In this episode of the Women's Career Mastery Podcast, hosts Christine and Laura are joined by Melissa Agosto, an accomplished HR professional with experience across various industries. Melissa shares her journey from marketing to HR and stresses the importance of empathy and data in building strong, connected, and supportive teams. Key discussions include fostering trust, balancing work-life challenges, conducting engagement surveys, and leveraging strengths in a remote work environment. Melissa also emphasizes the significance of real feedback and practical actions in enhancing employee experiences. The episode is filled with practical advice for both HR professionals and employees on creating better workplace cultures and building teams.

00:00 Introduction to Creating a Safe Workplace

01:41 Meet Our Guest: Melissa Agosto

03:14 Melissa's Journey from Marketing to HR

04:19 Building a Safe and Thriving Workplace

06:23 Challenges and Solutions in Remote Work

08:59 Employee Engagement and Trust

12:59 Balancing Business and Employee Needs

15:08 Wellness and Well-being Initiatives

22:49 The Power of Strengths in the Workplace

28:33 Final Thoughts and Lightning Round

Melissa Agosto’s Contact Information:

• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-agosto/

Laura & Christine’s Contact Information:

• Women's Career Mastery Program website

• Follow Women's Career Mastery for updates on LinkedIn

• Christine Samuel

• Laura Casale

• NEW COURSE! Mastering Your Performance Review

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