NOW of Work

Today my co-host, Jess Von Bank and I discussed the industry news of the week during our live, unscripted show. We will also checked in with our amazing audience and their questions about HR, HR Tech, employee experience, work-life balance, leadership, and humanizing work during our open Q&A on all things Now of Work.  The Now of Work is a movement to better serve humanity by humanizing work....

Are you craving community and inspiration? Jess Von Bank and I talk all things HR, HR Tech, and humanizing work. We also had a little surprise in store for our listeners... On today's episode, Amanda Hahn, Chief Marketing Officer of HireVue surprised us live!   HireVue is an organization that helps global enterprises gain a competitive advantage in the modern talent marketplace with video inte...

The new Now of Work is constantly changing. With people at the heart of the workforce, they make global work and productivity churn at a rapid pace. Inclusion is a big part of that. "DEIB is always evolving and I try to stay immersed in what’s happening and what’s next," Brook Sims tells us. Brook is the COO of MAC Diversity Recruiters and we are excited for you to hear more from our cha...

Dazzling. Innovative. Memorable. This week our team attended #UNLEASHAmerica in Las Vegas and we had a wonderful experience. Jess Von Bank and I spilled all of the details and shared highlights from the pre-event and two-day #HR #HRTech conference.  From the futuristic acrobats to the forward-thinking speakers, we were not only proud to be in the room, but also to be Diamond Sponsors of an event t...

"Human Capital is not some subset of 'HR.' It’s less about process and more about people, the culture they desire, and a vested commitment to the development of their skills."   Jess Elqmuist is the CHRO and Chief Evangelist at Phenom, a company whose mission is to help 1 billion people find the right job. Their Talent Experience platform bridges people, data, and interactions to...

There is no shortage of leadership coaches, keynote speakers, motivational platforms, and business books teaching us about how to better connect with and inspire the workforce. We're not even a stranger to the idea of EMPATHY, but is anyone truly putting this into practice in a meaningful way? In business? With measurable impact? Eric M. Bailey digs deeper into the concept of UNCONDITIONAL EMP...

How do some companies create dynamic, inclusive work cultures, while others struggle to connect? What does it really take for leaders to create a workplace that is welcoming to all?  Jess and I were so excited to have a chat about equity at work on today's Digital Meetup, with  Michael Bush , CEOof  Great Place To Work US . Although, Brian Reaves⁠⁠ , Chief Belonging,Diversity, and Equity Offic...

This latest episode was recorded on March 31, International Transgender Day of Visibility. It is also the day that our friend, Sarah Reynolds, a leader and incredible marketer, was formally announced as HiBob's new Chief Marketing Officer. What a day to celebrate Sarah, and what a day to celebrate trans and non-binary people in our workforces and everywhere! Sarah (they/them) is non-binary and...

Progress in the making: McDonald's commitment to diversity has stretched for decades. They went international in 1967. In 1968, their first restaurant owned by an African-American person opened their doors. The same year McDonalds allowed women to work as crew members in company-owned restaurants, for the first time.  Fast forward to the 1980s, when one of their Hispanic franchise owners launc...

It's all about the green. Jess Von Bank and I are joined by two industry experts: Jason Corsello, Founder and General Partner at Acadian Ventures, and Scott Berg, Managing Director, Sr. Research Analyst at Needham & Company. Together, we dove into last week's financial collapse of Silicon Valley Bank and Signature Bank and how this impacts the HR and HR Tech industry. We explained our...

As leaders we might be okay alone, but we're much more powerful when we work together. We started our Friday Digital Meetups in 2020 to do just that, build community at a time when we needed togetherness. Three years later, that sentiment still holds true. To thrive in today's rapidly changing Now of Work, we need each other and we need to be REAL about our wins and challenges, to move forward.&nb...

Here we GROW! You may have heard our big news. Leapgen  has joined Mercer US. Our new name is Mercer | Leapgen! The Press Release is hot off the press bit.ly/3EIenDu along with an article in Human Resource Executive; take a read: http://bit.ly/3KMgBVZ. Five years ago, we set out on a BOLD mission to change the way the world works. That means changing an entire in...

James Ellis is a world-renowned expert on employer brand on a mission to create 1 million employer brand thinkers! It would take a former digital marketer and inbound audience expert to understand how brands can better connect to talent; this is why James does a brilliant job connecting digital marketing to talent marketing. Jess Von Bank and I had a TON of questions for James. We asked him questi...

Dr. Denise Caleb , President of Human Resource Standards Institute (HRSI) , joined Jess Von Bank and Ryan Malkes , our Senior Consultant and Services Innovation Director, to discuss how to: build a sustainable DEIB practice, celebrate proof of progress on organizational efforts to move the needle on diversity, and her  Spring HR Technology Conference keynote (Feb. 28, 2023) on...

We learn something great from her every time we talk! On this Now of Work episode, we welcome Anne Sample . Anne is the CEO of Navigate Forward , an organization that supports senior executives who are in a career transition or planning one in the future. They help leaders rediscover their passion and place in the business community.  Jess Von Bank , Jason Averbook , and Anne discus...

BIG THANKS to everyone who joined us at FUEL this week! You helped make our 2023 kickoff event for HR leaders a big success! Our team was excited to share 12 powerful sessions designed to help industry leaders change work for good in 2023.  The need to think and act differently has never been more important. For HR leaders that want their functions to thrive...

Counting down to FUEL! There are just 4 more days until our team goes LIVE to share 12 powerhouse sessions designed to give HR leaders like you the tools to make your functions more digital in the Now of Work! We want to make sure that YOU maximize the offerings of our 2-day experience, which features top HR and HR Tech industry experts, networking, cutting-edge research, and transformative client...

With less than 2 weeks away from FUEL, our 2023 kickoff event designed to give HR leaders, like you, the tools to make your functions more digital in the Now of Work, Jason & Jess shared a sneak peek at 3 of the upcoming sessions, led by our consultants. You may have heard about our 3rd annual, 2-day event, packed with value. We've lined up 12 transformative sessions, content, and research and...

We are just over a month away from the Spring HR Tech Conference! Can you believe it? Registration opens on February 15, and the online conference kicks off on February 28. We couldn’t wait to hear about the details with our Special Guest, Jeanne Achille on this weekly digital meetup. Jess and Jason also chat with Jeanne about industry trends and how to best understand vendors in today's marketpla...

Happy 2023! We hope that your New Year is off to a productive start. Jess Von Bank and Jason Averbook couldn't wait to reconnect with the community during the first Digital Meetup of the new year. Our special guest is Jason Corsello , Founder and General Partner of Acadian Ventures . Acadian Ventures is an early-stage venture capital firm specializing in the future of work. Listen in as they discu...

The countdown is upon us! We're just about two weeks away from 2023. During this Digital Meetup, we close out 2022 with an HR and HR Tech market wrap. We're also focused on looking ahead and have an energizing discussion about 2023 insights. Jess Von Bank and I were very excited to welcome Scott Berg of Needham & Company as our special guest. Scott is a Senior Equity Research Analyst covering...

With just 3 weeks left of 2023, Jason and Jess check in with the community to see how 2022 has been for them. What have they enjoyed the most about the year? What's been most challenging? What is the community looking forward to in 2023? Have you digested 2022 and assessed your year? This Special 2022 Wrap Digital Meetup passed the mic to our #NowofWork #HRCommunity . They talk about yearly intent...

Cautious optimism is the name of the game when it comes to organizations preparing for 2023. As we step into the last month of the year, we're all about being realistic and proactive. During this Digital Meetup, Jess Von Bank and I chatted with Brian Wilkerson about planning in the midst of economic uncertainty. Brian is the Corporate Vice President of hrQ and a national expert on talent strategy,...

In less than a week, many people here in the U.S. will gather around their dinner table with food, family, and friends to celebrate Thanksgiving. The annual occasion often encourages us to think deeper about what we are grateful for. We all have something or someone that sparks a sense of thankfulness in our heart at this time of the year. Gratitude may be easy to call to mind at home, but what ab...

We don't have to go alone. When we think of change at work, Dan Riley encourages us to think of change as a team sport. "It's a long-game mindset. It takes all of us. TOGETHER." RADICL is all about inspired change. They provide employee experience advisory solutions to organizations that go beyond traditional engagement, performance management, and leadership development. Essentially, they unlock...