Kimberly Kayler, President of AOE (Advancing Organizational Excellence), joins the program to reveal how she became interested in corporate mindfulness and why it is important for people to do their best work. Kimberly discusses the downside of multitasking and how employees can practice mindfulness at work. Discover practical tips to practice mindfulness at work and to increase your focus and energy.  To learn more, visit: https://www.aoeteam.com/    ..read more

Dr. Brian Hite, performance psychology consultant and Hollywood stuntman, joins the program to discuss how organizations can help employees to do their best work. Dr. Hite dispels some common myths about motivation, and why offering hiring bonuses doesn't necessary help with recruitment efforts. He also offers tips for retaining employees and the conditions necessary to help people do their best work. To learn more about Dr. Hite, visit https://beginagainperformancepsychology.com ..read more

When you think about the public library, you may not always think about employment and workforce assistance.  However, the role of libraries has expanded quite a bit, and libraries in rural areas are playing a critical role in helping people who are looking for jobs. In this episode, you'll learn about the Libraries Activating Workforce Development Skills (LAWDS) project, which brings together public library staff with the staff of regional Workforce Development Boards (WDBs) and Wisconsin Job Centers, to facilitate more seamless support of job-seeking patrons, business owners and entrepr ..read more

In this episode you'll hear about the Talent Generator, a new online tool offering smart tips and best practices for creating and sustaining a successful student talent development program. The featured guest is Rebecca Deschane, Talent Initiatives Director, a joint position with WEDC and the University of Wisconsin System ..read more

Ian Vincent from APEX joins the program to discuss the Minnesota and Wisconsin Talent Forecast Research Project. Discover the impetus behind the project, takeaways from the research, and strengths and needs in the region when it comes to talent attraction and retention.    ..read more

This episode features an interview with Judy Aspling, HR Director for Center City Housing Corporation. With unemployment levels being so low, Judy shares tips for how employers can take a different approach to how they look at applicants, and how to find the best fit for a position, even in a tight labor market.    ..read more

Before formerly incarcerated people can find jobs, address health problems, or learn new skills, they first need a safe and stable place to live. Yet the odds are stacked against people leaving prison, despite their best intentions and ambitions. Discover the work that Impact Justice is doing through their "Homecoming Project" to leverage existing living spaces to support people re-entering communities.  ..read more

In this episode, you'll learn about the Wisconsin Small Business Development Center (SBDC) and the services they provide to support entrepreneurs and small business owners. Discover how to access services and how the SBDC can connect entrepreneurs and small business owners to a support ecosystem. You'll also hear about how entrepreneurs were able to pivot and thrive during the pandemic.  ..read more

This episode features an interview with coach, consultant, and author Oreste J. D’Aversa as he discusses the phenomenon of "quiet quitting" and "quiet firing." Discover what these terms mean, the problems that they create in the workplace, and how to address them. Oreste also shares advice for employers and employees about how to create win/win relationships at work.  ..read more

Northwest Wisconsin, like many areas of the United States, is projected to experience a significant "graying" of their population. Discover the importance of investing in older workers and the mindset shift that the nonprofit sector needs to make when it comes to elders.  ..read more