Episode 22: Creating Talent and Culture for a Lasting Impact

Episode 22: Creating Talent and Culture for a Lasting Impact

Felicia Fleitman, the University Relations and Strategic Pipelines Lead at Verisk takes us on a high-energy tour of Verisk's culture and two programs she is particularly proud of, the internship program and the "returnship" program. While internship programs are not new, Felicia and Verisk have developed a powerful intern culture. Felicia and team then innovated on the intern program to create the entirely new "returnship" program. Focused on helping professionals who have left the workforce jump back in, Verisk's returnship program is growing quickly, is a non-traditional source of employees, and is adding value immediately. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Episode 21: Culture is Intentional, Not Accidental

Robin Stenzel, Chief Solutions Officer at OutMatch talks about the importance of being intentional when companies build a culture and intentional when you are the one helping others learn to live that culture. Robin's deep expertise as an HR practitioner gives us a glimpse into what she looks for in successful employees, how to select and work with a mentor, as well as some great advice for people starting their careers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Episode 20: Changing careers and lives with Rebecca Taber Staehelin, CEO of non-profit and tech startup Merit America

With a passion for education and a thriving workforce, Rebecca Taber Staehelin has created a company  that provides a path to skilled careers for adults without Bachelor's Degrees. The Merit America program is fast, flexible, and focused on what employers need most - talented professionals looking to find their path in the workforce. In this episode, Founder and CEO, Rebecca Taber Staehelin tells the story of building this tech startup and navigating the world of non-profit organizations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Episode 19: The Case for UpSkilling

Upskilling is the wave of the future. Christian Scharff, of PwC Luxembourg, is one of the world's leading experts on upskilling and its impact on the global workforce and, most importantly, your company. Listen as Christian tells the story of his own career and how his informal upskilling process has led him to being the consultant of choice for upskilling globally. Christian also discusses an employees HR journey as well as the need for HR transformation across the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]

Episode 18: Building a Culture of Service with Minnesota Orchestra CEO Michelle Miller Burns

In this episode, Michele Miller Burns, President and CEO of the Minnesota Orchestra talks about building a culture of service. It is this culture that motivates the orchestra to choose the right music and support the music-making throughout the organization including fund raising, hospitality, merchandise, marketing - every aspect of the organization. Burns draws heavily on her family, background work experiences, as well as a diverse team of mentors to lead a 100-year-old organization into the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices [https://megaphone.fm/adchoices]