The People Factor: Human Resources with Lori Goldsmith

Sue Trecasse is a force to be reckoned with in the radio industry. For a decade, she served as the Operations Manager of News Radio 970 WFLA-AM, The Sports Animal 620 WDAE-AM, and the Devil Rays Radio Network, with immediate oversight of 970 WFLA as Program Director. Under her leadership, 970 WFLA consistently ranked in the top 5 in the Tampa Metro area for the Key Demographic of 25 – 54, often reaching #1, and was also in the top 10 for the 18 – 34 demographic, a rare feat for an AM News/Talk station. Sue’s uncompromising stance on advertising and programming quality, prioritizing brand experience over profits, stirred up controversy, and she fiercely guarded the reputation of the 970 brand. In this episode, we dive into Sue’s tenure at the station, get to know the woman behind the mammoth operation, and reflect on best practices for protecting a major brand like 970

Today’s guest is Charlotte Fernee Kelly of Fernee Kelly Law with offices in Tampa and Jacksonville Florida. She is an employment and labor law attorney who represents both the employee or the employer – but never at the same time, of course. We’re going to discuss the new employment landscape and what employers need to be doing to ensure they can create an environment conducive to recruiting and retaining the talent they need to scale and thrive.