Check-In with Jason Lauritsen

Written by: Jason Lauritsen
  • Summary

  • A weekly podcast exploring how to create a more human work experience through the power of relationship and connection. Host Jason Lauritsen interviews those HR executives and thought leaders who are paving the way towards a better future of work.
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  • The Untapped Power of Social Network Science with Greg Pryor
    Jan 28 2025

    Join Jason for an inspiring conversation with Greg Pryor, the Co-founder at Connected Commons.

    In this episode, Greg explains the powerful applications of social network science to fuel organizational success and employee engagement. Greg shares strategies for leveraging Organizational Network Analysis (ONA) to improve onboarding, accelerate career growth, and enhance overall workplace culture.

    Key lessons highlighted in our conversation include:

    👉 Practical strategies for using Organizational Network Analysis (ONA) to build meaningful workplace connections and accelerate employee success.

    👉 Focusing on building intentional, purpose-driven relationships that deliver specific relational benefits, rather than simply expanding one's network.

    👉 The crucial role of engaged and aware managers in identifying key connections and facilitating introductions to amplify the success of new hires.

    👉 Overcoming the challenges of collaboration overload and how to manage time effectively to foster valuable connections.

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    Learn more about Greg Pryor:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/greg-pryor-907920/

    Website: connectedcommons.com

    Forthcoming Book: The Social Capital Imperative: Revealing, Developing, and Leveraging Organizational Networks by Greg Pryor and Kristin Cullen-Lester, commissioned by SIOP, features insights from 50 experts.

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    Website: https://jasonlauritsen.com/

    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonLauritsenVideo

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonlauritsen/

    Instagram: https://instagram.com/jasonlauritsen/

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    51 mins
  • Fostering a Connected Culture in a Remote-First Workplace with Steph Ryter
    Jan 21 2025

    Join Jason for an enlightening conversation with Steph Ryter, Creative Culture Leader at Arity, as they discuss how to intentionally build a culture of connection.

    In this episode, Steph shares her journey from television news to shaping organizational culture at Arity. With her unique perspective, Steph has used innovative methods for building employee engagement and human connections, especially in a remote-first environment. She shares specific practices that have had a profound impact on Arity's culture including "culture connections" and "Learn Day."

    Key lessons highlighted in our conversation include:

    👉 Discover how a simple 25-minute "culture connection" call can enhance employee engagement and build a sense of belonging.

    👉 Learn about 'Learn Day' and how themed presentations can build a learning community and create strong bonds among remote employees.

    👉 Emphasizing innovation and balance: Explore the balance of innovation, collaboration, and employee well-being as core values that drive Arity’s dynamic culture.

    👉 Steph shares a hopeful vision for AI to handle administrative tasks, thus allowing leaders to focus on meaningful human connections and strategic insights.

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    Learn more about Steph Ryter:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephaniegarciareiter/

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    Website: https://jasonlauritsen.com/

    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonLauritsenVideo

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonlauritsen/

    Instagram: https://instagram.com/jasonlauritsen/

    #HRLeadership #EmployeeExperience #WorkplaceCulture #FutureOfWork #Engagement #RemoteWork #JasonLauritsen

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    47 mins
  • Career Development Accelerated by Job Architecture with Sarika Lamont
    Jan 14 2025

    Join Jason in an insightful conversation with Sarika Lamont, the Vice President of People and Culture at Vidyard.

    Sarika delves deep into the nuances of career growth, management challenges, and the critical role HR plays in shaping today's workforce. Sarika also highlights the concept of job architecture and emphasizes how structuring roles and career paths is crucial for organizational success and employee development.

    Key lessons highlighted in our conversation include:

    👉 The importance of defining clear role expectations and responsibilities, providing employees with the guidance they need to advance in their careers.

    👉 The foundational role of job architecture and compensation in creating structured, clear career paths that support both individual contributors and managers.

    👉 How job architecture provides a roadmap, detailing how employees can advance in their careers with defined roles, responsibilities, and pathways for promotion.

    👉 Utilizing AI to manage administrative tasks, allowing HR to focus on strategic planning and enhancing job architecture to serve the organization better.

    👉 Promoting transparency, equity, and ongoing learning within HR to support fair and inclusive workplaces.

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    Learn more about Sarika Lamont

    Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarikal/

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    Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@JasonLauritsenVideo

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonlauritsen/

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    50 mins

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