Your Employment Matters with Beverly Williams

Beverly continues her conversation with Michelle Lopez. The conversation starts with the changes in AI (artificial intelligence) in HR specifically. Is HR changing? Yes! AI is now helping to sort resumes. AI provides cost-effective methods to evaluate data, recognize patterns and automate processes. Things all done by people, which will now be done with AI + people. AI and automation aren’t going...

Many challenges exist for Human Resource Professionals during this pandemic. Because everyone does not have the necessary video platforms, face to face communication is almost impossible with some people. Employment attorney Michelle Lopez joins me. She is a Human Resource Consultant specializing in Training and Development and shares how she sees this often. Employees want promotion opportunities...

Beverly continues her discussion with Carolyn who explains the value and the significance of a 360 evaluation. “With the 360 evaluation, you are examined from all sides. Although never desirable, sometimes you may find yourself working with a new, or a bad manager. There are certain steps that you should consider using to improve your workplace experience. Your first step could be to speak to the...

Our guest is my good friend Carolyn Powell. Her talents are many, including Talent Management Planning, Succession Planning, and identifying High Potential Employees for Mission Critical Roles. Carolyn also shared with us how companies may use assessments to uncover the key strengths of a candidate. “An assessment can show us who you really are.” Our most successful teams are the ones that have th...

COVID19 has impacted our lives unexpectedly and immeasurably. Workplace interactions with coworkers have been particularly limited. However, in person, or remote, the need to connect with and engage employees has remained a critical aspect of leadership, as well as the delivery of services to clients, customers, and employees. Another function that may or may not be in the HR department is DEI, Di...

Word War I ended on the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month in 1918. Because of this we set aside November 11th to honor the men and women who have served in all branches of the United States Military. In my first book, Get the Job • Done R, I penned an open letter to our veterans. This letter included useful tips on how to seek employment once your service has been completed. Learn more...

Our guest today, Tahira Henderson, has a rather unique occupation. She is a Doula, or sometimes called a Perinatal Community Health Worker, in the Washington, DC area. A doula, who can be either male or female, is a trained patient companion in medical situations. Doulas offer support during pregnancy, childbirth, and post-partum, and some are now are being trained to work with end of life patient...

My guest today is Efram Reed, an entrepreneur running his third business after selling the first two. He's credits networking and goal setting as two of the key factors in his success. He breaks down he he uses those strategies for success. Get his go-to goal setting process and make it your own. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The current employment landscape is more than a notion. To succeed in this highly competitive environment you will need to step outside of your comfort zone. Our guest, Lou Alexander, certainly stepped outside of his comfort zone. Lou graduated from Syracuse University with a bachelor’s degree in communications and rhetorical studies. After a stint in the NFL, he is now a sales leader whose passio...

It is no secret that leadership is a skillset that employers’ value, but unfortunately everyone in the leadership position is not an effective leader. Our guest today is Linda Dulye, the president and founder of Dulye & Company, a management and consultant agency. She also founded the non-profit organization The Dulye Leadership Experience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...

Today’s guest is Ann Prizzi, an Investment Banker and Vice President of National Securities Corporation. Investment Banking was not Ann’s destination when she graduated from high school, but a series of events led her to a career that she loves today. After graduating from Morris County Community College in New Jersey, Ann accepted a position at Shearson Lehman / American Express. During the inter...

My guest today is my friend, Wade Henderson. Wade is the former President and CEO of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, which was founded as the legislative arm of the Civil Rights Movement. As he brings the meaning of the March from 1963 to current day Wade quotes James Baldwin who said, “Not everything faced can be changed, but nothing can be changed until faced.” Learn more ab...

My guest for this episode of Your Employment Matters is Josh Nicks.  Known as J-Nicks in the Atlanta area, he is an On-Air Personality for HOT 107.9. Although both of his parents are engineers, Josh knew that college was not his thing. During his high school years, he developed a passion for soccer and music, and was willing to use soccer as a vehicle to college. During spring break of his senior...

During this period of COVID 19, life has changing for everyone. My guest today is Gettysburg College senior, Jessica Ken Kwofie. Because her city is considered a hot spot, her college has closed the campus to everyone except freshman. She no longer has access to such amenities as the gym, and her campus meal plan has been refunded. This leaves Jessica and her house mates taking classes online in t...

The Pandemic's effect on our economy is going to have long-term, far-reaching impact on public health and the global economy. We will rebound, we always do. If you have lost your job, you should take immediate measures to find employment again. In this episode Beverly shares how preparation, planning and persistence are just as important as talent, education and skillset. Find out what Olympian Br...

“How would your life be different if you stopped worrying about the things that you cannot control, and started focusing on the things you can?” This powerful quote by author Steve Maraboli can also be applied to your employment journey. It is my desire to close the education gap by sharing the information that I wished someone had shared with me when I first started on my employment journey. Lear...

Today’s guest is Ash. He’s family. Ash transitioned last year and generously shares his story. Beverly shares how she came to embrace the concept of support for social injustices. She’s committed to doing more, saying more and mentoring those who are looking for support. She’s interested in open discussions, especially in the workplace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...

Beverly talks to Phyllis Nichols, one half of the husband and wife team of SoundAdvice Strategies. They produce podcasts (including Your Employment Matters) for business owners and authors. Phyllis originally started her business to use her skills to train sales teams. She saw how compelling content made it easier to sell and started to focus on messaging. Podcasting is a primary focus and she sha...

Being born in a third world country made Dr. Owen Legaspi put a high value on education During our time together today, he will be sharing a bit of his journey to becoming a Health Care Entrepreneur.  Find out why his plan B ended up working out so well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Financial Literacy is defined as the ability to understand and effectively apply various financial skills including personal financial management, budgeting, and investing. Maritza Brown is on a mission to help others gain financial stability. Her business provides adice and support to small, start-up minority businesses. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We often hear the advice to “do what you love” and today’s guest shows us how that worked for her. Caitlin White has loved the arts since she was a child. She saw herself on the stage and from there a career was born. It’s not the straight path you might expect. Caitlin’s story could be yours too if you are open to the possibilities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Entertainment is a diversion from the stressors of life. In this episode of Your Employment Matters, we are chatting with comedian par excellence, Ace Brown, who is doing his part to keep us laughing. Ace Brown has been a stand- up comedian since the age of 8. He has appeared in Cheerios commercials as well as on Nickelodeon. Ace has also opened for great acts such as Paul Mooney, Tommy Davidson,...

Being a working actress is not easy. Today's guest Sipiwe Moyo shares how the acting bug started early. She and Beverly talk about her training and how she's been able to create a successful career in acting. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode is a great listen for anyone looking to move ahead in their career. Guest Rodney Abrams shares how he was able to create a successful career in engineering. It wasn't always predictable. Rodney shares the key elements to creating your successful career. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In her book Get the Job Done, Beverly says to think of your employment journey as a film production, where each phase will require you to project an image that translates into success. In today’s episode, Beverly talks with film producer Vincent Tabone, managing director and co-owner of VJT Productions, LLC. Vin says if you find yourself unemployed to find a job you can make money at and follow yo...