Practitioners Corner

Practitioners Corner

Unlock the world of work with 'Practitioners Corner'! Delve into practitioners' triumphs, setbacks, and late-night musings. Join us for a captivating exploration of professional journeys." Proudly brought to you by WRKdefined with hosts William Tincup and Ryan Leary. 

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Empathy and emotional intelligence in HR: Adapting and Pivoting in Your Career with Tiffani Martinez of Otter PR
Practitioners CornerMay 15, 202400:51:28

Empathy and emotional intelligence in HR: Adapting and Pivoting in Your Career with Tiffani Martinez of Otter PR

In this conversation, Tiffani Martinez from Otter PR discusses her career journey and her role as the Head of HR. We discuss overcrowded applicant pools, the lack of empathy, and what role emotional intelligence plays in today's version of HR. The role of HR has evolved to become a driver of busines...

Do Companies Care? The Role of a Chief People Officer with Tara Fournier, Chief People Officer at Enthusiast Gaming
Practitioners CornerMay 08, 202400:50:26

Do Companies Care? The Role of a Chief People Officer with Tara Fournier, Chief People Officer at Enthusiast Gaming

Tara Fournier, Chief People Officer tackles change management and employee retention, communication, access, and caring. We ask hard the hard questions to understand where HR should fall as it relates to support. Should HR be an advocate for the employee or should they be an advocate for the betterm...

Amy Miller Gets Personal: Authenticity and Genuine Connections The Skills and Qualities of Successful Recruiters
Practitioners CornerMay 01, 202400:46:21

Amy Miller Gets Personal: Authenticity and Genuine Connections The Skills and Qualities of Successful Recruiters

In this episode, we speak with industry veteran Amy Miller who shares her thoughts about what keeps her up at night. We get into it all - staffing vs. corporate, agency hustle vs. navigating corporate politics, being your candidates advocate, and knowing when to say enough is enough when the hiring ...

Investing in People's Potential: Katie Breault's Journey The Importance of Internships and Work-Based Learning
Practitioners CornerApril 24, 202400:42:10

Investing in People's Potential: Katie Breault's Journey The Importance of Internships and Work-Based Learning

In this episode Katie Breault, Chief Delivery Officer at YUPRO shares her story of mentorship and her work as a skills-first placement firm connecting nonprofit workforce development training program graduates with corporate partners. We explore how investing in peoples potential from internships to...

10exa's and Inspiring Teams to Achieve Greatness with Lisa Sterling, Chief People Officer at Perceptix
Practitioners CornerApril 17, 202400:41:26

10exa's and Inspiring Teams to Achieve Greatness with Lisa Sterling, Chief People Officer at Perceptix

In this episode, we talk with Lisa Sterling, Chief People Officer at Perceptix. We explore Lisa's journey, and uncover her triumphs and the hurdles she overcame on her path to the C-Suite. Lisa candidly discusses workplace dynamics, leadership transitions, the essence of corporate culture, and the p...

Amy Mosher, Chief People Officer with isolved: Her thoughts, her journey, her story.
Practitioners CornerApril 10, 202400:55:54

Amy Mosher, Chief People Officer with isolved: Her thoughts, her journey, her story.

In this episode we speak with Amy Mosher, Chief People Officer with isolved to learn about her journey from HR Generalist to Chief People Officer for one of the industry's most loved workplaces.

Building Neurodiversity at Work: Challenges and Opportunities
Practitioners CornerApril 03, 202400:52:19

Building Neurodiversity at Work: Challenges and Opportunities

In this episode we sit down with Anthony Pacilio, VP of Neurodiverse Solutions at CAI, to explore neurodiversity in the workplace and how employers can work to accommodate neurodiverse talent. Neurodiversity is about recognizing and valuing the unique perspectives and abilities of individuals who th...

From Accountant to CHRO: Building Workplace Culture Across Borders with Charlie Judy, CHRO
Practitioners CornerMarch 27, 202400:57:56

From Accountant to CHRO: Building Workplace Culture Across Borders with Charlie Judy, CHRO

Charlie Judy, Chief People and Culture Officer at Intelligent Medical Objects, discusses his unconventional journey from accounting to HR, and later to tech innovation. With insights from his 13-year tenure at Deloitte and international assignments, he shares perspectives on workplace culture, remot...

Playing Nice in the Talent Sandbox: Navigating Boundaries with Laura Mazzullo from Eastside Staffing
Practitioners CornerMarch 20, 202400:57:42

Playing Nice in the Talent Sandbox: Navigating Boundaries with Laura Mazzullo from Eastside Staffing

In this episode, Ryan Leary and William Tincup chat with Laura Mazzullo, founder of Eastside Staffing, about the nuances of talent acquisition. They tackle recruiter therapy, setting boundaries for both hiring managers and candidates, and the pivotal role of external staffing firms as companies scal...

Talent Acquisition Excellence: Using Digital Capabilities and Analytics to Improve Recruitment
Practitioners CornerMarch 13, 202400:45:33

Talent Acquisition Excellence: Using Digital Capabilities and Analytics to Improve Recruitment

We speak with TA veteran and 6-time author Bas van de Haterd who has recently co-authored with Kevin Wheeler, "Talent Acquisition Excellence: Using Digital Capabilities and Analytics to Improve Recruitment" We explore technology's role in sourcing, branding, and recruitment processes. From digital p...