Punk Rock HR – Détails, épisodes et analyse

Can AI revolutionize how we lead and manage teams?

On this episode of Punk Rock HR, Laurie sits down with Jim Barnett and Marc Maloy of Wisq to explore this question. From their successful stint with Glint, where they became leaders in employee engagement, to their current mission at Wisq, Jim and Marc share how AI is opening up continuous, personalized coaching to a broader audience. This episode uncovers the pivotal manager-employee relationship and how AI can create a more dynamic and thriving workplace.

We'll also unpack the practical applications of Wisq, a groundbreaking AI tool that provides managers with personalized coaching and expert advice within platforms like Slack and Teams. By focusing on soft skills like trust, authenticity, compassion, and empathy, Wisq aims to transform managers into more effective and people-centric leaders. Jim and Marc passionately discuss how these skills can be developed with the right tools and mindset, ultimately creating better workplace dynamics.

Don't miss this deep dive into the evolving landscape of AI in leadership and management!

In this episode, you will hear:

• AI-powered coaching for managers: continuous, personalized support
• The importance of manager-employee relationships and enhancing workplace dynamics
• Introducing Wisq, an AI tool integrated with Slack and Teams for managerial coaching
• An emphasis on soft skills: trust, empathy, and a service-oriented leadership approach
• A discussion on whether good management skills are innate or can be learned
• AI's role in making difficult conversations easier and encouraging honest feedback
• Insights on the ideal customer profile for Wisq
• The impact of AI on managerial effectiveness

Resources from this Episode

• Visit the Wisq website: wisq.com 
• Connect with Marc Maloy on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/marcmaloy
• Connect with Jim Barnett on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/jim-barnett-a5312

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Have you ever wondered why so many hiring processes fall short of finding the best talent?

On this episode of Punk Rock HR, Laurie welcomes recruiter Carmen Hudson, author of The Corporate Recruiter’s Playbook, who shares the secrets behind effective hiring strategies. She challenges the outdated reliance on question banks, highlighting understanding core skills and behaviors needed for a role before crafting interview questions. It is a must-listen for recruiters, leaders, and HR professionals eager to attract and assess top candidates with a balanced approach that integrates both professional and personal insights.

Carmen Hudson shares her career path, from executive search to launching her own startup, reflecting on recruiting challenges. With market variability and economic shifts constantly altering the playing field, Carmen offers an optimistic perspective on the future. She discusses the impact of AI on job availability and provides foundational principles and best practices from her book to help recruiters and leaders navigate these changes successfully.

Laurie and Carmen’s conversation covers effective recruiting techniques and the complexities of diversity hiring. Carmen provides practical strategies for developing clear, jargon-free job descriptions and moving beyond superficial diversity measures to promote genuine inclusivity at all organizational levels. We explore how recruiters and hiring managers can reshape their approach to create a more inclusive and effective hiring environment in 2024.

Don't miss this discussion with one of the industry's leading voices.

In this episode, you will hear:

• Crafting interview questions based on core skills and behaviors and challenging conventional recruitment practices
• Carmen’s career journey from executive search to entrepreneurship
• The impact of AI and market changes on recruiting
• Clear communication with hiring managers
• Moving beyond outdated interview methods
• Focusing on essential candidate qualities
• Going beyond superficial measures and promoting genuine inclusivity at all organizational levels
• The importance of understanding the recruitment process
• Integrating technology with human elements
• Aligning recruitment strategies with organizational goals
• Carmen’s perspective on question banks
• The role of AI in job availability
• The importance of candidate experience in the recruitment process
• Misconceptions around meritocracy in diversity hiring
• Practical strategies for fostering a more inclusive hiring environment

Resources from this Episode

• Visit Carmen Hudson’s website: carmenhudson.com 
• Connect with Carmen on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/carmenhudson
• Get The Corporate Recruiting Playbook book: amzn.to/3V3xKOr

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Ever wonder how a split-second decision could redefine safety in your life?

On this episode of Punk Rock HR, LaToya "Ladi Ammo" Workman joins Laurie to unravel the layers of personal security and empowerment, sharing her expertise in managing risk in the digital realm while advocating for physical safety. With her track record as a top-tier cybersecurity professional by day and a personal security instructor by night, LaToya offers unique strategies to fortify our daily lives, from wielding non-lethal self-defense tools to the assertive use of your voice.

Breaking barriers is second nature to LaToya, a trailblazer in IT and cybersecurity—an industry where diversity is scarce. Her story is not just about overcoming the odds as a Black woman in tech but about her relentless endeavor to mentor others following her path. Beyond her professional journey, LaToya's Woman with a Weapon initiative is revolutionizing how women approach firearms, equipping them with the skills and knowledge to safely and confidently handle a weapon, all while challenging societal assumptions.

As the conversation wraps up, LaToya and Laurie touch upon the essential conversations around responsible gun ownership and the parallels between cybersecurity and personal defense. LaToya's dedication to comprehensive education shines, advocating for readiness and responsibility over fear. Her insights extend to the importance of social media discretion and intuition to navigate potential threats, proving that knowledge is power in the quest to create safer communities.

Join us to gain an empowered perspective on personal safety that goes beyond the basics and into the heart of proactive self-defense.

In this episode, you will hear:

• LaToya "Ladi Ammo" Workman’s expertise in situational awareness and non-lethal self-defense tools
• Her advocation for education in personal and corporate security
• Overcoming challenges as a Black woman in the male-dominated fields of IT and cybersecurity
• The creation of Woman with a Weapon to mentor and empower others
• Situational awareness, responsible social media usage, and a layered defense strategy for both digital and physical safety
• Firearm safety education for women, along with secure storage
• The necessity of understanding self-defense laws and insurance
• The relevance of social engineering in security and LaToya’s experiences with navigating security checks
• Her vision for Woman with a Weapon to change societal perspectives on firearms, inspire Black women, and promote shooting as a sport and stress reliever
• The services Woman with a Weapon offers
• How Woman with a Weapon meets women at their level of experience and provides safe and supportive environments for learning about firearms and personal protection

Resources from this Episode

• Woman with a Weapon website: womanwithaweaponclt.com
• Connect with LaToya “Ladi Ammo” Workman on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/latoyaworkman
• Find Woman with a Weapon on Instagram: www.instagram.com/womanwithaweapon

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My guest in today’s episode is Ted Nielsen, vice president of product management at UKG. Tune in as we converse about all kinds of things, from classic languages and individual motivations to ethical AI and the future of work.

Punk Rock HR is proudly underwritten by The Starr Conspiracy. The Starr Conspiracy is a B2B marketing agency for innovative brands creating the future of workplace solutions. For more information, head over to thestarrconspiracy.com.

To read the full show notes for this episode, visit: https://laurieruettimann.com/ethical-ai-the-future-of-work-with-ted-nielsen

In this episode, Bret Starr, founder and CEO of The Starr Conspiracy, talks about the distinction between HR and work, the future of human resources, and how adopting the “reverse mullet” concept can increase your employee’s overall happiness.

Punk Rock HR is proudly underwritten by The Starr Conspiracy. The Starr Conspiracy is a B2B marketing agency for innovative brands creating the future of workplace solutions. For more information, head over to thestarrconspiracy.com.

In this week's episode of Punk Rock HR, Kristy McCann Flynn shares her career journey, the exact moment she decided enough is enough in HR and why she felt compelled to go on an entrepreneurial journey to fix work at a higher level.

Punk Rock HR is proudly underwritten by The Starr Conspiracy. The Star Conspiracy is a B2B marketing agency for innovative brands creating the future of workplace solutions. For more information, head over to thestarrconspiracy.com.

In this week’s episode of Punk Rock HR, I’m joined by best-selling author and repeat guest, Minda Harts. We are discussing her struggles within a broken work system, her efforts to fight against that and how she’s giving a voice to those who haven’t been heard in the past.

Punk Rock HR is proudly underwritten by The Starr Conspiracy. The Star Conspiracy is a B2B marketing agency for innovative brands creating the future of workplace solutions. For more information, head over to thestarrconspiracy.com.

On this episode of Punk Rock HR, I’m focusing on middle age and your career. Most importantly, anyone who is middle-aged can be a career-focused individual and stay on the good side of management while maintaining their dignity and fueling their soul.

In this episode of Punk Rock HR, I’m unpacking the mindset of knowing that your work is not your worth as I prepare for the launch of the paperback version of “Betting on You.”

Welcome back to Punk Rock HR! In this episode, I’m sharing why we think work sucks, plus some tips on how to turn those negative feelings into positive and effective action.