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Rich Layton – Cutting the Cost of Confusion

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Show Topic:

Communication confusion is more then just another daily inconvenience as it impacts productivity, market share and ROI. Cutting the cost of confusion demands the ability to distill, integrate and synthesize information from a broad range of perspectives and disciplines.

In this episode, host CMA’s David Ciullo discusses with Rich Layton, Chief Clarity Officer of Transform Communications, his new book , Cutting the Cost of Confusion; Eliminate the High Price of Failure to Communicate.

Rich discusses the “secret sauce” of a disciplined methodology which blends strategic communication with risk management, which empowers leaders to overcome their organization’s communication challenges.

About The Guest:

Boasting the checkered resume of a Renaissance communicator, Ricard (Rich) Layton has been a writer, video producer, factory worker, photographer, rock and roll musician, creative director, marketing director, and agency vice president.

He founded his consultancy Transform Communications to work “under the hood” of complex business and technology initiatives to engage, educate and inspire those on whom success depends. With a focus on benefits realization, Rich and select Transform partners create integrated knowledge bases and technical documentation systems that have delivered, literally, millions of dollars in bottom-line benefits. It is these decades of experience that provide the foundation for his book, “Cutting the Cost of Confusion.”

Prior to establishing Transform, Rich was vice president and creative director for Lunar Productions in Memphis, Tennessee, where he was involved in brand-building and advertising for such notable brands as Federal Express, Holiday Inns, Embassy Suites, ITT, Trustworthy Hardware, and Wyndham Hotels. Recognition for Richard’s work includes awards from the International Association of Business Communicators (IABC), Society for Technical Communications, International Telly Awards, Houston International Film Festival, and the Blue-Chip Enterprise Award. His articles, editorials and white papers have appeared in professional publications, on websites and course reading lists around the world.

Richard also has been a keynote presenter and workshop leader in a variety of forums including the Center for Information-Development Management, Software Association of Oregon, Portland State University (MBA program), HR Network, and the Association for Quality Improvement and Productivity.

Dr. Keri Ohlrich – Making Hybrid a Success (Replay)

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Show Topic:
Many HR professionals recognize that a hybrid work environment is what many employees are seeking. While creating policies and expectations are one element of appropriately implementing a hybrid work environment, many companies are struggling to “make it work.”

The question of how to engage employees and create an inclusive environment is difficult in person—let alone remote. Add into that managing a team that is partially in person and partially remote depending on the day of the week (or hour of the day) and managers have their hands full.

Have no fear! There are tools you can use to better manage the challenging elements of the hybrid work environment. On this episode of HR Power Hour, join co-host Tawny Alvarez as she talks to Dr. Keri Ohlrich, co-founder of Abbracci Group and co-author of The Way of the HR Warrior, concerning how HR Warriors can use the CHARGE® framework to manage the hybrid work environment.

Tawny and Dr. Ohlrich will discuss not only what the CHARGE® framework is, but also how employers can use Courage, Humility, Accuracy, Resiliency, Goal-Oriented, and Exemplary processes to practically manage the difficulties associated with Hybrid Work.

 

About The Guest:

Dr. Keri Ohlrich is on a mission to improve the environment of organizations which in turn improves the lives of employees. As the CEO and co-founder of Abbracci Group, she is a speaker, cohost of the reCHARGE® Your Life podcast, and co-author of the book, The Way of the HR Warrior. Whether it is coaching and training leaders, performing cultural/psychometric assessments, or helping develop HR professionals into HR Warriors, she wants all to reach their potential.

Throughout her career, Dr. Ohlrich has held leadership positions at a variety of organizations ranging from start-ups to Fortune 500 companies. In her previous roles, she has created and implemented HR processes, redesigned the talent function for an organization serving 25,000 global employees, led change management for a new business strategy, and overhauled the Human Resources department to one that was recognized as a trusted advisor to business leaders. Keri resides in Southern California with her husband, son, and two Dachshunds.

Colleen Kavanagh – Innovation in Healthcare Access

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Show Topic:
“It’s no secret that our healthcare system is broken and that people are having trouble accessing care,” says Colleen Kavanagh, who spent the first decade of her career working with hospitals to implement new technology and maximize profitability.

“But to solve this problem quickly, we’re asking the wrong questions, and we’re asking them of the wrong people.” In this episode, host CMA’s David Ciullo speaks with Colleen Kavanagh, CEO of SoulBeing, about Innovation in Healthcare Access: An Integrated Approach to Evidence-Based Healthcare.

Learn about leveraging existing mechanisms to help your teams find healthcare services more easily and affordably. Consider an expanded view of healthcare services that incorporates all aspects of physical, mental, and emotional health to provide truly integrated support, and empower your team and their families to be their healthiest, happiest selves.

 

About The Guest:

Colleen Kavanagh is the Founder and CEO of SoulBeing. She spent over a decade consulting with hospitals on how to run their imaging businesses more efficiently and profitably, and in the process discovered that over 70% of imaging patients were being treated for preventable conditions.

Now, she and her team at SoulBeing are on a mission to get people better access to care options outside of the hospital system, by designing an infrastructure to help keep people from getting sick, and managing symptoms and conditions more proactively and affordably.

Elizabeth Johnston & Robert Brooks – 2023 NLRB Decisions

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Show Topic:
The National Labor Relations Board has had a busy 2023 and employers of all sizes, both unionized and union-free, need to make sure that they are up to date on what the NLRB believes complies (and violates) a host of provisions of the National Labor Relations Act.

In this episode of HR Power Hour, join co-host Tawny Alvarez as she speaks to labor attorneys Robert Brooks and Elizabeth Johnston from Verrill concerning the top four NLRB actions of 2023 that employers should be mindful of and steps that they can take to guard against an unfair labor practices charge with the Board.

About The Guest:

Frank Verdi Bio: Elizabeth Johnston Bio: Elizabeth is a Labor and Employment attorney at Verrill. She is a regular contributor to Verrill’s Taking Care of HR Business blog, and handles a variety of employment matters, including working with businesses of all sizes to ensure that their policies are in compliance with the latest legal updates and are working effectively for the organization in practice.

Liz also advocates for clients facing claims before state and federal courts, the Maine Human Rights Commission, and the Maine Workers’ Compensation Board.

Robert Brooks Bio: Rob provides advice and representation to management on all aspects of the employment relationship. He works with clients engaged in construction, health care, manufacturing, transportation, utilities, and other industries throughout the country. Rob has successfully handled matters related to union organizing campaigns, collective bargaining, unfair labor practice charges, strikes, and arbitration.

Rob routinely handles claims for wrongful discharge, discrimination, unpaid wages, breach of non-compete and non-solicitation agreements, and other disputes before judges, juries, and administrative agencies, and has successfully represented clients at all levels of the state and federal court systems. Rob also regularly provides advice and assistance to clients on proper termination procedures, Family Medical Leave Act issues, labor relations, disability issues, stock option and employee benefit disputes, and other matters.

Rob has a particular focus on negotiating project labor agreements for large-scale construction projects. Rob has also advised public and private entities concerning the lawful use of project labor agreements in the context of a state’s competitive bidding laws.