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This episode features Daniel Callaghan, CEO of Veremark, as we dive into the critical importance of trust in the workplace. This multi-faceted discussion covers how and why building trust can reap the vast benefits of positive relationships, better communication among colleagues, increased job satisfaction, improved productivity, reduced turnover rate and therefore lower costs associated with onboarding. We discuss how fairness is fundamental to building a trust-driven organizational culture, and how to foster a collaborative environment built on relational trust. And to learn more about how to build trust in the workplace, get your free eBook on best practices from Veremark. 

This is an encore presentation from a previously aired episode from May 13, 2022. Mentorship programs continue to be a great way to develop employees' skills and help them grow in their careers. Many companies offer mentorship programs, but not all of them make the most of these opportunities and some are not sure how to implement and gauge for success. In this podcast, we explore the benefits of mentorship programs and how to ensure your company's program is successful. We'll also look at some examples of successful mentorship programs and what we can learn from them.

This is an encore presentation from a previously aired episode about people science from November 18, 2022. For years, organizations have invested heavily in programs designed to improve employee engagement and work performance. But despite good intentions, too many of these endeavors have fallen short. Now, some companies are turning to people science and coaching as a solution. Gone are the days when people-driven decisions were made on hunches and good intentions. Smart companies are leaning into using data to drive decisions and to lead their workforce. 

In this episode, we are joined by Kudos COO Karim Punja to take a hard look at the business angle of employee recognition from someone who truly understands its ROI. Join us as we discuss how to create a budget for an employee recognition platform, how to communicate the value of employee recognition to senior leadership and others in the organization, how to use employee recognition programs to retain and attract new talent, and much more! 

In today’s experience economy, consumers increasingly expect personalized products and services. Customization allows companies to better meet customers’ unique needs and desires. Join us as we explore the power of tailored offerings and how they can help businesses stand out. Our guest will provide insights into how his company is transforming its industry through personalization. This is a podcast you won’t want to miss if you are interested in how customization can invigorate business and customer relationships.

Guest discusses importance of listening to frontline perspectives, implementing flexible scheduling, better recognition programs, and increased engagement for non-desk employees. Emphasizes the significance of the voice of the employee (VOE) and valuing employee opinions. Strategies to improve working conditions and engagement for deskless employees. Importance of communication and support for deskless workers, and how mobile devices can enhance communication.

Discover the qualities of a successful manager, including setting clear expectations and balancing leadership. Explore the reasons behind managerial failure, including effective communication and accountability. Learn about servant leadership and how it empowers employees. Understand the importance of manager training and development, including human-to-human communication and key elements in a manager's toolbox.

In today's rapidly changing work environment, companies face the challenge of ensuring they have the right talent to meet their evolving needs. To build a resilient workforce, organizations can tap into flexible, remote workers with specialized skills. This allows companies to scale up or down more nimbly. In this podcast, we explore strategies for leveraging a flexible, remote workforce to build organizational resilience.

Employee perks are a great way for companies to show appreciation and gratitude and enforce their employer brand's power. Perks are more than just the customary items that satisfy the mainstream. Today's employee perks are designed to help employers address the financial, mental, and physical wellbeing of employees and their families by offering everything from entertainment, travel, food, and gym memberships to car oil changes and pet care. Most are self-service, taking the administrative strain of managing a program of this nature off of the benefits officer and allowing it to be managed by the employee. Additionally, the financial advantage of providing employees with more affordable access to options can create long-lasting goodwill.

In today's rapidly evolving work landscape, understanding the dynamics of the modern workplace is more crucial than ever. Recognizing that today’s workforce is composed of multiple generations at varying stages of life is critical to both the wellbeing of the employee and employer. Topics like remote work personalization, employee engagement and wellbeing, all directly impact productivity and business success. Smart companies understand that it takes everyone in an organization to make the company successful with employees being one of the greatest assets worth protecting.