Arkansas Talent

Send us Fan Mail Discover how Andrea Parnell and her team at Southern Bancorp have mastered the art of talent acquisition. They have had incredible growth requiring over 200 new hires in which they've implemented strategic processes and HR initiatives to streamline recruitment and onboarding. In this insightful discussion, we'll uncover Southern Bancorp's preparation and innovative tactics for winning the war on talent. From targeted recruitment campaigns to onboarding, gain valuable insights...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we talk all things cyber security with Cody Griffin from Staley Technologies including, current trends and threats in the industry, what steps organizations should be taking to protect themselves, as well as some wild stories about personal and corporate threats he has encountered. Cody is the Division President at Staley Technologies over Cyber Security and Managed IT services. Cody has more than 20 years of experience in both public and private industry a...

Send us Fan Mail Natalie Bartholomew, a.k.a. "The Girl Banker," is the Community President of First Community Bank in Northwest Arkansas. A career banker with 22 years of experience, she has expertise in retail, culture building, strategic planning, human resources, and marketing. Natalie has received many honors recognizing her work over the years. Recently, she was recognized from the American Bankers Association on the 2023 Emerging Leaders List and she was named a University of Arkansas ...

Send us Fan Mail Join us as we sit down with Stuart McLendon from Flexion Point, Inc. to discuss the labor market shortage, what fractional CFO services are and how it can help bridge the gap for businesses. Stuart McLendon is a native of North Little Rock, Arkansas where he continues to reside with his wife and their three children. He graduated from the Donaghey Scholars at UA Little Rock with degrees in Finance and International Business. Stuart’s career started at CFO Network, where he ...

Send us Fan Mail Sarah is the Vice President of People at ATG (Applied Technology Group) and is a passionate HR professional and an exceptional leader at ATG. We talk with Sarah about her background and career in HR, including her new role at ATG, and all of the industry leading initiatives that her and her teams are doing to help their employees achieve work/life balance that is "actually that good", including introducing a sabbatical program. Throughout her career, Sarah has worked in...

Send us Fan Mail We chat with Claire Brown, CEO at PowerWomen, Owner/Principal Broker at Move Realty, author, executive business coach, and women empowerment role model. She also hosts a very successful podcast, the Power Women Podcast, and mentor's women and men in her field. When thinking about someone who could discuss women in the workforce and how to rise above adversity, we had to tell her story! An early marriage and later divorce prompted her to take a deep look at herself, who she wa...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Arkansas Talent, we talk with Kait Hill about her personal story and her journey with the implementing the 4-day work week in her organization. She discusses what worked and what didn't and what she ultimately landed on for her company. As the founder and driving force behind Rock City Digital, Kait Hill is one of Arkansas' most promising young business leaders. With a clear vision for the future of business, Kait is committed to cultivating a cultu...

Send us Fan Mail Kelly Carney, SPHR, is the Vice President, Human Capital and Chief People Officer for Southwest Power Pool, where she oversees the human resources and learning and development teams and has over 20 years of experience in human resources and has worked across a variety of industries. She previously served as vice president of human resources and chief administrative officer at Delta Dental of Arkansas. She also serves on the board of the Leadership Foundation for Women and t...