Ruch Riffs: An Employer Brand Podcast

Hosted by Will Ruch

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Dec 2025

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Join Will Ruch, employer branding expert, and other human resources and marketing pros as they share their stories, ideas and advice on building your workplace brand. Gain actionable tips from industry leaders on finding and retaining talent, your most valuable resource.

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December 11, 202510 min

Interview With Tony Pelicano - CHRO at Catholic Health

In this quick episode, Will Ruch, CEO of Versant Solutions, interviews Tony Pellicano. Tony shares the leadership principles that shaped his tenure as CHRO at Catholic Health. He talks about why empathy became his anchor, how involving employees transforms outcomes, and what it really takes to communicate tough decisions with clarity and respect. Tony also looks ahead at the future of HR and the impact of AI and reminding us that strong relationships and a human touch will always matter most. A fast, thoughtful listen with insights you can put to work right away.

July 17, 20248 min

Communications with Sara and guest host, Hayley Ruch Geiger

In this episode of the Ruch Riffs podcast, host Hayley Ruch Geiger interviews the inspiring Sara Royf. Now, as a LinkedIn coach based in Tel Aviv, Sara continues to empower professionals to elevate their personal brands and make meaningful connections. Her story is a powerful example of how strategic thinking and passion can drive substantial growth and impact.

February 8, 20247 min

7 minutes of leadership insights from an Olympic skier

I met Kevin while creating promotional content for several clients. As an Olympian and US Ski Team winner, he shared insights about how leaders must put communication, results, and teamwork. The more I saw Kevin do work for clients Kwik Trip and Minocqua Winter Park, the more he helped me understand how to be better at what I do.

August 22, 20235 min

Break Free of the Leadership Straitjacket

Want to be a more resilient leader? Ruch Riffs is pleased to announce our podcast featuring Tatyana St. Germaine, Executive Coach and Talent Assessment Expert. Resilience is all about coping with stress, maintaining emotional well-being, and overcoming setbacks – learned skills that successful leaders need. Listen in as Tatyana and I discuss management techniques to help you address challenges, adversity, and uncertainty in the workplace.

May 4, 202311 min

Four Trends Driving the Future Workplace

A discussion about ManpowerGroup's latest Global Market Research.

February 21, 20234 min

Employee Compensation and Benefits

Employee compensation and benefits is one of the hottest topics in many companies today. Even with some high-profile organizations trimming back staffing levels, competition for top talent remains strong. In this month’s Ruch Riff’s podcast, I talk to George Murphy, a leading corporate benefits expert and Executive Vice President at 4C Digital Health, on why employee benefits matter more than ever and how organizations can differentiate themselves by providing employees with competitive benefits offerings. George is one of the most knowledgeable benefits executives I know, so I’m confident you will find his comments informative. The podcast is short so take a couple of minutes to listen to it and let me know what you think.

October 25, 20227 min

New Book Takes Readers Beyond Servant Leadership

Bob DeKoch and Phil Clampitt are authors of a highly acclaimed new book, “Leading with Care in a Tough World.” They draw upon their years of innovative learning and real-work experience to lay out five core leadership traits necessary to build an engaged workforce. The authors discuss their key leadership message for today’s changing and challenging workplace.

June 13, 20225 min

Young Adults and The Future of Work

Partnerships between students, education and enterprises are critical in developing a pipeline for future workers. Dr. John Niser, Director of FDU's International School of Hospitality and Tourism Management, who works with the leisure and hospitality industry on ways to recruit and retain workers believes that young adults are looking for organizations where they can grow. They are seeking companies where managers are no longer bosses, but rather mentors. Companies must come to terms with a fundamental shift in how skills are passed on.

April 11, 20225 min

Expert Insights on Reconnecting Talent in Leisure & Hospitality

Strong managerial soft skills. Career development opportunities. A top-notch workplace reputation. These are some of the must-haves leisure and hospitality organizations will need to attract and retain talent in the post-pandemic work environment. Jeff Kmiec, president of American Hospitality Talent Acquisition (AHTA) a division of Cornerstone RPO, discusses what it takes to reconnect talent to the industry in today’s competitive talent market.

February 22, 20226 min

Workplace Culture and The Profit Paradox

Companies that put culture –– rather than profit –– first are more profitable. That is the message from this month’s Ruch Riff’s guest, Gustavo Grodnitzky, Ph.D., best-selling author and speaker. With the war for talent accelerating, culture is critical to support business goals and the “human capital need.” In this engaging, 6-minute conversation, hear more from Dr. Gustavo on the role that connections and belonging play in creating a winning workplace culture.