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139: RealTalkHR: ”What the COMP?”

In this week's episode, Chris, Bobby, and Kevyn are diving deep into a topic that's been making waves lately: "Pay Transparency." In an era marked by discussions on fairness, equality, and workplace culture, pay transparency has emerged as a pivotal conversation.

But what does pay transparency really mean, and why should it matter to all of us?

Is it merely about sharing salary figures, or does it carry broader implications, reaching into our organizations, our workplace relationships, and even society as a whole? Today, we're peeling back the layers to explore these questions and more.

138: Start with the End in Mind with James Sharpe

Embark on your own journey of personal and professional growth!

Kevyn Rustici and Christopher Darone, SPHR, take you on a journey into the world of professional growth and development. Joining them is none other than James Sharpe, the VP of Benefits, M&A, and Mobility at Wiley.

James has traveled a remarkable path from being a Retirement Specialist in the UK to his current leadership role in HR.

James shares his remarkable insights on how taking a leap out of your comfort zone can lead to incredible personal and professional growth.

137: RealTalkHR- ”HR Needs to be Selfish”

Does HR need to stop doing so much and actually think about being a bit more selfish? In this week’s episode, we discuss how it’s okay to be selfish when it comes to our own development in HR. 

When was the last time that you thought about your own development?

Join The #HRevolution for this episode of REALTalkHR where Kevyn Rustici, Christopher Darone, SPHR, and Bobby Spaziani share tips and tricks for prioritizing yourself as an HR Professional.

136: REALtalkHR ”Reconnecting Employees to Purpose”

Is your organization struggling to motivate, develop and retain top talent within a budget?

 

Join the #HREvolution for this episode of REALTalkHR where Kevyn Rustici, Chris Darone, and Bobby Spaziani break down the journey from talent attraction to employee development.

In this week’s episode, we discuss the importance of transforming your managers into growth leaders in order to maintain an engaged workforce.

 

We’ll dive into the following topics:

 

-The difference between employee development and employee advancement

 

-Why leaders must reconnect their people back to the mission, vision, and purpose of the company

 

-How to develop your workforce on a limited budget

 

-Moving from extrinsic to intrinsic engagement strategies

 

135: The HRevolution REALtalkHR ”It All Comes Back To Our Intentions”

The first REALTalkHR discussion breaks down relevant topics that are impacting HR professionals, leaders, and businesses today to empower, encourage and enable their success.

In this coffee conversation, Kevyn Rustici, Bobby Spaziani, and Christopher Darone, SPHR talk about how to elevate and evolve your approach to serving your internal clients in order to build long-lasting strategic relationships within the business. 

When we are able to ask the right questions we can find those critical opportunities to build relationships that yield positive change for individuals and the business.

 

Topics discussed in this session:

- Be proactive when it comes to your own learning, growth, and development as an HR professional

- How to empower, enable, and encourage your internal clients and stakeholders to be people focused

-Breaking away from the traditional perceptions of HR and management/leadership

- Being intentional in your day-to-day in order to make the most of your time

- A thoughtful approach to listening using the 80/20 rule

- Practicing patience, and letting go of your ego and other distractions

134: After Hour HR Happy Hour - ”Performance, Compensation and Employee Experience Strategy”

The cost of human capital continues to increase and individuals continue to leave organizations we need to take bold new measures to achieve a new definition of business success in 2022-23 and beyond.

It is always a good time when the hosts of #HRevolution get together to just have conversations about the hot topics in HR as they relate to the overall performance of the business. 

This conversation includes Christopher Darone, Jona Wright, and Kevyn Rustici talking about all things performance, compensation, and the overall employee experience. 

We discuss the process of reinventing the performance management processes within the business to help articulate the actual need within the organization. If individuals need to know how they are helping with the overall performance of the organization, then it is our job to individualize the work needed to achieve optimal performance. 

 

Tune in for some free tips, tricks, insights, and advice!

 

 

133: ”Promoting and Selling Our Business and Selves in HR” with Olga Mendez

Join The #HRevolution as we welcome Olga Mendez, Corporate Director of Human Resources at American Packaging Corporation.

 

Olga Mendez sits down with Kevyn Rustici and Christopher Darone, SPHR to talk about her journey as an HR Executive and the lessons she's learned and shared with others along the way. 

Olga's secret weapon is her intentionality behind everything she does for the individual employees but also the business. This allows her to focus her time, energy, and efforts on what matters most ensuring she is always adding value. 

Olga Mendez provides real examples and relevant insights on how to provide tangible value and authentic leadership to all employees within her organization.

 

Other topics in our conversation include:

- The key to developing strong business relationships

- How to effectively "Manage Up" when working with your boss

- Learning how to get a great start when starting a new position

- Making the most of teachable moments

- Demonstrating leadership that can be both seen and heard

132: ”Creating a Thriving Environment Through Mission-Driven Work”with Grace Zuncic

Join the @#HRevolution as we welcome Grace Zuncic, Chief People Officer and Executive Leader.

Grace Zuncic joins Kevyn Rustici and Christopher Darone, SPHR to discuss how a strong organizational mission can increase motivation and productivity to drive astronomical change and results. 

Grace Zuncic shares her experiences and insights on how to lead in a transparent, authentic, and inquisitive manner to create value and build productive teams. Grace will be joining Cotopaxi as their Chief People and Impact Officer.

 

Other topics in our conversation include:

- Having and using your voice in the C-Suite

- Asking the right questions to take calculated risks

- Creating an inclusive workplace at all levels

- Why thriving is more impactful than engagement

131: ”Creating Breakthrough Teams to Drive Value” with Michael Ackerbauer

Join the @#HRevolution as we welcome Michael Ackerbauer, PhD, Organizational Consultant and Transformation leader at IBM.

 

Kevyn Rustici and Christopher Darone, SPHR are joined by Michael Ackerbauer, PhD to deconstruct what it is that makes high-performing teams so valuable to organizations.

Michael Ackerbauer, PhD shares his expertise and experience in embedding innovation, creativity, and agility into teams and organizations in order to create incredible results.

 

Other topics in our conversation include:

- Establishing a "Traceability of Value" throughout the organization

- Three lenses to drive Productivity and Performance

- Why conventional brainstorming methods don't work

- Creating a safe space to encourage Diversity of Thinking

130: If Not Me, Then Who... With Michelle Pedzich

Join the #HRevolution, as we welcome Michelle Pedzich, Senior Vice President, CHRO at Canandaigua National Bank & Trust.

Michelle joins Kevyn Rustici and Christopher Darone, SPHR to discuss her approach to finding balance, not just within her professional life but also in how she (and her organization) takes an active role in bettering the communities in which she lives and works.

Michelle Pedzich provides her experience in leading through the pandemic and ensuring that human capital is a strategic imperative in order to drive true business results.

 

Other topics in our conversation include:

- How to be resourceful and make the most of each situation

- Finding work/life balance that actually works in the real world

- The 3 characteristics of successful leaders

- Why retaining is just as important as recruiting