#104 - Who gets ahead in todays talent market?
About This Episode
In Episode 104 of The HR Morning Show, hosts Serge Boudreau and Ron Fish take a closer look at what makes people want to stay, grow, and build a career at work. What actually makes a company a great place to work? A new Forbes ranking of the world’s best employers points to something that goes beyond perks and benefits: opportunities to grow, recognition, strong culture, and a sense of purpose. The bigger question for HR is whether employees would describe their workplace the same way their leaders do. The conversation also looks at how professionals are finding new ways to turn their skills and expertise into income. As coaches, consultants, recruiters, creators, and other professionals embrace paid appointments and flexible work, employers may need to rethink what flexibility, side work, and retaining highly skilled talent look like. Serge sits down with Ravi Tandra to talk about why he started ProvenBase, their Nashville and RecFest experience, and a real customer story that illustrates how the technology is helping solve a specific problem and change the way that work gets done. Ron also talks with Matt Senter, an indie developer with a long history in tech startups, about Weatherling, a cozy Mac app that brings rain, snow, and a little social competition to your desktop. Later, Daniel Space joins the show to talk about the evolving role of the HR Business Partner, the importance of understanding the business and its models, and how HR can continue to grow into an even more essential part of an organization. And the show closes with a look at the growing skilled trades talent gap. From construction to aviation, employers are facing serious shortages—and increasingly looking to reach younger workers earlier, challenge perceptions about trade careers, and build talent pipelines before they desperately need them. Join us for another conversation about the people behind the workplace headlines, the careers they’re building, and what HR can do to create places where people actually want to stay. The HR Morning Show is presented by CalendarPA.com. Follow Purple Acorn on LinkedIn and find The HR Morning Show wherever you listen to podcasts, including Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices