We’re excited to launch The HR Source Webinar Series, where we’ll share expert insights on staffing, HR strategy, and compliance.
Let’s learn, grow, and lead the future of HR together.
Why LinkedIn Is the Most Effective Online Tool for Jobseekers Aged 50andbetter
While most jobseekers understand that LinkedIn is a powerful job search tool, most job seekers aged 50andbetter aren’t using it effectively. LinkedIn isn’t just a job board, a search tool for recruiters, or social media for job seekers. It is a global database that enables jobseekers to find the resources they need to be more competitive in today’s job market. This presentation explored how 50andbetter job seekers can use the information on LinkedIn more effectively for a successful job search and the power of LinkedIn to enable older jobseekers to pursue the professional lives they’ve always wanted.
Dr. Barnes is a member of the National Association of Workforce Development Professionals, a graduate of the Leadership Montgomery Encore program, and provides LinkedIn training to older jobseekers, encore entrepreneurs, and nonprofit leaders. Her presentation provided the following participants with:
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Skills-Based Hiring in the Age of AI: Rethinking Job Requirements, Culture, and Capability
Removing degree requirements is just the starting point. The real shift is harder: changing how we define jobs, challenging assumptions, and preparing organizations for a workforce that’s already being reshaped by AI.
Lynne Hostetter Piper (Founder, The Hostetter Group), shared what skills-based hiring is and what it isn’t. She shared how HR leaders can begin redefining job requirements and hiring practices without overwhelming the organization. Attendees walked away with a skills-based hiring toolkit which includes a framework to assess organizational readiness.
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The AI Shift: From Buying Tools to Building Confidence
Everyone’s scrambling to buy the latest AI-powered HR tech—but much of it ends up unused, unloved, and wildly overpriced. In this talk, Brannon Skillern (Fractional Chief People Officer + scrappy AI builder) made the case for a radically different approach: using generative AI and no-code tools to solve real problems now, without waiting for enterprise software to catch up.
Brannon showed how curiosity—not capital—is the real key to transformation. Less procurement. More progress. Real-world DIY examples included: an HR chatbot in Slack that answers everyday questions 24/7, an AI-powered coach that helps managers lead better, and a Chief of Staff-style tool that compiles org-wide headlines, decisions, and blockers—no SaaS bloat required.
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Turning Tension into Trust: Transforming Workplace Culture Through Conflict
Workplace tension is rising as return-to-work mandates, political differences, and constantly changing policies test interpersonal values and workplace trust. Shockingly, 60% of employees have never had even basic conflict management training while conflict resolution remains one of the top developmental needs for leaders at all levels. In this session, we explored how to address issues before they escalate and walked away with practical tools to turn tension into opportunity — building a resilient and healthy conflict culture where teams thrive and employees stay engaged.
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How Activated Are Your Employees? Unlocking What Drives Performance and Buy-In
Engagement alone isn’t enough. Employees also need clarity, autonomy, and tools to take meaningful action.
In this session, Cristina Martinez de Andino, the Employee Activator and CEO of CMdA Consulting, introduced the 3 pillars of employee activation and discussed how to assess current activation levels across your team.
Attendees walked away with practical ways to identify what’s working, where their team is stuck, and how to close the gap between good intentions and real impact.
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Why Your Employee Engagement Efforts Aren’t Working—And What to Do
Instead
What an awesome event!
Many leaders work hard to build a great culture, only to find performance isn’t improving, change efforts stall, and teams still feel stuck. If you’ve ever asked, “Why isn’t our engagement translating into action?”—this session was for you.
In case you missed it or you want to review what was shared, the link for the webinar replay is below.
Cristina Martinez de Andino, Employee Activation Consultant and Founder of CMdA Consulting, provided a practical session that unpacked why traditional engagement strategies often fall short—and what to do instead.
Employee engagement isn’t the end goal—it’s the starting point.
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Home Reimagined is a one day event that transforms an unfurnished or sparsely furnished apartment or house into a fully furnished, professionally designed, functional home for the neighbors served by A Wider Circle.
The HR SOURCE was proud to be a part of Home Reimagined 2026, serve the community, and participate in a home transformation.
We encourage you to engage with A Wider Circle on social media to see their ongoing efforts: Facebook: @awidercircle ; Instagram: @awidercircle ; LinkedIn: A Wider Circle LinkedIn
The HR SOURCE is excited to once again partner with A Wider Circle to support our community.
A generous manufacturer has donated 1,000 brand-new beds for families in our community — and we have the opportunity to unlock these gifts. It takes just $60 to activate one bed and deliver it to a child or family in need. Join us in transforming a warehouse full of beds into warm, safe places to sleep.
Donate today and help us unlock as many beds as possible.
The HR SOURCE continues to be a proud supporter of DisruptHR DC. As an organizer, our Founder and CEO, Pat Hall Jaynes, believes in the power of community conversation. The Jammin’ Java event will prove to be yet another stimulating, informative and engaging activity. Come out and join us. You won’t regret it!
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For more information about DisrupHR DC visit the website: https://disrupthrdc.com/
On Thursday, May 8th, The HR SOURCE had the privilege of sponsoring a home as part of A Wider Circle’s Home Reimagined Project—and it was truly more than we imagined. Our team, alongside a volunteer professional interior designer and a generous moving company, helped transform a sparsely furnished one-bedroom apartment—just a few chairs and a mattress on the floor—into a warm, welcoming, and beautiful home. When the couple returned and walked through their front door, their faces lit up with emotion. The smiles, the gratitude, the feeling of peace—it was all priceless. It reminded us that sometimes, the smallest comforts can restore the greatest sense of hope. Even more powerful? They were just one of many. That day, 34 other families across the DMV experienced their own transformations through this initiative. We’re grateful to have played a small part in something so meaningful. May 8th wasn’t just a good day—it was a beautiful reminder of what community, compassion, and collaboration can do.
We encourage you to engage with A Wider Circle on social media to see their ongoing efforts: Facebook: @awidercircle ; Instagram: @awidercircle ; LinkedIn: A Wider Circle LinkedIn
As an organizer and Gold Sponsor of DisruptHR DC, THE HR SOURCE was excited to host the March event – HR Madness!
Eight HR Disruptors took the mic to share their thoughts on a variety of trending HR topics. Our unique venue, Bluejacket Brewery, set the stage for positive vibes and productive discussion.
In addition to thought provoking conversation, FREE professional headshots were available for those looking to refresh their profiles. Many thanks to our friends at Jo Pro Photography.
If you missed the HR Madness event, be sure to follow DisruptHR DC on LinkedIn. These events are the perfect opportunity to hear from industry leaders as well as make important career sustaining network connections.
