HRchat Podcast

In this HRchat episode, we take a look at ways to better communicate benefits to employees so they are engaged and more likely to stick around. Our guest today is Ben Hale , CEO and Co-founder at Brite , a benefit decision software that helps employees pick the right employer benefits for them and their dependents. The decision tool is integrated with what the Brite team calls their “digital benef...

In this special episode of the HRchat Podcast, regular show host Bill Banham shares what's coming up for him on the HR and leadership events front. Listen as Bill gives a run-through of what to expect from DisruptHR London on September 25th. Bill also highlights events happening in October in Milton Keynes, Norwich, Birmingham, and Cambridge. Within this episode, you'll also hear from Di...

The guest today is Daniel Altman PhD , Chief Economist at Instawork. Dan leads Instawork's Economic Research Division and is an expert on local labor markets, especially for in-person hourly work. After completing his doctorate in economics at Harvard, he wrote commentary on the staffs of The New York Times and The Economist, served as an economic advisor in the British government, taught on...

In this episode of the HRchat show, we preview two DisruptHR events coming up in the UK - London 18.0 and the very first edition to be held in Milton Keynes! Bill's guest this time is Sarah Hayes , Human Resources Director at Securitas UK and Securitas Technology UK, deputy chair of the CSC DE&I board, and speaker. Sarah will be a speaker at the London chapter event and co-host in Milton...

In this episode we consider how to find meaning in our work. Bill's returning guest is Britt Andreatta PhD , Chief Executive Officer of Brain Aware Training and Chief Learning Officer at Lynda.com. Britt is an internationally recognized thought leader who creates brain science-based solutions for today’s challenges. She draws on her unique background in leadership, neuroscience, psychology, a...

In this special edition of the HRchat pod, we look ahead to DisruptHR Vaughan 3.0 on Sept 13 . Bill Banham's guest this time is Adam Gellert , Vaughan's co-organizer and CEO at HiredHippo.  The HR Gazette is a Media Partner of the event and we'd suggest that if you’re a Toronto-based HR professional, a CEO, a technologist, or a community leader – and you’ve got something to say abou...

In this HRchat episode, we consider some big talent mistakes made by leaders. Bill Banham's guest this time is Karel van der Mandele , Senior Vice President, Right Management North America and ManpowerGroup. Known as a forward-thinking change agent, Karel has business leadership and consulting expertise. With a strong track record of driving profitable growth, he builds strong brands, launche...

In this HRchat episode, Bill Banham talks with Jon Ingham , Director at the Strategic HR Academy, analyst, trainer, keynote speaker & consultant on people & digital transformation in the new future of work. Jon is also the author of The Social Organization. Questions for Jon include: You recently presented a session on HR technology for today’s people-centric world, delivered for Zoho Peop...

In this episode of the HRchat show, Bill Banham talks with Margo Crawford , Founder & Chair of Business Sherpa Group . Margo is a Canadian expert on small and mid-sized businesses, including leadership, succession, and strategy. She values knowledge sharing and often speaks both as a keynote speaker and panelist for national events. She was named Business Woman of the Year, Women’s Business Ne...

In this episode of the HRchat show, we discuss: How your work environment can impact engagement and performance levels Retaining your top talent Ways employees can keep up to speed with changes brought on by AI and machine learning How leaders can inspire innovation The guest this time is Barry DiRaimondo , CEO & Chairman of SteelWave, LLC , a company that creates innovative work environments...

According to a recent Glassdoor survey conducted by The Harris Poll, over two-thirds (68%) of U.S. employees would like a way to ask their coworkers and company leaders questions anonymously at work. In addition, 3 in 5 U.S. employees (63%) wish they had an online community where they could get career advice on dealing with workplace-specific challenges. Glassdoor recently unveiled new community f...

In HRchat episode 617, we ask " Do HR pros get AI? ". Listen as we discuss the realities associated with increased adoption of AI in the workplace and ways HR pros can prepare and adapt to changing ways we work. Bill Banham's returning guest is Lila Nazef , Vice President of Sales & Marketing (North America) at Neocase , a Saas platform for automating HR Service Delivery. Questi...

Joining Bill Banham on the show this time is Ben Whitter , a 2-time best-selling author, and Founder/Chief Experience Officer at HEX Organization and author of the summer 2023 book, Employee Experience Strategy .  Ben is recognized as one of the world's leading management thinkers & he is acknowledged as a leading authority on employee experience (EX) globally. Ben has pioneered & pop...

In this episode of the HRchat podcast, we ask: What is stopping HR from becoming culture catalysts and driving innovation and how can HR do a better job of attracting diverse talent into organizations?  Bill Banham's guest today is Margaret Spence , CEO and Founder of The Inclusion Learning Lab . With expertise in HR compliance, talent management, women's leadership development, and DEI,...

In this episode of the HRchat podcast, we talk about community building and all things DisruptHR-related. Bill Banham's returning guest is Jennifer McClure , international speaker and co-founder of DisruptHR . Questions for Jennifer include:  DisruptHR is ten years old. Congrats! How has it grown and evolved over the years? Also, talk to us about the rollercoaster of 2020 to today. DisruptHR...

In this HRchat episode, we talk about AI and its impact on SMBs. Our returning guest is Geoff Webb , VP Solutions, Product, and Marketing Strategy at isolved , an employee experience leader, providing intuitive, people-first HCM technology. Geoff is on a mission to help customers define a more human approach to HCM and HR tech. He does this by working closely with isolved's tech, marketing an...

Bill Banham's returning guest today is Dave Ulrich . Dave has been ranked as the number one management guru by Business Week, profiled by Fast Company as one of the world’s top 10 creative people in business, a top-five coach in Forbes , and recognized on Thinkers50 Hall of Fame as one of the world’s leading business thinkers. Dave has a passion for ideas with impact. Dave and his colleagues...

Tune in to today's episode to get tips on ways HR tech companies can drive more traffic to their site, increase exposure, and help meet marketing and branding goals with strategic content. Bill's guest this time is Valerie Morris , digital marketing strategist, speaker, author, and consultant, helping busy experts share their brand message and expertise with the world with the power of a...

In this HRchat episode, Sean Behr , CEO at Fountain , returns to catch up with Bill Banham and talk about ways to empower companies with hourly workforces to streamline and scale their recruiting operations. Questions for Sean include: Fountain recently acquired Clevy, a conversational AI tool focused on employee experience. Congrats! Tell us more about what these means for your customers. At UNLE...

The guest this time is Alika Lafontaine , President of the Canadian Medical Association . Alika is an award-winning physician and the first Indigenous doctor listed in Medical Post’s 50 Most Powerful Doctors. He was born and raised in Treaty 4 Territory in southern Saskatchewan and has Metis, Oji-Cree, and Pacific Islander ancestry. Questions for Alika include: In a recent post on LinkedIn you wro...

Bill Banham's guest today is Tim Whitley , Director of HR Technology at Oklahoma State University . Tim says he's fascinated by the intersection of technology and HR and believes in its " transformative power to turn HR from a functional necessity into a strategic powerhouse ". Questions for Tim include: What has happened in the past year to put generative AI and deep language...

Bill Banham's guest is Nellie Wartoft , CEO & Founder of Tigerhall .  Nellie is a Swedish entrepreneur who launched the social learning platform Tigerhall in 2019 to disrupt how professionals learn from one another in the real world. Under her leadership, Tigerhall has quickly gained traction with users across 32 countries, and employees in 12 markets. Big names like AWS, Bloomberg, KPMG,...

In this HRchat episode, we discuss creating opportunities for young people to raise their voice for greater digital inclusion and agency. Our guest today is on a mission to support a team of pioneers pursuing open innovation to accelerate results for children. Bo Percival is Senior Advisor, Innovation (Ventures) at UNICEF. Questions for Bo include: Tell us about the mission of UNICEF and how the U...

In this episode of the HRchat Podcast, we consider lessons from the military and police force that can be used to improve the EI of corporate leaders and employees. The guests this time are Dimyas Perdue , Director of Military Solutions and Gregory Campbell, PhD , VP of Law Enforcement and Government at TalentSmart Inc . As lead of TalentSmartEQ’s military vertical, Dimyas brings over 22 years of...

The guest this time is Julie Stich , Vice President, Content at the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans . In her role, Julie oversees the International Foundation educational programs, including online learning courses, webinars, and 100+ annual in-person educational events. As an employee benefits expert, Julie closely follows emerging employee benefits issues and trends, ensuring...