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The future of HR isn't about creating best practices but about how human resources can add value to its customers and the business in a VUCA world. That shift starts with redefining human capability. And who better to help do that than The Father of Modern HR,  Dave Ulrich . During this extraordinary conversation, Dave dropped one Dave-ism after another. It was a masterclass in modern HR. We cover...

Among the biggest reasons why people are quitting, quiet quitting, or adopting 'bare minimum Monday's' is because of a bad boss and toxic culture. We see it in Gallup's Engagement research - only one-third of employees are engaged at work. Gartner suggests that to turn things around, leaders and organizations need to be human centric. We need to build positive leaders and positive workplaces. Join...

The current candidate market is volatile and intense, making it difficult for employers to recruit and retain talent. To address this challenge, many companies are focused on improving the pre-boarding and onboarding experience. CandE Winners and other benchmark research companies report that a small percentage (21%) of candidates are provided with multiple options to communicate goals, meet key t...

Are you feeling like your coworkers from different generations and ages are aliens from different planets? Don't worry - Lindsay Boccardo has got your back! In this episode, we'll explore the secrets to unlocking generational brilliance and building a more dynamic, inclusive, and successful workplace. From communication differences to remote work challenges, Lindsay shares her expert insights on t...

A disruptive leader challenges the status quo and traditional ways of thinking, behaving and doing business. Known for their ability to challenge conventional thinking and to push boundaries to create innovative and groundbreaking solutions, disruptive leaders are risk-takers who are willing to take bold steps to achieve their goals. Disruptive leadership can also be controversial, challenge estab...

John Sanei , a futures strategist, explains in this captivating podcast conversation that it is not artificial intelligence (AI) that causes people to panic and fear losing their jobs to a robot. Rather, it's our human inability to develop new skills fast enough using current approaches to education and training. Sanei describes our brains as "familiarity machines" and that makes adapting to chang...

The recent shift to remote work emboldened employees to reconsider their relationship to work. This placed a greater emphasis on the human experience of work and organizations needing to make sure that people can do their best work no matter where they work from – securely. Learn how to create a great employee experience with technology that removes barriers and cultivates a culture and environmen...

Talent optimization is a cultural imperative, and it looks like me at my best, you at your best. It starts with the belief that Everyone's Unique, and both considers and celebrates all three parts of one's mind - the affective, cognitive and lesser-known conative. Are you considering all three parts of the mind when hiring, onboarding, developing each member of your team? These three parts working...

Are you ready for an absolute knock-out podcast exploring the future of remote work, technology, and people? Whether you're a remote work fan or an in-person on-site advocate, this podcast is for you!  As we all know, the pandemic has turned the world of work on its head. Remote work has become the new norm for millions of employees around the world, but not everyone agrees that it's the best thin...

Virtual reality (VR) has been primarily associated with gaming and visual effects, used mostly for entertainment. As remote and hybrid work are becoming increasingly popular for teams, VR has made its way into the business world, incorporating practices that reduce cost, increase efficiency, and provide real-time interaction with team members and clients. Amy Warren, Fama's VP of Marketing talks w...

Candidate experience isn't just about creating happy candidates, because the only happy candidates an employer will ever have are those they hire, not those they don't. And most candidates aren't hired for any given job they're interested in. Whether your applicant to hire ratio is 25:1 (1 hire per every 25 applicants), 50:1, or 100:1, there are a lot of candidates who don't get hired. This may al...

Is there always a seat at the table for HR In your organization? Do business leaders rarely move forward with decisions without HR's voice? If you answered 'No', don't miss this episode. HR's value creation is a top priority on not only HR's agenda, but also your overall business agenda in this never-normal environment. In this episode, Vivian Blade reveals the key to HR's value creation through g...

You only need one reason to listen to this episode: mattering at work really matters. For millions of employees, going to work can be a drag. Couple that with the fact that we spend more than a third of our lives at work. Yet somehow, employers and managers have figured out how to make it even worse. It's no wonder why so many workers just show up for a paycheck and flip jobs for a 50 cent raise....

GGG Unleashed is a series featuring expert advice from industry thought leaders on how to adapt, grow, and thrive in the never-normal world we live in. Our latest series partner is Kevin Grossman , President of the Talent Board , where they are experts in elevating the candidate experience. When it comes to recruiting and hiring, there's an ugly truth no one likes to acknowledge—most candidates wo...

Part of preparing for the future of leadership is being open to identifying and recruiting leaders who are different from the typical profile that, 'we have traditionally' opted for. Paul McCarthy takes us on a journey to understand how our cognitive diversity, or 'diversity of thought' bias, could play a role in our decision making when it comes to hiring. You'll be challenged to think differentl...

It's pretty clear - we are not going back to the "old" ways of leading and managing people. So much has changed in a short amount of time, and organizations and teams are continually poised for what is next. Jeff Abbott, CEO of Ivanti, explains the evolving landscape of today's workplace and why flexibility is so important.

Everyone is familiar with the rather vintage artifact known as a compass. Its goal was to provide navigation and orientation - a sense of direction for any kind of traveler. What compass-like tool are you using to set the direction for your organization's culture? What framework is giving you confidence that you are taking purposeful action to impact your business culture to your organization's un...

With companies still scrambling to fill open jobs and spending over $25 billion, why do candidates still get the heebie-jeebies when they apply for a job? You would think employers would have figured out how to create a candidate experience that is not all FCDD* up (Frustrating, Confusing, Disappointing, Distracting.)   Unfortunately, the results of the just released 2022 North American Candidate...

With companies still scrambling to fill open jobs and spending over $25 billion, why do candidates still get the heebie-jeebies when they apply for a job? You would think employers would have figured out how to create a candidate experience that is not all FCDD* up (Frustrating, Confusing, Disappointing, Distracting.)   Unfortunately, the results of the just released 2022 North American Candidate...

Remember the "good old days" when employees were told to leave their feelings, their personal wellbeing, their personal baggage at the door? My, oh my, how things have changed. While many leaders acknowledge the importance of mental health in the workplace, they are a long way from figuring out how to do it right. That's why we consider ourselves lucky that the renowned organizational psychologist...

Organizations are relying on automated HR processes to streamline and scale their efforts. While machine learning and AI for hiring and other HR practices are helpful, they are not without their flaws. Eliminating bias in AI and machine-learning technologies remain one of the biggest challenges facing the technology industry today. In this episode, Amy Warren, Fama's VP of Marketing talks with the...

The notorious midlife crisis is that time in our lives when many of us ask: "whose life am I living?" For many, it can be an emotional roller coaster generating confusion, challenge, and mystery. We start to question the meaning of our life and what we really want out of it. It can be overwhelming to confront these questions. The good news is that it doesn't need to be. It turns out that a healthy...

GGG Unleashed is a series featuring expert advice from industry thought leaders on how to adapt, grow, and thrive in the never-normal world we live in. Today, the question of what a healthy organizational culture looks like and how you achieve it is top of mind for all leaders. Poor workplace environments wreak havoc on teams while thriving cultures can take them to the next level of success. This...

As companies struggle to successfully navigate the Future of Work in 2023 and beyond, HR is in one of the best positions to lead through the changes in the business and workplace environment. Yet, HR is often not invited to the table where significant strategic decisions are made, often due to a lack of credibility required to influence the direction of the organization. In this episode, Vivian Bl...

Anyone holding out for an economic, political, and social reset when the ball dropped and fireworks exploded on New Year's Eve just a few weeks ago can quickly see that ain't gonna happen. That is why we invited 3 of our favorite Wall St experts to help make sense of what is without a doubt a murky, finicky, confusing and never-normal time. This timely, lively, and informative conversation is one...