Disrupthr Raleigh-Durham

This week's featured speaker is Matt Martin, Ph.D., Senior Organizational Change Management Practitioner for RTI, who discusses positive propaganda and it's usefulness in framing information for inclusivity and engagement within an organization!

The Propagandist's Guide to Improved Employee Experience | Matthew Martin | DisruptHR Talks - DisruptHR The Propagandist’s Guide to Improved Employee Experience – a DisruptHR talk by Matthew Martin – Senior Organizational Change Management Specialist at RTI International DisruptHR Raleigh-Durham 7.0 – November 9, 2023 in Durham, NC

Raleigh-Durham are you ready to DISRUPT?!?!?!?!?!

We're so excited to announce the next iteration of DisruptHR Raleigh-Durham at Raleigh Founded to be held on September 12th, 2024 from 5:30-8:30 (afterparty at Clockwork to follow)! If you're a fan of innovation in the world of HR, and you want to network with the Raleigh-Durham HR community, this is the place for you! Get your early bird tickets below!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/disrupthr-raleigh-durham-80-tickets-895662188717?aff=oddtdtcreator

This week's featured speakers are Bryan Bickley, Vice President at Scott Insurance, and Kelly York, Benefits Consultant at Scott Insurance, who discuss the complexity of the healthcare system to open transparency and empower employees by shifting focus to the employee base to be educated consumers!

Why Is Your Healthcare Plan Designed to Benefit Everyone Except Your Employees? | Bryan Bickley and Kelly York | DisruptHR Talks - DisruptHR Why Is Your Healthcare Plan Designed to Benefit Everyone Except Your Employees? – a DisruptHR talk by Bryan Bickley – Vice President at Scott Insurance and Kelly York – Benefits Consultant at Scott Insurance DisruptHR Raleigh-Durham 7.0 – November 9, 2023 in Durham, NC

This week's featured speaker is Thomas Mirc, Principal Partner at ShadowHornet, who discusses Theory X management as an archaic system of leveraging employees performance through dominance and carrot and stick, to transitioning to Theory Y, which emphasizes creativity, collaboration, and authentic vision to sustain employee engagement and performance over time.

Exiting the Shadows of Theory X Management | Thomas Mirc | DisruptHR Talks - DisruptHR Exiting the Shadows of Theory X Management – a DisruptHR talk by Thomas Mirc – Principal Partner at Shadowhornet LLC DisruptHR Raleigh-Durham 7.0 – November 9, 2023 in Durham, NC

This week's featured speaker is Jonathan Opp, President + Partner at New Kind, who discusses the brains emotional tendencies and the need to connect with people in your organization with stories and meaning, with the hero being you!

We Can All Be Heroes | Jonathan Opp | DisruptHR Talks - DisruptHR We Can All Be Heroes – a DisruptHR talk by Jonathan Opp – President + Partner at New Kind DisruptHR Raleigh-Durham 7.0 – November 9, 2023 in Durham, NC

This week's featured presentation is Katelyn Petti Hokenberg, MS, SPHR, CPTD, SHRM-SCP, Chief Human Resources Officer at Loparex, who discusses the issue of lack of women in the C-Suite, and cites awareness, understanding, and opportunity that lead to real action!

Leading the Way to the C-Suite | Katelyn Hokenberg | DisruptHR Talks - DisruptHR Leading the Way to the C-Suite – a DisruptHR talk by Katelyn Hokenberg – Chief Talent & Culture Officer at Loparex DisruptHR Raleigh-Durham 7.0 – November 9, 2023 in Durham, NC

This week's featured speaker is Katie Dunn, Director of Talent & Learning Partner at Fidelity Investments, who discusses "Bringing Back Brilliance" in instituting returnship programs to identify and engage an underutilized workforce demographic that is rich with talent!

Bringing Back Brilliance: Launching Your Returnship Program | Katie Dunn | DisruptHR Talks - DisruptHR Bringing Back Brilliance: Launching Your Returnship Program – a DisruptHR talk by Katie Dunn – Founder & CEO of Back to Business DisruptHR Raleigh-Durham 7.0 – November 9, 2023 in Durham, NC

This week's featured speaker is Jennifer Neilson, SPHR, SHRM-SCP, CMC, Leadership Coach and Consultant at My Lead Advantage and HR Director at IQVIA. She discusses positive psychology and its advantages in the face of burnout, and a negative state of mind in the workplace. It's a superpower!

Powered by Positivity | Jennifer Neilson | DisruptHR Talks - DisruptHR Powered by Positivity – a DisruptHR talk by Jennifer Neilson – Founder & Leadership Coach at My Lead Advantage DisruptHR Raleigh-Durham 7.0 – November 9, 2023 in Durham, NC

This week's featured speaker is Nicole Benham, Senior Manager of People Operations at ServiceTrade, who discusses the importance of onboarding, and provides some important steps on how to put your best foot forward! (bonus content if you're a fan of Schitt's Creek)

The Forgotten Stage of Onboarding | Nicole Benham | DisruptHR Talks - DisruptHR The Forgotten Stage of Onboarding – a DisruptHR talk by Nicole Benham – Manager at People Operations Service Trade DisruptHR Raleigh-Durham 7.0 – November 9, 2023 in Durham, NC

DisruptHR Raleigh-Durham 7.0 videos are out!

Our featured speaker this week is Pete Durand, CEO with Cruxible Partners. In his talk "Intentional Talent", Pete discusses being intentional about your company's talent strategy and the critical need for HR in discerning your existing workforce for actionable steps to remain proactive.

Intentional Talent | Peter Durand | DisruptHR Talks - DisruptHR Intentional Talent – a DisruptHR talk by Peter Durand – CEO of Cruxible Partners DisruptHR Raleigh-Durham 7.0 – November 9, 2023 in Durham, NC

MEET OUR SPEAKERS:
Pete spent his early years in various sales, marketing, and operational roles at Fortune 500 companies such as Kimberly Clark, Eaton and General Electric. He joined his first startup in California in the late ‘90s and was hooked. In 2009, Pete started RivalHealth, a SaaS company delivering fully customized and individual fitness solutions to employees. After growing the business (all 50 states, 12 countries and 66 languages) and changing thousands of people’s lives he merged the company with gBehavior to form GoPivot Solutions, the leading well-being platform in the US. After the merger in 2017, Pete formed Cruxible Partners, a boutique consulting and talent agency. He is patent holder, podcast host, an accomplished triathlete, exercise ju**ie, and nutrition nut. Pete holds a BS in Industrial Engineering and MBA and is a former Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year for the Carolinas. He lives in Apex, NC with his lovely wife and is the father of three amazing offspring, and a grandfather.