distancing and remot...

Next on the HR Power Hour, Christopher Littlefield, International and TedX Speaker and founder of beyondthankyou.com discusses his new book 75+ Team Building Activities for Remote Teams. As an expert in employee appreciation, workplace culture and relationship building, Chris joins us from Chilie to provide you practical immediate tips that can make a difference in engaging your remote teams.

This week on HR Power Hour join Tawny Alvarez and Asker Saeed, of Saeed Consulting LLC, for a discussion on the steps organizations must undertake before instituting effective diversity and inclusion programs and why so many companies’ diversity and inclusion efforts are unsuccessful.  Specifically, in this episode we will discuss the impediments that already exist in many companies that disrupt t...

How can HR professionals make an impact in developing inclusion during these challenging times? This week on the HR Power Hour, Jennifer McCollum, CEO of Linkage discusses how organizations need to merge inclusion into leadership development thus making inclusion part of ongoing expectations, ongoing measurement and development of an overall broader leadership development effort.

This week on the HR Power Hour, we have a replay of Mark Gonska, EVP and Chief Connections Officer at Dise & Company discusses the important topic of Avoiding Career Self Sabotage. There are so many ways you can sabotage your career without even knowing it. For example, it truly is a myth that your job is secure, and your boss truly knows your daily value. Let’s listen to Mark Gonska provide s...

This week on the HR Power Hour join Tawny as she talks to serial entrepreneur, best-selling author, and founder and president of Mindscaling, Shawn Hunter about his book Small Acts of Leadership: 12 Intentional Behaviors That Lead to Big Impact. While great leaders recognize that change is inevitable, making change can seem daunting and overwhelming. In Shawn’s book he proves that small changes in...

Cause marketing proves an effective marketing strategy for many retail and service organizations. Publicizing support for social justice campaigns and other non-profits can lead to increased brand loyalty as well as target like-minded consumers.  Has your organization given thought to participating in cause marketing, and specifically, the effect cause marketing could have on employee engagement? ...

This week on the HR Power Hour, Mark Hannum the Chief Research Officer at Linkage discusses his new book “BECOME: The Path to Purposeful Leadership” The world’s greatest leaders focus on three critical things; they are committed to accomplishing something that maters; they articulate a vision that others embrace; and they demonstrate a series of 5 commitments. In BECOME, Mark Hannum reveals the ev...

Next week on the HR Power Hour, John Brubaker, aka Coach Bru, discusses the sequel to his last best-selling book, Stadium Status. Beyond Stadium Status takes you on a behind the scenes journey into what it takes to elevate and separate your brand in today’s crowded and commoditized environment. He also discusses his new clothing line “Chin UP Chest Out” which supports mental health awareness. That...