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The Connector Ed. 70

May 9th, 2023 | The Connector


You know how much we love keeping our team connected at TOC! Our Culture Club was at it again this month and gathered photos from our team members to show us what they are up to this spring!

Talk about cuteness overload with the adorable babies, kiddos, and puppies! A few of our team members vacationed this spring too!

What is your team up to this spring?

Drop us a line!


Light the Night with TOC

Join us in bringing light to the darkness of cancer! We are forming a fundraising walk team for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's (LLS) Light The Night.

Register today to join our team or make a donation and help fund cancer cures! Our very own Marcia O'Connor is the 2023 Greater Philadelphia Corporate Walk Chair and with her leadership, we will surpass our goal together!

1. The top trends in recruiting

Recruiting on TikTok? 🤔Many use social media to promote jobs and engage job seekers and TikTok is the next platform to explore. With over 1 billion monthly users, TikTok's algorithms can drive organic growth for mega-companies to small mom-and-pop shops.

HRDIVE explains the "in the apply funnel" and how your organization can utilize TikTok to grow your talent bench.

Learn more here!

2. Add ChatGPT experience to your resume

While spreadsheet knowledge is important...it might become a thing of the past as a majority of hiring organizations want workers with ChatGPT experience.

HR-Brew shares that employers are looking for people in their organization who know the system and create more productivity. Are you including ChatGPT experience in your job posts?

Read more here!

3. TOC's Spring Panel - The CEO's Dilemma

Join us on Tuesday, May 16 for our panel presentation on the topic of The CEO's Dilemma: Navigating the Top 3 Challenges in the Modern Workplace.

As you may know, leaders face an array of challenges in leading their organizations in today's fast-paced and ever-changing business environment. Our discussion will focus on the top challenges that CEOs must navigate in order to succeed and thrive.

During this interactive session, we will explore the following challenges:

♦ Attracting and Retaining Top Talent

♦ Developing the Next Generation of Leaders

♦ The Economy - What are the trends?

♦ Maintaining an Engaged Workforce


Register Here!

4. U-ROC Leadership ™ Gap Year Program

The U-ROC Leadership™ stands for Riker Opportunity Center and the “U” is all about empowering you to discover your dreams and a way to make them a reality.

U-ROC Leadership™ is currently looking for 20 students to engage in their second annual class of this groundbreaking U-ROC Leadership™ Gap Year Program. To learn more, contact Dana Riker Jackson, CEO of Riker Opportunity Institute, Inc.

5. Upcoming TOC May Signature Events

TOC HR Office Hours

Join us for TOC HR Office Hours where our dedicated HR experts address some of the critical Human Resources issues we are all facing in the workplace. We are a SHRM Recertification Provider and an HRCI Provider.

Upcoming Session:

Thursday, May 18th 🔷 3:00 - 4:00 PM EST

How to Join:

Please register here!

  • HRCI 1.0 Credit
    The use of this official seal confirms that this Activity has met HR Certification Institute’s® (HRCI®) criteria for recertification credit pre-approval.

6. Thought Leadership - The Latest Trends! 

Each month our Human Resources and Talent Acquisition team members deliver this valuable resource to keep you in the know of the latest topics and trends impacting the people part of your business. Mental health struggles, difficult family dynamics, caring for elders, financial concerns... The number of challenges affecting today’s workforce are numerous and can feel overwhelming...😟In a recent Hire Design Blog, "The EAP, An Untapped Employee Benefit," Human Resources Partner, Stephanie McClure, outlines the importance of having an EAP, or Employer-Sponsored Employee Assistance Plan. 

7. Let's Get Local...Raleigh too!

Wellness Wednesday...

Mental Health Month

May is Mental Health Month and there are so many ways you can get involved as an organization.

  • Plan a wellness activity.
  • Host an in-person mental health lunch and learn with your EAP representative.
  • Ask your team members to share personal wellness or self-care tips.

Check out Mental Health America's Toolkit here!




This information is provided for informational purposes only and should not be taken as legal advice. The O’Connor Group makes no representations as to the completeness, suitability, or validity of any information contained herein and will not be liable for any errors or omissions.

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