live events, virtual events, podcasts

looking for a dynamic speaker on a rarely discussed but universal topic?

  • 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!

  • 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:

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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

“The presentation was great! The content was compelling and easy to understand, and Rick’s passion and expertise were easy to see.”

“Rick’s got a unique perspective on just about everything. He’s a dynamic, engaging speaker, who conveys complex ideas by breaking them down into easily-digestible concepts and analogies. Rick always focuses on the most practical and impactful content. I’ve been to many presentations that Rick gave, and I’d attend all of them again!”

“Rick was an awesome storyteller! Rick really was able to teach skills that I plan on using on a monthly basis. He not only taught, but he brought the presentation to life even in a remote setting. He was engaging, asked for volunteers to participate in the discussion and really brought the concepts home. I really enjoyed every minute of the presentation and am excited to start putting those differentiators to good use! I did not expect to laugh as much as I did with some of the jokes Rick was able to bring about.”

“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.”

“Rick has a fantastic way of taking a really scientific theory that truly is only relatable and understood by a Data Scientist and perfectly explaining that theory by relating it to a story that is easily understood by anyone. His excellent speaking ability and professionalism keeps your attention and makes you want to learn more.”

“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."