INTERVIEWS & PODCASTS

Episode 64: Patriotism and Purpose: How Military Service Inspired Jerome's Career in Corporate Social Impact

I share about my time serving in the US Navy and the many lessons that have shaped who I am today. We all have a purpose in life, and I’ve learned that for me, it manifests through helping corporations leave a positive impact on society. I share tips to guide one's career journey.

The State of Corporate Volunteering

Jerome discusses the state of corporate volunteering and how it’s changed the past two years and explore the new forms of volunteering since the pandemic. We talk about the difference between outcomes and outputs in corporate volunteering and employee engagement programs.

The Benefits and Challenges of Service Days

Join Doug Bolton, Jerome Tennille, and Beth Steinhorn for a conversation about service days -- the benefits and challenges - and hear their advice to rethinking these approaches to volunteering and community impact. For more information about Transforming Disruption to Impact: Rethinking Volunteer Engagement for a Rapidly Changing World, visit https://disruptiontoimpact.com

From Volunteer Disruption to Impact with Beth Steinhorn and Jerome Tennille

Tobi welcomes authors Beth Steinhorn and Jerome Tennille to discuss how organizations have responded to the volunteer disruption they’ve experienced over the past few years, and what lessons can be learned.

Why Corporate and Employee Volunteering needs to Change | Biggest opportunities right now!

Jerome shares his thoughts on the state of corporate volunteering today, what's working and what's not. He discusses how volunteering is being redefined as well as flaws in corporate volunteering programs and what to improve on. He also talks about the major opportunities in corporate volunteering today and how to better enable employees today through volunteering.

What's the future of Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging in the Workplace?

Jerome shares his opinion about the future of diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in the workplace. He shares his opinion about why there's a major focus on DEI&B today (in 2021), how to facilitate difficult workplace conversations and best strategies to promote DEI&B throughout your business. Jerome also looks at how to keep DEI&B issues a focus for businesses and not just a "flavor of the month." The answer may just surprise you!

Lift Every Voice and Sing

Jerome Tennille, Manager of Social Impact & Volunteerism at Marriott International, joins Josh and Bryan on The Jigsaw Podcast for Black History Month to discuss the importance of authentic expression.

The Intersection Between DEI and CSR

Featured on the February episode of The Listen Up! Show, where host Chris Jarvis of Realized Worth Institute and Jerome Tennille discuss the intersection between Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and CSR and the role of volunteering to bridge the two.

The Importance of Corporate Social Responsibility

Panel on the topic of "Business in Action Discussion Series: The Importance of Corporate Social Responsibility" hosted by Leadership Montgomery.

CSR myths with Jerome Tennille

Jerome Tennille, Manager of Social Impact & Volunteerism for Marriott International talked about different ways to break into the field of corporate social responsibility (CSR), while also debunking myths about the field and much, much more.

Featured on the YouTube Channel "Dana's Priceless Advice with Leaders of Volunteers".

As Dana describes it we have a cool conversation and chat about the pandemic and crisis-induced weird working conditions for #LeadersOfVolunteers, and how I've been continuing my mission to be "Responsible AF" (my blog) and build a better world during uncertain times of mass furloughs and unemployment.

We also share our passion for sustainability and environmentalism, and hope that the lessons learned during COVID-19 usher in a new era of social responsibility and positive work/life, environmental change.

Featured on Carlyn Kelley's YouTube Channel for the series episode "How Occupiers Can Create a More Environmentally and Socially Responsible Workplace".

Carlyn has conversations with tenants and landlords that goes much further than square feet and net rent. She talks to them about brand, culture, experience, etc. And of course, there is a lot of that which is currently being re-imagined for a post-quarantine world.

These tips and insights I share about sustainable living and operating in a COVID-19 era apply regardless of where or how you're working in the future, and is focused on a "footprint" instead of square feet.

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Workplace Purpose Through Volunteerism

Joined Victoria Smith on the "Stop Stressing Me Out" Podcast to discuss why employee volunteer programs make a difference to our wellbeing, how to thoughtfully develop your own program, how we can better measure impact and much more.

The State of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in 2023

Jerome shares insight about the current state of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the workplace and explore what’s changed since the beginning of the pandemic. We discuss the impacts of layoffs and current economic conditions. Finally, we look at what the future looks like for DEI.

Use Your Influence to Better Your Community

Jerome Tennille, Director of Social Impact & ESG at The Uplift Agency, joins AgentsC's Founder and CEO, Mide Akerewusi, on Episode 3 of the Giving Black Podcast to discuss Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and its role in strengthening Black communities.

Jerome Tennille Solves the Business Challenge of Creating the Right Impact Fit

Through The Uplift Agency, Jerome works with subject-matter experts and solution partners to help companies prepare and execute an impact program that is sustainable and on target with fast-growing social challenges. He explains the work he does and how it is accomplished in this interview with Frontrunners Development President, Mary Kurek.

State of Community Investment and Strategic Philanthropy (2021): Can it be BETTER?

Jerome discusses the state of community investment and strategic philanthropy; what's working and what can be improved. He shares his thoughts about how companies can go beyond statements and financial contributions to make a social impact. He unpacks restricted vs unrestricted grant giving and how companies can partner with causes today.

Why is Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) important for business in 2021

Jerome shares why corporate social responsibility is important in business, how CSR has changed and evolved over the past year and what trends practitioners should be thinking about. He discusses some of the greatest opportunities in the CSR space and why bold companies will we rewarded by employees, customers and the market.

The State of Volunteering and Employee Engagement

Jerome Tennille, Manager of Social Impact & Volunteerism at Marriott International, joins host Danielle Holly for a dynamic conversation on the state of volunteering and employee engagement.

Equity in Volunteering

Jerome Tennille, Sue Carter-Kahl and Bernette Dawson discuss the inequities in volunteer engagement with actionable items and steps organizations and professionals (who engage volunteers) can take to remove barriers to service.