HR Power Hour

It’s difficult to keep up with the ever-changing employment-law landscape.  Add into that landscape state and federal tax and retirement rules and regulations which effect the benefits that are offered to employees (and/or required to be offered to employees) and we know that your company’s HR team’s head is likely spinning. Is there a way that some of the stress associated with benefit administra...

Did you know that if you have an Employer Group Health Plan, you have a fiduciary responsibility to comply with the Consolidated Appropriations Act (CAA) by Jan 1, 2023, or face real fines? In this episode, host CMA’s David Ciullo discusses with Healthcare Purchaser Alliance of Maine Co-Founder and President Peter Hayes, the new requirements, and fiduciary best practices for employer sponsored hea...

On the next HR Power Hour, workplaces are comprised of a variety of people with a diverse array of personalities and skills. While the spectrum of personalities can be vast, most employees conduct themselves in a professional manner, they understand the expectations that their position holds, and they respect authority, their fellow employees, and the company. But what happens when an employee’s a...

We spend over 90,000 hours during our lifetime working so it is no surprise that 1/3 of U.S workers say they have been or are in a workplace romance. We are of course dealing with primal human behavior. In this episode, host CMA’s David Ciullo discusses with employment attorney Debra Weiss Ford at Jackson Lewis P.C. Romance in the Workplace. We discuss the legal issues dealing with consensual and...

This week on HR Power Hour. Financial health and wellbeing is at the top of employees’ minds. Research shows that lack of financial stability can lead to adverse health consequences for your employees, both mental and physical. On this episode of HR Power Hour, join co-host Tawny Alvarez as she talks to Matt Bahl, Vice President and Head of Workplace Financial Health at the Financial Health Networ...

Managers are often promoted into the role because they are operationally skilled. However, this often sets up first-time managers for failure. Unfortunately, they frequently lack the management skills necessary for success. In this episode of HR Power Hour, join host Tawny Alvarez as she talks with Jen Serei, SHRM-CP, HR Partner at MP. They’ll discuss useful tips and best practices for first-time...

What can you learn from an Employee Experience Scientist? The answer is a lot if you want to lean about how to get the optimal experience of total engagement. In this episode, host CMA’s David Ciullo discusses with Kevin Campbell M.A., Employee Experience Scientist at Qualtrics, how to think differently and optimize the results of both your employee engagement measurement and performance managemen...

Organizational culture shapes how work gets done. And in today’s M&A environment, culture is becoming a more commanding force across the deal lifecycle and a central determinant of whether a transaction succeeds.    In this episode, host CMA’s David Ciullo discusses with Deloitte Consulting Principal Ami Louise Rich, the ways culture is transforming the M&A environment and the breakdown of...

It’s difficult to keep up with the ever-changing employment law landscape. Add into that landscape state and federal tax and retirement rules and regulations that affect the benefits that are offered to employees (and/or required to be offered to employees) and we know that your company’s HR team’s head is likely spinning. Is there a way that some of the stress associated with benefits administrat...

Being a leader in 2022 after a 2 year worldwide pandemic, during the great resignation and disengagement of employees, and with inflation and costs of talent and goods at 40+ year high, is quite a challenge. In this episode, host CMA’s David Ciullo discusses with speaker, award-winning author, executive coach, and founder of Chin UP Chest Out (CUCO) clothing and radio brand John Brubaker , Leaders...

The United States Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization overturning Roe v. Wade has led to a host of different responses from employers across the country—specifically those with employees in states that now ban and significantly limit access to abortions. There are a number of circumstances and situations that employers should keep top of mind when discussing th...

HR Technology is a necessity for all organizations. Recruiting, video interviews, mental health, AI, HRIS systems, DE&I implementation, performance management, employee engagement or just the basics of payroll and benefit management are just a few of the solutions you can purchase in the marketplace today.   But how do you determine and get unbiased guidance on selecting what is best solution...

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 Ch...

Are you a little too comfortable with Self-loathing? Tired of feeling like you are not enough? Our guest says this book is for you! In this episode, host CMA’s David Ciullo discusses with author, attorney, single mom, and business owner Carrington Smith her new book Blooming: Finding Gifts in the Sh** of Life. We discuss how shit is quite literally fertilizer that can take you from trauma to trium...

On the next HR Power Hour, workplaces are comprised of a variety of people with a diverse array of personalities and skills. While the spectrum of personalities can be vast, most employees conduct themselves in a professional manner, they understand the expectations that their position holds, and they respect authority, their fellow employees, and the company. But what happens when an employee’s a...

Retail is the heartbeat of a thriving economy and community, and our guest’s mission is to inspire a new era of leadership, one that teaches leaders to value their most precious asset, their people. In this episode, host CMA’s David Ciullo discusses with April Sabral, author of her new book The Positive Effect: A Retail Leaders Guide to Changing the World. April shares her personal journey, lesson...

This week on HR Power Hour. Financial health and well-being is at the top of employees’ minds. Research shows that lack of financial stability can lead to adverse health consequences for your employees, both mental and physical. On this episode of HR Power Hour, join co-host Tawny Alvarez as she talks to Matt Bahl, Vice President and Head of Workplace Financial Health at the Financial Health Netwo...

2020 -2022 has been described as the Golden Years for the Human Resources. C-Suite and Owners have relied on HR to guide them thru the pandemic and now thru the Great Resignation. So how does a HR Professional capitalize and have a career path to CEO, Executive Director or Business owner? On this episode, host CMA’s David Ciullo discusses with Andrew Bartlow, Founder of People Leader Accelerator,...

While the leak of the Supreme Court’s draft opinion in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization has led to significant media buzz concerning the Supreme Court’s role as law interpreter, the division of rights under state and federal law, as well as social activism generally, the draft ruling also reminds HR Professionals about some important policies and practices. What are those policies and...

We spend over 90,000 hours during our lifetime working so it is no surprise that 1/3 of U.S workers say they have been or are in a workplace romance. We are of course dealing with primal human behavior. In this episode, host CMA’s David Ciullo discusses with employment attorney Debra Weiss Ford at Jackson Lewis P.C. Romance in the Workplace. We discuss the legal issues dealing with consensual and...

Having trouble retaining great talent? Dealing with employees walking out the door after the first week? Struggling with your leadership not truly understanding when employees are leaving?   In this episode of the HR Power Hour, join host CMA’s David Ciullo discuss with Mark Gonska, Executive Vice President of Dise & Company, Key Strategies for Retaining Talent that include the “4 R’s” in onbo...

After the murder of George Floyd in the summer of 2020, millions of people around the world entered into a dialogue about race and racism in America. Many leaders and HR professionals don’t know where and how to enter the conversation effectively to have this critical conversation. On today’s episode, host CMA’s David Ciullo discusses with bestselling author Eric M. Bailey, President of Bailey Str...

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...

Our long COVID winter MAY be over, but history shows we should proceed with caution as remember it took 3 years to return to pre-pandemic normal for the 1918 worldwide Spanish Flu. That said, lets be positive and focus on the workplace legal challenges and opportunities in a post-COVID workplace. In this episode, host CMA’s David Ciullo discusses with the Chair of the Labor and Employment group, J...

On this week’s episode of HR Power Hour. It’s easy to say that your work environment is inclusive, but what does it take to attract and retain female leaders? Join Tawny as she speaks to April Paradis, HR Specialist at Bank of America about the work that Bank of America is doing to invest in women. April will discuss the work that Bank of America does in focusing on retention and development while...