The Workforce on Deck Podcast

The Workforce on Deck Podcast

Join Hosts and industry thought leaders Vince Jackson and Dr. Sarah Inman as we discuss all things related to workforce management and HCM across all industries. Nothing is off limits and we will cover today’s current trends and challenges as dive deep into Process, Technology and Strategy. Want to ask questions or provide feedback on some ideas for future shows, please email us at info@improvizations.com.

Episodes

July 29, 2025 48 mins

Building a winning lineup isn’t just for the ballpark!

What happens when you bring lifelong baseball fans together to talk workforce management? You get a conversation that proves great teams are built on the same fundamentals, whether they’re built in a board room or at the ballpark.

 

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In this episode of Workforce on Deck, hosts Vince Jackson and Dr. Sarah Inman sit down with special guest Nathalie Gentile, Director of Product Management at Zaddons. Nathalie shares her unique journey into the world of scheduling and workforce management, highlighting how her passion for solving complex puzzles led her into this field. They discuss common challenges in scheduling and staffing across industries like retail and heal...

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In this episode of Workforce on Deck, Improv's Dr. Sarah Inman and Vince Jackson sat down at UKG Aspire with TestAssure's VP of Sales, Austin Gritters, and (now) Chief Revenue Officer at Workerbee, Dylan Riley. Workerbee is a partner offering of TestAssure, connecting companies with on-demand, pre-vetted corporate software experts facilitating flexible engagements for various software needs.

 

They dive into some of the challenges ...

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In this episode of Workforce on Deck, Improv's Dr. Sarah Inman, Vince Jackson, and repeat guest Meredith Johnson explore common post-implementation challenges organizations encounter after WFM and HCM software go-live. They discuss frequent issues such as user adoption difficulties, unforeseen configuration challenges, and the challenging transition from dedicated implementation support to standard vendor support.

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The tables are turned: Dr. Inman interviews Vince, delving into the world of retail and exploring Vince’s professional journey, technology, best practices, culture, and more. They share real-life examples and offer insights that others can adopt and adapt. As always, the conversation comes back to workforce management—and how harnessing insights and technology ultimately provides the tools you need to drive success for yourself and...

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February 23, 2025 49 mins

Join Vince and Dr. Inman as they focus on various aspects of Human Capital Management (HCM) and payroll processes.  They are joined by two incredible guests with decades of HCM experience, Meredith Johnson and Brenda Estrada.  Discussions covered:

  • Recent and upcoming legislative changes affecting payroll, particularly regarding 401(k) contributions and overtime taxation.
  • The complexity of tax systems in different states was ex...
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December 12, 2024 50 mins

In today's episode, Vince and Dr. Inman explore some of the biggest challenges facing workforce management as we approach year-end. They discuss key topics around closing out the year and completing all of those necessary tasks during a very busy and distracting season.  Additionally, they venture off in to conversations around identifying and tackling change, building innovative teams, and leading with authenticity.  The inspiring...

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October 17, 2024 40 mins

In today's episode, Vince and Dr. Inman explore some of the biggest challenges facing workforce management in the healthcare industry. They discuss key topics like the role of AI, emerging trends, employee care and retention, employee wellbeing and other pressing issues on the minds of healthcare professionals

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