In this special two-part episode, Dr. Kim delves into the fascinating world of remote work and global talent recruitment. Join Dr. Kim and special guest, Lauren Brockett, as they explore the evolving landscape of work-from-anywhere opportunities and how US-based talent is making its mark on the global stage.
Special Guest: Lauren Brockett
Driven to alleviate global poverty, Lauren has helped hundreds of companies grow to scale and fill critical roles while assisting under-resourced communities and innovative businesses access capital. Lauren has personally worked with over 6,000 job seekers, from early career to senior-level professionals, with career planning, resume writing, and job application assistance. Lauren has also led human resources (HR), operations, culture, diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging (DEIB), and financial wellness initiatives for various industries, including hospitality, healthcare, manufacturing, global NGOs such as Habitat for Humanity and Care International as well as various other private and public institutions.
Coined the “Job-Lady” of the community, Lauren created the first career center for a community of survivors from war-torn countries and immigrants who have experienced trauma resettled in metro Atlanta. At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, Lauren partnered with local neighborhoods in West Atlanta, South Atlanta, and Clarkston to start the first Community Lending Circles using the village savings loan association “microlending” models adopted from West African villages. Lauren is an Indian and Caribbean immigrant from the United Kingdom and grew up in Northeast Atlanta. She studied strategic human resources at Cornell University and l economics and sociology at Emory University. She holds a senior professional in human resources (SPHR) certification.
Lauren is publishing her first book, Always Employed, a compilation of real stories of former refugees and ten simple, universally actual rules or “labor lingo” about searching for the right job opportunity for unemployed and underemployed working age groups. This read will inspire individuals seeking the HR secrets she has uncovered to remain.
Learn more about Lauren: Linked In: Personal: Lauren Brockett, SPHR | LinkedIn / Company: Always Employed
Instagram: @alwaysemployedllc
YouTube: @alwaysemployed
TikTok: @llaland106
Website: www.alwaysemployed.org
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