Hosted by WRKdefined · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 29 episodes
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Unlock the world of work with 'Practitioners Corner'! Delve into practitioners' triumphs, setbacks, and late-night musings. Join us for a captivating exploration of professional journeys." Proudly brought to you by WRKdefined with hosts William Tincup and Ryan Leary.
WRKdefined hosts Practitioners Corner, a business show with 29 episodes published.
From pulling weapons at Six Flags to scaling a global HR org, this is what happens when you chase people, not titles. Most careers don’t break. They drift. Jessica Kozak didn’t drift. She pivoted fast, learned what she h
Global payroll isn’t just cutting checks—it’s a minefield of compliance, cultural nuances, and ever-changing regulations. Mariah Hantis, Senior Director of Global People Operations at Deel, unpacks her journey from aspir
Jill Larsen, Chief People Officer at Synopsys, shares her inspiring career journey from Division I athlete to HR leadership, emphasizing the power of mentorship, self-awareness, and building innovative talent strategies.
Neil Lenane walks us through a remarkable 37-year career, from managing claims to shaping HR strategy at Progressive Insurance. In his journey, he emphasizes influence, adaptability, and empathy as essential skills for c
Craig Lutz, Director of Learning and Development at Gannett, explores the future of learning and development, emphasizing the transformative power of digital tools and AI. He highlights the shift from traditional classro
Gabrielle’s career journey highlights the balance between confidence and humility as she oversees multiple HR functions at 1Password. From cultural insights and the power of coffee to navigating remote work security, Gab
Melissa Thompson, Head of Global TA at Ford Motor Company, shares her no-nonsense approach to improving the hiring process. From coaching hiring managers on interviewing to aligning decisions with business strategy, she
In this episode, we look at Southwest Airlines, talent acquisition, company culture, candidate experience, internships, career guidance, and employee engagement. Greg Muccio highlights the importance of a people-first st
Carina Cortez, Chief People Officer at Cornerstone On Demand, shares her HR career journey from an entry-level role at Visa to leading strategic initiatives at PayPal. Mentorship, continuous learning, and passion drive h
We talk with Rachel Dalboth from The Talent Labs. Rachel shares her 25-year journey in talent acquisition, discussing her experiences at Nokia, Unilever, and now leading TA excellence at The Talent Labs. In this episode,
We look Richa Gupta's career journey, exploring her humble beginnings and rise in HR. We discuss parenting, personal reflections, and HR leadership. We talk about the importance of treating employees uniquely, finding CE
We talk with Mandy Mekhail, Director of People and Chief of Staff at ClickUp about determination, family, and impact. Her story is inspiring (not cheesy) - a story that you can learn from. She opens up about her family,
In this episode we speak with Maggie Smith SVP, HR at Traliant on how she navigates company culture in the midst of multiple and ongoing acquisitions. We talk deeply about the challenges she has faced and the strategies
In this episode we speak with Jeri Hawthorne, SVP and CHRO at Aflac about the global HR challenges and strategies she is confronted with as she leads the worlds #1 provider of supplemental health insurance products. We l
"Corporate trust is low and employees are more focused on their own skill growth and career advancement" - This is what we dissect today in our conversation with @RealestRecruiter, Joel Lalgee. Nothing is off limits - we
In this episode we speak with Jean Bays, Head of People at Neat to explore the critical role of internships, effective communication, and global experience in attracting and retaining top talent. We look at fair treatmen
In this conversation, Tiffani Martinez from Otter PR discusses her career journey and her role as the Head of HR. We discuss overcrowded applicant pools, the lack of empathy, and what role emotional intelligence plays in
Tara Fournier, Chief People Officer tackles change management and employee retention, communication, access, and caring. We ask hard the hard questions to understand where HR should fall as it relates to support. Should
In this episode, we speak with industry veteran Amy Miller who shares her thoughts about what keeps her up at night. We get into it all - staffing vs. corporate, agency hustle vs. navigating corporate politics, being you
In this episode Katie Breault, Chief Delivery Officer at YUPRO shares her story of mentorship and her work as a skills-first placement firm connecting nonprofit workforce development training program graduates with corpo
Melissa Thompson
Global Head of Talent Acquisition · Northwest Michigan Community Action Agency
1 appearance on this show
Richa Gupta
Vice President of Care Transformation · Ambience Healthcare
1 appearance on this show
Maggie Smith
author of Enough: Stop Playing Small, Examine What You Tolerate, and Take Action · Traliant
1 appearance on this show
Joel Lalgee
recruitment expert and personal branding coach
1 appearance on this show
Amy Miller
District Director of Integrated Academic and Behavior Systems · Asphalt Pavement Alliance
1 appearance on this show
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Practitioners Corner is hosted by WRKdefined. The show is categorised under business (education) and has published 29 episodes.
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