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In today’s episode of Clocking Out, Raymond Lee is joined by Sacha Connor. Sacha is the CEO of Virtual Work Insider. After experiencing first-hand how hard it truly is to lead across distance at Clorox, Sacha’s team at Virtual Work Insider uses battle-tested strategies and tactics to teach teams and organizations how to lead, communicate, collaborate, and drive culture across distance. Virtual Work Insider has counseled and trained clients across many industries, including Toyota, Eventbrite, Vanguard, Under Armour, Sephora, L’Oréal, Highwire PR, Gilead, and Cisco. Since the launch of the company in late 2018, Virtual Work Insider has delivered over 250 training sessions, executive team workshops, and other speaking engagements on the topics of hybrid and remote work – to audiences of 10 to 1,000+. Sacha has been the keynote speaker for conferences and client events on virtual work topics like Leading Virtual Teams and creating a Virtual Workforce Employee Resource Group. She’s spoken at conferences and events on marketing topics like Brand Purpose, Digital Marketing, and Influencer Marketing. Listen as Sacha shares her background, career path, how she founded her company, and other pivotal “clocking out” moments.  Watch on Youtube: https://lnkd.in/eeKcMEiS Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/eKZk7dDq Listen on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eq-kKivu #ClockingOutWithRaymondLee  

Welcome to another edition of Synchronize, a newsletter where we share the latest trends, insights, and resources tailored for HR professionals like you.   This month, we explored effective retention strategies, focusing on developing a learning culture and implementing career development programs to help your employees grow within your organization. We highlighted some of the top companies renowned for their exemplary learning cultures, including Google, Salesforce, and Airbnb. We also focused on the transformative power of outplacement services, exploring how you can manage layoffs in the best way possible for all parties involved. Outplacement services have been shown to protect your business reputation, boost employee morale, maintain productivity, save costs, and mitigate the risk of legal action. #syncHRonize

When it comes to interviewing, most people are familiar with the STAR method—a structured approach used by job seekers to frame their responses to behavioral questions. However, the STAR method is not only for candidates; it’s also a powerful technique for interviewers. By leveraging the STAR method, interviewers can systematically evaluate a candidate’s responses, ensuring a fair and comprehensive assessment of their leadership skills. Leadership skills are critical for the success of any organization. Identifying these skills during the interview process can be challenging, but the STAR method provides a clear framework to uncover a candidate’s true potential.  In this article, we will explore how to use the STAR method to assess leadership skills. We’ll discuss the types of strategic leadership interview questions to ask, how to interpret responses, and provide some key leadership competency example answers. Whether you’re a seasoned interviewer or new to the process, this guide will help you evaluate candidates more effectively and make more informed hiring decisions. Read the full article here: https://hubs.li/Q02DC-pL0

In today’s episode of Clocking Out, Raymond Lee is joined by Michael S. Cohen, an attorney and thought leader in employment law.    Michael is a partner in Duane Morris’ Employment, Labor, Benefits and Immigration Practice Group. He concentrates his practice in the areas of employment law training and counseling. He has trained and counseled employers throughout the country and regularly conducts in excess of 200 trainings each year. Listen as Michael shares his background, career path, and other pivotal “clocking out” moments.  Watch on Youtube: https://lnkd.in/eJ4H5V8g Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/esu5R_rd Listen on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/exNdwYVB #ClockingOutWithRaymondLee 

In today’s episode of Clocking Out, Raymond Lee is joined by Edward N. Gadsden Jr., the Principal and Owner of Creative Source Human Resource Consulting. He is a results-driven executive with a demonstrated history of leading strategic diversity initiatives, people process improvements and talent acquisition programs. Listen as Ed shares his background, how he became involved in DE&I, how he made the leap into consulting, and other “clocking out” moments. Raymond and Ed discuss themes such as Juneteenth, corporate responsibility, accountability, and change in this episode of Clocking Out. Watch on Youtube: https://lnkd.in/eSjcuzzm Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/eH5a35jv Listen on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/em76suvr #ClockingOutWithRaymondLee 

Situational Leadership is a versatile and adaptive leadership model developed by Paul Hersey and Ken Blanchard. It centers on the idea that effective leadership is not a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, leaders should adjust their style based on the specific context and the readiness or developmental level of their team members. This approach recognizes that the best leadership style varies depending on the situation and the needs of the followers. In this article, we’ll explore the history of Situational Leadership theory and how you can get Situational Leadership training for your organization. Read it here: https://hubs.li/Q02CkZHm0

Today, please welcome Anna Papalia to Clocking Out with Raymond Lee. Anna is the CEO of Interviewology, a keynote speaker, and a career influencer with over 2 million followers across social media platforms. She has worked with large companies, such as Cigna and Lincoln Financial, and taught at Temple University’s Fox School of Business for 12 years, where she collected research and discovered the four interview styles. As a former Director of Talent Acquisition turned career coach, she has vast experience on both sides of the interview table and knows what it takes to interview better. She has advised more than 10,000 clients, helping students, entrepreneurs, senior executives, and job seekers in all industries, and taught hundreds of corporate training sessions dedicated to training hiring managers how to interview. Nominated for HR Person of the Year in 2020, she is also a public speaker at SHRM and DisruptHR, and is a highly sought-after thought leader on all things interviewing. Anna wrote the book Interviewology, the New Science of Interviewing published by Harper Collins this year. Join Raymond and Anna as they discuss themes such as intuition, ambition, passion, and authenticity in this episode of Clocking Out. Watch on Youtube: https://lnkd.in/eZTnu7Wi Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/eW2V5J77 Listen on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eq4Ntzse #ClockingOutwithRaymondLee

Layoffs in hospitals, health systems, and the broader healthcare sector have been on the rise. This has been a trend for the past couple of years as the industry slowly recovers from a financially devastating 2022, and it does not yet seem to be slowing down.  For those in HR handling these healthcare layoffs and hospital downsizing efforts, it is an understandably stressful time. In this article, we will share advice to help ensure that your organization and outgoing employees are able to move on successfully. Read it here: https://hubs.li/Q02zSH4B0

Today, please welcome Steve Mellor, PCC to the Clocking Out podcast! Born in England, a former collegiate swimmer at North Carolina State, and an experienced coach, he’s dedicated his life to coaching excellence. From guiding Brooks Curry to Olympic Gold to serving as Associate Head Coach at Louisiana State University, his journey has been about unlocking the utmost potential in others. Now, through Career Competitor, he leverages his extensive experience to empower individuals and teams as an Executive Coach and Keynote Speaker. In this episode, Raymond explores Steve's journey, uncovering the pivotal moments that shaped his trajectory and the invaluable lessons he learned along the way. Watch on Youtube: https://lnkd.in/g3N8FxD5 Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gMjqWYav Listen on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/gsCVM-jM #ClockingOutwithRaymondLee

Tune into this week’s episode of Clocking Out with Raymond Lee. Raymond’s mom, Barbara, took a courageous step toward her dreams by starting her own court reporting business and working towards a master’s degree in archaeology. After ten years, her dedication culminated in leading a widely recognized archaeological dig in Mississippi after Hurricane Katrina, realizing a lifelong dream. Barbara’s journey is a powerful reminder that it’s never too late to pursue one’s true calling. Her life exemplifies the balance between sacrifice and aspiration, showing that with determination, fulfillment is achievable even in the face of adversity. Her story is a testament to taking control and making meaningful changes toward fulfillment. Watch on Youtube: https://lnkd.in/e_y54qRn Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/eZfvyFqD Listen on Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eGbzFSgD #ClockingOutwithRaymondLee