Geeks, Geezers, and Googlization Show

GGG Unleashed is a series featuring expert advice from industry thought leaders on how to adapt, grow, and thrive in the never-normal world we live in. Our latest series partner is Kevin Grossman, President of the Talent Board, where they are experts in elevating the candidate experience. When it comes to recruiting and hiring, there’s an ugly truth no one likes to acknowledge—most candidates won’t get the job they’re interested in. HR and talent acquisition professionals are the ones who have to deliver the difficult news to prospects. How these moments of rejection are handled makes up not only your candidate experience but also the initial impressions of your employer brand. That’s just one example of how critical candidate experience is. In his monthly episodes, Kevin will challenge what you thought you knew about recruiting and hiring practices and share what must be done differently in this new talent landscape. Follow wherever you get your audio.

Part of preparing for the future of leadership is being open to identifying and recruiting leaders who are different from the typical profile that, 'we have traditionally' opted for. Paul McCarthy takes us on a journey to understand how our cognitive diversity, or 'diversity of thought' bias, could play a role in our decision making when it comes to hiring. You'll be challenged to think differently and explore how you may be overlooking 'non-traditional’ candidates because of an inherent bias that does not welcome, embrace or evolve leaders who think differently. Additional Resources: Paul’s Website: https://www.paulmacleadership.com/ Connect with Paul on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulmacleadership/ Stats and resources mentioned in this episode: https://emtemp.gcom.cloud/ngw/globalassets/en/human-resources/documents/trends/hr-top-priorities-2023-ebook.pdf https://www2.deloitte.com/us/en/insights/focus/human-capital-trends.html#taking-bold-action https://hbr.org/2017/03/teams-solve-problems-faster-when-theyre-more-cognitively-diverse https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbescoachescouncil/2018/11/26/the-benefits-of-cognitive-diversity/?sh=15fc10805f8b https://adviser.scottishwidows.co.uk/assets/literature/docs/60520.pdf https://www.mckinsey.com/capabilities/people-and-organizational-performance/our-insights/the-new-possible-how-hr-can-help-build-the-organization-of-the-future

It's pretty clear - we are not going back to the "old" ways of leading and managing people. So much has changed in a short amount of time, and organizations and teams are continually poised for what is next. Jeff Abbott, CEO of Ivanti, explains the evolving landscape of today's workplace and why flexibility is so important.

Everyone is familiar with the rather vintage artifact known as a compass. Its goal was to provide navigation and orientation - a sense of direction for any kind of traveler. What compass-like tool are you using to set the direction for your organization’s culture? What framework is giving you confidence that you are taking purposeful action to impact your business culture to your organization’s unique True North? Shawn Gulyas, Founder of humanworks8 explores these and other questions to challenge your thinking on where your organization is headed. Additional Resources: humanworks8 website: https://humanworks8.com/ Connect with Shawn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawn-gulyas/ humanworks8 on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/humanworks8/

With companies still scrambling to fill open jobs and spending over $25 billion, why do candidates still get the heebie-jeebies when they apply for a job? You would think employers would have figured out how to create a candidate experience that is not all FCDD* up (Frustrating, Confusing, Disappointing, Distracting.)   Unfortunately, the results of the just released 2022 North American Candidate Experience Benchmark Research Report reveals a troubling trend: candidate resentment is on the rise. WTF is going on?   To help make sense of the state of the candidate experience, we welcome back Kevin Grossman, president of The Talent Board, to share highlights of their industry leading research and reveal a few of the Top 10 Takeaways.

Remember the “good old days” when employees were told to leave their feelings, their personal wellbeing, their personal baggage at the door? My, oh my, how things have changed. While many leaders acknowledge the importance of mental health in the workplace, they are a long way from figuring out how to do it right. That’s why we consider ourselves lucky that the renowned organizational psychologist Melissa Doman took some time out of her busy schedule to help us decode the why, how, and what of mental health in the workplace and find better ways to achieve success. Who is Melissa Doman? Melissa Doman, MA is an Organizational Psychologist, Former Clinical Mental Health Therapist, & Author of Yes, You Can Talk About Mental Health at Work (Here’s Why And How To Do It Really Well). Melissa works with companies across industries around the globe – including clients like Google, Dow Jones, Microsoft, Salesforce, Siemens, Estée Lauder, & Janssen. She’s been featured as a subject matter expert in Vogue, the BBC, CNBC, Inc., and in LinkedIn’s 2022 Top 10 Voices on Mental Health. Having lived abroad in South Korea, England, Australia and traveled to 45+ countries, Melissa calls upon her global experiences to inform how she works with companies around the world. She has one core goal: to equip companies, individuals, and leaders to have constructive conversations about mental health, team dynamics, and communication in the workplace. Her work and book aim to accomplish just that. To learn more about Melissa, her work, or the book, please visit www.melissadoman.com.

Organizations are relying on automated HR processes to streamline and scale their efforts. While machine learning and AI for hiring and other HR practices are helpful, they are not without their flaws. Eliminating bias in AI and machine-learning technologies remain one of the biggest challenges facing the technology industry today. In this episode, Amy Warren, Fama's VP of Marketing talks with their Chief Technology Officer, Brendten Eickstaedt to share how Fama uses these technologies and explores solutions of combating bias in AI with diversity. Additional Resources: Fama Website: https://fama.io/about/ Fama Technologies on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fama-tech/ Amy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyjwarren/ Contact Fama: https://fama.io/contact/

The notorious midlife crisis is that time in our lives when many of us ask: “whose life am I living?” For many, it can be an emotional roller coaster generating confusion, challenge, and mystery. We start to question the meaning of our life and what we really want out of it. It can be overwhelming to confront these questions. The good news is that it doesn’t need to be. It turns out that a healthy injection of wisdom is a big part of the solution. This is precisely why we’re thrilled to welcome world renowned midlife and wisdom expert, Chip Conley, to this episode of Geeks Geezers and Googlization.  Among Chip’s many accomplishments, he’s the CEO and Founder of Modern Elder Academy - the world's first "midlife wisdom school," where attendees learn how to repurpose a lifetime of experience for the modern workplace. He’s also a NY Times best selling author including his most recent book, "Wisdom@Work: The Making of a Modern Elder." It’s a testament to rethinking the value of having five generations in the workplace and why more companies are doing their best to encourage their older workers to stay in the workplace longer. Who should attend: Any one who wants midlife (at whatever age that is) to be fulfilling and filled with meaning instead of regret. Order your copy of Wisdom at Work: The Making of a Modern Elder here. Learn more about the Modern Elder Academy for navigating midlife and beyond here.

GGG Unleashed is a series featuring expert advice from industry thought leaders on how to adapt, grow, and thrive in the never-normal world we live in. Today, the question of what a healthy organizational culture looks like and how you achieve it is top of mind for all leaders. Poor workplace environments wreak havoc on teams while thriving cultures can take them to the next level of success. This is why we are introducing our latest thought partner, humanworks8, and their series titled Culture(&): The Future of Workplace Culture. Tune in to their monthly episodes for tangible tools and frameworks for creating sustainable people-first practices. Each episode will challenge your thinking while sharing expert advice for improving productivity, decreasing turnover, attracting new talent, and improving your organization's culture and efficiency. Follow wherever you get your audio. Additional Resources: humanworks8 website: https://humanworks8.com/ Connect with Shawn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawn-gulyas/ humanworks8 on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/humanworks8/

As companies struggle to successfully navigate the Future of Work in 2023 and beyond, HR is in one of the best positions to lead through the changes in the business and workplace environment. Yet, HR is often not invited to the table where significant strategic decisions are made, often due to a lack of credibility required to influence the direction of the organization. In this episode, Vivian Blade shares how HR begins to close the gap, to be seen and invited in as an essential strategic partner. Additional Resources: HR's Seat at The Table: How to Get It & Keep It Business Financial Intelligence Training: Paul Butler, Client Partner at Newleaf Training and Development (newleaftd.com). Paul’s Book: ’Business Financial Intelligence—a mindset and skillset few people have and all organizations need.’ https://www.amazon.com/dp/1736371800?ref_=pe_3052080_397514860 Top 100 HR Influencer 2021 - Leadership & Development #1 Best Selling Author Email Vivian: vivian@vivianblade.com Vivian's website: VivianBlade.com Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vivianblade/ Vivian's full bio: https://vivianblade.com/about-vivian-blade/ Get on Vivian's Calendar: https://calendly.com/vivian-blade/15-minute-consult