Hints from HR - Tips For And From The Multifamily Industry Wed, 01 Apr 2026 12:38:56 -0400 http://www.roomtogrowtx.org en-us © 2026 Hints from HR - Tips For And From The Multifamily Industry yes 597f2bba-9825-55c8-ae17-269a85fb3424 Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF) episodic false Hints from HR, features HR professionals in the multifamily industry who share tips and tricks for both job seekers and employers in the apartment industry. Join our hosts, Nicolle Block with Brookfield Properties, Blaise Spitaleri with Gemstar Construction and the Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation's (TAAEF) Becca Ramati as they peel back the curtain on hiring, recruiting and finding a career in the apartment industry. This podcast is a project of the Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF). TAAEF raises awareness of careers in the multifamily. There's room to grow in the Texas apartment industry. www.roomtogrowtx.org

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) apartment, multifamily, careers, maintenance, leasing, growth, hiring, HR, industry Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF) https://storage.buzzsprout.com/pe9yqtsv8slottgmqmebiu6na0wz?.jpg Hints from HR - Tips For And From The Multifamily Industry http://www.roomtogrowtx.org Hints from HR - 2023 Recap and Forecast for 2024 Hints from HR - 2023 Recap and Forecast for 2024 Join the 'Hints from HR' Crew (Nicolle, Billy & Becca) and our 'How to Speak Maintenance' host, Jason Fein, for our finale episode of 2023! We're diving deep into the trends and challenges that shaped this year and getting a sneak peek into what's on the horizon for 2024.

TAAEF's live series, 'Hints from HR,' is your go-to source for insights from HR Professionals and multifamily experts. Tune in to nurture your most precious assets – your people!

]]> Join the 'Hints from HR' Crew (Nicolle, Billy & Becca) and our 'How to Speak Maintenance' host, Jason Fein, for our finale episode of 2023! We're diving deep into the trends and challenges that shaped this year and getting a sneak peek into what's on the horizon for 2024.

TAAEF's live series, 'Hints from HR,' is your go-to source for insights from HR Professionals and multifamily experts. Tune in to nurture your most precious assets – your people!

]]> Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF) Buzzsprout-13940839 Thu, 16 Nov 2023 00:00:00 -0600 1765 full false Hints from HR - Hiring and Retaining Talent with Assessments Hints from HR - Hiring and Retaining Talent with Assessments Join us for a new episode of "Hints from HR" as we take a deep dive into the world of assessments as a crucial tool for talent acquisition and retention. In this episode, we're exploring strategies for maximizing assessment tools. Join the "Hints Crew" Nicolle Brennan Gaffney-Block, Billy Griffin and Becca Ramati as we welcome our special guest, Deldric Comeaux from Morgan to share his insights from their program with The Culture Index!

]]> Join us for a new episode of "Hints from HR" as we take a deep dive into the world of assessments as a crucial tool for talent acquisition and retention. In this episode, we're exploring strategies for maximizing assessment tools. Join the "Hints Crew" Nicolle Brennan Gaffney-Block, Billy Griffin and Becca Ramati as we welcome our special guest, Deldric Comeaux from Morgan to share his insights from their program with The Culture Index!

]]> Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF) Buzzsprout-13940825 Thu, 09 Nov 2023 09:00:00 -0600 1763 full false Hints from HR - Intentional Training Hints from HR - Intentional Training Join us as we discuss the importance of “intentional training” with the Hints from HR Crew (Nicolle Block, Brookfield Properties, Blaise Spitaleri, Gemstar and TAA’s Becca Ramati) with our guest Thomas Marmolejo, Camden Property Trust. We’ll be discussing the new Maintenance Apprenticeship Guide launched by TAAEF and Camden’s own experience with a very intentional maintenance training program.

]]> Join us as we discuss the importance of “intentional training” with the Hints from HR Crew (Nicolle Block, Brookfield Properties, Blaise Spitaleri, Gemstar and TAA’s Becca Ramati) with our guest Thomas Marmolejo, Camden Property Trust. We’ll be discussing the new Maintenance Apprenticeship Guide launched by TAAEF and Camden’s own experience with a very intentional maintenance training program.

]]> Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF) Buzzsprout-13676419 Wed, 27 Sep 2023 20:00:00 -0500 1727 2 6 full false Hints from HR - Onboarding Isn't Orientation Hints from HR - Onboarding Isn't Orientation Join us for another episode of "Hints from HR" today as we discuss the importance of onboarding and why onboarding definitely isn't orientation.

Our guest today is AG Living's Christi Wedel  and she joins the Hints from HR crew, Nicolle Brennan Gaffney-Block, Billy Griffin and Becca Ramati for another great conversation.

]]> Join us for another episode of "Hints from HR" today as we discuss the importance of onboarding and why onboarding definitely isn't orientation.

Our guest today is AG Living's Christi Wedel  and she joins the Hints from HR crew, Nicolle Brennan Gaffney-Block, Billy Griffin and Becca Ramati for another great conversation.

]]> Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF) Buzzsprout-13384383 Thu, 10 Aug 2023 13:00:00 -0500 1748 full false Hints from HR - Recruiting is the New Marketing Hints from HR - Recruiting is the New Marketing Join us for a new episode of “Hints from HR” as Kara Rice with Swift Bunny joins today's Hints crew, Nicolle Block and Becca Ramati to talk about how recruiting is the new marketing! How everyone should be responsible for recruiting new talent to the industry no matter if "recruit" is in their title or not! 
The Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF) presents this series where HR professionals share tips and tricks for employers and job seekers! Stay tuned each month for a new HR professional and topic. Don't miss out! 

]]> Join us for a new episode of “Hints from HR” as Kara Rice with Swift Bunny joins today's Hints crew, Nicolle Block and Becca Ramati to talk about how recruiting is the new marketing! How everyone should be responsible for recruiting new talent to the industry no matter if "recruit" is in their title or not! 
The Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF) presents this series where HR professionals share tips and tricks for employers and job seekers! Stay tuned each month for a new HR professional and topic. Don't miss out! 

]]> Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF) Buzzsprout-13244709 Tue, 18 Jul 2023 09:00:00 -0500 1681 full false Hints from HR - Cross-Training Your Teams Hints from HR - Cross-Training Your Teams Check out our latest episode of Hints from HR with Nicolle Block and Becca Ramati where we discuss cross-training with Josh Haynes from Madera Residential. This was a great discussion touching on #professionaldevelopment, #companyculture #careerpathplanning and much more.

]]> Check out our latest episode of Hints from HR with Nicolle Block and Becca Ramati where we discuss cross-training with Josh Haynes from Madera Residential. This was a great discussion touching on #professionaldevelopment, #companyculture #careerpathplanning and much more.

]]> Buzzsprout-13070366 Tue, 20 Jun 2023 08:00:00 -0500 1608 3 3 full false Hints from HR - Changing the Hiring Mindset Hints from HR - Changing the Hiring Mindset We’re excited to have Melissa Rhoades, Talent Acquisition Advisor with Greystar join the Hints from HR crew to talk about changing the mindset on recruiting and hiring. Join us as we chat about bringing new people into the rental housing industry without the old recruiting expectations!

]]> We’re excited to have Melissa Rhoades, Talent Acquisition Advisor with Greystar join the Hints from HR crew to talk about changing the mindset on recruiting and hiring. Join us as we chat about bringing new people into the rental housing industry without the old recruiting expectations!

]]> Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF) Buzzsprout-12826207 Wed, 10 May 2023 19:00:00 -0500 1698 3 2 full false Hints from HR - Back to Business Hints from HR - Back to Business Hints from HR is back! We've added another co-host and are excited to welcome Billy Griffin to the Hints from HR crew along with Nicolle Block, Blaise Spitaleri, CAS and Becca Ramati.

Please enjoy our first conversation of 2023 as we welcome Billy, talk about upcoming topics, resources available from TAAEF, trends we're seeing in multifamily right now and more!

]]> Hints from HR is back! We've added another co-host and are excited to welcome Billy Griffin to the Hints from HR crew along with Nicolle Block, Blaise Spitaleri, CAS and Becca Ramati.

Please enjoy our first conversation of 2023 as we welcome Billy, talk about upcoming topics, resources available from TAAEF, trends we're seeing in multifamily right now and more!

]]> Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF) Buzzsprout-12500745 Thu, 23 Mar 2023 08:00:00 -0500 1737 3 1 full false Hints from HR - Telling isn't Training Hints from HR - Telling isn't Training Lissi Daniels with Madera Residential joins Nicolle, Blaise, and Becca as we talk about training, virtual fatigue and how "telling isn't training"! This episode was recorded in February 2022.

]]> Lissi Daniels with Madera Residential joins Nicolle, Blaise, and Becca as we talk about training, virtual fatigue and how "telling isn't training"! This episode was recorded in February 2022.

]]> Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF) Buzzsprout-11970367 Tue, 03 Jan 2023 08:00:00 -0600 1776 full false Hints from HR - Burnout! Hints from HR - Burnout! Recorded on July 15, 2021, this episode of Hints from HR focuses on burnout! 
Are you feeling burnt out? Are your employees? On this episode of "Hints from HR" we check in and see how everyone is doing as things "return to normal" and what we can do to help as employers and colleagues as we move through another new (and hopefully final) phase of this pandemic! 

It was so great having the "Hints from HR" crew together in-person! 

]]> Recorded on July 15, 2021, this episode of Hints from HR focuses on burnout! 
Are you feeling burnt out? Are your employees? On this episode of "Hints from HR" we check in and see how everyone is doing as things "return to normal" and what we can do to help as employers and colleagues as we move through another new (and hopefully final) phase of this pandemic! 

It was so great having the "Hints from HR" crew together in-person! 

]]> Buzzsprout-11969811 Tue, 03 Jan 2023 07:00:00 -0600 1668 2 24 full false Hints from HR - Stay Interviews Hints from HR - Stay Interviews Keeping your employees engaged and happy is one of the most important roles of a leader. Yet, we often only ask for their feedback only as employees are leaving? This month we brought back HR professional, Rachel Kleban, to discuss the "stay interview." Rachel has 20+ years of HR experience in retail and technology and provides good insight for us all.

]]> Keeping your employees engaged and happy is one of the most important roles of a leader. Yet, we often only ask for their feedback only as employees are leaving? This month we brought back HR professional, Rachel Kleban, to discuss the "stay interview." Rachel has 20+ years of HR experience in retail and technology and provides good insight for us all.

]]> Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF) Buzzsprout-11825366 Tue, 13 Dec 2022 00:00:00 -0600 1696 2 32 full false Hints from HR - Ghosting Hints from HR - Ghosting One of the number one issues for recruiters and HR professionals is candidate ghosting! We discuss this scary trend with Sam Keller, Vice President of Staffing with Quarterra Group to talk discuss conversations to be had, with candidates and internally, to try and stop it. 

]]> One of the number one issues for recruiters and HR professionals is candidate ghosting! We discuss this scary trend with Sam Keller, Vice President of Staffing with Quarterra Group to talk discuss conversations to be had, with candidates and internally, to try and stop it. 

]]> Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF) Buzzsprout-11803539 Tue, 06 Dec 2022 09:00:00 -0600 1788 2 31 full false Hints from HR - Finding Talent! Hints from HR - Finding Talent! Everyone is looking for new talent but are you looking in the right places and thinking about recruiting in the right way? Join the Hints from HR crew and our guest Becca Brown with InterSolutions. As the workforce changes are we changing to keep up?

]]> Everyone is looking for new talent but are you looking in the right places and thinking about recruiting in the right way? Join the Hints from HR crew and our guest Becca Brown with InterSolutions. As the workforce changes are we changing to keep up?

]]> Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF) Buzzsprout-11363544 Tue, 27 Sep 2022 00:00:00 -0500 1848 full false Hints from HR - Maintenance Appreciation Hints from HR - Maintenance Appreciation Join us for Hints from HR as we talk to Paul Rhodes with Brookfield Properties about appreciating our maintenance teams. Spoiler alert - another pizza party won't cut it. Great content from Paul who is always fun to talk with. You'll enjoy this important conversation. 

]]> Join us for Hints from HR as we talk to Paul Rhodes with Brookfield Properties about appreciating our maintenance teams. Spoiler alert - another pizza party won't cut it. Great content from Paul who is always fun to talk with. You'll enjoy this important conversation. 

]]> Buzzsprout-11358637 Wed, 21 Sep 2022 13:00:00 -0500 1803 2 full false Hints from HR - Employee Engagement Hints from HR - Employee Engagement We're back with another episode of Hints from HR with Nicolle Brennan Gaffney-Block and Becca Ramati as we welcome back Jen Piccotti with Swift Bunny! Today we're talking about employee engagement and how companies do a better job of keeping their people happy, growing and motivated!

]]> We're back with another episode of Hints from HR with Nicolle Brennan Gaffney-Block and Becca Ramati as we welcome back Jen Piccotti with Swift Bunny! Today we're talking about employee engagement and how companies do a better job of keeping their people happy, growing and motivated!

]]> Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF) Buzzsprout-11063646 Tue, 16 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0500 1764 full false Hints from HR - DE &I Hints from HR - DE &I We're excited to have Dana Duckworth join us for Hints from HR today. Dana Duckworth is DEI & Social Impact Specialist with Zumper. Join us as we dive into this important conversation about diversity, equity and inclusion.

]]> We're excited to have Dana Duckworth join us for Hints from HR today. Dana Duckworth is DEI & Social Impact Specialist with Zumper. Join us as we dive into this important conversation about diversity, equity and inclusion.

]]> Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF) Buzzsprout-11063365 Tue, 02 Aug 2022 00:00:00 -0500 1770 2 5 full false Hints from HR - Always Be Recruiting! Hints from HR - Always Be Recruiting! Everyone is looking for talent and recruiting is more important than ever. Is your elevator pitch ready to go? Can you and your team talk about your company in a meaningful way that represents your mission, culture, values, benefits etc.? We’ll be talking about how to craft your elevator speech in an authentic and thoughtful way that is right for you and your company. 

Join Nicolle Block, Becca Ramati and our special guest, Sarah Turner with Olympus Property. 

]]> Everyone is looking for talent and recruiting is more important than ever. Is your elevator pitch ready to go? Can you and your team talk about your company in a meaningful way that represents your mission, culture, values, benefits etc.? We’ll be talking about how to craft your elevator speech in an authentic and thoughtful way that is right for you and your company. 

Join Nicolle Block, Becca Ramati and our special guest, Sarah Turner with Olympus Property. 

]]> Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF) Buzzsprout-10785994 Tue, 14 Jun 2022 00:00:00 -0500 1699 2 4 full false Hints from HR - Performance Reviews Hints from HR - Performance Reviews The Hints crew, Nicolle Block, Blaise Spitaleri and Becca Ramati are looking outside of multifamily to hear hints from HR from the retail and tech worlds. Rachel Kleban has 20+ years of experience in HR including time at Gap Inc., Airbnb and VSCO. As an HR Consultant now, Rachel is focused on performance reviews that are helpful, aren't biased and provide clarity and accountability for teams.

]]> The Hints crew, Nicolle Block, Blaise Spitaleri and Becca Ramati are looking outside of multifamily to hear hints from HR from the retail and tech worlds. Rachel Kleban has 20+ years of experience in HR including time at Gap Inc., Airbnb and VSCO. As an HR Consultant now, Rachel is focused on performance reviews that are helpful, aren't biased and provide clarity and accountability for teams.

]]> Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF) Buzzsprout-10592469 Tue, 10 May 2022 09:00:00 -0500 1768 2 2 full false Hints from HR - Mental Health is Health! Hints from HR - Mental Health is Health! Join us as we chat with our guest Jen Piccotti with Swift Bunny. We're talking about why mental health is health! Jen worked on NAA's Mental and Emotional Health Survey released in December and she'll share the takeaways with us and what the multifamily industry needs to do to support it's current and future employees as we continue to live and work through difficult times.

]]> Join us as we chat with our guest Jen Piccotti with Swift Bunny. We're talking about why mental health is health! Jen worked on NAA's Mental and Emotional Health Survey released in December and she'll share the takeaways with us and what the multifamily industry needs to do to support it's current and future employees as we continue to live and work through difficult times.

]]> Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF) Buzzsprout-10462827 Tue, 19 Apr 2022 02:00:00 -0500 1795 full false Hints from HR- Anniversary Episode Hints from HR- Anniversary Episode Join the Hints from HR crew as we take a look back at our first year of the series. We'll talk about the trends we saw over the year, favorite episodes and what we look forward to talking about next! 

]]> Join the Hints from HR crew as we take a look back at our first year of the series. We'll talk about the trends we saw over the year, favorite episodes and what we look forward to talking about next! 

]]> Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF) Buzzsprout-10420538 Tue, 12 Apr 2022 00:00:00 -0500 1746 full false Hints from HR - Being New to the Industry! Hints from HR - Being New to the Industry! Hints from HR is BACK! Join us as Blaise Spitaleri, Gemstar Construction and Becca Ramati, TAA Education Foundation are joined by Jeff Duerstock with Spruce. There are so many great nuggets in this episode as we talk about being new to the industry, building your personal brand, opportunities on the supplier side of the business and what employers need to consider when bringing on someone new not only to the company but to multifamily! 

]]> Hints from HR is BACK! Join us as Blaise Spitaleri, Gemstar Construction and Becca Ramati, TAA Education Foundation are joined by Jeff Duerstock with Spruce. There are so many great nuggets in this episode as we talk about being new to the industry, building your personal brand, opportunities on the supplier side of the business and what employers need to consider when bringing on someone new not only to the company but to multifamily! 

]]> Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF) Buzzsprout-10336572 Tue, 29 Mar 2022 03:00:00 -0500 1476 1 16 full false Hints from HR - Bringing you new episodes soon! Hints from HR - Bringing you new episodes soon!  Thank you for listening to our first season of Hints from HR. We're going to take a short break as we prep for season 2. While you wait, check out past episodes or check out our other series, "How to Speak Maintenance." You can find it wherever you listen to podcasts or at https://howtospeakmaintenance.buzzsprout.com/.

We will be back soon!

]]>  Thank you for listening to our first season of Hints from HR. We're going to take a short break as we prep for season 2. While you wait, check out past episodes or check out our other series, "How to Speak Maintenance." You can find it wherever you listen to podcasts or at https://howtospeakmaintenance.buzzsprout.com/.

We will be back soon!

]]> Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF) Buzzsprout-10077123 Tue, 15 Feb 2022 08:00:00 -0600 38 1 20 full false Hints from HR - The Great Resignation & Multifamily Hints from HR - The Great Resignation & Multifamily We're still talking about "the Great Resignation" in 2022 but is it all bad? Perhaps it should be seen as an opportunity to bring new people from different industries into multifamily. Hear from our HR expert Stephanie Grant, Director of People with Olympus Property. Stephanie can speak first hand about what you need to know when switching to a new industry.

]]> We're still talking about "the Great Resignation" in 2022 but is it all bad? Perhaps it should be seen as an opportunity to bring new people from different industries into multifamily. Hear from our HR expert Stephanie Grant, Director of People with Olympus Property. Stephanie can speak first hand about what you need to know when switching to a new industry.

]]> Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF) Buzzsprout-10032833 Tue, 08 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0600 1727 1 19 full false Hints from HR - Beginning the conversation about DE&I Hints from HR - Beginning the conversation about DE&I Join us for this important episode of Hints from HR as we start discussing DE&I (diversity, equity inclusion) with our guests Jason Cantu, Staci Hasman and hosts Blaise Spitaleri and Nicolle Block. 

]]> Join us for this important episode of Hints from HR as we start discussing DE&I (diversity, equity inclusion) with our guests Jason Cantu, Staci Hasman and hosts Blaise Spitaleri and Nicolle Block. 

]]> Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF) Buzzsprout-9958118 Tue, 01 Feb 2022 00:00:00 -0600 1585 1 18 full false Hints from HR - Health & Wellness Programs Hints from HR - Health & Wellness Programs Tune in to hear from Tovah Agler with Gables Residential talk about their health & wellness programs. After these almost 2 years, this topic is more important than ever and learn what job seekers and operators should consider in relation to health and wellbeing. 



]]> Tune in to hear from Tovah Agler with Gables Residential talk about their health & wellness programs. After these almost 2 years, this topic is more important than ever and learn what job seekers and operators should consider in relation to health and wellbeing. 



]]> Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF) Buzzsprout-9848171 Tue, 25 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0600 1698 1 17 full false Hints from HR - How to Speak Maintenance! Hints from HR - How to Speak Maintenance! Join us for a special episode of “Hints from HR” and hear from Jason Fein, Camden’s National Maintenance Service Director about TAAEF’s new Facebook Live series, “How to Speak Maintenance”.

To find episodes of "How to Speak Maintenance" you can search for it wherever you find your podcasts or visit https://howtospeakmaintenance.buzzsprout.com.

This podcast is a project of the Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF). TAAEF raises awareness of careers in the multifamily. There's room to grow in the Texas apartment industry.  www.roomtogrowtx.org

]]> Join us for a special episode of “Hints from HR” and hear from Jason Fein, Camden’s National Maintenance Service Director about TAAEF’s new Facebook Live series, “How to Speak Maintenance”.

To find episodes of "How to Speak Maintenance" you can search for it wherever you find your podcasts or visit https://howtospeakmaintenance.buzzsprout.com.

This podcast is a project of the Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF). TAAEF raises awareness of careers in the multifamily. There's room to grow in the Texas apartment industry.  www.roomtogrowtx.org

]]> Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF) Buzzsprout-9780521 Tue, 18 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0600 1374 1 16 full false Hints from HR - Finding talent and building an employee referral program! Hints from HR - Finding talent and building an employee referral program! Today on "Hints from HR" we have special guest, Sunny Giarritta with The NRP Group LLC! We'll be talking about finding talent and how to build an employee referral program that works!

This podcast is a project of the Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF). TAAEF raises awareness of careers in the multifamily. There's room to grow in the Texas apartment industry.  www.roomtogrowtx.org

]]> Today on "Hints from HR" we have special guest, Sunny Giarritta with The NRP Group LLC! We'll be talking about finding talent and how to build an employee referral program that works!

This podcast is a project of the Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF). TAAEF raises awareness of careers in the multifamily. There's room to grow in the Texas apartment industry.  www.roomtogrowtx.org

]]> Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF) Buzzsprout-9780006 Tue, 11 Jan 2022 00:00:00 -0600 1686 1 15 full false Hints from HR - Holiday Break! Hints from HR - Holiday Break! Thanks for taking the time to listen to Hints from HR! We're going to take a break for the rest of December and will be back in January.

If you haven't already, check out our other podcast, "How to Speak Maintenance." Host Jason Fein, National Maintenance Services Director for Camden Property Trust, and Becca Ramati with TAAEF talk to a variety of guests about why everyone on property and in the industry should learn to 'speak maintenance' for better communication, increased productivity and happier residents. You can search for it where you listen to your podcasts or visit https://howtospeakmaintenance.buzzsprout.com

Wishing everyone a very happy holiday season and a happy and healthy New Year! 

]]> Thanks for taking the time to listen to Hints from HR! We're going to take a break for the rest of December and will be back in January.

If you haven't already, check out our other podcast, "How to Speak Maintenance." Host Jason Fein, National Maintenance Services Director for Camden Property Trust, and Becca Ramati with TAAEF talk to a variety of guests about why everyone on property and in the industry should learn to 'speak maintenance' for better communication, increased productivity and happier residents. You can search for it where you listen to your podcasts or visit https://howtospeakmaintenance.buzzsprout.com

Wishing everyone a very happy holiday season and a happy and healthy New Year! 

]]> Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF) Buzzsprout-9679040 Tue, 14 Dec 2021 00:00:00 -0600 23 full false Hints from HR - Assessments, Engagement, & Recognition Hints from HR - Assessments, Engagement, & Recognition Our guest today is Kristi DeCarlo with Luma Residential. We're talking about assessments, engagement, recognition and of course retention, all key to keeping an engaged, loyal and happy workforce. Kristi shares some of Luma's key initiatives which have helped them to have low turnover and to being a great place to work.

This podcast is a project of the Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF). TAAEF raises awareness of careers in the multifamily. There's room to grow in the Texas apartment industry.  www.roomtogrowtx.org

]]> Our guest today is Kristi DeCarlo with Luma Residential. We're talking about assessments, engagement, recognition and of course retention, all key to keeping an engaged, loyal and happy workforce. Kristi shares some of Luma's key initiatives which have helped them to have low turnover and to being a great place to work.

This podcast is a project of the Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF). TAAEF raises awareness of careers in the multifamily. There's room to grow in the Texas apartment industry.  www.roomtogrowtx.org

]]> Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF) Buzzsprout-9678994 Tue, 07 Dec 2021 10:00:00 -0600 1729 1 14 full false Hints from HR - Coaching and mentoring Hints from HR - Coaching and mentoring On this episode of Hints from HR we talk about coaching and mentoring with industry Wonder Woman, Tami Martin with Berkshire Residential Investments. You'll also learn about the "poop and swoop" so don't miss it! 

This podcast is a project of the Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF). TAAEF raises awareness of careers in the multifamily. There's room to grow in the Texas apartment industry.  www.roomtogrowtx.org

]]> On this episode of Hints from HR we talk about coaching and mentoring with industry Wonder Woman, Tami Martin with Berkshire Residential Investments. You'll also learn about the "poop and swoop" so don't miss it! 

This podcast is a project of the Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF). TAAEF raises awareness of careers in the multifamily. There's room to grow in the Texas apartment industry.  www.roomtogrowtx.org

]]> Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF) Buzzsprout-9632118 Tue, 30 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0600 1727 full false Hints from HR - Innovation in HR Hints from HR - Innovation in HR Join the Hints from HR crew (Nicolle Block, Becca Ramati and Blaise Spitaleri) as we talk about HR innovations in multifamily with Mike Rust with Highland Commercial Properties. Mike talks about the new and unique things that they're doing to benefit both their employees and residents. 

This podcast is a project of the Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF). TAAEF raises awareness of careers in the multifamily. There's room to grow in the Texas apartment industry.  www.roomtogrowtx.org

]]> Join the Hints from HR crew (Nicolle Block, Becca Ramati and Blaise Spitaleri) as we talk about HR innovations in multifamily with Mike Rust with Highland Commercial Properties. Mike talks about the new and unique things that they're doing to benefit both their employees and residents. 

This podcast is a project of the Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF). TAAEF raises awareness of careers in the multifamily. There's room to grow in the Texas apartment industry.  www.roomtogrowtx.org

]]> Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF) Buzzsprout-9520363 Tue, 16 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0600 1672 1 12 full false Hints from HR - What's a Supplier Partner? Hints from HR - What's a Supplier Partner? When looking for a career in the apartment industry, don't forget to look at our supplier partners. Our supplier partners provide products or services to apartment communities and have an incredibly diverse variety of jobs available. Hear from David Lindley with FSI Construction and Stephanie Naylor with Flooring Warehouse about the opportunity on the supplier partner side and their tips for finding the best employees!

This podcast is a project of the Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF). TAAEF raises awareness of careers in the multifamily. There's room to grow in the Texas apartment industry.  www.roomtogrowtx.org

]]> When looking for a career in the apartment industry, don't forget to look at our supplier partners. Our supplier partners provide products or services to apartment communities and have an incredibly diverse variety of jobs available. Hear from David Lindley with FSI Construction and Stephanie Naylor with Flooring Warehouse about the opportunity on the supplier partner side and their tips for finding the best employees!

This podcast is a project of the Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF). TAAEF raises awareness of careers in the multifamily. There's room to grow in the Texas apartment industry.  www.roomtogrowtx.org

]]> Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF) Buzzsprout-9519679 Tue, 09 Nov 2021 12:00:00 -0600 1535 1 11 full false Hints from HR - Onboarding! Hints from HR - Onboarding! You got the job, now what? This week the Hints from HR crew (Nicolle Block, Blaise Spitaleri and Becca Ramati) will be talking about onboarding and looking to our guest Delicia De La Rosa formerly with Lurin for her tips for new employees and employers.

This podcast is a project of the Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF). TAAEF raises awareness of careers in the multifamily. There's room to grow in the Texas apartment industry.  www.roomtogrowtx.org

]]> You got the job, now what? This week the Hints from HR crew (Nicolle Block, Blaise Spitaleri and Becca Ramati) will be talking about onboarding and looking to our guest Delicia De La Rosa formerly with Lurin for her tips for new employees and employers.

This podcast is a project of the Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF). TAAEF raises awareness of careers in the multifamily. There's room to grow in the Texas apartment industry.  www.roomtogrowtx.org

]]> Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF) Buzzsprout-9455935 Tue, 02 Nov 2021 00:00:00 -0500 1634 1 10 full false Hints from HR - Hiring for Attitude Hints from HR - Hiring for Attitude You've probably heard the Simon Sinek quote, "You don't hire for skills, you hire for attitude. You can always teach skills.” We'll look at the apartment industry's take on this as we chat with our guest, Cody Osterman with InterSolutions, host Nicolle Block and Becca Ramati. 

This podcast is a project of the Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF). TAAEF raises awareness of careers in the multifamily. There's room to grow in the Texas apartment industry.  www.roomtogrowtx.org

]]> You've probably heard the Simon Sinek quote, "You don't hire for skills, you hire for attitude. You can always teach skills.” We'll look at the apartment industry's take on this as we chat with our guest, Cody Osterman with InterSolutions, host Nicolle Block and Becca Ramati. 

This podcast is a project of the Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF). TAAEF raises awareness of careers in the multifamily. There's room to grow in the Texas apartment industry.  www.roomtogrowtx.org

]]> Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF) Buzzsprout-9268590 Tue, 26 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0500 1674 1 9 full false Hints from HR - Catching up after the 2021 Winter Storm Hints from HR - Catching up after the 2021 Winter Storm This episode was recorded following the February 2021 winter storm. The storm (as well as Covid) showed once again that our industry can accomplish amazing things when we work together. Our success is when we have the right formula for finding team members that align with our culture. Join Nicolle Block, Blaise Spitaleri and Becca Ramati as we look back on the topics we’ve covered so far and what’s coming up next.

This podcast is a project of the Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF). TAAEF raises awareness of careers in the multifamily. There's room to grow in the Texas apartment industry.  www.roomtogrowtx.org

]]> This episode was recorded following the February 2021 winter storm. The storm (as well as Covid) showed once again that our industry can accomplish amazing things when we work together. Our success is when we have the right formula for finding team members that align with our culture. Join Nicolle Block, Blaise Spitaleri and Becca Ramati as we look back on the topics we’ve covered so far and what’s coming up next.

This podcast is a project of the Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF). TAAEF raises awareness of careers in the multifamily. There's room to grow in the Texas apartment industry.  www.roomtogrowtx.org

]]> Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF) Buzzsprout-9267705 Tue, 19 Oct 2021 11:00:00 -0500 1550 1 8 full false Hints from HR - Hiring (and being hired for) Maintenance Hints from HR - Hiring (and being hired for) Maintenance Join us as we talk about the ins and out of hiring for (and being hired for) maintenance positions. Jason Fein and Iris Sanchez from Camden give us the recruiting and maintenance perspectives.

This podcast is a project of the Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF). TAAEF raises awareness of careers in the multifamily. There's room to grow in the Texas apartment industry.  www.roomtogrowtx.org

]]> Join us as we talk about the ins and out of hiring for (and being hired for) maintenance positions. Jason Fein and Iris Sanchez from Camden give us the recruiting and maintenance perspectives.

This podcast is a project of the Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF). TAAEF raises awareness of careers in the multifamily. There's room to grow in the Texas apartment industry.  www.roomtogrowtx.org

]]> Buzzsprout-9091353 Tue, 12 Oct 2021 06:00:00 -0500 1719 1 7 full false Hints from HR - Decoding Job Descriptions Hints from HR - Decoding Job Descriptions Job Descriptions - are they helping or hindering? Who are they written for - the current employee? the new employee? Get out your secret decoder ring as our guest, Charlotte Flores with BH Management, helps us to ensure that job descriptions are an efficient tool for everyone!

This podcast is a project of the Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF). TAAEF raises awareness of careers in the multifamily. There's room to grow in the Texas apartment industry.  www.roomtogrowtx.org



]]> Job Descriptions - are they helping or hindering? Who are they written for - the current employee? the new employee? Get out your secret decoder ring as our guest, Charlotte Flores with BH Management, helps us to ensure that job descriptions are an efficient tool for everyone!

This podcast is a project of the Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF). TAAEF raises awareness of careers in the multifamily. There's room to grow in the Texas apartment industry.  www.roomtogrowtx.org



]]> Buzzsprout-9087626 Tue, 05 Oct 2021 06:00:00 -0500 1687 1 6 full false Hints from HR - Career Paths in Multifamily Hints from HR - Career Paths in Multifamily This week we are talking about career paths with our guest, Sarah Fox with BG Staffing. Career paths and advancement is an important part of our industry's story and also a key to retaining talent. To (sort of) quote Drake, this is an industry where you can "start at the bottom and make it here." We can't wait to dive into this topic with Sarah and all of you!

This podcast is a project of the Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF). TAAEF raises awareness of careers in the multifamily. There's room to grow in the Texas apartment industry.  www.roomtogrowtx.orG

]]> This week we are talking about career paths with our guest, Sarah Fox with BG Staffing. Career paths and advancement is an important part of our industry's story and also a key to retaining talent. To (sort of) quote Drake, this is an industry where you can "start at the bottom and make it here." We can't wait to dive into this topic with Sarah and all of you!

This podcast is a project of the Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF). TAAEF raises awareness of careers in the multifamily. There's room to grow in the Texas apartment industry.  www.roomtogrowtx.orG

]]> Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation Buzzsprout-9086770 Tue, 28 Sep 2021 06:00:00 -0500 1406 1 5 full false Hints from HR - Culture Matters Hints from HR - Culture Matters Shelley Maxey with Olympus Property, will be joined by our hosts Nicolle Block and Blaise Spitaleri to discuss company culture. What does a job seeker need to know about this during their job search and how finding the right fit has to be mutually beneficial!

This podcast is a project of the Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF). TAAEF raises awareness of careers in the multifamily. There's room to grow in the Texas apartment industry.  www.roomtogrowtx.org


]]> Shelley Maxey with Olympus Property, will be joined by our hosts Nicolle Block and Blaise Spitaleri to discuss company culture. What does a job seeker need to know about this during their job search and how finding the right fit has to be mutually beneficial!

This podcast is a project of the Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF). TAAEF raises awareness of careers in the multifamily. There's room to grow in the Texas apartment industry.  www.roomtogrowtx.org


]]> Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation Buzzsprout-9086808 Tue, 21 Sep 2021 06:00:00 -0500 1674 1 4 full false Hints from HR - Making your resume work for you! Hints from HR - Making your resume work for you! Join us for this episode of “Hints from HR” focusing on resumes! How to write them, what to include and what not to include and how to make them stand out! We’ll also talk about how those reading resumes can find the gems they’re looking for.

This podcast is a project of the Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF). TAAEF raises awareness of careers in the multifamily. There's room to grow in the Texas apartment industry.  www.roomtogrowtx.org


]]> Join us for this episode of “Hints from HR” focusing on resumes! How to write them, what to include and what not to include and how to make them stand out! We’ll also talk about how those reading resumes can find the gems they’re looking for.

This podcast is a project of the Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF). TAAEF raises awareness of careers in the multifamily. There's room to grow in the Texas apartment industry.  www.roomtogrowtx.org


]]> Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation Buzzsprout-9087297 Wed, 25 Aug 2021 16:00:00 -0500 1443 1 2 full false Hints from HR - Ace your virtual interview Hints from HR - Ace your virtual interview Amanda Kison with Greystar joins us for this episode of “Hints from HR”. Today our host, Nicolle Block will lead us through a conversation about virtual interviewing and what both job seekers and employers need to do to make them more successful!

This podcast is a project of the Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF). TAAEF raises awareness of careers in the multifamily. There's room to grow in the Texas apartment industry.  www.roomtogrowtx.org


]]> Amanda Kison with Greystar joins us for this episode of “Hints from HR”. Today our host, Nicolle Block will lead us through a conversation about virtual interviewing and what both job seekers and employers need to do to make them more successful!

This podcast is a project of the Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF). TAAEF raises awareness of careers in the multifamily. There's room to grow in the Texas apartment industry.  www.roomtogrowtx.org


]]> Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation Buzzsprout-9087278 Wed, 25 Aug 2021 16:00:00 -0500 1544 1 3 full false We have your Hints from HR! We have your Hints from HR! We launched this series, Hints from HR, to share real tips from real HR professionals in the multifamily industry for both job seekers and employers. Along with our hosts Nicolle Block with Brookfield Properties, Blaise Spitaleri with Gemstar Construction, and Becca Ramati with TAAEF, we feature a different guest and topic in each episode. 

This podcast is a project of the Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF). TAAEF raises awareness of careers in the multifamily. There's room to grow in the Texas apartment industry.  www.roomtogrowtx.org

]]> We launched this series, Hints from HR, to share real tips from real HR professionals in the multifamily industry for both job seekers and employers. Along with our hosts Nicolle Block with Brookfield Properties, Blaise Spitaleri with Gemstar Construction, and Becca Ramati with TAAEF, we feature a different guest and topic in each episode. 

This podcast is a project of the Texas Apartment Association Education Foundation (TAAEF). TAAEF raises awareness of careers in the multifamily. There's room to grow in the Texas apartment industry.  www.roomtogrowtx.org

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