Your Employment Matters with Beverly ...
Your Employment Matters. Changes in how we work are happening fast. Employers know they need to adapt to today’s workers and the demands of the marketplace. Whether you’re employed or unemployed changes in technology and AI have altered the jobs landscape forever. Because of these truths your employment success and even employment survival depend on your ability to adjust to change. This 30-minute podcast with host Beverly Williams is here to advocate embracing change. We’re going to show you how to use it to your advantage. You’ll hear from experts how have charted their careers successfully so far. We’ll cover trends and changes as they happen. Get your workweek off to a good start with Your Employment Matters every Monday. You can also view all episodes here - https://www.youremploymentmatters.com/podcasts/
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How to Recognize and Prevent Sexual Harassment ...
In a solo episode, Beverly talks about sexual harassment. This is an age-old issue which unfortunately many women and even men have experienced personally or know someone who has. What can we do to address situations where sexual harassment...
32 min
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The Benefits of Improving your Communication Sk...
The ability to communicate effectively is a critical skill in today’s workplace. Writing and speaking are both essential. How can you learn what you need to know to get where you want to go? In this episode Beverly talks with Lori Stern. She’s a...
48 min
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Find a Job and HR Trends for 2021 EP: 36
Beverly continues her conversation with Michelle Lopez. The conversation starts with the changes in AI (artificial intelligence) in HR specifically. Is HR changing? Yes! AI is now helping to sort resumes. AI provides cost-effective methods to evaluate...
47 min
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Workplace Changes During COVID with HR Expert M...
Many challenges exist for Human Resource Professionals during this pandemic season. Because everyone does not have the necessary video platforms, face to face communication is almost impossible with some people. My guest today is employment attorney...
43 min
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How to Excel in Less than Ideal Work Environmen...
Beverly continues her discussion with Carolyn who explains the value and the significance of a 360 evaluation. “With the 360 evaluation, you are examined from all sides. Your supervisor, your peers, and any subordinates are asked for feedback...
23 min
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Interview Strategies and More with Carolyn Powe...
Our guest for today’s podcast is my good friend Carolyn Powell. Carolyn, a graduate of Boston University, is a Human Resources Executive with over 20 years of experience working with Fortune 500 companies. Her talents are many, and...
33 min
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion with Rita Mitja...
COVID19 has impacted our lives unexpectedly and immeasurably. Workplace interactions with coworkers have been particularly limited. However, in person, or remote, the need to connect with and engage employees has remained a critical aspect of...
49 min
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Honoring Veterans in the Workforce EP 31
Word War I ended on the 11th hour, of the 11th day, of the 11th month in 1918. Because of this we set aside November 11th to honor the men and women who have served in all branches of the United States Military. In my first book, Get the Job • Done...
29 min
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Careers in Holistic Health Options with Doula T...
Our guest today, Tahira Henderson, has a rather unique occupation. She is a Doula, or sometimes called a Perinatal Community Health Worker, in the Washington, DC area. A doula, who can be either male or female, is a trained patient companion in...
42 min
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The Power of Goal Setting with Efrem Reed EP: 29
Since I began this podcast I have connected virtually with many interesting people. As the variety of interviews reflects, depending on career goals, training and ambition, employment matters can mean different things to different people. For some, it...
40 min
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Outside Your Comfort Zone with Lou Alexander EP 28
The current employment landscape is more than a notion. To succeed in this highly competitive environment you will need to step outside of your comfort zone. Our guest, Lou Alexander, certainly stepped outside of his comfort zone. Lou graduated...
42 min
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Mentoring Leaders with Linda Dulye EP 27
It is no secret that leadership is a skillset that employers’ value, but unfortunately everyone in the leadership position is not an effective leader. Our guest today is Linda Dulye. Linda is the president and founder of Dulye & Company,...
37 min
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Success is Not One Size Fits All EP: 26
Success is not a one size fits all deal. It is determined by what you want it to look like. Today’s guest is Ann Prizzi, an Investment Banker and Vice President of National Securities Corporation. Investment Banking was not Ann’s destination when...
40 min
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Understanding the Civil Rights Movement Today E...
My guest today is my friend, Wade Henderson. Wade is the former President and CEO of the Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, which was founded as the legislative arm of the Civil Rights Movement. As he brings the meaning of the March from...
53 min
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Pursuing Your Passion EP 24
My guest for this episode of Your Employment Matters is Josh Nicks. Known as J-Nicks in the Atlanta area, he is an On-Air Personality for HOT 107.9. Although both of his parents are engineers, Josh knew that college was not his thing. During his...
36 min
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Advice to College Seniors with Jessica Ken Kwof...
Employment looks different to Jessica and others her age. This generation is not one to believe in working a 9-5, and many hustle in the “gig” economy. Jessica is able to have a multiple source income by working at Shipt, and with an online...
40 min
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Why Finding Employment Matters EP 22
Althought the employment journey may be challenging, it is especially important that you manage your expectations. Know that you will not receive a response to every resume, text and phone call. Accept any help given or offered with gratitude. ...
18 min
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Why Your Employment Matters is My Mission EP: 21
The reality is that a successful career is the sole responsibility of the individual, not their parents, their friends, their employers, nor their school. There was a time, when after graduation, be it high school, technical school, or college, you...
37 min
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What Does it Mean to be Transgender? EP: 20
“We need to make every effort to disregard pre-existing biases and prejudices. We must keep an open mind about things that we don’t understand.” Ash knew as a young girl that she was attracted to women. She identified and came out as a lesbian....
39 min
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An Entrepreneur’s Journey Into Podcasting with ...
Benefits of Podcasting: Easily accessible platform that listeners are already using For many, it’s easier to verbally share their message and have conversations Getting started is easier than ever Technology has been simplified Evergreen content...
42 min
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Having a Plan B with Dr. Legaspi EP: 18
Being born in a third world country made Dr. Owen Legaspi put a high value on education During our time together today, he will be sharing a bit of his journey to becoming a Health Care Entrepreneur. Find out why his plan B ended up working out...
38 min
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Financial Literacy with Maritza Brown Ep: 17
Financial Literacy is defined as the ability to understand and effectively apply various financial skills including personal financial management, budgeting, and investing. Maritza Brown is on a mission to help others gain financial stability. Her...
30 min
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A Career in the Non-Profit World Is a Labor of ...
We often hear the advice to “do what you love” and today’s guest shows us how that worked for her. Caitlin White has loved the arts since she was a child. She saw herself on the stage and from there a career was born. It’s not the straight...
35 min
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The Business of Entertaining EP: 15
Ace got his start on Open Mic nights at the Stress Factory Comedy Club in New Brunswick, NJ. Working at the comedy club gave him exposure to people who would be able to catapult his career, but not much money. Soon after becoming a regular at...
39 min
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What it Takes to be a Working Actress with Sipi...
Being a working actress is not easy. Today's guest Sipiwe Moyo shares how the acting bug started early. She and Beverly talk about her training and how she's been able to create a successful career in acting.
40 min