In this HRchat episode, we hear from Louis Trahan , Founder and Learning Advisor at Last Minute Training and Learngistics . The company helps HR professionals, IT departments, and Learning and Development teams find and book training for their teams. Last Minute Training has over featured 1,000s of publicly scheduled training classes from more than 100 of Canada's top training companies! Questions include: Supporting corporate learning has changed dramatically in the last year, how did Covid aff...
Jun 08, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 302
In HRchat episode 301, we consider the tools and resources needed to ensure successful L&D and workforce planning initiatives. Listen as we also chat about what it takes for HR to foster an environment that successfully elevates employee wellbeing and career development. Bill is joined this time by Phil Harrington , Chairman and CEO and Dr. Spencer Niles , Senior Vice President, Career Planning and Development at Kuder, a career guidance solutions provider. Dr. Niles is also is professor of ...
Jun 03, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 301
We've reached HRchat episode 300! In the 299 episodes preceding this one, Bill Banham and guest hosts such as Tim Baker and Matt Burns have interviewed global experts, leaders, and those in the HR trenches. Guests have been from brands such as NASA, SHRM, Government of Canada, Hacking HR, Ultimate Software, McLean & Company, RecruitingDaily, ADP, SAP, IBM, Deloitte Consulting LLP, Simon Sinek Inc, JDXpert, Constellation Research, Anchor HR, Unilever, JazzHR, Cegid, orgvue, Shopify, Culture S...
Jun 01, 2021•29 min•Season 1Ep. 300
In this HRchat, we delve into ways management consulting, coaching, and leadership development can inspire stakeholders and unlock the potential of systems to drive sustained breakthrough business performance. Bill's guest in episode 298 is Andrew Blum , CEO and Managing Partner at The Trium Group , a management consulting firm that helps the world’s largest organizations plan and execute their most complex transformations involving strategy, leadership, and culture. Andrew is a globally recogni...
May 27, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 299
The last year has completely changed the workforce, especially as so many of us have transitioned to work from home and now are looking to transition back into the office. With so many changes in such a short time, it’s natural that organizational culture would falter. Bill's guest is Dr. Phillip Meade , co-founder of Gallaher Edge. After the 2003 Space Shuttle Columbia explosion, Dr. Meade was among those tasked with revitalizing the culture at the NASA Kennedy Space Center. Listen as Dr. Meade...
May 25, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 298
In this special episode of the pod, Bill Banham chats with InnovateWork East Coast co-host and panel moderator, Laura Tatham . Listen to this shorter-than-normal episode to get the lowdown on the speakers and format of the May 27th free online event. Laura is also Career Development Manager at Flipp and Founder and Coach at Make Waves Coaching. InnovateWork Speakers and Sessions: Jennifer Bouyoukos, EVP, Global HR at Entertainment One - From Workaholic to Well-a-holic - We Have a New Hero Russel...
May 24, 2021•14 min•Season 1Ep. 297
Why is organizational planning and analysis important? Well, most organizations don’t remain the same. Rather, they continuously evolve, and constantly need shaping and finessing in order to perform. Research from orgvue and CEBR found that companies that invest in organizational planning and analysis have a 2x increase in productivity growth. For the U.S. economy; that's potentially worth $100 billion! But, the current method of organizational design is falling behind the needs of the modern-da...
May 21, 2021•18 min•Season 1Ep. 296
In episode 299, we discuss how companies can shift their L&D strategy to one that's 'fully digital'. We will also be discussing how this shift can help close the growing skills gap facing many organizations. Bill's guest is Alex Tosovic, L&D Expert and Head of Product at the Academy to Innovate HR. Having worked in various L&D roles at a number of global organizations, Alex has now shifted to leading the product development at AIHR. He has a passion for digital learning. In particula...
May 20, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 295
In this episode, we look at cool tech to help engage and educate employees and stakeholders. Bill's guest this time is Ilya Spitalnik , CEO and founder of Powtoon. Ilya is a serial entrepreneur and thought leader on “the age of acceleration”. He started his career in banking, culminating in a senior position at Deutsche Bank, where he was directly responsible for launching Deutsche Bank’s first online Foreign Exchange Trading System. Ilya is a passionate growth hacker with an unhealthy obsession...
May 18, 2021•21 min•Season 1Ep. 294
In HRchat episode 293, we discuss employee-centric tech and tracking employees' needs through the current crisis. Bill's guest is Joelle Gargour , Pre-Sales Project Manager at Cegid. With a tendency to question the status quo, she brings new business opportunities to businesses. Specialized in the implementation of technology solutions and the integration of the Cegid HR solution, she brings her expertise of HR needs while guiding an intelligent employee-centric process for the younger generatio...
May 14, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 293
The role of the HR leader was, of course, central to the organizational response to the pandemic. As we continue to crawl out of the mire of Covid and look ahead, the opportunity becomes about helping to reimagine our businesses; preparing and building better resilience against additional future external pressures. So what are the competencies and tools that HR needs to have at their disposal? Where should HR be investing their time and money? How can we maintain company culture and collaboratio...
May 13, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 292
In this HRchat episode, we consider how HR pros and leaders can be at the center of company efforts to address data security concerns. Bill's guest this time is Or Lenchner, CEO at Bright Data, a tech platform on a mission to shine a light on the internet; making it transparent again. Listen to the interview with Or Lenchner and learn: What are the ongoing implications for data security of en masse WFH employees? What can leaders do to define and recognize their most important assets and work to...
May 11, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 291
In HRchat 290, we look at recruiting and onboarding in SMBs. Our guest this time is Pete Lamson , CEO at JazzHR - the recruiting software built to help growing companies exceed their recruiting goals. Listen as Pete and host Bill Banham discuss the impact of the crisis on employees, leaders, and HR pros within SMBs. As some of us slowly start crawling out the other side, hear Pete's predictions for what a stronger future workplace and labor market will look like. Pete has been CEO of JazzHR sinc...
May 07, 2021•23 min•Season 1Ep. 290
On the face of it, product design and HR feel about as far apart as any two aspects of work can be. Yet to the leaders of intelliHR, an innovator in the HR space, there’s a method that’s emerged from product design that can inform and improve HR processes. That tool is called design thinking and it’s almost-purpose built to facilitate change in HR process. In this HRchat we'll delve into design thinking transformation. Bill's guest this time is Glenn Donaldson , Chief Customer Officer, and Presi...
May 06, 2021•19 min•Season 1Ep. 289
In episode 288 of the HRchat pod, we explore why CEOs should embrace their inner HR person and the benefits of doing so. Bill's guest is Janice Sutherland , Founder and CEO at This Woman Can and a recent InnovateWork Caribbean speaker. Described as an “ exceptional career coach ” and “ fearless women's leadership advocate ,” Janice is CEO of this awarding leadership and personal development consultancy. Passionate about supporting the next generation of female leaders, she works with companies t...
May 04, 2021•18 min•Season 1Ep. 288
In this HRchat, we talk about retaining top talent and the evolution of performance management. Bill's guest is Harrison Kim , CEO at Pavestep , a performance management solution designed to help companies develop and motivate their people with continuous feedback, goal management, and flexible reviews. Harrison is a former McKinsey consultant and private equity investor in the human capital management sector. He founded Pavestep to help executives and managers develop, motivate, and understand ...
Apr 30, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 287
Matt Charney , new Head of Industry and Product Marketing at SmartRecruiters and partner in RecruitingDaily is the guest in episode 286. Listen as Matt shares tips for HR leaders looking to hire contingent workers. Matt also offers his ideas about what hiring gig workers says about a brand and he talks about the improvements made to the talent tech stack over the past year to ensure the long-term success of remote hiring. Matt is one of the top experts in the world when it comes to talent and te...
Apr 29, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 286
In this special episode of the HRchat show, Bill Banham welcomes back Christopher Bjorling , President at Fidello Inc, a consulting and services firm specializing in improving human performance. Listen as Chris and Bill reflect on ways the Covid crisis impacted Performance Management and chat about a new performance-focused podcast series, produced by The HR Gazette team, coming out later in 2021. For over 30 years Chris has led Fidello in creating unique talent management solutions. Through the...
Apr 27, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 285
The contingent workforce industry represents over $4.5 trillion in annual spend globally . With double-digit percentage of waste every year, it is one of the largest spend optimization opportunities across the enterprise. In this episode, we discuss the rise and rise of the contingent workforce and ways to help bigger businesses get it right. Our guest is Hans Dau , CEO of The Mitchell Madison Group (MMG), a global management consulting firm focused on improving financial and operating performan...
Apr 23, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 284
While in some places around the world there seems to be light at the end of the tunnel, for numerous others, the Covid restrictions very much continue to impact their family and work lives on a daily basis. Bill's returning guest is Chris Lee , VP of Communications at Gallagher . In addition to working with employers across Canada on their employee communication strategies, Chris Lee is a board director, mentor, speaker, and long-time friend of The HR Gazette. Listen as we discuss supporting emp...
Apr 22, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 283
In this HRchat interview, we delve into practical, research-based advice on how to create a culture by design. Bill Banham's guest is David Sturt, Executive Vice President at O.C. Tanner , a $500+ million global recognition and workplace culture company offering a suite of employee experience apps and solutions that connect people to purpose, accomplishment, and one another. Listen and learn why traditional ways of managing have finally been put to rest as a result of the Covid crisis, and how f...
Apr 20, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 282
In this HRchat interview, we talk about why total reward data is an important resource for organizations trying to respond to the impact of Covid-19 as we consider some recent findings that suggest a new focus needs to be given to the roll-out of automation and digitization of reward management. Bill's guest this time is Ken Charman , CEO at uFlexReward, an HR and rewards data platform that collates all costs to do with employees (salary, pension, bonus, shares, etc) into one real-time platform....
Apr 16, 2021•31 min•Season 1Ep. 281
In HRchat episode 280 we talk about how the goals and operations of HR departments changed as a result of the pandemic. We'll also look at ways working from home caused challenges to hiring and onboarding processes. Bill's guest this time is Pauline James, Founder and CEO of Anchor HR Services , a firm on a mission to help organizations with implementing the solutions required to drive a great employee experience and business results during changing times. Listen and get Pauline's take on: How h...
Apr 15, 2021•21 min•Season 1Ep. 280
In this HRchat episode, we consider how to create and maintain a company culture that rocks. Bill's guest this time is Jim Knight , keynote speaker, facilitator, Founder at Knight Speaker , and influencer in the culture space. A training and development veteran of 30+ years, Jim facilitates on a variety of topics, including amping up organizational culture, world-class differentiated service, building rock star teams and leadership. Along with his business partner, Brant Menswar , Jim hosts a we...
Apr 13, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 279
Data integration and the future of the cloud is a critical cybersecurity conversation HR and leaders need to have. According to Gartner, by 2024, 30% of digital businesses will mandate DNA storage trials , addressing the exponential growth of data poised to overwhelm existing storage technology. People are collecting exponential amounts of data, significantly more than ever collected before. With an increase in security perimeters transitioning to a borderless enterprise model, the security conv...
Apr 09, 2021•21 min•Season 1Ep. 278
In HRchat episode 277, we consider a software insider’s point of view on how to get from concept to commercialization. Listen too, as we consider how has the pandemic has forced tech vendors, vying to get business with enterprise-level clients, to adapt. Bill's guest this time is Ray Wang , Principal Analyst & Founder at Constellation Research . Ray is a keynote speaker, research analyst, futurist, and industry commentator. Ray has appeared in media outlets such as the Wall Street Journal, F...
Apr 08, 2021•15 min•Season 1Ep. 277
Businesses can’t afford to put capability building on hold during the pandemic. Whether the effort is reskilling at the business-unit level or a company-wide aspirational transformation, companies can’t just hit the pause button on critical workplace learning. Digital and virtual learning programs were already on the rise before COVID-19 struck, and, as a result of Covid restrictions, we've seen a big jump in the adoption of e-learning programs. Beyond tactical steps, there are strategic measure...
Apr 06, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 276
In this lighthearted HRchat episode, we embrace the essence of April Fool's Day by having some fun and talking about the power of play in the workplace. Our guest is Gary Ware , TEDx Speaker, Facilitator, Coach, and Founder at Breakthrough Play . Gary Ware is a self-proclaimed creativity catalyst helping people reach their potential using the power of play. A sought-after facilitator, TEDx speaker, and Founder of Breakthrough Play, Gary combines his passion for improv theatre with over a decade ...
Apr 01, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 275
In HRchat 274, we talk about learning leadership lessons through adversity and how to tap into your “firm yet kind” side. Bill's guest this time is Laila Tarraf , Chief People Officer at Allbirds , a global footwear and apparel brand on a mission to show the fashion industry why it needs to focus less on flash and more on thoughtfulness. In addition to being CPO at AllBirds, Leila is a trusted advisor to entrepreneurs and investors, a regular guest lecturer at Berkeley Law School, and most recen...
Mar 30, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 274
The pandemic has forced most of us to work differently. HR leaders and hiring managers had to pivot and adjust to the new norms and, as part of that, switch up how they design job descriptions to reflect the changes in working conditions, essential functions, physical demands, and the expectations of candidates. In this HRchat, we hear from Don Berman , Co-Founder and VP of Sales, Marketing, and Partners at JDXpert , the web-based solution that allows users to bring structure and efficiencies to...
Mar 26, 2021•21 min•Season 1Ep. 273
