44 episodes
The Corporate Shadow Dr. Ryan Giffen
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- Business
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5.0 • 30 Ratings
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Helping Bosses & Employees Build Stronger Relationships Together
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45. The Great Resignation is Empowering Employees and Why That's Beneficial for Employers
The Great Resignation is favorable for both employees and employers. This episode explores the most common reasons employees resign from their positions and how the Great Resignation empowers both employees and employers. About Dr. Ryan Giffen: With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Ryan Giffen is an expert in human relations and business culture. His career began in hospitality, leading operations and human resource departments for Fortune 500 companies. Not long after, Ryan found his passion for teaching and consulting. He earned a Ph.D. in Hospitality Management with a Human Resources focus from Iowa State University and now works as an assistant professor at California State University, Long Beach. For over a decade, he has continued to research and speak on organizational culture, relationship intelligence, and leadership effectiveness. Ryan is also the founder of Inospire, a company helping bosses and employees build stronger relationships, and the host of the Corporate Shadow Podcast. Connect with Dr. Ryan Giffen:Website (https://ryangiffen.com/)Podcast (https://www.corporateshadowpod.com/)LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rgiffen)Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/dr.giffen)Twitter (https://twitter.com/ryan_giffen)
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44. Don't Sign That Offer Letter Yet -Screening Your Future Employer
Employers screen candidates to discover whether a job applicant could jeopardize what they stand for, their reputation, and workplace safety. The same should apply to job seekers. Screening your future employer will give you the necessary knowledge and understanding of the company’s needs, potential, and weaknesses. Thus, helping you make the right decision to be part of the right organizational culture. In this episode, you’ll learn: * Why you should screen companies before applying for the job* Tips on how to run an efficient employer screeningAbout Dr. Ryan Giffen: With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Ryan Giffen is an expert in human relations and business culture. His career began in hospitality, leading operations and human resource departments for Fortune 500 companies and the like. Not long after, Ryan found his passion for teaching and consulting. He earned a Ph.D. in Hospitality Management with a Human Resources focus from Iowa State University and now works as an assistant professor at California State University, Long Beach. For over a decade, he continues to research and speak on organizational culture, relationship intelligence, and leadership effectiveness. Ryan is also the founder of Inospire, a company helping bosses and employees build stronger relationships with one another as well as the host of the Corporate Shadow Podcast. Connect with Dr. Ryan Giffen:Website (https://ryangiffen.com/)Podcast (https://www.corporateshadowpod.com/)LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rgiffen)Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/dr.giffen)Twitter (https://twitter.com/ryan_giffen)
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43. Becoming Happier at Work
Feeling unhappy with your work can decrease your motivation, productivity, and enthusiasm. You might think you are unable to do anything about how you feel at work, but there are things you could do to increase your workplace happiness and reinforce the sense of meaning. In this episode, you’ll learn: -What makes people happy at work -5 things you can do to be happier workAbout Dr. Ryan Giffen: With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Ryan Giffen is an expert in human relations and business culture. His career began in hospitality, leading operations and human resource departments for Fortune 500 companies and the like. Not long after, Ryan found his passion for teaching and consulting. He earned a Ph.D. in Hospitality Management with a Human Resources focus from Iowa State University and now works as an assistant professor at California State University, Long Beach. For over a decade, he continues to research and speak on organizational culture, relationship intelligence, and leadership effectiveness. Ryan is also the founder of Inospire, a company helping bosses and employees build stronger relationships with one another as well as the host of the Corporate Shadow Podcast. Connect with Dr. Ryan Giffen:Website (https://ryangiffen.com/)Podcast (https://www.corporateshadowpod.com/)LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rgiffen)Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/dr.giffen)Twitter (https://twitter.com/ryan_giffen)
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42. How to Excel at Work and Make the Most of Development Opportunities
It’s no surprise that 43 percent (https://www.mercer.com/content/dam/mercer/attachments/private/global-talent-trends/2021/gl-2021-gtt-usa.pdf) of companies want to increase the talent learning ecosystem, focusing on upskilling or reskilling (https://www.mercer.com/content/dam/mercer/attachments/private/global-talent-trends/2021/gl-2021-gtt-usa.pdf). However, employees should also learn how to make the most of career opportunities and advance in the workplace. In this episode, you’ll learn:* What you can do to speed up your professional development.* How to leverage growth and learning opportunities in the workplace. About Dr. Ryan Giffen: With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Ryan Giffen is an expert in human relations and business culture. His career began in hospitality, leading operations and human resource departments for Fortune 500 companies and the like. Not long after, Ryan found his passion for teaching and consulting. He earned a Ph.D. in Hospitality Management with a Human Resources focus from Iowa State University and now works as an assistant professor at California State University, Long Beach. For over a decade, he continues to research and speak on organizational culture, relationship intelligence, and leadership effectiveness. Ryan is also the founder of Inospire, a company helping bosses and employees build stronger relationships with one another as well as the host of the Corporate Shadow Podcast. Connect with Dr. Ryan Giffen:Website (https://ryangiffen.com/)Podcast (https://www.corporateshadowpod.com/)LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rgiffen)Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/dr.giffen)Twitter (https://twitter.com/ryan_giffen)
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41. How to Tell Your Boss You’re On the Brink of Burnout
85 percent (https://www.gartner.com/en/newsroom/press-releases/2021-07-09-gartner-hr-research-reveals-more-than-half-of-employees-have-experienced-significant-damage-to-their-workforce-health-since-the-start-of-the-covid-19-pandemic) of employees experience high levels of burnout, and 41 percent report a decline in work-life balance. An overwhelming number of employees reports that companies are pushing them to their limits, requiring availability beyond work hours. Thus, causing concern for complete worker burnout. In the previous episode, we discussed how you can deal with work overload and restore work-life balance. In this episode, Dr. Giffen shares 4 tips on how you tell your boss you’re on the brink of burnout.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
-4 tips on how to tell your boss you’re on the brink of burnout.
About Dr. Ryan Giffen:
With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Ryan Giffen is an expert in human relations and business culture. His career began in hospitality, leading operations and human resource departments for Fortune 500 companies and the like.
Not long after, Ryan found his passion for teaching and consulting. He earned a Ph.D. in Hospitality Management with a Human Resources focus from Iowa State University and now works as an assistant professor at California State University, Long Beach. For over a decade, he continues to research and speak on organizational culture, relationship intelligence, and leadership effectiveness.
Ryan is also the founder of Inospire, a company helping bosses and employees build stronger relationships with one another as well as the host of the Corporate Shadow Podcast.
Connect with Dr. Ryan Giffen:
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40. How to Deal with Work Overload
Overworked employees have more tasks and responsibilities than they can handle or their job role allows. They either feel intrinsic pressure to go the extra mile due to a competitive workplace atmosphere, or their managers impose these expectations on them. So, how do you deal with work overload and restore work-life balance? Here are 4 tips on how to deal with work overload. In the next episode, Dr. Giffen shares 4 tips on how you tell your boss you’re on the brink of burnout.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
* How the COVID19 Pandemic Exacerbated Burnout in Already Overworked Society
* 4 tips on how to deal with work overload
About Dr. Ryan Giffen:
With over 20 years of experience, Dr. Ryan Giffen is an expert in human relations and business culture. His career began in hospitality, leading operations and human resource departments for Fortune 500 companies and the like.
Not long after, Ryan found his passion for teaching and consulting. He earned a Ph.D. in Hospitality Management with a Human Resources focus from Iowa State University and now works as an assistant professor at California State University, Long Beach. For over a decade, he continues to research and speak on organizational culture, relationship intelligence, and leadership effectiveness.
Ryan is also the founder of Inospire, a company helping bosses and employees build stronger relationships with one another as well as the host of the Corporate Shadow Podcast.
Connect with Dr. Ryan Giffen:
Website
Podcast
LinkedIn
Instagram
Twitter
Customer Reviews
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Love his enthusiasm and passion in his voice, this will be my go to podcast to listen to on the car, especially long drives. Am fourth year college student and these were the advices that were needed to be happy at work!
Outstanding!
Ryan gives the behind the scenes to what happens behind close doors at company’s. Definitely worth a listen as you will walk away with the armor needed to protect yourself and overcome obstacles in the workplace. Thanks Ryan!
Informative and fun
Dr. Giffen excels at balancing extensive knowledge and experiences that helps inspire and build quality leaders. The integration of professionalism and levity is exactly what other podcasts lack. Episodes 26 & 31 are favorites!