In this episode, Traci Chernoff talks with Jason P. Carroll, a leadership strategist and founder of Aptive Index, where they discuss the importance of psychometric assessments in hiring and team dynamics. They explore the challenges of hiring, the role of ego in leadership, and the significance of understanding different work preferences.

This conversation pinpoints the need for engagement and retention strategies, the pitfalls of using assessments, and the value of diversity in the workplace. Jason also shares insights on how to leverage assessments to create stronger teams and improve organizational outcomes.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Leadership Strategy

03:03 The Importance of Psychometric Assessments

06:12 Hiring Challenges and Solutions

08:54 Team Dynamics and Collaboration

12:02 Understanding Different Work Preferences

15:05 The Role of Ego in Leadership

18:11 Engagement and Retention Strategies

21:00 Pitfalls of Using Assessments

24:00 Diversity and Inclusion in Hiring

27:06 Conclusion and Call to Action

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About Our Guest:

Jason P. Carroll is a leadership strategist and trusted advisor to businesses navigating growth and change. He’s the founder and CEO of Aptive Index, a company revolutionizing hiring and leadership practices with advanced psychometric assessments and strategic advisory services. Jason has guided leaders and organizations to achieve transformative results, including scaling Champion National Security from $24 million to $80 million.

A Certified Executive Coach and Dare to Lead™ Facilitator trained by Dr. Brené Brown, Jason is deeply committed to personal development and building inclusive, high-performing organizations. His work reflects a people-first approach, integrating innovative tools and compassionate leadership to align talent with organizational goals.

Guided by core values of courage and generosity, Jason’s vision is to empower leaders to create workplaces where collaboration and resilience thrive.

Connect with Jason P. Carroll here:

• Website: https://jasonpcarroll.com/

• Follow Jason on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonpcarroll/

• Tune in to Jason’s podcast Work Cultured

• • https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/work-cultured/id1653494803

  • https://open.spotify.com/show/0HeJOLtBHT0mqeQA7K7N8V

Connect with Traci here: ⁠https://linktr.ee/HRTraci⁠

Disclaimer: Thoughts, opinions, and statements made on this podcast are not a reflection of the thoughts, opinions, and statements of the Company by whom Traci Chernoff is actively employed.

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In this episode of the Bringing the Human Back to Human resources podcast, Traci Chernoff and Bryan Driscoll discuss pressing topics affecting employers and employees in the U.S. They delve into heightened immigration enforcement, the implications of new tariffs on imported goods, and the broader economic impacts these changes have on businesses and their workforce.

The conversation emphasizes the importance of compliance, legal support, and transparency in navigating these complex issues, while also looking ahead to pending legal cases that could shape the future of employment law.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Policy Pulse Segment

01:29 Heightened Immigration Enforcement and Its Impacts

12:01 Understanding New Tariffs and Their Economic Effects

21:29 The Human Impact of Economic Changes

31:41 Looking Ahead: Pending Legal Cases and Their Implications

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Connect with Bryan:

• ​Website: https://bryanjdriscoll.com/
• ​LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bryanjohndriscoll/

Disclaimer: Thoughts, opinions, and statements made on this podcast are not a reflection of the thoughts, opinions, and statements of the Company by whom Traci Chernoff is actively employed.

In this episode, Traci Chernoff welcomes back Rameez Kaleem to discuss the critical topic of pay transparency.

Together, Traci and Rameez explore what pay transparency means, its importance in fostering trust within organizations, and the current trends in salary increases amidst inflation.

Rameez shares insights from the Global Salary Planning Report, where he highlights the challenges organizations face in maintaining pay equity and the necessity of establishing clear pay principles.

On top of that, they also delve into the gender pay gap and the significance of salary ranges in promoting fairness and transparency in compensation practices.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Pay Transparency

02:56 Understanding Pay Transparency

06:02 Global Salary Trends and Inflation

09:02 The Role of Pay Transparency in Organizations

11:58 Establishing Pay Principles and Processes

15:00 Addressing Pay Equity and Gender Pay Gap

17:53 The Importance of Salary Ranges

20:53 Challenges in Pay Transparency

24:09 Conclusion and Resources

About Our Guest:

Rameez Kaleem is the founder and managing director at 3R Strategy, an independent reward consultancy dedicated to helping organizations build a culture of trust through pay transparency.

He graduated in economics from University College in London and had various in-house reward consultancy roles before founding 3R Strategy.

3R Strategy supports organizations on their journey to pay transparency, covering rewards transparency, job evaluation and architecture, pay structure design, and equal pay.

Connect with Rameez Kaleem here:

• Website: https://3r-strategy.com/

• Follow Rameez on LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/rameezkaleem

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Disclaimer: Thoughts, opinions, and statements made on this podcast are not a reflection of the thoughts, opinions, and statements of the Company by whom Traci Chernoff is actively employed.