SHRM All Things Work

In this episode of All Things Work, host Anne Sparaco discusses innovative leave programs with Maria Trapenasso, Senior Vice President at NFP. They explore various types of leave beyond the traditional ones, such as menopause leave, grandparental leave, and expanded bereavement leave, highlighting their importance for employee well-being and retention. Maria emphasizes the need for inclusive and equitable leave policies that consider diverse employee needs and comply with legal regulations. The conversation also touches on the growing trend of sabbatical leaves and the importance of mental health support for employees and their families.Episode transcriptRate/review All Things Work on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Lakeisha Robichaux, founder and CEO of HR firm Chief of Minds, joins host Anne Sparaco to discuss the importance of accountability, clear communication, work-life balance, and aligning personal and business values in an organization’s employee engagement strategy. Noting that employee engagement is currently at a historic low, with rising incivility in workplaces, Robichaux covers actionable advice for improving it, such as regular employee check-ins, retreats, and fostering a culture of trust and transparency. Episode transcriptRate/review All Things Work on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Joining host Anne Sparaco is Jenn Graham, founder and CEO of the workplace culture consulting firm Inclusivv. Jenn shares her insights on fostering a respectful workplace culture by emphasizing the importance of peer-to-peer dialogue and how psychological safety is essential for diverse teams to thrive.This episode is sponsored by Jobvite.Episode transcriptRate/review All Things Work on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Jeff Williams, the U.S. president and CEO of Aptia Group, a leading health, benefits, and pension administrator, sat down with All Things Work host Anne Sparaco at SHRM24 to chat about the benefits he sees causing a buzz across various demographics—and how employers can offer robust benefit packages without breaking the bank.  This episode is sponsored by Jobvite.Episode transcriptRate/review All Things Work on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

Workplace civility is a cornerstone of workplace culture; it allows people and businesses to thrive by fostering respect and empathy among everyone involved. In this episode of All Things Work, join SHRM Chief Data and Insights Officer Alex Alonso, PhD, SHRM-SCP, for a “podcast takeover” and accompanying discussion of SHRM’s latest research on the topic of workplace civility. Also, hear from Kate Zabriskie, president of Business Training Works, a company focused on providing soft skills instruction, on how her work helps support civility in the workplace.This episode is sponsored by Jobvite.Episode transcriptMusic courtesy of bensound.Rate/review All Things Work on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

As the development and implementation of generative AI (GenAI) continues at a rapid pace, the universal question being asked is, “Will my job be replaced by GenAI?” In this episode of All Things Work, Gad Levanon, chief economist at the Burning Glass Institute, joins host Tony Lee to discuss topics including whether GenAI will replace jobs, its potential to transform work across industries, and how HR leaders can prepare for workforce changes.Episode transcriptMusic courtesy of bensound.Rate/review All Things Work on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

According to SHRM research, nearly half of hourly workers in the U.S. are actively seeking new job opportunities. That statistic highlighs the turnover challenges of employers who depend on these frontline employees for their operations. In this episode of All Things Work, host Tony Lee is joined by Kyle Holm, vice president of compensation advisory at Sequoia Consulting Group, to discuss what employers can do to both motivate and retain hourly employees.Episode transcriptMusic courtesy of bensound.Rate/review All Things Work on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.

After starting in IT as a systems engineer, Ginni Rometty began a career at IBM, where she climbed the corporate ladder to become the first woman CEO in IBM’s history.  Recorded live at SHRM23 in Las Vegas, this episode is the second part of host Tony Lee’s interview with Rometty, discussing her recent book Good Power: Leading Positive Change in Our Lives, Work, and World, as well as her views on the importance of inclusive employers and other key workplace issues.Listen to Part 1 of the interview on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.Music courtesy of bensound.Episode transcript

*** This is an encore broadcast of February's episode with Jennifer Moss on Why Workplace Loneliness Matters. Stay subscribed for more new episodes coming soon. ***Nearly half of employees report they feel lonely at work, and the negative effects of workplace loneliness are numerous. It can contribute to employee burnout, mental health concerns and talent shortages. In this episode of All Things Work, award-winning journalist, author and workplace culture strategist Jennifer Moss joins host Tony Lee to discuss why employers should care if their employees are lonely, and what to do about it.Follow All Things Work wherever you listen to podcasts; rate and review on Apple Podcasts.Music courtesy of bensound.Episode transcript

Meaningful change at organizations is often hindered by employees’ natural inclination to keep doing things the way they’ve always done them. Now, a new three-year research initiative from Great Place to Work entitled The Great Transformation is measuring meaningfully transformative change at eleven organizations following from the launch of new inclusion, diversity and equity initiatives.In this episode of All Things Work, guest host Mike Frost is joined by Brian Reaves, UKG’s Chief Belonging, Equity & Impact Officer. They discuss how The Great Transformation is helping UKG achieve improvements in areas such as productivity, agility and innovation. Employee resource groups (ERGs) also are playing an important role in UKG’s transformation initiative, and recent study by Great Place to Work likewise finds ERGs are critical in creating a sense of belonging, safety and pride: Reaves describes the contributions ERGs have made at UKG and what it takes to keep them moving forward.Episode transcriptFollow All Things Work on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen.Music courtesy of bensound.This episode of All Things Work is sponsored by UKG.