Dr. Khalilah Olokunola, Sr. Advisor, Talentnova, known to many as KO, joins us to share her pivotal role in reimagining human resources for justice-impacted individuals. Her transformative journey from event and set design to spearheading HR innovation demonstrates a steadfast commitment to championing marginalized talent. Through her collaboration with True Colors and establishment of the Disrupt You onboarding program, KO illustrates how HR can serve as a catalyst for genuinely inclusive, purpose-driven, and prosperous workplaces. The conversation takes a deep dive into the nuances of fair ..read more

 HR virtuoso Sally Loftis from Loftis Partners shares the "Secret Sauce" of fair compensation and the evolving landscape of pay equity. Our enriching conversation transitions from understanding the nuances of pay equity, pay parity, and pay transparency to the societal shifts in discussing compensation. We dissect what fair compensation really means in today's workforce, emphasizing the importance of living wages and the implications of thriving wages in a post-pandemic era.  As we navigate the tricky terrains of pay transparency and legislation, you'll uncover how state laws affect ..read more

Have you ever found yourself stifling a yawn during yet another monotonous meeting, wondering if there's more to the workday than just deadlines and dreary tasks? Our latest guest, Jeff Harry of Rediscover Your Play, brings a whirlwind of energy as he champions injecting play into the workplace, transforming it into a hub of creativity and fulfillment. This episode is not your typical business talk; it's an exploration of how integrating play can nurture mental health and skyrocket employee engagement. We're tossing the conventional playbook out the window and challenging you to rethink the v ..read more

In this episode guest Rebecca Hawkins joins Dana to discuss the culture of the Regenerative Workplace. What is a Regenerative workplace you may ask? It is an organizational culture that recognizes and meets the core needs of their employees as human beings. People have been studying human needs and how they translate to the workplace for a while now. You've probably heard of Maslow's needs hierarchy of needs or McGregor's theory X and theory Y. Maybe you are familiar with more recent takes from the likes of Dan Pink and others. The consensus is when employee's core needs are met, they will b ..read more

Join your host Dana Dowdell and guest Fletcher Wimbush as they dive into the mission vision and values of talent acquisition. If you think talent acquisition is a painful process, you are not alone. Fletcher share's through his experience, a secret to becoming good at talent acquisition is learning from those painful moments. Imagine a recruitment strategy so compelling, it not only attracts the best candidates but also aligns with their deepest aspirations. We delve into the powerful draw of an Employer Value Proposition (EVP) and how it can turbocharge your recruitment marketing. Fletcher a ..read more

Discover how the very foundation of your work life is shifting in an enlightening discussion with Stela Lupushor and Dr. Solange Charas, leaders in reshaping the workforce. Our conversation peels back the layers of the employee experience, revealing its critical impact not just on personal well-being but on a company's financial performance as well. Delve into how the management of human capital can no longer be seen as a mere good practice, but rather as a driver of significant value. Stela and Solange argue that every interaction, from the moment a potential hire encounters a company to the ..read more

Discover how the very foundation of your work life is shifting in an enlightening discussion with Stela Lupushor and Dr. Solange Charas, leaders in reshaping the workforce. Our conversation peels back the layers of the employee experience, revealing its critical impact not just on personal well-being but on a company's financial performance as well. Delve into how the management of human capital can no longer be seen as a mere good practice, but rather as a driver of significant value. Stela and Solange argue that every interaction, from the moment a potential hire encounters a company to the ..read more

Our guest this week is Claire Chandler, the mastermind behind Talent Boost. Claire shares with us how her experiances along her never say never journey have helped her succeed in becoming a successful HR professional and businesswoman. Listen along on this adventure, and hear how she recounts the life-altering moment when someone recognized her potential, and the importance of leaders doing the same.  We cover a lot in this episode. Talent is not about merely fostering an "entrepreneurial spirit" but truly embracing individuality and creativity. Claire tells us why Millennials are undera ..read more

Are you curious about the diverse field of Human Resources? Wondering how it shapes the future work and how you can tread along this exciting career path? Join us as we pick the brains of HR maven and author, Kelsey Beckfield. She shares her intriguing career switch from advertising to HR, and her transition into consultancy. She and your host Dana Dowdell discuss the evolution of HR from transactional to strategic. Kelsie shares how the question, "Did you fire anyone today?" led to her creating the book 'I Want To Work In Human Resources' and how that experiance relates to her work / life bal ..read more

Imagine having the secret ingredients to brew remarkable employee relations and invigorate your workplace! That's exactly what we're discussing in this fascinating session, drawing inspiration from the influential insights of Dan Pink, renowned for his compelling TED Talk on team motivation as well as his many books. We dissect his three fundamentals for engagement: autonomy, mastery, and purpose, underscoring their significance in building constructive employee rapport. Dana challenges us all to be better leaders and provides tangible ways to do it. When is the last time you truly and uniquel ..read more