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EP 132: Pre-boarding: Creating a Team Before Day 1

Pre-boarding is what happens between when the offer is made and when the individual starts. We want to ensure that the applicant journey into the employee journey is something that they imagined and hoped for…that’s when Preboarding becomes impactful. We want to connect during this Preboarding process, that the individual feels ‘belong’ and brought in […]

EP 131: Creating Impactful Job Offers

An offer makes it impactful as we’re giving an individual the opportunity to add value to the organization. You’ll want to tie that offer back to what is important to them as an individual: their well-being and growth in their career. Making an offer can also be fun: it is giving an opportunity to someone […]

EP 130: The Great Renegotiation! with Mandolen Mull

We have been chatting so much about the hiring process, and how important it is to hire the right people for the role. We also have a great renegotiation taking place in regard to what people want when they come to work. Today I am once again joined by Dr. Mandolen Mull. Listen in as […]

EP 129: Seasons of Life with Shari Simpson

Do you feel like your organization suffers when you or your staff are going through a season of life? Ensuring your organization is supported during these seasons of life is crucial for developing a culture that is built on trust. I am joined today by the fantastic Shari Simpson, who is host of HR Mixtape […]

EP 128: Two-way process to determine a great fit!

Having a process and training our team on that process make it better for the applicant journey, employee journey, and you as the HR leader. If you have a system where the interviews are scheduled, and you can automate some of the follow up, do so. Yet, ensure you have the personal touch. If you meet […]

EP 127: You are It! Identifying Great Candidates

Do you feel like your organization is suffering from turnover? The reason why may surprise you! Identifying great candidates is easier said than done, yet it is one of the keyways to ensure a great team. Join me in today’s episode as we talk about what defines a great candidate and how a great hiring […]

EP 126: Successful Interview Preparation

What determines your success? Your preparation. Yet, this is oftentimes the most time consuming and is not seen. In bringing in the best people to fill your roles, that time spent before the interview will save time and money on the back end.   What You’ll Learn In Today’s Episode Interview Process setup. (2:12)  What is […]

Guest Podcast Feature – How to Create Fulfilling Work with Gut + Science

On this episode, Traci Scherck, Chief Talent Officer at Elevated Talent Consulting joins Nikki to discuss the importance of fulfilling work and the ripple effect it has on individuals and communities. Together, they break down the concept of “holding space” as a coaching skill and how it empowers individuals to problem-solve on their own. Tracy […]

EP 125: Expand the Circle with Matt Poepsel

How do we serve from inside of our organization? From ensuring that our staff are in the right place in the right role to our leaders leading in the right way. Today I am joined once again by Matt Poepsel on the show. He is the author of a brand-new book called Expand the Circle. Listen […]