Best Jessica Miller Merrell Podcasts (2024)

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HR Tech 2023: Jessica Miller-Merrell, Founder and HR Trainer/Coach at Workology 13:07

10M ago13:07

13:07

Miller-Merrell delivers an inspiring message for HR: “Be the change you want to see and challenge those around you to be inclusive and supportive.” HR has a critical role to play in workplace wellness, including leaning into conversations about domestic violence. “Normalize these topics,” she says and create systems to get employees what they need.…

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HR Tech 2023: Steve Boese, Co-founder of H3 HR Advisors | Program Chair of the 2023 HR Technology Conference & Exposition 7:38

10M ago7:38

7:38

Tune in to hear Boese review his 15 years at the HR Tech conference and the innovative ideas he’s seeing at this year’s Pitchfest, where startups bring new ideas to the fore. According to Boese, one of the top challenges for HR in 2024 is embracing technology more meaningfully. “AI can’t teach us how to love,” he says, so we must find ways to use t…

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HR Tech 2023: Robin Schooling, HR Leader and Advisor | Blogger | Host of the “DriveThru HR” podcast 11:58

10M ago11:58

11:58

Schooling takes listeners into the macro-level conversations she’s hearing at this year’s HR Technology Conference & Exposition. HR practitioners are finally showing more interest in technology, she says, but they must keep exploring ways to effectively and responsibly use those tools. Those who don’t may get left behind in 2024. Unum took its Gart…

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HR Tech 2023: Jamie Aitken, Vice President, HR Transformation at Betterworks 16:04

10M ago16:04

16:04

How can we modernize outdated performance management processes? Listen as Aitken discusses strategies to improve employee performance and in turn strengthen the performance of the company. One example: equipping managers with the tools to become more effective coaches. Unum took its Gartner Marketing Award-winning HR Trends podcast studio on the ro…

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HR Tech 2023: Heather Bussing, Employment Lawyer | Writer | Law Professor | HR Tech Speaker 14:39

10M ago14:39

14:39

Listen in as Bussing discusses pay equity and the gender gap. She shares advice from her conference session about looking at the work — comparing “skills, effort, responsibility and working conditions” — to get the pay right. To help employees thrive in 2024, she says, HR pros need to be more efficient and intentional. Unum took its Gartner Marketi…

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HR Tech 2023: Rich Lappin, Vice President, Platform Strategies at Unum Group 14:25

10M ago14:25

14:25

Fresh off his standing-room-only talk at the Workday Rising and HR Tech conference session, Lappin explores the real-time data integrations offered to Workday customers through Unum Total Leave and Unum HR Connect. Tune in to hear how the constantly changing workforce and complex compliance landscape have increased the importance of employee leave …

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HR Tech 2023: Shelley Zalis, Founder and CEO of The Female Quotient 10:10

10M ago10:10

10:10

Hear Zalis talk about the five dimensions of a well-rounded life and how to protect those “slices of the pie” to succeed in work and at home. Learn about “life-stage accommodation” and why it is so important for employers to offer inclusive policies that show empathy and care. “When purpose meets passion,” Zalis tells HR, “you are unstoppable.” Che…

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HR Tech 2023: Jason Averbook, Senior Partner and Global Leader of Digital HR Strategy at Mercer 14:40

10M ago14:40

14:40

Every HR organization is undergoing perpetual transformation. “We live in a world where change is no longer the enemy — it has to be the strategy,” Averbook says. “Building an agile muscle is a mindset HR has to have in 2024.” Listen as he explains how tools like generative AI can help us rethink everything we do if we’re ready to “perpetually unle…

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HR Tech 2023: Hebba Youssef, Chief People Officer at Workweek | Founder and Creator of “I Hate it Here” newsletter 10:29

10M ago10:29

10:29

With five generations in the workforce, HR teams are grappling with how best to support their diverse employees. Tune in to hear Youssef share advice for fostering authentic, meaningful connections that will help employees thrive as well as ways to better support women in the workforce. Swapnil Prabha, Vice President of Workforce Wellness Solutions…

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HR Tech 2023: Jeanne Achille, Founder and CEO of The Devon Group | Chair of the “Women in HR Tech Summit” at the 2023 HR Technology Conference & Exposition 11:17

10M ago11:17

11:17

Listen to Achille discuss this year’s Women in HR Tech Summit and how it has evolved to include broader diversity topics, such as pay equity and inclusion. With today’s multigenerational workforce, Achille says inclusion and belonging should be a major focus for HR in 2024. Unum took its Gartner Marketing Award-winning HR Trends podcast studio on t…

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HR Tech 2023: Dr. Jarik Conrad Vice President of Human Insights at UKG | Executive Director, UKG Workforce Institute 13:30

10M ago13:30

13:30

“People are struggling,” says Dr. Conrad. “IQ is down since the ‘70s; emotional intelligence has been going down; chronic conditions are on the rise. We need to figure this out because these are our people, our employees, our customers.” Hear why he believes HR needs to get more sophisticated at understanding people on an individual level.Erin Case…

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HR Tech 2023: Jeff Williams, Vice President, Enterprise and HR Solutions at Paychex 12:00

10M ago12:00

12:00

Along with Polly Nicholas, Senior Vice President of Unum Solutions at Unum Group, Williams explores the challenges HR will face in 2024, including the multigenerational workforce, burnout, and how “40% of employees can’t come up with $400 today.” He urges HR to be bold: “We can’t go in the boardroom meek; we need to go in with ROI and a point of vi…

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HR Tech 2023: Mark Stelzner, Founder and Managing Partner at IA 13:48

10M ago13:48

13:48

Organizations change every 90 days, says Stelzner, and transparency and consistency will be key to helping employees thrive in 2024. If organizations are open about what they do and don’t know, who they are and who they aspire to be, employees can self-direct and HR can enable. Listen to learn how HR can lean into leadership this coming year. Unum …

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HR Tech 2023: Jess Von Bank, Global Leader, Solution Provider Services at Mercer 13:39

10M ago13:39

13:39

With generative AI and cutting-edge technology, HR professionals have an opportunity to reimagine the world of work for future generations. However, Von Bank believes HR professionals must first change their mindset and become business transformation agents. Listen as she reflects on emerging technology and how HR can lead a revolution to fuel chan…

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HR Tech 2023: Stacey Harris, Chief Research Officer and Managing Partner at Sapient Insights Group 12:01

10M ago12:01

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According to Harris, the most important question for 2024 is “Do we have the data?” Hear about Sapient Insight Group’s newest research and why Harris believes transformational leave management is a key HR priority this coming year. “Don’t just do change management,” she says, “manage the change. Employees are burning out. Give your executives a rea…

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Authentic leadership in the new working world 30:29

12M ago30:29

30:29

Clare Morin speaks to Jenn Lim, bestselling author and speaker known for her work on happiness and workplace well-being, and Swapnil Prabha, Vice President of Workforce Wellness Solutions at Unum Group focusing on employee benefits and mental health. They discuss topics related to authentic leadership, mental health and workplace well-being. Authen…

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Transforming the leave experience through real-time data connectivity 22:34

1y ago22:34

22:34

By Unum

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Reinventing benefits for younger generations | Unum 33:15

1y ago33:15

33:15

New research from LIMRA and EY shows that workplaces have reached a “generational tipping point.” Millennials and Gen Z employees now make up the majority of the workforce — and are on pace to constitute 60% by 2031.1 These younger workers (42 years old and under) have different benefit preferences from the Baby Boomers and Gen X cohorts for whom b…

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Leave’s new look: 2023 trends HR should know 21:01

1+ y ago21:01

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Two new reports illustrate that employee expectations are high and getting higher. A March 2023 Unum survey shows that 87% of employers recognize that their employees expect more from them in terms of care and understanding.1 And the latest “BEAT” study from LIMRA shows that employees overwhelmingly value paid time off and other leave and insurance…

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Difference Makers Series: The care opportunity with Megan Rapinoe 32:39

1+ y ago32:39

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Megan Rapinoe is the captain of the U.S. National Women's Soccer Team, an Olympic gold medalist and two-time World Cup champion. On March 2, she was named in TIME’s 2023 Women of the Year list of extraordinary leaders working toward a more equal world. In this episode, Megan joins Unum leave expert Ellen McCann for a frank and lively discussion on …

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The Difference Makers: Belonging at Work 35:55

1+ y ago35:55

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Belonging is one of the most important aspects of the employee experience in today’s world of work. We talk to two powerful HR leaders, Khady Gaye of United Airlines and Kimberly Bowen of Unum, on how you can help create a culture of genuine care.By Unum

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The good, the bad and the ugly: Improving the employee leave experience 25:07

2y ago25:07

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Leave has never been more important to employees than it is right now. But HR has also never had more on its plate. Listen as Unum leave experts discuss the policies, practices and technology that can make the difference between a best-in-class employee leave experience and one that misses the mark, putting your attraction and retention efforts at …

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Benefit and enrollment strategies for the future of work 38:06

2y ago38:06

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Employee benefits have taken a huge leap in importance, according to two new studies from the insurance-industry research group LIMRA. Listen as LIMRA’s Kelly Landry and Unum Group’s Cindy Nevers discuss five mega trends expected to change the industry – and enrollment tips for employers to implement now. The full reports are available to LIMRA mem…

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HR Tech Conversations: Swapnil Prabha, Vice President of Digital Offerings at Unum 10:29

2y ago10:29

10:29

Swapnil stops by to talk about keeping people at the heart of HR tech. She discusses how Unum’s Behavioral Health solution centers people by being a full lifecycle solution meant for those anywhere on the mental health spectrum. And she talks about the grit HR leaders will need as the new normal of work becomes more defined. Listen to learn more.…

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HR Tech Conversations: Denise Chase, Executive Director of the Mom Project 8:22

2y ago8:22

8:22

Navigating the transition from working professional to working mom is no mean feat. Denise Chase of The Mom Project stops by to talk about her own journey, as well as how the Mom Project is changing the script and accelerating female workforce participation. Listen as she discusses best practices for getting parents back in to the workforce and inc…

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HR Tech Conversations: Adam Gordon, Co-founder, PTO Genius 9:59

2y ago9:59

9:59

Burnout is at epidemic levels in the U.S. and innovative companies are tackling this problem head-on. Adam – a winner of the HR Tech Product of the Year – discusses the deeply personal stories that led to his company’s creation. “Time off hasn’t been touched in decades,” he says. “There has to be a better way to optimize and utilize it.” Listen to …

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HR Tech Conversations: Jess Von Bank, Head of Brand and Vendor Services, Leapgen 14:20

2y ago14:20

14:20

Jess believes we currently have an opportunity to remake work on more equitable terms. Employers need to remove barriers for people – working moms being a prime example – instead of always demanding that people overcome those barriers. She believes gender and race pay gaps should be considered corporate criminal behavior. And why does she says tech…

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HR Tech Conversations: Tim Sacket, President of HRU Technical Resources 11:53

2y ago11:53

11:53

As a talent expert, Tim weighs in on the high level of venture capital investment being directed at HR tech and what it means for the future of attracting and retaining employees. Listen to hear him discuss why HR needs to improve quantitative success metrics and devise new ways to access and develop talent in a labor shortage that is not going awa…

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HR Tech Conversations: Ellen McCann, AVP of Leave Solutions and Amanda Neely, Director, Solutions at Unum 12:07

2y ago12:07

12:07

“Employee leave needs to be revolutionized,” says Ellen McCann. Listen to this acclaimed national thought leader as Amanda Neely presents some key questions employers have about leave. We cover the vital importance of employee education, how digital access allows employees to do their own scenario planning, and how tech opens up holistic experience…

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HR Tech Conversations: Robin Schooling, podcast host of DriveThru HR 25:52

2y ago25:52

25:52

As a talent strategist in this tight labor market, Robin gives her insights on finding ways to encourage internal mobility and expanding the candidate pool by looking at skills instead of job descriptions. And why is Robin skeptical of candidate-matching software? Listen to find out.By Unum

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HR Tech Conversations: Polly Nicholas, Senior Vice President and Head of Solutions, and Rich Lappin, AVP of HR Connect Solutions at Unum 9:45

2y ago9:45

9:45

Why is an insurance carrier at Workday Rising? Rich and Polly relate how Unum was the first carrier to become a software partner with Workday®, allowing the two systems to directly exchange data in real time without file feeds. Listen to learn how Unum HR Connect helps Workday users reclaim time spent on benefits administration, leave management an…

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HR Tech Conversations: Steve Boese, HR Technology Conference Co-chair and Co-founder of H3 HR Advisors 13:19

2y ago13:19

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The HR Tech conference is no longer about the latest gadget – it’s about the end results. Listen as Steve discusses how businesses can draw a straight line from employee well-being to increased productivity, talent retention and absenteeism reduction – with programs and software that create huge impacts for employees and their families alike. He al…

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HR Tech Conversations: Kathi Enderes, Senior Vice President of Research, The Josh Bersin Company 16:40

2y ago16:40

16:40

The conference saw the release of new research from The Josh Bersin Company: The Global Workforce Intelligence Project. Kathi discusses such findings as the looming shortage of nurses, with insights on improving the employee experience to keep nurses in their jobs. And what creative solution is Amazon employing to help solve the shortage? Listen to…

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Welcome to HR Tech Conversations 0:37

2y ago0:37

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Clare talks us through what's coming from our recent interviews at the HR Technology Conference 2022 in Las Vegas.By Unum

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HR Tech Conversations: Jason Averbook, CEO and Co-founder of LeapGen, and Polly Nicholas, Senior Vice President and Head of Solutions at Unum 23:39

2y ago23:39

23:39

In the new world of work, “being human” has never been more important. Employers sit at the center of the families and communities they serve, and it's an exciting time to see how the prioritization of workers can help fuel humanity at scale. Listen as Jason and Polly discuss the importance of infusing humanity into the digital world of work, while…

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Inflation and supporting employee wellbeing 27:36

2y ago27:36

27:36

The swift rise in inflation and worries about a potential recession have taken a financial and emotional toll on employees. In this episode, financial and wellbeing experts — Martha Leiper, Carl Gagnon and Laurie Mitchell — share their insights about what’s driving inflation and the practical steps organizations can take to support the people that …

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How to (really) listen to your employees 26:52

2y ago26:52

26:52

The pandemic didn’t create the need for workplace transformation, but it definitely accelerated it. Listen as two experts in industrial organizational psychology discuss the importance of creating an employee experience that fulfills the evolving needs of the 21st-century worker, and how purposeful employee listening can have a powerful effect on a…

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Attract, retain, protect: Supporting people in the new world of work 40:50

2+ y ago40:50

40:50

In the first episode of season two of the HR Trends podcast, Clare Morin speaks to Brian Kropp, Chief of Research and Distinguished Vice President at Gartner, and Polly Nicholas, Senior Vice President and Head of Solutions at Unum Group, about the fundamental shifts happening in HR and how business leaders who respond to the holistic needs of their…

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How COVID-19 has accelerated the future of work 30:14

2+ y ago30:14

30:14

To close out the first season of the HR Trends podcast, Clare Morin welcomes futurist Ravin Jesuthasan, co-author of the new book Work without Jobs, and Greg Till, EVP and Chief People Officer of Providence Health Systems. They discuss how the pandemic has accelerated ten years of transformation in two years, and what the future holds for workers a…

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What’s next now that OSHA has withdrawn the Emergency Temporary Standard? 11:53

2+ y ago11:53

11:53

On the heels of the Supreme Court’s stay of the private employer vaccine mandate, OSHA has withdrawn its Emergency Temporary Standard (ETS) while it works on a permanent rule. In the meantime, employers remain responsible for keeping employees safe from COVID-19 at work. Ellen McCann joins guest host Nate Smith to discuss this latest development. O…

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Does the latest Supreme Court ruling halt all vaccine requirements? Not by a long shot. 17:02

2+ y ago17:02

17:02

What should employers know about federal COVID-19 vaccine and testing mandates, after the January 13 Supreme Court ruling? Legal expert Ellen McCann walks HR listeners through the current status of the three federal mandates and what employers should do now to ensure a safe workplace. Background: The three federal mandates. They are (1) the Occupat…

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Behavioral Health 21:20

2+ y ago21:20

21:20

To ring in the new year, CEOs from the American Psychological Association and MaineHealth join host Clare Morin to discuss why investing in behavioral health in 2022 is not just good for your employees but also good for your business. Key Takeaways The psychological fallout of the pandemic has only just begun. The pandemic unleashed a tsunami of st…

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Updates on the federal vaccine mandate 24:09

3y ago24:09

24:09

As a follow-up to Episode 34 on the federal vaccine mandate, Unum employment law and compliance expert Ellen McCann joins guest host Nate Smith with updates for employers on OSHA’s most recent guidance, outlining what employers need to know, what clarifications occurred with OSHA’s guidance and important timelines to consider.* - Employers with 100…

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Strategies to increase engagement this enrollment season 20:47

3y ago20:47

20:47

Enrollment season is upon us – and perhaps has never been more important. There is an increased demand for better benefits, and an enrollment experience that integrates innovative technology with authentic, individualized and human connection. In this episode, HR technology and enrollment experts share their top recommendations, including: Personal…

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The President’s vaccine mandate 16:10

3y ago16:10

16:10

The President’s vaccine mandate Employment law and compliance expert Ellen McCann explores what we know about the President’s vaccine mandate so far. She discusses which employees are covered, how the mandate will be implemented, prospects for litigation and what it all means for employers.By Unum, Ellen McCann

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Best practices for behavioral health at work 19:28

3y ago19:28

19:28

The pandemic continues to disrupt daily lives as the Delta variant of COVID-19 sweeps through the country. The rate of stress-related disorders has also started to rise again amid ongoing unpredictability. In this episode, we speak to two behavioral health experts on how employers can best support employees this fall. Employers play a vital role in…

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How to modernize your leave program 12:32

3y ago12:32

12:32

Tech is transforming every aspect of today’s business world, and this now includes leave and absence management. In this episode, two of Unum’s top leave experts discuss how innovations have and will continue to fundamentally transform the employee and employer experience. A perfect storm for today’s HR teams. Changing conditions have been building…

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Benefits education with year-round communication 20:18

3y ago20:18

20:18

As we move into a tight labor market in the second half of 2021, organizations will need a strong employee benefits messaging strategy to recruit and retain talent. However, for this strategy to work, organizations must educate their workforce about their benefits offering. In this podcast episode, Chris Bernadine, Sr., Chief Enrollment Officer at …

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Leave, the ADA and return to work 12:49

3+ y ago12:49

12:49

Unum employment law experts Daris Freeman and Tamika Newson join Clare Morin in the HR Trends studio to update employers on legal considerations for leave, the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) and other issues as employees begin returning to offices and worksites after the pandemic. Challenges from rise of remote/hybrid work: Most leave laws d…

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How employers can respond to the mental health crisis 23:13

3+ y ago23:13

23:13

Listen in as Dr. Philip Levendusky of the world-renowned McLean Hospital joins Unum’s Swapnil Prabha, to discuss the worsening mental health crisis in the U.S. and how innovative employer behavioral health programs can help remove the barriers to care. A continuing trend. Mental health issues have been on the rise for the past five years. [2:18] Ge…

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