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Meghan M. Biro

Like most people who gravitate toward HR, Meghan loves people. Early in her career, Meghan realized she was a rare people person who understood tech. As a high tech recruiter, Meghan worked with hundreds of companies, from early-stage startups to global brands like Microsoft, IBM and Google. Meghan founded TalentCulture in 2008 to lead a conversation about the future of work with her peers in HR and leadership. These days, she is consistently included in lists of top online influencers and writes about HR tech and talent management at Forbes.com, SHRM.org and a variety of other media outlets. Her career background spans recruiting, tech, marketing, branding and digital media. As an HR tech analyst, author and brand strategist, Meghan is sought after for her ideas about the future of work, is a regularly featured speaker at global business conferences, and serves on boards for leading HR and technology brands.
Picture of Meghan M. Biro

Meghan M. Biro

Like most people who gravitate toward HR, Meghan loves people. Early in her career, Meghan realized she was a rare people person who understood tech. As a high tech recruiter, Meghan worked with hundreds of companies, from early-stage startups to global brands like Microsoft, IBM and Google. Meghan founded TalentCulture in 2008 to lead a conversation about the future of work with her peers in HR and leadership. These days, she is consistently included in lists of top online influencers and writes about HR tech and talent management at Forbes.com, SHRM.org and a variety of other media outlets. Her career background spans recruiting, tech, marketing, branding and digital media. As an HR tech analyst, author and brand strategist, Meghan is sought after for her ideas about the future of work, is a regularly featured speaker at global business conferences, and serves on boards for leading HR and technology brands.
Immigration and visa

#WorkTrends Recap: Immigration and Visa Under the Trump Administration

Without a doubt, we are living in one of the most pivotal moments in history. Our current presidential administration is making lots of changes that could have repercussions for businesses all across the country. And we can speculate that many more changes will be occurring in the future. How exactly will all of these changes impact American and global workforces? On this week’s #WorkTrends show, host Meghan M. Biro was joined by immigration attorney Jon Velie. They discussed the current political landscape regarding immigration, current and new processing requirements and what changes that we may see in both visa processing and/or

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Visa and Immigration

#WorkTrends Preview: Immigration and Visa Under the Trump Administration

Without a doubt our current presidential administration is an interesting one. There are lots of changes taking place and as we speculate, many more will be occurring in the future. With all of these changes, the American and global workforce will be affected, but in what ways? Join Meghan M. Biro and her special guest, immigration attorney Jon Velie on Wednesday, March 22 at 1pm EDT to hear the latest information you need to know regarding immigration and visas. During this informative #WorkTrends event, Meghan and Jon will discuss the current political landscape regarding immigration, current & new processing requirements and

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Talent Strategy

#WorkTrends Recap: Talent Strategy Alignment

Talent acquisition is a key part of HR that needs to be aligned with overall business goals to achieve success. HR needs to be in the c-suite and have a seat at the table for talent acquisition to be a viable and well-supported aspect of an overall business strategy for all brands. On this week’s #WorkTrends show, host Meghan M. Biro was joined by principal of Black Box Consulting Andy Rice. They discussed the critical importance of why talent acquisition and business strategies, for any brand, must be aligned to create a productive culture that will support and sustain brands in

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HR tech

How Tech is Transforming Recruiting: 5 Tips to Leverage the Best New Tools [Webinar]

Odds are your HR department is no stranger to technology, but is your team leveraging the right tech when it comes to recruiting?  With so many companies competing for the best candidates, your business needs to keep its competitive edge in the recruiting process. Technology can take you there.  Want the specifics? Good news: Our friends at getTalent will be hosting a free webinar on March 28, 2017, from 1-2 PM CDT to explore the most effective ways to use technology in the recruiting process. In the meantime, here are five tips help you leverage the best new technological recruiting tools.

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Candidate experience

The State of Candidate Experience [Report]

Every year, Talent Board, the nonprofit organization dedicated to best practices in recruiting, compiles a research report on the candidate experience (CandE) in North America. This year, 240 companies and over 183,000 job seekers shared the good, the bad, and the ugly about their experiences on both sides of the recruitment process. Indeed, the 2016 Talent Board North American CandE Research Report revealed that CandE has a larger impact on business than talent acquisition alone. Candidates who have had a negative experience during the job search are more likely to switch consumer allegiances to a competitor. As you may imagine, they

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Talent Strategy

#WorkTrends Preview: Talent Strategy Alignment

Simply, effective talent acquisition relies on HR functions that align with the overall business strategy, which means that not only should HR have a seat at the table, but the talent acquisition function also needs to be a viable and well-supported aspect of an overall business strategy for all brands. Join us for #WorkTrends on Wednesday, March 15, 2017, at 1 pm ET. Andy Rice, Principal of Black Box Consulting and TalentCulture’s #WorkTrends host Meghan M. Biro, will discuss the critical importance of why talent acquisition and business strategies, for any brand, must align to create a productive culture that will

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Talent Management

Boomerang Employees: An Untapped Talent Source?

Former employees already know your business and can produce results from the get-go. Everything old is new again. Retro fashions have come back and are in style. Old rock bands are reuniting (again) for a tour. And companies are rehiring old employees. Yes, the phenomenon of boomerang employees is real and more common than ever. According to a recent survey, 76 percent of HR professionals said they are more willing to hire a boomerang employee now than in the past. Those hiring managers could be on to something. Can you imagine if Apple hadn’t welcomed Steve Jobs back after he left? Rehiring might

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lean hiring

#WorkTrends Recap: High Velocity Recruiting Is Lean Hiring

In today’s very competitive hiring environment, brands need to have a solid strategy for talent acquisition with forethought to the retention of desired talent. Speed and accuracy of culture fit are essentials parts of the strategy, but what happens when companies take too much time to assess their candidates? On this week’s #WorkTrends show, host Meghan M. Biro was joined by author Scott Wintrip. Scott is the president of Wintrip Consulting Group and the author of the  highly anticipated book High Velocity Hiring: How to Hire Top Talent in an Instant. They discussed discuss how companies can hire quickly and still

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Lean Hiring

#WorkTrends Preview: High Velocity Recruiting Is Lean Hiring

In today’s very competitive hiring environment, brands need to have a solid strategy for talent acquisition with forethought to the retention of desired talent. Speed and accuracy of culture fit are essentials parts of the strategy, but what happens when companies take too much time to assess their candidates? On Wednesday, March 8,  Scott Wintrip, author of the highly anticipated book High Velocity Hiring: How to Hire Top Talent in an Instant joins host Meghan M. Biro on #WorkTrends to discuss how companies can hire quickly and still maintain high standards for the acquisition of desirable talent. High Velocity Recruiting Is

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HR Marketing Strategy

Five Marketing Strategies HR Should Embrace

Are you struggling to attract top talent to your organization? Do you wish your current employees would do more to promote your brand’s message and help recruit new prospects? Are you doing an “OK” job but feel there are areas you could improve? Even if you can’t hire a marketer for your HR team, you can still adopt marketing strategies to amplify your brand and its message. The right marketing strategies can help you attract talent, boost employee morale and, in turn, encourage your current employees to become your biggest brand advocates. Here are five marketing strategies your HR department can

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work assessment

#WorkTrends Recap: Top 5 Reasons To Use Assessments Today

Workplace assessments can accurately measure total human potential, enhance overall productivity, reduce attrition, and reduce overall hiring costs significantly… yet not all companies are using them. On this week’s #WorkTrends show, host Meghan M. Biro was joined by special guests Kimberly Howell and Kelsey Stephens from PAN. They discussed the nuances and many benefits of the various assessment tools available to companies during recruitment Kimberly and Kelsey shared advice on implementation and proper use to improve the quality of hires, retention and to recognize promotability among their employee population. Here are a few key points that Kimberly and Kelsey shared: With

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protesting

Protesting and Your Job: What You Need to Know

In case you’ve been living under a rock for the past, oh, year and a half, you know the U.S. has just undergone one of, if not the most, contentious presidential elections in modern times. Whether you lean left, lean right, or find yourself sitting squarely in the middle of the political spectrum, we can all agree the social climate has been relatively charged before, during, and after the inauguration of our current president. And when I say “relatively charged,” I think I’m being generous. We all have our opinions, sometimes even ones of dissent—that, I believe, is part of a

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Communication

Communication: What You May Be Doing Wrong Without Even Realizing

As a professional, you certainly know the importance of effective communication. Being an effective communicator is not only about the message, it’s also about the mode of communication and the opportunities you provide for feedback. Your inability to get the point across thwarts your efforts at effective communication. You can’t just send out a company-wide email and assume everything is copacetic if no one replies. The truth may be that you were ineffective as a communicator, and people didn’t understand—or even pay attention—to your message. There are some things you might be doing to undermine your effectiveness as a communicator, and

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work assessment

#WorkTrends Preview: Top 5 Reasons to Use Assessments Today

Workplace assessments can accurately measure total human potential, enhance overall productivity, reduce attrition, and reduce overall hiring costs significantly… yet not all companies are using them. On Wednesday, March 1, 2017 from 1 – 2pm EST, #WorkTrends host Meghan M. Biro and her special guests Kimberly Howell and Kelsey Stephens from PAN are discussing the nuances and myriad benefits of the various assessment tools companies can implement and use to improve the quality of hires, retention and to recognize promotability among their employee population. Top 5 Reasons to Use Assessments Today Join Kelsey, Kimberly and me on our LIVE online podcast

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Jobs report

The January 2017 Jobs Report: What It Means for Recruiters

The Bureau of Labor Statistics just published its much anticipated January 2017 Jobs Report. While most news outlets focused on the highlights—227,000 new jobs were added in January, and unemployment in the United States is approaching its lowest rate in nine years—it’s important to look at the full report to get a better sense of how the job market looks in your industry. Doing so will give you a more nuanced sense of hiring, training, and compensation trends—and other best practices—on an industry-by-industry basis. Here are a few ways you can use the information in the report to your advantage: Be

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Brand culture

#WorkTrends Recap: Brand Culture at the Intersection of HR and Strategy

Imagine your consumer brand and employer brand as concentric circles. In the very center you’ll find an overlap of similar traits. So why do companies struggle to understand how the two are actually critical to both your consumers and employees and impact both on the same level. On this week’s #WorkTrends show, host Meghan M. Biro was joined by Larry Oakner and Rebecca Longman of Tenet Partners. They discussed the intricacies of company branding, human resources, and employee engagement. Larry and Rebecca shared what it takes to make your organization a magnet for keeping employees and attracting desired talent. Here are

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HR and Business intersect

#WorkTrends Preview: Brand Culture at the Intersection of HR and Strategy

Imagine your consumer brand and employer brand as concentric circles. In the very center you’ll find an overlap of similar traits. So why do companies struggle to understand how the two are actually critical to both your consumers and employees and impact both on the same level. On Wednesday, February 22, #WorkTrends host Meghan M. Biro is joined by Tenet Partners experts Larry Oakner and Rebecca Longman when they discuss the intricacies of how your company brand is positioned at the intersection of Human Resources and overall company strategy. Join them at 1pm EST to hear what it takes to make

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Gamification

Say Yes to Gamification

Gamification is proving to be an effective tactic to help motivate employees and increase engagement. A dedicated workforce can be your greatest asset and — whether it’s because of lower employee turnover or increased productivity. That’s why employers are often looking for innovative ways to improve their workplace culture, and some are even adding fun gaming elements to help stimulate their employees. Think about our culture in general—we wear fitness trackers to motivate ourselves to move more. Many of us jumped on the “Pokemon Go” Craze this past year. We love logging on and tracking all sorts of progress on a

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customer satisfaction

#WorkTrends Recap: Employee Engagement and Customer Satisfaction

It’s not a well-kept secret. There is a lot of information showing how customer satisfaction and employee engagement are closely tied together. Given your employees are the first line of contact for customers, how they interact with the buying public can have either a positive or negative impact your customers’ perceptions and ultimately your bottom line. This week, guest host Cyndy Trivella welcomed Mary Poppen and Sara Weiner of Glint to discuss how employee engagement really impacts customer satisfaction. Mary and Sara shared how technology helps managers and leaders improve employee engagement across the organization. They also touched on how a

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customer experience

#WorkTrends Preview: Employee Engagement and Customer Satisfaction

It’s not a well-kept secret. There is a lot of information showing how customer satisfaction and employee engagement are closely tied together. Given your employees are the first line of contact for customers, how they interact with the buying public can have either a positive or negative impact your customers’ perceptions and ultimately your bottom line. Join #WorkTrends host Meghan M. Biro and her guests Mary Poppen and Sara Weiner, from Glint, as they discuss the ever-important topic on Wednesday, February 15, 2017 at 1pm EST. Employee Engagement and Customer Satisfaction Join Mary, Sara, and me on our LIVE online podcast

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move beyond competition

#WorkTrends Recap: How To Move Beyond The Competition

We live in a very competitive world with more and more companies cropping up every day. So how do you differentiate your organization, your products and yourself from the competition? This is something every entrepreneur, leader, employee, as well as customer needs to understand. The companies and people who understand that being a solutions provider and problem solver will be what it takes to keep their competitive edge and endure for the long-term. This week host Meghan M. Biro was joined by Peter Sheahan, CEO and Founder of global consultancy Karrikins Group to discuss how businesses can get ahead of the

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competition

#WorkTrends Preview: How To Move Beyond The Competition

We live in a very competitive world with more and more companies cropping up every day. So how do you differentiate your organization, your products and yourself from the competition? This is something every entrepreneur, leader, employee, as well as customer needs to understand. The companies and people who understand that being a solutions provider and problem solver will be what it takes to keep their competitive edge and endure for the long-term. Meghan M. Biro and her guest Peter Sheahan, CEO and Founder of global consultancy Karrikins Group, delve into this topic on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at 1pm EST.

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diversity workplace

#WorkTrends Recap: Workplace Diversity is More Than Just a Business Imperative

There’s been a lot said about the need for workplace diversity in our world today. But it’s not a phrase to be tossed around. It goes deeper than what can be seen by internal and external stakeholders. It’s a business operative and more than that, a moral issue that cuts to the heart of why companies need to show their inclusive human side to everyone. This week host Meghan M. Biro was joined by Jhana CEO Rob Cahill and VP of Sales Suzanne Leung to discuss why diversity is so important. Rob and Suzanne shared the different ways they created a

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How to Create a Social Media Advocacy Program

How to Create a Social Media Advocacy Program

Employees can elevate and amplify your brand messaging to their own social networks and beyond. Word of mouth marketing is nothing new. But today’s technology gives brands ways to accomplish it more efficiently by marshaling their internal teams to act as social media advocates. According to recent reports, social media content shared by employees gets eight times more engagement than content shared through the brand’s own social channels and is shared 25 times more frequently. And leads through employee social networks convert seven times more often than any other leads. Whether you’re looking to raise brand awareness, increase sales, or attract new talent to your organization,

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#WorkTrends Preview: Workplace Diversity is More Than Just a Business Imperative

Workplace diversity is not just a phrase to be bandied about. It goes deeper than what can be seen by internal and external stakeholders. It’s a business operative and more than that, a moral issue that cuts to the heart of why companies need to show their inclusive human side to everyone. On Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at 1pm EST, host Meghan M.Biro sits down with Rob Cahill, CEO and Suzanne Leung, VP of Sales at Jhana to discuss the myriad benefits of a diverse culture and how they address diversity at Jhana. Workplace Diversity is More Than Just a Business

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