How to Recognize and Mitigate Bias in the Workplace with Rahimeh Ramezany

Kristy Doucet-Touchet has been working in HR for over 15 years and has a strong drive for continuous improvement and placing people first. Kristy is currently the Director of Human Resources at SchoolMint and the Founder of Talking People Business. Here are a few of the topics we’ll discuss on this episode of People Analytics:How to stay motivated during traumatic times.Current challenges for HR leaders around vulnerability.The importance of being open about mental health.How HR has been shifting from a compliance-centered approach to a people-centered approach.How leaders can reduce boss anxiety and allow their employees to feel comfortable.How to implement effective mental health initiatives in the workplace.Why mental health practices need to be proactive, not reactive.How marketing and analytics relates to HR.The importance of leaders understanding analytics and storytelling.Resources:SchoolMintTalking People BusinessConnect with Kristy Doucet-Touchet:LinkedInConnect with the host:Lindsay Patton on LinkedInLindsay Patton by Email

4 Heinä 202221min

Rocki Howard is a black wife, mother, woman, Christian and leader over forty who values individuality, and has always had diversity at the top of her personal and professional agenda.Rocki has spent over 20 years in the human resource and talent acquisition space and is currently the Chief People and Equity Officer at The Mom Project. Here are a few of the topics we’ll discuss on this episode of People Analytics:Why Diversity, Equity and Inclusion is so important for Rocki.What Rocki’s role as Chief People and Equity Officer at The Mom Project involves.Challenges women face in the workplace and how we can fix these.What women need in order to live a joyful life and how The Mom Project helps with this.The different challenges women of color face.Why Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion practices are so necessary for a business.How leaders should approach implementing DEI practices.The challenges of facing biases on a daily basis.Resources:The Mom ProjectThe Grown Woman Life podcastRISEConnect with Rocki Howard:LinkedInConnect with the host:Lindsay Patton on LinkedInLindsay Patton by Email

27 Kesä 202235min

Lt. Col. Kathy Lowrey Galloway is the founder & CEO of the Vanguard Veteran, LLC whose mission is to equip civilians to become Veteran Champions. - Here are a few of the topics we’ll discuss in this episode:Why Lt. Col. Kathy Lowrey Galloway started the Vanguard Veteran, LLCWhat assimilation looks like for a veteranQualities and skill sets of veterans compared with civiliansWhat post-traumatic stress disorder how to help veterans with growthWonderful values and traits within veterans that translate well to the workplaceWhat HR leaders should know when veterans apply for workThe importance of an onboarding and support system at work for veteransResources:Vanguard Veteran, LLCBook: Beyond “Thank You for Your Service” StaffGeekConnecting with Lt. Col. Kathy Lowrey Galloway:Vanguard Veteran, LLCConnecting with the host:Lindsay Patton on LinkedIn

20 Kesä 202237min

Thad Price is the CEO at Talroo, a data-driven job advertising solution that helps businesses reach the candidates they need to make hires.Thad has been working in business development for almost 20 years and specializes in building, operating, and innovating online recruitment and ad marketplaces. Thad is one of the top 100 thought leaders in Talent Acquisition and has spent his entire career in talent acquisition software and digital media. Here are a few of the topics we’ll discuss on this episode of People Analytics:The increase in wage inflation. The importance workers place on flexibility. The importance of offering professional development and long-term prospects to your employees. Why retaining top talent is better than replacing them. The power of praising your employees. How to take a marketing approach to recruitment. The role of artificial intelligence in recruiting. Candidate ghosting and how sales relate to recruiting. Social media's role in recruiting. Ways to retain talent without increasing your costs. Resources:TalrooConnect with Thad Price:LinkedInConnect with the host:Lindsay Patton on LinkedInLindsay Patton by Email

13 Kesä 202236min

Joe Mullings is the Founder, Chairman, and CEO of The Mullings Group, a health tech media, talent access, and career development organization with more than 30 years of experience building value for more than 500 different companies in the Life Sciences and Medtech sectors.Joe has been featured in Forbes, CNBC, Business Insider, Yahoo Finance, NY Post, and Monster, discussing strategies and tactics as we build companies and careers in the World of Work. Here are a few of the topics we’ll discuss on this episode of People Analytics:What the Mullings Group does and how they help organizations build their brand.How to utilize your brand in the hiring process.The importance of storytelling and having a story behind your brand.Common mistakes brands make when marketing themselves.The disconnect many leaders have with their organization’s mission.How to best spend your marketing budget.How work-life balance has changed over the next 15 years.How different social media platforms should be used differently.Resources:The Mullings GroupConnect with Joe Mullings:LinkedInWebsiteTwitterConnect with the host:Lindsay Patton on LinkedInLindsay Patton by Email

6 Kesä 202233min

Amy Devers is the Chief of Staff and Executive Director of People and Culture at JupiterOne, a cloud-native SaaS security company.Amy has worked in HR and talent acquisition experience for over 10 years with particular expertise in Strategic Workforce Planning, Effective Employee Relations & Engagement, Talent Development for Top Performance, and Sourcing/Talent Acquisition. Here are a few of the topics we’ll discuss on this episode of People Analytics:How working in customer service can help you better understand people.Which HR certifications are the most important.How to know which areas to focus on as an HR leader.What a culture of respect looks like.The problems of having a toxic work culture.The importance of giving leaders the tools they need.Why so many people are leaving their jobs.Resources:JupiterOneProject Management CertificationReinventing Cybersecurity Connect with Amy Devers:LinkedInEmailConnect with the host:Lindsay Patton on LinkedInLindsay Patton by Email

30 Touko 202235min

John Blake has been working in HR for over 20 years and is currently the Chief Human Resources Officer at Vector Controls and Automation Group. Here are a few of the topics we’ll discuss on this episode of People Analytics:The difference between working for large corporations and smaller organizations.Generational friction and how this changes over time.The importance of not generalizing generational differences.The issues with how the media reports on generations.The benefits of generational divides.How the pandemic has changed the ways we communicate.How to most effectively develop leadership.How certain job titles can be intimidating.How working remotely has made leaders reassess their role.Resources:Vector Controls and Automation GroupConnect with John Blake:LinkedInEmailConnect with the host:Lindsay Patton on LinkedInLindsay Patton by Email

23 Touko 202231min

Yvon Demosthenes has more than 20 years of experience in sales of technology, application and system software, consulting services, and retail.Yvon is currently the CEO of HamiltonDemo where he helps source qualified, proven professionals to help propel businesses forward. Here are a few of the topics we’ll discuss on this episode of People Analytics:How to maintain relationships with potential future prospects.The difference between working with big businesses and small businesses.The values Yvan put at the center of his culture when starting his business.The challenges of working with a smaller team.The benefits of working with a smaller team.What Yvan looks for in candidates to see if they'll fit well in his workplace's culture.How to make yourself approachable as a leader.Resources:HamiltonDemoStaffGeekConnect with Yvan Demosthenes:LinkedInConnect with the host:Lindsay Patton on LinkedInLindsay Patton by Email

16 Touko 202237min