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In this episode of the Human Capital Lab podcast, host Rich Douglas is joined by Denise McCauley, President and CEO, and MarshaGraesser, Director of Culture and Talent Development at WoodmenLife. They share their expertise on managing and engaging talent in the post-COVID world, emphasizing the importance of remote work balance, intentional engagement, and adaptive leadership. Discover the challenges, strategies, and best practices for fostering a strong company culture, enhancing team performance, and maintaining a sense of community and purpose among employees. Tune in for valuable insights on navigating workforce engagement in today's dynamic work environment.00:00 Introduction to the Human Capital Lab Podcast00:27 Meet the Guests: Denise McCauley and Marsha Graesser01:16 WoodmenLife: Company Overview and Mission05:38 Challenges in the Insurance Industry08:27 Adapting to Post-COVID Work Environment12:06 Building Connections in a Remote World19:59 Intentional Leadership and Engagement20:52 The Challenge of Engagement in Virtual Settings21:39 The Importance of Dressing for Your Day22:50 Cultural Shifts and Engagement Strategies25:11 WoodmenLife’s Unique Culture and Customer Engagement29:16 Onboarding and Building a Collaborative Community34:30 Balancing Diverse Workforce Needs35:46 Encouraging Risk-Taking and Continuous Learning38:11 Final Thoughts and EncouragementConnect with the Guests: WoodmenLife ;Denise McCauley's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/denise-mccauley-5113465/Marsha Graesser's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marshajgraesser/Website: https://www.woodmenlife.org/Connect with Human Capital Lab; Host: Rich Douglas LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rich-douglas-92b71b52/ Human Captial Lab Links Website: https://humancapitallab.org/ Interested in Being a Guest? https://humancapitallab.org/podcast/ Mentioned in this episode:New Show - Talent in the Age of AILooking for what’s next?
While the Human Capital Lab is no longer releasing new episodes, we’re continuing this work through Talent in the Age of AI — now with a clear focus on how AI is transforming talent strategy, leadership, and workforce development.
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