live events, virtual events, podcasts
looking for a dynamic speaker on a rarely discussed but universal topic?
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Human resources events
Are you looking for a speaker for your human resources group’s breakfast, luncheon, or dinner event?
Want a topic that is both universal to your entire audience and something they haven’t heard about a ton of times already?
Want small group activities as part of the speaking to support networking?
Also want it to be entertaining?
Rick would love to speak to your group!
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Podcasts
Do you have a human resources, management, leadership, or work podcast? Or even an IT or marketing podcast?
Work anniversaries can be an unexpected, interesting, and entertaining topic for these audiences.
The great thing about this topic is so many people have experienced really bad work anniversaries and so few people have any idea what to do about it.
Help your audience join those elite few!
Or, if you’re a podcaster who uses MatchMaker.fm:
already booked Rick?
Check out the Rick Joi media kit for biographies and photos you can use to promote your event or episode.
example topics
big picture topics
do work anniversaries matter?
the value work anniversaries can
why so many work anniversaries are so mediocre
how an organization avoid work anniversary mediocrity
who in an organization can contribute and how
the best approach for organizations focused on ROI
the importance of an organization having a purpose
fun committees
individual contributor topics
great ways to acknowledge a coworker’s work anniversary
what to do on your own work anniversary
what you can do if your organization ignores work anniversaries
cupcakes
LinkedIn
how to write a great celebratory speech for a colleague’s work anniversary
top 10 lists
top 10 mistakes to avoid
top 10 ideas for remote employees
top 10 workplace culture recommendations
human resources topics
easy first steps
a simple approach to designing a great work anniversary program
performance review and pay raise timing
publicly acknowledge work anniversaries
good, meh, and terrible work anniversary gifts
optimizing your benefit package
improving hiring with work anniversaries
work anniversaries and onboarding
work anniversary budgeting
enlisting others
expectation setting
manager topics
how work anniversaries make managing easier
how managers can avoid the #1 work anniversary complaint for their direct reports
the most thoughtful thing that can happen on a work anniversary
preparation long before the work anniversary
preparation the week before the work anniversary
what to do on a work anniversary and when to do it
messaging tips
skip-level work anniversary conversations
what people are saying about Rick Joi’s speaking
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“Rick is very well-spoken. He takes his time explaining information in a clear and easy to understand manner. Rick is happy to answer questions with clear responses that ensure the participants understanding.”
“Rick is always a super dynamic and engaging speaker. I especially appreciate his ability to draw unique connections between topics and to use interesting examples that help complex topics resonate with his audience.”
“Rick Joi is an engaging speaker who delivers dynamic, well-polished presentations. Rick weaves deep subject matter expertise with relatable examples and humor in a way that educates his audience without the audience realizing they are learning.”
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“I could really tell the speaker had a passion for the topic, and really knew the material — his enthusiasm coupled with use of storytelling and metaphors to provide more relatable context really made the presentation fun and easy to follow!”
“Wow!! Rick always seems to blow my mind. Rick is a master of taking complex topics breaking them down into easy to learn and compelling lessons. His stories are engaging, fun, and they always manage to challenge me towards wondering how much better work can be for us all. Rick is a breath of fresh air and exactly the type of thought leadership that the future HR needs. I can’t recommend his ideas and perspectives enough.”
“Mr. Joi is one of the most charismatic speakers I’ve ever known, explaining every topic with great detail but also making them enjoyable for everyone.”
“Rick was an engaging presenter, and was always able to keep my attention with his stories and anecdotes that tied back into the purpose of his presentation. No matter the topic, Rick was able to clearly articulate his points while making it interesting.”
"Rick Joi is my favorite presenter in the Human Resources space. He brings an imagination and exuberance to complex topics, making them simple enough for anyone to understand and engage with while still maintaining the nuance that makes these subjects so challenging. Every time I've seen him speak I'm surprised in some new way."