Erica Briody is Talent Acquisition Leader for GE Energy Europe. Erica has 16 years experience in recruitment and recruitment process outsourcing (RPO). She has an international background, having lived and worked in Hong Kong, the US, Europe and the Middle East. Erica speaks several languages including learning Mandarin. Before joining GE Energy Europe, Erica completed an International MBA from Henley Business School.

Today, we’ll be speaking to Erica about “Every Generation Counts — How To Maximize The Engagement Of Your Workforce”

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Questions we ask Erica in this Jobcast

1. I understand that this is the first time in history where we have 4 generations working together in the workplace at the same time! Can you give us a brief overview of these 4 generations?

2. Can you tell us a little bit about the stereotypes associated with each of these generations?

3. What are some motivating factors and communication styles a manager can use in order to get the most from their employees?

4. Why should you care about the different motivating factors and communication styles of each generation?

5. Now that our listeners have a better understanding of how to engage a multi-generational workforce, I would like to close by asking how can interested individuals apply for career opportunities within GE Energy?

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GE is a global infrastructure and finance company taking on the world’s toughest challenges. GE operates in more than 100 countries and employs more than 300,000 individuals around the globe.

GE serves the energy sector by developing and deploying technology that helps make efficient use of natural resources. GE Energy is one of the world’s leading suppliers of power generation and energy delivery technologies. GE Energy can be found in over 25 European countries and employs over 30,000 individuals throughout Europe.

Unleash your imagination by helping GE power the future with innovative solutions that make the world a better place in which to live. Together we can make an extraordinary tomorrow, today!

GE is imagination at work!

This jobcast features a group of opportunities at Lenovo, the fastest-growing PC manufacturer in the world. Lenovo is known for the exceptional engineering that goes into its technology products and services, including the highly regarded ThinkPad® notebook…used in Mt. Everest climbs and every Space Station mission.

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As a global company, Lenovo operates on six continents and sells products in 160 countries, with major hubs in China, Japan, and Raleigh, North Carolina.

Lenovo currently has a number of opportunities within their Global Services group, which provides support across the entire product lifecycle, from procurement and installation to warranty, tech support, and recycling.

Joining us today to discuss these jobs are two Lenovo executives, Peter Bartolotta, Senior Vice President of World Wide Services and Robert Gama, Executive Director of Human Resources.

Questions Pete and Robert answer in this jobcast…

So what’s it like to work at Lenovo?

Why are you hiring?

Describe some of the roles you have available. What kinds of projects will they be working on?

What kind of qualities are you looking for in candidates?

What are some of the benefits employees can expect to receive?

How can someone apply for these jobs?

I want to close by returning to what candidates most want to know. What’s special about working for Lenovo?

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Welcome to Jobs in Pods! This jobcast will feature Rod Christie, President of GE Energy for Central and Eastern Europe, Russia and CIS. GE serves the energy sector in 28 countries in Eastern Europe, including Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS), and employs more than 5,000 people in the region!

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The GE Energy business comprises Oil & Gas, Power & Water and Energy Services and maintains major manufacturing, service & repair facilities across the whole region. As the countries in Eastern Europe have to build and modernize their infrastructures and increase efficiency, GE’s integrated products and services provide solutions in all areas of the energy industry to help reach these goals.

Questions Rod Christie Answers in this Podcast:

1. Rod, you have been the President of GE Energy CEE, Russia and CIS for 5 years. Why did you accept the challenge of leading the developing market of Eastern Europe?

2. Can you describe for us GE Energy Eastern European activities in more detail?

3.  What is GE Energy doing to help educate and develop engineers in the energy sector?

4. How would you describe the company culture?

GE.. Imagination at work!

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This jobcast will feature the role of Supply Chain Intern at St. Louis based Nestle Purina. They are a leader in the pet care industry and are seeking motivated individuals to join their team. Today we’ll be speaking with Karen, a Supply Chain Management Trainee who will tell us about the supply chain internship opportunity available at Nestle Purina.

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Karen, will discuss:

1. What does a supply chain intern do and what locations do you hire this position for?

2. What led you to choose a career with Nestle Purina?

3. What sets Nestle Purina apart from its competitors in terms of benefits and culture?

4. What makes a successful intern in your opinion? (skills, traits, etc)

5. What’s the career path like for a Supply Chain Intern?

6. What kind of skills can you learn in this role?

7. What kind of exciting projects have you worked on?

8. How did the company support your transition from an intern to a full-time Management Trainee?

To learn more about the Supply Chain Intern position with Nestle Purina please visit nestlepurinacareers.com.

Today’s Merck is working to help the world be well. Through our medicines, vaccines, biologic therapies, and consumer and animal products, we work with customers and operate in more than 140 countries to deliver innovative health solutions. We also demonstrate our commitment to increasing access to healthcare through far-reaching programs that donate and deliver our products to the people who need them. Merck. Be well. For more information, visit www.merck.com.

Merck is currently hiring for a variety of production roles at its new Manufacturing facility in Durham North Carolina. Joining us today to discuss her role in Quality Control is Crystal Johnson, a Quality Coordinator who will talk to us about her job inside the new facility.

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Crystal will discuss:

1. Describe current role
-What other Production positions will Merck be hiring for at Durham
-Are you looking forward to working in the new facility
2. Best part of your job
3. Describe career path up to this point
4. Skills needed to succeed at Merck and/or Production
5. Why is Merck such a great company to work for

In this jobcast we'll talk Annette Orella, a Project Director in the Merck Manufacturing development program. She'll explain their hiring needs in the Merck Manufacturing development program. The company is headquartered in Whitehouse Station New Jersey. Apply online at merck.com/careers

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Annette will answer;

1. Tell us about the Merck Manufacturing Development Program and the kinds of roles that are available?

2. Can you describe briefly the value that the Merck Manufacturing Development Program has to employees?

3. How would you describe your ideal candidates for these kinds of roles?

4. What would candidates be surprised to learn about Merck from a culture standpoint?

5. Why is Merck a great place to work?

This jobcast will feature the role of Manufacturing Trainee at Nestle Purina, a leader in the pet care industry. If you are looking for a good manufacturing job they are seeking motivated individuals to join their team. Listen as Will Burns, a Senior Human Resources Specialist tells us about the various manufacturing trainee careers available at Nestle Purina.

Says Will: “Culture-wise its kind of a family atmosphere…and you get all the support that you need. And it goes beyond that…even outside of work.”

Existing manufacturing job opportunities are available in Clinton & Davenport Iowa, King William, Virginia, Allentown, PA, Bloomfield MO and Jefferson WI. Apply at nestlepurinacareers.com

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