In this episode of the TALKE ’BOUT Podcast, host Alexander Boehm speaks with Nysia Gaskin-Hadley, Head of People Values and Communications at TALKE USA, about the difference between filling jobs and building careers. The conversation focuses on employee growth, development, and long-term opportunities. Nysia explains how workforce programs, community involvement, and partnerships with schools, colleges, and nonprofits help create career pathways and support local communities.

She also shares her views on leadership, employee engagement, and the challenges of managing a multigenerational workforce. Nysia highlights the importance of clarity, connection, and continuous learning in building strong teams and sustainable organizations.

With a focus on workforce development and community impact, Nysia Gaskin-Hadley explains the difference between filling jobs and building long-term careers. She discusses apprenticeship programs, forklift training, and partnerships with schools, colleges, and nonprofits that create opportunities for employees and local communities. She also covers leadership, coaching, and supporting people through different stages of their careers while balancing the needs of a multigenerational workforce.

In this episode, expect to learn:

• How building careers differs from simply filling jobs and why it matters today
• How apprenticeship, forklift training, and CDL programs create career opportunities
• Why partnerships with schools, colleges, and nonprofits support workforce development
• The challenges and opportunities of leading a multigenerational workforce
• How leadership, employee engagement, and community involvement help build stronger teams and long-term success

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Timestamps:

• [00:00] - Teaser
• [01:54] - Introduction of Podcast & Guest Nysia Gaskin-Hadley
• [03:03] - Filling Jobs Versus Building Long Term Career Opportunities
• [04:36] - Community Impact Through Service and Employee Involvement
• [06:48] - Connecting Workforce Development to Community Success
• [09:23] - Leadership Development, Mentoring, and Employee Growth
• [12:06] - Measuring Success Beyond Retention and Workforce Data
• [15:05] - Leadership Advice for Building Sustainable Organizations
• [16:16] - Finding and Connecting with Nysia Gaskin-Hadley

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