HRchat Podcast

Unlock the secrets to creating a mentally healthy workplace with insights from Andrea Herron, CHRO at WebMD. Listen as Andrea opens up to guest host Bob Goodwin about her book, "There's an Elephant in Your Office," co-written with her sister, which addresses the stigma around mental health and provides practical strategies to support employees. Learn from Andrea’s personal experienc...

In this episode, Bob Goodwin talks with Dorie Clark, a renowned keynote speaker, best-selling author, and expert in leadership and strategy. If you’ve been on LinkedIn or read Harvard Business Review , you’ve likely come across her thought-provoking insights! Dorie is a WSJ Bestselling Author, Duke University Fuqua School of Business Adjunct Professor, Ranked #1 Communication Coach and 3x Top 50 B...

Pauline James, CEO of Anchor HR, and David Creelman, CEO of Creelman Research, are back as guest hosts to discuss the impact of AI in the Workplace. They are continuing their conversations with AI technology experts, striving to educate and support our community remain abreast of advances and considerations related to AI. In this episode, they speak with Mark Daley , Chief AI Officer at Western Un...

Ever wondered how an opera and punk rock singer becomes a leading voice in HR? Liz Ryan, CEO and founder of Human Workplace, shares her incredible journey with HRchat host, Bill Banham. From stage lights to boardrooms, Liz has passionately advocated for transforming workplaces into environments where energy and collaboration thrive. Despite initial skepticism, her mission to humanize work has reso...

The guest this time is Nadia Alaee, Sr Director, HRBP at Deel. Nadia Alaee leads the global HR Business Partnership team at Deel. She and her team develop deep partnerships with Deel’s leaders to support, engage and grow their teams. She partners closely with stakeholders across the organization and the People Team to ensure team members have the best experience from onboarding and through their t...

Implementing a smart and fair vehicle reimbursement program needs careful consideration of numerous factors, including tax implications, employee fairness, and administrative efficiency. By understanding the challenges and leveraging reliable technology solutions, companies can create a more cost-effective and compliant vehicle reimbursement program. In this HRchat episode, we consider some best p...

Event season is in full swing! While Bill Banham will be in Las Vegas next week for the HR Technology Conference and Expo, Chris Bjorling will be in Westlake Village, California for the Talent Management Summit by the Marcus Evans Group.  In this special episode of the HRchat pod, Chris and Bill preview the Talent Management Summit happening September 23 and 24 at the Four Seasons Hotel.  The summ...

Ever wondered how your commute could help save the planet? Join us as we explore the power of green employee benefits. Bill Banham sits down with Tom Baker, Partnership Manager at Octopus Electric Vehicles, who reveals how salary sacrifice schemes can make sustainable commuting more accessible and affordable. Learn about the staggering impact of transportation on UK emissions and discover how your...

Can workplace culture be the key to unlocking true diversity and inclusion? Join guest host Bob Goodwin as he sits down with Johnny C. Taylor Jr. , CEO and President of SHRM , to uncover the rationale behind SHRM's much-talked-about shift from DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) to I&D (Inclusion and Diversity). Together, they delve into the heart of what it means to foster inclusion a...

Candidiates are getting increasingly jaded with poor recruitment experiences. Long wait times to schedule, ghosting, and a lack of communication are placing a bigger burden on candidates than in previous years.  In this HRchat conversation , we focus on the candidate experience and tech to streamline and simplify interview scheduling. Joining Bill on the show is Adam Bird , CEO of Cronofy , an ent...

Can leadership lessons from popular media transform your approach to talent management? Discover the answer as we sit down with Sy Islam, PhD , Head of Research at Kaizen Human Capital and Beth Messich , Principal & Founder at Beth Messich Coaching and Consulting LLC, two remarkable pros on stage at OrgDev24 in Atlanta next month. Sy brings a fresh perspective by integrating insights from TV s...

In HRchat episode 742, we consider the business case for caring about culture. The guest this time is Becky Norman , Managing Editor of online HR and L&D publications HRZone and TrainingZone .  Becky is also the co-creator of CulturePioneers, a campaign launched in 2020 by HRZone to inspire, empower, and celebrate organizations committed to building thriving workplace cultures. The campaign of...

Curious about how to bridge the ever-widening skills gap in the tech industry? Join us as we welcome Laurie Carey , CEO of Nebula Academy , who brings 40+ years of industry wisdom, including an impactful decade at Microsoft. Laurie shares her approach to tech training, emphasizing the importance of psychological safety and resilience. Discover how these elements can create a fear-free learning env...

What if you could transform your workplace learning strategy to achieve remarkable performance improvements? Join us on the HRchat Show as we welcome Tom McDowell, the innovative chair of The Learning Network and speaker at DisruptHR Birmingham 2.0. Tom takes us through his inspiring journey in Learning and Development and his shift from traditional educational approaches to performance-driven ini...

In this special episode of the HRchat Show, Bill Banham talks with My Staff Shop MarComms Manager Verity Gough . Tune in as Verity gives the lowdown on what to expect from DisruptHR Birmingham 2.0 on September 5th at The Button Factory. Verity also offers insights into ways My Staff Shop and partner brands are helping to reshape the world of work for the better. Get your tickets here to network wi...

Unlock the secrets to transforming your HR practices and significantly boosting employee satisfaction with our latest episode of the HRchat Show. This time, we sit down with Tal Clark , CEO of Instant Financial , to discuss the game-changing potential of earned wage access (EWA).  Learn why EWA is a must-have for attracting and retaining Millennials and Gen Zers in high-turnover industries like re...

Ever wondered what it takes to truly transform a coaching culture? Join us for an enlightening conversation with David Morelli, PhD , co-founder and CEO of OwlHub , as he unveils his journey in executive coaching and leadership development. Inspired by his collaboration with a Harvard doctoral student, David discusses the Respect Coaching Styles framework—a groundbreaking approach designed to unlo...

Every year, millions of vacation days are rendered worthless to the employees who earned them.  As employees accrue vacation time, the value of that time sits as a liability on a balance sheet and that number can drastically increase over time.  While the first option for employees should be to use all their paid time off, the next best solution is to gain value from a benefit that would otherwise...

Unlock the secrets of professional success through the transformative power of music with our guest, Bill Scheidt , Managing Partner at Sewa Beats . Bill shares his life-changing experiences in Africa and how they inspired a unique approach to corporate training. Discover how music serves as a powerful metaphor for essential business skills like communication, leadership, and teamwork. Learn how e...

In this episode, we talk about ways to support mental wellness in the workplace. The guest this time is Tom Oxley , Workplace Director at Bamboo Mental Health . Tom is an independent consultant specializing in mental health at work. He reviews employers, gives talks, and trains people. His material comes from 100s of interviews with employees who have experienced poor mental health – and more than...

What happens when you blend empathy, strategy, and a deep understanding of human behavior in a corporate setting? Meet Claude Silver , CHRO and 'Chief Heart Officer' at VaynerMedia, whose unique career journey - from the dot-com boom to founding an outdoor adventure surfing company and strategic agency roles - has shaped her into a leader dedicated to building a compassionate company cul...

In episode 732, we welcome John Morgan back to the show to discuss the state of executive leadership through the eyes of executives themselves. John is the President of LHH’s Career Transition & Mobility and Leadership Development businesses. As an experienced business leader and management consultant with over 20 years of helping Fortune 500 companies navigate the human capital and talent dev...

What does the future hold for the US labor market? Join us on the HRchat Show for an insightful conversation with Svenja Gudell , Chief Economist at Indeed. Svenja is also on the World Economic Forum's Global Future Council on the Future of Job Creation. We also delve into the transformative impact of AI on the labor market. Learn how generative AI tools like ChatGPT and Copilot are reshaping...

In this HRchat episode, we talk about AI and strategies to develop a company culture based on ideation and creativity. Our returning guest is Simon Trevarthen former Chief Innovation & Open Assets Officer at Fanshawe College and Founder and Chief Inspiration Officer of Elevate Your Greatness. Simon is a speaker on resilience, inspiration, and innovation. As a presenter, Simon energizes audienc...

In this HRchat episode we consider the concept of Systemic HR. Bill Banham's guest is Kathi Enderes , Senior Vice President, Research and Global Industry Analyst at The Josh Bersin Company . Organizations face complex, ‘post-industrial age’ challenges, that have HR at the heart of them. These include: Designing hybrid work approaches; resdesigning job roles with AI in mind; and navigating thr...