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Ami Rich – The importance of Organizational Culture in M&A

 

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Show Topic:
Organizational culture shapes how work gets done. And in today’s M&A environment, culture is becoming a more commanding force across the deal lifecycle and a central determinant of whether a transaction succeeds.

In this episode, host CMA’s David Ciullo discusses with Deloitte Consulting Principal Ami Louise Rich, the ways culture is transforming the M&A environment and the breakdown of the key components of a successful cultural integration.

About The Guest:

Ami Louise Rich is a Human Capital leader in Deloitte’s US M&A and Restructuring practice, where she focuses on all manner of people and organizational issues that arise in transactions.

Over nearly two decades, Ami has guided dozens of senior executives on topics spanning operating model design, organization structure, DEI and culture transformation, employee experience, change management, and HR functional integration across the M&A life cycle.

She leads innovation for Deloitte’s M&A Human Capital practice and is a regular guest lecturer at MBA programs around the US.

Vinnie Allard – The 411 on 401(k)’s

 

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Show Topic:

It’s difficult to keep up with the ever-changing employment law landscape.

Add into that landscape state and federal tax and retirement rules and regulations that affect the benefits that are offered to employees (and/or required to be offered to employees) and we know that your company’s HR team’s head is likely spinning. Is there a way that some of the stress associated with benefits administration be shifted to a subject-matter authority? Maybe.

In this episode of HR Power Hour, join host Tawny Alvarez as she talks to Vinnie Allard, Director of Advisor National Accounts at Human Interest about 401(k)s generally, how small and mid-size businesses can easily take advantage of the benefits provided this investment vehicle, and recently enacted state laws that require employers to offer 401(k)s to employees.

Vinnie and his colleagues have been huge proponents of making 401(k) retirement planning easy and affordable and in this episode of HR Power Hour, we will discuss how small and medium-sized businesses can make that happen.

About The Guest:

Vinnie Allard is a Director of Advisor National Accounts at Human Interest, a technology-forward retirement benefit platform focused on providing affordable and automated 401(k) and 403(b) solutions for small and medium-sized businesses.

He has been with the company for over two years, developing and overseeing partnerships with Financial Advisors. Prior to joining Human Interest as one of the first East Coast employees, he spent time as an Advisor as well as a wholesaler in the asset management industry. Vinnie graduated from Lasell University with a BS in Finance.

Outside of Human interests, Vinnie enjoys live music, cycling, and spending time with his family. He currently resides near Boston with his wife, 2 daughters, and dog Jax.

John Brubaker – Leadership Today

 

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Show Topic:

Being a leader in 2022 after a 2-year worldwide pandemic, during the great resignation and disengagement of employees, and with inflation and costs of talent and goods at 40+ year high, is quite a challenge.

In this episode, host CMA’s David Ciullo discusses with speaker, award-winning author, executive coach, and founder of Chin UP Chest Out (CUCO) clothing and radio brand John Brubaker, Leadership Today and how executives and senior leaders can find solutions, strategies, and win in today’s fast-changing environment.

About The Guest:

Speaker, Award-Winning Author, Executive CoachJohn Brubaker is a highly sought-after keynote speaker, award-winning author, and executive coach known for his unique approach to performance enhancement.

He has front-line, high-stakes, high-stress experience as a championship coach. His 12-year coaching career ended with him getting fired –on his birthday! This experience taught John all the powerful lessons of coaching: teamwork, setbacks, strategy, and implementation –but equally the importance of balancing your life.

His experience on-air and in sales management with ESPN Radio have given John insight into what it takes backstage to build an iconic brand as well as the power of understanding and connecting with your audience.

Coach Bru’s programs are based on real-life and are road-tested. John has devoted the past 20 years as a coach, bringing together and building on the combination of his life experiences to help leaders and teams not just move to the next level but Stadium Status.

Chris Lockman – Benefit plan and employer communications questions after DOBBS

 

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Show Topic:
The United States Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization overturning Roe v. Wade has led to a host of different responses from employers across the country—specifically those with employees in states that now ban and significantly limit access to abortions.

There are a number of circumstances and situations that employers should keep top of mind when discussing this controversial topic.

On this episode of HR Power Hour, join host Tawny Alvarez and Attorney Chris Lockman of Verrill as they discuss how the Court’s holding will affect employers, their benefit plans, and their communications about this controversial topic.

This show will cover questions about employee benefits in states that outlaw abortions, how company statements and social media posts may be used against employers in criminal proceedings, and policies employers should keep in place regarding this topic.

About The Guest:

Chris is a Partner in the Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation practice group at Verrill.

He helps clients navigate a broad range of employee benefits matters, with an emphasis on welfare benefit plan compliance, including consumer-driven health care arrangements, self-insured group health plans design, and compliance with the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). As a member of the firm’s ERISA Litigation group, Chris has defended clients in litigation involving pension and welfare benefit plans and provides advice in benefit claims administration and other matters involving fiduciary liability exposure.

Chris has been recognized in Chambers USA: America’s Leading Lawyers for Business under Employee Benefits & Executive Compensation and as a New England Super Lawyers Rising Star. Learn more about Chris at: www.verrill-law.com/clockman