Employability

The official podcast of SERCO.

E65: Discovering the Benefits of NAWDP Membership 06/13/2024

E65: Discovering the Benefits of NAWDP Membership Tune in for a conversation with Manuel Ugues, Regional Director for SERCO of Texas, as he discusses the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals (NAWDP) and the numerous benefits it offers to workforce professionals. In this insightful conversation, Manuel shares his experiences with NAWDP, including attending conferences, utilizing the organization's resources, and serving on the national board. He highlights the importance of NAWDP in providing networking opportunities, best practices, and professional development tools. Manuel also discusses the recent NAWDP conference in San Antonio, Texas, which attracted nearly 2,000 attendees and featured engaging presentations on topics such as artificial intelligence, human-centered design, and generational differences in the workforce. Listen in to discover how NAWDP can help you accelerate your career and improve your skills as a workforce development professional. /episode/index/show/employability/id/31726072

E64: Navigating Workforce Trends: A Look Back and Forward at 2023 08/10/2023

E64: Navigating Workforce Trends: A Look Back and Forward at 2023 In this episode, Manuel Ugues, Regional Director for SERCO of Texas, returns to the program to discuss the state of the economy and workforce trends in 2023. Discover the unique challenges and opportunities presented by low unemployment rates, highlighting how SERCO is working to bridge solutions between job seekers and employers. Mr. Ugues delves into the evolving dynamics of remote work and technology's impact on the workforce, shedding light on the growing use of AI and automation. He also shares his pride in recent accomplishments, such as reaching 10,000 followers on LinkedIn and his appointment to the National Association for Workforce Development Professionals' board of directors. /episode/index/show/employability/id/27716217

E63: The Power of Mindset- Part Two: With Author, Speaker and Coach Judy Balloff 03/16/2023

E63: The Power of Mindset- Part Two: With Author, Speaker and Coach Judy Balloff Author, speaker, and coach Judy Balloff joins the program for a two-part conversation about the power of mindset to achieve success. Judy shares her own story of needing to reinvent her career after dealing with serious health issues in her sixties. Discover the power of your thoughts when it comes to success, and principles and tips to help you navigate career challenges. /episode/index/show/employability/id/26252844

E62: The Power of Mindset- Part One: With Author, Speaker and Coach Judy Balloff 03/16/2023

E62: The Power of Mindset- Part One: With Author, Speaker and Coach Judy Balloff Author, speaker, and coach Judy Balloff joins the program for a two-part conversation about the power of mindset to achieve success. Judy shares her own story of needing to reinvent her career after dealing with serious health issues in her sixties. Discover the power of your thoughts when it comes to success, and principles and tips to help you navigate career challenges. /episode/index/show/employability/id/26252802

E61: Workforce Trends for 2023 02/02/2023

E61: Workforce Trends for 2023 This episode was originally recorded for 180PODCAST, and features a conversation between Manuel Ugues, Regional Director for SERCO of Texas, and Workforce180 CEO Mike Fazio. Discover tips for retention and what SERCO has done to maintain a positive culture for employees. Manuel also shares his thoughts about workforce challenges and opportunities for 2023. /episode/index/show/employability/id/25810428

E60: Successfully Navigating Stress and Change 09/09/2022

E60: Successfully Navigating Stress and Change Manuel Ugues, Regional Director for SERCO of Texas, joins the program to discuss how to thrive during times of stress and uncertainty. Discover tips and strategies for focusing on what's most important, even when there are multiple competing priorities. /episode/index/show/employability/id/25161225

E59: Working with Purpose 08/26/2022

E59: Working with Purpose In this episode, you'll hear from an expert about how to incorporate more meaning and purpose into your work, and how to incorporate your interests into any job, without having to find a different line of work. /episode/index/show/employability/id/25161339

E58: Overcoming Fears and Doubts as a Job Seeker 07/25/2022

E58: Overcoming Fears and Doubts as a Job Seeker In this episode, you'll hear about how to increase your confidence as a job seeker, and how to overcome fears and doubts along the way! /episode/index/show/employability/id/23949354

E57: Making Resolutions in a Post-Pandemic World 07/18/2022

E57: Making Resolutions in a Post-Pandemic World In this episode, you'll hear from a psychology professor about how to make and keep resolutions in a post-pandemic world. /episode/index/show/employability/id/23949237

E56: Just 2 Choices- Career Lessons from an Airline Pilot 07/11/2022

E56: Just 2 Choices- Career Lessons from an Airline Pilot In this episode, you'll hear from former airline pilot Rico Racosky about a powerful but simple process to make better life choices. Discover how to get unstuck and why "trying harder" often doesn't lead to more success. /episode/index/show/employability/id/23949108

E55: The Employability Podcast- A Look Back and a Look Forward 06/30/2022

E55: The Employability Podcast- A Look Back and a Look Forward Manuel Ugues, Regional Director for SERCO of Texas, joins the program to discuss the evolution of the Employability Podcast, the benefits that podcasting provides for his organization, and shares his vision for the future of the podcast. /episode/index/show/employability/id/23590961

E54: Tips for Overcoming "Career PTSD" 04/28/2022

E54: Tips for Overcoming "Career PTSD" Mustafa Ammar, Founder and CEO of The Passion MBA, joins the program to explain what "Career PTSD" is, the root causes of it, and share 5 tips for overcoming Career PTSD. /episode/index/show/employability/id/22940183

E53: Inspiring and Building Better LIves and Communities: With Juan Solis 03/10/2022

E53: Inspiring and Building Better LIves and Communities: With Juan Solis Juan Solis, Community Development Manager at Truist, joins the program to discuss his career journey and the various workforce challenges facing the San Antonio area. Discover how the COVID-19 pandemic created a new paradigm of thinking and Mr. Solis' forecast and vision for the next 10 years. /episode/index/show/employability/id/22406963

E52: GPS to Employment Success- Part Two 12/27/2021

E52: GPS to Employment Success- Part Two In the second part of this two-part episode, author and career coach Beverly Williams shares tips for anyone thinking about looking for a new job during the Great Resignation, and what to consider before leaving a current job or career. /episode/index/show/employability/id/21632531

E51: GPS To Employment Success- Part One 12/27/2021

E51: GPS To Employment Success- Part One In part one of this two-part episode, author and career coach Beverly Williams joins the program to share tips about what job seekers need to think about during their job search. /episode/index/show/employability/id/21632516

E50: From Great Resignation to Great Employee Appreciation 12/24/2021

E50: From Great Resignation to Great Employee Appreciation There's been a lot of talk about the Great Resignation, but what can organizations do to retain their talent? Manuel Ugues, Regional Director for SERCO of Texas, joins the program to discuss tips for how organizations can demonstrate appreciation for their employees and set themselves up to have the best chance to retain their workers. /episode/index/show/employability/id/21632489

E49: How to Speak and Be Heard 10/25/2021

E49: How to Speak and Be Heard Angela Lussier, CEO and Founder of Speaker Sisterhood, returns to the program to discuss how to communicate your value to others, whether that's in a networking meet, job fair, interview, etc. Discover tips for how to speak effectively and ensure that your message is heard. /episode/index/show/employability/id/20934965

E48: Speaking with Calm and Confidence 10/25/2021

E48: Speaking with Calm and Confidence Angela Lussier, CEO and Founder of Speaker Sisterhood, joins the program to discuss how to overcome the fear of speaking and shares tips for calming yourself down whether you are speaking in-person or virtually. /episode/index/show/employability/id/20934929

E47: Dealing with Grief and Uncertainty During a Pandemic- Part 2 09/08/2021

E47: Dealing with Grief and Uncertainty During a Pandemic- Part 2 In this 2-part episode, psychologist Dr. Patti Ashley returns to the program to discuss how to take care of yourself during a pandemic and how to deal with the uncertainty that comes with living in the "new normal." To learn more about Dr. Ashley, visit: /episode/index/show/employability/id/20408819

E46: Dealing with Grief and Uncertainty During a Pandemic- Part 1 09/08/2021

E46: Dealing with Grief and Uncertainty During a Pandemic- Part 1 In this 2-part episode, psychologist Dr. Patti Ashley returns to the program to discuss how to take care of yourself during a pandemic and how to deal with the uncertainty that comes with living in the "new normal." To learn more about Dr. Ashley, visit: /episode/index/show/employability/id/20408804

E45: Working with Meaning and Purpose 08/16/2021

E45: Working with Meaning and Purpose In this episode you'll hear from an expert about how to incorporate more meaning and purpose into your work, and how to incorporate your interests into any job, without having to find a different line of work. /episode/index/show/employability/id/20159372

E44: How to Build Confidence as a Job Seeker 07/23/2021

E44: How to Build Confidence as a Job Seeker Raj Girn, Founder and CEO of the Open Chest Confidence Academy, joins the program to discuss her own journey of becoming more confident and shares tips for how to increase your confidence. Discover how to find courage in the face of uncertainty, and what to consider when starting a new job or career. /episode/index/show/employability/id/19908026

E43: 5 Lessons from Q1 of 2021 06/14/2021

E43: 5 Lessons from Q1 of 2021 Manuel Ugues, Regional Director for SERCO of Texas to share his top 5 lessons from Q1 of 2021. Discover what this year has taught us about setting goals and finding success, and some thoughts about what it will take to thrive in 2021 and beyond. /episode/index/show/employability/id/19469393

E42: Diversity Equity and Inclusion for Organizations- Part Two 04/07/2021

E42: Diversity Equity and Inclusion for Organizations- Part Two DEI consultant Kay Fabella joins the program for a 2-part conversation about how organizations can create a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. To learn more about Kay, visit https://kayfabella.com/ /episode/index/show/employability/id/18643748

E41: Diversity Equity and Inclusion for Organizations- Part One 04/07/2021

E41: Diversity Equity and Inclusion for Organizations- Part One DEI consultant Kay Fabella joins the program for a 2-part conversation about how organizations can create a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. To learn more about Kay, visit https://kayfabella.com/ /episode/index/show/employability/id/18637793

E40: Tips for Recruitment and Retention 03/29/2021

E40: Tips for Recruitment and Retention Manuel Ugues, Regional Director for SERCO of Texas, returns to the program to discuss recruitment and retention tips in a post-pandemic world. Discover what employees are most looking for in this time of remote work, and how to use technology to enhance recruitment and retention efforts. /episode/index/show/employability/id/18509297

E39: Dealing with Distractions 03/16/2021

E39: Dealing with Distractions Manuel Ugues, Regional Director for SERCO of Texas, returns to the program to discuss how to handle distractions, and some of the unique distractions that have come up as many of us work in remote locations. Discover how to stay focused, grounded and productive. /episode/index/show/employability/id/18346040

E38: Making a Career Change in 2021- Part Two 02/06/2021

E38: Making a Career Change in 2021- Part Two In part two of this two-part episode, Geraldine Hogan, author of Career Moves for Teachers and Other Professionals: Strategies for a Successful Job Change, joins the program to reveal how to have a successful job change. Discover the mindset and actions that are needed for success. /episode/index/show/employability/id/17844659

E37: Making a Career Change in 2021- Part One 02/06/2021

E37: Making a Career Change in 2021- Part One In part one of this two-part episode, Geraldine Hogan, author of Career Moves for Teachers and Other Professionals: Strategies for a Successful Job Change, joins the program to reveal how to have a successful job change. Discover the mindset and actions that are needed for success. /episode/index/show/employability/id/17844635

E36: Making Resolutions in a Post-Pandemic World 01/24/2021

E36: Making Resolutions in a Post-Pandemic World Dr. Frank Farley, Professor of Psychology at Temple University and previous president of the American Psychological Association (APA), joins the program to discuss how and why to make resolutions in an uncertain world. /episode/index/show/employability/id/17668520

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