HRchat Podcast

Attracting and retaining employees is top of mind for all business leaders today. The Great Resignation of 2021 has seen employees leaving their jobs in unprecedented numbers. 50 percent are naming better pay and benefits as a key reason for leaving their jobs.  With our health at the forefront of much of the conversation during the global pandemic—physical, emotional, and mental—it’s a wonder tha...

In this HRchat episode, we consider how HR leaders can utilize AI for building leadership and developing company culture. Bill's guest this time is Devyani Vaishampayan , CEO at the HR TECH Partnership , an investment and digital innovation venture focused on the 'future of work'. The fund invests in AI-based HR digital start-ups and the firm also runs innovation hubs, helping organ...

Compliance is a critical function of the HR department. HR is tasked with making sure that hiring practices, workplace rules, treatment of employees, and a variety of other factors all comply with the relevant laws. In today's episode, we will talk about compliance and suggest some ways that one's compliance reporting platform can lift the load and open up new insights. Bill's guest...

In this HRchat episode, Bill Banham talks with Matt Poepsel, Ph. D. about how to attract and manage a high-performing team. Matt is “ The Godfather of Talent Optimization ” and the Vice President of Partner Growth at The Predictive Index , a talent optimization platform. He has served in product and partner empowerment roles at The Predictive Index for the past 7 years. He holds a Ph. D. in Psycho...

One of the biggest obstacles facing leaders is how to approach DEI topics with their teams. Traditionally, meaningful DEI policies have all-too-often been either ignored, pushed to be an HR focus only, or delegated to an annual training session. Things have changed in the past two years but full equity in the workplace remains a work in progress. Bill's guest is Puneet Lath , Director at Expe...

30% of work activities at over half of the jobs in the US, according to some sources , could be automated. That's the equivalent of a day and a half's worth of work time every week that most employees could claw back if their processes, workflows, and tasks didn’t require as much hands-on attention! While many HR pros and leaders perhaps fear the time and knowledge-transfer investment ne...

In this HRchat, we consider five skills to develop in new and talented HR professionals. Bill's guest is Joey Price, entrepreneur, CEO at Jumpstart:HR, AI, Ethics Advisory Board Member at Arena Analytics, and Podcast Host and Executive Producer at the awesome Business, Life, and Coffee Podcast. Questions Include:  Talk about the Business, Life, and Coffee Podcas t. In it, you speak with indus...

In this HRchat episode, we look at ensuring data privacy of employees and some dos and don'ts of managing automated verifications of employment and income. Bill Banham is joined by Bill Roy , President at Vault Verify, a company on a mission to help HR departments save time and money by providing fast and accurate data. Vault Verify is a cloud-based technology platform that helps automate the...

Are you a candidate looking for expert help so you can ace that interview? Maybe you're a recruiter or hiring manager trying to understand how to differentiate your brand from other employers vying for top talent? Then this is the episode for you! In this HRchat, Bill talks with Tom Gimbel , founder, and CEO of LaSalle Network , a staffing, recruiting, and culture firm headquartered in Chicag...

We live in a world dominated by ratings. We generally prefer to purchase 5-star products, read 5-star books, eat at 5-star restaurants, and watch 5-star movies. Why then would you settle for anything less than a 5-star career? Today’s guest says you absolutely should not, and offers ways to be your best self at work and in your personal life. In this HRchat episode, we hear from Penelope Przekop ,...

The labor market is buoyant and demand for talent is at a high. In this HRchat we focus on how to onboard salaried and hourly workers at scale and consider some of the main recruiting trends of 2021. Bill's guest is Thomas Mathew Kottukapally , Sr. Director and Partner at EMP Trust HR , a software technology company that provides HR solutions and services in 40+ countries.  Questions Include:...

In this special crossover podcast episode co-hosted by Bill Banham and Jamie Allison , host of the Big Idea Big Moves podcast , we speak with the leader of an organization that helps women professional athletes leverage the skills they’ve developed through high-level sports to transition into careers with top companies. Our guest today is Digit Murphy , President, and Head Coach at RUTH , Presiden...

In this HRchat we talk about what it took to hold things together in larger organizations during the height of the Covid Crisis. We'll also consider ways top leaders are bouncing back with new ideas and improved approaches to DEI.  Bill's guest this time is Ebonee Davis, Executive Director, Talent, Culture & Diversity at Bridgestone Americas. She leads a team of HR professionals acro...

In this HRchat we focus on the challenges faced SMBs and how HR tech can help to fill some gaps to keep employees happy and on track. Bill's guest today is Jean-Simon Bolduc , Technical Director, Associate at Folks, a company on a mission to provide SMBs with HR software solutions adapted to their financial reality.   Questions Include:  Introduce yourself and tell us about Folks, a company t...

Do you know who's accessing your information online? Digital identity can be defined in many ways. In today’s HRchat episode, we’ll talk specifically about a digital ID for an individual; a person’s information in an online world where their identity can be created, verified, appended, and shared in part or in whole. Most of us in the US and Canada are, rightfully, cautious about how organiza...

Today's guest is Kelly Kauffman , Chief Human Capital Officer for the 2021 World Champion Milwaukee Bucks , a sports and entertainment organization within the National Basketball Association. Listen as Kelly shares her experiences of running an arena and being part of a championship-winning culture during the pandemic.  Questions Include:  What did the on-court success mean for the overall cu...

In today's HRchat we talk about how to source and secure top talent in a very, very competitive market. Bill's guest is Shally Steckerl , President at The Sourcing Institute and Practice Director, Talent Strategy and Sourcing Innovation at Aspirant Talent Strategy & Acquisition Practice. He's a globally recognized recruiting leader who has helped build sourcing organizations for...

According to the World Health Organization, burnout results from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed. It is typically characterized by three dimensions: feelings of exhaustion; increased mental apathy towards one’s job; and lack of confidence about your abilities. Burned-out employees are 63% more likely to take a sick day, 2.6x more likely to be actively seeking a diff...

In this episode of the HRchat show, Bill Banham talks DEI in the workplace with Joe Gerstandt . Joe is a keynote speaker, author, and consultant on a mission to bring more clarity and new practices to DEI efforts in organizations. He has worked with Fortune 100 corporations, small non-profits, and lots in between. Listen and Hear Joe's Answers to These Questions:  You have an interesting care...

From the C-suite to the Senate floor, women in leadership positions are at historic highs. And some research even suggests that women are more effective than men in 84% of competencies associated with leadership. Yet many accomplished and capable women continue to struggle with issues related to ambition, power, and authority. In this HRchat episode, we consider what explains this disconnect. List...

In this HRchat we hear the lived experiences of Schneider Electric's SVP, Talent and Diversity, Tina Kao Mylon . Listen as Tina shares her take on how HR and Talent pros are adapting in the ‘next normal’ in order to move beyond the pandemic and shape the future. Tina is responsible for talent acquisition, talent management, employer branding, learning and development, performance management,...

Most countries have their own laws and regulations surrounding labor and employment. This means managing your distributed team while making sure you’re compliant can be very complicated. The COVID-19 pandemic hasn’t helped matters either. For example, U.S. legislation such as the Families First Coronavirus Response Act—and many others being rolled out by governments worldwide—have increased the al...

In this HRchat episode, we hear from John Boudreau . John is the former Research Director for USC's Center for Effective Organizations, Professor of Management and Organization at the Marshall School of Business, and co-author of Reinventing Jobs: A 4-Step Approach for Applying Automation to Work . His large-scale studies and focused field research address the future of the global Human Resou...

In this HRchat episode, we hear from Alper Tekin , Chief Product Officer at Findem , a people intelligence platform that helps companies build more engaged, diverse teams, and close talent gaps faster. Questions include: What’s the state of the labor market today? Talk about the great resignation - seen anything like this before? Do you think this is a permanent shift? If so, why? How do companies...

In this HRchat episode, we ask what it really means to be a diverse, inclusive, and equitable employer in a world forever changed by the murder of George Floyd and the impetus that gave to the global Black Lives Matter movement? Bill's guest this time is Mandy Price , an advocate for DEI and the CEO and co-founder of Kanarys, Inc. , a tech company taking a holistic approach to solving Diversi...