Scott Allen, PhD: Career Jumps, Setting the Weather & the Two-Email Rule

Scott Allen

“Leaders create the weather.” That simple mindset, along with setting clear leadership expectations, continuous development, and defining the ideal leader can help you bridge the gap between training and real performance. Join host Sam Clyde Schroeder as she sits down with Scott Allen, PhD—a leadership consultant, educator, keynote speaker, and podcast host. In this episode, … Read more

Flexible Leave Policies That Work: Strategies for Retention and Employee Engagement

Chris Adams, CEO of Park Place Technologies

We recently talked with Chris Adams, CEO of Park Place Technologies, about strategies to support your workforce and keep them involved, even during leaves of absence. During our conversation, Chris explained the need to rethink traditional leave policies. He described a familiar challenge his company once faced: “We would have great employees who would leave … Read more

Chris Adams: Scaling Culture, Construction & ‘Why Cleveland?’

Chris Adams

Can you grow a business without losing what makes it great? Scaling doesn’t have to mean sacrificing culture. The key is prioritizing people, connections, and the values that got you there in the first place. In our latest episode of “What’s Up at Work?” we talked with Chris Adams, President and CEO of Park Place … Read more

Why the Best Workplace Initiatives Start with Your Employees, Not the CEO

Josh Marx, Medical Service Company

At ERC, we’ve seen firsthand how grassroots initiatives can transform a company. In our recent What’s Up at Work? podcast episode, Josh Marx, CEO of Medical Service Company, shared why many of the best workplace initiatives really start at the employee level. During our conversation, Josh made it clear that the most exciting changes in … Read more

The Real Impact of Remote Work on Employee Wellbeing: Strategies from a CEO

Remote work vs. office work

We recently had a fascinating conversation with Brian Macias—CEO of Embrace Pet Insurance—on the ERC podcast, What’s Up at Work? In our chat, Brian shared some thought-provoking insights on remote work that challenge the prevailing “one-size-fits -all” mindset. We’re sharing his perspectives and exploring how you, as a business leader or HR leader, can create … Read more

Josh Marx: People-First Growth, You Days & Transformative HR Culture

Podcast with Josh Marx, CEO of Medical Service Company

Is putting your people first the secret to unlocking next-level business growth? Meet Josh Marx, CEO of Medical Service Company, a 70+ “years young” family business specializing in home medical equipment and patient care. In this episode, Josh shares how bringing an “employee-first” mindset to his organization has fueled major expansions, from doubling the workforce … Read more