This CEO tells his new hires that cultivating their temperament is just as important as honing their technical skills. Austin Ramirez, President and CEO of Husco International, a privately-owned company specializing in hydraulic and electro-mechanical control systems, is the featured guest in this Ruch Riffs episode.  Ramirez openly shares his views on work-from-home versus work-from-office, including what it takes to build a cohesive workplace culture.  This high-energy podcast is six minutes long and packed full of leadership insights.

Ruch Riffs: An Employer Brand Podcast

CEO Shares What it Takes to Build a Cohesive Workplace

Lisa Buckingham,  EVP, Global Head of AIG Enterprise Design & Life and Retirement Separation Initiatives for AIG, and and Susan Quakenbush, Chief Human Resources Officer for Vonage, are innovative human resources leaders forging new ground with their passion for connecting with others, authenticity and compassion. In this fast-paced Ruch Riffs episode, Lisa and Susan delve into many of the leadership qualities that set great leaders apart. 

What Makes a Great Leader? Hear from Two Top HR Executives

Darren Hawkins, CEO of Yellow, formerly YRC Worldwide, one of this country’s top freight trucking firms, went on the road to connect with more than 300 company leaders and share his strategic vision for 2021. In this Ruch Riff’s podcast, listen to Darren tell the story of how this helped re-energize and reignite the organization. Pat Nazmetz, former XEROX CHRO and Yellow board member, also weighs in on the impact of this initiative. Hear more from Darren and Pat in this fast-moving, 5-minute podcast.  

Trucking Company CEO Takes to the Road to Connect and Engage

As organizations went through an immense amount of change in 2020, there were leaders who stood out because they found innovative ways to connect with their workforce. I talked to many of those leaders and am sharing highlights in this first Ruch Riffs podcast of 2021. Seven leaders reveal seven ways they differentiated their organizations through reinvention, humanness, empathy and purpose -- all in seven minutes. I believe their message of connectedness will be even more important this year as leaders adapt to new norms.  I found these leaders inspirational and hope you do too. 

People Leaders Offer Path Forward

Our country’s top CHROs get that people really matter, are building cultures that care for the human being and are finding creative ways to communicate with people, wherever they work. In this Ruch Riffs podcast, Mike Myatt, author, leadership coach and Chairman of N2Growth, talks about the organization’s new list of top 25 CHROs and what makes them exemplary. He dives into how leaders such as Lisa Buckingham, EVP and Chief People, Place and Brand for Lincoln Financial Group, are making a difference.

Author & Leadership Coach Reveals What Makes Top CHROs Stand Apart

If remote work is leaving your organization&apos;s workforce feeling disconnected, music can help bring them together. In this quick, 8-minute Ruch Riffs podcast, hear from Deborah DeVerna, Chief People Officer for Octave Group, on how music in the workplace engages and connects. Survey data shows that 90 percent of workers perform better with music, so her company has gotten creative by hosting virtual concerts and encouraging employees to share playlists they enjoy. Working with local musicians is one way companies can incorporate music into the workplace culture. Music, she says, has a huge impact on engagement.

Getting Creative: Music Engages a Workforce in the Office or at Home

Employees are hungry to be heard during this COVID-19 crisis and Lincoln Financial Group is taking bold steps to gather feedback and act on it. In this episode, Kate Feather, Lincoln Financial Group&apos;s VP of Culture & Engagement, speaks candidly about the company’s approach to listening, responding and circling back with the company’s 11,000 employees on actions taken. Hear more about leadership&apos;s commitment to staying in sync with employees now and as the company plans for a return to the office. 

Listen and Respond: Lincoln Financial Group Acts on Employee Feedback

Peter Zeihan, renowned geopolitical analyst, author and speaker, says big changes are coming for U.S. businesses as a result of the coronavirus epidemic and collapse of the supply chain in China. In this episode, recorded March 11th, Zeihan gives his take on changes in the global economic system, the long-term impact on service and manufacturing industries and how the coronavirus might affect the upcoming presidential election.

Coronavirus Means Companies Will Be Forced to Work Differently with Peter Zeihan

Pat Nazemetz, former CHRO of Xerox and current Board Member and career coach, discusses the concept of the &apos;The Good Workplace&apos; – "the work needs to be good and the workplace needs to be good."  Pat shares advice on how to foster a &apos;good workplace,&apos; including the need to provide employees with meaningful work and opportunities to grow. 

Insights From A Top HR Leader: Why Employee Engagement Starts With Meaningful Work

In this Ruch Riffs episode, Frank Krejci, President and CEO of STRATTEC Security Corp., an award-winning, global automotive supplier, reveals ways he works to build employee engagement through innovation and creativity. Each month, Frank selects seven employees from all levels of the business and shares a family style lunch with them. These gatherings give employees an opportunity to hear from the CEO and ask questions in a comfortable and intimate setting.

A Simple but Effective Format for Building Employee Engagement with Frank Krejci

Join Will Ruch, employer branding expert, and other human resources and marketing pros as they share their stories, ideas and advice on building your workplace brand. Gain actionable tips from industry leaders on finding and retaining talent, your most valuable resource.

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