People and Performance Podcast

Welcome to another episode of the People and Performance Podcast. Our guest today is Dr Dieter Veldsman , Chief Scientist: HR and OD at AIHR (Academy to Innovate HR). Listen as we discuss ways to improve the credibility of HR pros plus we ask " What does it mean to be a T-shaped HR professional? " Questions for Dieter include: Let's talk about " HR Competencies for 2030: A Futu...

In this episode, we welcome Tara Furiani to the show. Combining a razor-sharp wit with over two decades of expertise in the people business, Tara fuses scholarly depth with battle-tested experience, making her a tour de force in HR, executive team-building, DEI, and corporate culture. Outside the professional sphere, Tara doesn’t just talk work-life balance; she lives it. A loving parent to five k...

In this episode, we focus on employee motivation and its connection with performance levels. Our guest today is Paul Yoachum , co-founder & Managing Partner at FindMojo , the creators of the Motivators Assessment, the workplace motivation assessment. As a cofounder, managing partner, and CMO Paul is responsible for overseeing the company’s growth, customer acquisition, content, and product str...

Welcome to another People and Performance episode. Our guest today is Natalie Massey , Operations Manager at The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory and former Area Executive Assistant to the NASA Deputy Administrator at NASA. Questions for Natalie include:  What challenges can admin and HR staff better tackle together?  Given ChatGPT etc, what does the admin professional role and...

In this episode, we discuss ways to maximize performance in the security sector. Our guest today is Sarah Hayes , HR Director at Securitas UK and Co-founder and Director at Running on Empty. With over 25 years of HR experience, Sarah is an award-winning fellow of the CIPD. Having worked in senior roles in various sectors including retail, financial services, and railway. Sarah has worked at Securi...

In an era where burnout, ‘quiet quitting’ and work-life balance have permeated the conversation around employment, how can employers stand out?  The implementation of a shorter work week, says today's guest, is the most equitable way to strive towards this universal goal of balance and happiness.  Our guest this time is Joe O’Connor , a globally recognized expert in shorter working weeks. Joe...

In this episode, Bill Banham and Chris Bjorling are joined by Tim Whitley , Director of HR Technology at Oklahoma State University.  Tim is passionate about harnessing technology's transformative potential; seeing HR not as a functional necessity but as a strategic powerhouse.  Listen as we explore the crossroads of technology and HR and consider the impact of the AI revolution on the tools w...

In this episode, we preview seasons 12 to 14 of the People and Performance Podcast plus we talk about the ATD Conference in New Orleans.  Listen and Chris and Bill discuss: The new seasons of the podcast and some of the new amazing guests listeners will hear from One of the new seasons is focused on high performance in elite sports and the connections with output in a commercial setting. Listen to...

In this episode, we talk about flexible working, remote employees and Obstacles to building a company culture based on high-performance. The guest is Bryan Adams , CEO & Founder of employer brand agency Ph. Creative , Employer Brand Strategist, Best-Selling Author, and Speaker. Questions for Bryan include: Tell us about your HR World session on "Crafting an Employee Value Proposition with...

In this episode, we discuss gender equality, the living wage and more. Our guest today is Deborah Borg , Chief Human Resources and D&I Officer at International Flavors & Fragrances, a world leader in food and beverage, home and personal care, and health. Deb is a seasoned HR and Business executive who has enabled business success through people for over 20 years. Her record of success can...

Happy International Women's Day! Today is dedicated to celebrating accomplishments of women, and marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. Around the world, groups unite to celebrate women's achievements or advocate for gender equality. As a nod to this special day, Chris Bjorling and Bill Banham thought it would be great to share answers from ten awesome women who've b...

Today is Employee Appreciation Day! The holiday started to appear in workplace calendars around 1995 and has since grown into a well-loved tradition. Its creation is credited to Dr. Bob Nelson in collaboration with his company, Workman Publishing. Now, almost 30 years later, more and more companies are celebrating this semi-official holiday in one fashion or another all around the world! To celebr...

Our guest this time is Joshua Siegal a multi-time Head of People for some of Canada’s most successful scale-up tech companies. He’s currently operating as a Fractional Chief People Officer, Advisor, Investor, and Speaker, empowering organizations to build sustainable, high-performance cultures. Josh will also be a speaker at DisruptHR Buffalo on April 11 . Listen as we discuss  ways to navigate a...

In this episode, we consider how to source and hire high-performers. Our guest today is Shally Steckerl , Principal Consultant and Founderat The Sourcing Institute. Shally is a globally recognized recruiting leader who has helped build sourcing organizations for companies such as Microsoft, Google, Coca-Cola, Cisco, and Motorola. He is a writer, a public speaker, and an adjunct professor at Temple...

The numbers consistently show that a diverse workforce, supported by rigorous DEI policies, can unleash a myriad of benefits. It has the power to revolutionize an organization's performance, drive innovation, enhance decision-making, and ultimately, create a thriving culture of excellence. In this episode of the People and Performance Podcast, we delve deep into some practical strategies, ins...

In this episode of the People and Performance Podcast, we hear from Dr. Sue Haywood , President and Owner at Human Resource Blueprints Ltd and Associate Professor, Organizational Behaviour at Queen's University. Sue’s career includes service with the Canadian Armed Forces and HR roles within healthcare, government, and Fortune 500 companies. She serves on the HRPA board of directors, voluntee...

In this episode of the People and Performance Podcast, we discuss what organizations often miss in their approach to leveraging data when making resource decisions around people and culture. Our guest this time is Craig Forman , Founder at CultureC Consulting. For over a decade, Craig’s work has been driven by a singular professional purpose: to help the world work better by improving the places w...

In this episode of the People and Performance Podcast, we welcome Brian Hughes , the former VP of Human Resources at First Onsite onto the show to discuss leadership development and share some findings from a summer 2023 Canada-wide workplace values survey.  Questions for Brian include: How can medium and large organizations foster a culture of continuous learning among HR leaders and C-level exec...

Chris and Bill are joined this time by Craig Weber , author of the best-selling book, "Conversational Capacity: The Secret To Building Successful Teams That Perform When The Pressure Is On" (McGraw-Hill, 2013) and the sequel, "Influence in Action: How to Build Your Conversational Capacity, Do Meaningful Work, and Make a Powerful Difference" (McGraw-Hill, 2019). Craig says he&ap...

In episode two of season 10, we hear from Jacob Morgan , a multiple best-selling author, TED and keynote speaker, professionally trained futurist, and the international best-selling author of 5 books which focus on leadership, the future of work and employee experience. Questions for Jacon include: In a recent LinkedIn article, you offer up four key traits that innovative leaders possess. Can you...

In the first episode of season 10, Chris Bjorling and Bill Banham look ahead to the latest season and offer up sound bites from a bunch of awesome new guests including: Jacob Morgan, Keynote & TED Speaker, Futurist, and Host of the Great Leadership Podcast - Jacob is a multi-best-selling author. His latest book is called Leading with Vulnerability: Unlock Your Greatest Superpower to Transform...

In this episode of the People and Performance show, we consider ways HR, L&d pros, and leaders can support a culture of continuous learning and development. Listen too, as we tackle some of the common obstacles that can block a successful L&D journey.  Our guest this time is Toby Kheng , speaker, consultant, L&D enthusiast and Founder/Employee Experience Consultant at Freeformers Quest...

In this episode, we consider ways an LMS can improve the employee experience and impact your bottom line. Our guest today is Graham Glass , Founder and CEO at CYPHER Learning , a company leading the disruption of learning platforms to unleash human potential with modern learning experiences. Questions for Graham  include: What are the key benefits of bite-size learning compared to course-based lea...

In this episode of the People and Performance Podcast, we consider ways leaders can help inspire employees to perform at a higher level, the impact of AI on jobs, and we enter into the bite-size v course-based learning debate. The guest today is Andrei Hedstrom , Founder and CEO at SweetRush, a company providing services to improve team culture and employee performance. Andrei says " SweetRus...

In this episode of the People and Performance Podcast, we consider ways to connect employee performance to company output. Listen too, as we chat about ways AI can fill performance gaps. Chris and Bill are joined by Kim Tabac , a consultant helping businesses big and small across North America to leverage their number one asset: their people. Kim has over 20 years of experience designing and execu...