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19/12/2024Human Capital Lab

Strategic Human Capital: From Recruitment to Retention with Yanika Daniels

Welcome to another episode of the Human Capital Lab Podcast! Join our host Rich Douglas as he engages with HR consultant Yanika Daniels of Daniels Talent Solutions. In this insightful conversation, they dive into key strategies for managing talent, including recruitment, retention, and leadership development. Yanika also shares personal stories from her career trajectory, moving from the tech sector into human capital, and offers practical advice for those considering a transition to consulting. Don't miss out on expert insights into creating thriving workplaces and the impact of post-COVID work flexibility on employee engagement.00:00 Introduction to the Human Capital Lab Podcast00:25 Meet Yanika Daniels: HR Expert02:46 Yanika's Career Journey03:34 The Shift to Human Capital12:56 Transitioning to Independent Consulting13:57 Building a Successful Consulting Business20:44 The Reality of Consulting: Beyond Passion21:35 Creating Thriving Workplaces: Recruitment and Retention23:22 Post-COVID Work Environment: Flexibility and Mental Health26:09 Retention Strategies: Data and Employee Engagement34:43 Leadership Development: Tools and Assessments38:42 Conflict Resolution: Productive Conversations40:53 Final Thoughts and Contact InformationConnect with the Guests, Yanika Daniels;LinkedIn : https://www.linkedin.com/in/yanikadaniels/Website: https://www.danielssolutionsllc.com/ Connect with Human Capital Lab; Host: Rich Douglas LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rich-douglas-92b71b52/ Human Captial Lab Links Website: https://humancapitallab.org/ Interested in Being a Guest? https://humancapitallab.org/podcast/

# Human Capital ManagementThe practice of managing human talent in organizations to optimize employee performance and enhance corporate outcomes.

# Leadership Development # Yanika Daniels # Post-COVID Work Culture # Consulting Transition

26/09/2024Human Capital Lab

Maximizing Your Professional Impact Through Strategic Publishing with Erica Holthausen

In this episode of the Human Capital Lab podcast, host Rich Douglas interviews Erica Holthausen, founder of Catchline Communications. Erica sheds light on the significant benefits of getting published in trade journals and business magazines, especially for professionals in the talent development and human capital management fields. She emphasizes the importance of third-party validation, which can enhance one's personal brand, increase visibility, and build authority in their industry. Erica also shares her journey from being a litigation attorney to becoming a consultant and publication expert. She offers practical advice for professionals looking to publish their ideas and highlights the difference between writing for periodicals and authoring a book. The discussion underscores the strategic use of writing to achieve specific career or business goals and encourages listeners to start writing, regardless of their initial skill level.00:00 Introduction to the Human Capital Lab Podcast00:30 Meet Erica Holthausen: Publishing Expert01:14 The Importance of Publishing for Professionals05:14 Erica's Journey: From Attorney to Consultant14:40 Overcoming Writing Challenges and Finding Your Voice22:13 Leveraging Publications for Career Growth29:48 Barriers to Writing and How to Overcome Them32:11 The Importance of a Shitty First Draft32:51 Editing While Writing: A Recipe for Disaster33:55 Testing Ideas Through Articles35:34 The Chris Rock Method: Testing Material36:44 From Articles to Books: Building a Body of Work38:24 The Shelf Life of Written Content41:34 Publishing Options: Self, Hybrid, and Traditional46:31 The Value of Writing a Book55:54 Erica's Writing Practice and Final ThoughtsConnect with the Guests: Erica Holthausen;LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericaholthausen/Website: https://catchlinecommunications.com/Connect with Human Capital Lab; Host: Rich Douglas LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rich-douglas-92b71b52/ Human Captial Lab Links Website: https://humancapitallab.org/ Interested in Being a Guest? https://humancapitallab.org/podcast/  

# Human Capital ManagementStrategies and practices designed to manage and develop an organization's workforce effectively.

# Talent Development # Erica Holthausen # Professional Publishing # Writing for Career Growth # Third-Party Validation # From Attorney to Consultant # Overcoming Writing Challenges # Importance of Drafts

14/12/2023Human Capital Lab

Navigating the Intersection of Practice and Scholarship in Human Capital Management with Rich Douglas

We're back for Season 2! And excited to present a new host.Rich Douglas, a seasoned scholar-practitioner, shares his journey from the military to academia, emphasizing the pivotal role of bridging real-world experience with scholarly insights in the Human Capital Lab. Joined by Jason, they explore the evolution of the Lab and its critical role in advancing talent development.Big Takeaways:1. Introduction to New Host: Rich's journey reflects the significance of merging practical experience with academic pursuits while sharing his background.2. Purpose of the Human Capital Lab: It serves as a dynamic platform uniting practitioners and scholars to innovate in human capital management.3. Vision for the Human Capital Lab: Advancing Talent: Focused on building a virtual marketplace for talent development through scholarly contributions and real-world applications. Learn more at Humancapitallab.orgThis is a Growth Network Podcasts production.

# Human Capital ManagementThe discipline focused on effective management of human resources to achieve organizational goals.

# Season 2 # Human Capital Lab # Rich Douglas # Talent Development

21/02/2023Human Capital Lab

Connecting Leadership & Development Efforts with Organizational Priorities with Nick Allen

Global leadership competency is essential in today's knowledge economy. Unlike physical goods, the trade of information requires a level of human interpretation to translate, analyze and apply the data making cultural competence and global perspective skills for today's leaders. It is also crucial to look to your organization's priorities in order to align your L&D initiatives to them.Michelle is joined by Nick Allen, Director & HR Business Partner for CNA Insurance, to discuss talent development programs and more.Nick brings 20 years of experience as a progressive Talent Development leader and trusted business advisor with focus on improving business returns through positioning, developing and leveraging human capital. His concentration has spanned from supporting the growth of high-performance teams at a local level all the way to leading the rollout of various talent development programs across the globe.Big Takeaways:Becoming a student is the first step to being a good leader. On a global scale, small adjustments and implementations can become quite complex. It's important to understand the organization's priorities in order to align them with L&D goals.Humancapitallab.orgThis is a Growth Network Podcasts production.

# Human Capital ManagementThe strategic approach to managing an organization’s workforce to improve business outcomes through effective staffing, development, and utilization of human resources.

# Leadership Development # Organizational Priorities # Talent Development Programs # Global Leadership Competency

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# Human Capital ManagementThe practice of managing human talent in organizations to optimize employee performance and enhance corporate outcomes.

# Human Capital ManagementStrategies and practices designed to manage and develop an organization's workforce effectively.

# Human Capital ManagementThe discipline focused on effective management of human resources to achieve organizational goals.

# Human Capital ManagementThe strategic approach to managing an organization’s workforce to improve business outcomes through effective staffing, development, and utilization of human resources.