Episodes

  • AI in Learning: How Technology is Shaping the Future of Employee Development Cornerstone Connect Live

    AI in Learning: How Technology is Shaping the Future of Employee Development Cornerstone Connect Live
    Sep 25 2024
    Craig Lutz, Director of Learning and Development at Gannett, explores the future of learning and development, emphasizing the transformative power of digital tools and AI. He highlights the shift from traditional classroom training to personalized, technology-driven learning strategies, underscoring the need for organizations to foster curiosity and adaptability among employees. In this episode, we look at Learning and Development, Technology in Learning, AI in Education, Upskilling, Personalized Learning, Change Management, and Employee Development. Discover how to create effective learning strategies that align with the evolving demands of the future of work. Key Takeaways: Technology and AI are revolutionizing Learning and Development, creating more dynamic and effective learning experiences. The transition from traditional training methods to digital learning requires strategic change management and adaptability. Upskilling and reskilling are essential as organizations prepare for the evolving future of work. Personalized learning enhances employee engagement and development, addressing individual needs and goals. Curiosity and agility are critical traits for navigating the changing landscape of work and skills development. Organizations must adopt flexible learning strategies to meet the demands of a rapidly changing workforce. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Learning and Development 03:01 The Evolution of Learning Approaches 05:53 Navigating Change in Learning Environments 08:49 The Role of Technology in Learning 11:54 Embracing AI and Upskilling 15:02 Fostering Curiosity and Agility in Learning 17:48 Understanding Learner Needs 21:09 Creating Personalized Learning Experiences Connect with Craig Lutz here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/craiglutz/ Get your free copy of Workforce Agility for Dummies here: https://www.cornerstoneondemand.com/resources/article/Workforce-Agility-For-Dummies-Cornerstone-Special-Edition/ Learn more about Cornerstone here: https://www.cornerstoneondemand.com/ Connect with WRKdefined on your favorite social network The Site | Substack | LinkedIn | Instagram | X | Facebook | TikTok Share your brand across the WRKdefined Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    24 mins
  • Navigating Cultural Insights in HR: Gabrielle Caron's Journey from Summer Camp to VP at 1Password

    Navigating Cultural Insights in HR: Gabrielle Caron's Journey from Summer Camp to VP at 1Password
    Sep 18 2024
    Gabrielle’s career journey highlights the balance between confidence and humility as she oversees multiple HR functions at 1Password. From cultural insights and the power of coffee to navigating remote work security, Gabrielle reflects on leadership development, parental support, and the critical role of asking questions in team success. In this episode, we look at cultural insights, HR, leadership, career journey, security, remote work, and parental support to understand the dynamics of Gabrielle’s professional growth and the evolving landscape of hiring in today’s remote-first world. Key Takeaways: Cultural insights shape HR strategies, influencing leadership approaches. Coffee serves as both a routine and a personal energizer, impacting workplace dynamics. Security concerns, especially in remote hiring, are growing in significance for HR professionals. Leadership involves asking the right questions to empower teams and encourage problem-solving. Parental support can play a pivotal role in shaping career trajectories and professional decisions. Balancing confidence and humility is critical for long-term career growth and leadership success. Chapters 00:00 Cultural Insights and Language Barriers 02:59 The Role of Coffee in Daily Life 05:51 Introduction to Gabrielle and Her Role 09:05 Navigating Multiple Responsibilities in HR 12:05 Gabrielle's Journey to 1Password 15:01 Leadership Development Through Experience 17:56 The Transition from Camp to Corporate 20:59 The Importance of Parental Support 24:08 Using Questions to Guide Others 26:55 Career Progression at McKinsey 30:00 The Balance of Confidence and Humility 33:03 Leaving McKinsey for Industry 35:47 Hiring Strategies in a Growing Company 38:56 Addressing Security Concerns in Remote Hiring 42:04 Advice for the Younger Self Connect with Gabrielle Caron, VP of Talent, DEIB & People Insights, here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielle-caron-5607ab13/ Connect with WRKdefined on your favorite social network The Site | Substack | LinkedIn | Instagram | X | Facebook | TikTok Share your brand across the WRKdefined Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    43 mins
  • The Power of Communication: Enhancing the Hiring Process at Ford Motor Company

    The Power of Communication: Enhancing the Hiring Process at Ford Motor Company
    Sep 11 2024
    Melissa Thompson, Head of Global TA at Ford Motor Company, shares her no-nonsense approach to improving the hiring process. From coaching hiring managers on interviewing to aligning decisions with business strategy, she gives actionable insights to reshape your talent acquisition process and boost team collaboration. In this episode, we look at Melissa Thompson, Ford Motor Company, hiring process, communication, feedback, recruiters, hiring managers, and business strategy to provide a roadmap for HR leaders looking to align recruitment practices with business goals while elevating interview standards across the board. Key Takeaways: Clear communication between recruiters and hiring managers is essential for effective hiring. Specific feedback from hiring managers ensures better candidate alignment with role requirements. Training hiring managers on interviewing techniques significantly boosts the quality of hires. Aligning hiring decisions with business strategy is critical for long-term success. Fostering a collaborative environment in talent acquisition leads to more impactful results. Succession planning and promotion from within builds future leadership and organizational stability. Chapters 00:00 Who is Melissa Thompson? 03:20 Transition from Technical to Automotive Industry 06:25 Differentiating Automotive Industry as a Technology Company 09:43 Implementing Different ATSs by Region 13:04 Managing High Volume of Applicants at Ford 16:22 Transition from Retail to HR 19:43 Working with Atlas Systems and Travelers Express 23:31 The Importance of Asking Questions and Seeking Feedback 24:30 Treating People with Respect and Creating a Supportive Environment 25:55 Promoting from Within and Addressing Succession Planning 26:53 Teaching Hiring Managers Effective Interviewing Techniques 28:17 Improving Hiring Manager Engagement and Feedback 29:37 The Importance of Specific Feedback in Art and Hiring 31:30 Creating a Collaborative and Supportive Environment in TA 32:57 Identifying Future Leaders and Succession Planning 34:44 Addressing Hiring Manager Behavior and Feedback 36:37 Leveraging a Recruiting Process Model and Training Hiring Managers 38:03 Encouraging Specific Feedback and Avoiding Biases in Hiring 39:25 The Importance of Clear Communication and Feedback in Hiring 40:22 Closing Remarks Connect with Melissa Thompson here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mcthompson1/ Connect with WRKdefined on your favorite social network The Site | Substack | LinkedIn | Instagram | X | Facebook | TikTok Share your brand across the WRKdefined Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    41 mins
  • The People-First Approach at Southwest Airlines: Building Relationships in Talent Acquisition

    The People-First Approach at Southwest Airlines: Building Relationships in Talent Acquisition
    Sep 4 2024
    In this episode, we look at Southwest Airlines, talent acquisition, company culture, candidate experience, internships, career guidance, and employee engagement. Greg Muccio highlights the importance of a people-first strategy, innovative ideas from employees, and creating awareness for career opportunities that ensure staffing success. Key Takeaways: Southwest Airlines prioritizes a people-first approach to talent acquisition, focusing on company culture and values. Innovative ideas often come from frontline employees, fostering a collaborative work environment. Building relationships is critical in recruitment, not just filling positions. Southwest’s talent acquisition operates like a full-service staffing agency, offering a seamless candidate experience. Creating career awareness for young students helps bridge the opportunity gap. The business imperative at Southwest Airlines ensures talent acquisition meets both present and future staffing needs. Connect with Greg Muccio on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-muccio/ Sponsored by the great people behind Pillar Connect with WRKdefined on your favorite social network The Site | Substack | LinkedIn | Instagram | X | Facebook | TikTok Share your brand across the WRKdefined Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    46 mins
  • Carina Cortez on Transforming Your HR Career: From Entry-Level to Strategic Leadership

    Carina Cortez on Transforming Your HR Career: From Entry-Level to Strategic Leadership
    Aug 21 2024
    Carina Cortez, Chief People Officer at Cornerstone On Demand, shares her HR career journey from an entry-level role at Visa to leading strategic initiatives at PayPal. Mentorship, continuous learning, and passion drive her success. Cortez emphasizes the importance of HR business partners focusing on strategic initiatives and creating positive employee experiences. In this episode: We look at the HR landscape, focusing on Carina Cortez, Chief People Officer, HR business partners, strategic management, employee experience, and internal mobility. Tune in for insights that can shape your career and transform your approach to HR. Key Takeaways: Mentorship thrives when it’s organic, with mentors who challenge and encourage growth. Practical experience and continuous learning are crucial for HR professionals, especially in compliance and strategic management. HR has evolved from personnel departments to strategic roles focused on managing knowledge workers. Discovering your passion within HR is vital; exploring various roles can help identify your strengths. HR business partners must prioritize strategic initiatives over routine tasks to drive organizational success. Internal mobility and taking calculated risks are key to professional and personal growth. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 02:57 The Value of Mentorship and Continuous Learning in HR 05:54 The Shift from Personnel Departments to Strategic HR 09:00 Exploring Different Areas within HR to Find Your Passion 17:26 Carina's Entry-Level Role at Visa 20:20 The Role of HR Business Partners 23:33 HR's Focus on Providing Value 25:21 Increasing Engagement through Internal Mobility 30:55 The Importance of Taking Risks in Your Career Connect with Carina on LinkedIn here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/carinacortez/ Learn more about Cornerstone here: https://www.cornerstoneondemand.com/ Connect with WRKdefined on your favorite social network The Site | Substack | LinkedIn | Instagram | X | Facebook | TikTok Share your brand across the WRKdefined Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    47 mins
  • Unveiling the Journey: Rachel Dalboth’s 25 Years in Talent Acquisition

    Unveiling the Journey: Rachel Dalboth’s 25 Years in Talent Acquisition
    Jul 31 2024
    We talk with Rachel Dalboth from The Talent Labs. Rachel shares her 25-year journey in talent acquisition, discussing her experiences at Nokia, Unilever, and now leading TA excellence at The Talent Labs. In this episode, we look at the evolving landscape of talent acquisition, remote work strategies, HR tech innovations, talent management, rebranding efforts, and career growth. Rachel dishes on practical advice for HR professionals navigating the complexities of today's recruitment world. Key Takeaways Rachel Dalboth's journey from Nokia to The Talent Labs. Strategies for managing fully remote teams effectively. The importance of rebranding and connecting talent management, development, and acquisition. Tips on building a long-term career in a single organization. Insights into the future of talent acquisition and HR tech innovations. Practical advice for creating a positive and engaging work culture. Connect with Rachael here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachel-dalboth-1a92423/ Connect with WRKdefined on your favorite social network The Site | Substack | LinkedIn | Instagram | X | Facebook | TikTok Share your brand across the WRKdefined Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    49 mins
  • Strategic HR: Elevating Employee Care and Cross-Functional Communication with Richa Gupta

    Strategic HR: Elevating Employee Care and Cross-Functional Communication with Richa Gupta
    Jul 17 2024
    We look Richa Gupta's career journey, exploring her humble beginnings and rise in HR. We discuss parenting, personal reflections, and HR leadership. We talk about the importance of treating employees uniquely, finding CEOs with intellectual humility, and fostering cross-functional communication in manufacturing. We examine personal reflections, parenting, HR profession, treating employees differently, challenges of HR leadership, career journey, humble beginnings, support, caring, courageous, fearless, HR, manufacturing, CEO, intellectual humility, people and culture, cross-functional communication, operational efficiency Key Takeaways: Treating employees differently is crucial in HR. HR leaders need to be caring, courageous, and fearless. Personal reflections and taking breaks are important for career growth. Support from others plays a significant role in career success. The HR profession is diverse and allows for different backgrounds and perspectives. Finding CEOs with intellectual humility and genuine care for people and culture is crucial for HR professionals. HR should have a direct reporting line to the CEO and be involved in strategic decision-making. Chapters 00:00 Who is Richa Gupta 05:09 Treating Employees Differently in HR 08:07 The Importance of Reflection and Breaks in Career Growth 11:19 The Impact of Support in Career Success 12:46 The Qualities of an Effective HR Leader 15:36 The Diversity of the HR Profession 20:39 The Importance of Intellectual Humility in CEOs for HR 23:48 Cross-Functional Communication and Operational Efficiency in Manufacturing 26:14 The Transformation of HR as a Critical Function 35:30 The Role of HR in Strategic Decision-Making 38:26 Taking a Break and Exploring Possibilities Connect with WRKdefined on your favorite social network The Site | Substack | LinkedIn | Instagram | X | Facebook | TikTok Share your brand across the WRKdefined Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    49 mins
  • Determination, Family, Impact. The Story of Mandy Mekhail and how ClickUp has become her home

    Determination, Family, Impact. The Story of Mandy Mekhail and how ClickUp has become her home
    Jul 10 2024
    We talk with Mandy Mekhail, Director of People and Chief of Staff at ClickUp about determination, family, and impact. Her story is inspiring (not cheesy) - a story that you can learn from. She opens up about her family, immigration, her role at ClickUp and self awareness. Here's what we discuss: How empathy directly impacts career Growing with intention How her father built 1 gas station and turned that into 13 How she built her inner circle and what motivates her decisions to lead people Connect with Mandy here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mandymekhail/ Connect with WRKdefined on your favorite social network The Site | LinkedIn | Instagram | X | Facebook | TikTok Share your brand across the WRKdefined Podcast Network Chapters 00:00 Who is Mandy Mekhail 01:25 Is Cali breaking off into the ocean? 02:27 Mandy's Career Journey: From Teaching to ClickUp 05:37 The Importance of Passion, Potential, and Choices 15:35 Creating a Supportive and Collaborative Environment for Impact 16:53 Using Time Wisely for Growth and Learning 18:23 Drawing Inspiration from Personal Stories of Resilience 22:20 Developing Skills through Intentional Opportunities and Mentorship 41:45 Practitioner Video Intro Epidemic NEW.mp4 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    47 mins