HR on the Frontline

Send us Fan Mail Mental health matters —at work and beyond. As a manager, you’re often the first to notice when an employee is struggling, and you’re in a unique position to make a real difference. But how can you offer support in a way that feels genuine and effective? Join Alexandra Petrisano from the Canadian Mental Health Association for a conversation about what it really means to support emp...

Send us Fan Mail Engagement efforts fail if your wellness policy is lacking— or missing all together. Let’s find out how to make it right! HR on the Frontline delivers real conversations and practical takeaways to help HR leaders navigate today’s workplace challenges and lead meaningful change. Have a topic you want us to explore on the show? Reach out anytime at marketing@guusto.com

Send us Fan Mail On the other side of a global pandemic, if there’s one thing we learned, it’s just how vital the work of dedicated employees in the healthcare industry really is. But the sector is facing a labour shortage crisis in the next decade, and organizations in every part of the industry are finding it increasingly difficult to attract and retain both clinical and non-clinical staff. So h...

Send us Fan Mail Motivation goes beyond paychecks and perks—it's about creating a workforce that fits people’s lives.  Today, we’re diving into the power of custom-fit workforces, exploring why blending full-time, part-time, fractional, and flex roles can unlock the true potential of your team. HR on the Frontline delivers real conversations and practical takeaways to help HR leaders navigate...

Send us Fan Mail Employee wellbeing is essential, but so is protecting managers and HR.  Today, we look at how to support wellbeing while ensuring clear boundaries for those leading the way. HR on the Frontline delivers real conversations and practical takeaways to help HR leaders navigate today’s workplace challenges and lead meaningful change. Have a topic you want us to explore on the show? Rea...

Send us Fan Mail Is Employee Appreciation Day a standout event at your company, or does it pass by unnoticed? Do your employees eagerly anticipate it, or is it just another day on the calendar? Beyond this single day, how else does your company celebrate and recognize its team throughout the year? HR on the Frontline delivers real conversations and practical takeaways to help HR leaders navigate t...

Send us Fan Mail Appreciation is more than just a “thank you”—it’s about recognizing what truly drives your team. With Employee Appreciation Day coming up, we’re going to find out how managers can boost engagement and performance by mastering the art of recognition— especially for frontline teams. HR on the Frontline delivers real conversations and practical takeaways to help HR leaders navigate t...

Send us Fan Mail Feedback isn’t just a corporate buzzword—it’s the backbone of thriving teams. Today, we’re learning how to build a culture of feedback that aligns leadership, empowers employees, and scales across even the most complex workforces. HR on the Frontline delivers real conversations and practical takeaways to help HR leaders navigate today’s workplace challenges and lead meaningful cha...

Send us Fan Mail Is the candidate experience broken? Today, we’re digging into why it fails so often and what needs to change to truly respect and engage the people behind the applications. HR on the Frontline delivers real conversations and practical takeaways to help HR leaders navigate today’s workplace challenges and lead meaningful change. Have a topic you want us to explore on the show? Reac...

Send us Fan Mail Frontline employees deserve more than just a pat on the back. Today, we’re exploring how real manager support, recognition programs, and targeted resources can transform the day-to-day experience for the people who keep everything moving. HR on the Frontline delivers real conversations and practical takeaways to help HR leaders navigate today’s workplace challenges and lead meanin...

Send us Fan Mail Job ads for frontline workers are outdated and ineffective.  Today, we’re learning how to reinvent them to better connect, engage, and attract the talent that keeps everything running. HR on the Frontline delivers real conversations and practical takeaways to help HR leaders navigate today’s workplace challenges and lead meaningful change. Have a topic you want us to explore on th...

Send us Fan Mail Recognition is more than just a "thank you"—it’s a proven strategy to boost retention and foster loyalty. PowerToFly 's Head of Growth, Sienna J. Brown , and Guusto's Kwesi Thomas for an interactive virtual event on how recognition can transform your workplace and increase employee retention. Whether you're leading a small team or an entire organization, t...

Send us Fan Mail Are we missing the mark with frontline employee recognition?  Pizza lunches won’t cut it for those who make or break customer relationships. Let’s explore the clear gap between corporate and frontline recognition, and why giving these workers a real voice as well as credit for their impact is essential. HR on the Frontline delivers real conversations and practical takeaways to hel...

Send us Fan Mail In today’s fast-changing world, keeping employees engaged and motivated can feel like an uphill battle. With companies experiencing everything from a volatile economy, budget changes, and layoffs to the rise of remote/hybrid work, navigating the era of AI, and more — change has been the only constant. And as an HR or L&D leader, you know how important it is to keep your team f...

Send us Fan Mail ‘Strategy’ can be a broad and unspecific term.  And when it comes to HR ‘strategy’, it should mean more than surveys and benefits. But what does great HR strategy look like? Links mentioned: https://www.beekeeper.io/white-paper/2024-frontline-survey/ https://brightskycareercoaching.ck.page/9eff79414a HR on the Frontline delivers real conversations and practical takeaways to help H...

Send us Fan Mail Middle managers often spend as much time managing those above them as below.  Whether it’s managing expectations, negotiating for resources, or advocating for staff on the ground, it can be a constant balancing act that requires compromise, diplomacy, and a thick skin. So how can you as a People Leader support them? This podcast first appeared as a live webinar.  HR on the Frontli...

Send us Fan Mail DEIB initiatives are vital for fostering engagement.  But what makes them truly effective in creating inclusive cultures? About HR on the Frontlines How healthy is your company culture? Are you facing issues related to disengagement, retention, performance, or anything else? HR on the Frontline is a bi-weekly show where Guusto speaks with HR experts about some of the biggest chall...

Send us Fan Mail Is Diversity Equity & Inclusion at your company more than just a checkbox? We explore why diversity in leadership matters and how to achieve it.  Today we talk with Bria Lucas about how she approaches diversity as the sole HR person at Normative HR on the Frontline delivers real conversations and practical takeaways to help HR leaders navigate today’s workplace challenges and...

Send us Fan Mail Guusto Co-founders Skai and Joe, recently appeared on the NOW of work podcast, powered by Mercer .  It made for a great conversation and so we thought we would share it with you here.  "Please join us in welcoming Skai Dalziel and Joe Facciolo, Co-Founders and Co-CEOs of Guusto! Today's discussion will delve into Guusto's history of building a culture of recognition...

Send us Fan Mail When you break down what goes into a successful leadership team, trust is a foundational piece to the puzzle. It may seem obvious, but we want to explore why this is and furthermore, how we build trust? HR on the Frontline delivers real conversations and practical takeaways to help HR leaders navigate today’s workplace challenges and lead meaningful change. Have a topic you want u...

Send us Fan Mail Is everyone at your company pulling in the right direction? Does everyone work towards the same goals, or do some pursue their own agendas? Are your core values just fancy words on the boardroom wall, or are they principles employees put into action every day? HR on the Frontline delivers real conversations and practical takeaways to help HR leaders navigate today’s workplace chal...

Send us Fan Mail As the saying goes, adapt or die. But there’s a bit more to it than that, right? In today’s episode we learn about embracing change and getting ahead of it as an HR or People leader.  HR on the Frontline delivers real conversations and practical takeaways to help HR leaders navigate today’s workplace challenges and lead meaningful change. Have a topic you want us to explore on the...

Send us Fan Mail When your managers are struggling, who can they turn to? If it's not you, should it be? As an HR leader, equipping your managers with the tools they need to success is one of the most important things you can do.  Part of that is acting as a sounding board they can use to speak openly and honestly about the troubles they are facing.  HR on the Frontline delivers real conversa...

Send us Fan Mail Your HR tech stack can either be your best friend or your worst enemy.  Modern HR professionals make use of various software solutions for everything from managing benefits, to learning and development, to increasing engagement. But how do you make sure you have the optimal solutions for your company? How do you avoid choosing vendors that don’t fit your needs, don’t deliver quali...

Send us Fan Mail Health and wellness is at the forefront of many HR teams benefits plans these days, but are benefits enough in high-pressure workplaces? Health and wellness is a big priority for HR teams these days, but are benefits enough in high-pressure workplaces? If your work environment doesn’t give employees the space to take care of themselves, all the HSAs in the world won’t make a diffe...