HRchat Podcast

In this HRchat, we talk about retaining top talent and the evolution of performance management. Bill's guest is Harrison Kim , CEO at Pavestep , a performance management solution designed to help companies develop and motivate their people with continuous feedback, goal management, and flexible reviews. Harrison is a former McKinsey consultant and private equity investor in the human capital...

Matt Charney , new Head of Industry and Product Marketing at SmartRecruiters and partner in RecruitingDaily is the guest in episode 286.  Listen as Matt shares tips for HR leaders looking to hire contingent workers. Matt also offers his ideas about what hiring gig workers says about a brand and he talks about the improvements made to the talent tech stack over the past year to ensure the long-term...

In this special episode of the HRchat show, Bill Banham welcomes back Christopher Bjorling , President at Fidello Inc, a consulting and services firm specializing in improving human performance.  Listen as Chris and Bill reflect on ways the Covid crisis impacted Performance Management and chat about a new performance-focused podcast series, produced by The HR Gazette team, coming out later in 2021...

The contingent workforce industry represents over $4.5 trillion in annual spend globally . With double-digit percentage of waste every year, it is one of the largest spend optimization opportunities across the enterprise. In this episode, we discuss the rise and rise of the contingent workforce and ways to help bigger businesses get it right.  Our guest is Hans Dau , CEO of The Mitchell Madison Gr...

While in some places around the world there seems to be light at the end of the tunnel, for numerous others, the Covid restrictions very much continue to impact their family and work lives on a daily basis. Bill's returning guest is Chris Lee , VP of Communications at Gallagher . In addition to working with employers across Canada on their employee communication strategies, Chris Lee is a boa...

In this HRchat interview, we delve into practical, research-based advice on how to create a culture by design. Bill Banham's guest is David Sturt, Executive Vice President at O.C. Tanner , a $500+ million global recognition and workplace culture company offering a suite of employee experience apps and solutions that connect people to purpose, accomplishment, and one another. Listen and learn...

In this HRchat interview, we talk about why total reward data is an important resource for organizations trying to respond to the impact of Covid-19 as we consider some recent findings that suggest a new focus needs to be given to the roll-out of automation and digitization of reward management. Bill's guest this time is Ken Charman , CEO at uFlexReward, an HR and rewards data platform that c...

In HRchat episode 280 we talk about how the goals and operations of HR departments changed as a result of the pandemic. We'll also look at ways working from home caused challenges to hiring and onboarding processes.  Bill's guest this time is Pauline James, Founder and CEO of Anchor HR Services , a firm on a mission to help organizations with implementing the solutions required to drive...

In this HRchat episode, we consider how to create and maintain a company culture that rocks. Bill's guest this time is Jim Knight , keynote speaker, facilitator, Founder at Knight Speaker , and influencer in the culture space. A training and development veteran of 30+ years, Jim facilitates on a variety of topics, including amping up organizational culture, world-class differentiated service,...

Data integration and the future of the cloud is a critical cybersecurity conversation HR and leaders need to have. According to Gartner, by 2024, 30% of digital businesses will mandate DNA storage trials , addressing the exponential growth of data poised to overwhelm existing storage technology. People are collecting exponential amounts of data, significantly more than ever collected before. With...

In HRchat episode 277, we consider a software insider’s point of view on how to get from concept to commercialization. Listen too, as we consider how has the pandemic has forced tech vendors, vying to get business with enterprise-level clients, to adapt. Bill's guest this time is Ray Wang , Principal Analyst & Founder at Constellation Research . Ray is a keynote speaker, research analyst,...

Businesses can’t afford to put capability building on hold during the pandemic. Whether the effort is reskilling at the business-unit level or a company-wide aspirational transformation, companies can’t just hit the pause button on critical workplace learning. Digital and virtual learning programs were already on the rise before COVID-19 struck, and, as a result of Covid restrictions, we've s...

In this lighthearted HRchat episode, we embrace the essence of April Fool's Day by having some fun and talking about the power of play in the workplace. Our guest is Gary Ware , TEDx Speaker, Facilitator, Coach, and Founder at Breakthrough Play . Gary Ware is a self-proclaimed creativity catalyst helping people reach their potential using the power of play. A sought-after facilitator, TEDx sp...

In HRchat  274, we talk about learning leadership lessons through adversity and how to tap into your “firm yet kind” side. Bill's guest this time is Laila Tarraf , Chief People Officer at Allbirds , a global footwear and apparel brand on a mission to show the fashion industry why it needs to focus less on flash and more on thoughtfulness. In addition to being CPO at AllBirds, Leila is a trust...

The pandemic has forced most of us to work differently. HR leaders and hiring managers had to pivot and adjust to the new norms and, as part of that, switch up how they design job descriptions to reflect the changes in working conditions, essential functions, physical demands, and the expectations of candidates. In this HRchat, we hear from Don Berman , Co-Founder and VP of Sales, Marketing, and P...

In this HRchat episode, we consider what it takes to instill key agile processes in large organizations and the key components of a strategy that prevents failure at the top. Bill Banham's guest is Gordon Tredgold , CEO & Managing Consultant at Leadership Principles LLC, a firm that consults on Organizational Design, Leadership Development, software tool selection, Offshoring, and Outsour...

Most of us are trying to ensure our organizations are as inclusive and equitable as humanly possible. But do you worry that by implementing a D&I strategy you could fail and that will reflect poorly on your leadership? Are you struggling to figure out how to create financial gains from diversity and inclusion initiatives (D&I)? Are you looking for ways to create a sense of belonging and av...

In this HRchat episode, we consider what company culture means when increasing numbers of our workforce are made up of gig workers. Listen and also learn how the concepts of employee engagement and employee experience have altered as a result of the pandemic and the rise of remote working. Bill Banham's guest is Jacob Morgan , Keynote & TED Speaker, Futurist, Host of The Future of Work Po...

As businesses continue to adjust to the new normal, intelliHR is looking at how the relationship between coaches and high-performing athletes can be applied to business. In this HRchat we'll consider the science of high performance and how lessons from pro sports can help leaders, HR, and employees to excel. Bill's guest this time is Rob Bromage , Founder & CEO of intelliHR , a globa...

In this HRchat, we talk about the importance of personalization in the digital employee experience. Bill's guest is Ivan Harding , CEO, and Co-founder at Applaud, a firm on a mission to help businesses of all types and sizes have the luxury of easy-to-use, consumer-grade technology in their workplaces.  Listen and discover:  What impact does offering personalized digital employee experiences...

Most of the leaders we interview on this show are from corporate environments. Our guest in episode 267, however, learned how to be a leader in a much tougher career - the prison system. Neil Lavis has worked as a senior leader within the prison system since 1998 both in the UK and the Caribbean. He has managed diverse and sometimes difficult teams to achieve excellence. Roles have included Cayman...

The pandemic, to put it mildly, shook up the labor market. Millions of people are now moving into new roles and 10,000s of firms are in search of talent. In this HRchat episode, we consider the latest tools and trends for job seekers and those responsible for talent sourcing, attraction, and connection.  We also consider what to look for in an employer and how to make the right decisions to furthe...

12 months into the pandemic, many employees have ' hit the pandemic wall' , and burned-out workers have said stress is costing them work time . With so many more workers increasingly feeling the strain of pandemic stress, isolation, and uncertainty we need better tech and tools to help workers get out the other side of a very difficult period. Bill's guest in HRchat episode 265 is D...

In this special episode, we preview the online 2021 Benefits and Wellness Superhero Symposium produced by Thorpe Benefits and The HR Gazette happening April 7th and 8th.  Bill's guest is Roger Thorpe , Founder at Thorpe Benefits. The symposium is designed to develop the skills HR needs to get proper leadership buy-in on group benefits plans. Over two days attendees will hear from guest expert...

In this HRchat, we'll consider the why and how of moving out of the HR trenches and into a consulting role. We'll also talk about ways AI will continue to change the HR function over the coming years.  Bill's guest this time is Ben Eubanks an HR analyst, author, fellow podcaster, Chief Research Officer at Lighthouse Research & Advisory, and most recently, Founder of the HR Tech...