Episodes

  • Where do we go from here? It's in the Numbers

    Where do we go from here? It's in the Numbers
    Jul 1 2021
    Want to stay up to date with podcast news and updates? Follow The QTI Group on LinkedIn! https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-qti-groupWant more content? The QTI  Group has you covered. We have a collection of industry insights and expert research in the fields of HR, staffing and executive & professional search. Check it out here: https://www.qtigroup.com/thought-leadershipWant to connect? We are always looking for new topics and guests for future episodes! Send us an email at qti@qtigroup.comAbout the Guest - Dennis WintersMr. Winters is a nationally recognized expert on human resource challenges in the competitive global economic environment.  Mr. Winters has presented on the increasing value of talent to numerous audiences, including the Milken Global Conference, the Society of Business Editors and Writers, the National Association of State Legislators, and the Council of Chief State School Officers.Mr. Winters has expertise in economic analysis, modeling and forecasting; encompassing everything from designing commodity derivative strategies to long-term policy initiative scenario assessments.  Mr. Winters' areas of focus include regional and national macroeconomics, energy and labor markets, and economic impact analysis.  He has served as an advisor to private industry, government agencies, and elected federal, state, and local officials.  Mr. Winters has testified before governmental investigative bodies and appeared in television and radio interviews and been quoted in the national press such as the Wall Street Journal, Investors Daily, USA Today, the Christian Science Monitor, the Journal of Commerce, and the Swedish equivalent of Business Week, as well as many local newspapers.Dennis Winters’ current titles are Chief Economist, Director of the Bureau of Workforce Information and Technical Support, and Labor Market Information Director for the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development. Mr. Winters has authored many studies on economic development in Wisconsin including Wisconsin’s Economy in the Year 2010, Wisconsin High-Tech Opportunities, Economic Development Strategies for Neighboring States, the Northeast Wisconsin Economic Opportunities Study, and The Impact of Population Aging on Wisconsin’s Labor Force. He also wrote four papers for the Wisconsin Economic Summits and presented Help Wanted: Talent Challenges for Wisconsin's Economy back in 2000.Mr. Winters has been a consulting economist for over thirty years including senior positions at Wharton Econometric Forecasting Associates (WEFA), DRI / McGraw-Hill (now combined into IHS Global Insights).  He was Vice President and Director of Research for NorthStar Economics.Dennis Winters was educated at the University of Wisconsin - Madison and Colorado State University.)About the Host - Jake Siudzinski, MBAJake is the Director of Client Relations for The QTI Group and has been with the organization for over 7 years.  With over 15 years of experience in the HR industry, Jake is motivated by delivering exceptional results with a consultative focus on customer partnerships. He enjoys developing relationships with organizations to help them with their human resources and talent acquisition needs.  Jake holds a B.A. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and has earned his MBA from the Wisconsin School of Business. He was also named in In-Business’ “40 under 40” list.Jake is very active in the community including acting as an Ambassador for the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce and Metro Milwaukee SHRM.  He is also a Past President of the Greater Madison area SHRM chapter, Leadership Greater Madison participant, and was a patient volunteer and committee member for the Care for All Campaign at Agrace HospiceCare.
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    31 mins
  • Where do we go from here? Employee Engagement in a Virtual World

    Where do we go from here? Employee Engagement in a Virtual World
    Jun 10 2021

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    Want more content? The QTI  Group has you covered. We have a collection of industry insights and expert research in the fields of HR, staffing and executive & professional search. Check it out here: https://www.qtigroup.com/thought-leadership

    Want to connect? We are always looking for new topics and guests for future episodes! Send us an email at qti@qtigroup.com

    About the Guest - Summer Rector, SHRM-SCP

    Summer Rector is Vice President of Human Resources Consulting at The QTI Group, and she frequently presents locally and nationally on a variety of HR topics. Prior to QTI, Summer gained HR experience working for Mercer, DayNine-Accenture, and Health Care Service Corporation. Summer serves as a SHRM Learning Instructor, Faculty Member of UW-Madison’s Graduate School of Banking HR Management School, and Vice President of the Board of Directors of Literacy Network. She was recognized by InBusiness Magazine as a member of their 40 Under 40 Class of 2020. Summer graduated from the UW-Madison with a Bachelor of Business Administration degree in Management and Human Resources and is a Society for Human Resource Management Senior Certified Professional (SHRM-SCP)

    About the Host - Jake Siudzinski, MBA

    Jake is the Director of Client Relations for The QTI Group and has been with the organization for over 7 years.  With over 15 years of experience in the HR industry, Jake is motivated by delivering exceptional results with a consultative focus on customer partnerships. He enjoys developing relationships with organizations to help them with their human resources and talent acquisition needs.  

    Jake holds a B.A. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and has earned his MBA from the Wisconsin School of Business. He was also named in In-Business’ “40 under 40” list.

    Jake is very active in the community including acting as an Ambassador for the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce and Metro Milwaukee SHRM.  He is also a Past President of the Greater Madison area SHRM chapter, Leadership Greater Madison participant, and was a patient volunteer and committee member for the Care for All Campaign at Agrace HospiceCare.

     
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    37 mins
  • Where do we go from here? Recruitment and Talent Acquisition in a Virtual World with Fetch Rewards' Matt Durr

    Where do we go from here? Recruitment and Talent Acquisition in a Virtual World with Fetch Rewards' Matt Durr
    May 20 2021

    Want to stay up to date with podcast news and updates? Follow The QTI Group on LinkedIn! https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-qti-group

    Want more content? The QTI  Group has you covered. We have a collection of industry insights and expert research in the fields of HR, staffing and executive & professional search. Check it out here: https://www.qtigroup.com/thought-leadership

    Want to connect? We are always looking for new topics and guests for future episodes! Send us an email at qti@qtigroup.com

    About the Host - Jake Siudzinski, MBA

    Jake is the Director of Client Relations for The QTI Group and has been with the organization for over 7 years.  With over 15 years of experience in the HR industry, Jake is motivated by delivering exceptional results with a consultative focus on customer partnerships. He enjoys developing relationships with organizations to help them with their human resources and talent acquisition needs.  

    Jake holds a B.A. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and has earned his MBA from the Wisconsin School of Business. He was also named in In-Business’ “40 under 40” list.

    Jake is very active in the community including acting as an Ambassador for the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce and Metro Milwaukee SHRM.  He is also a Past President of the Greater Madison area SHRM chapter, Leadership Greater Madison participant, and was a patient volunteer and committee member for the Care for All Campaign at Agrace HospiceCare.
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    28 mins
  • Where do we go from here? Navigating Vaccines and Mask Mandates in the Workplace with Jennifer Mirus

    Where do we go from here? Navigating Vaccines and Mask Mandates in the Workplace with Jennifer Mirus
    Apr 29 2021

    About the guest - Jennifer S. Mirus

    Jennifer S. Mirus is Co-Chair of the Labor & Employment practice group at Boardman & Clark and has been with the firm for over 25 years.  Jennifer’s primary focus is counseling employers through difficult workplace issues and how those issues intersect with employment laws, like the ADA, FMLA and FLSA.  She is a member of Boardman & Clark’s Executive Committee, which governs the Firm’s operations. Jennifer is a proud UW-Madison alum (both undergraduate and law school).  Jennifer was very excited in July of 2020 when she once again started getting employment law questions from clients that were not about COVID-19. 

     

    About the Host - Jake Siudzinski, MBA

    Jake is the Director of Client Relations for The QTI Group and has been with the organization for over 7 years.  With over 15 years of experience in the HR industry, Jake is motivated by delivering exceptional results with a consultative focus on customer partnerships. He enjoys developing relationships with organizations to help them with their human resources and talent acquisition needs.  

    Jake holds a B.A. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and has earned his MBA from the Wisconsin School of Business. He was also named in In-Business’ “40 under 40” list.

    Jake is very active in the community including acting as an Ambassador for the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce and Metro Milwaukee SHRM.  He is also a Past President of the Greater Madison area SHRM chapter, Leadership Greater Madison participant, and was a patient volunteer and committee member for the Care for All Campaign at Agrace HospiceCare.
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    22 mins
  • Where do we go from here? The Blended Workforce with Mary Jo Spiekerman

    Where do we go from here? The Blended Workforce with Mary Jo Spiekerman
    Apr 19 2021

    About the guest, Mary Jo Spiekerman, SPHR, SHRM-SCP:

    With over 20 years of human resources experience in numerous industries, Mary Jo advises her clients of Hausmann-Johnson Insurance on human resources related issues. She provides guidance on complex employment topics such as employee relations, talent management, recruitment, onboarding, and training. Mary Jo is a graduate of Marian University with degrees in Business Administration and Human Relations. She is currently a member of the Board of Directors of Community Support Network and serves as a consultant to the Personnel Committee of her village board. When she’s not working she takes the time to relax with family and friends at her cabin on the Wisconsin/Upper Michigan border.

     

    About the host, Jake Siudzinski, MBA:

    Jake is the Director of Client Relations for The QTI Group and has been with the organization for over 7 years.  With over 15 years of experience in the HR industry, Jake is motivated by delivering exceptional results with a consultative focus on customer partnerships. He enjoys developing relationships with organizations to help them with their human resources and talent acquisition needs. 

    Jake holds a B.A. from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and has earned his MBA from the Wisconsin School of Business. He was also named in In-Business’ “40 under 40” list.

    Jake is very active in the community including acting as an Ambassador for the Greater Madison Chamber of Commerce and Metro Milwaukee SHRM.  He is also a Past President of the Greater Madison area SHRM chapter, Leadership Greater Madison participant, and was a patient volunteer and committee member for the Care for All Campaign at Agrace HospiceCare.
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    24 mins