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Lee Caraher had a problem. She was running a PR agency in San Francisco, and she couldn’t retain any young employees. She put in months of research to crack her millennial problem, and learned how to dramatically shift her culture to attract great talent. Learn from Lee’s experience on this episode of #WorkTrends.

Who has the best company culture of them all? This week on WorkTrends, Charlie Judy is here to tell us why we should stop asking that question. We’ll talk about how to understand your own unique company culture, avoid the comparison trap, and start building a better place to work.

The way we work has totally changed in just a generation. Lisa Prior grew up in a company town, at the end of an era. Now, we’re all working in what experts call “the new Hollywood model” -- coming together for projects and then disbanding. Lisa tells us why it’s crucial to build a depth of connection to help teams find meaning and build relationships.

What sets an organization apart from its competitors? It’s all about employee retention, which is tied directly to culture. Meghan M. Biro interviews William Vanderbloemen about his new book, “Culture Wins.” He interviewed more than 100 leaders at successful companies to find out why their employees stay and how they’ve built winning cultures.

What tech will change the way we do business? And how is the tech industry changing (slowly) to bring in more diverse perspectives? Meghan M. Biro interviews Women Who Tech founder Allyson Kapin to talk all things modern tech.

What’s the last book you read? Laurie Ruettimann is on #WorkTrends this week to talk about her new project, #HRBookClub, and why she’s convinced that every leader needs to read more.

Let’s be honest, we don’t check our emotions at the door when we start work every day. But most of us aren’t very tuned into our emotions. EQ coach Valerie Sargent shares how teams and leaders can work together to build their EQ and improve workplace culture.

Why should leaders care whether employees have fun at work? And how can you build fun into your organization’s culture? This week, Meghan talks to “the godfather of fun,” Nick Gianoulis, about how to create shared experiences among employees, how to follow the laws of fun, and how to incorporate fun without breaking the bank.

Gravitas has become the newest “it” factor in separating oneself from the pack. People with gravitas stand up, stand out and simply STAND when others may crumble or hide.  As you take stock of your professional brand, ask yourself, “do people take me seriously or do I sabotage myself?” Do you need to bump-up your “cred” in order to move things forward in your professional life?  On Wednesday, May 31 at 1pm ET #WorkTrends host Meghan M. Biro and special guest Deborah Thomas will be discussing what distinguishes someone with gravitas from someone who lacks it.

Smart companies and leaders are figuring out that rewards and recognition programs have a lasting impact on employees. From a small thank you to quick feedback on a job well done, recognition can improve employee engagement and productivity, as well as help retain top talent. All of which can improve the bottom line. This week on #WorkTrends, host Meghan M. Biro welcomed Salvador Barros, CEO of Tap My Back, and Jason Lauritsen, Keynote Speaker and Best-Selling Author, to the podcast to discuss the barriers to adoption and the value of recognition programs.

Whether you’re an employer or an employee, young or aging, health care is a big deal. It’s ever-changing and businesses are fighting to keep up with the evolving regulatory landscape and an increased desire from prospective employees to offer some level of health insurance.  On Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at 1pm ET, #WorkTrends host Meghan M. Biro and her guests Cristy Rewenko, AVP Wex and Craig Silverstein, Product Manager, Paychex will be discussing how their respective companies forged a successful partnership to deliver unprecedented service to their clients, while enjoying the benefits of their mutual partnership.

Culture is not just an HR "thing", it is a business thing. Culture is the collective mindset and attitude of your staff​,​ ​so ​it impacts​ customer service, retention, and profits. Brands can impact the collective attitude or culture by improving the employee experience​,​ which is based around key considerations such as Values, Selection, Orientation, Recognition, Communication​,​ and Leadership. This week on #WorkTrends host Meghan M. Biro was joined by special guest Shane Green. They discussed culture, customer experience and the impact both have on the employee experience. Here are a few key points Shane shared: The way your employees act defines your brand online A leader must spend time to build culture where people feel a connection by showing care The greatest enemy to tomorrow’s success is your past success Great tip: Looking at behavioral skills rather than experience when hiring Did you miss the show? You can listen to the #WorkTrends podcast on our BlogTalk Radio channel here: http://bit.ly/2pU

Without a doubt our current presidential administration is an interesting one. There are lots of changes taking place and as we speculate, many more will be occuring in the future. With all of these changes, the American and global workforce will be affected, but in what ways?  Join Meghan M. Biro and her special guest, immigration attorney Jon Velie on Wednesday, March 22 at 1pm EDT to hear the latest information you need to know regarding immigration and visas. During this informative #WorkTrendsevent, Meghan and Jon will discuss the current political landscape regarding immigration, current & new processing requirements and what changes that we may see in both visa processing and/or compliance. 

Simply, effective talent acquisition relies on HR functions that are aligned to the overall business strategy. This means that not only should HR have a seat at the table, the talent acquisition function needs to be a viable and well-supported aspect of an overall business strategy for all brands.  On Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at 1pm ET, Andy Rice, Principal of Black Box Consulting and TalentCulture's #WorkTrends host Meghan M. Biro are discussing the critical importance of why talent acquisition and business strategies, for any brand, must be aligned to create a productive culture that will support and sustain brands in the present and for the future.  Please join us for what will be a lively conversation.

In today's very competitive hiring environment, brands need to have a solid strategy for talent acquisition with forethought to the retention of desired talent. Speed and accuracy of culture fit are essentials parts of the strategy, but what happens when companies take too much time to assess their candidates?  On Wednesday, March 8, 2017 Scott Wintrip, author of the highly anticipated book High Velocity Hiring: How to Hire Top Talent in an Instant joins host Meghan M. Biro on #WorkTrends to discuss how companies can hire quickly and still maintain high standards for the acquisition of desirable talent.   

Workplace assessments can accurately measure total human potential, enhance overall productivity, reduce attrition, and reduce overall hiring costs significantly... yet not all companies are using them.  On Wednesday, March 1, 2017 from 1 - 2pm EST, #WorkTrends host Meghan M. Biro and her special guests Kimberly Howell and Kelsey Stephens from PAN are discussing the nuances and myriad benefits of the various assessment tools companies can implement and use to improve the quality of hires, retention and to recognize promotability among their employee population.

Imagine your consumer brand and employer brand as concentric circles. In the very center you'll find an overlap of similar traits. So why do companies struggle to understand how the two are actually critical to both your consumers and employees and impact both on the same level.  On Wednesday, February 22, #WorkTrends host Meghan M. Biro is joined by Tenet Partner experts Larry Oakner and Rebecca Longman when they discuss the intricacies of how your company brand is positioned at the intersection of Human Resources and overall company strategy. Join them at 1pm EST to hear what it takes to make your organization an attraction magnet for keeping employees and attracting desired talent.

It's not a well-kept secret. There is a lot of information showing how customer satisfaction and employee engagement are closely tied together. Given your employees are the first line of contact for customers, how they interact with the buying public can have either a positive or negative impact your customers' perceptions and ultimately your bottom line.  Join #WorkTrends host Meghan M. Biro and her guests Mary Poppen and Sara Weiner, from Glint, as they discuss the ever-important topic on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at 1pm EST. 

We live in a very competitive world with more and more companies cropping up every day. So how do you differentiate your organization, your products and yourself from the competition? This is something every entrepreneur, leader, employee, as well as customer needs to understand. The companies and people who understand that being a solutions provider and problem solver will be what it takes to keep their competitive edge and endure for the long-term. Meghan M. Biro and her guest Peter Sheahan, CEO and Founder of global consultancy Karrikins Group, delve into this topic on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at 1pm EST. Join them and the discussion as they take a deep-dive into the heart and soul of modern business.

Workplace diversity is not just a phrase to be bandied about. It goes deeper than what can be seen by internal and external stakeholders. It's a business operative and more than that, a moral issue that cuts to the heart of why companies need to show their inclusive human side to everyone.  On Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at 1pm EST, host Meghan M.Biro sits down with Rob Cahill, CEO and Suzanne Leung, VP of Sales at Jhana to discuss the myriad benefits of a diverse culture and how they address diversity at Jhana.