In this episode of Nine to Thrive HR, host Cindi Koetzle talks with Jessica Wright, Founder and CEO of Wright Workforce Solutions, about redefining what HR looks like for small and growing businesses. Jessica shares her journey from nonprofit leadership to building a thriving minority- and woman-owned firm that offers hands-on HR, payroll, recruiting, and strategy support to small businesses. Together, they explore how businesses can overcome challenges like delegation, resource access, and talent management—while staying mission-driven and prioritizing strategy and growth.

Scaling Smart: HR Support that Grows With You

In this first episode of Tactical & Practical Live, we delve deep into the business of sourcing with Frank Sprague of Blackboard. We talk about the importance of perseverance, research skills, and knowing your target audience. If you want to know what sourcing is all about and how it fits in with talent acquisition, we cover it here.

To view the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T7Id634oZxs

Learn more about the 2018 Strategic Talent Acquisition Conference: http://www.hci.org/sta-conference/2018

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Sourcing Great Talent

In this episode we talk in studio to HCI’s own Head of Research, Jenna Filipkowski, Ph.D. about coaching cultures and the rising class of millennial leaders. In addition to having her doctorate in I/O Psychology, Jenna is also HCI’s resident coach. Join us for a fascinating discussion about the potential of a coaching culture to transform your organization. 

View Jenna’s research on coaching here: http://www.hci.org/hr-research/building-coaching-culture-millennial-leaders

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Coaching Skills and Millennial Leaders

One of the hardest transitions you will make in your career is the transition from individual contributor to manager. In this episode of BetterU, we speak with Todd Hudson, Head Maverick, Maverick Institute about why new people leaders often have such a tough time and what they can do about it.
During this episode, you will:
Learn why first-time people managers often struggle

Discover how a lean approach to management activities can help you and your team become more productive

Get practical tips to help new managers start producing results right away
 
This podcast was made possible by HCI’s new certification course Empowering People Leaders, learn more at www.hci.org/epl-course

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New Managers A Lean Approach with Todd Hudson

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