In this HRchat interview, we consider how mindfulness can be used by HR and leaders to address mental health, help build mental agility and better respond to stress and anxiety. Our guest this time is Dr. Geoff Soloway , Founder and Chief Training Officer at MindWell-U , a health tech firm that delivers research-backed e-mental health tools that are shown to increase resilience, lower stress, and improve performance. Geoff has been working in the area of health promotion, mindfulness, and wellbe...
May 28, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 181
In episode 180, we hear from Ryan Tahmassebi , a business psychologist and the Director of People Science at Hive - an employee feedback platform and strategic partner. Listen as Ryan shares his insights into using employee data to help drive lasting cultural changes in the workplace. In his role at Hive, Ryan steers thought around people analytics and leads Hive’s team of people scientists, who work alongside businesses to create high-performing cultures characterized by happy, healthy, and thr...
May 26, 2020•23 min•Season 1Ep. 180
In this HRchat episode, Bill Banham talks with Elizabeth M. Adams , Stanford University Fellow: Race & Technology and Co-Chair of the Black Employee Network about the impact of artificial intelligence at work. Elizabeth is a Diversity & Inclusion in Artificial Intelligence practitioner, advisor, consultant, speaker, writer, and author. She has facilitated Diversity & Inclusion learning events focused on racial and gender bias in facial recognition technology, video Surveillance, pred...
May 21, 2020•17 min•Season 1Ep. 179
In this episode of the HRchat podcast, we'll delve into what it means to have powerful conversations and build authentic business relationships. Our guest this time is Stuart Knight . Stuart will be a speaker at the 3rd InnovateWork virtual event happening on May 26th. Stuart's presentation will teach the InnovateWork audience how to build powerful human relationships with those they interact with in business in ways that separates them from their competition. In order to be successful in busine...
May 19, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 178
In this episode, we look ahead to the HR Voice Virtual Summit with its creator, Martin Fretwell . Martin shares his inspiration for the event and provides an overview of the speakers and format. The event starts on May 19th and will present 20+ senior HR Leaders offering their personal experiences in areas such as learning, leadership, talent, wellbeing, and company culture. Check out the free event and register . Martin is an events practitioner with 15 years of experience across multiple geogr...
May 17, 2020•15 min•Season 1Ep. 177
In HRchat 176, Dave Ulrich talks about ways leaders and employees can come through the Covid-19 crisis with greater resilience and new skills. Throughout the crisis, Dave has remained an optimist; emphasizing the opportunities available to professionals willing to use this time as a chance to learn and grow. Questions asked of Dave include: What are some ways that leaders can deliver hope and purpose when the future is so uncertain for so many? How can we use our experiences during this crisis t...
May 14, 2020•18 min•Season 1Ep. 176
In this HRchat interview, we hear from Alysha Campbell , an accomplished and respected Strategic HR Leader about why trust is so important in the workplace and ways HR and leaders can rebuild relationships with their employees following the difficult decisions made during the COVID-19 crisis. Alysha recently presented at the first InnovateWork Online Summit . Her topic was called Building Trust in the Midst of Uncertainty - Anchoring Your Employee Engagement Strategy on the 8 Pillars of Trust . ...
May 12, 2020•18 min•Season 1Ep. 175
In this HRchat interview, we hear from James Lord , Sales Director at Xref.com Americas about how reference checking should be conducted to ensure essential workers are placed into roles that can help those needing care during the crisis. James will be a speaker at the Hacking HR Toronto online event on May 14. Questions in this interview include: How much more difficult is it to have a resume that stands out during this period of mass unemployment? What are the main market and economic influenc...
May 11, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 174
In this HRchat episode, we consider the employee experience, mental wellbeing at work and rewards and recognition. Our guest this time is Gethin Nadin . Gethin is a psychology graduate who has been helping some of the world’s largest organizations to improve their employee experience and wellbeing for almost two decades. The last 8 years have been spent working as part of the senior leadership team at Benefex. As a frequent writer and speaker on employee experience and employee wellbeing, Gethin...
May 07, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 173
In this HRchat episode, we hear from Dr. Bill Howatt , Chief of Research, Workforce Productivity, Conference Board of Canada about the stresses put on essential-service workers and others who are putting their lives at risk by continuing customer-facing roles during the pandemic. Bill is the former chief research and development officer for workforce productivity, Morneau Shepell, and founder of Howatt HR Consulting . He has over 25 years' experience in strategic HR, mental health and addictions...
May 05, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 172
In this HRchat interview, Raghavan Menon , CTO, Head of Product and Co-Founder at Espresa, discusses how gamification and employee resource groups can help businesses better engage with their employees. Listen to the show and discover: How gamification can encourage employees to connect with company goals The role of employee resource groups in larger organizations Who partners with Espresa and how providers can integrate with the technology This special episode is part two of a two-part intervi...
May 04, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 171
In this HRchat episode, we hear from Mario Baril , Ombudsman of Mental Health and Employee Well-Being at the Department of Innovation, Science and Economic Development, a federal public service that embraces authentic, open and stigma-free dialogue on mental health issues based on compassion. Mario will also be a panelist at the April 29 InnovateWork Online Summit . Mario Baril joined ISED in October 2018. He has held several executive positions over the past 13 years in the areas of strategic a...
Apr 29, 2020•15 min•Season 1Ep. 170
In episode 169, Dr. Michael Mousseau , National Wellbeing & Engagement and Chris Lee , Employee Communications at Gallagher discuss ways to support the wellness and engagement needs of leaders and employees throughout the pandemic and its aftermath. Michael supports the wellbeing & engagement needs of Gallagher's Canadian clients and prospects. His background and expertise in neuroscience and mental health gives Gallagher a unique set of skills that helps to differentiate them in the ind...
Apr 28, 2020•22 min•Season 1Ep. 169
In this HRchat interview, Bill Banham is joined by Raghavan Menon , CTO, Head of Product and Co-Founder at Espresa, the culture benefits platform based in the Bay Area. Raghavan is an entrepreneur with two decades of startup and management expertise. Most recently, Raghavan was Co-Founder at Odysee, acquired by Google, and before that at Ingot Systems, acquired by Virage logic. He also holds 11 patents. This special episode is part one of a two-part interview profiling the technology and mission...
Apr 27, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 168
In this episode of the HRchat podcast, Tim Baker talks with Marc Pavlopoulos , a Silicon Valley software executive and Founder of Syndesus . Syndesus Canada Inc is a PEO (Professional Employer Organization), builds engineering teams in Canada for US tech companies. Listen to this HRchat episode and discover: How a PEO provides immediate opportunities for US tech companies that have been affected by the COVID-19 border and Visa restrictions The economic and emotional solutions for both the employ...
Apr 23, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 167
In this HRchat episode, we hear from Zahid Mubarik about HCM and how ISO Human Resources Standards could help shape the new normal of a post-Covid-19 business world. Zahid Mubarik is the CEO of HR Metrics and SHRM Partner in Pakistan. He is a global expert in human capital measurement metrics/analytics. Zahid is the only HR Leader from Asia to become member of ISO Technical Committee 260 for developing global HR standards. Zahid actively participated in HR standards meetings at Washington, Londo...
Apr 21, 2020•17 min•Season 1Ep. 166
In this HRchat interview, we consider President Trump's plans to remove funding for the World Health Organization, what it will take to get us to the other side of the COVID-19 pandemic and when we can hope to get back to work. Our guest is Dr. Adrian Hyzler, Chief Medical Officer at Healix International , a leading provider of international medical, security and travel assistance services. The organization works with multi-national corporations, NGOs and governments around the world to provide ...
Apr 15, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 165
In this episode, Bill interviews Guy Ellis , Director at Courageous Workplaces Limited, a professional services company that provides interim management, consultancy and development services. Guy is a skilled presenter and facilitator. He regularly runs public workshops on master-class HR and Compliance topics. He has published numerous blogs, articles, chapters and books, and has appeared on BBC’s NewsNight. As Director of Courageous Workplaces, Guy works with leaders, groups, and individuals t...
Apr 14, 2020•29 min•Season 1Ep. 164
In this HRchat episode, we chat with Gregory F Simpson , Managing Director, Agent In Engagement LLC an employee experience consultancy focused on helping companies and their employees succeed. Gregory believes that an engaged workforce is the foundation of organizational success and is on a mission to help companies and their employees succeed. He has created award-winning workplace experiences for people at all levels of Fortune 150 companies such as Accenture, State Farm Insurance Cos., Deutsc...
Apr 07, 2020•16 min•Season 1Ep. 163
In HRchat 162 we consider how the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the ways we work right now and the possible longer-term impact on workplace collaboration, the role of HR and leaders, and the role of AI and Virtual Reality as a training tool. Our guest is Jeanne Meister, Founding Partner at Future Workplace , an HR Advisory and Research firm dedicated to educating HR leaders on what's next in preparing for the future workforce and workplace. Future Workplace created the first online course to tra...
Apr 01, 2020•17 min•Season 1Ep. 162
More than 1 million Canadians have applied for employment insurance in the past two weeks! Emergency measures from the Canadian federal government include an $82-billion financial rescue package, including $27 billion in direct financial aid to households and businesses, extending unemployment benefits to those who don’t qualify for EI, expanding coverage to those who must self-isolate and aren’t eligible for EI sickness benefits, relief for SMBs, and income support for parents who are unable to...
Mar 30, 2020•17 min•Season 1Ep. 161
3.28 million people in the U.S. filed for unemployment last week. In the half-century that the U.S. government has tracked applications, the most applications filed in a single week had been fewer than 700,000. Numerous countries including the UK, Canada and the US have put financial easing measures in place to help those employees suddenly out of work and employers grappling to handle the new norm. In this HRchat interview, Andi Britt, Vice President Talent & Transformation Europe at IBM ta...
Mar 27, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 160
In episode 159 of the HRchat podcast, we hear from Kerry Brown, VP Workforce Adoption, SAP about the impact of COVID-19 on company culture and managing remote employees. Kerry is known internationally as a talent economy evangelist and thought leader. She previously worked for Baker Hughes, CSR and Coca-Cola Enterprises. Listen to the interview with Kerry Brown and learn: Ways organizations are managing talent remotely during the COVID-19 outbreak Given the huge stresses currently being placed o...
Mar 25, 2020•18 min•Season 1Ep. 158
In this HRchat episode, we hear from Mark Stelzner , Founder/Managing Principal at IA. Mark is a highly sought after voice in the industry and has been featured by the Wall Street Journal, the New York Times, Forbes, CNN and NPR, among others. As Founder and Managing Principal of IA , Mark champions complex HR transformational initiatives; proving the business case, finding best fit providers, and supporting businesses through key steps in the transformational life-cycle. Mark spoke at the recen...
Mar 24, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 158
In this episode, we hear from Sean Hinton, CEO at SkyHive about SkyHive's method of workforce analysis and how it helps HR pros and leaders gain a deeper understanding of labor markets, workforces, and skills. SkyHive is an artificial intelligence technology that employs real-time labor market intelligence to help enterprises build their future workforces through talent acquisition, peer mentorship, career pathways, training & development, data & analytics, and workforce planning. We do ...
Mar 19, 2020•18 min•Season 1Ep. 157
In this HRchat, we'll hear from award-winning international speaker and bestselling author Gregg Brown about driving and managing change within organizations. Gregg is the author of the best-selling book ' Ready... Set... Change Again!: Take Control of Change Before It Takes Control of You '. Gregg travels extensively helping individuals and organizations develop resilience, and ultimately create opportunities to drive positive change that bring results. Gregg works with lots of Fortune 500 comp...
Mar 17, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 156
In this episode, we hear from Josh Borts , Co-founder and Chief Financial Officer at Lighthouse Labs. Lighthouse Labs teaches people to learn to code in 12 weeks and do it in a way that truly prepares students for amazing careers. Lighthouse Labs combines a mentor's community of 60+ full-time developers with an agile curriculum that emphasizes building real software. This has allowed them to achieve a great result for its students: a 93% employment rate for job-seeking graduates within 120 days ...
Mar 12, 2020•18 min•Season 1Ep. 155
In this episode of the HRchat podcast, we'll offer top tips for job seekers. Our guest this time is Catherine Brownlee , President and CEO at CBI. Cat brings over 30 years’ experience in executive search and development, marketing strategies and networking around the globe and across all sectors. Her passion for connecting people and organizations, while nurturing objectives and maintaining focus, is her forte. She is also the author of Cat’s Tips to Get the Job of Your Dreams . We do our best t...
Mar 10, 2020•13 min•Season 1Ep. 154
There's lots of uncertainty around the future workforce and whether AI will replace humans. In this HRchat episode, Bill Banham chats with Alexandra Levit about the exciting future world of work, tomorrow's Human Resources departments, and several uniquely human skills that we should be developing. For the foreseeable future, says Alex, humans want to interact with humans and therefore it is key for HR pros to nurture empathy and interpersonal skills. Alexandra is an author, speaker, consultant,...
Mar 04, 2020•19 min•Season 1Ep. 153
In this episode, we look at how technology is changing the ways employees and HR teams are working and the opportunities available to HR and leaders over the coming years. Our guest is Chris Havrilla. She leads the HR technology and solution provider strategy and research practices for Bersin, Deloitte Consulting LLP—helping to demystify the ever-changing HR Tech landscape for organizations and solution providers. Chris has worked diligently through her career with business and HR leaders—both a...
Mar 02, 2020•22 min•Season 1Ep. 152
