HR Data Labs

Send us a text Richard Rosenow is the VP of People Analytics Strategy at One Model. In this episode, Richard discusses the rapid evolution of HR technology and the role AI plays in enhancing productivity. He highlights how AI is helping employees focus on higher-value tasks and shares insights into the future of partnerships in HR tech.  This conversation took place at the HR Tech 2024 conference...

Send us a text Summary: Kevin M. Yates, also known as the L&D Detective™, has 30 years of experience working in training, learning, and talent development. In his current role, he investigates the extent to which training and learning contributes to workplace performance. In this episode, Kevin talks about how training is measured today; how that might change in the future; and how organizations c...

Send us a text Summary: Stefanie Krievins is the President of The Change Architects, a business coaching firm that helps organizations develop upskilling and change management programs. In this episode, Stefanie talks about the challenges organizations face when seeking to roll out upskilling programs; how organizations know if their employees need upskilling or reskilling; and some best practices...

Send us a text Summary: Wendy Sellers (also known as The HR Lady®) is a speaker, trainer, consultant, podcast host, and author. In her over 25-year career, she has worked in many areas such as HR operations, downsizing, change management, corporate culture, coaching, training, education, and leadership development.  In this episode, Wendy talks about employers’ top concerns regarding attracting an...

Send us a text Summary: Alyssa Dver is the CEO and Founder of American Confidence Institute, the Founder of ERG Leadership Alliance, a 2-time TEDx speaker, an 8-time author, and the host of the Real Confidence podcast. She is passionate about brain science, and with it she has helped executives, coaches, ERGs, and leaders understand the power of belonging and the confidence that it brings.  In thi...

Send us a text Summary: Chris Fusco is the SVP of Research and Content Creation at Salary.com and a career compensation professional who has worked in both corporate and consulting environments.  In this episode, Chris talks about defining job satisfaction in organizations; how to figure out if your employees are satisfied with their jobs; and what you can do if you find that your employees are no...

Send us a text Summary: Brandy Muse is a Learning Experience Designer for Children’s Hospital of Colorado as well as a consultant and designer with Muse LXD. She spent much of her former life navigating mental health issues at home which sparked a deep passion for mental health treatment and awareness.  In this episode, Brandy talks about her experience with mental health issues; the cultural norm...

Send us a text Summary: Suzanne Wertheim, Ph. D. is a researcher, consultant, and educator of strategic and effective language in business. She’s talked at conferences, annual events, and leadership summits about the why’s, the how’s, and the power of adopting inclusive language. She’s also the author of The Inclusive Language Field Guide.  In this episode, Suzanne talks about addressing fears sur...

Send us a text Summary: Mark Scherer, PhD had been a life-long entrepreneur until a severe accident motivated him to pivot to coaching. In 2018, Mark founded Encompass Life, a professional training and coaching company, and developed Quantum Leap Technique™ coaching.  In this episode, Mark talks about the problems we face when we don’t work on our emotional intelligence; the processes we can use t...

Send us a text Summary: Minette Norman had spent three decades working in the Silicon Valley software industry when she realized that companies needed a new model for leadership. The outdated leadership styles of the mid-20th century were not going to attract and retain the up-and-coming talent of a younger generation. Today, Minette is an international speaker on inclusive leadership and the awar...

Send us a text Summary: Jason Albert is the Global Chief Privacy Officer at ADP. He’s worked at the intersection of technology and law for over 25 years and has focused on privacy and AI.  In this episode, Jason unpacks the new EU AI Act, how it will affect companies around the globe, and what they can do to prepare for this new regulation.  Chapters [0:00 - 3:32] Introduction Welcome, Jason! Toda...

Send us a text Summary: As Season 7 of HR Data Labs comes to a close, David and Dwight take a look back at its episodes, guests, and key takeaways. They also revisit their predictions from last season and put forth some new predictions for the future of HR.  Chapters: [0:00 - 7:31] Introduction Welcome, David and Dwight! Today’s Topic: Season 7 Recap [7:32 - 22:42] Looking back at Season 7’s major...

Send us a text Summary: Tonille Miller is the founder of EXT - Experience and Transformation, a boutique consulting firm that helps organizations thrive in the ever-changing world of work. Tonille has over 15 years of experience working as a management consultant, an organizational psychologist, and an executive coach; and she has recently authored The Flourishing Effect: Unlocking Employee Thrivi...

Send us a text Summary: Nicholas Rhodes is the Founder and Creative Director of OutSnapped.com and an experience specialist in leveraging generative AI and machine learning to create memorable and engaging company events. In this episode, Nicholas defines generative AI and talks about how HR professionals can use it in the workplace to streamline processes, save valuable time, and possibly even el...

Send us a text Summary: Amber Ontiveros is the Founder and President of Ontiveros and Associates, LLC, a professional change management firm. She’s been working in change management around equity and civil rights for about 25 years and has written federal civil rights laws used to determine discrimination. Amber is also the author of Heal the Four Woundings: A Guide to End Discord and Discriminati...

Send us a text Summary: Lybra Clemons is an executive coach and human capital and culture strategist with 20 years of experience in HR, DEI, and talent management. She has previously held HR leadership positions at major financial and fintech companies including Twilio, PayPal, and Morgan Stanley.  In this episode, Lybra talks about the difference between data driven and data informed decision mak...

Send us a text Summary: Heather Bussing has been a California employment attorney for over 30 years, has worked in the HR tech space for nearly 20 years, and is a newly published author! In this episode, Heather talks about why pay equity is so closely related to DEI&B, why American legislators are finally breaking new ground with pay equity laws, and what employers can do to improve pay equity in...

Send us a text Summary: This episode is a recording of panel discussion that took place during the recent NYCA event in which Sean Luitjens, General Manager of total rewards analytics at Visier, Jackie Rubin, Associate Director of talent and rewards at Willis Towers Watson, and K.C. Weinraub, VP of total rewards at eHealth, answer questions posed by our very own David Turetsky.  In this episode, S...

Send us a text Summary: Jonathan Whistman is the author of The Sales Boss and current CEO of WhoHire, an AI-powered talent intelligent platform for the trades. In this episode, Jonathan talks about problems with current recruitment processes, how AI integration can fix those problems, and why leaders and managers may need to reframe how they think of AI in the workplace.  Chapters: [0:00 - 6:08] I...

Send us a text Summary: Kathy Hammond is a B2B sales recruitment specialist who helps companies recruit and hire high-performing salespeople with the power data analytics. In this episode, Kathy talks about the biggest mistakes that both hiring managers and talent acquisition teams make when hiring for high-performance sales roles and how most of them can be avoided with a little bit of data analy...

Send us a text Summary: Kimberly Bowen is the Senior VP of Global Talent & Inclusion at Unum, a global financial protection benefits company. In this episode, Kimberly talks about recruiting talent in niche labor markets, how recruitment has changed since the pandemic, and why recruiting nationally (instead of locally) could benefit your company.  Chapters: [0:00 - 7:51] Introduction Welcome, Kimb...

Send us a text Summary: Scott Greenberg is a business keynote speaker, a business coach, and the author of Stop the Shift Show and The Wealthy Franchisee.  In this episode, Scott talks about the difference between salaried workers’ and hourly workers’ roles, needs, and expectations; what managers can do to genuinely motivate their employees; and why so many managers get company culture wrong.  Cha...

Send us a text Summary: Sean Luitjens is the General Manager of Total Rewards Analytics at Visier. With over 25 years of HR experience, he brings a wealth of knowledge around talent acquisition and compensation and benefits to the table.  In this episode, Sean talks about the hesitation some HR teams have when it comes to sharing their data; the hurdles they might face when trying to do so; and ho...

Send us a text Summary: Robyn Rodriguez is the Founder and CPO of Her HR Help Desk, an HR consulting firm that focuses on supporting women-owned businesses, career women, female founders, and women in c-suite roles.   In this episode, Robyn talks about the challenges that women leaders face and the strategies they can employ to overcome those challenges without burning out.  Chapters: [0:00 - 3:12...

Send us a text Summary: Becky Evan is an Associate Professor at Metro State University’s College of Business and Management. Prior to her career in academia, she was a training and operations executive at Fortune 500 companies. She also a published researcher of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in organizations.  In this episode, Becky talks about her research on white DEI professionals' per...