HRchat Podcast

Our guest today is Tom Trewick , Strategic Solutions Consultant at Paradox , the company that’s inspired by a world where AI empowers recruiting teams to spend time with people, not software. Paradox's flagship product is Olivia, the AI recruiting assistant obsessed with automating the 'boring stuff' to make the recruiting experience faster, easier, and more respectful for everyone....

Are you an HR leader considering transitioning into a new role? Need to know the hard and soft skills required to succeed as an entrepreneur? Then this episode is for you! Our guest in episode 483 is  Sam Eaton , business coach for ambitious HR & consultancy founders at MindAbility Consultancy Ltd . Sam is a global coach for the HR profession with over 25 years of experience in building succes...

In this episode, we look ahead to the HR Tech Conference happening this week and discuss best practices to onboard and retain employees. Our returning guest is Thomas Mathew Kottukapally , Sr. Director and Partner at EMP Trust HR , a software technology company that provides HR solutions and services in over 40 countries. Questions Include:  Emp Trust HR pursued an aggressive policy of hiring in 2...

Bill Banham is joined in HRchat episode 481 by Ian Cook , Vice President, People Analytics at Visier, to talk all things people analytics. Ian is an advocate for the crucial role that people play in helping companies thrive. His career has focused on enabling people, teams and companies to perform at their best. For the last 15 years, Ian has been helping leaders elevate their HR strategies and pr...

In this HRchat episode, we investigate ways benefits consultants can work with HR departments to get more for their employees. Listen too, as we look ahead to the AGILITY REIMAGINED summit on Sept 14th in Toronto .  Our guest today is Don Williamson , Founder and President of Oak House Benefits.  Questions For Don Include: Your company is focused on benefits. Why is that the case? How broad is tha...

In this HRchat episode, Bill Banham is joined by Jason Mundy , VP of Marketing at Qstream , the leading enterprise microlearning and knowledge reinforcement solution proven by science and in practice to boost learner performance. Questions Include: What is microlearning?  Based on the findings from the 2022 Workplace Learning Report, how effective are current workplace learning programs? Where mus...

If you’re a business leader, you’re legally obliged to optimize your strategy and resources to maximize shareholder return. This may lead you to assume that it’s not your responsibility, or in your best interest, to care about the environment, social, and governance issues (ESG).  But, actually, making ESG a part of your business strategy can unlock growth opportunities, reduce costs, and future-p...

Our guest today is Andrew Johnson , Editor of Inside CHRO magazine - the quarterly publication for Chief Human Resources Officers and HR leaders. In his role as Editor, Andrew gets unique access to the experiences faced by leaders in Human Capital Management as they navigate an increasingly complex world of work. The role of the CHRO has never been more critical and Andrew gets a front-row seat on...

In this episode, we ask: once we have all our basic analytics in place, how can we continue to improve decision-making? Listen too, as we preview the upcoming AGILITY REIMAGED Summit in beautiful downtown Toronto on Sept 14th Joining guest host Pauline James on the show is David Creelman , CEO at Creelman Research. David provides training and consulting on how managers can use analytics (rather th...

In HRchat episode 475, we ask what did the Great Resignation do to place extra emphasis on the need to keep employees happy? Listen too as we consider some lessons businesses can take from good customer experience to improve the employee experience. Our guest today is Lila Nazef , Vice President of Sales & Marketing (North America) at Neocase, a pioneering Saas platform for automating HR Servi...

In HRchat episode 474, we ask ' what does DEI look like within the workplace and what strategies should be in place? ' Our guest this time is Dejannae Lang Research Analyst, Doctoral Student, Associate Consultant, and Industrial and Organizational Psychologist at Workzinga . Questions Include:  Why join the dedicated science team at Workzinga? What's the role? How does it help HR, T...

The U.S. has witnessed unprecedented increases in job openings and, subsequently, a tight labor market. The economy saw a sharp post-Covid recovery last year, however, in recent months, high inflation and ensuing policy tightening has lowered growth forecasts and caused many to expect a fall in the creation of jobs. Indeed, the economy contracted at an annual rate of 0.9% in the three months to Ju...

In this special crossover episode Bill welcomes Chris Bjorling back to the HRchat podcast. Chris is President at Fidello, co-host of the People and Performance Podcast, and Associate Editor at the HR Gazette. Listen as Bill and Chris reflect on their recent experiences at #SHRM22 and preview what listeners can expect from the new season of the popular People and Performance Podcast . Questions For...

Our returning guest today is Mervyn Dinnen , analyst, influencer, author, and commentator on HR, Talent and WorkTech trends. Based in London, UK, he partners with HR and Recruitment technology businesses to create thought leadership reports that document the emerging trends impacting the hiring, retention, development and engagement of talent. Mervyn is an International Keynote Speaker and for the...

Our guest today is Rob Friday , HBA, Managing Principal at Predictive Success. Rob is an entrepreneur, best-selling author, international keynote speaker and Talent Optimization advisor based in Toronto Canada. As a Managing Principle with Predictive Success , Rob works with organizations to optimize hiring and team performance with the Predictive Index. Rob has published a book entitled, Talent O...

In this episode of the HRchat podcast, we consider culture, innovation, insight, and business transformation in the context of event production and inspiring leaders.  The guest today is Janet Dell , President and COO of Freeman, a global and award-winning leader in executive events production.  Janet is no stranger to unifying teams while bringing together some of the most creative live events ac...

In this HRchat we discuss ways a comprehensive recruitment funnel can be beneficial to acquiring top talent. Listen too, as we offer some tips for those looking to shake up their employer branding efforts. Our guest today is Luke Switkowski , CEO and Founder of Kognitiv , a company offering Workday consulting and professional support. As one of the founders of Kognitiv, Luke understands that going...

In this HRchat episode, Bill talks with Ashley Hale , HR Director at Flaherty Sensabaugh Bonasso PLLC and President of the Charleston WV SHRM chapter. Listen as Ashley shares some of her experiences as an HR professional over the past few difficult years. Ashley also offers some of her highlights from the recent SHRM Annual conference in New Orleans. Ashley manages the people function  of the firm...

Emotional Intelligence impacts workplace performance, leadership effectiveness, retention, engagement, sales, customer service, resilience, and teamwork - all outcomes that organizations are continually striving to hire for and develop. It is a measurement of our ability to recognize, respond to, and cope with emotions. While traditional corporate training programs tend to focus on hard skills, te...

Our guest today is Tara Favors , Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Mutual of America Financial Group . Tara is responsible for HR strategy, including talent acquisition, development, and retention; diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI); organizational learning; compensation programs; all aspects of employee benefits; and the development of a hybrid employee work policy...

In this episode of the HRchat show, we'll be talking about skills-based hiring and new technologies that help recruiters save time and refocus efforts. Bill's guest today is Dina Bayasanova, Co-Founder and CEO of PitchMe, a skills-based talent marketplace. Questions For Dina Include: Let's discuss ways to find the right candidate for the job and what to take into account. There&apos...

In this HRchat we focus on data-driven recruiting. Listen as we talk about programmatic job ads, how 'stack creep' is a product of HR analytics and process automation, and why many Talent Acquisition pros still struggle to establish a common data set and fluid data sharing. Bill's guest today is Doug Shonrock , Business Unit Director at Joveo , a platform helping businesses to buy,...

Divorce costs companies, and state and federal governments over $300 billion dollars each year. Since the start of Covid-19, divorce filings are up substantially, and the stressors keep building. A divorcing employee loses their productivity by ways of absences, errors, distractions, and presenteeism, and it’s likely costing your company more than they know.  Bill's guest today is Vicky Towns...

In this HRchat episode, we look at employee engagement and, specifically, the importance of benefits when building, and nurturing your employer brand. Bill's guest this time is Lyle Griffin , President at Selerix Systems . Since co-founding Selerix in 2002, Lyle has helped establish the company as a leading provider of benefits administration technology - used by more than 10 million employee...

In episode 460 of the HRchat podcast, we consider how organizations measure diversity and how it can impact the employer brand. Our guest today is Janet M. Stovall , Global Head of DEI at the NeuroLeadership Institute, a global neuroscience-backed consultancy advising companies including Boeing, Microsoft, Netflix, and Zoom on DEI and workplace culture. Questions include: Why do you say components...