HRchat Podcast

In this HRchat episode, we look at some key considerations for cross-border benefits plus the legacy left by the pandemic on cross-border teams. Bill's guest this time is Gianna Ricciardi , Co-Founder and Practice Leader at Vita Assure , a company that specializes in employee benefits brokerage and consulting, group insurance plans, group retirement savings plans, benefits administration outs...

As the world continues to move away from a traditional office environment and toward a hybrid model or deskless/on-demand formats, employers need to find new ways to train and optimize their workforce to foster long-term engagement, motivation, and retention. In this HRchat episode, we look at this shift and consider tech that can deliver better business results by helping non-desk workers stay in...

In this episode, we focus on what's working in the world of talent sourcing and candidate attraction. Bill's guest is Karen Azulai , a self-described "multi-disciplinarian and forward-thinking professional who operates at the intersection of talent sourcing and recruitment technologies".  Questions For Karen Include:  What makes a person good at sourcing talent?  What about a g...

Our guest today is John Tabb , Co-Founder & CEO at Questis Inc. The Questis platform is an all-in-one financial benefit solution powered by data-driven technology to provide personalized and prescriptive financial coaching. Questions For John Include: Talk about the mission of Questis and how is helps HR pros and leaders Questis was named Best Startup by HackerNoon & The Tech Tribune. What...

Bill's guest today is Fadzlun Sapandi , EVP Global Human Resource at DHL Express .  Listen as they discuss the story of leaders and employees at DHL during the pandemic and ways the company is striving to engage it's 100,000+ employee base over the coming years. Based in the Cologne-Bonn region of Germany, Fadzlun has been with DHL for 18+ years and held various leadership roles with the...

In HRchat episode 454 , we focus on employee appraisals. Bill's guest is Lucinda Carney , Founder and CEO of Actus Performance Management Software which was launched in 2009 and has over 70,000 users across the globe. Questions For Lucinda Include:  Why are appraisals so unpopular? Are appraisals relevant still necessary?  What are the alternatives to the traditional annual appraisal? How do...

Bill's guest in episode 453 is Adam Posner , Founder and President at NHP Talent Group & Probably Nothing Talent.  Adam is also the host of the top global career podcast, ThePOZcast - showcasing experts to help you harness your inner tenacity to drive your life and career forward. He has produced and aired over 200 episodes with top guests like Gary Vaynerchuk, Grant Cardone, Kara Goldin,...

Bill Banham's guest today is Martin Blinder , Founder and CEO at Tictrac , a leading Digital Health platform that empowers people through their data. Martin has been named among the 15 most influential in Digital Health, and he's been featured in Wired, NYT, BBC, CNBC, Fortune, Mashable, the Wall Street Journal, and many other media outlets. Questions For Martin Include: How can wellbein...

In HRchat episode 451, we consider what organizations need to know to cultivate a workplace that not only retains women employees but empowers their success. The pandemic now feels endemic and companies want employees back in the office. Today's guest says that, when it comes to a preference in returning to the office, opinions seem to be directly tied to age. Bill Banham is joined by Carolin...

Today's guest is J.T. O'Donnell , CEO of Work It Daily, an online platform dedicated to helping people solve their biggest career problems. She has more than 15 years of experience in HR, recruiting, and career coaching. J.T. loves helping people overcome career & job search challenges to find professional happiness on their own terms. Her latest book is called Awakening Your Inner W...

In today's HRchat, we consider better ways to connect people strategy with business strategy. Listen too, as we talk about ways that neuro-learning is beneficial in developing desired employee skills and behaviors. Bill's guest is Nicole Morris , PsyD., Executive Consultant at The Vaya Group . With more than 15 years of leadership development industry experience, she works closely with b...

In this very special episode, live from the #SHRM22 expo floor in New Orleans, Bill Banham is joined by Dan Hunter , CEO and founder at Workzinga , a job search and hiring platform emphasizing company culture fit. Dan is a lifelong entrepreneur with a passion for developing and mentoring leaders. Listen as Bill and Dan Discuss:  Why is Workzinga exhibiting at SHRM and how does the SHRM Annual Conf...

Organizations everywhere are embracing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) principles to create workplaces that can attract and retain top talent. For forward-thinking talent leaders, an inclusive and equitable work culture that involves employee well-being is a critical part of the overall strategy. Why? Because, when evaluating their career opportunities, candidates and employees are seeking...

In this HRchat episode, we consider findings from a recent survey of HR leaders that suggests HR pros are jumping ship in record numbers. Bill's guest is Claire Schmidt , CEO and Founder of AllVoices , an employee feedback management platform that helps company leaders ask for, and act on, employee feedback of all kinds through a secure, truly anonymous communication channel. The platform pro...

In this HRchat episode, we ask what happens if you hire people who do not align with your values? Listen too, as we delve into better ways to implement and validate candidate assessments. Bill's returning guest is Margarida Rafael , Head of Psychological Sciences at Workzinga , a job search and hiring platform emphasizing company culture fit. Margarida works as a researcher and assessment con...

In this episode, we consider why it's absoluetly essential to do whatever is possible to ensure employee satisfaction and a positive/attractive company culture. Our guest today is Aaron Rubens , founder of Kudoboard , a workplace appreciation solution for special occasions, company events, and shout-outs.  Listen as Aaron talks about the retention of administrative professionals and creating...

In this HRchat episode, we consider how the pandemic has affected tech companies and ways we can adjust hiring practices and HR strategies to help attract and retain talent in more equitable ways. Bill's guest is Amit Rappaport , CEO and co-founder at Compete . Amit is passionate about closing the gender equity pay gap in the technology industry.  Amit and the team at Compete are on a mission...

Employees want their leaders to share the purpose of their work. They want to engage, with their hearts and minds, in work that resonates. When leaders make these connections and build upon foundations of meaning and purpose, good and sustainable business outcomes can happen! In this HRchat episode, we consider some impactful ways to achieve such outcomes. Bill is joined today by Brad Federman , C...

In February, the William G. McGowan Charitable Fund , a family foundation dedicated to furthering the compassionate philanthropy and the ethical leadership of William G. McGowan, in partnership with the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), announced the first‑ever Ethical Leader of the Year Award . Candidates were nominated by a colleague, assessed by a selection committee of peers, and e...

In this HRchat episode, we consider what's working in Recruiting and B2B events in the UK. Our guest is Louise Triance , MD at UK Recruiter , a leading dedicated news and networking platform for the UK recruitment sector. She is a Recruitment Industry Connector, Live Webcast Expert, and Event Organiser & Advisor. Louise helps vendors ‘under the landscape’ create “go to market” proposition...

Employees are returning to the office en masse. Having peace of mind for on-site returns is something that cannot be overlooked and is needed as we transition from pandemic to endemic. In this HRchat episode, we consider what employees can do to remain healthy as they return to on-site work. We also consider the wellbeing responsibilities of employers. Bill is joined by Joy Altimare , Forbes Commu...

In HRchat episode 438, we discuss ways to unlock the mental fitness potential of employees and what it means to create a psychologically safe work environment.  Bill Banham's returning guest is Dr. Bill Howatt , founder and CEO of Howatt HR Consulting .  Bill refers to himself as a behavioral scientist with a keen curiosity for how employees and employers can work together to reduce mental ha...

DEI is front and center in the corporate world, and for good reason. Highly inclusive companies innovate faster, attract top talent, and, according to Forbes, are more likely to hit their financial targets by up to 120% . Unfortunately, however, too often we see diversity initiatives like hiring diverse applicants turn DEI into performative quotas.  Today's guest says that, by combining remot...

The HR tech space has been consolidating heavily over the past few years while money is pouring into this space like never before amid the pandemic and upheaval of the workforce. Funding in the sector totaled nearly $7.5 billion at the end of 2021 – more than the totals for 2019 and 2020 combined. Kazoo , the all-in-one employee experience platform, recently announced the acquisition of WorkTango...

Now more than ever employees highly value their everyday work experience. Company culture is evolving to encompass the things that make people want to come to work. In this HRchat episode, we consider the power of music in the workplace. Bill's guest this time is Jamie Sura , Senior Vice President of Sales for TouchTunes , the jukebox mobile app bringing team-sourced music to help create vibr...