Workplace MVP: Victoria Hepburn, Hepburn Coaching Bestselling author, coach, and speaker Victoria Hepburn of Hepburn Coaching joined host Jamie Gassmann to discuss stress and burnout, particularly for leaders. After experiencing her own burnout, Victoria took proactive steps to get healthy and happy without leaving her corporate career. She and Jamie talk about that journey, Victoria’s [...]

Workplace MVP: Nicole Roberts, Forta Nicole Roberts, Senior Vice President of People at Forta, joined Jamie Gassmann in an insightful conversation about the current work culture, including the phenomenon known as “quiet quitting,” the impact of remote work on workplace culture, indications of employee disengagement, how to handle exits with empathy, and much more. Workplace [...]

The R3 Continuum Playbook: Coordinating Compassionate Care After Disruption – Not Your Typical Counseling In this excerpt from a recent R3 Continuum webinar, Jeff Gorter, MSW, LCSW, Vice President of Crisis Response Clinical Service, answers questions about the behavioral health impact on employees following a disruption. He provides steps employers can take to address the [...]

Workplace MVP: Robyn Smith, Jackson Healthcare Robyn Smith, Executive Vice President of Human Resources for Jackson Healthcare, was the Workplace MVP on this episode. Robyn detailed the challenges Jackson Healthcare has faced throughout the pandemic and those that are ongoing, and the steps her company took to support the mental and physical well-being of its [...]

The R3 Continuum Playbook: Tension with Colleagues — How to Disagree and Handle Discussions Professionally In this excerpt from a recent R3 Continuum webinar, Jeff Gorter, MSW, LCSW, Vice President of Crisis Response Clinical Service, spoke about how to professionally handle tension with a colleague caused by disagreement, techniques to calm the nervous system, when [...]

Workplace MVP LIVE from SHRM 2022: Verónica Gómez-Vilchis, Central Washington University Verónica Gomez-Vilchis is an HR Business Partner with Central Washington University, and a graduate of CWU. She shared with host Jamie Gassmann her experience at SHRM, the role the University is hiring for, a profile of the University, and much more. Workplace MVP is underwritten [...]

Workplace MVP LIVE from SHRM 2022: Shari Arends, Rollout Systems At her third SHRM conference, Shari Arends visited with Jamie Gassmann in the R3 Continuum booth. Shari is Human Resources Manager for Rollout Systems and has been in HR for seven years. She talked with Jamie about her journey in HR and her passion for [...]

Workplace MVP LIVE from SHRM 2022: Sue Greene, PA SHRM State Council Sue Greene is State Director for the PA SHRM State Council. She and host Jamie Gassmann talked about the work that the Council does, their focus on dual membership with SHRM, Sue’s experience at SHRM 2022, and more. Workplace MVP is underwritten and presented [...]

Workplace MVP LIVE from SHRM 2022: Jeremy May and Matt Lee, Ramsey MediaWorks Jeremy May and Matt Lee, both with Ramsey MediaWorks, were at SHRM 2022 and joined Jamie Gassmann in the R3 Continuum booth to chat. They talked about how Ramsey MediaWorks focuses on helping companies with talent acquisition and crafting an appealing message [...]

Workplace MVP LIVE from SHRM 2022: Greg Hawks, Hawks Agency Speaker and culture specialist Greg Hawks of the Hawks Agency joined Jamie Gassmann live from SHRM 2022. He shared the mission of his firm, his impressions on the culture shifts from the pandemic, the key points of his presentation at SHRM, and much more. Workplace [...]

Workplace MVP LIVE from SHRM 2022: Louis Lessig, Brown & Connery, LLP Louis Lessig, a partner with Brown & Connery, LLP, joined Jamie Gassmann on Workplace MVP LIVE from SHRM 2022. Louis is an employment attorney who got his start in HR. He and Jamie talked about his journey, his work, and hot topics [...]

The R3 Continuum Playbook: Empowering Yourself: How You Can Be a Catalyst for Change in the Workplace How do you go about discussing difficult topics with your company’s leadership? How can you effectively advocate for causes which you are passionate about? R3 Continuum’s Associate Director of Strategic Solutions, Sarah Hathaway, discussed these questions and more [...]

Workplace MVP LIVE from SHRM 2022: Jess Miller-Merrell, Workology Jess Miller-Merrell, Founder of Workology, joined host Jamie Gassmann in the R3 Continuum booth at SHRM 2022, offering findings from her latest research. Jess discussed how she’s looking at data around HR titles, the eleven different priorities HR leaders are focused on, the challenge of managing [...]

Workplace MVP: John Baldino, Humareso John Baldino, President of Humareso, joined the show again after his December 2021 appearance to review his predictions for 2022. He and host Jamie Gassmann noted how he was right on the mark about trends such as meeting the holistic needs of employees, supporting their well-being, the shift towards more [...]

Workplace MVP LIVE from SHRM 2022: Josh Rock, Nuss Truck Group, Inc. Josh Rock, Talent Acquisition Manager at Nuss Truck Group, Inc., was at SHRM 2022 and sat down with host Jamie Gassmann to talk talent recruitment. He shared what’s working right now for Nuss Truck Group, recruiting active and retired military, finding placements for [...]

LIVE from RISKWORLD 2022: Lindsey Durosko and Chris von Eljaszewicz, Imperium Consulting Lindsey Durosko and Chris von Eljaszewicz, each Managers at Imperium Consulting, sat down with host Jamie Gassmann in the R3 Continuum booth to share Imperium’s work as a claims consultant, supporting businesses in the cumbersome claims process. They discussed the kinds of claims [...]

Workplace MVP LIVE from SHRM 2022: Mario Pecoraro, Alliance Risk Group On this episode of Workplace MVP, live from SHRM 2022 in New Orleans, host Jamie Gassmann was joined by Mario Pecoraro, CEO of Alliance Risk Group. Mario described his passion for investigation that led him to start Alliance Risk Group in 2005. He and [...]

Workplace MVP LIVE from SHRM 2022: CJ Gross, Ascension Worldwide CJ Gross, Founder and CEO of Ascension Worldwide, is the author of the newly released book, What's Your Zip Code Story? CJ joined host Jamie Gassmann live from SHRM 2022 and discussed the book’s focus on our own personal upbringing and the class biases that [...]

The R3 Continuum Playbook: How Can Your Organization Cultivate a Psychologically Safe Workplace? Dr. George Vergolias, R3 Continuum Medical Director, provides insight for leaders to help them determine what a psychologically safe workplace looks like for their organization. Dr. Vergolias describes crucial factors to consider when navigating the process of bringing more psychological safety to [...]

Workplace MVP LIVE from SHRM 2022: Denys Pratt, David Raines Community Health Centers On this episode of Workplace MVP, live from SHRM 2022 in New Orleans, Denys Pratt was in the R3 Continuum booth with host Jamie Gassmann. Denys is the president of the Northwest Louisiana Chapter of SHRM for 2022, and the Human Resources [...]