Business Episodes

Navigating Remote Hiring and Job Seeking with AI and Mindfulness In this episode, Erika interviews Fanni Gabor, an expert in recruitment and AI-powered hiring. Fanni shares her extensive experience in talent acquisition, emphasizing the integration of AI to streamline the hiring process while maintaining human touch. She provides practical tips for both job seekers and hiring managers, highlights the importance of tailored resumes, and discusses common mistakes in the application process. Fanni also delves into the significance of mindfulness and personal values in the job search journey, offering a holistic perspective on achieving meaningful work connections.

In this episode, we dive into strategies for managing up with hands-off managers, inspired by Irina Cozma's article in Harvard Business Review. Building on leadership skills discussed in episode 7, we explore the three C's: coaching, communication, and consulting skills, and how to apply them to manage up effectively. Learn how to ask pointed questions, position yourself as a partner to your manager, and create connection and shared accountability so you can set yourself up for success in your relationship with your manager while working remotely.

In this episode, we unpack leadership in today's remote and hybrid environment with Kerri Warner, the Head of Employee Communications, Culture and Engagement @PayPal. She shares her extensive experience in leadership roles at companies, including Spotify, MasterCard, American Express, Deloitte and PWC to discuss the changing dynamics in remote work and the critical leadership skills needed today. Throughout the conversation, we explore how to foster engagement, trust, and communication in dispersed teams, emphasizing the importance of a human-centered approach to leadership. This discussion is loaded with helpful insights and practical advice for job seekers and leaders aiming to navigate and thrive in today's evolving remote work landscape

Ever join an important meeting and you're the only one remote? It's so challenging! In this jam-packed episode, I share my personal strategies for showing up your best when you're on the big screen and (mostly) everyone else is in person. I focus on how to prepare yourself, maintain a strong presence, and contribute with confidence. Tune in for helpful tips that will help you work it, remote.

In this episode, I sit down with employment law expert Sharon Cohen to discuss the evolving landscape of remote work and employee rights. Sharon, a partner at Davis and Gilbert in New York, shares insights from her extensive experience advising employers on various aspects of employment law. Sharon explains how remote workers can protect themselves, the importance of understanding state-specific employment laws, and offers practical advice for maintaining professionalism in a remote work environment. The discussion also explores predictions on future changes in employment law after the results of the recent U.S. election. Connect with Sharon at https://www.dglaw.com/people/sharon-cohen/