The Jim Stroud Podcast

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The Jim Stroud Podcast

The Jim Stroud Podcast explores what's happening now and what's happening next in the world of work, life and everything in between. Subscribe to this podcast now, so you don't miss out. And while you're at it, sign up for my newsletter - "The Recruiting Life," which delves deeper into the world of work with articles, comics and surprises every Monday. Sign up now at www.JimStroud.com // In this podcast feed you will also find archived episodes of "The Recruiters Lounge" which featured my co-host Karen Mattonen.

  1. 11/03/2023

    Don’t let employee lawsuits kill your company!

    At many organizations, the most common fear among executives is an employee lawsuit. The number of employee filings each year continues to be high with no sign of slowing down. Win or lose, defending a lawsuit by a disgruntled former employee with an attorney is costly, time-consuming, and affects all aspects of an otherwise thriving business. In today's podcast, Jim Stroud interviews Matthew Grabell, author of "The Employee Lawyer's Playbook" for a very interesting conversation that will raise the eyebrows of employers and employees alike. Tune in now. About my guest: MATTHEW R. GRABELL, ESQ. - Employee Relations Solutions (“ERS”) was founded after Mr. Grabell enjoyed a successful career as an employment attorney representing employees who felt victimized in the workplace by unlawful discrimination, harassment or retaliation. He was struck by how frequently his adversaries lost their cases (or were forced into costly settlements) due to a company’s lack of knowledge of the many legal land mines that could have easily been avoided. In 2007, he decided to switch teams in order to provide corporations with the legal weapons necessary to limit exposure altogether, while keeping costs of outside law firms down should a lawsuit be filed. ERS opens the plaintiff's play book to corporations who want to know how to protect themselves from issues BEFORE they become legal liabilities. Mr. Grabell advises corporations on a 24-hour “on-call” basis and trains managers and executives on the most common areas of liability in employment law. Mr. Grabell graduated from New York University Stern School of Business and Seton Hall Law School. Buy "The Employee Lawyer's Playbook" here: https://amzn.to/3ZMtkxn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    33 min
  2. 10/27/2023

    The Rise in Side Hustling for IVF Benefits

    The Jim Stroud Podcast is brought to you by "The Recruiting Life" newsletter: https://jimstroud.beehiiv.com In this episode, Jim Stroud chats with Shelly MacConnell – Chief Strategy Officer at Win about the rise of side hustles in order to receive fertility treatment coverage, as well as: Why working for fertility benefits rather than a paycheck has grown in popularity How the increase in side hustles shows that there is still a lack of accessibility to fertility care as many women cannot receive benefits at their primary jobs How the movement of people working for fertility support can be beneficial for businesses  What people should know before taking on a side job to receive fertility benefits and what should they ensure is included in the benefits package And more ABOUT MY GUEST Connect with Shelly MacConnell, Chief Strategy Officer at WIN via LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/shelly-macconnell-81a90425/ About WIN: WIN is the nation's leading family-building and family-support benefit management company, providing clinical, claims, financial, and administrative services. WIN is committed to improving outcomes and patient experiences through integrated women's healthcare services. Our comprehensive program encompasses fertility medical and pharmacy, egg freezing, surrogacy, and adoption services, reproductive genetic testing, behavioral health support, BIPOC and LGBTQIA+-affirming programs, parenting support, and perimenopause/menopause care coordination. WIN gives patients access to the nation's largest network of highly credentialed reproductive endocrinologists, dedicated support and advocacy via Nurse Care Advocates, and a superior digital experience that makes care support and navigation conveniently available via the WINApp. For over 25 years, WIN is proud to have helped more than 450,000 families—driving superior outcomes while reducing the total cost of care for health plans, employers, and consumers. For more information about WIN, visit https://www.winfertility.com.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    28 min
  3. 10/20/2023

    Why go to college today if AI will be doing the job tomorrow?

    Jim Stroud interviews Jean Eddy, President and CEO of American Student Assistance, about future-proofing the careers of today's college students. Pretty much, why go to college today if AI will be doing the job tomorrow? Other discussion points... The education system needs to redefine what "career success" means for today's learners Students must achieve early access to diverse career paths. Top skills students need to obtain in high school for the jobs of tomorrow Advice for parents who may be concerned about their children pursuing non-traditional educational paths or careers The broader societal impact of reshaping education and career readiness And more... This episode is brought to you by "The Recruiting Life" newsletter: https://jimstroud.beehiiv.com About today's guest: Jean Eddy, President & CEO, American Student Assistance (ASA) Jean Eddy is the President & CEO of American Student Assistance. In 2016, Jean evaluated the organization’s purpose to align ASA’s strengths with high student impact areas. During Jean’s tenure, ASA has pivoted from a 65-year history of helping students with college financing and repayment options to a new focus of helping students discover potential career paths earlier in their education journey. She shifted ASA’s focus to help kids–as early as middle school to–know themselves, know their options, and make informed choices about their education and career goals. Jean served on the Board of ASA for 20 years and spent her career in higher education holding numerous senior level positions. Jean is a prior member of the College Board, NASFAA, EASFAA, NACAC & AICAD. Jean served as a trustee for the Providence Foundation & The RI Public Expenditure Council & as president for the RI Assoc. of Student Financial Aid Admin, & Governor Baker's Commission on Digital Innovation & Lifelong Learning. Buy "Crisis Proofing Today’s Learners: Reimagining Career Education to Prepare Kids for Tomorrow’s World," here: https://www.asa.org/jean-eddys-book/ Visit American Student Assistance here: https://www.asa.org/   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    25 min
  4. 10/13/2023

    Job descriptions are dead. Long live job descriptions!

    In my interview with Scott Morris, CEO of PropulsionAI, we discuss unsuccessful return to the office policies and the evolution of the job description. The consensus? Traditional job descriptions are passe; what brings the most benefit are outcome-oriented job descriptions. Scott addresses issues related to a paradigm switch that would massively impact any recruiting organization. | This episode is brought to you by "The Recruiting Life" newsletter. Subscribe now at: https://jimstroud.beehiiv.com About my guest: Scott Morris, Co-Founder and CEO PropulsionAI www.getpropulsion.ai Scott Morris is a seasoned HR and People Operations leader with over two decades of experience in the field. His experience spans the complete range of HR disciplines. He has led People Ops in organizations ranging in size from 250 to 15,000 employees, giving him a unique perspective on the world of work. About the company: PropulsionAI is a talent management platform that emphasizes organizational fit. The company is poised to launch its maiden product, SPARC (an Intelligent Job Description Creator). Driven by Al and guided by a digital human, SPARC is a conversational Al tool that helps users quickly scope roles and then writes a complete job description, job posting, and social media posts for you. PropulsionAl's approach moves beyond traditional task oriented job descriptions, focusing on outcomes, competencies, and skills to enable alignment based on individual abilities. It empowers hiring managers directly without risk (no need for HR or compliance knowledge, ensures unbiased job postings, and fosters diverse hiring).  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    25 min
  5. 09/29/2023

    Pay Equity: Does everyone deserve the same salary?

    Jim Stroud interviews Robert Sheen, CEO of Trusaic about the state of pay equity, pay transparency, and what companies are doing to achieve pay equity. There is also some debate on if companies should pay everyone the same when some employees work harder, and are more talented, than others. | This episode is brought to you by "The Recruiting Life" newsletter. Follow it now at https://jimstroud.beehiiv.com ABOUT MY GUEST Robert Sheen is the founder and CEO of Trusaic, a leading software company focused on pay equity, DEI, and healthcare. Through Trusaic, Robert helps organizations build a better workforce so they can build a better business. Prior to Trusaic, Robert founded First Capitol Consulting in 1999, serving over 5,000 global, national, and regional companies. In 2003, he founded and chartered US Metro Bank, which is currently valued at over $1 billion. In 2006, he partnered with Intuit to develop TaxAdvantage, a tax-centric data solution for Intuit's 1.4 million customers. In addition to his work in business, Robert is a philanthropist and has served on the boards of MTV's "Rock the Vote," the University of Southern California Pacific Asia Museum, the Asian American Justice Center, and the Korean American Democratic Committee. He is a former President of the Korean American Bar Association and was honored in the "Men of L.A." by The Women's Foundation. Recently, Robert became a member of the Forbes Human Resources Council and the HR.com Advisory Board. Connect with Robert Sheen on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rsheentrusaic Learn more about Trusaic: https://trusaic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    22 min

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The Jim Stroud Podcast explores what's happening now and what's happening next in the world of work, life and everything in between. Subscribe to this podcast now, so you don't miss out. And while you're at it, sign up for my newsletter - "The Recruiting Life," which delves deeper into the world of work with articles, comics and surprises every Monday. Sign up now at www.JimStroud.com // In this podcast feed you will also find archived episodes of "The Recruiters Lounge" which featured my co-host Karen Mattonen.

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