#PeoplewithPurpose Podcast

About #PeoplewithPurpose Podcast

#PeoplewithPurpose explores how industry leaders, recruiting experts, and talent acquisitions trailblazers are building a people-first culture where employees are informed, energized, and heard. Listen now for a behind-the-scene look at what the people and companies are doing to bring authenticity and diversity to the workplace.

Publisher

Orion Talent

Category

business

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

19 May 2022

Latest episode

25 Oct 2024

Latest episodes

16 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   25 Oct 2024

   Episode 16 : Embracing Diversity Through Hiring Veterans - Clean Harbors

   In this episode of the #PeoplewithPurpose podcast, Steve Amsden from Orion Talent sits down with key leadership from Clean Harbors, including Keinna McKnight (VP of HR), Jerry Shavrnoch (Director of HR), and Jennifer Jeffers (Recruiting Program Manager). They discuss Clean Harbors' initiatives to hire veterans and integrate diversity into the company's culture. These efforts are not limited to hiring but are woven into everyday operations and leadership development. The conversation highlights Clean Harbors' commitment to diversity and inclusion as a core part of its corporate mission. They explore how the company's military hiring initiatives align with their broader diversity goals, along with their use of Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). By promoting diversity in their workforce, Clean Harbors fosters innovation, collaboration, and effective problem-solving. These practices not only enhance operational efficiency but also contribute to a more inclusive and dynamic work environment.

2. 

   28 May 2024

   Episode 15 : Inclusive Bonds: How Employee Resource Groups Strengthen Henkel’s Culture

   In this episode of the #PeopleWithPurpose podcast, Orion Talent’s VP of Diversity and Veteran Outreach, Steve Amsden, engages with key leaders from Henkel's Employee Resource Groups (ERGs). Brandon Kros, President of the Military ERG, shares insights from his own transition out of the military, emphasizing valuable lessons learned in adapting to civilian life. Adrienne Messina, the Communications Chair of the Military ERG, reflects on her personal inspiration for joining the group, highlighting her commitment to supporting veterans. Luarne Nelson, Programming Chair of the Henkel Black Alliance, emphasizes the significance of developing and implementing employee-driven programs. These initiatives, he explains, aim to educate and empower all employees, fostering personal and professional growth while enriching the overall Henkel culture. Throughout the conversation, they share valuable insights into Henkel's commitment to fostering diversity, inclusion, and innovation within its workforce. Listeners can expect to gain a deeper understanding of Henkel's organizational culture, HR strategies, and how ERGs play a vital role in driving positive change and empowerment within the company.

3. 

   3 May 2024

   Episode 14 : Realizing Potential: Empowering Diverse Talent in Real Estate Careers with CBRE

   This episode of #PeoplewithPurpose podcast features CBRE, the global leader in commercial real estate services and investments. Steve Amsden, Orion Talent VP Military Outreach & Diversity Initiatives is joined by CBRE's Ruth Lanigan, Director of Property Management, Jessica McKenzie, Regional Sr. QHSE Manager, and Jason Holloway, Sr. Regional Facilities Manager to discuss their focus on career opportunities for diverse candidates within the company. Jason discusses the company's commitment to provide career opportunities for diverse candidates. Jason emphasizes CBRE's dedication to enabling employees to expand their knowledge and pursue new career paths within the company. Ruth shares her 23-year journey at CBRE, highlighting the company's inclusive culture and its efforts to retain and advance diverse talent. Jessica highlights CBRE's inclusive environment, emphasizing the benefits of career growth and development as well as the empowerment felt through Employee Business Resource Groups (EBRGs). Together, they offer insights into how CBRE's values of Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence are translated into everyday actions, fostering an inclusive workplace where diverse candidates can thrive.

4. 

   4 Jan 2024

   Moving Beyond the Horizon – Careers in Rail & Transportation for Women at Siemens Mobility

   In this episode of #PeoplewithPurpose, host Steve Amsden explores careers in transportation and rail with four incredible women at Siemens Mobility, a leading provider of sustainable and efficient transport solutions. Tami Wolownik, Head of People & Organization, Julie Anspach, Head of Quality, Rachel Amorose, System Engineer, and Melanie Wallace, Human Resources Leader discuss opportunities for women in the male-dominated transportation industry, why it’s a fascinating career field to consider, what their day-to-day roles look like, the growth opportunities they’ve experienced at Siemens, and so much more. With a mere 17% representation of women in the transportation industry workforce, Siemens is taking decisive action to promote gender parity. The company is dedicated to fostering a more inclusive environment by actively recruiting early-career women and committing to achieving a minimum of 30% female representation in top leadership roles by 2025. Discover how Siemens is shaping the future of mobility and paving the way for a more diverse and empowered workforce. Tune in now to gain valuable insights into the transformative strides being made within the industry.

5. 

   5 Apr 2023

   Episode 12 : Voices at the Table - Careers in STEM for Women & Diverse Talent at Chemours

   In this episode of #PeoplewithPurpose, host Steve Amsden sits down with three amazing women at Chemours, a different kind of chemistry company that responsibly enables every day products from smart devices to cars and home air conditioning. Rosalie (Rose) Becsey, Plant Manager, Jasmine Smith, Key Account Consultant, and Amber Wellman, Director, Sustainability, join Steve and talk about their education and career journeys that led them to a career in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) at Chemours. Their stories are insightful illustrations of the many paths women and people of diverse background can take to find a fulfilling career in STEM. While currently underrepresented in the field, Chemours aims to change that with significant diversity goals aimed at bringing in more women and diverse talent. For example, Chemours has 55% women and 44% ethnic diversity on their executive team. Chemours understands that having team members from different backgrounds fosters innovation to build a better, more sustainable future. Listen to this episode to hear Rose, Jasmine, and Amber explain how having a voice at the table speaks to Chemours' vision, "Together, we can create a better world through the power of our chemistry".

6. 

   23 Mar 2023

   Episode 11 : Staying Curious: Continuous Advancement in Careers with Mammotome

   Host Steve Amsden sits down with Ben Sandefur, VP Marketing & Business Development, Suzanne Smith, VP of Sales, and Ed Aguilar, Senior Director of Strategic Accounts & Latin America, from Mammotome in this episode of #PeoplewithPurpose. Mammotome, a global leader in breast biopsy markers and an Operating Company within Danaher, offers a culture of continuous advancement and innovation through talent and team development, career pathing, and a focus on diverse talent, including veterans. Throughout the episode, Ben, Suzanne, and Ed illustrate why they love working at Mammotome, the opportunities for career exploration and advancement, and how their roles impact lives. To work in the medical technology industry and in an organization like Mammotome requires a diverse set of skills, and, ultimately, people that really care about the team and the work that they do. Every day is different, but the mission is purpose driven always to improve patients' lives. Listen to this episode for an inside look at the culture and careers at Mammotome.

7. 

   8 Mar 2023

   Episode 10 : How Belonging at Carrier Helps Diverse Talent Thrive

   This episode is previously recorded. Bill McDonough is no longer with Carrier. In this episode of #PeoplewithPurpose, Steve Amsden, Orion Talent VP Military Outreach & Diversity Initiatives is joined by Shondi Muir, Global Head, Inclusion & Diversity and University Recruitment, Bill McDonough, Vice President Human Resources, Commercial HVAC, and Rich Simpson, Commercial General Manager, from Carrier Global Corporation. Carrier is the leading global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable and intelligent building and cold chain solutions with about 52,000 employees. As Bill points out in the episode, a key element of Carrier's growth strategy is a focus on aftermarket and service units, which means growing and retaining a strong HVAC technician workforce. For the team at Carrier, this all begins with people, culture, and the inclusion they represent. Rich's journey from aircraft maintenance in the U.S. Air Force to Commercial General Manager at Carrier illustrates this well. According to Rich, the inclusion so evident at Carrier brings career growth, innovation, brand power, and brand integrity. Shondi explains that Carrier's commitment to developing diverse talent from the beginning to the end of their career is also evident in its inclusion and diversity brand: _belong™. Carrier understands that only by leading with inclusion and diversity, it is possible to attract the best talent - not despite of differences but because of them.

8. 

   31 Jan 2023

   Episode 9 : ESG & Inclusion: A Spirit of Collaboration at Tenneco

   In this episode of #PeoplewithPurpose, Steve Amsden hosts Deb Sinta, VP, Global Talent, Inclusion & Culture, at Tenneco, one of the world's leading designers, manufacturers and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customers. For the team at Tenneco, inclusion is about the culture they create, and Environmental Social Governance (ESG) plays a large role in that. ESG, which covers a wide array of socio-economic issues including employment practices, diversity and inclusion, social and cultural ethics, and sustainability, ensures Tenneco is living up to the DEI statements the company makes. Tune in to #PeoplewithPurpose to hear more about how the collaboration between ESG and Inclusion/Culture is driving change.

9. 

   13 Dec 2022

   Episode 8 : Learn, Earn, and Return: A Career Roundtable with Visa

   In this special episode of #PeoplewithPurpose host Steve Amsden sits down with Ivy Tao, Sr. Legal Assistant, Reshenda Daniels, Managing Director, Talent & Culture, and Gilbert Dueñas, Human Resources Manager at Visa. Each discusses their unique career journey and how it led to their roles supporting diversity and inclusion at Visa. From military service to the experience of first-generation Americans, Ivy, Reshenda, and Gilbert tell their stories, discuss the importance of inclusion, and give excellent career advice. Tune into #PeoplewithPurpose to hear how these thought leaders live out their professional purpose at Visa. Learn more here: https://diversity.hirepurpose.com/employer/company/2278/Visa

10. 

    29 Aug 2022

    Episode 7 : The Human Connection - Allyship and Inclusion at US Foods

    This episode was previously recorded. In this episode of #PeoplewithPurpose, Steve Amsden is joined by Lourdes Diaz, VP - Diversity & Inclusion at US Foods, and Constantine Vutsas, Senior Manager - Diversity & Inclusion Recruiting and President of the US Foods Employee Resource Group (ERG), PRIDE. US Foods is committed to fostering an environment that attracts the best talent, and values diversity of experiences and the inclusion of different perspectives as success and innovation are only achieved when all voices are heard and valued. This strategy is important year-round. But it takes on special meaning as US Foods works to connect its employees and encourage allyship during the month of June when Lourdes, Constantine, and Steve met. By leveraging ERG partnerships in order to focus on mental health, connecting diverse groups within the company, and celebrating the vibrant communities in which they live, US Foods strives to have the representation needed to best meet the needs of the markets it serves. And the team at US Foods has fun along the way. Listen now for a look at what allyship looks like at US Foods. https://diversity.hirepurpose.com/employer/company/2315/Us-Foods

11. 

    4 Aug 2022

    Episode 5 : TAG: Cultivating an Inclusive Culture Amid Fast-Paced Growth

    In this episode of #PeoplewithPurpose, Steve Amsden is joined by Jeri Doris, Chief Human Resources Officer, and Dr. Kevon Rennie, Dentist/Practice Owner, with TAG, The Aspen Group, a leader in consumer healthcare. TAG is serving as an accelerator for growing businesses in the healthcare space - including Aspen Dental, Clear Choice Dental Implant Centers, WellNow Urgent Care, and Chapter Aesthetic Studio. The company has seen exponential growth in the past three years, and with that growth comes a continual need to recruit and retain the right talent. To do this, Jeri focuses on building an inclusive culture that mirrors the communities they serve. TAG's values also come into play, and Jeri explains how to look for a "values fit" as opposed to a "culture fit" when scaling inclusivity. For Dr. Rennie, that means seeking talent that is "humble, hungry, and smart". Take a listen to learn more about how TAG is cultivating a culture where each employee can contribute to the purpose of the company and make an impact on the health and well-being of people across the country and around the world

12. 

    11 Jul 2022

    Episode 6 : Heart and Soul - Empowering Authenticity at Siemens Mobility

    In this episode of #PeoplewithPurpose, Steve Amsden is joined by Tami Wolownik, Head of People & Organization, North America, and Jessica Shaiegan, Head of Strategic Procurement for Rail Infrastructure Business Unit & Mobility Division Functional Excellence, at Siemens Mobility. A leading provider of sustainable and efficient transport solutions, Siemens Mobility strives to provide seamless, sustainable, reliable, and secure transport solutions for rail and road. To achieve this goal, the company employs 38,500 around the world. The way the company views its team members is immediately apparent in the name “People & Organization”, as opposed to HR. In their discussion with Steve, Tami and Jessica reveal that it is through empowerment and trust of these employees that the company thrives. They give both personal and professional examples of what it means to be a woman in the logistics industry and how those experiences reveal the real heart and soul of Siemens Mobility. https://diversity.hirepurpose.com/employer/company/2320/Siemens-Mobility-Inc

13. 

    7 Jun 2022

    Episode 4 : Building an Exceptional Employee Experience at Panduit

    In this episode of #PeoplewithPurpose, Steve Amsden is joined by Patricia Liotta, VP Human Resources, and Ana Aleman, VP Marketing, at Panduit. The current war for talent has caused Panduit, a global manufacturer of physical infrastructure solutions, to look inward and ask and answer the hard questions. Is their employee experience what it should be to retain top talent? For Patti, Ana, and the whole team at Panduit, an exceptional employee experience translates into empathic leadership, well-laid out career paths, and feeling good about who you are and how you contribute every day at work, among many other considerations. Listen as Ana and Patti describe how Panduit listens closely to applied employee feedback in unique and unexpected ways. They provide real-world examples of creating experiences that let employees know they are valued and discuss empowering leaders to make the necessary changes. Finally, they give excellent advice to young graduates, especially women, seeking careers in manufacturing. Tune into #PeoplewithPurpose to learn more about how to create an exceptional employee experience.

14. 

    3 Jun 2022

    Episode 3 : Purposeful Storytelling - Amplifying Culture at Numotion

    In this episode of #PeoplewithPurpose, Steve Amsden is joined by Adam Holton, CHRO of Numotion. Adam and Steve take a deep dive into what it means to amplify a company's culture through storytelling, both internally and externally. By creating an organization of storytellers, Numotion is successfully engaging new talent, current employees, and their customers. This purpose-driven company's mission of improving people's lives shines through in the every day stories they share. Join Steve and Adam to learn how this authentic storytelling not only speaks to those already onboard, but organically attracts new talent to your organization.

15. 

    3 Jun 2022

    Episode 2 : The Business of Connection - How Sponsorships at Gore Promote Inclusion

    In this episode of #PeoplewithPurpose, Steve Amsden is joined by Natalie Crawford, Global Leader, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, and Kristen Bruner, Chief Human Resources and Communications Officer, at W. L. Gore & Associates. Natalie, Kristen, and Steve discuss sponsorship/mentorship for associates and employees and how that has helped attract and retain diverse talent. Gore's fundamental belief in the individual is well illustrated in their sponsorship program and is an excellent way to weave inclusion into the everyday functioning of the company. Kristen and Natalie also give great advice to new graduates on finding a career with purpose. Join the podcast for a deep dive on what sponsorship is, best practices, lessons learned, and perhaps, most importantly, the true KPI of sponsorship - connection.

16. 

    19 May 2022

    Episode 1 : Leading with Inclusion at Vitesco Technologies

    In this episode of #PeoplewithPurpose, Steve Amsden is joined by Trisha Sokol, Head of Human Relations, US & Canada, and Florencia Stanfield, Chief Diversity Officer, at Vitesco Technologies. They discuss the ongoing process of building and maintaining a culture of inclusion, both on a day-to-day and strategic basis. Included in this process is a focus on upskilling underrepresented talent through individualized development plans and ensuring the Vitesco Technologies leadership team is exposed to this diverse talent globally across the company. Finally, Trisha and Florencia give sage advice to new graduates on finding a career with purpose. Take a listen for an inside look at how this top company is leading with inclusion. Learn more about Vitesco Technologies: https://diversity.hirepurpose.com/employer/company/2311/Vitesco-Technologies-Usa-Llc

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