BambooHR

HR Unplugged

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HR Unplugged is a show for HR and business leaders unafraid to ask the tough questions needed to tackle the competing challenges posed by today’s complex global economy. Each highly interactive episode will feature unfiltered conversations with HR professionals answering the most pressing questions in people leadership — including many sent in by listeners like you. Whether you’re seeking to re-engage your workers, navigate social justice issues, or simply learn the secrets to competitive pay — if you care about your people, you’ll find a home in our community.

Author

BambooHR

Category

Business

Podcast website

www.bamboohr.com

Latest episode

Sep 30, 2025

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Episodes

Bonus Episode: How to Lead When Uncertainty is the New Norm 08.02.2023

In this bonus episode, Anita Grantham , Head of HR for BambooHR , discusses how to fine tune your leadership skills for the unknown in 2023. Join Anita as she talks about: Working through an economic downturn How do you scale your culture in a hybrid workplace? The importance of compartmentalizing your time Watch other episodes and sign up for future live sessions at BambooHR.com/HR-Unplugged.

What's Your HR Strategy for 2023? 31.01.2023

In this episode, Anita Grantham , Head of HR for BambooHR , discusses how to focus your goals and priorities for the new year to create an even more refined strategy for 2023. Join Anita Grantham, Head of HR at BambooHR, as she talks about: How do you measure the success of your goals? Company KPIs that HR should be setting Setting up relationship goals Watch previous episodes and sign up for futu...

Bonus Episode: Secrets of the Hiring Process 25.01.2023

Anita Grantham , Head of HR for BambooHR , spills the secrets that both candidates and hiring managers need to know to create a successful and positive hiring experience. She delves into tips for hiring managers and how to make the most of your next job or application search. This discussion covers: Importance of a strong team dynamic during the hiring process How to interview the company while th...

Bonus Episode: How to Create a Vision That Will Inspire You 19.01.2023

Enjoy this short bonus episode from our full-length weekly podcast. Listen to Anita Grantham , Head of HR for BambooHR , as she talks about how to shape your vision for 2023. She goes into detail about how vision boards and other simple ideas can inspire you and help you stay on track toward achieving your goals. Stay tuned for our next episode of HR Unplugged .

Who Will You Be as a Leader in 2023? 17.01.2023

Have you decided how you will develop as a leader in 2023? In this episode, Anita Grantham , Head of HR for BambooHR , discusses how to set leadership goals and find the inspiration to stay on track to achieve them. Join Anita as she discusses: What tools to use to create your vision for 2023 Ideas to overcome negative beliefs How to help keep you accountable on your path of becoming a better lead...

Bonus Episode: How Stretch Goals Can Create Value for Businesses 12.01.2023

Enjoy this short bonus episode from our full-length weekly podcast. Listen to Anita Grantham , Head of HR for BambooHR , as she talks about stretch assignments (forget those structured programs!) for employee growth and leadership training. And look out for our next episode of HR Unplugged : we’ll dive into all the ways HR can develop meaningful growth opportunities for employees and improve reten...

Turning Business Processes into Leadership and Development Opportunities 10.01.2023

Recent statistics tell us that a majority of business leaders believe that developing leadership skills is important, but coaching the next generation remains a top challenge. In this episode, Anita Grantham , Head of HR for BambooHR , discusses: Job shadowing and job rotation How to develop stretch goals and assignments for employees Why it’s important to keep HR at the table during economic down...

Bonus Episode: How L&D Increases Engagement 29.12.2022

Enjoy this short bonus episode from our full-length weekly podcast. Listen to Anita Grantham , Head of HR for BambooHR , as she shares key insights on how L&D increases employee engagement and performance. And get ready for episode 12 coming out next week. We are going to look at how to transform normal business processes into opportunities to sharpen leadership skills and help junior team mem...

Creating Growth Opportunities 27.12.2022

Improving employee retention is a popular topic as businesses combat turnover. But how can your HR department successfully source data on employees' sentiments towards growth, and then work to put a plan into action? In this episode Anita Grantham , Head of HR for BambooHR , and special guest host Amy Frampton, Head of Marketing at BambooHR, talk about developing meaningful growth opportunities to...

Out in the Field Bonus Episode: How to Turn Around Employee Disengagement 22.12.2022

Enjoy this short bonus episode from our full-length weekly podcast. Listen to Anita Grantham , Head of HR for BambooHR , as she shares key insights on how to turn around employee disengagement. And look out for our next episode of HR Unplugged : we’ll dive into all the ways HR can develop meaningful growth opportunities for employees and improve retention.

How to Provide a Clear Vision to Drive Engagement and Performance 20.12.2022

Employee engagement is essential to drive performance for your organization. How can you provide a direction and vision that sustains and strengthens engagement? Anita Grantham , Head of HR for BambooHR , discusses how to boost employee engagement and company performance by developing and communicating your company vision. In this episode, Anita discusses: How to provide a clear vision to drive en...

Special Edition: Out in the Field 14.12.2022

In this special edition of HR Unplugged , we’re talking about all the ways HR can connect with workers whose primary job site is out in the field. Listen to Anita Grantham , Head of HR for BambooHR , as she discusses how to enhance employee experience in construction and the trades. In this episode, Anita discusses: Engagement strategies and opportunities to build relationships with field workers...

Bonus Episode: Ideas for Measuring Engagement 09.12.2022

Enjoy this short bonus episode from our full-length weekly podcast and listen to Anita Grantham , Head of HR for BambooHR , as she shares key insights and takeaways on measuring employee engagement. And get ready for our special episode ‘Out in the Field,’ coming next week. We will dive into all the ways HR can connect with workers whose primary job site is out in the field in a brand-new episode...

Bonus Episode: Best Practices to Support Hybrid Work 03.12.2022

Enjoy this short bonus episode from our full-length weekly podcast, and hear from Anita Grantham , Head of HR for BambooHR , as she offers three best practices to support a successful hybrid work environment. And get ready for a deep dive on the connection between company vision and performance next week in a new episode of HR Unplugged .

Building a Highly Productive Culture with Hybrid Work 29.11.2022

In episode 9 of HR Unplugged, Anita Grantham , Head of HR at BambooHR , dives into best practices for building a highly productive culture within the hybrid workplace. In this episode, Anita discusses: The questions leaders should ask themselves as they're trying to elevate a hybrid work culture Defining why hybrid work should be important to you, and what a hybrid workplace looks like when it's s...

How Leadership Defines Culture 22.11.2022

In our last episode of HR Unplugged we discussed the five pillars for building a positive work culture. This week we take a deep dive on that fifth and final element that can make, or break, your culture: leadership. In this episode, Anita Grantham , Head of HR for BambooHR , discusses how leadership defines culture, including: How to define your values and operationalize them into your culture Ho...

Bonus Episode: A Happy Culture Relies on Buy-In from Leadership 19.11.2022

We are sharing this short bonus episode on one of our most popular discussion topics: how leadership is key to building a positive work culture. How do we manage and model great leadership? Anita Grantham , Head of HR for BambooHR , helps us understand why leadership is critical to driving a happy work culture. Listen to Anita’s key tips and takeaways and also get ready for a deep dive on leadersh...

Five Pillars for Building a Positive Culture 18.11.2022

In this episode, Anita Grantham , Head of HR for BambooHR , discusses why building a positive culture at your organization is critical for HR leaders, and provides five strategic pillars to set you up for success. Join us as we: Define the five pillars of culture: mission, talent, compensation, benefits, and leadership Determine how to measure company culture Discuss actionable tips within each pi...

What's Your Talent Philosophy? 3 Reasons You Need One Today 08.11.2022

Great talent philosophies address three key components: engagement, retention, and productivity of your workforce. A talent philosophy should support your leadership team’s preferences for managing talent and align with your company’s mission, vision, and values. Join Anita Grantham, Head of HR at BambooHR, to discuss: Identifying roles that do (and don’t) need top talent How DEI integrates natura...

How a Professional Development Strategy Boosts Recruiting and Retention 01.11.2022

Professional development might not be the first strategy that comes to mind for boosting recruiting and retention, but it’s growing in popularity. In a recent LinkedIn Global Talent Trends Report, employees listed professional development as the number one way to improve company culture. And with a boost to company culture plus more career growth opportunities, employees are more likely to stay at...

Why You Need A Total Rewards Strategy 25.10.2022

Learn why you need a total rewards strategy, and how organizations can help employees see the full picture when it comes to compensation. Join your host Anita Grantham, Head of HR at BambooHR, to rethink benefits for the modern workplace while safeguarding funds for an economic downturn. Key points from the discussion include: How to communicate compensation beyond pay The four pillars of rewards...

How Compensation Impacts Retention 19.10.2022

In order to attract and retain talent, HR professionals need to understand how compensation programs should be structured. Anita Grantham , Head of HR for BambooHR, breaks down how to have hard conversations with current and potential employees to build the best possible teams. Join us as we discuss: How to have transparent conversations - understand what you’re offering (and what you can’t) How t...

What HR Leaders Need in Today’s Uncertain Times 14.10.2022

In this episode, Anita Grantham, Head of HR for BambooHR, leads a discussion on where HR leaders can go to get support in times of uncertainty. Join us as we discuss: Being the consumer of your own products Setting the example for self-care Staying on top of your business and personal goals Running HR like a business within a business, with its own unique needs and challenges Watch the video versi...

How HR Can Build Business Resiliency 05.10.2022

Human Resources is where everyone within an organization goes for answers. But where can HR professionals turn for support during times of uncertainty? In today’s episode, Anita Grantham , Head of HR for BambooHR , leads a discussion on how to create resilience during uncertain times. This conversation happened during an interactive series designed to create a space where HR leaders can find commu...

HR Unplugged Trailer 29.09.2022

Anita Grantham , Head of HR at BambooHR and host of the HR Unplugged podcast

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