Meghan M. Biro, Author at TalentCulture

5 Ways To Grow Employee Brand Advocates

This is a time of synergy: Viral is the new normal, everyone is a brand (whether they know it or not), and smart organizations are turning to employee advocacy. They’re leveraging the selling power of their most valuable spokespeople: employees. This vibrant interconnection between employers and employees is enabled by the new order of social media, among other forces. A global study of some 2,300 employees (ages 18–65) found that 50% of employees shared something on social media about their employer. In this prevailing social, mobile and transparency culture, we’re blessed with endless access to information and image, and just as endless opportunities to

#WorkTrends Recap: Benefits of Pets in the Workplace

We let the dogs…in on this week’s #WorkTrends as we took a look at the benefits of pet-friendly offices. According to researchers at the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Business, it was discovered that pets in the workplace actually create a buffer between stressful situations, boost employee morale and increase productivity. This speaks fathoms about the value they bring not only to our personal lives, but to our professional ones, as well. Host Meghan M. Biro was joined by Kurgo CEO Gordie Spater to discuss why allowing pets in the workplace is a good policy to have. Gordie discussed the many

Who Let the Dogs In? The Benefits of Allowing Pets in the Workplace

HR directors at many companies today won’t put you in the doghouse for bringing your pet to work—in fact, it’s encouraged. As far as nonfinancial employee perks go, you might even call it the cat’s meow. Why? When employees bring their pets to work, it enables a better work-life balance—something that’s a key selling point to attract top talent in today’s market. It’s also been shown that this low-cost benefit can improve work performance, boost employee happiness, and aid in the long-term retention of star employees. Let’s explore some of the benefits businesses have experienced when they made room for their

#WorkTrends Preview: Benefits of Pets in the Workplace

This week’s show is going to the dogs… specifically to dogs in the workplace. According to researchers at the Virginia Commonwealth University School of Business, it was discovered that pets in the workplace actually create a buffer between stressful situations, boost employee morale and increase productivity. This speaks fathoms about the value they bring not only to our personal lives, but to our professional ones, as well. Please join this week’s special guest Gordie Spater, CEO of Kurgo and host Meghan M. Biro on Wednesday, January 25 at 1pm EST as they uncover the benefits of a pet-friendly workplace. Benefits of

Five Powerful HR Resolutions to Implement in 2017

It’s the first month of a new year, and you know what that means—time to get moving on those resolutions and goals for the new year. Setting goals in the corporate world isn’t just an individual pursuit, however. It should involve your entire team. Get everyone together to solicit input on what you as a company or department want to achieve in 2017. Implementing yearly goals can be a daunting task, which is why it’s a good idea to set, and take action on, monthly and quarterly goals as well. This allows you to give your team more short-term feedback and

#WorkTrends Recap: The New Digital Workplace: Four Key Trends

As technology advances and changes our workplaces, many pundits speculate on the trends that we need to be mindful of. Companies are developing global footprints and with that employ people based in different countries with varying cultural nuances, the need for better digital tools and accessibility to remain connected continues to rise. This week on #WorkTrends, host Meghan M. Biro was joined by Igloo Software VP of Product Strategy Stephen Rahal to discuss the four key trends every company needs to know today to better prepare for the future workplace. Stephen shared about how companies can make the most of technology

Looking Ahead: Future-Proofing HR

The HR function of today is not the one of yesterday, and it certainly won’t be the one of tomorrow. So how do businesses make sure their HR departments are ready for upcoming challenges? One of the surest ways is to put resources toward future-proofing HR—implementing policies, procedures, and technology that will enable business to keep pace with further evolution. The 2016 Global Talent Trends Study from Mercer, the world’s largest HR consulting firm, underscores the need for businesses to redefine how they manage, develop, and incentivize talent to achieve growth. Future-proofing the HR function is key, and the study identifies five ways to

#WorkTrends Preview: The New Digital Workplace: Four Key Trends

Many pundits in the HR and tech space are speculating on trends we need to be mindful of. Many anticipate the workplace as we know it today will be a great predictor of what’s to come. As more and more companies develop a global footprint and with that employ people based in different countries with varying cultural nuances, the need for better digital tools and accessibility to remain connected continues to rise. Join this week’s special guest Igloo Software VP of Product Strategy, Stephen Rahal and host Meghan M. Biro as they discuss the four key trends every company needs to know

#WorkTrends Recap: Mentoring: Women Elevating Women

Success in business does not happen alone. Most successful people will tell you that mentorship has played a big part in their journey to the top. Mentorship, whether it occurs in or out of the workplace, has numerous personal benefits, especially for women. This week on #WorkTrends, we were joined by Valerie Martinelli, previously of the Center for Economic & Policy Development, Inc. She discussed the pros of mentorship and how women in the workplace can develop a support system for elevating the cause of women in the workplace. Valerie also shared the widespread benefits of mentoring programs and how these

AI and Chatbots: Getting Their Sensitivity Training

Earlier this year, Microsoft dipped a toe into the Artificial Intelligence space with an AI-powered chatbot that it set loose on Twitter. Designed to pass for a conversational teenager, responding to queries and mimicking casual, playful speech patterns familiar to Millennial and Gen Z users, it was supposed to be cool. Unfortunately, it wasn’t long before Tay, the Microsoft-labeled “AI fam from the internet that’s got zero chill” devolved into a racial slur spewing monster. Of course, the curious case of Tay was somewhat of a fluke, a science experiment gone rogue, hijacked by internet trolls bent on exploiting the software

Can Machine Learning Make HR Better?

Are you familiar with deep learning? Deep learning describes the ability for artificial intelligence (AI) algorithms to learn from our behavior using brain-like structures called neural networks, and it’s changing the field of human resources in significant ways. AI programs can predict outcomes based on past experiences fed into the program. Because AI can recognize patterns and analyze data at light speed, it can help HR directors make decisions with greater confidence. From finding and recruiting prospects to streamlining employee assessment processes, machine learning and AI can make it easier for HR executives to do their jobs better—and today’s technology is

#WorkTrends Preview: Mentoring: Women Elevating Women

Mentorship, whether it occurs in or out of the workplace, has numerous personal benefits, especially for women. Our guest, Valerie Martinelli, previously of the Center for Economic & Policy Development, Inc., will be discussing the pros of mentorship and how women in the workplace can develop a support system for elevating the cause of women in the workplace. Ms. Martinelli will also discuss the widespread benefits of mentoring programs and how these are important programs for employers to institute into their culture. She will discuss her experience and how utilizing mentorship, sponsorship, and coaching can help us learn to turn our

#WorkTrends Recap: 2017: The Year of Selling Yourself

This week on #WorkTrends we went beyond selling products and services and looked at how 2017 can be the year of selling yourself. We are all salespeople whether you realize it or not. Host Meghan M. Biro was joined by best-selling author and expert salesman Anthony Iannarino to discuss what people need to do to rise above the crowd at work and be a standout employee. Anthony shared tips and ideas that you will be able to use during 2017 and beyond. Here are a few key points he shared: Selling is not a bad word. It is all about relationship

Why Social Media Is Shaping The Future Of Work

Lists of social media disasters are like new versions of worst-dressed lists. And there’s no such thing as not being on social media. If you’re not actively pursuing your brand on social, someone else is, and probably not the way you want to be. And being the butt of a joke you never intended to make has staying power: things do not disappear on the Internet. The bottom line is that you’re a brand whether you have no control over it (bad) or you control it (good). This isn’t just about consumers, either: it’s about your workforce. Social media has helped erase the wall between

#WorkTrends Preview: 2017: The Year of Selling Yourself

We’re very excited to kick off our very first TalentCulture #WorkTrends of 2017! We have a very big show lined up that everyone will benefit from. The Year of Selling Yourself. This goes beyond selling products and services, on Wednesday, January 4, 2017, we’re going to be discussing how YOU can better sell yourself. This means focusing on what you need to do to rise above the crowd at work and be a standout employee. It also, means what each and everyone of us needs to do to find success and happiness in life. Please join host Meghan M. Biro and

Employer Brand vs. Consumer Brand: What’s the Difference?

Branding has been a buzzword for a while now—a hot one—but employer branding as a concept? That’s still relatively new. Many companies know they should be doing more of it to recruit talent and increase employee engagement—but they don’t have the budget or resources to follow through. Others might simply confuse it with consumer branding, which is understandable since there is some overlap. If employer branding is part of your 2017 planning, here are reasons it’s important and also different from consumer branding. And, here are some ways to you can make employer branding work for your company. The Case for

New Employee Benefits That Could Be Your Secret Weapon

Healthcare and 401(k)? Boring. Today’s employees crave benefits that are as innovative as they are. Providing the perks employees really want—in addition to the medical coverage they need, of course—can help you attract and retain top talent. Fortunately, employee benefits don’t have to be expensive to be appealing. Don’t feel pressure to build a Google-worthy game room or turn your headquarters into a jungle terrarium like Amazon. These five ideas for employee benefits will please your staff without the need to re-decorate your office digs. Loan Payback Assistance Millennials have an average of $41,286.60 in student debt, more than $10,000 higher

Slack for Recruiting? You Betcha!

Slack has created a name for itself as a tool for communication, collaboration, and file-sharing amongst team members in a business or organization. But did you know tech-savvy HR directors are jumping ahead of the curve to adopt Slack as a recruiting tool? Slack interfaces with a host of other messenger and collaboration apps—including Facebook, Twitter, GDrive and Gmail, and Asana—so you can reach out to people where they already are. It allows recruiters to connect with top talent across a variety of networks. Intrigued? You should be. Let’s start from the beginning—finding candidates via Slack—and then look at some of

5 Keys To Managing A Mobile Workforce

Despite worldwide turmoil, growth is still very much happening on the global front. Companies are expanding into new regions and deepening their presence in existing ones. The challenge is building a workforce rapidly and effectively. It’s never been that simple, but moving your talent where it’s needed the most adds far more complexity — and we’re in an era when competition for talent and skills is at its peak. Add that all up and you’ve got a renewed mandate to focus on mobility as part of your talent strategy. Whether overseas or intra-national, the companies that mandate that mobility is part of

#WorkTrends Recap: Gratitude and Giving Back

One tenant of a positive workplace culture is appreciation. Employees who receive recognition and appreciation are more likely to be engaged and work harder. A little kudos from a manager goes a long way. This week I discussed the importance of leaders showing gratitude and giving back to employees, partners and customers with special guest Elisabeth Vezzani, Co-founder of Sugarwish, a corporate gifting organization. Elisabeth shared why non-cash incentives work best for employee motivation and creating happiness throughout the office. Here are a few other key points Elisabeth shared: 80% of employees are motivated to work hard when employees feel appreciation

Top 3 Best And Worst Ways To Hire Talent

I’m sure many of you remember the dark days the recent past, when we found out that 70% of employees were not engaged at work. Other recent milestones include the foot out the door report that found that most millennials work with what some might label a certain generational ambivalence. Balancing us from the other side has been a rollicking uptick in new jobs since ‘08. Now that’s slowing down too: As of April 2016, only 160,000 new jobs had been created, as the Labor Department reported. While we may not set our hiring targets to statistics, they are revealing. It’s a tight market and it

No is Not a Bad Word

There’s a saying in business: “If you want to get something done, give it to a busy person.” But is that fair to the busy person? It makes sense that organizations would want to give crucial work assignments to their most talented and productive employees. They know these workers will come through, having already proven themselves to be highly competent multi-taskers and the ultimate team players. These employees are great at just about everything—with the possible exception of saying “no.” But, “no” is not necessarily a bad word. Is there a reason employees should be cultivating the fine art of saying

#WorkTrends Preview: Gratitude and Giving Back

On last week’s #WorkTrends, Meghan M. Biro and her special guest Kevin W. Grossman discussed the importance of companies showing respect and professionalism to job candidates. This week Meghan will be discussing the importance of companies showing gratitude and giving back to employees, partners and customers. She’s will be joined by her special guest Elisabeth Vezzani, Co-founder of Sugarwish, a corporate gifting organization. Join Meghan and Elisabeth on Wednesday, December 21 at 1pm EST for a fun and lively discussion around this timely topic. Gratitude and Giving Back Join Elisabeth and me on our LIVE online podcast Wednesday, Dec 21 —

Technology Revolutionizing Workplace Wellness

Wellness in the workplace is a huge and growing trend these days. Makes sense, right? A healthier employee is a happier employee—and also a more productive one. That’s why employers are introducing wellness programs in droves, and at the same time turning to technology as a tool to monitor, promote, and reward their employees’ fitness achievements. Currently, 70 percent of U.S. employers offer a wellness program, an increase from 58 percent in 2008. It’s no secret that investing in employee wellness is worthwhile in the long run. Not only do wellness programs help employers to lower healthcare costs and reduce sick

#WorkTrends Recap: The Candidate Experience

The employee engagement experience. The candidate experience. Both very valid and important topics to be considered in today’s business world. Gone are the days of companies ignoring their employer brand, reputation as an employer of choice and with that conducting interviews and onboarding new employees in a haphazard fashion. With the jobs market leaning more towards the job seeker, now is the time for companies to invest in their reputation management and discover where additional attention is needed. This week, Meghan M Biro was joined by her former co-host Kevin W. Grossman to discuss the importance of why all companies should

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Meghan M. Biro

Meghan M. Biro

5 Ways To Grow Employee Brand Advocates

#WorkTrends Recap: Benefits of Pets in the Workplace

Who Let the Dogs In? The Benefits of Allowing Pets in the Workplace

#WorkTrends Preview: Benefits of Pets in the Workplace

Five Powerful HR Resolutions to Implement in 2017

#WorkTrends Recap: The New Digital Workplace: Four Key Trends

Looking Ahead: Future-Proofing HR

#WorkTrends Preview: The New Digital Workplace: Four Key Trends

#WorkTrends Recap: Mentoring: Women Elevating Women

AI and Chatbots: Getting Their Sensitivity Training

Can Machine Learning Make HR Better?

#WorkTrends Preview: Mentoring: Women Elevating Women

#WorkTrends Recap: 2017: The Year of Selling Yourself

#WorkTrends Preview: 2017: The Year of Selling Yourself

Employer Brand vs. Consumer Brand: What’s the Difference?

New Employee Benefits That Could Be Your Secret Weapon

Slack for Recruiting? You Betcha!

5 Keys To Managing A Mobile Workforce

#WorkTrends Recap: Gratitude and Giving Back

Top 3 Best And Worst Ways To Hire Talent

No is Not a Bad Word

#WorkTrends Preview: Gratitude and Giving Back

#WorkTrends Recap: The Candidate Experience

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