Voices of HR

Some companies work so hard at trying to get diversity hiring right that “analysis paralysis” sets in. And as a result, no meaningful action gets taken. For some ideas on how to move forward, we asked Anna Lenhardt, Chief People Officer at Tomorrow Health. Highlights [2:25] Establishing a diversity strategy as your company is growing [4:16] Encouraging openness to a diverse talent pool [6:44] Over...

An employee upskilling strategy is imperative if you want to attract and retain top talent. Just ask the Fortune 1000 companies - they’re realizing that connecting their employees with opportunities to learn new skills and advance their careers should be part of their recruiting, retention and talent pipeline strategies. However, there are several challenges to consider. That's why we've c...

Dr. Matt Poepsel, “The Godfather of Talent Optimization,” knows that today’s workplaces are changing rapidly. HR is on the hot seat to keep companies productive, and the employees aligned with company strategy. Finding the right people for the right roles, especially your next-gen leaders, is critical to your ongoing success, and he’ll show you how to do it confidently. Highlights [2:32] How Dr. P...

New data regarding who is leaving the workforce and who is taking their place reveals what could become major problems for many industries if they aren't paying attention. Jack Berkowitz, Chief Data Officer at ADP, has some surprising findings, as well as ideas on how you can proactively prepare.  Highlights [1:44] Top workforce data trends employers need to know about [4:45] Artificial Intell...

If the EEOC gets wind of a complaint involving sexual harassment or discrimination, the employer could end up paying in more ways than one to mitigate the damage. For example, the agency recently took a fast food franchise owner to court for allegedly failing to address harassment. The settlement was nearly $2 million. To help assess your risk, and explore ways to proactively manage it, we’ve call...

Many organizations are still struggling to optimize their world at work. What’s an ideal number of days in the office for maintaining a healthy productivity and corporate culture? Is it even necessary to have any days in the office? To navigate the growing pains of balancing the best of face-to-face collaboration with the autonomy of working from home, we've called in Amy Cosgrove, VP People,...

Gen Z workers in their mid-20s and younger are not afraid to leave a job within six months if they feel the role isn't a good fit for them. Kathryn Minshew, CEO and founder of The Muse, has extensively researched what's happening and is here to break down what it means for you. Highlights [1:46] The reason why 75% of Gen Z workers quit [3:09] What’s behind the disconnect between worker exp...

Workplaces are increasingly complex, and in high-performing organizations, employee relations is central to the HR function. But some managers follow protocols and some don't, and that can pose unnecessary risks to your company. To help you identify and remedy the risk, we've called in HR consultant Ryan Gaither, employee relations strategist for Capital Blue Cross. Highlights [6:23] What...

Workplace culture can be even more important than your benefits package when it comes to employee engagement and retention. But a cohesive and consistent culture is harder to pull off in today's hybrid work environments. For ideas on striking a balance between flexibility and the connectedness that employees so crave, we've called in Aimee Gindin, Chief Marketing Officer at LifeSpeak Inc....

The Biden administration has taken a stance to protect employees, especially when it comes to hot topics like sexual harassment, nondisclosure agreements, pregnancy and women returning to work after the birth or adoption of a child. And there could be severe consequences for employers who don't follow the letter of the law. To get you up to speed on recent, impactful changes to employment law,...

In today's job market, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) have become key tools for recruitment and retention. However, an organization's existing policies and procedures may be the biggest obstacles to implementing a meaningful program. To help you break through those barriers, we've called in workplace culture consultant, author, and executive advisor on diversity strategies, Sta...

Leadership changes, acquisitions, divestitures, and their downstream impact can jolt even the most stable companies and their employees. Growth and change can be both exciting and terrifying. For a CHRO, culture change management can feel like changing the tires on a moving car. For insights on how to navigate this very tricky process, we've called in Corey Berkey, Senior Vice President of Peo...

Keeping workers engaged and purpose-driven is an important part of HR's job, but so is keeping your company out of court because of pitfalls related to the Equal Employment Opportunity Act, the Family and Medical Leave Act, the Fair Labor Standards Act, and more. To give you that ever-important legal perspective on the hot topics of DEI, hybrid work, and cultural competency, we've called i...

Sometimes HR software systems that are supposed to create efficiency can become pain points. Disruptive functionality and disparate systems can handcuff HR pros - making them unable to provide quick answers to the people they're trying to support. Technology expert Patrick Sayers, president of Newcastle Research, helps you decide if it's time for an HR system upgrade. Highlights [2:15] HRI...

A 2022 survey by Indeed found more than a third of working women have thought about quitting their jobs because of burnout and the demands of family life. To help you retain the women in your workforce, and attract more top female talent, we’ve turned to Kate Muzzatti, Chief People Officer at Maven Clinic. Highlights [2:21] The State of Employer Family Health Benefits [4:40] Employer attitudes abo...

Thanks to Gen Z, workplaces must view employee life, work and health through a different, more meaningful lens. Radina Walsh, founder, trainer and talent manager of Vox Advisory shares some insights and strategies for recruiting and retaining the best this generation has to offer. Highlights [2:17] HR’s link to psychology [4:34] Why is Gen Z exciting? [7:08] What do Gen Z workers expect from their...

A traditional health plan is outdated for a workforce that may include up to five generations. It could result in you having an expensive, disjointed program with dozens of underutilized services and dissatisfied employees. Jason Parrott, Senior Vice President of Enterprise Growth and Partnerships at Vida Health, says the key to improving your benefits strategy, communication and employee health o...

Creating an environment where employees can deliver your company strategy and goals - and feel good about it - is crucial. It requires data, listening and some expert analysis. Lisa Sterling, the Chief People Officer at Perceptyx, has a few pointers on what to look for, what to listen for, and who to listen to, to create a healthy work ecosystem. Highlights [4:00] Employee experience as everybody’...

Today, companies need to be adept at developing their current and next-gen leaders. HR's ability to identify these individuals with progressive skill sets and talents, and set them up for success is key to ensuring that your organization remains competitive and sustainable. To help you take the strategic reins in cultivating your company’s high-performers, we've called in Dr. Renee Booth,...

Almost three out of every four companies are implementing permanent hybrid work models this year. What kind of impact will that have on company culture, productivity, and employee mental health and well-being? Amy Freshman, Senior Director of Global HR for ADP - who has worked remotely long before the pandemic - shares her ideas on what HR can do to drive positive outcomes in these areas. Highligh...

Diversity hiring and DEI initiatives are challenging to implement and leverage in a lot of organizations. In some cases, it can take decades to get right. Michael Watson, Head of Global Customer Evangelism at Eightfold, offers innovative ways to use Artificial Intelligence to better understand what could be holding your company back from becoming the kind of diverse, high-performing organization n...

Former Nutrisystem CEO Dawn Zier shares her insights on how to lead a company through transformation, and how HR leaders can play a critical role in its success by developing the strategic acumen needed to drive business results and business value. Highlights: [1:37] Trends CHROs and CEOs need to pay attention to over the next one to three years [4:06] “FRAME” the strategic process [6:23] Essentia...

Although some companies may be enjoying lower turnover rates, employees and leaders are still leaving companies at a rapid rate - often because of a lack of recognition for their contributions. Jason Lindstrom, CEO at Bucketlist Rewards, says when people are deeply aligned around meaningful purpose and vision, and are acknowledged for living your culture and values, you can lower your turnover rat...

Finding, recruiting and retaining the right high-performing candidates is key to company success. When companies are hunting for an elite, needle-in-the-haystack kind of executive, they’ll hire an expert. That's when they call in executive recruiter Vivian Kessler of Search Innovations. She talked with us about a variety of strategies related to C-suite recruiting and succession, and why HR le...

One of the toughest things employers have to define and redefine is benefits strategy - especially with employee retention being so challenging right now. ArmadaCare CEO Ed Walker has learned from experience that the right benefits strategy isn’t one-size-fits-all for all companies, especially with five different generations in the workforce. So it’s up to HR to take the pulse of the organization...