Many organizations depend on volunteers to keep their doors open; however, managing a volunteer can be different than managing a paid employee. Joan Ginsberg, founder of #SHRMChat and a Senior Professional in Human Resources (SPHR), joins the show to discuss how to effectively, and appropriately, manage those who volunteer to help an organization.
An exit interview takes place when an employee is leaving an organization, and they are meant to be a conversation between the employee and the employer about the employee's experience at the organization. However, many organizations are not receiving the full value of exit interviews because they are not being conducted correctly. Sharlyn Lauby, a human resources executive with over 20 years of experience, joins the show t...
When setting up a job interview, few individuals think about the implications of the timing of their interview. As a candidate, if you schedule your interview at the beginning of the employer’s interview process there is a noticeable disadvantage. Howard Cattie, career coach and mentor with CareerOyster, sits down with LJNRadio host Cady Chesney to discuss the pros and cons of when you interview in the employers interview p...
Does your company have “employees” or people? Your employees are not only people, they are consumers, citizens, and promoters online and offline. Eric Lowitt, CEO of Nexus Global Advisors, joins the show to discuss why you should stop thinking of your individuals at work as employees and start thinking of them as people. In addition, Eric explains how you can get started and the ways this change in thinking can benefit your...
How would you answer the interview question, “Tell me about a boss you struggled to work with?” This and many other difficult interview questions often stump job seekers. Cady Chesney asks Leanne E. King, president and CEO of SeeKingHR, for her insight into this difficult question. Leanne has over 25 years of experience in human resources in both the public and private sectors, valuable experience to help us handle this inq...
Without trust, being an effective leader can sometimes be a difficult task. The foundation of successful leadership comes from building on trusting relationships with employees and colleagues on all levels. Sandra Tibbs, founder of Neverest Solutions, joins the show to discuss several tips for building trust to achieve success in a leadership role.
Being successful in a corporate environment can be a difficult task for those fresh out of college or new to the environment. The business tactics, office politics, and expectations of peers and managers are typically things a new employee has to figure out on his or her own – until now. Alexandra Levit, a business consultant and author of "They Don’t Teach Corporate in College," joins the show to share insightful tips and...
In a sea of applicants with similar qualifications standing out is becoming harder and harder, especially when climbing the career ladder. Handily, Rochelle Moulton has mastered how you can build a solid foundation for your personal brand. From developing your vision to determining what your value proposition is, host Cady Chesney and Rochelle will take you through the steps necessary for developing unforgettable personal b...
Many individuals have formal mentors that guide them and give them career advice, but are there drawbacks to only having one mentor versus many mentors? Karen Catlin joins the show to explore the art of micro-mentoring, or asking for advice and guidance from many people. Karen and host Cady Chesney will dive into the benefits of micro-mentoring, the impact it has on careers, and advice for getting started.
Multitasking is something that many of us do during the course of our day, from checking email during a meeting to texting while on a business call. However, there is a common misconception that multitasking will save you time, however, in reality, it does not. Tamara Myles joins the show to discuss why multitasking is counterproductive and share some tips on how you can stop multitasking.