Meghan M. Biro, Author at TalentCulture

Leaders, Identify with Your Followers

William Shakespeare wrote, “Some are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them.” That’s leadership in a nutshell. But it’s also more than just a motivational quote hung up on the wall of an office. And it’s not about your title or salary, either. It’s influence that makes a leader, not power. TalentSmart president Dr. Travis Bradberry explains it well: “Leadership is the art of persuasion—the act of motivating people to do more than they ever thought possible in pursuit of a greater good.” This means that anyone, at any level of a company or organization, can

#WorkTrends Recap: The Value of Employee Referral Programs

Finding quality candidates is tough, and the consequence for finding bad candidates is even steeper. A bad hire can lower productivity, reduce performance, and weaken team morale. Overall it adds up to a very costly mistake from more than just a monetary standpoint. As one of the only business segments not directly contributing to the profitability of a company, HR has a large need to save money wherever they can. The average cost of a new employee in 2016 was roughly $58,000. To put that in perspective, for small business owners, the average cost of a bad employee was $8,000. One

Transparency 4.0- Why AI in the Workplace Will Force Us to Tell the Truth

Are we ready for AI and robotics in the workplace? First, we need to be more aware of its presence and power in general, and then we probably need a major adjustment in our natural survival instinct to shade the truth when it suits us. We may be heading into the Workplace 4.0, but we’re still thinking in terms of us and that. But that has a binary relationship to facts: either it happened or it didn’t. It’s one aspect of the transformation we need to prepare ourselves for a lot more; we’re going to have to tell the truth. I was considering this as I

#WorkTrends Preview: The Value of Employee Referral Programs

As one of the only business segments not directly contributing to the profitability of a company, HR has a large need to save money wherever they can. The average cost of a new employee in 2016 was roughly $58,000. To put that in perspective, for small business owners, the average cost of a bad employee was $8,000. Finding quality candidates is tough, but the consequence for finding bad candidates is disastrous. A bad hire can lower productivity, reduce performance, and weaken team morale. Overall, it adds up to a very costly mistake from more than just a monetary standpoint. One of

Google’s Jump in the ATS Market—What Does It Mean for Recruiting?

The HR world has its collective eyes riveted on Google as the Internet giant moves closer to launching a new recruiting platform called Google Hire. This much-anticipated entry in the HR technology space is expected to include a job board and an applicant tracking system (ATS), among other HR recruiting features. So far, not much is known about the launch of Google Hire. Google itself has not provided many details, other than a splash page that essentially shows that a new recruiting tool is on its way with an invitation to “stay in the loop” by signing up for the Google

#WorkTrends Recap: The 2017 Paychex Pulse of HR Survey

The traditional HR role has evolved over the past 10 years. HR professionals have moved from a conventional administrative role to being a more strategic business partner within the organization. Companies are putting more emphasis on employee well-being and employee engagement. HR still encompasses the traditional recruiting and hiring role, but there’s so much more to the HR department these days. Because of all these changes, it’s important that we keep up with the industry as a whole, which is why pulse surveys are so valuable. This week, #WorkTrends host Meghan M. Biro welcomed Cory Mau, Director of Corporate Strategy and

How to Ditch the Inter-Office Email and Communicate Better

If you are still using email or the speakerphone at work to communicate with your coworkers or employees, it’s time to change. In fact, if you’re not taking advantage of the multitude of technology tools and platforms designed to improve workplace communication and collaboration in real-time, neither you nor your employees are working as efficiently and smartly as you could. Need reasons to consider an upgrade? Read on. Email Needs to be Ditched Waiting (and waiting) for an email response.If you have a project that is time sensitive, waiting on email responses doesn’t serve your company well. Whether it’s feedback or

#WorkTrends Preview: The 2017 Paychex Pulse of HR Survey

The role of the HR professional has changed over the past few years and continues to evolve. With the use of technology to monitor and analyze the state of company culture, brands have been better enabled to gauge the state of employee well-being and employee engagement. Today’s HR leaders feel they’ve evolved from serving a traditional administrative role to being a more strategic partner within the organization. HR technology has helped them secure that seat at the table. On Wednesday, August 2, 2017, at 1 pm ET, #WorkTrends host Meghan M. Biro and her special guests, Cory Mau, Director of Corporate

Joint Challenges: HR and Legalized Marijuana

Legalized marijuana may soon become a nationwide reality—possibly within the next year. Even if it doesn’t, more states could join Alaska, California, Colorado, Maine, Massachusetts, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, and Washington, D.C. in legalizing recreational marijuana. So in anticipation, let’s explore what the legalization of marijuana could mean for employers, and specifically, for HR departments. There’s a lot to consider. HR directors will need to examine company substance use policies, potentially reconsidering your company’s stance on drug testing to adapt to new laws. But, not to worry, the legislation won’t turn your office into a smoke-filled music festival; alcohol has been legal

#WorkTrends Recap: The Testimonial Economy

We used to be swayed by traditional advertising and clever campaigns, but in the social age that has all changed. If you talk about yourself or your company too much, you are labeled a self-promoter or a spammer. It’s time to let other people do the talking for you. Think about the last time you bought something online. Did you read reviews? Did you research products until you found enough five star reviews that you were satisfied with your selection? This is how customers behave today. Building “relationships” is no longer enough. Today we are living in the ‘Testimonial Economy,’ where

How Machine Learning is Changing Recruiting

Companies approach recruiting in different ways. Facebook’s method, for example, involves acquisitions for human capital and a six-week onboarding boot camp. Of course, that’s not the norm: On average, a recent study found it takes 42 days—and a cost-per-hire of $4,129—to fill an open position. That adds up, especially since Bloomberg recently reported that approximately 10,000 members of the baby boomer generation reach retirement age every day. With numbers like that, it’s no wonder efficiency-boosting advancements in machine learning are beginning to challenge the HR status quo. Let’s explore how machine learning is changing recruiting. How Businesses Use Algorithmic Assessments Spotify. Waze. Netflix. Amazon. These are just a handful

#WorkTrends Preview: The Testimonial Economy

We used to be swayed by traditional advertising and clever campaigns, but in the social age that has all changed. If you talk about yourself or your company too much you are labeled a self-promoter or a spammer. It’s time to let other people do the talking for you. The last time you bought something online, did you read the reviews? Did you research the product until you found enough five star reviews to make the purchase? This is how customers behave now and building relationships with your target market is no longer enough. In the ‘Testimonial Economy,’ a company has

#WorkTrends Recap: Leverage a Digital Workplace for Better Engagement

The mobile and digital revolution has changed the traditional workplace as we know it. The companies that have embraced this change in the digital environment have seen improved productivity, more innovation from their employees, and a cultural alignment in the workplace. The digital workplace helps solve challenges related to communication, collaboration, and employee engagement. But there are still some organizations who are hesitant to implement digital solutions with a guaranteed ROI on employee engagement. It’s time for those organizations to get over the fear. This week on #WorkTrends, guest host Cyndy Trivella welcomed Mike Hicks, a recognized leader in the global

Want Great Culture? Create an Inclusive, Diverse Workplace

A company’s success relies, at least in part, on knowing how to create a great corporate culture. A positive culture keeps employees engaged, helps attract top talent, and ensures high-quality employees stick around. HR executives often talk about hiring for culture fit to maintain and promote a workplace culture that works for the organization. The counterpoint to this is it may lead to a homogenous workplace, which could hinder innovation. Instead, HR executives can—and should—work to build a great culture that emphasizes inclusion and diversity. Advantages of an Inclusive Workplace A diverse, inclusive workplace encourages innovation by bringing together people with

#WorkTrends Preview: Leverage a Digital Workplace for Better Engagement

The traditional workplace as we know it has changed. Everything is more global, more mobile and more digital. The smart companies that have embraced change in this digital environment have improved productivity, innovation and cultural alignment. The digital workplace also helps solve core challenges related to communication, collaboration and employee engagement. Unfortunately, there are brands that have not adopted the use of technology and with that may have a culture lacking engagement, close collaboration and high levels of productivity. On Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at 1pm ET, #WorkTrends host Meghan M. Biro and her special guest Mike Hicks, a recognized leader in

Four Ways Tech Can Unleash the Power of Your Workforce

We often use the word Power to describe an innovation. Part of its power lies in its novelty — so when the newness fades so does our focus on something’s power. We’ve been focusing on tech for a good reason: Work’s transformation to digital is the essence of powerful. But our work depends on people: their ability to solve problems and innovate, to create, and to think about new tools we haven’t even heard of yet. A Harvard study found that human brains only stay focused on the present for about 53 percent of the time. So, let’s flip the script in the world

#WorkTrends Recap: Benefits of Measuring Your Candidate Experience

The truth is simple: your candidate experience can make or break your hiring process and potentially impact your business. According to the latest Global Talent Board research, 41% of candidates will take their allegiance, product purchases and brand relationships elsewhere because of it. This directly impacts an organization’s bottom line and reputation. In other words, a good candidate experience is smart marketing for an organization. A negative candidate experience is like a black eye and may cause the right candidate to turn down the job. Because if management doesn’t care about the recruiting process, what else is falling through the cracks?

Business Success and the Role Employee Engagement Plays

When it comes to business profitability and growth, business leaders are focusing on employee engagement like never before. Why? Employee engagement affects many things, not the least of which is employee retention, productivity, customer satisfaction, and more. But tracking, monitoring, and measuring employee engagement, that’s where it can get creepy. Big companies like Deloitte and IBM are developing software that allows the tracking of sentiment in employee communications. So, not only can an employer access and read emails (nothing new in the business world), they can analyze the sentiment in those emails, Slack messages, and likely other internal collaboration platforms, and

Benefits of Measuring Your Candidate Experience – #WorkTrends Preview

Hiring is a fact of business for companies, whether it be a consistent part of their process or an occasional effort. The one thing for certain is that all industries want star candidates to fill vacant positions. However, a disconnect can occur when companies don’t create a great experience for many candidates. Exactly what is the business impact of a poor candidate experience? According to the latest Global Talent Board research, 41% of your candidates will take their allegiance, product purchases and brand relationships elsewhere because of it. This is big and directly impacts an organization’s bottom line and reputation. A

Social Media 2017: Are the Rules Changing?

Social media rules change fast—there’s no doubt about that. As platforms evolve, technology improves, and all industries embrace the possibilities, there’s no ignoring the fact that today’s working professionals must learn to leverage social media best practices. Between the many examples of social media fails on the corporate side, and the fact that customers and clients now use social to engage with companies 24/7, organizations that succeed in 2017 will surely need to know how to navigate social media. Of course, when you consider some of the key issues involved in a company’s social media usage—privacy concerns, brand reputation, and corporate transparency—it’s

It’s All About the Tech: Employee Advocacy Tools

Employee advocacy programs are like untapped marketing gold that can help build brand awareness and even drive revenue to your company. To ramp one up successfully, consider using one of the many tools that can put your employees to work for your brand, and measure the success of their efforts. First, though, are you familiar with employee advocacy programs? Employee advocacy programs help humanize business by putting employees front and center to act as ambassadors for the solutions you offer, as well as to highlight—and boast about—your company’s culture. And why should you consider using an employee advocacy program? Because it makes sense: It can

Where Are the Best-Hidden Talent Pools?

Looking to hire top talent for your company? You could simply rely on posting opportunities to a job board, but then you’ll have to wade through piles of resumes to get to the qualified candidates. Traditional hiring methods are useful to a certain extent, but if you’re looking to stay ahead of the curve in your industry, there’s a better, more purposeful way to search by tapping into hidden talent pools. Think about it: If candidates are encouraged to network beyond their resume and cover letter, shouldn’t employers do the same? Just as marketers study demographics to better reach their target

#WorkTrends Recap: The Value of Employee Recognition

Smart companies and leaders are figuring out that rewards and recognition programs have a lasting impact on employees. From a small thank you to quick feedback on a job well done, recognition can improve employee engagement and productivity, as well as help retain top talent. All of which can improve the bottom line. And yet, not every company has figured out how to incorporate rewards and recognition into their work culture. This week on #WorkTrends, host Meghan M. Biro welcomed Salvador Barros, CEO of Tap My Back, and Jason Lauritsen, Keynote Speaker and Best-Selling Author, to the podcast to discuss the

Curious Why Your Millennial Employees Aren’t on Board with Social Sharing? It’s Not Them—It’s You.

If you could be a fly on the wall for the water cooler chatter of your Millennial employees (or get a peek at their digital conversations), what do you think you’d learn? If you’re still sending emails requesting they share corporate content from legacy systems like intranets and internal networks but are getting little response, it’s likely something like this: *Crickets* *More crickets* That’s right. They’re probably not doing it, let alone talking about it. Frustrating? Certainly. But there could be a reason. Millennials—and, frankly, most employees in this digital, mobile age—expect their corporate communications experiences to be similar to their

Exploring the Human Side of Tech Adoption

There’s little doubt we live in an increasingly tech-savvy society. But not everyone in the workplace is an early adopter of the latest apps and software. In fact, when Pew Research Center categorized individuals into a tech adoption spectrum, 52 percent considered themselves “relatively hesitant,” with 14 percent of those declaring themselves “unprepared.” With this in mind, how do you encourage tech adoption in your organization? Is it best to try to change an employee’s habits? Or to set Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) policies that permit people to adopt tech in the workforce—or not—at their own pace? If you decide

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Meghan M. Biro

Meghan M. Biro

Leaders, Identify with Your Followers

#WorkTrends Recap: The Value of Employee Referral Programs

Transparency 4.0- Why AI in the Workplace Will Force Us to Tell the Truth

#WorkTrends Preview: The Value of Employee Referral Programs

Google’s Jump in the ATS Market—What Does It Mean for Recruiting?

#WorkTrends Recap: The 2017 Paychex Pulse of HR Survey

How to Ditch the Inter-Office Email and Communicate Better

#WorkTrends Preview: The 2017 Paychex Pulse of HR Survey

Joint Challenges: HR and Legalized Marijuana

How Machine Learning is Changing Recruiting

#WorkTrends Recap: Leverage a Digital Workplace for Better Engagement

Want Great Culture? Create an Inclusive, Diverse Workplace

#WorkTrends Preview: Leverage a Digital Workplace for Better Engagement

Four Ways Tech Can Unleash the Power of Your Workforce

#WorkTrends Recap: Benefits of Measuring Your Candidate Experience

Business Success and the Role Employee Engagement Plays

Benefits of Measuring Your Candidate Experience – #WorkTrends Preview

It’s All About the Tech: Employee Advocacy Tools

Where Are the Best-Hidden Talent Pools?

#WorkTrends Recap: The Value of Employee Recognition

Curious Why Your Millennial Employees Aren’t on Board with Social Sharing? It’s Not Them—It’s You.

Exploring the Human Side of Tech Adoption

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