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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.
Manufacturing hires

How Assessments Create Successful Manufacturing Hires

Want to make the right manufacturing hires? A 2016 MRI survey on recruiting found that 80 percent of all hires are mistakes that cost companies time and money. In manufacturing, according to research by Deloitte and the Manufacturing Institute, nearly 3.5 million jobs may be needed over the next ten years. Some 2 million are expected to go unfilled due to the skills gap, however. This serious issue requires a serious shift in perspective: Discovering the right fit needs to be about more than skills. A pre-employment test can accurately evaluate aptitude and personality to assess a candidate’s real potential. The

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Millennial

#WorkTrends Preview: How to Attract and Retain Millennial

As more baby boomers retire, the workforce is opening wider to accept the next generation of leadership… the millennials.  It’s predicted that millennials will be three quarters of the workforce by 2025. There’s a lot of talk about what it takes to attract, fascinate, engage and retain this often times misunderstood generation of workers. Join guest Alice Liang, head of product at DreamHire, and #WorkTrends host Meghan M. Biro on Wednesday, April 5 at 1pm ET as they discuss and uncover what employers must provide their employees to most effectively attract and retain this generation of talent. How to Attract and

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Productivity Killer

Secret Productivity Killer: Too Many Rules in the Workplace

What would the world be like without rules and regulations? We’d experience chaos on the roadways, anarchy in our schools, a criminal justice system run amok. In short, we’d stop functioning as a society. In the workplace, management puts rules in place to keep the organization running efficiently. These rules may concern such issues as work hours, attire, personal computer usage, lunch breaks, employee behavior, and organizational processes and procedures. Rules help ensure work is completed correctly and diligently while providing guidelines for equitable treatment of employees. But if a company imposes too many rules, employees often feel stifled—and even undervalued.

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employee turnover on WorkTrends

#WorkTrends Recap: Top 5 Predictors of Employee Turnover

Without a doubt, employee turnover is costly mistake and one that most companies can avoid with minimal effort, yet so many brands fail in this area. This week on the #WorkTrends show, host Meghan M. Biro and her special guest Dan Harris, of Quantum Workplace discussed the intricacies of employee turnover and its long-lasting implications on the employment value proposition. Dan talked about the difference between dysfunctional and functional employee turnover and how each impacts the organization. It was a lively conversation. Here are a few other key points that Dan shared with the community: Not all employee turnover is bad

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Job postings

Making Your Job Postings Count

In the battle for talent, your prospective hires are sifting through dozens of generic job postings that all sound the same. But there’s no getting past it—the job descriptions that highlight information vital to today’s job seekers, are the ones that attract the top talent. Today’s candidates are eager to learn if a prospective company has values that align with their own and if they have the skill set to fill a particular role. So, slapping up a bland job posting is worth about as much as hanging a “Help Wanted” sign – it merely indicates that you are hiring, but

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employee turnover on WorkTrends

#WorkTrends Preview: Top 5 Predictors of Employee Turnover

During this week’s TalentCulture’s #WorkTrends event, we’re going to be discussing an important topic and one that we touch upon often given its impact on brands, culture, the workplace and workforce. Employee turnover is costly and one that most companies can avoid with minimal effort, yet so many brands fail in this area. Join host Meghan M. Biro and her special guest Dan Harris, Ph.D of Quantum Workplace on Wednesday, March 29 at 1pm ET as they discuss the intricacies of employee turnover and its long-lasting implications on the employment value proposition. Top 5 Predictors of Employee Turnover Join Dan and

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HR Technology

The Time for Data-Driven HR Is Now

For decades, HR has lived by the adage, “Go with your gut”—trusting our instincts when it came to hiring decisions, recruiting, selecting perks and benefits, and even completing employee assessments. But today’s technology brings us something far more reliable on which to base the future of your company and the management of its most valuable resource: Big data. Data-driven HR is here, and the time to adopt it is now. Public companies that use data-driven HR methods, or “people analytics,” show 30 percent higher stock market returns than the Standard & Poor 500 index. Additionally, HR teams who use data-driven methods are four times more

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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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