Social Responsibility at Work

Managers play a pivotal role in any organization, shaping the work environment, driving employee engagement, and ultimately impacting the bottom line. Yet, too often, the focus on technical expertise overshadows the significance of developing well-rounded managers with strong interpersonal skills. Join us as we sit down with renowned management expert Laura Sukoroff, who dives deep into the critic...

Hello, everyone. Angela here, host of Social Responsibility at Work and founder at Call for Culture. I am crashing this episode for a very quick announcement, so hang in there with me. You'll be right back to your episode in no time. The reason why I'm joining it today for a little bit is because we have some big news to celebrate. The Social Responsibility at Work podcast just reached its...

Gethin is an award-winning psychologist who has been helping some of the world’s largest organizations to improve their employee experience and wellbeing for  two decades. The last 10 years have been spent working as part of the senior leadership team at Benefex where Gethin leads our thought leadership in the market. As a frequent writer and speaker on employee experience and employee wellbeing,...

I’m so excited to share this in depth discussion with you. Mita Mallick shares insights from her new book, Reimagine Inclusion, where she debunks 13 myths that hold us back from transforming our workplaces. She delivers powerful storytelling combined with practical and hands-on ways for us to be more inclusive leaders.  In this episode she demonstrates that when we show up as more inclusive leader...

In this thought-provoking episode we sit down with the inspiring Melissa Villanueva, a visionary leader in the coffee industry and an advocate for social justice. Join us as we delve into the captivating world of coffee and explore how it can be a catalyst for building a more equitable society. Melissa Villanueva is the CEO and owner of Brewpoint Coffee in Elmhurst, IL. Brewpoint Coffee has been f...

People, not policies.  This is the major shift that our guest, Tracie Sponenberg, is looking to enact in HR departments around the world. Modern HR is more than just compliance, it’s about connecting with community and designing employee experiences so workers can do the best work of their lives and feel true satisfaction in their roles.  Tracie is Chief People Officer at The Granite Group and a h...

I’m very excited to be featuring a very special guest and friend who brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in the fields of Steam Learning, Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), and Mindfulness Coaching. In this episode, I am joined by Allan Howard (not related) who will share insights and strategies for integrating SEL and mindfulness practices into Steam education. We discuss how he and his...

Perry Timms is Founder & Chief Energy Officer of PTHR, with 30+ yrs of experience in people, learning, technology, organization change & transformation. In 2022 he was ranked Number 1 Most Influential HR Thinker by HR Magazine. In this episode, Perry shares his personal mission is to see more people flourish through their work, and help shift organizations as a force for societal good (not just pr...

Richard Newman is on a mission to transform your mindset, influence, and future to elevate your work, team, and life. His new book, Lift Your Impact, shares the groundbreaking communication techniques that can help you gain the results and respect you deserve. He includes a toolkit of proven, thoroughly researched and tested techniques to help organizations thrive.  We had a great chat in this epi...

Being vulnerable at work can help create a more authentic, empathetic, and supportive workplace culture, which can lead to improved productivity, engagement, and overall well-being. Vulnerability can help create a safe space for open communication. When you share your thoughts, feelings, and concerns, you can facilitate more honest and productive conversations with your colleagues. My guest today...

My guest today is Geoffrey M. Roche, Senior Vice President at Core Education, public figure, strategist, connector and collaborator, who has leveraged his skills to develop and train healthcare professionals.  “We need to create a healthcare system that is equitable. We need to create the right providers and train them to meet the needs of different populations. To think that we are not there yet,...

“Nothing great was ever achieved without enthusiasm.”  –Ralph Waldo Emerson This is a quote I adore and the vibe I get when speaking with Lori on this week’s podcast episode. Lori Michele Leavitt is “The Pivot Catalyst” who has coached, consulted, and trained hundreds of leaders around the world to achieve their objectives and generate extraordinary momentum.  She speaks globally on catalyzing mom...

Joey Price is one of my favorite HR influencers, I’ve been following him longer than he knows, and am so excited to have him on the show today. He has spent over 15 years in the HR Industry, starting as a Human Resources Assistant, who now runs Jumpstart: HR, an HR consulting for small businesses and startups. Joey wants people more excited for Monday than they are for Friday. The ideal experience...

Some call them “soft skills.” I call them “hard AF skills,” because they transcend all roles and should be the center of all our talent development efforts. That’s why I got excited to hear my guest today call them “core skills,” which brings so much light to the importance of our work. Johnny Campbell is Co-Founder and CEO of SocialTalent, the world’s most popular e-learning platform dedicated to...

Emmanuel is a social entrepreneur from Kampala, Uganda with a passion for upskilling the next generation of talent in preparation for jobs and entrepreneurial opportunities in Africa. In this episode we dive deep into his story and the personal struggles he endured to make it out of the slums in Uganda and eventually lead era92, a youth creative agency training and employing Uganda's young adults...

The topic of psychological safety in the workplace cannot be emphasized enough. If we fail as businesses to create psychologically safe environments, all of our other design efforts will fall short. The strength of a good leader can be measured by their ability to create a safe space for employees. That’s why we are tapping into the neuroscience behind workplace psychology on today’s episode. Our...

At Call For Culture, we offer a fresh take on workplace culture consulting. If you’ve ever heard me speak, you know our mission is to foster workplace culture partnerships and communities built on meaningful connection, sustainable change, and regenerative outcomes. Sustainable and regenerative. These are also terms our guest uses several times in this episode to show how the economy needs to evol...

The impact of strong leadership and culture on an organization’s success has already been well documented, and yet some companies are still struggling to implement even the basic culture initiatives for employees. Next level leaders empower their people. With me to discuss is strategy facilitator, board director, and speaker, Alex Brueckmann. It’s great to have Alex on the show again where he shar...

According to the Surgeon General’s workplace wellbeing report, 76% of U.S. workers reported at least one symptom of a mental health condition, 84% of respondents said their workplace conditions had contributed to at least one mental health challenge, and 81% of workers reported that they will be looking for workplaces that support mental health in the future. This tells us that workplaces are cont...

As we gear up to celebrate Black History Month, it’s essential to reflect on how far our DEI efforts have come in the workplace, and while it’s true that we’ve made some great progress that deserves to be celebrated, we still have a long way to go. That is why we are kick starting the month of February with a powerful and influential figure who has dedicated his life to the movement. Reggie Butler...

Today we’re going to be talking about how systems change happens and how it’s actually just a culmination of micro progressions and behavioral shifts over time. Dr. Jacqueline Kerr is a behavior change scientist. TEDx and keynote speaker, and podcast host. Our work intersects when organizations are looking for culture change and we teased out some important tenets when it comes to doing this effec...

I have always been fascinated by the human psyche, especially at work. Have you ever noticed that people might behave differently in the workplace than they do in other environments? It’s called “code switching” and it’s something that two I/O Psych enthusiasts like Erica and I love to explore. Erica is a licensed clinical psychologist practicing in the field for over 10 years. Her mantra is to re...

Web3. The Metaverse. Decentralization. You might have heard these terms thrown around by big tech companies like Mark Zuckerberg’s Facebook or your 17 year old “crypto bro” nephew, but what does this new tech mean for the future of work? Is it a viable solution for some of the HR problems we are grappling with today? With me to discuss the challenges and opportunities that these technologies prese...

Today we’re talking about a crucial topic and experience that is often overlooked in the workplace and within the context of broader well-being and mental health conversations - perinatal mental health. My guest today is a special one. Kendra Vargas, LCPC, PMH-C, is owner and founder of Authentically You Psychotherapy, PLLC. She is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor and a Certified Perinat...

Well that’s a wrap! It’s been an amazing year working with some of the most talented HR, DEI, and Wellbeing professionals on the planet. We conclude 2022 with my favorite annual tradition by bringing in two top minds from Qualtrics to discuss employment trends for 2023. I'm so excited to welcome Haley Kuschman and Frank Laterza to the show. We go deep on the research Qualtrics has produced in its...