The 5 Languages of Appreciation at Work

With Thanksgiving soon approaching, today’s episode is designed to share the importance of appreciation. Traci Austin explores the power of gratitude and its impact on employee engagement, health, and the bottom line. This episode shares the Five Languages of Appreciation, including Words of Affirmation, Quality Time, Acts of Service, Gifts, and even Physical Touch (with […]

EP 97: Diversity Through Gratitude in the Workplace with Katie Wheelock

Did you know that, according to a recent Inc. magazine article, 79% of employees quit because they did not feel appreciated at work? Gratitude is definitely one of those things that we want to share with others, and in this episode we’re sitting down with Katie Wheelock, Program and HR Director at Community Action, to […]

EP 96: Gratitude Culture At Work with Traci Scherck

With November being the unofficial month of gratitude in the United States, we’re talking all about gratitude today! Not only are we diving into how we can show ourselves gratitude on a daily basis, but we’re also circling back to last month’s theme of culture and discussing how we as HR professionals can foster a […]

EP 86: The Importance of Constructive, Effective and Efficient Feedback with Harrison Kim

When looking at your organization, do your staff understand exactly what they need to do in order to move to the next position that may be on the horizon for them? Do they have a clear understanding of what is expected of them? It’s important for our staff to know what they are responsible for […]

EP 85: Supporting Employers and Employees through Financial Wellness with Surya Kolluri

Keeping our employers and employees happy and supported throughout their careers is essential to the success of our organizations. So, how can we support our staff and organizations through financial wellness? And what does financial wellness entail as it relates to the workplace? Surya Kolluri, Managing Director of Retirement Research & Insights for Bank of […]

Onboarding that Impacts Retention

  Onboarding that Impacts Retention By Traci Scherck, MPA, SPHR, SHRM-SCP Do you remember your first day on the job?  Was it super organized and aligned with who you are or was it well… not the best experience? There is nothing worse that starting a new job and when you arrive on the first day, […]

Increase Employee Retention With Strong Teams

  Increase Employee Retention With Strong Teams By Traci Scherck, MPA, SPHR, SHRM-SCP Accountability, trust, and fun. What do those words make you think of? If you said a dream team, you are right! A dream team is one that is cooperative, collaborative and committed to each other and the key outcomes. They meet every […]

Strategic Engagement! Influence employee longevity in your organization

    Strategic Engagement! Influence Employee Longevity in Your Organization By Traci Scherck , MPA, SPHR, SHRM-SCP Are you sick of the Great Resignation, great shuffle, or whatever you want to call the mass exodus of employees to new organizations? The old adage of what got us here will not get us there. How do […]

Inspiring Leaders

Inspiring Leaders By Traci Scherck, MPA, SPHR, SHRM-SCP What does it mean to inspire someone? The Oxford English Dictionary defines inspire as – to fill (someone) with the urge or ability to do or feel something, especially to do something creative. It can become overwhelming when you are trying to check off all of the boxes […]

EP 75: The Importance of Human Connection with Jonathan Reynolds

How do we inspire our individuals to perform in our organizations? A key factor that plays into this is how we design our teams and how we ensure the culture we create is human-centered, trusting, and stimulating for our staff. To help us discuss this topic more in depth is Jonathan Reynolds, CEO of Titus […]