The RecogNATION: An Employee Engagement Podcast

Diversity and Inclusion Architect Toby Mildon was born with a rare disability called spinal muscular atrophy. He was told he would never get through primary school, yet he went on to finish university and work for companies like the BBC and Deloitte in London. He now has his own consultancy and wrote a book titled Inclusive Growth . If you are looking for more discussions and resources, join our L...

Hailing from the Netherlands, Paul ter Wal is a consultant, speaker, and author in the realm of employee engagement. He believes it is important to align the core values of a company with the non-negotiables of employees to increase profitability. He also recently became a knight in the Order of Orange-Nassau (hence the "Sir" in the episode title!) Click here for a free employee engageme...

We were joined by Tina-Marie Wohlfield and Tricia Huizinga for our funnest episode yet. Tina-Marie is Co-founder and CEO of a community for HR pros called HRUnite! so we talked about the importance of having a tribe of people outside your own organization. Then we get to some fun questions like "Do you have an HR voice?" If you are looking for more discussions and resources, join our Lin...

April Moss, COO and co-founder of DigiBuild, shares her knowledge on building high-performing teams as well as ways to fight against problems the construction industry faces, especially high suicide rates. If you are looking for more discussions and resources, join our LinkedIn group at https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9133023/ To hear more music from The Fracture, follow this link: https://linktr....

Co-hosts Kailey and Neely present Visier's 10 HR Metrics Every Company Should Track  for leaders to think about what they track and what to plan on tracking in the future. If you are looking for more discussions and resources, join our LinkedIn group at https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9133023/ To hear more music from The Fracture, follow this link: https://linktr.ee/thefracturemusic

We were joined once again by Steve Browne (currently CPO at LaRosa's, formerly long-term member of SHRM's Board of Directors). Our chat includes topics like the problems with workplace buzz words/phrases and the importance of creating connections with employees as a leader. If you are looking for more discussions and resources, join our LinkedIn group at https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9...

Co-hosts Neely and Kailey reflect on the importance of understanding and leaning into employees' preferences when it comes to recognition and appreciation. Listen in for a replay of one of our evergreen episodes: 5 Languages of Appreciation in the Workplace. For a deeper dive into the appreciation languages, download our free white paper .  If you are looking for more discussions and resource...

Co-hosts Neely and Kailey review employee tenure statistics and things to consider before taking these numbers at face value. Then Bruce Malone and Mike Chmielewski join us, both having recently celebrated an uncommon tenure milestone: 30 years of service.  If you are looking for more discussions and resources, join our LinkedIn group at https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9133023/ To hear more music...

Natalie Boudou, founder of HumanForce , believes in building workplaces where people can connect and thrive. She's an expert when it comes to emotions and how to work with them in an ever-changing workplace. Our conversation with Natalie is split into 2 parts.  Part 1 - Tools for working with emotions, what happens when you ignore emotions, the pandemic's impact, the power of fear Part 2...

Natalie Boudou, founder of HumanForce , believes in building workplaces where people can connect and thrive. She's an expert when it comes to emotions and how to work with them in an ever-changing workplace. Our conversation with Natalie is split into 2 parts.  Part 1 - Tools for working with emotions, what happens when you ignore emotions, the pandemic's impact, the power of fear Part 2...

We asked employees to tell us about their most memorable appreciation moments in honor of Employee Appreciation Day. We captured people sharing: A moment or what someone else at work did to make you feel very appreciated Something unique you have done to thank or recognize someone else at work If you are looking for more discussions and resources, join our LinkedIn group at https://www.linkedin.co...

We are rejoined by Carrie Wilson (CEO & Owner) and Steve Huizinga (President) from Freedom Construction. Our conversation covers their goal of reaching 100% supplier diversity, nontraditional hiring initiatives, and barriers that stand in the way of potential employees. If you are looking for more discussions and resources, join our LinkedIn group at https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9133023/ To...

While many companies are in the midst of annual reviews, Neely and Kailey shed light on ways leaders can create a culture of perpetual feedback.  If you are looking for more discussions and resources, join our LinkedIn group at https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9133023/ To hear more music from The Fracture, follow this link: https://linktr.ee/thefracturemusic

Carrie Wilson is CEO and Owner of Freedom Construction where she is striving to create an inclusive and safe environment for all employees. She shares her experiences with bias and microaggressions as a female in the construction industry. Carrie also offers insight into why it's important to have women in leadership roles and the importance of using your voice. If you are looking for more di...

Co-hosts Neely Adkins and Kailey Savona take a trip down memory lane for a 50th episode special. They are joined by Brad Darooge, Andrew Bishop, Tricia Huizinga, Kasandra Cordes, and Steve Huizinga for reflections and play clips from 10 of the greatest episodes.  The Recognition Revolution (6:00) Recognition Fallacies Debunked (17:35)  Jon Brickner's Top 5 HR Skills for 2022 (23:04) 5 Languag...

Katherine Wolthuis has over 20 years of experience in the field of HR. She's now a consultant at Cooper People Group and believes in putting people first. She talks about her experience, current workplace trends, buzzwords to stop using, and resources. Intro monologue source: The Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor  If you are looking for more discussions and resources, join our LinkedIn group...

Previously leading all business operations for Amway North America until 2020, Jim Ayres is an experienced leadership consultant/coach. He reflects on his career, millions (literally) of miles traveled across the globe, and core principles that guide the way he lives and leads daily.  If you are looking for more discussions and resources, join our LinkedIn group at https://www.linkedin.com/groups/...

We were able to capture Andrew Bishop's "Why Recognize" presentation for new hires at RecogNation. Through engaging analogies and stories, he speaks on company culture, feedback, and 8 recognition best practices.  If you are looking for more discussions and resources, join our LinkedIn group at https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9133023/ To hear more music from The Fracture, follow thi...

Co-hosts Neely and Kailey shed light on some of the biggest HR trends that are brewing for 2023. Quiet Hiring (1:45) Employer Control (3:05) Pay Transparency (5:34) Virtual Reality (9:04) If you are looking for more discussions and resources, join our LinkedIn group at https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9133023/ To hear more music from The Fracture, follow this link: https://linktr.ee/thefracturemusi...

John Savona started as a security guard 33 years ago at Ford and grew quickly - Now holding the position of Vice President, Americas Manufacturing and Labor Affairs. In our conversation, he shares experiences adjusting throughout his career along with many best practices for people leaders. We also dive into family dynamics and work-life balance in the spirit of the holiday season. If you are look...

We met with Brad Darooge (CEO), Bill Darooge (Founder, previously CEO), and Deb Sikanas (Founding Employee, previously President) to learn more about the history of Baudville. Along the way, we hear how recognition has evolved and how teamwork and passion profoundly impact a company's success.  Part 2 of 2.  If you are looking for more discussions and resources, join our LinkedIn group at htt...

We met with Brad Darooge (CEO), Bill Darooge (Founder, previously CEO), and Deb Sikanas (Founding Employee, previously President) to learn more about the history of Baudville. Along the way, we hear how recognition has evolved and how teamwork and passion profoundly impact a company's success.  Part 1 of 2.  If you are looking for more discussions and resources, join our LinkedIn group at htt...

Neely and Kailey chit chat with the newest addition to the Baudville Brands HR team, Abby Daman. She shares her journey into HR and everyone shares their New Year's Resolutions.  If you are looking for more discussions and resources, join our LinkedIn group at https://www.linkedin.com/groups/9133023/ To hear more music from The Fracture, follow this link: https://linktr.ee/thefracturemusic

Heather Hansen is a Global Communication Specialist and Pronunciation & Public Speaking Coach at Global Speech Academy. She helps foster unmuted communication cultures where every voice is heard, resulting in greater inclusion, innovation and efficiency across teams. For our conversation, we mainly focused on accent bias, its implications, and how to confront it. If you are looking for more di...

Lori Kirkhoff is the Executive Director of the IM SAFE CAC. She offers unique insights on what it takes to lead a nonprofit and keep employees motivated and emotionally resilient. The child advocacy center serves children ages 2-17 that have been sexually abused, physically abused, human trafficked, or exploited over the internet. If you'd like to learn more how you can support these children...