Dear Corner Office

In this podcast episode, we discussed the importance of humanizing communication in the workplace. Michele Heyward and Melissa Amber talk about how organizations need to treat their employees as individuals, with empathy, respect and compassion. They emphasize that communication should go both ways between managers and employees, and that people at all levels of an organization nee

Workplace communication issues and how to address them. This section discusses communication challenges and proposes strategies like documenting incidents, approaching leadership peacefully, and understanding workplace culture.

In this podcast episode, Michelle and her guest, Christina, share their enthusiasm for creating a space to foster conversations and networking in the learning and development community. Christina recounts her transformative journey from speech pathology to becoming a trainer, highlighting the power of maintaining a positive mindset and staying focused on desired outcomes. The conve

Angela Hurdle is is Business Intelligence, Analytics, and Data Reporting Executive with proven experience leading successful data projects. She is a data nerd! Get to know more about her in this episode.

In this podcast episode, I, Michele Heyward, have the pleasure of introducing our next speaker, Angela, who is an integral part of the Positive Hire community. Our community is a collective of accomplished women from diverse backgrounds, including Black, Latina, and Indigenous women with expertise in fields like science, engineering, and technology. Angela is a seasoned executive i

I'm thrilled to introduce you to Gil Cohen, one of our distinguished speakers at the upcoming Summit. We dive into Gil's fascinating life story, touching on his unique blend of American and Canadian influences, and even his perspective on weather preferences. Gil, who heads an innovative organization specializing in employee experience design, opens up about his personal journey th

With over two decades of dedicated service, Gil has been a driving force in assisting organizations with talent management and employee experience. His passion lies in crafting employee experiences that benefit both the company's success and the well-being of its staff. What sets Gil apart is his profound understanding of the fusion between psychology and business, enabling him to

Ron Perkins is currently a workforce development strategist and a native of Pittsburgh's historic Hill District. He has over 20 years of experience in retail, hospitality, and construction. He is a certified MBE masonry contractor and small business owner. Throughout his professional career, Ron has worked diligently to make the region a place for all. He has collaborated with loca

LaStarr is a graduate of Sacramento State with a Bachelor of Science degree in business with a concentration in entrepreneurship. She served as the social chair of the Sac State Honors Program honors committee. She'll be talking about Engagement and Retention in this podcast episode.

Passionate about community & economic development, my journey took me from ivory towers to corporate America! Now, I'm making a hands-on impact in people management, changing lives, and making the world a better place! - Ranada Samuel Join us in this episode of Dear Corner Office - Building Strong Internal Mobility Operations As Part of Your Talent Retention Strategy