Richmond SHRM Voices

Send a textListen to Tiffany Fortune, Richmond SHRM Board President 2025, and Carol Bensusan, Richmond SHRM Board Member - President-Elect 2026, as they share highlights from SHRM25 San Diego. Recorded onsite in San Diego, California SHRM25.This is the first of our podcast series "Short Takes" episodes, which are typically 3-5 minutes long.Richmond SHRM Voices — the podcast where HR leaders come to think bigger, lead stronger, and shape the future of work. Richmond SHRM Voices is proudly brought to you by the Richmond Society for Human Resource Management.

Send a textNavigating Compensation Data for Strategic Decisions with Merryman Putnam, MBA, CECP, SR Director at Fahrenheit Advisors In this episode of RSHRM Voices, we explore the critical world of compensation data and how HR professionals can harness its power to make informed and strategic decisions. Join us as we discuss the intricacies of different data sources, the challenges they present, and the best practices for selecting and utilizing the right data for your organization’s needs.Speaker Bio: Merryman partners with clients to provide compensation expertise in crafting total compensation packages designed to ensure companies are able to hire the right talent. For 20+ years she has worked with public, private, private equity, government, tribal, and nonprofit entities in a variety of industries including aerospace/engineering, banking/finance, healthcare (including FQHCs), insurance/workers’ compensation, manufacturing, technology/software asset management, transportation and utilities.Throughout Merryman’s career, she has managed compensation plans for executives and boards of directors, coordinated the preparation of CD&As for proxy statements, and managed deferral communications and enrollment. She has conducted total compensation package reviews, conducted comprehensive market studies, created salary structures, and designed incentive plans. She has extensive experience with targeted peer group proxy studies for public company clients and Form 990 studies for non-profits, as well as board compensation reviews. Merryman began her career in trust and investment management roles at a Fortune 500 bank before she transitioned into compensation work at a Fortune 500 transportation company, and then into consulting. Contact www.fahrenheitadvisors.com Richmond SHRM Voices — the podcast where HR leaders come to think bigger, lead stronger, and shape the future of work. Richmond SHRM Voices is proudly brought to you by the Richmond Society for Human Resource Management.

Send a textWelcome to another inspiring episode of RSHRM Voices. In this episode, we have the pleasure of sitting down with Maggie Smith, renowned author of Enough: Stop Playing Small, Examine What You Tolerate, and Take Action. Maggie joins us to discuss the powerful contributions of local women in the HR community. Her insights shed light on how women are elevating other voices and guiding fellow HR professionals to greater heights. Join us as we explore their stories, celebrate their achievements, and learn how they are shaping the future of HR.Richmond SHRM Voices — the podcast where HR leaders come to think bigger, lead stronger, and shape the future of work. Richmond SHRM Voices is proudly brought to you by the Richmond Society for Human Resource Management.

Send a textWelcome to a special episode of our podcast, "Summertime Reset for HR Practitioners." I'm your host, Tiffany Fortune. Today, we'll be focusing on the "Power of No"—an essential skill for maintaining balance and well-being in both our personal and professional lives. Join me as we explore empowering ways to reframe this simple word and make it a powerful tool for your success and self-care. Let's dive in!Greater Richmond SHRMYour connection to top HR innovators, policymakers, and emerging HR talent. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Richmond SHRM Voices — the podcast where HR leaders come to think bigger, lead stronger, and shape the future of work. Richmond SHRM Voices is proudly brought to you by the Richmond Society for Human Resource Management.

Send a textRSHRM Voices discuss Brand and How it Affects Company Culture with Kelly O'Keefe.Kelly O’Keefe is a respected brand strategist known for his leadership in corporate brand strategy. Kelly has been a strategic brand advisor to corporate clients like Capital One, Carmax, GE, ESPN, Walmart, Dominion Energy, UPS, and many other leading organizations.https://www.brandfederation.com/about#kelly Richmond SHRM Voices — the podcast where HR leaders come to think bigger, lead stronger, and shape the future of work. Richmond SHRM Voices is proudly brought to you by the Richmond Society for Human Resource Management.

Send a textQuiet Hiring is the workplace trend everyone is talking about. Is it changing the workplace for employers and employees? We unpack why everyone is talking about Quiet Hiring and what this means for organizations with Jillian Tyree, “Quiet hiring is one of several trends that we’ve identified as potentially having a major impact in 2023 for the future of work,’” says Emily Rose McRae, who leads Gartner’s future of work research team. Surviving a Worker Shortage by Quiet HiringBy Robert Half  - https://www.roberthalf.com/blog/management-tips/surviving-a-worker-shortage-by-quiet-hiringRichmond SHRM Voices — the podcast where HR leaders come to think bigger, lead stronger, and shape the future of work. Richmond SHRM Voices is proudly brought to you by the Richmond Society for Human Resource Management.

Send a textIn this episode, Richmond SHRM Voices Podcast and Christine Fay, Human Resources Manager at Grenova and Richmond SHRM Director Learning Events sit down with Carol Fishman Cohen, Chair and Co-Founder of iRelaunch, the pioneering company in the career reentry space that works with companies to build and expand career reentry programs.Despite the layoffs sweeping the US and the risk of recession, employers added a booming 517,000 jobs in January as hiring unexpectedly surged. We are experiencing the lowest unemployment rate in more than 50 years.Tune in to hear us talk about navigating talent pipelines in this odd labor picture. Richmond SHRM Voices — the podcast where HR leaders come to think bigger, lead stronger, and shape the future of work. Richmond SHRM Voices is proudly brought to you by the Richmond Society for Human Resource Management.

Send a textFrom the Great Resignation to the Great Reset companies are still struggling with staffing their organizations. As we close out the year 2022 and start our 2023 planning we are faced with another glooming R, the Recession.In this episode, Richmond SHRM Voices Podcast sits down with Jillian Tyree, Market Director with global talent solutions firm Robert Half, based in Richmond, Va. to discuss how a contingent workforce can help build business agility during this time of uncertainty of future economic fallout.Jillian Tyree oversees multiple practice areas: contract finance and accounting, permanent placement, management resources, full-time contract talent, and administrative and customer support. In her role, Jillian focuses on business development and recruiting, while managing and training her teams, overseeing operations in three offices, two in Richmond and one in Norfolk. Jillian holds 15 years of experience in specialized talent solutions at Robert Half. She has been with Robert Half since 2007 and has served as Practice Director, Branch Director, and Metro Market Director. She holds a B.A. in English from Limestone University. Additional facts:Jillian has been an SHRM member for 2 years. She is also involved locally with the United Way of Richmond and the United Way Women Rise program. A media spokesperson for Robert Half, Jillian has done TV interviews with local CBS and NBC affiliates as well as a number of local national print and radio outlets.  Richmond SHRM Voices — the podcast where HR leaders come to think bigger, lead stronger, and shape the future of work. Richmond SHRM Voices is proudly brought to you by the Richmond Society for Human Resource Management.

Send a textAs Human Resources professionals, a critical function of your job is to understand people and teams well. This year our RSHRM Voices theme is the Great Reset for Organizations and Teams. Putting a different lens on the Great Resignation.As we reset.. understanding, investing, and focusing on Emotional Intelligence (EI) is key. Especially in the remote, hybrid workplace. In this episode, we hear thoughts on implementing EI and EI training for our HR practitioners and Leaders/Managers with David Cory the President and founder of The Emotional Intelligence Training Company (1998). David was one of the first Certified Master Trainers in the area of Emotional Intelligence with MHS Inc. (1998) and is considered to be an international expert on the integration of emotional intelligence and leadership development.David recently joined Richmond SHRM facilitating the Webinar: The Emotional Intelligence Employee Development Blueprint and sat down after the show to continue the conversation with us.Click here to learn more about David Cory and EI Training Company.Richmond SHRM Voices — the podcast where HR leaders come to think bigger, lead stronger, and shape the future of work. Richmond SHRM Voices is proudly brought to you by the Richmond Society for Human Resource Management.

Send a textWelcome to the Richmond SHRM Voices podcast brought to you by Paycor, stress-free software built to help HR leaders recruit, manage, pay and develop their people.We are excited to introduce Dr. Shirley Davis an accomplished corporate executive, global workforce management expert, a certified leadership coach, and a master of reinvention. She brings a high-energy, high-content, and high-value message to audiences all around the world. Dr. Davis recently served as our Richmond SHRM Keynote Speaker for our  8th Annual Diversity & Inclusion Symposium, Rebuilding Mindsets Through Diversity of Thought held this past May. In our last episode, we explored wellbeing trends and several effective practices that employers and HR practitioners can act on to support employee needs and enhance their total employee experience to combat the Great Resignation.  Today we are going to continue the conversation on Rebuilding Mindsets Through Diversity of Thought. June has become an incredibly significant month in America. Companies are exploring ways to recognize Juneteenth and National Pride Month. In recognition of both, we are excited to hear from our best-selling author of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Dummies about actionable ways we can create an inclusive and diverse workplace for employees.  DEI Certificate of Mastery in “Cultivating Cultures of Inclusion, Equity, and High Performance,” August 10-12, 2022 VIRTUAL!!! Register today at https://lnkd.in/gvkXH4bX Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Dummies Get it here: https://lnkd.in/effz7XXyRichmond SHRM Voices — the podcast where HR leaders come to think bigger, lead stronger, and shape the future of work. Richmond SHRM Voices is proudly brought to you by the Richmond Society for Human Resource Management.