Sister Hazel is one of those bands you just love to listen to. Hearing their music feels like catching up with an old friend. Ryan Newell, guitarist of Sister Hazel joins Shyler's Show to share the legacy of one of the most recognizable bands of the last 30 years. Don't miss Sister Hazel at the Devon Lakeshore Amphitheater May 31st at 7pm! Get Tickets Here! Sister Hazel Lyrics For Life The Rock Boat

Marcy Playground is one of the most recognizable bands of the 90's and early 2000's, and you can see them LIVE at Kirkland Fine Arts Center May 11th at 7:30pm. Dylan Keefe, bassist of the band and one of its founding members joined Shyler's Show to give a deep dive on the bands history, chemistry, and what we can expect for their performance.  Check out Dylan at Radiolab! Follow Back-alley Dolls! Follow Marcy Playground! Get your tickets! Or call the box office at 217-428-6318

What are the etiquettes of quitting? A whole letter of resignation or just plain old "I QUIT!" can do the trick as long as you listen to this week's episode of the Spherion Spotlight first!

Tonya with Decatur CVB joins Shyler's show to give the April update! See what's happening throughout the month of April at decaturcvb.com/events!

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Elizabeth joins Shyler's Show for the Spherion Spotlight featuring: Pet Peeves From A Recruiter's Diary. It's always a tough job for recruiters to find the right fit for employers and for YOU! 

Caitlin with the U of I Extension Office joins Shyler's Show to spread the word about the Food Handler's License classes coming soon! 

Everyone experiences those pestering questions that pop up in your head: Why aren't I getting a promotion? Why can't I get along with my coworkers? Thankfully, Elizabeth from Spherion is able to give those much needed answers and clarify next steps on how to alleviate the stress they cause! Take a listen to this week's episode of Spherion Spotlight to find out!

Decatur Area Arts Council Executive Director Jerry Johnson and Director of Creative & Cheer at the Children's Museum of Central Illinois Jay Albright join Shyler's Show to give us a taste of the upcoming Arts Council Fundraiser Show: Guys On Ice: The Ice Fishing Musical!  From the warmth of their ice fishing shanty ‘up north,’ old pals spin wit, wisdom, and hilarious songs about life and love, as they await the chance to appear on the local fishing TV show. Songs include “Ode to a Snowmobile Suit,” “Fish is the Miracle Food,” and “The Guy From TV.” The show features Jerry Johnson, Jayson Albright, and Josh Sowa. This is a fundraiser for the Decatur Area Arts Council, get your tickets at decaturarts.org!

Tonya joins Shyler's Show to give us a heads up on What's Happenin' in Decatur throughout the month of March! Catch the full calendar of events HERE! Follow the Decatur Area Convention and Visitors Bureau on Facebook for their weekly (Thursday) breakdown!

Elizabeth Merrill of Spherion joins Shyler once again for our Spherion Spotlight and another round of "Am I The Jerk?: Office Edition"!

As we spring into the spring season, there is so much to enjoy and help benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Illinois! Until the end of March, you can "Give A Little Love" at your local McDonald's by buying a heart at your local McDonald's® for $1, $2, $5, and give one giant gift of love!  At each of the participating local McDonald's, when you grab the seasonal delight Shamrock Shake, a portion of the proceeds goes directly to the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Illinois! There are tons of ways to help support the mission of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Illinois, just visit https://www.rmhc-centralillinois.org/ and get involved today!

The 4th Annual Macon County CASA Coffee Crawl is coming up February 23rd & 24th! Shyler talked with Executive Director of Macon County CASA Blaine Smith to get all the details! Take a listen and get you a cup of coffee to support Macon County CASA!

Elizabeth from Spherion joins the Spherion Spotlight once again to tackle another touchy workplace topic: when is it appropriate to contact your coworkers during those weird moments? Like meetings, vacations, or even outside of normal work hours...is it okay to send that email or text? Take a listen as we break down whether to Let It Go or Let Them Know!

What better way to celebrate Galentine's Day AND Valentine's Day than by inviting Shyler's new friend AUTHOR Anastasia Lindsey to today's show! As a local gal and award winning author, Anastasia shares her writing methods, a sneak peek from her book: OCEAN, and even her thoughts on Taylor Swift (You know I had to!!)

In today's Spherion Spotlight, we are celebrating Black History Month by amplifying the voice, story, and proficiency of Julia Livingston! While she is a recognizable figure within the community already, her expertise on diversity, equity, and inclusion is unmatched.  Code Switch Podcast: NPR Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Trainers: Fostering DEI in the Workplace Julia Livingston on LinkedIn Spherion Decatur, IL

Happy February! It is time to spread the looooove at your local McDonalds! From February 1st to March 31st, you can help support the Houses by buying a heart at any participating McDonald's® in central Illinois. 100% of the proceeds will stay local to help our families. Big or small, every donation helps make a huge difference in hundreds of lives. So buy a heart at your local McDonald's® for $1, $2, $5, and give one giant gift of love!  Consider supporting Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Illinois by clicking here!

Let's talk about text baby! Today we tackle the elephant emoji in the room- texting in the workplace. When is it appropriate and what should you say? Plus, Elizabeth breaks down the available positions Spherion has in the Decatur area!

Kyle Karsten of the Salvation Army of Decatur joins Shyler's Show once again! After a very busy and magical Christmas season with a fundraising goal of $600,000, we find out just how huge the impact of the Salvation Army is, and what we can look forward to for next year! (It's never too early!)

Tis the season for corporate Christmas parties and office gift exchanges! So, what's an appropriate gift to give coworkers? Elizabeth with Spherion has your back in today's tinsel talk!

We have so much to do through the end of 2023! Check out today's podcast with Tonya Culp of the Decatur Convention and Visitors Bureau for all the holiday events you can't miss!

Major Randall Summit joins Shyler's Show for the Salvation Army Red Kettle Update! We've got our winner from the Mayoral race, details on the Red Kettle Gala Thursday night, and the kick off to Gurneys, Guns, & Hoses this weekend!

There's a lot of us that can relate to being fired, downsized, and let go. It might feel like the end of the world, but there's ways to overcome and thrive after losing your job. Elizabeth with Spherion joins us today to give some insight on what to do when a challenge like being fired arises.

Major Randall Summit joins Shyler's Show to give us a little bit of his backstory and journey to Decatur, sing the praises of Kyle Karsten, and of course, spread Christmas cheer! 

Hannah Lyons, Gallery & Education Coordinator of the Decatur Area Arts Council joins Shyler's Show to get excited for The Downtown Decatur Christmas Walk tonight!  Decatur Area Arts Council Holiday Gift Shoppe 2023 Decatur Area Arts Council on Facebook

TSA Director of Development & Community Relations Kyle Karsten joins Shyler's Show to give a Red Kettle Update! Lots of stuff going on as we are rolling into the holiday season: Decatur & Macon County Salvation Army Website Register to Ring! Decatur & Macon County Salvation Army Facebook MAYORAL CHALLENGE BELL RINGING: Ryan Wilkey - Maroa Virtual Red Kettle Ringing in person December 9 at Hobby Lobby 10a-6p Jim Peck - Forsyth Virtual Red Kettle Ringing in person December 2 at Hobby Lobby 10a-6p Luke Williams - Mt Zion Virtual Red Kettle Ringing in person December 2 at Walmart Mt Zion 10a-6p Aaron Keathley - Oreana Virtual Red Kettle Ringing in person December 2 at Melisty Mart 10a-6p Get tickets for the 2023 Red Kettle Dinner Gala by calling Kyle Karsten at 217-428-4672

Kyle Karsten, Director of Development of The Salvation Army Decatur joins Shyler's Show to get everyone excited for Christmas 2023 campaign: Above All, Love!! Take a listen and get inspired to ring the bells with countless community members, organizations, and businesses! Get Registered To Ring!

Elizabeth with Spherion joins Shyler's Show for the Spherion Spotlight in an emotional tribute to her late coworker, Susan Pulliam. Susan recently passed away unexpectedly, leaving the Spherion Team absolutely heartbroken. So today's episode is in her memory, as we reflect and point out ways to be grateful for each other.

Our friend Jay with Refreshment Services Pepsi of Decatur joins Shyler's Show to introduce a brand new product and HUGE kickoff campaign! Taste It Tag It with NJOY: a new prebiotic apple cider vinegar beverage with tons of healthy benefits and delicious refreshing taste! Shyler and Jay give NJOY a try LIVE and discuss how you can #DrinkNJOY and enter to win incredible prizes from Pepsi! Taste It Tag It on Y103 Learn more about NJOY

Jenny and Holly of Webster Cantrell Youth Advocacy join Shyler's Show to get the word out about the Miller Lite Open 2024! Mark your calendars for Decatur's favorite fundraiser January 13th! Registration opens 11/11 so get your team and get registered ASAP so you can choose your favorite course! Miller Lite Open @ WCYA Facebook Page Support WCYA Volunteer with WCYA

We are gearing up for the holidays with Hannah and Jerry of the Decatur Area Arts Council! The Decatur Area Arts Council's Holiday Gift Shoppe 2023 opens TOMORROW 11/10 so get in there and get ahead of the crowds!  With creations from more than 40 local artists, this holiday shop fills the Anne Lloyd Gallery with one-of-a-kind original art and fine crafts. You’ll find jewelry, decorative items, scarves and other wearables, woodworking, stocking stuffers, baskets, paintings, and more. There’s a wide selection of unique handmade gifts for friends, family, or even yourself. Affordable prices and a quiet, relaxing atmosphere take the stress out of your shopping experience. Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; Saturday: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

What are some things that happen in the workplace that make you just say "Nope!"? Elizabeth from Spherion joins Shyler's Show to explain why or why not some of these things are a "Nope" moment!

The holidays are officially upon us! Don't believe me? Just check out the Decatur Area Convention and Visitors Bureau calendar, there's tons of stuff to do to get you in the holiday spirit!

Ben Harl of Silver Compass Studios in Decatur joins Shyler's Show to share about the upcoming movie premiere of Afterlife! Get tickets to the Afterlife movie premiere at the Avon Theater November 10th at 7 pm here! "Afterlife" is a groundbreaking documentary that explores the mysteries of the hereafter through the personal journey of filmmaker Ben Harl. Driven by a relentless curiosity, he interviews spiritual teachers, scientists, and medical professionals to gain insights into what happens when we die. "Afterlife" is a profound exploration of life's ultimate questions, revealing the spiritual connections that bind us all and the importance of living a meaningful life. This emotional journey of self-discovery offers a poignant and uplifting message: death is not the end, but a doorway to a new beginning. Follow "Afterlife" Online at Silver Compass Studios Website: www.silvercompassstudios.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/SilverCompassStudios X (Formerly Twitter): @silvercompassstudios IMDB: https://www.imdb.com/6tle/T22026962/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk

We are officially in Spooky SZN, but that doesn't mean that workplace conversations have to be as scary as a haunted house! Elizabeth & Spherion has your back!

Tickets to Jeans & Bling Gala!

Tickets to Jeans & Bling Gala

Spooky season is upon us FINALLY and our calendar for ROCKTOBER Is jam-packed! Listen to Tonya of the Decatur Area Convention and Visitors Bureau and Shyler highlight the must-attend events of October in today's podcast and check out the full calendar at decaturcvb.com! Is your event missing? Don't let us miss out! Send your events to tourism@decaturcvb.com to add to the monthly calendar!

Elizabeth joins Shyler once again for another fun filled episode of the Spherion Spotlight! TV bosses are definitely more well known for their entertainment factor over their ability to be a "boss". So which of your favorites will be crowned "boss" and which will get the "toss"?

Red flags can sometimes be hard to spot, but thanks to Elizabeth and Spherion we are breaking down some common red flags that interviewees experience!

Here is your FIRST taste of the first music from NSYNC since 2002!

Stacey LaFeber, Director of Fund Development for the Girl Scouts of Central Illinois  joins Shyler's Show to give all the sweet deets about this year's Diamonds and Desserts event, Thursday September 21st!  Get your tickets here!

Jerry Johnson of the Decatur Arts Council joins Shyler's Show to discuss Arts In Central Park September 16th& 17th!  Find more about the event here and volunteer for this event here! Presented by The Amherst Hardy Foundation; the Decatur Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, Hickory Point Bank, First Mid Bank & Trust, Busey Bank, CEFCU, Romano, LLCU, and Jerger Pediatric Dentistry!

Tonya Culp of the Decatur Area Convention and Visitors Bureau joins Shyler to discuss all of the exciting events, shows, fundraisers, activities and more happening in Decatur throughout the month of September! Check out the full calendar here! Submit your event to the full calendar by emailing tourism@decaturcvb.com

Linda Roberts of Best Trips Ever joins Shyler in this week's episode of Tuesday's Travel Tips! Contact Linda to plan YOUR Best Trip Ever by calling 217-855-1877!

The girls have struck again! No one is safe! Especially at Dunder Mifflin... Ever wondered what it would be like for the cast of The Office to go through Performance Reviews at work? Lizzie with Spherion fearlessly takes on the challenge and even ends up making some career changes for some fan favorites! Thinking of making a career change for yourself? Let the professionals at Spherion Staffing and Recruiting handle it!

Summer is a time for the kiddos to be out of school and families to take advantage of much needed together time, but summertime at the Ronald McDonald House is full of challenges and celebrating the little wins. Families at the Ronald McDonald House are in need of donations, please consider making a donation here! Also, make sure to sign up for their newsletter to be in the know about all the amazing stories from families as well as super fun events like Wine, Women, and Shoes coming up in October! Hear all about it from Amber Kaylor in this month's episode of the Ronald McDonald House Monday Minute!