Talent Management Truths is the podcast for HR and Talent Leaders looking for inspiration AND real-life examples of lessons learned and successes realized. Your host is Lisa Mitchell, Founder and President of Green Apple Consulting and former Talent Management leader in corporate Canada for over 25 years. Lisa is on a mission to give Talent leaders in Learning, Talent, HR, Employee Experience and Organizational Development the support they deserve so that they in turn expand their positive i ...
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Conversations with some of today’s leading voices in human resources and talent management.
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NextGen Work Culture: HR, Management, Inclusive Parent-Friendly Work Environment, Employee Recruitment and Retention, Talent Development
Kortney Ross
The NextGen Work Culture podcast helps managers and HR professionals support working parents to recruit and retain the best people. Join host Kortney Ross as she interviews experts and provides insights into the struggles that working parents face in the workplace. Learn how your business can become a place where parents feel included, supported, and valued. Being a family-friendly business isn't just a "nice-to-have" anymore. For the Next Generation of work, it is critical.
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Matrix Reporting Structures with Allison Mairena
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“[A matrix reporting structure] really requires both sets of managers to…have alignment around an individual’s goals.” -Allison Mairena Have you ever been in a matrix reporting relationship? It can be very frustrating if both leaders are not aligned. In today’s episode, my guest gives us a peek into how her organization manages matrix reporting. My…
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The Future-Ready Work Culture Framework
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The Future-Ready Work Culture Framework will help you foster a work environment that is ready for the next generation of employees and supportive of those who are raising them. Employees are seeking workplaces that are supportive, empathetic, and family-friendly. By taking the time to build a family-friendly work culture, you are setting your organ…
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Working WITH Short Employee Tenure with Jamie Bruno
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“We’d love to hire someone and have them stay 6-8 years, but when it’s not the reality anymore, then shifting that paradigm and mental model [is important.] -Jamie Bruno The job market is constantly in flux. Sometimes it’s an employer’s market, sometimes a candidate’s market, sometimes it’s balanced. One trend that is here to stay is the overall de…
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Loving Metrics with Nancy Tavares
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“When you aren’t bringing in direct revenue…you need to make that connection between what it is you do do and how you help enable the business to meet goals…and how HR functions link into that.” -Nancy Tavares HR and L&D are not typically revenue generators. AND they had huge value to organizations, as you and I both know well. Today’s guest beauti…
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Virtual Learning Best Practices with Cindy Huggett
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“What do they need a facilitator for vs. something they can learn on their own?” -Cindy Huggett Virtual online training has been around for decades now. And yet many organizations firmly resisted it beyond those annual mandatory trainings. Covid pushed many outside their comfort zone to finally start to leverage technology and yet the quality of vi…
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The Fully Flex Workplace with Krista Pell
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“We trust first.” -Krista Pell How has your organization handled the whole RTO question? Are people on board with the arrangement in place, whether that’s 3 days in office, or only 1 - or something else entirely? In today’s episode, my guest gives us a peek into an organization that considers itself “fully flex.” My guest is Krista Pell. Krista is …
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Ideas for Accommodating Pregnant Employees (solo episode)
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Accommodating the needs of each individual employee can be a daunting task for managers. In this solo episode, I share several accommodation ideas and things to consider for the pregnant employees on your team. Download the pdf guide with these ideas at: kortneyross.com/ideasforpregnantemployees Connect with us at: RossLearningSolutions.com LinkedI…
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The Gift of Intensive Coach Training for HR Leaders with Kacy Wickenhauser
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“I thought I was coaching by prescribing solutions.” -Kacy Wickenhauser Have you ever felt pulled into the drama weeds with your clients - the stakeholders who rely on you as an HR or Talent professional? Me too:) In today’s episode, my guest shares how she has been able to shift from a prescriber of advice to a coach-like HR leader and the impact …
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Navigating New Laws for Pregnancy and Lactation in the Workplace with Jessica Craft
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Most U.S. employers need to comply with the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) and PUMP Act laws. But, these relatively recent laws can be a bit difficult to understand. In this episode, Kortney sits down with Jessica Craft, an attorney focused on employment law at Littler. Together, they explore two pivotal pieces of legislation shaping the land…
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Are You An Order-Taker? with Lisa Mitchell
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“We tell ourselves the story that strategy is Big! Complex! Hard! Time-consuming!” -Lisa Mitchell Do you ever just give in to a client’s demands because you don’t want to be seen as “pushing back?” Today’s episode is a solo one about your STRATEGIC VALUE as a Talent, HR or L&D professional. And it’s about what gets in our way of being strategic. I’…
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Sleep, Work, and Parenting: A Conversation with Sleep Specialist Nicole Ratcliffe
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In this episode of NextGen Work Culture, host Kortney Ross dives into the crucial topic of sleep with Nicole Ratcliffe, a sleep specialist from the UK. Nicole shares her personal journey of becoming passionate about sleep after experiencing the challenges of sleep deprivation with her own children. The conversation delves into the profound impact o…
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Measuring Your Recruitment Maturity with Liza Voticky
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“More often that not, talent acquisition is tucked into HR as a function that everyone has to tolerate vs. a strategic arm of the organization.” -Liza Voticky Without the right people in the right place at the right time, your organization cannot meet its objectives. Today’s guest approaches the discipline of Talent Acquisition as a strategic and e…
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Paid Parental Leave Is a Win-Win for Employees and Businesses: An Interview with Allison Whalen
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In this episode, Kortney talks to Allison Whalen about paid parental leave. Allison is the founder of Parentaly, a company that helps improve the parental leave experience for everyone: the expecting employee, their manager, peers, direct reports, and business leaders. Paid parental leave doesn't just benefit families, it's a game changer for busin…
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The Culture Office with Jessica Bacher
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“Culture is not owned by HR, it’s owned by every single leader.” -Jessica Bacher What is your organizational culture like? Who drives it? Who sees themselves as driving it? In some companies, people look to HR to take the lead - or the blame - on company culture. In this episode, my guest and I explore how HR can support culture with an innovative …
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The Importance of Family Planning Benefits with Anthony Franzese
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This week, Anthony Franzese joined Kortney to share more about his role in supporting family health at Stork Club. As a new father, Anthony opens up about his own paternity leave. Then, we uncover the gaps that traditional health insurance often leaves wide open. We talk about how fertility treatments, adoption assistance, hormone therapy, and othe…
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Entrepreneurial Culture by Design with Casey Oware
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“If you continue to always look at it like a start-up, you are always growing to be better.” -Casey Oware How entrepreneurial is your organization? And what do entrepreneurial behaviours actually look like in different company cultures? In today’s episode, we explore this theme in an organization that still thinks of itself as a start-up - by desig…
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The Kyte Baby Fallout: When a Family-Friendly Business Isn't Really Family Friendly (solo episode)
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When family and work collide, the aftermath can echo across the nation. That's precisely what happened in the heart-wrenching case of Marissa and Kyte Baby. This short solo episode talks about the Kyte Baby controversy and the reality of parental leave policies in America. I talk through Marissa's ordeal with her premature baby's NICU stay, her emp…
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Creativity by Constraint with Natalia Matusevscaia
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“Creativity doesn’t exist when you don’t have constraints.” -Natalia Matusevscaia Have you ever been frustrated when you were down a team member or were low on other resources or funds? What was the gift in that situation? Chances are, the constraint you were faced with helped you be more creative and innovative. Today’s guest shares clear examples…
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The Rise of the Lead Dad and How Workplaces Can Support Fathers with Paul Sullivan
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It's becoming more common for Dad to take on the majority of parenting responsibilities. In many households, he may even be the lead parent! In this episode, Kortney talks to Paul Sullivan about what it truly means to be a 'lead dad' in today's world. Paul shares his journey to becoming the Lead Dad in his household, balancing a journalism career w…
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Engagement First with Sarem Yesus
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“A lot of HR projects fail because we haven’t asked the right questions.” -Sarem Yesus When you come into a new organization as the lead for Talent and People, how do you decide where you should start? In today’s episode, my guest shares why she focused on understanding engagement first, before moving on to look at other core programs and systems. …
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Exciting update! Playgrounds and Paychecks is now NextGen Work Culture! After two amazing seasons, I'm shifting the focus from the parents themselves to the leaders and decision-makers who have the power to shape the culture of their organizations. "NextGen Work Culture" is about empowering leaders to support working parents and create inclusive, f…
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People as Force Multipliers with Ken Finneran
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“Are we learning as fast as the business is changing?” - Ken Finneran Do you see yourself as a MULTIPLIER? As a Talent leader, you should. Consider the impact your work has on all the people in your organization. It’s why I produce this podcast week in and week out - to provide you with learning and inspiration so that you can be the best multiplie…
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Mastering the Maze of Maternity and Paternity Leave in America with Linzay Davis
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Discover how to navigate themaze of parental leave programs with the help of Linzay Davis from The Park Consulting. In this discussion, Linzay shares not just the technicalities of state and federal protections but the emotional and financial impact these policies have on American families. We'll reveal how understanding and preparing for parental …
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From Soldier to Stay-at-Home Mom to Self-made Millionaire: A Conversation with Erin Helle
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When Erin Helle unexpectedly traded her Army uniform for the round-the-clock duties of motherhood, she encountered a battlefield of a different kind. Tune in as Erin reflects on her journey of becoming a mother as a service member. The Army extended maternity leave just in time for her second child and her commanding officer was supportive. However…
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The High-Risk High-Reward Workplace with Susan Ways
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“There’s something really magical about the building of something .” - Susan Ways Have you ever been drawn to a high-risk opportunity because you loved the idea of getting to pioneer something completely new? I know I have - and so has today’s guest! Together we discuss her experience of working for several start-ups, some of which didn’t end up su…
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Getting Stakeholder Buy-in with Lisa Mitchell
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“Given Talent Leaders are stuck in the sticky organizational middle, EVERYONE is a stakeholder.” - Lisa Mitchell How can we make the buy-in part of the process EASIER and more ELEGANT? Today’s episode is a solo one. The need for stakeholder buy-in is constant for all Talent leaders. Yet there are common pitfalls and mistakes made that make some ini…
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The Culture Impact in an Employee-owned Business with Kristi Spindler
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“A company doesn’t have to be employee-owned to give your employees a voice.” - Kristi Spindler Do you like ESOPs? Most people do. Wondering if it’s small alien species on a planet in the Star Wars universe? Nope. ESOP stands for Employee Stock Ownership Plan, and it’s an acronym used frequently by wholly employee-owned companies. In today’s episod…
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People-centred Programs with Lisseth Zouhbi
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“There’s an increasing need for organizations to focus on developing people-centred programs that focus on the values and culture of the organization.” - Lisseth Zouhbi What does people-centred describe to you? How do you actually make your HR and Talent programs even more people-centred? Today’s guest shares her philosophy on this, as well as some…
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Democratizing Transformation with Suzanne Knight
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“If you democratize the transformation so that there can be true ownership amongst every leader and every person…it will be more successful than if you outsource it to one team.” -Suzanne Knight What does transformation mean to you when it comes to organizations? Do you ever wonder if maybe there are some transformational “secrets” you haven’t unco…
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Navigating Your Own Crisis or Grief While Supporting Others with Leanne Schultz
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“HR is the cone of silence…you take the weight of a lot of people’s emotions.” “When you are in a space in your own life, when things are piling up, as an HR professional who is perceived to have all the answers, where can you go?” -Leanne Schultz Have you had to deal with grief or personal crisis while still working and while people are still look…
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“Funny how this life works. Things can suck and be gratitude-inspiring at the same time..” -Lisa Mitchell What sucks and what is the associated gift you are grateful for? Today’s episode is a solo one with yours truly, Lisa Mitchell. Think of it as a bit of an audio diary entry I thought I’d share with you as food for thought in case you are strugg…
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Effective Relationships with Lorie Hulsey
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“I don’t always tell them what they want to hear…I have to have that trust and relationship to get people to be honest with me so I can be honest with them and how do we move forward with that.” -Lorie Hulsey How do you like being the person who sometimes has to say no to people? Do you dread it? Accept it? Enjoy it? :) Today’s guest makes the case…
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Modelling Vulnerability with Preet Makkar
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“We have a responsibility to show vulnerability.” -Preet Makkar How comfortable are you with being vulnerable at work? I’m not talking about over-sharing, but rather sharing your humanity and sometimes painful learnings with others so that they don’t feel so alone. In today’s episode, my guest makes the case for being transparent about our own stru…
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Navigating Parental Leave: Season 2 Intro + My Maternity Leave Stories as a Teacher
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Welcome to season two of Playgrounds and Paychecks, where we get up close and personal with the realities of parental leave. This episode unravels my own experiences of navigating through parental leave twice while teaching. I discuss my leave being unpaid time off, crafting substitute plans, dealing with Covid right after my first born, and more. …
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The Embedded Internal Coach with Mary Meston
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“I’m an island.” -Mary Meston (embedded internal Coach) Do you have a coaching roster in your organization? Or do you have internal coaches embedded internally? Perhaps you're listening to this, saying “I only wish I had either one!” No matter your situation or opinion on the best structure, you will find this conversation thought-provoking. My gue…
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Mental Health First Aid with Manisha Mistry
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“Our health and safety program has become more than just a traditional safety program…[it] looks at the whole person whether that is physical or psychological.” -Manisha Mistry How well does your organization support employee mental health? How well do employees avail themselves of existing resources? Tune in today to learn about mental health firs…
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How You Can Use Technology to Organize Your Household as a Parent: Insights from Maple's Founder, Michael Perry
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This bonus episode features an invigorating talk with Michael Perry, founder and CEO of Maple, a family tech startup that aims to revolutionize parenting and work-life balance. He shares his journey of serial entrepreneurship and how becoming a father shifted his focus towards family. We dive into his pioneering app, Maple, and explore how it helps…
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