HR Works: The Podcast for Human Resources

Timothy Flacke, Co-Founder & Executive Director of Commonwealth, joins to discuss how employers can support their workers’ financial wellbeing, the impact of the Secure Act 2.0, and more!

Guest: Jesse Meschuk, Senior Advisor at Exequity How have employee expectations around total rewards changed going into 2024? What non-cash benefits should hiring teams be considering to keep up in the compensation ‘arms race’ when competing for talent? And while equity incentive awards once served as a unique way to provide employees value, are they still a viable option in the current economy? If you are been a regular listener of the HR Works Podcast, then you are certainly familiar with Jesse Meschuk (Senior Advisor with Exequity) and the great insight that he’s been providing during his 20+ year career as a member of the HR community. Certainly qualifying for “friend of the podcast” status at this point, Jesse makes his triumphant return to help us prepare for this new year in HR and shares some of the workforce trends that he sees on the horizon for 2024. Listen as we dive into his recent HR Daily Advisor article, and Jesse offers a closer look at how the current economy is changing the viability of certain non-cash compensation strategies, such as equity incentive awards, for organizations aiming to compete in the compensation ‘arms race’.

My guest for today’s episode, Monica Davis, has dedicated her professional journey to creating inclusive and equitable workplaces that celebrate diversity and foster belonging. She also has a background in HR management and extensive experience in organizational and leadership development. Currently, she serves as the Director of Talent Experience, DEIB at software development company EngageSmart, where she leads with unwavering determination and a passion for creating lasting change. Listen in as she shares advice for HR leaders looking to push for positive change in their organizations, why it’s important to reframe the benefits of DEIB, and more.

Originally shared as part of our HR Learning & Development Week, listen as Dr. Trish Holiday, VP of HR and Corporate Services at Nashville Electric Service, and Kara Hardin, CEO of The Practice Lab, help us take a closer look at how the learning and development space is poised to change and evolve.

How do organizations benefits from building a culture of real-time feedback and regular performance conversations? Does the annual employee performance review process still work in 2024? In this latest episode, Jason Walker, Thrive HR Consulting's Fractional CHRO and Founder, joins for a conversation about the latest trends in employee feedback and how the access real-time information is changing the employee experience. Listen as Jason explains how embracing a culture of constant feedback and actionable data can unlock talent development and a more effective, engaged workforce in 2024. And don't miss as Jason shares the thing that surprised him most from the HR community in 2023, and offers some workforce predictions for the new year.

The podcast discusses the trending topics in the HR world, including 'bare minimum Mondays' and the prevention of burnout. They also talk about buzzwords in staffing and recruiting, such as candidate rediscovery and internal hiring, and the potential biases involved. Additionally, they explore trending topics in company culture like transparency, playfulness, kindness, equity, inclusion, and the impact of perfectionism on company growth. The importance of transparency, learning from mistakes, and trust in relationships is highlighted, along with the concept of 'stay interviews' in recruiting and the importance of mental health in the workplace.

Explore the impact of employee self-service tools in HR, benefits of automation for HR tasks, strategies for successful implementation, challenges in adopting HRIS systems, balancing automation with human touch in HR processes, and lessons on overcoming imposter syndrome and giving professional advice.

Sam Zheng, CEO & Founder of DeepHow, joins HR Work Break to discuss the benefits of employee-led training, best practices for employee growth, and L&D trends that will shape the year ahead.

In a recent survey, McKinsey highlighted three major trends that will likely continue to reshape work as we know it: remote work, e-commerce, and the adoption of automation and AI. Jared Pope, Co-Founder & CEO of Work Shield, joins HR Work Break to discuss how these topics will affect the future of work, the importance of employee engagement, and other trends to keep an eye on in the new year.

Guest: Daniela Elazari, Director of Well-Being in the Office of Work/Life at Columbia University Have employee expectations around work/life balance and flexibility changed? Why is it vital for employers to show their investment and commitment to workplace wellness, and what elements of employee well-being should HR teams be paying close attention to as many teams return to the office in 2024? In this week’s episode of the HR Works Podcast, we are joined by Daniela Elazari, a workplace well-being expert and Director of Well-Being in the Office of Work/Life at Columbia University. Listen as Daniela helps us take a closer look at how workplace well-being has changed in recent years, and learn why a renewed support of work/life balance and employee wellness is essential for organizations, especially as RTO mandates and policies ramp up in 2024. And don’t miss as Daniela offers some must-have wellness and nutrition tips for HR teams to support employee health, both mental and physical, during this holiday season. This is one you’ll definitely want to check out!