Ruch Riffs: An Employer Brand Podcast
33 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 months ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsJoin Will Ruch, employer branding expert, and other human resources and marketing pros as they share their stories, ideas and advice on building your workplace brand. Gain actionable tips from industry leaders on finding and retaining talent, your most valuable resource.
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7 minutes of leadership insights from an Olympic skier
February 08, 2024 16:00 - 7 minutes - 5.37 MBI met Kevin while creating promotional content for several clients. As an Olympian and US Ski Team winner, he shared insights about how leaders must put communication, results, and teamwork. The more I saw Kevin do work for clients Kwik Trip and Minocqua Winter Park, the more he helped me understand how to be better at what I do.
Break Free of the Leadership Straitjacket
August 20, 2023 17:00 - 5 minutes - 4.08 MBWant to be a more resilient leader? Ruch Riffs is pleased to announce our podcast featuring Tatyana St. Germaine, Executive Coach and Talent Assessment Expert. Resilience is all about coping with stress, maintaining emotional well-being, and overcoming setbacks – learned skills that successful leaders need. Listen in as Tatyana and I discuss management techniques to help you address challenges, adversity, and uncertainty in the workplace.
Break Free of the Leadership Straitjacket
August 20, 2023 17:00 - 5 minutes - 4.08 MBWant to be a more resilient leader? Ruch Riffs is pleased to announce our podcast featuring Tatyana St. Germaine, Executive Coach and Talent Assessment Expert. Resilience is all about coping with stress, maintaining emotional well-being, and overcoming setbacks – learned skills that successful leaders need. Listen in as Tatyana and I discuss management techniques to help you address challenges, adversity, and uncertainty in the workplace.
Break Free of the Leadership Straitjacket
August 18, 2023 14:00 - 5 minutes - 4.08 MBWant to be a more resilient leader? Ruch Riffs is pleased to announce our podcast featuring Tatyana St. Germaine, Executive Coach and Talent Assessment Expert. Resilience is all about coping with stress, maintaining emotional well-being, and overcoming setbacks – learned skills that successful leaders need. Listen in as Tatyana and I discuss management techniques to help you address challenges, adversity, and uncertainty in the workplace.
Four Trends Driving the Future Workplace
May 04, 2023 17:00 - 11 minutes - 8.26 MBA discussion about ManpowerGroup's latest Global Market Research.
Employee Compensation and Benefits
February 21, 2023 19:00 - 4 minutes - 3.37 MBEmployee compensation and benefits is one of the hottest topics in many companies today. Even with some high-profile organizations trimming back staffing levels, competition for top talent remains strong. In this month’s Ruch Riff’s podcast, I talk to George Murphy, a leading corporate benefits expert and Executive Vice President at 4C Digital Health, on why employee benefits matter more than ever and how organizations can differentiate themselves by providing employees with competitive bene...
New Book Takes Readers Beyond Servant Leadership
October 25, 2022 23:00 - 7 minutes - 4.89 MBBob DeKoch and Phil Clampitt are authors of a highly acclaimed new book, “Leading with Care in a Tough World.” They draw upon their years of innovative learning and real-work experience to lay out five core leadership traits necessary to build an engaged workforce. The authors discuss their key leadership message for today’s changing and challenging workplace.
Young Adults and The Future of Work
June 13, 2022 15:00 - 5 minutes - 4.02 MBPartnerships between students, education and enterprises are critical in developing a pipeline for future workers. Dr. John Niser, Director of FDU's International School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, who works with the leisure and hospitality industry on ways to recruit and retain workers believes that young adults are looking for organizations where they can grow. They are seeking companies where managers are no longer bosses, but rather mentors. Companies must come to terms with a...
Expert Insights on Reconnecting Talent in Leisure & Hospitality
April 11, 2022 14:00 - 5 minutes - 4.14 MBStrong managerial soft skills. Career development opportunities. A top-notch workplace reputation. These are some of the must-haves leisure and hospitality organizations will need to attract and retain talent in the post-pandemic work environment. Jeff Kmiec, president of American Hospitality Talent Acquisition (AHTA) a division of Cornerstone RPO, discusses what it takes to reconnect talent to the industry in today’s competitive talent market.
Workplace Culture and The Profit Paradox
February 22, 2022 15:00 - 6 minutes - 4.4 MBCompanies that put culture –– rather than profit –– first are more profitable. That is the message from this month’s Ruch Riff’s guest, Gustavo Grodnitzky, Ph.D., best-selling author and speaker. With the war for talent accelerating, culture is critical to support business goals and the “human capital need.” In this engaging, 6-minute conversation, hear more from Dr. Gustavo on the role that connections and belonging play in creating a winning workplace culture.
Taking a Deeper Dive Into “The Big Quit” with National Human Resources Leader Jill Smart
January 18, 2022 22:00 - 6 minutes - 4.57 MBA recent 60 Minutes piece, “The Big Quit,” is reverberating across this country as record numbers of people are quitting their jobs. In this Ruch Riff’s podcast, I talk to Jill Smart, president of the National Academy of Human Resources and former CHRO of Accenture. She shares her insight into the long-term implications of the escalating trend where people are quitting their jobs to try new things or staying out of the workforce altogether. Hear more from Jill, who also emphasizes the import...
CEO Shares What it Takes to Build a Cohesive Workplace
October 19, 2021 13:00 - 6 minutes - 4.32 MBThis CEO tells his new hires that cultivating their temperament is just as important as honing their technical skills. Austin Ramirez, President and CEO of Husco International, a privately-owned company specializing in hydraulic and electro-mechanical control systems, is the featured guest in this Ruch Riffs episode. Ramirez openly shares his views on work-from-home versus work-from-office, including what it takes to build a cohesive workplace culture. This high-energy podcast is six m...
What Makes a Great Leader? Hear from Two Top HR Executives
April 22, 2021 00:00 - 13 minutes - 9.24 MBLisa Buckingham, EVP, Global Head of AIG Enterprise Design & Life and Retirement Separation Initiatives for AIG, and and Susan Quakenbush, Chief Human Resources Officer for Vonage, are innovative human resources leaders forging new ground with their passion for connecting with others, authenticity and compassion. In this fast-paced Ruch Riffs episode, Lisa and Susan delve into many of the leadership qualities that set great leaders apart.
What Makes a Great Leader? Hear from Two Top HR Executives
April 22, 2021 00:00 - 13 minutes - 9.24 MBLisa Buckingham, EVP, Global Head of AIG Enterprise Design & Life and Retirement Separation Initiatives for AIG, and and Susan Quakenbush, Chief Human Resources Officer for Vonage, are innovative human resources leaders forging new ground with their passion for connecting with others, authenticity and compassion. In this fast-paced Ruch Riffs episode, Lisa and Susan delve into many of the leadership qualities that set great leaders apart.
Trucking Company CEO Takes to the Road to Connect and Engage
February 01, 2021 21:00 - 4 minutes - 3.46 MBDarren Hawkins, CEO of Yellow, formerly YRC Worldwide, one of this country’s top freight trucking firms, went on the road to connect with more than 300 company leaders and share his strategic vision for 2021. In this Ruch Riff’s podcast, listen to Darren tell the story of how this helped re-energize and reignite the organization. Pat Nazmetz, former XEROX CHRO and Yellow board member, also weighs in on the impact of this initiative. Hear more from Darren and Pat in this fast-moving, 5-minute...
People Leaders Offer Path Forward
January 11, 2021 16:00 - 6 minutes - 4.44 MBAs organizations went through an immense amount of change in 2020, there were leaders who stood out because they found innovative ways to connect with their workforce. I talked to many of those leaders and am sharing highlights in this first Ruch Riffs podcast of 2021. Seven leaders reveal seven ways they differentiated their organizations through reinvention, humanness, empathy and purpose -- all in seven minutes. I believe their message of connectedness will be even more important this yea...
Author & Leadership Coach Reveals What Makes Top CHROs Stand Apart
October 22, 2020 17:00 - 8 minutes - 5.61 MBOur country’s top CHROs get that people really matter, are building cultures that care for the human being and are finding creative ways to communicate with people, wherever they work. In this Ruch Riffs podcast, Mike Myatt, author, leadership coach and Chairman of N2Growth, talks about the organization’s new list of top 25 CHROs and what makes them exemplary. He dives into how leaders such as Lisa Buckingham, EVP and Chief People, Place and Brand for Lincoln Financial Group, are making a di...
Getting Creative: Music Engages a Workforce in the Office or at Home
July 09, 2020 20:00 - 8 minutes - 5.62 MBIf remote work is leaving your organization's workforce feeling disconnected, music can help bring them together. In this quick, 8-minute Ruch Riffs podcast, hear from Deborah DeVerna, Chief People Officer for Octave Group, on how music in the workplace engages and connects. Survey data shows that 90 percent of workers perform better with music, so her company has gotten creative by hosting virtual concerts and encouraging employees to share playlists they enjoy. Working with local musicians...
Listen and Respond: Lincoln Financial Group Acts on Employee Feedback
May 26, 2020 21:00 - 7 minutes - 4.91 MBEmployees are hungry to be heard during this COVID-19 crisis and Lincoln Financial Group is taking bold steps to gather feedback and act on it. In this episode, Kate Feather, Lincoln Financial Group's VP of Culture & Engagement, speaks candidly about the company’s approach to listening, responding and circling back with the company’s 11,000 employees on actions taken. Hear more about leadership's commitment to staying in sync with employees now and as the company plans for a return to the of...
Coronavirus Means Companies Will Be Forced to Work Differently with Peter Zeihan
March 12, 2020 16:00 - 11 minutes - 8.16 MBPeter Zeihan, renowned geopolitical analyst, author and speaker, says big changes are coming for U.S. businesses as a result of the coronavirus epidemic and collapse of the supply chain in China. In this episode, recorded March 11th, Zeihan gives his take on changes in the global economic system, the long-term impact on service and manufacturing industries and how the coronavirus might affect the upcoming presidential election.
Insights From A Top HR Leader: Why Employee Engagement Starts With Meaningful Work
February 05, 2020 17:00 - 5 minutes - 3.84 MBPat Nazemetz, former CHRO of Xerox and current Board Member and career coach, discusses the concept of the 'The Good Workplace' – "the work needs to be good and the workplace needs to be good." Pat shares advice on how to foster a 'good workplace,' including the need to provide employees with meaningful work and opportunities to grow.
A Simple but Effective Format for Building Employee Engagement with Frank Krejci
January 17, 2020 15:00 - 5 minutes - 4.08 MBIn this Ruch Riffs episode, Frank Krejci, President and CEO of STRATTEC Security Corp., an award-winning, global automotive supplier, reveals ways he works to build employee engagement through innovation and creativity. Each month, Frank selects seven employees from all levels of the business and shares a family style lunch with them. These gatherings give employees an opportunity to hear from the CEO and ask questions in a comfortable and intimate setting.
90 Years of Business Success with Hydrite's John Honkamp
December 09, 2019 16:00 - 4 minutes - 2.98 MBHydrite Chemical Co., a Wisconsin based chemical manufacturer and supplier, attributes the company’s growth and longevity to its people. In this Ruch Riffs episode, John Honkamp, Chairman, shares his insights into Hydrite’s success formula, including its commitment to employee development and promoting from within.
90 Years of Business Success with John Honkamp
December 09, 2019 16:00 - 4 minutes - 2.97 MBHydrite Chemical Co., a Wisconsin based chemical manufacturer and supplier, attributes the company’s growth and longevity to its people. In this Ruch Riffs episode, John Honkamp, Chairman, shares his insights into Hydrite’s success formula, including its commitment to employee development and promoting from within.
Milwaukee Bucks HR Team Rallies to Successfully Staff Fiserv Forum
October 14, 2019 20:00 - 6 minutes - 4.18 MBThe Milwaukee Bucks hired, onboarded and trained 75 full-time and more than 1,000 part-time employees in a couple of months last fall to open its new stadium, Fiserv Forum. In this episode, Kelly Kauffman, Chief Human Capital Officer for the Bucks, talks about the internal and external collaboration necessary to accomplish this feat.
How Kwik Trip Built and Sustains its Renowned Workplace Culture
July 29, 2019 21:00 - 5 minutes - 4.05 MBIn this interview, Kwik Trip insider John McHugh, director of corporate communications, shares the company’s success formula for industry-leading customer service. With 25,000 employees and more than 700 stores, Kwik Trip uses the power of storytelling to give co-workers a clear sense of purpose.
How Kwik Trip built and Sustains its Renowned Workplace Culture
July 29, 2019 21:00 - 5 minutes - 4.04 MBIn this interview, Kwik Trip insider John McHugh, director of corporate communications, shares the company’s success formula for industry-leading customer service. With 25,000 employees and more than 700 stores, Kwik Trip uses the power of storytelling to give co-workers a clear sense of purpose.
How a Global Law Firm Employs “OWN IT” in its Talent Management
July 24, 2019 13:00 - 6 minutes - 4.38 MBIn this episode, Hy Pomerance, Chief Talent Officer for Cleary Gottlieb, shares how the firm’s partners and associates OWN attorney development, creating a culture of accountability in this highly successful, global law firm. Developing home-grown talent is at the heart of the firm’s talent management strategy.
Why Companies are Waging the ‘War of Differentiation’ for Talent with Lisa Buckingham
July 12, 2019 16:00 - 7 minutes - 5.29 MBHear from a highly recognized HR leader on what it takes to recruit and retain the right talent. Lisa Buckingham, Chief People, Place and Brand Officer at Lincoln Financial Group, discusses her forward-thinking HR approach and how to keep the 'human' aspect in Human Resources.
How Leadership Influences your Company’s Employer Brand with David Cooks
July 08, 2019 14:00 - 5 minutes - 3.76 MBLeaders who invest in relationships foster an engaged workplace culture. In this episode hear from David Cooks, leadership author and speaker, about the role leaders play in building a strong employer brand.
3 Employer Brand Pillars that Support a Global Company Through Transformation with Susan Quackenbush
June 24, 2019 13:00 - 7 minutes - 5.14 MBIn this episode, Susan Quakenbush, chief human resources officer for Vonage, a global business communications software company, talks about the role of the company’s employer brand. Recruiting and retaining the right talent in all business areas was critical as Vonage transformed from a legacy to a technology focused company. It was a strong employer brand that led to this successfully transformation.
Five Tips for Building Quality Recruitment Videos with Greg Cooke
June 13, 2019 21:00 - 6 minutes - 4.47 MBRecruitment ambassador videos have proven results, increasing the number of job applicants by 36%. In this interview, Greg Cooke, a videographer with extensive 60 Minutes and CBS News experience, gives his 5 tips for producing short, authentic videos that get results .
How 'Backbone' Helps Companies Succeed with Susan Marshall
June 04, 2019 16:00 - 3 minutes - 1.86 MBTop-notch leaders are the foundation of companies with great workplace cultures. And, companies that are known for their winning culture attract and retain the best talent. Susan Marshall is the author of "How to Grow a Backbone: 10 Strategies for Gaining Power and Influence at Work." In this interview, she discusses the three elements of backbone and how these leadership traits contribute to and define the workplace culture.