NOW of Work
Episodes
Last Digital Meetup of 2023 & Looking Forward in 2024
15 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Our Now of Work Digital Meetup hosts Jason Averbook and Jess Von Bank, closed out our last digital meetup of 2023 with our NOW Community. Along with ...
2023 Wrapped: Industry Analysts Sum It Up
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You know how Spotify Wrapped is where Spotify listeners dive into their top listening moments of the year? We had our own version! We shared our own...
The Future of Our Multigenerational Workforce
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Consider this unprecedented scenario: the workforce now encompasses five distinct generations simultaneously. There's a pervasive market obsession...
How HR Tech Providers Can Win the Market in 2024
17 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
So much of the innovation happening in the HR Tech space is about new ways of working. You can't just "shop for AI" and get the organiza...
Unlocking the Future of Work with Community-Powered Hiring
10 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Did anyone pay attention to the HR Technology Conference & Exposition's Pitchfest winners?The big winner digitally consolidates 401(k) plans. ...
Head & Heart: The Art of Modern Leadership
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Before you listen to this epsidoe, give yourself 5 minutes to read an incredible story. One of the defining moments of the Afghanistan War occurred i...
Are Skills Considered More Valuable Than Credentials?
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Averbook and Jess Von Bank are back in action and they were so happy to catch up with our Now of Work community. The past couple of months of c...
UNLEASH World Recap With Special Guest Co-host David Green
20 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
UNLEASH World is a wrap, and it was a vibrant display of community, learning and innovation. Teeming with content, rich with innovative voices, and a ...
Inside look at UNLEASH World with Founder & CEO, Marc Coleman
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to our conversation with Marc Coleman, Founder and CEO of UNLEASH, to learn all about the behind the scenes of UNLEASH conferences.
Leading With Vulnerability
29 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"People don’t want to be perceived as being weak or incompetent. Think about that for a moment. Of course if you show up to work every day talk...
Onboarding & Ongoing
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The origin story of making this episode happen all started with a social media thread. This one, in fact: https://bit.ly/3RvUNBE Industry advisor, St...
Flexible Benefits for the Modern Workplace
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
A platform that gives employees the freedom and flexibility to choose the type of benefits that they want to fit their own personal needs? Sign us up...
Transportation Itself Is a Vehicle to Opportunity
08 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We talk a big game when it comes to workforce experience, culture, and employment opportunities. But for vast portions of the world's potential la...
Women in HR Tech Summit — Exclusive Preview
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Headed to HR Technology Conference on Oct 10-13? Still on the fence? Reason #117 to go (you could say #1 reason): The Women in HR Technology Sum...
Imagine if We Used AI for Good in Our Work Lives
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone is talking about AI– how to use it, what jobs it might do, and who or what tasks it might replace. Like any tool, it has the potential to f...
A Special Industry Retirement Farewell for Lexy Martin
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't call it retirement. Lexy Martin said that she's simply 'redirecting.' "I can't stand the word 'retire' and I...
How Employee Listening Tools Can 'Nudge' Positive Behavior Change in the Workforce
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today's Digital Meetup, we talked about the Perceptyx and Hum acquisition and what it means for the future of the employee experience. Jess Von...
What Happens When AI Meets Recruiting, Meets Social Media?
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jess Von Bank and I introduced Sam Beiler to our interactive chat. Sam is the CEO/ Co-founder of Boostpoint, which uses AI to target and place hig...
DEI Work Isn’t Done in a Silo
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"My parents were born to sharecroppers in Southern Georgia. (They) would have to miss school to pick cotton during harvest season. I saw these me...
How to Be More Transparent, Realistic, and to Be a Better as Storytelling as HR Tech Vendors and Consumers
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Kate Graham joined us as our special guest co-host on this episode of our NOW Digital Meetup. Kate has an incredible track record providing clear vo...
Driving Transformation in the Healthcare Industry
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Driving transformation in any organization is a journey, even an uphill battle. Driving transformation in an industry absolutely begging for disruptio...
The Impact of Generative AI on the Job Market, and What the Future Holds
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Wonder what the future of work holds? Nela Richardson, Chief Economist at ADP and co-head of the ADP Research Institute, alongside Marcus Buckingham, ...
How Intelligent Communication Boosts Efficiency & Productivity, Making It Easier for Employees to Perform
23 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you read every email you get from your employer and HR department? Imagine if you got a text notification instead at the beginning of your shift? B...
Data analytics, Generative AI, & HR analytics with Adam Binnie, CPO of Visier Inc.
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We welcomed Adam Binnie, Visier's Chief Product Officer, to our Digital Meetup! Visier unleashed some amazing new product announcements recently,...
Utilizing Human Potential and Digital Strategy Tools in the Now of Work
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Brooks, Founder & CEO of PILOT Inc. joined our Jason Averbook JESS VON BANK to share the pros & cons of #remoteworking and how he c...
Innovation in Workforce Management
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I welcomed Luc Hédou, CEO of Workaxle, to discuss the latest innovation in Workforce Management. Innovation in Workforce Management? It's true...
Q&A on HR, HR Tech, Employee Experience and More!
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Today my co-host, Jess Von Bank and I discussed the industry news of the week during our live, unscripted show. We will also checked in with our amaz...
Utilizing Talent Acquisition Tech Platforms to Diversify Hiring Pools
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you craving community and inspiration? Jess Von Bank and I talk all things HR, HR Tech, and humanizing work. We also had a little surprise in st...
Adapting to the Ever-Changing DEIB in the Now of Work
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The new Now of Work is constantly changing. With people at the heart of the workforce, they make global work and productivity churn at a rapid pace....
#UNLEASHAmerica Recap & Today's Now of Work!
28 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dazzling. Innovative. Memorable. This week our team attended #UNLEASHAmerica in Las Vegas and we had a wonderful experience. Jess Von Bank and I spi...
How Leaders Can Find, Develop and Retain the Best Talent Using 3 Ps: Purpose, People & Process
21 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
"Human Capital is not some subset of 'HR.' It’s less about process and more about people, the culture they desire, and a vested commitm...
What Should Unconditional Empathy Look Like at Work??
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
There is no shortage of leadership coaches, keynote speakers, motivational platforms, and business books teaching us about how to better connect with ...
What Does It Really Take for Leaders to Create a Workplace That Is Welcoming to All?
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How do some companies create dynamic, inclusive work cultures, while others struggle to connect? What does it really take for leaders to create a work...
The Power of Bringing Your Full, Authentic Self to the Workplace!
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This latest episode was recorded on March 31, International Transgender Day of Visibility. It is also the day that our friend, Sarah Reynolds, a leade...
Progress in the Making: McDonald's Commitment to Diversity!
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Progress in the making: McDonald's commitment to diversity has stretched for decades. They went international in 1967. In 1968, their first restau...
"Show Me The Money!"
18 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's all about the green. Jess Von Bank and I are joined by two industry experts: Jason Corsello, Founder and General Partner at Acadian Ventur...
Community "Be Real" Session
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As leaders we might be okay alone, but we're much more powerful when we work together. We started our Friday Digital Meetups in 2020 to do just that, ...
Leapgen has joined Mercer!
03 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Here we GROW! You may have heard our big news. Leapgen has joined Mercer US. Our new name is Mercer | Leapgen! The Press Rel...
Employer Branding: Why does it only matter in a candidate-driven market?
24 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
James Ellis is a world-renowned expert on employer brand on a mission to create 1 million employer brand thinkers! It would take a former digital mark...
How to Build a Sustainable DEIB Practice, Celebrate Proof of Progress, and Move the Needle on Diversity
17 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Denise Caleb, President of Human Resource Standards Institute (HRSI), joined Jess Von Bank and Ryan Malkes, our Senior Consultant and Services Inn...
How HR Can Help With Career Planning, Internal Mobility & the Job Market
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We learn something great from her every time we talk! On this Now of Work episode, we welcome Anne Sample. Anne is the CEO of Navigate Forward, an org...
FUEL 2023: Kickoff Event Recap!
03 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
BIG THANKS to everyone who joined us at FUEL this week! You helped make our 2023 kickoff event for HR leaders a big success! Our team was ex...
Networking, Cutting-edge Research, & Transformative Client Success Stories.
27 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Counting down to FUEL! There are just 4 more days until our team goes LIVE to share 12 powerhouse sessions designed to give HR leaders like you the to...
A FUEL 2023 Sneak Peak with Alex Zea, Kyle Holliday, and Aziza Young - Digital Meetup Series
20 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With less than 2 weeks away from FUEL, our 2023 kickoff event designed to give HR leaders, like you, the tools to make your functions more digital in ...
HR Tech Industry Updates with Jeanne Achille - Digital Meetup Series
13 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We are just over a month away from the Spring HR Tech Conference! Can you believe it? Registration opens on February 15, and the online conference kic...
A Look Into 2023 with Jason Corsello - Digital Meetup Series
06 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Happy 2023! We hope that your New Year is off to a productive start. Jess Von Bank and Jason Averbook couldn't wait to reconnect with the community du...
2022’s End of Year Market Analysis with Scott Berg - Digital Meetup Series
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The countdown is upon us! We're just about two weeks away from 2023. During this Digital Meetup, we close out 2022 with an HR and HR Tech market wrap....
A 2022 Wrap-Up with Our Now of Work Community - Digital Meetup Series
09 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With just 3 weeks left of 2023, Jason and Jess check in with the community to see how 2022 has been for them. What have they enjoyed the most about th...
Prioritizing Talent Strategy Agility with Brian Wilkerson - Digital Meetup Series
02 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Cautious optimism is the name of the game when it comes to organizations preparing for 2023. As we step into the last month of the year, we're all abo...
The Value of Giving Thanks in the Workplace with Derek Irvine - Digital Meetup Series
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In less than a week, many people here in the U.S. will gather around their dinner table with food, family, and friends to celebrate Thanksgiving. The ...
The Importance of Sparking Change at Work with Dan Riley - Digital Meetup Series
11 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We don't have to go alone. When we think of change at work, Dan Riley encourages us to think of change as a team sport. "It's a long-game mindset. It ...
How Data Can Help Your Employees Thrive at Work with Serena H. Huang, Ph.D. - Digital Meetup Series
04 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week saw a Tale of Two Leaders, and the contrast could not be more stark. “Why is small talk even legal,” Elon Musk tweeted as workers began ...
Employee Experience: It’s More Than Just a Headcount… with Steve Goldberg - Digital Meetup Series
28 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do we shift from counting people to making people count? We were so thrilled to have Steve Goldberg as our featured guest on this Digital Meetup! ...
They’re Back! Key Takeaways from Recent HR Tech Shows with Jess and Jason - Digital Meetup Series
21 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
From Minneapolis, to Paris, to Vegas! Jess and Jason are back from their #HRTech show travels. During this meetup, they share their recent insights fr...
Special Guest Hosts Alex Zea & Ryan Malkes Discuss Shifts in Hiring, Talent, and the Job Market - Digital Meetup Series
14 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The job market is undoubtedly different today than it was two years ago. But what exactly has changed? How do these vast transformations impact hiring...
Joining Forces with Our Brains with Lauren Waldman, The Learning Pirate - Digital Meetup Series
07 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How has the pandemic impacted well-being at work? We take a deeper look by examining brain power on this live Digital Meetup with Laure...
Burnout, Hustle Culture, and the Call for a New Normal with SPOTLYFE - Digital Meetup Series
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We love HR Technology Conference & Exposition's annual Pitchfest. It's a great opportunity to give spotlight and stage to new innov...
HR Tech Conference Recap with Harry West - Digital Meetup Series
23 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We can't believe that HR Tech Conference was just last week! Our team is still riding high after the amazing energy at the conference and all of the g...
Talking 'Zero-Wasted Potential' with Siobhan Savage LIVE from HR Tech - Digital Meetup Series
16 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we wrapped up our week at HR Tech Conference with lots of smiles and gratitude. It was a wonderful week reconnecting with many of our frien...
Talking the needs of technology in the now of work with Steven Hunt - Digital Meetup Series
09 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There's so much talk about building future ready organizations, but how do we know what the future looks like and build for it with intention? Underst...
Humanization and Digital Disruption Trends in the Workplace with Don Weinstein - Digital Meetup Series
26 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Want a strong finish to your work week? Then take a listen! We had the opportunity to welcome Don Weinstein, Chief Product & Technology&nbs...
A Closer Look into Today's HR World with Lisa Buckingham - Digital Meetup Series
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What does the CHRO of the future look like? We all know that the pandemic has stretched us in unforeseen ways; requiring leaders to take on different ...
The Importance of a Talent Strategy with Jerome Ternynck - Digital Meetup Series
12 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do we humanize work in this historic labor market? We can start by rethinking how we work, where we work, and how valuable of a role talent plays ...
Changing Work for Good with Meg Bear - Digital Meetup Series
05 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Meg Bear has the same mission we embrace: change work for good. But to change it for the better in long-term and sustainable ways, we have to be willi...
Championing Change in the Now of Work with Pat Wadors - Digital Meetup Series
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“Every time I change jobs, I try to change industries so I have to change how I think.” Pat Wadors' growth mindset aligns with how succe...
Real Takes on HR Tech with Josh Bersin - Digital Meetup Series
22 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Renowned global industry analyst Josh Bersin joined us for a powerful and real conversation about the global market, the labor economy, technology inv...
Talent Mobility Solutions with Tracey Parsons - Digital Meetup Series
15 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You know your people WANT to stay… right?! The Great Resignation happened because good talent is restless, and should be. They care a whole l...
Talking TECH Solutions for the Workforce with Ray Nunn and Reid McLaughlin of Covalence Consulting - Digital Meetup Series
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Take a listen to a lively community conversation about TECH! We've never had better technology at our fingertips, and that includes solutions for the...
Taking on a New Events Perspective with Kathryn Frankson - Digital Meetup Series
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The world of events doesn't look like it did before, but what will return, what's changed, and what's BETTER? The physical event business has already ...
Building Cultures of Connection with Chris Rollins - Digital Meetup Series
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Leadership is never easy. It demands all of you. We talk a lot about bringing our whole selves to work, leading with empathy, the power of authenticit...
Supporting Caregivers in the Workplace with Lindsay Jurist-Rosner - Digital Meetup Series
17 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
75% of the workforce face some kind of caregiving responsibility. 83% of those use sick or leave time to provide care, and here’s the real kicker: 9...
Automate to Humanate with Josh Zywien - Digital Meetup Series
10 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Automate to humanate! We say this often at Leapgen. When we talk about automate to humanate, we’re talking about giving everyone the experience they...
Future-fitting your Workforce with Lorna Hagen - Digital Meetup Series
03 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to BEST DEPLOYING PEOPLE against WHAT THE BUSINESS NEEDS, most employers would admit they’re behind the eight ball. We hire, develop, ...
The Ins and Outs of this year's HR Systems Survey with Stacey Harris - Digital Meetup Series
27 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Energy and innovation have been bubbling in the HR Tech space for the past few years. What's next? We were thrilled to be joined by one of the most br...
The Future of Talent Acquisition with Molly Weaver - Digital Meetup Series
20 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The conversation around the future of talent: attraction, acquisition and retention strategies, how to be more strategic and proactive around hiring, ...
Remote Work is Happening NOW with Chris Herd - Digital Meetup Series
13 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"Companies that embrace remote work will replace every company that doesn’t.” This is the hill Chris Herd, CEO of Firstbase will die on, and we ca...
Rebranding & Repositioning the People Function with Jill Katz, Founder & Chief People Officer of Assemble
10 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“The resources in our organization are the PEOPLE, that is what our human resources are.” The last few years of pandemic life set the stage for b...
Mental Health in the Workplace with Natasha Bowman - Digital Meetup Series
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
TW // suicide, trauma This conversation addresses mental illness and attempted suicide. If you or someone you know is suicidal, please contact your p...
Talent Transformation in the Now of Work with Adam Gordon & Susan Vitale of iCIMS - Digital Meetup Series
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There are lots of opportunities to address perceived talent shortages and close workforce gaps. One big opportunity is tightening up your talent funne...
Employee Experience in the Now of Work with Ben Whitter
26 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How do we really humanize and bring employee experience to life in the #NOWofWork? More than ever, we need to continue to deliver a positive workforce...
Neurodiversity at Work, honoring Autism Acceptance Month - Digital Meetup Series
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What do neurodiverse people need to feel welcome, be treated fairly, and celebrated at work? Often when most think about workplace diversity, rac...
Turning People Data Into Stories with Joseph Ifiegbu-Digital Meetup Series
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Joseph Ifiegbu comes to today's Now of Work Digital Meetup with stories to tell: how he discovered HR Analytics, his early days at the forefront ...
How Women of Color Can Redefine Power with Deepa Purushothaman
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The workplace is supposed to be neutral. "If you work hard you're going to rise, and that's all you need to do is put your head down and work, and all...
People Want to be SEEN, Not Managed-Digital Meetup Series
25 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Friday! How would you describe your work week? Need to refuel or get inspired? Want to share your wins or challenges? We are here! Enjoy the tra...
The HR Tech Community Helps Ukraine-Digital Meetup Series
18 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This is one of the most important Digital Meetups that we've hosted to date! Today Jess and Jason have the opportunity to speak with two incredib...
Things Don't Have to Be Perfect for You to Be Content with Cy Wakeman-Digital Meetup Series
11 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
How can we restore sanity at work? Plain and simple—ditch the drama! Foster wellness and collective genius. Sounds simple, right? But can we make it...
Life's Messy, Live Happy with Cy Wakeman
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Once referred to as "the secret weapon to restoring sanity in the workplace," Cy Wakeman is not your average leader. The New York Times Best-Selling A...
LIFE Tech with George LaRocque - Digital Meetup Series
04 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There's a big shift in HR Tech. The solutions are no longer about HR, they are about work, life, people — how we function and thrive. HR is learning...
Voices of Hope: Special Panel Session, Digital Meetup Series-Torin Ellis, Jackye Clayton, Shaun Peet, Michael Metcalf Jr.
25 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There’s lots to celebrate, and also a lot to hold each other accountable for in today's workforce. You may have remember seeing a lot of organizatio...
Awesome People Leaders with Heather Polivka
23 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Why are people leaving their jobs in droves? It's the top question asked since the start of The Great Resignation. Many answers have been given, but t...
Special 100th Digital Meetup: LOVE + WORK with Marcus Buckingham, Musical Guest - The Brothers Koren
18 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Now over 16,000 people strong, TODAY our Now of Work community will celebrate something special. It's our 100th Digital Meetup! Our weekly meet...
Signal-and-Response at Scale with James Kelley at qChange - Digital Meetup Series
11 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We might overcomplicate a few things - like feedback. You know, how a message is received. How leadership communication is distilled and delivered. Le...
The Business of Gratitude with Rosette Cataldo, Workhuman
09 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A lot of employees are leaving their roles because they don't feel seen. They don't feel like they're getting help with career development or growth, ...
Work-Life Integration with Spotlyfe's Josh Schwede - Digital Meetup Series
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We couldn’t help but notice an exciting launch this week. Spotlyfe, we see you! In fact, we hope this keeps trending; show us more solutions employe...
Fulfillment at Work with Aaron Hurst
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our relationship to work has shifted from “work for me or die,” to the power of a collective voice, to individual employees gaining power to meet ...
Register for Fuel - Digital Meetup Series with Madeline Laurano
21 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Friday! We've got a great chat lined up for you on today's Digital Meetup, and an opportunity for you to learn how to redesign work in 2022. Jes...
Caregivers, WE SEE YOU! Digital Meetup Series with Susan Van Klink
14 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Every family caregiver you know is so over it. Juggling work, life, distance learning, Covid closures and exposures, Covid itself, their own wellbeing...
Curiosity at Work with Dr. Diane Hamilton
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone is talking about the business of change and transformation. What does it take to get an organization from point A to B during these changing ...
10 Key Themes in the NOW of Work - Digital Meetup Series
07 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The new year is here, and the urgency to transform work has never felt stronger. The Now of Work comes with new sets of rules, discoveries, and challe...
Automate the Mundane to Innovate the Humane with Cheryl Cran
05 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As we step into 2022, we can't help but think about baggage that we can leave behind in 2021. What can we carry forward into the new year to fuel posi...