Attracting and retaining your employees has never been as tough as it is right now. Workforce shortages resulting from Covid and the Great Resignation have impacted operations at companies, large and small, across the globe. From April 10th through to April 13th, the SHRM Talent Conference and Expo will bring HR pros and leaders together to strategize and demonstrate new ways to compete in a very competitive labor market. Our guest today is Emily M. Dickens , Chief of Staff, Head of Government A...
Apr 05, 2022•23 min•Season 1Ep. 419
Our guest this time is Dr. Tyrone Smith Jr. , Global Head of People Analytics & Insights at Udemy. Tyrone is responsible for designing and scaling Udemy's first-ever People Analytics function from the ground up. He leads the Global people data and talent management strategy development while partnering with business leaders to drive strategic initiatives to include but not limited to employee sentiment, strategic workforce planning, talent selection, development and performance assessments, ...
Apr 01, 2022•24 min•Season 1Ep. 418
In this HRchat episode, we delve into the psychology of hiring. Listen as Bill's guest offers an analysis of company culture fit and its positive impact on employees - such as levels of productivity or creativity Our guest today is Margarida Rafael . Margarida is originally from Lisbon, Portugal. She moved to Chicago to get her masters and doctorate degrees in clinical psychology. Her clinical experience in administration and development of a variety of psychological tests culminated in a full-t...
Mar 31, 2022•24 min•Season 1Ep. 417
When it comes to achieving your HR and business goals, there are lots of things that can stand in the way. Inefficient processes, piles of paperwork, unreliable partners; when you’re bogged down in chaos - it’s easy to lose sight of your goals. Bill's guest today says he and his team are breaking down those barriers by building the tools and solutions that empower organizations to see goals through to the end. In this HRchat, Bill talks with Joe Du Bey , CEO at Eden Workplace, a company on a mis...
Mar 29, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 416
If you want to keep your best people, the chances are you need to demonstrate that you're investing in their professional development. That's no easy feat in a world that's moving at rapid rates to part or fully remote in a post-pandemic world of work! In this HRchat episode, we hear from Yannis Niebelschütz , Founder & Managing Director at CoachHub , a global talent development platform that enables organizations to create a personalized, measurable and scalable coaching program for the ent...
Mar 25, 2022•21 min•Season 1Ep. 415
Businesses across the US, Canada, UK, and elsewhere are scrambling to increase their workforce as they face historic labor shortages. As employees' attitudes have changed as a result of the pandemic, they're looking for opportunities that provide more flexibility and value. And because the choice remains firmly with the candidate, this means companies have to change their rewards structures, as well. In this HRchat episode, we discuss ways that HR teams and leaders can help attract strong candid...
Mar 24, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 414
In this HRchat episode, we consider some ways that HR is falling short in addressing racial equity issues in the workplace and the changing the focus of healthcare in America from sickness to wellness. We also preview the NAAAHR Conference happening in May. Bill's guest this time is A.J. Ali , Founder & CEO at L.O.V.E. Is The Answer , a 2022 Joseph R. Biden Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award Honoree, U.S. Air Force Service Disabled Veteran, and Lifetime Member & Strategic Partner, N...
Mar 22, 2022•20 min•Season 1Ep. 413
In this episode, Bill Banham talks with Michael G. Cox, Managing Director & Founder at Zag Worx, LLC Michael is a Texas-born and raised recruiter with over 20 years of recruiting experience and several years of IT sales experience. He works with Sales Leadership Executives who are tasked with delivering on a number every single year. He helps them field the best possible teams and get to the level of success that they have committed to achieving. Michael says he leverages his Enterprise Sale...
Mar 20, 2022•20 min•Season 1Ep. 412
Companies lose 100s of billions of dollars in the US, Canada, and elsewhere each year due to disengaged employees, decreased productivity, higher attrition rates, and their negative effect on workplace culture. Generally, when people feel like they have fulfillment in life they show up stronger at work. In this HRchat episode, we look into ways to develop strong company cultures and an even stronger employee-base through an innovative approach to career coaching. Bill's guests are Rod McDermott ...
Mar 18, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 411
In this special cross-over episode, Bill Banham welcomes Chris Bjorling back to the HRchat pod to share his thoughts on ways the Russian invasion of Ukraine will impact the labor market and workforce planning efforts in the US and Canada over the next 3-6 months. Listen as Chris shares his thoughts on: Stock market volatility and a possible new reluctance of companies in North America to invest in talent Why higher salaries are needed to attract candidates/retain staff to compensate for higher c...
Mar 17, 2022•24 min•Season 1Ep. 410
In this HRchat, we talk about the DEI efforts at one of the best-known brands in the US and around the world: UPS Bill's guest this time is Charlene Thomas . Charlene serves as Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer for UPS and is a member of the company’s Executive Leadership Team. Her role signals a significant step forward for UPS as the company strives to create a more inclusive and equitable company. Charlene leads UPS's global diversity, equity and inclusion efforts both internally ...
Mar 15, 2022•18 min•Season 1Ep. 409
In this episode, guest host Roger Thorpe considers issues related to absence management and ways to better communicate wellness initiatives and benefits to employees. Roger's guest is Sandra Grafe , Manager, Disability Management Services at AGS Rehab Solutions. Sandra has been involved with disability management for the past 15 years from which her vast educational pursuits led her towards human health and wellness, completing two bachelor's degrees in Physical Health and Education (Kinesiology...
Mar 13, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 408
In this HRchat episode, we discuss ways to find, hire, and retain top tech talent from around the world. Our returning guest is Ilya Brotzky , CEO and CoFounder of VanHack , a global platform for tech talent looking to get hired anywhere and work from anywhere. Questions Include: Why are software developers and other tech talents so hard to attract and recruit at the moment? Why should firms in Canada and the US look globally to secure top tech talent? What did the pandemic do to widen the avail...
Mar 10, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 407
What we're witnessing in Eastern Europe at the moment is terrifying and painful. As of today, huge swathes of land in the south, north and east of Ukraine have been invaded. Many predict it's only a matter of days before Putin's troops attempt to occupy the Ukrainian capital of Kiev . Our guest today reached out to our editorial team a few days ago and we felt it was imperative to get him on the podcast to share his story with you as soon as possible. Vladimir Gendelman is founder and CEO of Com...
Mar 07, 2022•23 min•Season 1Ep. 406
It has never been harder to find and engage candidates. So how can your employer brand stand out while keeping your budget in check? When it comes to your recruitment sourcing strategy and finding the right candidate, there are several factors to consider. Helping Bill Banham to get to the heart of how to mix AI with other approaches to candidate sourcing is Terry Baker , CEO & President at Pandologic , an AI-enabled recruiting platform. Questions For Terry Include: The Great Resignation is ...
Mar 04, 2022•24 min•Season 1Ep. 405
The pandemic gave employees the time to reflect on their relationship with work and frankly, many weren't happy with what they uncovered. This has led to record numbers of resignations in 2021 and 2022 is set to be more of the same. The Great Resignation has ushered in a massive shift in what people value and what they are willing to tolerate in their work lives. The key reasons driving the great resignation include a reduction in benefits, a worsening work-life balance, a desire to do more fulf...
Mar 03, 2022•31 min•Season 1Ep. 404
Returning to the pod after many years is Joe Britto , psychological coach, interactive consultant, founder of Innate Leaders and author of Six Attributes of a Leadership Mindset . He works with a wide range of business leaders from organizations including non-profits as well as the public and private sectors. His work focuses on creating long-term sustainable change by developing a leadership mindset throughout an organization. Joe's experience in the world of experiential learning, plus his exp...
Mar 01, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 403
Covid-19 accelerated the transformation of the workplace and the role that HR plays in it. The HR department has had to become more strategic since the onset of the pandemic and plays an important role in shaping the New Normal. This comes with a different mindset, new skills, processes, and models. But at the end of the day, HR is still all about the human factor. That's why says today's guest, you should always keep investing in talent. Bill's guest this time is Marc-André Nataf , CEO, Cegid N...
Feb 25, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 402
In this HRchat episode, we will attempt to offer you a glimpse into what it takes to review and revive your company culture. Bill's guest is Melanie Pump , a CFO with a passion for driving cultural change within organizations. She's also the author of the best-selling book, Detox . Melanie says she wrote Detox to help leaders and employees everywhere learn how to truly thrive. Instead of fostering a workplace that magnifies human frailties, Melanie says she can help you discover the strategies a...
Feb 24, 2022•16 min•Season 1Ep. 401
Welcome to this special 400th episode of the HRchat podcast. Launched all the way back in the summer of 2016, it's amazing to think we've hit such a milestone! Bill and the team had planned to take today's 400th episode in a very different direction but, although many countries around the world are optimistically coming out the other side of the Omicron wave, we are currently faced with new and scary challenges. The geopolitical situation in Europe right now is weighing on us all and threatens s...
Feb 22, 2022•23 min•Season 1Ep. 400
In this HRchat we hone in on employee financial wellbeing. Bill Banham is joined by Darius Chehrzad , the Chief Commercial Officer at Paytient , a company focused on helping people better access affordable care. Paytient works with employers, partners, brokers, and health systems to provide a healthier way to pay for out-of-pocket care expenses. Questions Include: How does something like Paytient fit into an employer's benefits offering? What does it mean to say affordability in healthcare has m...
Feb 18, 2022•20 min•Season 1Ep. 399
In this HRchat, we focus on company culture and the concept of 'Culture As a Service'. Bill's guest is Juan Luis Betancourt , CEO at Humantelligence . Juan has previously been named as a Top 100 HR Tech Influencer in HR Executive Magazine. His experience in human capital advising was developed while a partner at Korn/Ferry International and Heidrick & Struggles. Previously, he had a global career as a general manager. Questions Include: Please introduce yourself and tell us a little about Hu...
Feb 17, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 398
In this episode of the HRchat show, we hear from Stephen Shedletzky , Founder, Speaker, Coach with Shed Inspires. Stephen is also one of the inspiring Igniters at Simon Sinek’s ‘Start with Why’ team . Stephen engages with people in meaningful ways so that we can 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. Stephen and Bill Discuss: What i...
Feb 15, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 397
In this HRchat episode, we talk about the employee experience, what's changing in rewards and recognition, and ways to incentivize not just your full-time staff but your contingent workers too! Bill's guest this time is Manoj Agarwal , co-founder of Xoxoday , a company that provides technology infrastructure to enable businesses to automate rewards, incentives & payout processes across the value chain. Manoj is a Computer Science Engineer and brings over 14 years of experience in technology,...
Feb 11, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 396
If you're looking to understand the recruitment landscape during the 2022 installment of The Great Resignation or if you want to up the level of diversity in your organization, this podcast episode is for you. Listen and learn practical techniques and strategies you can use to attract, source, and hire diverse candidates during this unprecedented time of talent mobility. Bill's guest this time is Keirsten Greggs , founder and CEO of TRAP Recruiter LLC, a recruiting consulting and career coaching...
Feb 10, 2022•23 min•Season 1Ep. 395
Our guest today has been ranked as the number one management guru by Business Week, profiled by Fast Company as one of the world’s top 10 creative people in business, a top-five coach in Forbes , and recognized on Thinkers50 Hall of Fame as one of the world’s leading business thinkers. Dave Ulrich has a passion for ideas with impact. Dave and his colleagues at the RBL Group have 30+ years of experience in helping organizations and individuals succeed through HR practices in talent, leadership, a...
Feb 08, 2022•24 min•Season 1Ep. 394
In this episode, we focus on lifelong professional development and DEI best practices. Bill Banham's guests are Terri Hartwell Easter and Susan Brooks from T.H. Easter Consulting LLC , a firm on a mission to offer informed solutions to the toughest human resource management challenges. Questions Include: During our research for this interview, we learned that T.H. Easter Consulting was awarded the 2021 American Business Awards, “Stevie” for its “DE&I Sustainability Framework”, can you tell u...
Feb 04, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 393
In this HRchat episode, we hear from Dr. Sue Haywood , Director, HR Practice and Head People Officer at Business Sherpa Group , a management consulting company serving small and medium-sized businesses across Canada in the areas of HR, Managed Recruitment, Bookkeeping and complimentary Executive Solutions such as executive search and governance. Sue is also an Assistant Professor at the Smith School of Business at Queen’s University. Sue’s career includes service with the Canadian Armed Forces a...
Feb 03, 2022•22 min•Season 1Ep. 392
In this HRchat episode, we consider the stresses money worries can place on our mental and physical health, and we offer tips for HR professionals looking for new financial wellbeing programs. Bill's guest this time is Rebecca Liebman , CEO and co-founder of LearnLux , a provider of workplace financial wellbeing that blends digital planning with access to one-on-one guidance from Certified Financial Planner™️ professionals. As the CEO of LearnLux, Rebecca is on a mission to make financial wellbe...
Feb 01, 2022•21 min•Season 1Ep. 391
In today’s HRchat episode we talk about ways leaders and colleagues can better support folks with a wide range of gender identities and expressions, including people who identify as transgender, gender-nonconforming or non-binary, and much more. Bill's guest this time is Natalie Egan , CEO & Founder of Translator, Inc. , where she and her team are on a mission to scale empathy and equality through technology. Natalie is an openly transgender, B2B software entrepreneur and a recognized though...
Jan 28, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 390
