Career Compass

Navigated correctly, generative AI has the potential to universally level the playing field in the world of work by providing everyone the ability to access the entirety of human knowledge through the use of prompts and queries. In this episode of Career Compass, hosts Demetrius Norman and Aly Sharp are joined by SHRM Chief of Data and Insights, Dr. Alex Alonso, PhD, SHRM-SCP, to discuss the implications and opportunities of generative AI as they pertain to students and emerging professionals, and share his actionable advice on how to cultivate AI habits that equip them with a competitive edge in today’s employment landscape. Earn 0.5 SHRM PDC for listening to this podcast; all details provided in-episode. Episode transcript Rate and review Career Compass on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get podcasts.

AI is indisputably transforming workplaces of the future in real time, and that includes the roles of HR professionals. In this episode of Career Compass, hosts Kevin Abbed and Aly Sharp speak with HR Action’s Ben Madden, SHRM-CP, about the importance of students and emerging professionals developing a solid grasp of the technology’s usage and accompanying implications for HR processes and workflows. Episode transcript Earn 0.5 SHRM PDC for listening to this podcast; all details in-episode. Rate and review Career Compass on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get podcasts.

Your personal brand is your reputation that you build through communication and behavior with others, and when leveraged correctly, it can play a substantial role in your career and professional development. In this episode of Career Compass, Claire Stroh, SHRM-CP, of Claire is Coaching, joins hosts Aly Sharp and Kevin Abbed to provide guidance on showcasing your unique skills and strengths in the online world to make professional connections and attract career opportunities. Hear them discuss topics including the essentials of effective LinkedIn profiles, the role of authenticity in social media posting, and creating a positive online presence that broadcasts your value to the world, 24 hours a day. Episode transcript Earn 0.5 SHRM PDC for listening to this podcast; all details in-episode. Rate and review Career Compass on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get podcasts.

Everyone feels like an unqualified fraud at some point, despite past achievements that reflect your competence. This is the psychological phenomenon of imposter syndrome, and in this episode of Career Compass, corporate wellness expert Christi Venable joins hosts Aly Sharp and Demetrius Norman to discuss imposter syndrome, the countering role of positive self-talk, and the importance of creating psychologically safe workplaces. Episode transcript Earn 0.5 SHRM PDC for listening to this podcast; all details provided in-episode. Rate and review Career Compass on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get podcasts.

This episode kicks off Season 8 with a topic that's top-of-mind for many HR professionals: Burnout. Many encounter it, and many have difficulty effectively handling the challenging emotional experience. Janice Litvin has dedicated the later part of her career to teaching people how to improve their mental and physical health after feelings of burnout, and in this episode of Career Compass, she shares her approaches to leading a burnout-free career. Earn 0.5 SHRM PDC for listening to this podcast; details provided in-episode. Episode transcript Rate and review Career Compass on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get podcasts.

This episode of Career Compass is brought to you by hosts Kevin Abbed and Demetrius Norman and features Executive Network member Donovan Mattole. Donovan shares his career journey and how his mindset has developed throughout his time in HR. Earn 0.5 SHRM PDC for listening to this podcast; details provided in-episode. Episode transcript Rate and review Career Compass on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get podcasts.

Bernard Nunies, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, is the CHRO for Tradewind Group and has over 25 years of international management experience. This episode shines a light on Bernard’s impressive career and his advice for getting ahead in HR. Earn SHRM 0.5 PDC for listening to this podcast; all details provided in-episode. Episode transcript Rate and review Career Compass on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get podcasts.

Episode five of this season features SHRM Board Member and Director of Human Resources in the financial industry, Mandy Woulfe, SHRM-SCP. This episode covers Mandy’s non-traditional journey into the field of HR and her insights on how to advance your career. Earn SHRM 0.5 PDC for listening to this podcast; all details provided in-episode. Episode Transcript Rate and review Career Compass on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get podcasts.

This episode with Leah Pierre delves into her role with the Houston Texans, and how her career progressed to get her there. Hosts Aly Sharp and Demetrius Norman get the full scoop on Leah’s decision to pursue higher education and some of her favorite parts of her job. Earn SHRM 0.5 PDC for listening to this podcast; all details provided in-episode. Episode Transcript Rate and review Career Compass on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get podcasts.

HR generalist, Sophia Burris, SHRM-SCP, joins hosts Demetrius Norman and Kevin Abbed for the latest episode of Career Compass. Tune in to learn about Sophia’s unique journey into the world of HR and how her experience, MBA from Morgan State University, and certification helped her establish herself as an HR practitioner. Earn SHRM 0.5 PDC for listening to this podcast; all details provided in-episode. Episode Transcript Rate and review Career Compass on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get podcasts.

In the second episode of Season 7, HR Associate Duncan Owen joins hosts Demetrius Norman and Aly Sharp to discuss his exceptional collegiate involvements and how they’ve helped his career thus far! Earn 0.5 SHRM PDC for listening to this episode; all details included within the podcast episode. Episode Transcript Rate and review Career Compass on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get podcasts.

Season 7 of Career Compass begins with this interview with Rutgers University SHRM Student Chapter President, Bryce Dupree. Hosts Demetrius Norman and Aly Sharp discuss how Bryce started his HR journey and what he has learned thus far. Earn 0.5 SHRM PDC for listening to this episode; all details included within the podcast episode. Episode Transcript Rate and review Career Compass on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get podcasts.

In this episode of Career Compass, co-hosts Kevin Abbed and Aly Sharp speak with William Spencer III about the future of AI in the workplace and the ways that HR professionals can utilize AI to boost productivity in their work. Earn 0.5 PDC for listening to this episode; details provided during the show. Follow/subscribe to Career Compass wherever you listen to podcasts; rate and review on Apple Podcasts. Hear more podcasts from SHRM. SHRM23 is happening 6/11-6/14 in Las Vegas. Learn about the curated student experience. shrm.org | Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram Episode transcript

In this episode of Career Compass, co-hosts Demetrius Norman and Aly Sharp speak with Dr. Di Ann Sanchez, SHRM-SCP, about the future of work on topics including the 4-day work week, managerial practices, and motivations related to managing multiple generations in the workforce, as well as what employees should know in the continued evolution of how work gets done. Follow/subscribe to Career Compass wherever you listen to podcasts; rate and review on Apple Podcasts. Hear more podcasts from SHRM. SHRM23 is happening 6/11-6/14 in Las Vegas. Learn about the curated student experience. shrm.org | Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram Episode transcript

This episode of Career Compass covers the ins-and-outs of skills-based hiring, including managerial practices, and how this practice improves diversity in workplaces and recent legislation. Hosts Aly Sharp and Demetrius Norman take a deep dive into this talent acquisition shift with the help of some critical resources below: Skills-Based Hiring Requires Commitment to Change OPM Releases Skills-Based Hiring Guidance SHRM Foundation HR Registered Apprenticeship Program (HR RAP) Opportunity@Work STARs Program Follow/subscribe to Career Compass wherever you listen to podcasts; rate and review on Apple Podcasts. Hear more podcasts from SHRM. SHRM23 is happening 6/11-6/14 in Las Vegas. Learn about the curated student experience. shrm.org | Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram Episode transcript

According to SHRM research, 51% of HR professionals indicate that quiet quitting is a concern, and 36% report that it's actively occurring in their workplace. In this of Career Compass, hosts Vernon Williams and Aly Sharp are joined by India Forster, Associate Manager of Talent Acquisition at Taco Bell Corp. to discuss the various facets of quiet quitting. Throughout the show, you'll learn skills to address quiet quitting, how to prevent quiet quitting before it starts, and discover new terms such as “quiet hiring”. Follow/subscribe to Career Compass wherever you listen to podcasts; rate and review on Apple Podcasts. Hear more podcasts from SHRM. SHRM23 is happening 6/11-6/14 in Las Vegas. Learn about the curated student experience. shrm.org | Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram Episode transcript

Friendships at work help retain employees, but workplace romances can divide teams and are tricky for both the organization and the staff to navigate. In this episode of Career Compass, Hosts Vernon Williams and Kevin Abbed are joined by employment law attorney Louis Lessig to untangle the various aspects of workplace romances. Hear the pros and cons of office romance, appropriate office behaviors and advice for those who are or might become romantically involved with a co-worker. Follow/subscribe to Career Compass however you listen to podcasts. Rate and review us on Apple Podcasts; hear more podcasts from SHRM. SHRM23 is happening 6/11-6/14 in Las Vegas. Learn about the curated student experience. shrm.org | Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram Episode transcript

Throughout the pandemic, virtual interviews became a necessity, and for a variety of reasons, experts believe they are here to stay, perhaps with some combination of in-person interaction being added. In this episode of Career Compass, hosts Vernon Williams and Demetrius Norman are joined by Ty Smith, Vice President & Director of Permanent Placement Services at Robert Half, to discuss how to excel at virtual interviewing. This episode provides listeners with tips to succeed during virtual interviews, video interviews, and advice for students and emerging professionals interested in beginning a journey to the c-suite. SHRM23 is happening 6/11-6/14 in Las Vegas. Learn about the event's curated student experience. shrm.org | Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram Episode transcript

Season 6 of Career Compass kicks off with a look back in time, because in order to know where you are going, you must first know where you’ve been. Join hosts Vernon Williams and Aly Sharp alongside HR expert and Utah Tech University faculty member, Dr. Chris Healy, PhD, SHRM-CP, as they take historical look back at the field of Human Resources. During this episode, you'll learn about key pieces of legislation and actions that have shaped the workplace, as well as lessons from the past that remain helpful today. Follow/subscribe to Career Compass however you listen to podcasts. Rate and review on Apple Podcasts; hear more podcasts from SHRM. Are you paying for school? The SHRM Foundation has scholarships available; deadline to apply is 3/8/23. SHRM23 is happening 6/11-6/14 in Las Vegas. Learn about the event's curated student experience. shrm.org | Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram Episode transcript

Data analytics is one of the most popular and growing focus areas within the field of human resources. HR was once reliant on instinct and intuition, but today, successful organizations are using complex information gathering tools to implement informed business decisions. In Career Compass' Season 5 finale, hosts Vernon Williams and Aly Sharp speak with Davida Smart, Senior People Analytics Analyst at DocuSign, to discuss everything from day-to-day responsibilities to what courses students should pursue to excel in the field of HR data analytics. Follow/subscribe to Career Compass however you listen to podcasts; rate and review on Apple Podcasts. Hear more podcasts from SHRM. shrm.org | Facebook | LinkedIn | Twitter | Instagram Episode transcript