Why Integrated Talent Management Will Transform Your Organization with Samantha Justice Kelley & Shaneka L. Stanley

01/28/25 • 39 min

In this episode, Nonprofit HR team members Samanatha Justice Kelley, Managing Director, Outsourcing, and Shaneka L. Stanley, Team Leader & Senior Consultant, Outsourcing, join Dr. Nana Atokatha Ashmond Brew, Managing Director for Marketing & Strategic Communication for conversation about the power of customized talent management support. Get exclusive insights into how Nonprofit HR creates seamless client experiences, advice for how to support trust and relationship building, and how to know if HR outsourcing is right for your organization.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

How talent management has evolved to prioritize human-centered approaches
The unique value of external HR expertise for social impact organizations
Why relationship-building is essential in effective talent management
Tips for building trust by listening and understanding
How to see AI as a tool for collaborative growth
Benefits of integrated services and having experts readily available
How Nonprofit HR fosters seamless experiences through agility and shared learning

About Samantha Samantha Justice Kelley, ACC, CPCC, SHRM-SCP, SPHR, joined Nonprofit HR’s Outsourcing practice in 2013, bringing with her several years’ HR generalist experience across various industries. Building upon those years, Samantha is now the practice area's Managing Director, serving as a creative thought partner in her consulting approach, advising her clients through labor law compliance; workforce planning; employee relations; recruiting and onboarding strategies; benefits and compensation equity; and employee performance and development. She also guides her consultant team through client engagements and with their professional development. Learn more about Samantha.

About Shaneka Shaneka L. Stanley, MA, MS, SHRM-SCP, PHR, engages with leaders of organizations across the country as a Team Leader and Senior Consultant within the firm’s HR Outsourcing practice. She brings more than 20 years of experience in human resources with a wide range of nonprofit entities including social services, foundations, associations and higher education. Shaneka is a dynamic leader and genuine influencer who promotes continuous improvement by employing a flexible problem-solving approach that balances business goals with employee needs. Learn more about Shaneka.

About The Switch Podcast The Switch offers access to talent management knowledge presented by our expert consultants, media partners, and guests from across the social impact sector. For over 25 years, Nonprofit HR, powered by OneDigital, has produced content that illuminates critical, timely and insightful knowledge for leaders of social impact organizations. Insights from this podcast shine light on the full talent management lifecycle, from employee attraction to organizational culture, engagement, performance management and retention. Learn more by visiting www.nonprofithr.com

In this episode, you’ll hear:

How talent management has evolved to prioritize human-centered approaches
The unique value of external HR expertise for social impact organizations
Why relationship-building is essential in effective talent management
Tips for building trust by listening and understanding
How to see AI as a tool for collaborative growth
Benefits of integrated services and having experts readily available
How Nonprofit HR fosters seamless experiences through agility and shared learning

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Reality Check: A Series About Belonging with Danisha Martin and Bryan W. Jackson

In this premiere episode of a new series on The Switch, we explore how to operationalize “belonging” from the perspective of an equity and inclusion professional and a seasoned recruiter. Join Danisha Martin, MBA, CSC, Team Leader & Senior Consultant, Search, and Bryan W. Jackson, MA, Senior Consultant, People & Organizational Strategy at Nonprofit HR, as they delve into the foundational elements of belonging in the workplace. Leveraging their strategic expertise, this lively conversation is packed with valuable insights on building inclusive and impactful workforces for nonprofit organizations.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

Why belonging must take center stage in DEIB conversations
The distinction between “belonging” and “belongingness”
How to use observation to assess community within your organization
Real-world strategies for fostering belonging, starting with the recruitment process
The nuanced difference between feeling seen, valued and heard versus being seen, valued and heard
Common challenges leaders face in this work and how to overcome them

About Danisha Martin, MBA, CSC

As part of Impact Search Advisors by Nonprofit HR, Danisha Martin is a Team Leader & Senior Consultant and trusted advisor for the firm’s retained executive search engagements. She conducts interviews with senior and C-level professionals and evaluates qualifications and alignment with the client organizations’ needs. Learn more about Danisha.

About Bryan W. Jackson, MA

Published author and award winning educator, Bryan W. Jackson, MA, provides subject matter expert advice, insight and strategic direction to clients. He oversees complex client engagements, manages projects to completion and designs and facilitates Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Justice (EDIJ) training solutions and assessment services to partners and stakeholders. Learn more about Bryan.