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Join host Joey Price (@joeyvpriceHR) each week as he unpacks crucial topics that early-stage entrepreneurs need to know to live a more productive yet balanced life. Topics include Leadership, Business, Human Resources, and Personal Finance.
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Thursday Dec 15, 2016
Thursday Dec 15, 2016
About This Episode:
Spotify, the music streaming service that puts the world’s music at your fingertips, reveals the songs and artists that took the world by storm in 2016.
This Episode is Sponsored by Jumpstart:HR, LLC
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Last year, we got the party started with “Uptown Funk” and saw some exciting new artists like the The Weekend breakthrough hits. This year, some big players topped the charts like Drake, Rihanna and Justin Bieber - but what did America listen to?
In this interview, SHANON COOK, Spotify Trends Expert, will discuss the year’s top artists and tracks, musical trendsand streaming milestones.
Year in Music categories that Spotify will reveal include:
- Top streamed artist
- Top streamed male artist
- Top streamed female artist
- Top streamed song of 2016
- Top streamed album
- Most popular playlists
Spotify’s 100 million global listeners streamed billions of hours of music in 2016, which gives Spotify endless insight into the songs, artists and trends that resonated with users. For each category, Spotify will name the global winner and the winner by country, so viewers can compare their musical tastes with the rest of the world.
FOR MORE INFORMATION VISIT: SPOTIFY.COM
ABOUT SHANON: Shanon Cook is the Spotify trends expert for TV, radio and online and formerly a CNN music and entertainment reporter. During her career she’s interviewed many of the world’s top entertainers, including Sting, Annie Lennox, Kanye West, Paul Rudd, Heidi Klum, Jennifer Lopez, Alicia Keys, Claire Danes, Peter Gabriel, R.E.M., Duran Duran, Mariah Carey, Harry Connick Jr. and Yo-Yo Ma. For more than ten years her reports have broadcast worldwide in more than 200 countries on CNN International and in the U.S. on CNN and HLN... Shanon’s foray into entertainment journalism began when she was a producer and reporter for CNN International’s weekly program “The Music Room,” which featured popular bands and artists. She served as the daily entertainment reporter on HLN’s Robin Meade program, now known as Morning Express with Robin Meade and has contributed to BBC America and Billboard Magazine.
ABOUT SPOTIFY: Spotify is an award-winning digital music service that gives you on-demand access to over 30 million tracks. Our dream is to make all the world’s music available instantly to everyone, wherever and whenever you are. Spotify makes it easier than ever to discover, manage and share music with your friends, while making sure that artists get a fair deal.
Spotify is now available in 60 markets globally with more than 100 million active users*, and over 40 million paying subscribers**.
Since its launch in Sweden in 2008, Spotify has driven more than US$5bn to rights holders. Spotify is the biggest and most successful music streaming service of its kind globally. www.spotify.com
Further Information
For more information, images, or to contact the team, please head over to our press page at http://press.spotify.com/Website:https://www.spotify.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/spotifyusa/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/Spotify
Thursday Dec 15, 2016
Thursday Dec 15, 2016
A new law to help combat tax fraud may delay millions of income tax refunds this upcoming tax season. The law, called the PATH Act, requires the IRS to hold refunds of taxpayers who claim the Earned Income Tax Credit or the Additional Child Tax Credit until at least Feb. 15.
This Episode is Sponsored by Jumpstart:HR, LLC
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Tax ID theft continues to rise. According to IRS data, since 2013, approximately 5.1 million people have been victims of tax identity theft fraud. Criminals use personal information to file fake returns and steal taxpayer refunds. This can be very challenging for victims…losing access to their refund for approximately 180 days and having to take multiple steps to regain their identity with the IRS.
Plus, anyone who hasn’t enrolled in health care insurance can face a steeper penalty on their 2016 tax return.
Kathy Pickering, a tax expert with H&R Block discusses:
- What the PATH act means for tax filers in 2017
- Consumer safeguards against tax identity theft fraud
- Penalties for taxpayers without health insurance & how to avoid being penalized if you don’t have insurance
- Tax tips you can make now to save when you file for the 2017 season
About Kathy
Kathy Pickering is the executive director of The Tax Institute at H&R Block, the go-to source for objective insights on federal and state tax laws affecting the individual. With more than a decade of experience in tax operations and 25 years in information technology, Pickering is responsible for the strategic direction and management for a team of the nation’s top experts on tax issues. As head of The Tax Institute, Pickering oversees enrolled agents, CPAs and attorneys who provide information and analysis on the real-world implications of tax policy and tax proposals.
For more information about this episode, visit http://blogs.hrblock.com/2016/10/11/path-act/
Thursday Nov 24, 2016
Thursday Nov 24, 2016
Santa says technology is high on the family wish list this holiday season but what is the right tech for your family? Technology editor, James Oppenheim (www.jamesgames.com), says that biggest tech trend he sees for 2016 are gifts that encourage creativity, social interaction, and learning.
Thursday Nov 24, 2016
Thursday Nov 24, 2016
For the past nine years, in partnership with Rebuilding Together, a leading national nonprofit organization in safe and healthy housing, Sears has helped raise more than $20 million to assist America’s veterans and military families.
This holiday season, the Sears Heroes at Home for the Holidays campaign, will raise funds to support immediate home accessibility upgrades for low-income veterans. Members can donate to Rebuilding Together when they check out at any Sears store or online via a link at sears.com/heroesathome.
Saturday Nov 05, 2016
Saturday Nov 05, 2016
How One Major Retail Bookseller is Doing It's Part To Help Close The Tech Job Skills Gap
Barnes & Noble and Maker Media, creator of Make: Magazine are teaming up for the second year to give children and adults in communities across the country the permission to explore, learn, make mistakes and have fun while building their tech literacy skills.
Barnes & Noble stores throughout the U.S. will once again be transformed into a fun and interactive education space featuring “Make” Space where customer can interact with Makers, get hands-on with some of the latest materials for building and constructing and be introduced to some of the newest innovations using virtual reality, augmented reality, 3D printing, robotics, coding and programming and more! Guests of all ages will also have the opportunity to get hands-on experiences around the art of designing, handcrafting and constructing, in the spirit of collaboration, cooperative learning and teamwork.
Kathleen Campisano is an award-winning business leader with a 20+ year record of driving multimillion dollar growth. Her areas of expertise include marketing, branding, ideation, P&L management, merchandising, experiential retailing and innovation in both product and content development.
Campisano has been the Vice President of Toys & Games for Barnes & Noble since 2009. She is a longtime contributor to the toy industry and currently serves on the TIA Board. Campisano has also served as Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer for Mega Brands, as SVP of Design, Product Development and Marketing, pre/post IPO, at LeapFrog Enterprises, along with key marketing brand positions at Fisher Price and Century Baby Products. Ms. Campisano has guest lectured at Toy & Game Conferences across the country, Haas Business School of Management at UC Berkeley, and has served on several retail panels representing the specialty toy market. She holds an Executive MBA from the SUNY School of Management in Buffalo, NY, and a BS in Marketing from Xavier University in Cincinnati, OH.
Friday Oct 21, 2016
Friday Oct 21, 2016
Energy and the Election: What Voters Think on Energy Issues
Energy is that rare issue achieves broad support across the political spectrum. A recent poll found that 73 percent of all voters – including 67 percent of Republicans, 76 percent of Independents and 79 percent of Democrats – support establishing a national energy policy that ensures a secure supply of abundant, affordable and available energy in an environmentally responsible manner.
The poll makes clear that when it comes to energy the American people expect their political leaders to set aside political posturing and focus on doing what’s best for consumers our economy and our environment.
Going into one of the most contentious elections in U.S. history - what are the major energy issues on voters’ minds and what do elected officials need to do to get policy in line with constituents needs?
About Jack: Jack N. Gerard is president and CEO of the American Petroleum Institute, the national trade association that represents all aspects of America’s oil and natural gas industry. Gerard has led API since November 2008, expanding its membership and influence in all 50 states and globally, adding offices in Dubai and Singapore to its operations in Beijing, enabling API to better inform the public and policymakers on important energy issues. API's Washington presence is the foundation for the oil and natural gas industry's advocacy and outreach at state, federal and global levels on public policy, standards and certification programs, and as the source for information on industry best practices.
Friday Sep 30, 2016
Friday Sep 30, 2016
About Brett:
Brett D. Reizen is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Entertainment Benefits Group (EBG), a leading provider of travel and entertainment worldwide. As the original co-founder of the company in 2001, Reizen has been President and CEO since inception. Reizen led the transition of EBG from a tech start-up venture into a thriving travel and entertainment business with both a major online and growing in-market presence. Achieving double and triple digit year-after-year growth, EBG now operates 8 brands, has more than 400 employees and serves 60 million customers annually. In addition to other multiple EBG sales channels, Reizen has led the way in growing and developing the most comprehensive corporate benefits programs, including TicketsatWork, Plum Benefits and Working Advantage. To date, EBG maintains client relationships with over 40,000 corporations that reach over 50 million employees.
About Entertainment Benefits Group:
Entertainment Benefits Group (EBG) is one of the largest privately held travel and entertainment providers in the United States. Headquartered in Miami with offices in Orlando, New York and Las Vegas, the company features the largest and most comprehensive corporate benefits program for travel and entertainment. With a network of consumer and B2B businesses, EBG has a proven track record of establishing successful and innovative website portals and partnerships. Owning 100 percent of its technology, EBG has developed a customized point-of-sale ticketing and administration system that reaches more than 60 million users and supports a continuously growing infrastructure. EBG also operates two customer service call centers, more than 45 retail locations in Las Vegas and Orlando’s largest Premier Ticket and Operations Center – located near Universal Orlando Resort and minutes away from Walt Disney World. EBG brands include: TicketsatWork.com, PlumBenefits.com, WorkingAdvantage.com, BestofOrlando.com, Showtickets.com, BestofVegas.com, NewYork.com and Tickets & Tours.
Tuesday Aug 30, 2016
Tuesday Aug 30, 2016
Is It Too Easy to Spend Money These Days?
With wages stagnant, school debt piling up and costs rising millennials have it tough. Technology can be a key to saving or a curse. In this episode, Ester Bloom, Senior Editor of The Billfold will share her tips including:
Spending Tracking Apps
Referral Marketing
Apps that raise your food bill and ones that lower it
Technology to track your driving skills (and lower your auto insurance)
According to the Association for Psychological Science, when it comes to driving most people think their skills are above average. Other studies have found nearly two thirds of drivers rate themselves as excellent or very good. Now your anchors, reporters, producers, hosts and audience can put themselves up to the challenge for free by using technology to measure how they actually drive. If they do well, they might be able to save significant money on their car insurance.
Here’s how the program works. After signing up for a 30 Day free trial (here), you’ll receive a Snapshot device which plugs into your car. It measures how fast, how far and when you drive. It also measures your rates of acceleration and how hard you brake. If you do well, new customers can be offered a reduced Snapshot rates and existing customers can see their rates go down—good news also for parents who have younger millennials on their insurance plan.
About Ester:
Ester Bloom is an award-winning non-fiction writer and Senior Editor at The Billfold which covers everything you wanted to know about money. Her specialty areas are millennials and women. She has appeared on MSNBC, MTV, HuffPost Live and the Geraldo Rivera Show among many programs.
Thursday Aug 18, 2016
Thursday Aug 18, 2016
Give Your Boss a Piece of Your Mind - The Right Way
Ft. Anita Bowness
Global Practice Leader of Halogen Software
This Episode is Sponsored by Jumpstart:HR, LLC
HR Outsourcing for Small Businesses and Startups
Learn more: www.jumpstart-hr.com
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We’ve all heard of the phrase“managing up,” but what does it mean to give feedback to your boss – and how canyou do it the right way without getting fired? Research shows that many peopleleave organizations due to bad management, so why not turn that around andempower employees to give managers a piece of their mind?
Joining me to tackle thistough and touchy topic today is
Anita Bowness, GlobalPractice Leader of Halogen Software
About Anita:
Anita joined Halogen in 2014 with nearly 20 years' experience in consulting and professional services, the majority of which has been spent enabling client organizations leverage the talent of their workforce to achieve desired strategic results. As a Solutions Consultant with Halogen, Anita draws upon her prior HR and consulting experience in the areas of recruitment, onboarding, performance management, learning and development, succession planning, organizational development, competency mapping and change management. Her consulting experience has spanned many sectors, including IT, government, defense, retail, telecommunications, healthcare, education, logistics and professional services. Anita holds a Bachelor of Commerce with a Major in HRM from the University of Ottawa, and an Masters in HRM from the University of Leeds.
Additional Performance Resources from Halogen Software:
Upward Feedback: How to Give Your Boss Your Honest Opinion
http://www.halogensoftware.com/blog/upward-feedback-how-to-give-your-boss-your-honest-opinion
New eBook: Driving the Future of Performance Management
http://www.halogensoftware.com/blog/new-ebook-driving-the-future-of-performance-management
3 Questions to Help You Prepare to Give Tough Feedback
http://www.halogensoftware.com/blog/3-questions-to-help-you-prepare-to-give-tough-feedback
Next-generation Performance Management
http://www.halogensoftware.com/learn/centers-of-excellence/next-generation-performance-management
Friday Jul 15, 2016
Friday Jul 15, 2016
How Not to Waste Your Time in College