In this HRchat episode, we chat with Risha Grant , a D&I consultant of 20+ years, speaker, and author of the book “That’s BS! How Bias Synapse Disrupts Inclusive Cultures and the Power to Attract Diverse Markets.” Listen as we discuss how to move towards more inclusive work environments and the role of HR and leaders in making it happen. Risha is self-described as a small-town girl, ex-preacher’s wife, bisexual and African American. The cards of predictive jeers couldn’t be stacked any highe...
Feb 27, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 151
In this HRchat episode, we'll be delving into powerful strategies to develop a company culture based on ideation and creativity. Our guest this time is Simon Trevarthen . Simon is a speaker on resilience, inspiration, and innovation. As a presenter, Simon energizes audiences, while delivering personal, professional and business growth insights. An international keynote speaker, Simon has addressed over 50,000 people at conferences, training seminars and workshops. Simon will be speaking at the M...
Feb 24, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 150
In this HRchat episode, we chat with Jen Phillips Kirkwood , VP TheEDGE-Future of Work, at ADP. Jen is responsible for the overall execution of the Future of Work Team, TheEDGE, to provide just in time ideation in innovation for worldwide companies. The goal of TheEDGE is to support Global Enterprise Solutions in elevating the HCM transformation consulting experience. She has been a champion for all things Future of Work, Data, Innovation and Women in Stem. Jen will be participating in a panel a...
Feb 21, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 149
In this HRchat episode, we hear from Rohit Manucha , Head of Human Resources at Aujan Coca-Cola Beverages Company about ways to fine-tune your org design. Rohit has extensive experience in working with CEOs and C-suite leaders; in driving end-to-end organizational transformation across 19 countries. He has worked towards aligning organizations with their strategic agenda, managing change and driving sustainable performance. He has worked across a diverse range of sectors, covering companies with...
Feb 19, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 148
In this episode of the HRchat show, we'll hear from Daniel Drolet , Partner at Normandin Beaudry , the financial management consulting firm providing actuarial services to pension and savings plans, asset management consulting, group benefits, compensation, and other consulting services. We do our best to ensure editorial objectivity. The views and ideas shared by our guests and sponsors are entirely independent of The HR Gazette, HRchat Podcast and Iceni Media Inc. Support the show Feature Your...
Feb 18, 2020•15 min•Season 1Ep. 147
In this episode of the HRchat show, we'll hear from Stephen Shedletzky who is one of the inspiring Igniters of Simon Sinek’s ‘Start with Why’ team. Stephen engages with people in meaningful ways so that we connect with depth and live in a more fulfilled world. With a knack for sharing the right words at the right moment, he delivers evidence-based content in a provocative, captivating and light-hearted way. Following a hugely popular keynote at the 2018 InnovateWork Toronto Summit, Stephen will ...
Feb 12, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 146
140 World Economic Forum members recently embraced very specific human capital disclosures for their annual reports that align with the principles of human capital reporting and quality people management standards related to addressing the needs of all stakeholders. In this HRchat episode, we'll hear from Bruce Bolger , Co-Founder at International Center for Enterprise Engagement about human capital standards and corporate social responsibility. We do our best to ensure editorial objectivity. Th...
Feb 11, 2020•17 min•Season 1Ep. 145
In episode 144 of the HRchat show, Aaron Barth talks about how merging scientific research, instructional design, and creative arts can translate knowledge into high-impact thinking solutions to improve HR processes. Dr Barth is a strategic learning expert, an innovator in the field of instructional design, and a thought leader in applying the science of human reasoning to the workplace. Passionate about people, Aaron frequently speaks on the power that a scientific mindset can have to transform...
Feb 06, 2020•22 min•Season 1Ep. 144
In this episode of the HRchat show, Bill Banham chats with Josh Levine, speaker and Consultant at Great Mondays about ways to mix up HR and related events to present content in new and fun ways. Josh is author of Great Mondays: How to Design a Company Culture Employees Love . He has been featured on Forbes, Marketplace and many more awesome places! We do our best to ensure editorial objectivity. The views and ideas shared by our guests and sponsors are entirely independent of The HR Gazette, HRc...
Feb 03, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 143
In this HRchat episode, Bill Banham talks with Ultimate Software’s Cecile Alper-Leroux about how HR can develop more people-centric processes for the 2020s. As VP of Human Capital Management Innovation at Ultimate Software, Cecile is focused on the delivery of people-focused HCM technology-based solutions and services. She is an economic anthropologist, a frequent speaker on a wide range of global industry trends, and author of books such as 'From Dissonance to Resonance: Bringing Your People an...
Jan 27, 2020•23 min•Season 1Ep. 142
In this episode of the HRchat show, we consider ways recruiters and HR pros can work together to improve hiring manager engagement. Our guest is Kim Benedict . As the CEO of TalentMinded, a subscription-based, full-service talent acquisition company, Kim’s mission is to help companies meet their business goals by improving their approach to acquiring the right talent. We do our best to ensure editorial objectivity. The views and ideas shared by our guests and sponsors are entirely independent of...
Jan 21, 2020•23 min•Season 1Ep. 141
In this episode of the HRchat show, we hear from Sylvia Flores , Head of Brand and Culture at Espresa , a firm helping to define and ignite the HR tech space to disrupt culture for good. Sylvia is a creative entrepreneur with a passion for the written word and people. With two decades in marketing and advertising, Sylvia has worked with a broad range of companies, including Intel, Microsoft, IGN Entertainment, Activision, Blizzard, Walmart and Apple. We do our best to ensure editorial objectivit...
Jan 14, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 140
In this episode, we consider ways to leverage technologies to engage employees and better communicate with remote workers. Our guest is Robyn Hannah , Senior Director of Global Communications at Dynamic Signal. Dynamic Signal is an employee communication and engagement platform, connecting business leaders with employees. We do our best to ensure editorial objectivity. The views and ideas shared by our guests and sponsors are entirely independent of The HR Gazette, HRchat Podcast and Iceni Media...
Jan 07, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 139
In this HRchat interview, we'll be considering empowering small business owners to aid the day-to-day work of all employees. Our guest is Josh Siegal VP, Organizational Effectiveness at Wave . Wave is a Toronto-based technology company offering accounting software. At Wave, Josh leads all things around learning, professional development and talent acquisition. We do our best to ensure editorial objectivity. The views and ideas shared by our guests and sponsors are entirely independent of The HR ...
Dec 10, 2019•14 min•Season 1Ep. 138
In this episode, we consider the role of org design. Our guest is Sebastiaan Bos . As head of product management at Nakisa Hanelly, an organizational design solution for HR and Business leaders, Sebastiaan leads product development to define, design, and implement the product vision and strategy. As the executive solutions architect, Sebastiaan is focused on understanding the functional and business requirements of a company by bridging the gaps between technology, process, and solution. We do o...
Dec 03, 2019•16 min•Season 1Ep. 137
In this episode, we'll consider the legal rights and obligations of employers, how to stay compliant and ways to minimize the risk of claims. Stuart Rudner is a senior lawyer, mediator, arbitrator, and founder of Rudner Law. Stuart will be a speaker and panelist at the Hacking HR Toronto Forum on November 29th. We do our best to ensure editorial objectivity. The views and ideas shared by our guests and sponsors are entirely independent of The HR Gazette, HRchat Podcast and Iceni Media Inc. Suppo...
Nov 28, 2019•24 min•Season 1Ep. 136
In this episode of the HRchat show we hear from Derek Smith , General Manager at Xref North America about the evolution of background checks. Xref is an automated reference checking platform that enables fast, data-driven hiring decisions. The mobile-friendly solution brings ease, security, and value to the referencing process. Derek leads the company’s operations across Canada and the United States. He has an extensive background in sales, marketing and leadership roles in high profile tech com...
Nov 22, 2019•12 min•Season 1Ep. 135
In this episode of the HRchat show, we hear from Alex Shubat , CEO and co-founder at Espresa , a firm helping to define and ignite the HR tech space to disrupt culture for good. Prior to co-founding Espresa, he served as the CEO of Goji FS, an NEA-backed startup in the food-tech space. As co-founder and CEO of Virage Logic, a semiconductor provider based in Silicon Valley, he oversaw the company’s highly successful performance and acquisition by Synopsys. He holds an executive MBA from Stanford ...
Nov 20, 2019•31 min•Season 1Ep. 134
In this episode, we hear from Megan Woerlein, VP, People at Crowdriff , a visual content marketing software for travel and hospitality brands and speaker at InnovateWork Toronto . Megan has over 12 years of experience building, leading and enabling high performing teams within the tech sector. She kick-started her career in New York where she worked alongside hyper-growth start-ups such as ZocDoc and Square helping them headhunt the best possible technical talent and organize them smartly around...
Nov 18, 2019•15 min•Season 1Ep. 133
In this special episode of the HRchat show, Bill Banham provides an overview of what to expect at the 7th InnovateWork Toronto Summit happening on November 26th. In addition to being a host of the HRchat show, Bill is co-founder of the InnovateWork series of events which are produced across Canada. Listen to the show to get the low-down on the format, speakers and sponsors. Get your tickets to InnovateWork Toronto #7 here . We do our best to ensure editorial objectivity. The views and ideas shar...
Nov 12, 2019•9 min•Season 1Ep. 132
In this HRchat podcast, we hear from Kristian Graziano, Co-Founder & CEO at Blend HRM Inc. Blend HRM's HR-centric recruitment process reduces the uncertainty and risk associated with hiring new employees. The firm finds new hires that are not only capable but will fit with their clients' corporate cultures, meaning better performance and increased longevity. Blend HRM is a Gold Sponsor at the November 26 InnovateWork Toronto Summit. Check out the agenda and get tickets for the event here . W...
Nov 12, 2019•15 min•Season 1Ep. 131
In this HRchat episode, we hear from best-selling author of Rethink Work, Co-Founder at NoW Innovations and InnovateWork Toronto Summit keynote speaker, Eric Termuende . Eric is a globally-recognized thought leader, author, and keynote speaker on the future of work and building teams that thrive. Eric has surveyed and interviewed thousands of leaders about what it takes to create teams that maximize their full potential. We do our best to ensure editorial objectivity. The views and ideas shared ...
Oct 30, 2019•18 min•Season 1Ep. 130
Do you often struggle with your internal customer relations? Do you feel that whatever you do or say, it is never enough for your employees? In this episode, we hear from HR consultant Carol Johnston about ways to optimize your market advantage through the people that drive it! Carol's firm, SRG - HR solutions, offers ways to build strong employee-employer relationships quickly and effortlessly. Learn more . We do our best to ensure editorial objectivity. The views and ideas shared by our guests...
Oct 29, 2019•25 min•Season 1Ep. 128
In this episode, we chat with Heidi Holliday, the director for a rapidly growing processing company that delivers a platform and measurable data to clients that wish to motivate good behavior at the gym. Heidi is also a consultant for wellness programs with Self Esteem Brands which partners with Virgin Pulse. We do our best to ensure editorial objectivity. The views and ideas shared by our guests and sponsors are entirely independent of The HR Gazette, HRchat Podcast and Iceni Media Inc. Support...
Oct 29, 2019•13 min•Season 1Ep. 129
In this episode of the HRchat show, we are joined by Mumtaz Chaudhary, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Pragilis, boutique change management firm, launched back in 2006. Combined with over a decade of experience along with a certification in the Prosci® methodology for change, Mumtaz has helped shape her firm’s distinctive approach to change management. Her team works closely with senior executives and their sponsors to learn more about the challenges organizations are having with change and...
Oct 22, 2019•27 min•Season 1Ep. 127
In this episode, we hear from Albert Qian, HR technology marketer and founder of Albert's List , a career services marketplace serving 40,000+ bringing together recruiters, job seekers, hiring managers, and much more. Albert was also a speaker at DisruptHR San Francisco where he presented a topic called It Takes a Village: How Communities Facilitate Careers We do our best to ensure editorial objectivity. The views and ideas shared by our guests and sponsors are entirely independent of The HR Gaz...
Oct 14, 2019•14 min•Season 1Ep. 126
In this episode, we chat with Josh Levine, author of Great Mondays: How to Design a Company Culture Employees Love. Josh is also a speaker at DisruptHR San Francisco happening Tuesday, October 15. Great Mondays is a culture design company based in Berkely, California. Its mission is to help technology and social enterprise organizations improve the way they work. We do our best to ensure editorial objectivity. The views and ideas shared by our guests and sponsors are entirely independent of The ...
Oct 10, 2019•20 min•Season 1Ep. 125
In this episode we hear from Jamelle Lindo , Emotional Intelligence Leadership Coach with PARADIGM People Development and speaker at the October InnovateWork Toronto meetup . Jamelle has over a decade of learning & development experience. His mission is to empower leaders and professionals within organizations to realize their highest ideals, leading to healthy cultures, happy employees and thriving businesses that make the world a better place. We do our best to ensure editorial objectivity...
Oct 07, 2019•14 min•Season 1Ep. 124
In this episode of the HRchat show, we will consider employee rewards, change management, and employee experience. Our guest is Matt Pavelich . Matt recently joined Normandin Beaudry as a Principal in its Toronto office. He has more than 20 years of experience in total rewards consulting and specializes in workforce communication and change management. He has worked with employers of all sizes and across the private, para-public and public sectors. Matt will be speaking at the Total Rewards Meet...
Oct 03, 2019•19 min•Season 1Ep. 123
In this episode, we consider what diversity and inclusion have to do with employee engagement. Our Guest is Elisabeth Cooke , Co-Founder and Chief Diversity & Strategy Officer at Dignii , a firm which provides tools to build diverse and inclusive organizations. Dignii does this by offering products that provide a holistic view of the employee experience. The company measures data using evidence-based research to get a real picture of employee engagement that helps identify problems and creat...
Oct 01, 2019•13 min•Season 1Ep. 122
