In today’s FRESH Takes On The Future Of Work, host Jess Podgajny is joined by Ginni Lisk to discuss creating a more empathetic workplace. Ginni is the VP of People Strategy at Screencloud. Passionate about helping corporate culture through effective internal communications, Ginni seeks to productize People Experience, known as PX. To Ginni, the future of work lies in leading with a more compassionate, individualized approach. She wants employers to recognize that it’s a positive for workers to b...
Oct 19, 2022•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast In today’s FRESH Takes On The Future Of Work, host Jess Podgajny discusses her fresh perspective on hybrid schedules. There has been much discussion on implementing remote work for the past two years. With some employers still wondering about the productivity of this trend, Jess shares what makes the hybrid model successful. It’s worth noting that companies that allow some form of remote work have seen their employee turnover decrease by 12 percent. By giving employees more flexibility and choic...
Oct 12, 2022•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast On today’s episode of FRESH Takes On The Future Of Work, host Jess Podgajny mixes it up by discussing the power of representation through pop culture. As a reminder, Jess is the Co-Founder and CEO of Lluna, a team operating system for the modern employer. Reflecting on the world today, Jess shares how media impacts us individually and our society as a whole. Whether watching television, film, the news, or social media, it’s always affirming to see people like yourself having influence. Historica...
Sep 21, 2022•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast On today’s episode of FRESH Takes On The Future Of Work, host Jess Podgajny is joined by Steve Van Valin. Steve is the Founder and CEO of Culturology and the author of the forthcoming book, The Search for Meaning at Work . Today, Jess and Steve discuss the not-quite-quiet phenomenon of “quiet quitting,” burnout, and the current desire for work-life balance. Steve defines “quiet quitting” as performing at the minimum level to not be fired and is an action that has gained increased social acceptan...
Sep 07, 2022•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast On today’s episode of FRESH Takes On The Future Of Work, host Jess Podgajny is joined by Jessi Sheridan. Jessi is the Chief Operating Officer at Delta Phi Epsilon International and is passionate about organizational development and leadership. Today, Jess and Jessi discuss creating a sense of belonging in the workplace and the significance of flexibility. To Jessi, the future of work lies in human-centric restructuring, which the pandemic expeditated. By creating a safe space for employees where...
Aug 31, 2022•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast On today’s episode of FRESH Takes On The Future Of Work, host Jess Podgajny is joined by Karen Mangia. Karen is a Salesforce Executive, Best-selling Author, and Tedx Speaker who uses creativity and curiosity to empower teams and individuals to sustain success. Today, Jess and Karen discuss the power of storytelling and how it is used to address the needs of their customers and move people from intention to impact. To Karen, the future of work is built on a foundation of shared values. When ...
Aug 17, 2022•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast On today's episode of FRESH Takes On The Future Of Work, host Jess Podgajny is joined by Dan Parsons. Dan is the Co-founder and Chief Platform Officer at Thoughtful, which reimagines business automation by deploying automated digital workers. Today, Jess and Dan discuss hiring digital and improving the human condition at work. Dan's mission is to free up workers from mundane tasks, so they are freer to take on more innovative and meaningful projects. He believes the future of work lies in evalua...
Aug 10, 2022•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast On today’s episode of FRESH Takes On The Future Of Work, host Jess Podgajny is joined by James Hancock. Together, Jess and James share their thoughts on a human-centric approach to work. James is the Co-founder and President of MWAH. (Making Work Absolutely Human), home of the cultural dashboard where the art of people and culture collide. To James, the future of work is “simply what’s next.” He believes there needs to be more focus on sustainability in the workplace and how it leads to growth. ...
Aug 03, 2022•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast On today’s episode of FRESH Takes On The Future Of Work, host Jess Podgajny is joined by Tobin (Toby) Trevarthen. Toby is the CEO and Founder of Spatial Shift, a strategic narrative design consultancy, and CEO and Founder of The Narrative Playbook, a narrative design lab. Together, Jess and Toby discuss the significance of narrative and the desire for freedom in the workplace. To Toby, the future of work is defined as an “evolutionary state of existence in a connective world.” He recognizes that...
Jul 27, 2022•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast On today’s episode of FRESH Takes On The Future Of Work, host Jess Podgajny is joined by Ethan Berg. Ethan is the CEO and Co-Founder of Agora World, a social experience platform where creators can build their own immersive experiences. Together, Jess and Ethan share their thoughts on furthering humanity in the workplace and life in the metaverse. To Ethan, the future of work lies in passion, flexibility, and a more human-centric approach. Valuing the human experience, Ethan created Agora World t...
Jul 13, 2022•27 min•Transcript available on Metacast On today’s episode of FRESH Takes On The Future Of Work, host Jess Podgajny is joined by Rishad Tobaccowala, an author, speaker, teacher, and advisor with four decades of experience in helping people and organizations reinvent themselves to retain relevance in changing times. Together, Jess and Rishad discuss how reimagining flexibility and freedom in the workplace can improve the future of work. As a business advisor and the author of a bestselling book on organizational transformation, Rishad ...
Jul 06, 2022•33 min•Transcript available on Metacast TRIGGER WARNING: mentions of miscarriage, sexual assault, abortion, etc. On today’s episode of FRESH Takes On The Future Of Work, host Jess Podgajny is joined by her friend Erin Kreszl. Erin is an MBA, non-profit founder, former investment consultant, and mother to two young girls. Reflecting on the overturning of Roe v. Wade, Jess and Erin share their thoughts on abortion access and its effects on women, their careers, and their lives. Erin shares her story of choosing to carr...
Jun 29, 2022•30 min•Transcript available on Metacast On today’s episode of FRESH Takes On The Future Of Work, host Jess Podgajny is joined by Mark Rickmeier. Together, Jess and Mark share their thoughts on improving the employee experience during the product development stages. Mark is a Chief Executive Officer at TXI, a product innovation company that helps clients generate and develop new ideas to elevate their business. To Mark, the future of work highlights the employee experience because happy employees lead to higher customer satisfaction. D...
Jun 15, 2022•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast On each episode of the FRESH Takes On The Future Of Work podcast, we draw on our values of freedom, resourcefulness, empathy, simplicity, and happiness. The pandemic acted as a catalyst for the Great Resignation, which some call the Great Reshuffle, as many have rearranged their jobs or moved locations to gain more freedom and flexibility from alternative work structures. This living reshuffle speaks to our FRESH value of freedom for workers and is fueled by a desire to streamline and simplify o...
Jun 08, 2022•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast On today’s episode of FRESH Takes On The Future Of Work, host Jess Podgajny is joined by Ron Storn, Chief People Officer at Booster. Jess and Ron share their thoughts on maintaining efficiency in company responses to climate change, exploring work post-pandemic, upskilling staff members, and how freedom and flexibility play into the future of work. Ron is the Chief People Officer at Booster. He has over 20 years of experience leading people teams at fortune 500 companies. He talks about his care...
Jun 01, 2022•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast On today’s episode of FRESH Takes On The Future Of Work, host Jess Podgajny is joined by Cynthia Patterson. Together Jess and Cynthia discuss the importance of empathy and openness to change and challenge within the future of work. Additionally, they share their opinions on how companies should rethink how they operate and take measures to combat burnout, set realistic output goals, and adopt a more employee-centric approach for the future of work. With May being Asian American and P...
May 25, 2022•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast On today’s episode of FRESH Takes On The Future Of Work, host Jess Podgajny is joined by Emily Allen. Together Jess and Emily share their thoughts about the importance of authenticity and simplicity in the future of work. At LeagueSide, Emily leads the end-to-end People Operations priorities: talent acquisition, HR, employee growth and development, culture, and retention of the organization. Emily is a mother of three and has been assisting organizational teams with their HR processes for over 1...
May 18, 2022•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast On today’s episode of FRESH Takes On The Future Of Work, host Jess Podgajny is joined by Natalie Egan. Jess and Natalie share their thoughts on the balance that working mothers must create between their professional and maternal roles. Additionally, they discuss the need for empathy and equity in the workplace and how technology can provide support for workers with intersectional identities. Natalie is an entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience driving digital change and is the CEO and fou...
May 11, 2022•39 min•Transcript available on Metacast On today’s episode of FRESH Takes On The Future Of Work, host Jess Podgajny discusses small businesses in honor of National Small Business Week in the US. Jess speaks on what defines small businesses, their greater impact on the economy, and their current status today during the time of the Great Resignation. The Great Resignation has been a period of reflection for workers within the United States following the COVID-19 pandemic. The country’s workforce has seen changes as a result, which have ...
May 04, 2022•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast On today’s episode of FRESH Takes On The Future Of Work, host Jess Podgajny is joined by Liz Quarello. Jess and Liz discuss setting boundaries for work-life harmony, balancing flexible work schedules, and how leaders can prepare their teams for the future of work. As the Chief Culture and Operations Officer at Eli Lilly and Company, Liz has plenty of experience with HR and operations leadership in fast-paced corporate settings. Liz is also a mom of two who believes in finding a balance bet...
Apr 20, 2022•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast On today’s episode of FRESH Takes On The Future Of Work, host Jess Podgajny discusses the buzz around the idea of implementing a four-day workweek. Recently, about 38 companies have decided to pilot a four-day workweek, supported by the nonprofit organization “Four Week Global.” Jess explains this initiative and reflects on the history of the five-day workweek. Guest speaker Christine Kondra joins Jess to talk about the change to a four-day workweek for an establishment outside the corporate str...
Apr 13, 2022•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast On today’s episode of FRESH Takes On The Future Of Work, host Jess Podgajny is joined by members of the Lluna team to provide listeners with a recap of the HR Transform Conference that took place this month in Las Vegas, Nevada. Guest speakers on this episode include professionals at hellolluna.com , Aaron Kamholtz, CTO, Andrew Sternthal, Head of Business Development, and Jodie Zhou, Data Engineer. Each speaker shares their insights and key takeaways from the human resources conference, wh...
Mar 23, 2022•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast On today’s episode of FRESH Takes On The Future Of Work, host Jess Podgajny is joined by Jen Paxton. Jess and Jen share their thoughts about the importance of flexibility, proactivity, and empathy in cultivating a successful team culture that can prosper in the future of work. Jen is VP of people@smile.io , the world's largest loyalty program provider. She is no stranger to work leadership, as throughout her career she has excelled in building HR excellence inside startup organizatio...
Mar 16, 2022•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast On today’s episode of FRESH Takes On The Future Of Work, host Jess Podgajny looks back at the companies and individuals that our previous guests have admired and why. Many guests have cited examples of companies and leaders who have inspired them and shown dedication to their people and missions. Jess highlights these companies’ fresh takes and provides an insightful look at how their actions are beneficial for business and management in the future of work. Stay Fresh! Visit us at https://...
Mar 09, 2022•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast On today’s episode of FRESH Takes On The Future Of Work, host Jess Podgajny is joined by Lisa Walsh. Jess and Lisa talk about how data will influence the future of work, work/life balance, inclusion in both our work and our personal lives, and the power of communication. As a working mom of 2 with more than 20 years of HR experience, Lisa knows all about creating alignment between work and life. Lisa has been able to develop talent thanks to her particular insights, understanding of client needs...
Mar 02, 2022•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast Kristi DePaul joins host Jess Podgajny on today’s episode of FRESH Takes On The Future Of Work. Jess and Kristi discuss what the future of work actually means, measuring success instead of productivity numbers, resourcefulness, burnout, and the companies doing it right. Kristi wears many hats, describing herself as an immigrant, company founder, mother, wife, language learner, and journalist. She’s the founder and CEO of multiple companies, a long-time contributor for the Harvard Business Review...
Feb 23, 2022•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to FRESH Takes on the future of work where we focus on fresh perspectives, from business and HR leaders about the future of work. FRESH is an acronym: F reedom, R esourcefulness, E mpathy, S implicity and H appiness. These values are core to operating in the future of work and we tie back to these while exploring interesting stories and actionable ideas. Our guest today is Steve Gilman. Steve is the founder and CEO of Range, Professional Development for the Modern Workforce. From enginee...
Feb 17, 2022•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to FRESH Takes on the future of work where we focus on fresh perspectives, from business and HR leaders about the future of work. FRESH is an acronym: F reedom, R esourcefulness, E mpathy, S implicity and H appiness. These values are core to operating in the future of work and we tie back to these while exploring interesting stories and actionable ideas. Our guest today is Anouck Gotlib. Anouck is the CEO of Belgian Boys. She is on a mission to turn up the happy - one sweet moment at a t...
Feb 09, 2022•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to FRESH Takes on the future of work where we focus on fresh perspectives, from business and HR leaders about the future of work. FRESH is an acronym: F reedom, R esourcefulness, E mpathy, S implicity and H appiness. These values are core to operating in the future of work and we tie back to these while exploring interesting stories and actionable ideas. Our guest today is Ashima Sharma. Ashima is the founder and CEO of Dreami, a mentorship platform that makes mentorship opportunities mo...
Jan 27, 2022•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast Welcome to FRESH Takes on the future of work where we focus on fresh perspectives, from business and HR leaders about the future of work. FRESH is an acronym: F reedom, R esourcefulness, E mpathy, S implicity and H appiness. These values are core to operating in the future of work and we tie back to these while exploring interesting stories and actionable ideas. Our guest today is Lindsay Gordon. Lindsey is a career coach for analytically minded people and has spent the last 6 years helping peop...
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