The People Strategy Podcast

How do we serve from inside of our organization?  F rom ensuring that our staff are in the right place in the right role to our leaders leading in the right way . Today I am joined once again by Matt Poepse l on the show . He is the author of a brand-new book called Expand the Circle . Listen in as we dig into the way that our teams are turning up our strengths, and more specifically, the importan...

Good processes allow us to get things done, as long as they don't take more time!   In HR, there are two types of HR , in our opinion, Foundational HR and Transformational HR. A good audit and process allows us to have a strong foundation so that we can focus on the transformation of HR that ties to the people strategy. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://hrinnov...

Self-care. Yup, we all say we do it. Yet, as HR professionals and business leaders how often do you wa lk the talk when it comes to taking care of yourself? When HR professionals are dealing with the stress of everyday life it can be easy to overlook self-care and today, I want to address that. I am joined by special guest Nicole Greer on the show, and she is an expert in coaching and consulting a...

HR leaders have the highest turnover per position according to a recent LinkedIn Global Survey. Today, we chat about keyways to care for yourself in HR .  AND , no it is not sleep, exercise and healthy food .  Although those are great ! You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://hrinnovates.me/TO122

Turnover Problems in the first 90 days?  On today's show we talk about the importance of slowing down to speed up in hiring and retaining the right staff in the first 90 days of employment.  There is an impact on supervisors and staff when turnover in the first 90 days is extremely high.  When this problem is fixed, Human Resources gains credibility as well as becoming a partner with organizationa...

Turnover Problems?     Do you know exactly what is causing them?     Fit to role.  If your employees are not in the right role , they are more likely to turnover in their role and with the organization.  Today we chat about creating a job assessment to determine what the role really needs.  Listen in as we examine how to set up your staff for success by defining their roles for the organization an...

Are your managers great leaders?   Hint…   A leader empowers your team – A manager tells them what to do   A leader shares their though t process – A manager gives the answer and closely monitors the results   A leader gives control away – A manager seeks control   Does a manager or a leader develop and engage the best employees?     Listen in as Michael Yinger with Resume Sieve and I chat about m...

There are times where we, as leaders and as employees, get frustrated with being asked to complete a specific task, and then being asked to complete another for an individual inside of the organization at the exact same time. During these moments it can be difficult to decide what is the top priority and what isn't. Today I examine how to face these multiple competing priorities and more specifica...

Massive layoffs are having a significant impact on staff morale and engagement. As leaders creating and a coaching culture is one that can continue to engage staff and meet them where they are at with empathy. Today I have the pleasure of being joined once again by Donna Star on the show. She is an expert in coaching and consulting as well as the author of her upcoming book Unsuccessfully Successf...

Embellishments to look better?  Ever happen when you are trying to enroll someone in a decision?  Yep, it happens in recruitment.  There are times putting a filter on what our organizations are like sounds like a great idea.  Yet, this has a negative impact once a person is hired and realizes that this is not the culture they were looking for.  Join Danielle Diel and I as we chat about using marke...

Your organizational culture can be the gateway to attracting new hires to your company, but what about the employees working with you right now? Today I am joined by Zech Dahms on the show. He is an expert in culture development as well as the founder of Perennial Culture and the Community Engagement & Content Lead of Achieve Engagement. Listen in as we break down the importance of building trust...

You may already know what a "coaching culture" is, but I'm sure you're now wondering how to cultivate one and what exactly goes into maintaining it? That's the question that we are answering today as we are joined once again by Damon Clark. He is an expert in Predictive Index as well as the founder of Talent Optimizers. Listen in as we discuss developing coaching methods and how having these conve...

Is your organizational culture impacting employee retention? That's the question that we are answering today as we discuss the ever-changing job landscape and how your organization's environment can affect not just retention, but also employee recruitment. Listen in as we explore the importance of not only valuing your employees but celebrating them as well. You can find show notes and more inform...

Get ready to continue our conversation on how policies impact our culture! Our guest today is Laura Morgan, founder of MorganHR and Simply merit. She specializes in engagement and compensation strategies that not only benefit the organization but the relationships within. Listen in as she shares her thoughts on compensation policies, and, in particular, how having these conversations between leade...

Interested in how proper compensation systems can benefit your organization?    You can find show noted and more information by clicking here: http://bit.ly/40R5913

Get ready to have some fun and gain valuable insights on the crucial and timely topic of pay transparency! Our guest today is Erin McAdams Franzblau from Freeborn & Peters Law Firm in Chicago, and she is an expert on management-side employment issues. Listen in as she shares her thoughts on pay topics, and, in particular, how pay can impact organizational culture and employee retention. You can fi...

What is the impact on your organizational culture from the policies that are in place? That's the question that we are answering today as we discuss the ever-changing legal landscape and how these changes affect not just your policies, but also your culture. Listen in as we explore the sometimes unintended consequences of policies and the importance of aligning priorities across all levels of your...

So often, we get asked "what is a coaching culture?" and "how can I build that in my organization?" And for good reason—there is something really magical about crafting this for your staff. So, today, we have an expert in this area, Jackie Cumo, on the show. An Executive and Leadership Coach, Jackie shares how she works with organizations on setting up that coaching culture and helps leaders take...

January is one of those special months because it's the start of something new, and today we're continuing our topic of mentoring with Suzanne Lucas. Also known as the Evil HR Lady, Suzanne has made it her mission to demystify human resources. In this episode, we're diving into the importance of mentoring and discussing how you can use improv strategies to really connect with your mentee so that t...

Get ready to continue our conversation about how HR professionals can optimize employees, this time with one of our very own Elevated clients! Andrea Grant is with Jackson's Chips, and we helped to recruit her into the organization as their very first HR and Purchasing Specialist. She joins the show today to share what the recruitment process was like, what she has learned along the way, and how g...

Elevating others requires elevating ourselves, first and foremost. In this short but sweet episode, we reflect back on the importance of aligning our personal and professional lives so that our work is meaningful, and we're also able to lift up the people within our organization. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/3jLYV1p

This is the perfect time to reflect back on the last year and dream of what 2023 can hold. So, in this episode, I have Michael Alexander, Founder and CEO of Talent Leaderboard Systems, with me to help us do just that. Michael helps ambitious companies build and implement actual strategies for creating and improving enterprise value. Today we're diving into what the most successful companies are do...

As human resource professionals, it's important to support the mental health of our staff. In this episode, we'll discuss some key ways to do that with Azizi Marshall, a Creative Arts Psychotherapist, award-winning Corporate Mental Health Trainer, and Workplace Wellness Consultant. Listen in to learn what steps we can take to support the mental health of our staff and help create a happier, more p...

With the end of another year around the corner, now is the perfect time to be really thinking about how to plan and move into the next year with intention and actionable steps. Jamie Taets is an author, speaker, fellow podcast host, and the CEO of Keystone Group International, an organization that helps businesses and leaders drive organizational impact at the human level. Jamie joins the show tod...

As HR professionals, we talk so much about how to create an environment where people are fulfilled in their work, but one area we often miss is how we can support our people even when we don't know what's on their plate—while also meeting business outcomes. Retired Navy captain and former CEO of Sparton Corporation, William Toti, joins the show today to discuss how we can optimize for a very speci...