Gravitas has become the newest “it” factor in separating oneself from the pack. People with gravitas stand up, stand out and simply STAND when others may crumble or hide. 

As you take stock of your professional brand, ask yourself, “do people take me seriously or do I sabotage myself?” Do you need to bump-up your “cred” in order to move things forward in your professional life? 

On Wednesday, May 31 at 1pm ET #WorkTrends host Meghan M. Biro and special guest Deborah Thomas will be discussing what distinguishes someone with gravitas from someone who lacks it.

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.

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 barriers to adoption and the value of recognition programs.

Whether you’re an employer or an employee, young or aging, health care is a big deal. It’s ever-changing and businesses are fighting to keep up with the evolving regulatory landscape and an increased desire from prospective employees to offer some level of health insurance. 

On Wednesday, May 24, 2017 at 1pm ET, #WorkTrends host Meghan M. Biro and her guests Cristy Rewenko, AVP Wex and Craig Silverstein, Product Manager, Paychex will be discussing how their respective companies forged a successful partnership to deliver unprecedented service to their clients, while enjoying the benefits of their mutual partnership.

Culture is not just an HR "thing", it is a business thing. Culture is the collective mindset and attitude of your staff​,​ ​so ​it impacts​ customer service, retention, and profits. Brands can impact the collective attitude or culture by improving the employee experience​,​ which is based around key considerations such as Values, Selection, Orientation, Recognition, Communication​,​ and Leadership.

This week on #WorkTrends host Meghan M. Biro was joined by special guest Shane Green. They discussed culture, customer experience and the impact both have on the employee experience.

Here are a few key points Shane shared:
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<li>The way your employees act defines your brand online</li>
<li>A leader must spend time to build culture where people feel a connection by showing care</li>
<li>The greatest enemy to tomorrow’s success is your past success</li>
<li>Great tip: Looking at behavioral skills rather than experience when hiring</li>
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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 occuring 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 #WorkTrendsevent, Meghan and Jon will discuss the current political landscape regarding immigration, current & new processing requirements and what changes that we may see in both visa processing and/or compliance. 

Simply, effective talent acquisition relies on HR functions that are aligned to the overall business strategy. This means that not only should HR have a seat at the table, the talent acquisition function needs to be a viable and well-supported aspect of an overall business strategy for all brands.  On Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at 1pm ET, Andy Rice, Principal of Black Box Consulting and TalentCulture's #WorkTrends host Meghan M. Biro are discussing 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 the present and for the future.  Please join us for what will be a lively conversation.

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, 2017 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.   

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.

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 Partner 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 your organization an attraction magnet for keeping employees and attracting desired talent.

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. 

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. Join them and the discussion as they take a deep-dive into the heart and soul of modern business.

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.

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.

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, Stephen Rahal, Igloo Software, VP of Product Strategy and host Meghan M. Biro as they discuss the four key trends every company needs to know today to better prepare for the future workplace. 

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 weaknesses into strengths and how owning our careers is critical to success. Join guest Valerie Martinelli and host Meghan M. Biro on Wednesday, January 11, 20176 at 1pm EST when they discuss this important and timely topic. 

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 her special guest sales guru and best-selling author, Anthony Innarino on Wednesday, January 4 at 1pm EST, as he shares tips and ideas that you will be able to use during 2017 and beyond.