For the first time in history, five generations are working simultaneously in the workplace. As a result, tensions arise as work trends shift in ways older generations have never seen, and fear-based differences create gaps among employees that may seem impossible to close. In this episode, we sit down with certified coach and trained speaker Lindsay Boccardo to discuss the four factors of employee engagement, and how humanizing your workforce and learning to manage emotional labor through self-awareness and regulation are the first steps to bridging the generational gap. In addition, we discuss the value of mentorship in preventing the retirement brain drain and how authenticity may be the key to attracting younger generations.
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With the emergence of artificial intelligence automation like machine learning and ChatGPT, AI is rapidly permeating the human resources/talent acquisition world, in hopes of making work life easier for HR professionals while simultaneously creating faster, more streamlined processes for job seekers.
As exciting as it is, the information on this technology can be overwhelming and fraught with some difficulties and unforeseen pitfalls. Join Elliott Obermaier and Ruth Toombs from Recruit Rooster as they discuss what AI in the HR space is, how it works and some current obstacles.
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November marked National Veterans and Military Families Month, and in recognition, we sat down with individuals who are dedicated to veteran hiring for a special, multi-segment episode of the DE Talk Podcast. One such individual was Jeff Tabb, a Disabled Veterans...
Another year is coming to a close, and as we look back, there’s so much to be proud of! This year we grew our Membership, added to our team, and celebrated wins each and every month – but we also did so much more. We would like to thank our staff, Members, partners,...
With roughly 250,000 servicemembers transitioning to civilian life each year, veteran hiring initiatives have become an essential focus for employers. In honor of National Veterans and Military Families Month, this episode shares how DirectEmployers and its family of brands support employers in attracting and hiring veterans. Hear how VetCentral supports veteran representatives across the country, straight from an Indiana-based disabled veterans outreach program specialist; how the Partner Relationship Manager (PRM) guides outreach efforts to organizations serving veterans, transitioning servicemembers and spouses; and finally, insights from United Rentals on how their veteran-focused career site has created a unique candidate experience for veterans.
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Earlier this month, we celebrated National Apprenticeship Week with a special bonus episode of the DE Talk podcast! In this episode, our Manager of Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Strategies Mikey Meagher sat down with Joshua Johnson from Jobs for the Future (JFF)...
The reality of today’s labor market indicates that there aren’t enough college graduates and experienced workers to meet market demands. Apprenticeships are working to steady the gap by incorporating hands-on learning with education and life experience. In today’s episode, Joshua Johnson from Jobs for the Future (JFF) shares the seven components of Registered Apprenticeships, how to engage with your state apprenticeship system, what apprenticable occupations look like in fields that would surprise you, and the benefit this type of employment offers for employers and apprentices.
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A few weeks ago, we celebrated World Mental Health Day – a day to improve knowledge, raise awareness and drive actions that promote and protect everyone’s mental health as a universal human right. In our latest episode of the DE Talk Podcast, we sat down with Amy...
