There's recently been a buzz surrounding the idea of offering employees unlimited vacation, in part thanks to companies like Virgin and Netflix touting how well it works, and why it's mutually beneficial for workers and employers. Bruce Elliot, manager of compensation and benefits for the Society of Human Resource Management (SHRM), discusses the details of unlimited time off. Bruce explains to Tim Muma how it can be effect...
Though it's often listed as one of the more important traits, ethical behavior in the workplace and in business is often questioned. Among all the fields, however, ethics may be most vital in journalism as people put their trust in what is said and written. Robert Drechsel, Director of Center for Journalism Ethics at the University of Wisconsin, gives Tim Muma the inside scoop on how stories are chosen, discussed and placed...
Millions of fans across the US spend tons of time, money and passion on professional sports franchises across multiple leagues (e.g. MLB, NFL, NBA, NHL). With some teams looking to move, and other cities trying to keep its current club with a state-of-the-art stadium or arena, many begin to wonder what actual financial impact these franchises have on each city. Sports economist Victor Matheson is a recognized expert on the...
High quality leadership is vital to the long-term success of a business or a team within an organization. Many people are concerned that truly great leaders are lacking across all types of industries, and the negative impact it could have. Ben Slater, head of marketing for Seed.jobs, runs through a handful of reasons leadership appears short on excellence. He explains to Tim Muma what can be done to attract great men and wo...
What success looks like to person A and person B could be very different, but one must consider if their ideals surrounding success are outdated, and the impact those outdated ideals can have on a career. Katherine Burik, Speaker, Author, and Career Coach with Interview Doctor, joins the show to share how your outdated definition is holding you back, and what you can do to change it.
Before you decide to make a career change, or before someone else decides for you, you should be risk proofing your career. It’s important to consider that at some point in your career – you’re going to be a piece of paper competing against other pieces of paper. Risk proofing your career can make your piece of paper look the best in a stack. Dustin McKissen, Director of Operations at Metacred, joins the show to share sever...
The way people think, communicate and act continues to evolve, and many of those changes revolve around the group labeled "Millennials." These individuals are creating and running more organizations now, so there needs to be an adjustment to work with them at the higher levels. Joel Citron, Managing Director and Co-CEO at Tenth Avenue Holdings, applies 30 years of management and investment experience to help everyone involv...
Have you ever seen a cookie decorated in such a way that it looks like artwork? Amber Spiegel, owner of SweetAmbs cookie studio, teaches individuals how to create works of art out of cookies – they look so beautiful, you feel guilty eating them! Amber Spiegel joins the show to share her passion for cookie decorating and teaching. Tune in to find out more!
Networking can be a critical piece to helping you build your brand. Usually people only think of networking as a tool for their job search but, that’s not the only time networking can be useful. It can be a critical piece to helping you build your brand in your current industry, or in a new one that you want to transition to. Join host Cady Chesney and guest Hallie Crawford, founder of “Create Your Career Path” and certifie...
There are many benefits for children playing youth sports, including exercise, learning to work as a team, and dealing with the ups and downs of success and failure. Kevin Kniffin, a behavioral scientist at Cornell University, was part of a group studying the effects of youth sports on one's career as an adult, particularly in the area of leadership. Kevin explains to Tim Muma how employers view former athletes, and why ind...