Private equity... it’s a phrase we hear a lot these days, but what does it really mean? Gina & Turiya are joined by Gregg Kaplan, CEO of Dentologie and founder/former CEO of Redbox to break it down. Listen as we define private equity and discuss key differences & similarities between private equity and other types of companies in areas like business strategy & goals, measures of success, and leadership attributes.

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Organizations are facing increasing risks of workplace violence, information security threats, and other factors that can destabilize their business as well as create safety concerns for employees. In this episode Gina & Turiya are joined by security expert, Ken Wheatley, Founder & Principal Advisor of Royal Security Group, LLC, to discuss the steps companies can take to de-risk their business.

Listen in as they discuss recent trends and the risks they create for organizations, the role of leaders and HR professionals in proactively identifying risks and preparing their organizations to respond, and where companies can start to take the first steps in de-risking their business.

Contact Ken - Royal Security Group Website

Book referenced in episode - The Gift of Fear by Gavin De Becker

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How alike or different is the workplace across the globe? How do these similarities or differences influence HR strategies and practices? We're joined by two amazing global HR executives, Amrita Bhaumik and Martha Nelson Trott, to discuss all things global HR. Listen as we discuss the strategic, cultural, and operational considerations HR pros and leaders must consider to achive and sustain global success for people and the business.

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There's been a noticeable uptick in HR professionals transtioning to the world of fractional. Why is this the case? What is fractional and what are the pros & cons? When is fractional HR the best or worst fit for a company? Answers to these questions and more are discussed with special guest, Elles Skony, founder of Organized Chaos Consulting and the Fractional People People.

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Organized Chaos Consulting

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In the first episode of 2025, Gina & Turiya dig into the world of Design Thinking. They are joined by two pioneers of Design Thinking in the HR space, Nicole Dessain, founder of talent.imperative and author of the Design Thinking for HR newsletter, and Nancy Harris of Restart Consulting and the Intersection podcast. Listen as they breakdown what design thinking is and ways it can be used in HR to make life easier and enhance the employee experience.

Design Thinking for HR LinkedIn Newsletter

HR.Hackathon Alliance

talent.imperative inc

Book: Designing Your Life

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Where is the best place to apply for a job? Should I have the open to work banner on my LinkedIn profile? What's the secret to standing out in a crowd when there are so many applicants?

Join Gina & Turiya and their special guest as they discuss all these questions and more. We're joined by Cassie Sturdevant, AVP of Talent Acquisition at The Chartis Group, to chat about the challenging job market we're experiencing and practical, back to basics tips for job seekers.

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What first comes to mind when you hear we need more play at work? Gina and Turiya are joined by Jeff Harry, founder of Rediscover Your Play, to discuss the importance of play and psychological safety to make work suck less for humans while also enabling stronger business performance. Listen as we discuss what play at work actually means, ways companies can integrate play into the workplace, and the positive impact it has on the employee experience as well as innovation & creativity.

Jeff's Website - Rediscover Your Play
Jeff on Socials - @jeffharryplays

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Gina and Turiya first discussed burnout in a May 2019 episode titled "Burnout Intervention". Listen in as they revisit this very necessary and even more prevalent topic with special guest, Melissa Swift, VP, workforce and Organizational Change at Capgemini Invent. Melissa shares her research backed insights into what causes burnout and how organizations and individuals can recognize burnout and strategies to mitigate and address it.

Melissa's Book - Work Here Now - Think Like A Human and Build A Powerhouse Workplace

U.S. Surgeon General's Framework for Workplace Mental Health & Well-Being

NY Post Article referencing Lauri Ruettimann's book

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