People Solutions

People are the most important ingredient for your business or organization’s success. We believe the way to take your organization to the next level begins with knowing your people and yourself. When leaders and managers are spending fewer hours addressing the fallout of disengagement, mediocre performance, and unclear communications, they have the time and energy to achieve organizational goals.https://strategictalentmgmt.comMusic: Geovane Bruno, Hello World - pixabay.com

People Solutions is a business podcast hosted by Strategic Talent Management, with 91 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Strategic Talent Management hosts People Solutions, a business show with 91 episodes published.

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  Episode 91: utomation Won’t Replace Your People, But It Could Rescue Them

  Aug 13, 202634 min

  What if one of the biggest drivers of burnout in your organization isn't the workload, but the work itself? In the latest episode of People Solutions , Sue sits down with Jeff Arnold, Founder & President of 4Spot Consulting, to talk about a topic that's generating plenty of buzz but even more confusion: automation versus AI. Jeff's perspective is refreshingly practical. Rather than replacing people, he believes technology should eliminate the repetitive work that keeps your best employees from doing what they do best. In this episode, you'll learn: Why automation should come before AI in most organizations. How one simple automation saved a company 15 hours every week. The hidden administrative work that's quietly burning out your top performers. Easy automation opportunities you can implement without a big budget or IT department. How to use technology to create more meaningful human interactions, not fewer. If you're looking for practical ways to improve productivity, engagement, and retention without adding headcount, you'll find this conversation worthwhile.

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  Episode 90: Your employee may not be the problem

  Jun 11, 202616 min

  Not every performance issue is an employee problem. Sometimes it’s a selection issue. Sometimes it’s unclear expectations. Sometimes it’s the environment around them. In this episode, we introduce the SCORE Framework —a leadership tool designed to help organizations pause before assigning blame and instead diagnose what’s really going on. It walks through five areas: Selection, Communication, Obstacles, Resources, and Expectations. Because better diagnosis leads to better performance management decisions.

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  Episode 89: Only 39% of Employees Feel 'Cared For' at Work

  May 14, 202619 minS0

  <p>Only 39% of employees say someone at work genuinely cares about them. Yet 90% of leaders agree that when employees feel cared for, they're more loyal. </p><p>So...what's the disconnect? </p><p>This week on People Solutions, we sit down with Jamie Shibley, CEO of The Expressory, to explore what it really means to build a culture where people feel seen, valued, and remembered. </p><p>Jamie shares practical, actionable ways leaders can move beyond surface-level recognition and create sustainable systems of gratitude that actually drive retention. We cover:</p>The connection between employee experience and long-term retentionSubtle signs your...

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  Episode 88: Hiring For What Doesn't Expire

  Apr 9, 202615 minS0

  <p>Everyone is rushing to hire for AI skills, but most many organizations are asking the wrong questions.In this episode, Sue MacArthur and Alyssa Curit unpack why hiring for today’s technical expertise may actually increase your risk in a rapidly changing environment. As tools evolve and roles shift in real time, the most valuable employees aren’t just the ones who know the latest platforms—they’re the ones who can learn, adapt, and stay effective through change.Sue and Alyssa explore:</p>Why hard skills are becoming less reliable predictors of success The real drivers of long-term performan...

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  Episode 87: Are You Accidentally Creating Confusion?

  Mar 12, 202612 minS0

  <p>Managers rarely intend to create confusion.  In fact, most leaders care deeply about communicating well with their teams. But even experienced managers can fall into subtle communication habits that lead to misalignment, frustration, and missed expectations.</p><p>In this solo episode, Sue walks through five common communication mistakes managers make without realizing it, including:</p><p>• Assuming people understand more than they do• Being vague in an effort to be polite</p><p>• Communicating in only one way</p><p>• Talking more than listening</p><p>• Assuming silence means agreement</p><p>These mistakes usually don’t come from poor lead...

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