In this HRchat episode, Bill Banham is joined by Jason Mundy , VP of Marketing at Qstream , the leading enterprise microlearning and knowledge reinforcement solution proven by science and in practice to boost learner performance. Questions Include: What is microlearning? Based on the findings from the 2022 Workplace Learning Report, how effective are current workplace learning programs? Where must more work be done to make them more effective and efficient? How important are workplace learning p...
Sep 02, 2022•24 min•Season 1Ep. 479
If you’re a business leader, you’re legally obliged to optimize your strategy and resources to maximize shareholder return. This may lead you to assume that it’s not your responsibility, or in your best interest, to care about the environment, social, and governance issues (ESG). But, actually, making ESG a part of your business strategy can unlock growth opportunities, reduce costs, and future-proof your brand in the eyes of an increasingly conscious public. Listen to this HRchat episode to lea...
Sep 01, 2022•22 min•Season 1Ep. 478
Our guest today is Andrew Johnson , Editor of Inside CHRO magazine - the quarterly publication for Chief Human Resources Officers and HR leaders. In his role as Editor, Andrew gets unique access to the experiences faced by leaders in Human Capital Management as they navigate an increasingly complex world of work. The role of the CHRO has never been more critical and Andrew gets a front-row seat on the challenges these leaders face. Recent Inside CHRO interviews have included best-selling author ...
Aug 30, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 477
In this episode, we ask: once we have all our basic analytics in place, how can we continue to improve decision-making? Listen too, as we preview the upcoming AGILITY REIMAGED Summit in beautiful downtown Toronto on Sept 14th Joining guest host Pauline James on the show is David Creelman , CEO at Creelman Research. David provides training and consulting on how managers can use analytics (rather than “do” analytics) and is a recognized thought leader in people management and a Fellow of the Centr...
Aug 26, 2022•24 min•Season 1Ep. 476
In HRchat episode 475, we ask what did the Great Resignation do to place extra emphasis on the need to keep employees happy? Listen too as we consider some lessons businesses can take from good customer experience to improve the employee experience. Our guest today is Lila Nazef , Vice President of Sales & Marketing (North America) at Neocase, a pioneering Saas platform for automating HR Service Delivery. Questions For Lila Include: What are some emerging trends within technology that you ar...
Aug 25, 2022•24 min•Season 1Ep. 475
In HRchat episode 474, we ask ' what does DEI look like within the workplace and what strategies should be in place? ' Our guest this time is Dejannae Lang Research Analyst, Doctoral Student, Associate Consultant, and Industrial and Organizational Psychologist at Workzinga . Questions Include: Why join the dedicated science team at Workzinga? What's the role? How does it help HR, Talent pros, and leaders? You're new to the company, talk about the culture fit between you and Workzinga. From your ...
Aug 22, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 474
The U.S. has witnessed unprecedented increases in job openings and, subsequently, a tight labor market. The economy saw a sharp post-Covid recovery last year, however, in recent months, high inflation and ensuing policy tightening has lowered growth forecasts and caused many to expect a fall in the creation of jobs. Indeed, the economy contracted at an annual rate of 0.9% in the three months to July. Yet July also saw 528,000 new jobs as the unemployment rate fell to 3.5%! So what's going on? Sh...
Aug 19, 2022•24 min•Season 1Ep. 473
In this special crossover episode Bill welcomes Chris Bjorling back to the HRchat podcast. Chris is President at Fidello, co-host of the People and Performance Podcast, and Associate Editor at the HR Gazette. Listen as Bill and Chris reflect on their recent experiences at #SHRM22 and preview what listeners can expect from the new season of the popular People and Performance Podcast . Questions For Chris Include: Can you take a few minutes and share some of the conversations you enjoyed at the SH...
Aug 17, 2022•21 min•Season 1Ep. 472
Our returning guest today is Mervyn Dinnen , analyst, influencer, author, and commentator on HR, Talent and WorkTech trends. Based in London, UK, he partners with HR and Recruitment technology businesses to create thought leadership reports that document the emerging trends impacting the hiring, retention, development and engagement of talent. Mervyn is an International Keynote Speaker and for the last several years has been recognized as a Top 100 Global Influencer in HR Technology, and has bee...
Aug 16, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 471
Our guest today is Rob Friday , HBA, Managing Principal at Predictive Success. Rob is an entrepreneur, best-selling author, international keynote speaker and Talent Optimization advisor based in Toronto Canada. As a Managing Principle with Predictive Success , Rob works with organizations to optimize hiring and team performance with the Predictive Index. Rob has published a book entitled, Talent Optimizer: Why some companies always get great people . Rob will also be speaking at the AGILITY REIM...
Aug 12, 2022•20 min•Season 1Ep. 470
In this episode of the HRchat podcast, we consider culture, innovation, insight, and business transformation in the context of event production and inspiring leaders. The guest today is Janet Dell , President and COO of Freeman, a global and award-winning leader in executive events production. Janet is no stranger to unifying teams while bringing together some of the most creative live events across the country for clients that include Dell, MTV, and Forbes. Her company has produced some of the ...
Aug 11, 2022•21 min•Season 1Ep. 469
In this HRchat we discuss ways a comprehensive recruitment funnel can be beneficial to acquiring top talent. Listen too, as we offer some tips for those looking to shake up their employer branding efforts. Our guest today is Luke Switkowski , CEO and Founder of Kognitiv , a company offering Workday consulting and professional support. As one of the founders of Kognitiv, Luke understands that going live with Kognitiv’s new system is just the first step in a long partnership with Workday and its e...
Aug 09, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 468
In this HRchat episode, Bill talks with Ashley Hale , HR Director at Flaherty Sensabaugh Bonasso PLLC and President of the Charleston WV SHRM chapter. Listen as Ashley shares some of her experiences as an HR professional over the past few difficult years. Ashley also offers some of her highlights from the recent SHRM Annual conference in New Orleans. Ashley manages the people function of the firm, focusing attention on employee relations, recruitment, and overall HR strategy related to the busin...
Aug 05, 2022•16 min•Season 1Ep. 467
Emotional Intelligence impacts workplace performance, leadership effectiveness, retention, engagement, sales, customer service, resilience, and teamwork - all outcomes that organizations are continually striving to hire for and develop. It is a measurement of our ability to recognize, respond to, and cope with emotions. While traditional corporate training programs tend to focus on hard skills, teaching employees emotional intelligence is equally important. A recent report on the subject, publis...
Aug 04, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 466
Our guest today is Tara Favors , Executive Vice President and Chief Human Resources Officer at Mutual of America Financial Group . Tara is responsible for HR strategy, including talent acquisition, development, and retention; diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI); organizational learning; compensation programs; all aspects of employee benefits; and the development of a hybrid employee work policy. She works closely with the Executive Committee as they implement their transformational business i...
Aug 02, 2022•17 min•Season 1Ep. 465
In this episode of the HRchat show, we'll be talking about skills-based hiring and new technologies that help recruiters save time and refocus efforts. Bill's guest today is Dina Bayasanova, Co-Founder and CEO of PitchMe, a skills-based talent marketplace. Questions For Dina Include: Let's discuss ways to find the right candidate for the job and what to take into account. There's a helpful post on your blog called: 8 steps to picking the right candidates for the job. Can you take 2-3 minutes and...
Jul 29, 2022•19 min•Season 1Ep. 464
In this HRchat we focus on data-driven recruiting. Listen as we talk about programmatic job ads, how 'stack creep' is a product of HR analytics and process automation, and why many Talent Acquisition pros still struggle to establish a common data set and fluid data sharing. Bill's guest today is Doug Shonrock , Business Unit Director at Joveo , a platform helping businesses to buy, manage, and track recruitment media to attract and hire the most relevant applicants on time, and within budget. Do...
Jul 28, 2022•24 min•Season 1Ep. 463
Divorce costs companies, and state and federal governments over $300 billion dollars each year. Since the start of Covid-19, divorce filings are up substantially, and the stressors keep building. A divorcing employee loses their productivity by ways of absences, errors, distractions, and presenteeism, and it’s likely costing your company more than they know. Bill's guest today is Vicky Townsend , President and Founder at Divorce Right, Inc. Listen as Vicky shares the signs an employee may be goi...
Jul 26, 2022•24 min•Season 1Ep. 462
In this HRchat episode, we look at employee engagement and, specifically, the importance of benefits when building, and nurturing your employer brand. Bill's guest this time is Lyle Griffin , President at Selerix Systems . Since co-founding Selerix in 2002, Lyle has helped establish the company as a leading provider of benefits administration technology - used by more than 10 million employees - and a trusted partner to employers, carriers, and brokers. Prior to Selerix, Lyle held leadership pos...
Jul 21, 2022•24 min•Season 1Ep. 461
In episode 460 of the HRchat podcast, we consider how organizations measure diversity and how it can impact the employer brand. Our guest today is Janet M. Stovall , Global Head of DEI at the NeuroLeadership Institute, a global neuroscience-backed consultancy advising companies including Boeing, Microsoft, Netflix, and Zoom on DEI and workplace culture. Questions include: Why do you say components of DEI are subjective? How are organizations currently measuring diversity, how should they, and ho...
Jul 19, 2022•19 min•Season 1Ep. 460
In this HRchat episode, we look at some key considerations for cross-border benefits plus the legacy left by the pandemic on cross-border teams. Bill's guest this time is Gianna Ricciardi , Co-Founder and Practice Leader at Vita Assure , a company that specializes in employee benefits brokerage and consulting, group insurance plans, group retirement savings plans, benefits administration outsourcing, disability and ability management, wellness programs, chronic care management, prescription drug...
Jul 15, 2022•18 min•Season 1Ep. 459
As the world continues to move away from a traditional office environment and toward a hybrid model or deskless/on-demand formats, employers need to find new ways to train and optimize their workforce to foster long-term engagement, motivation, and retention. In this HRchat episode, we look at this shift and consider tech that can deliver better business results by helping non-desk workers stay informed, connected, and engaged at work. Bill's guests this time are Amir Nehemia, CEO & Co-Found...
Jul 14, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 458
In this episode, we focus on what's working in the world of talent sourcing and candidate attraction. Bill's guest is Karen Azulai , a self-described "multi-disciplinarian and forward-thinking professional who operates at the intersection of talent sourcing and recruitment technologies". Questions For Karen Include: What makes a person good at sourcing talent? What about a good recruiter? What are those intrinsic qualities/skills? What advice would you have for folks thinking of moving into sour...
Jul 12, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 457
Our guest today is John Tabb , Co-Founder & CEO at Questis Inc. The Questis platform is an all-in-one financial benefit solution powered by data-driven technology to provide personalized and prescriptive financial coaching. Questions For John Include: Talk about the mission of Questis and how is helps HR pros and leaders Questis was named Best Startup by HackerNoon & The Tech Tribune. What does that say about the company and mission? Tell me about the Financial Wellness landscape. What t...
Jul 08, 2022•24 min•Season 1Ep. 456
Bill's guest today is Fadzlun Sapandi , EVP Global Human Resource at DHL Express . Listen as they discuss the story of leaders and employees at DHL during the pandemic and ways the company is striving to engage it's 100,000+ employee base over the coming years. Based in the Cologne-Bonn region of Germany, Fadzlun has been with DHL for 18+ years and held various leadership roles with the purpose of connecting people, and improving lives to create a better workplace for all. Throughout her career,...
Jul 07, 2022•22 min•Season 1Ep. 455
In HRchat episode 454 , we focus on employee appraisals. Bill's guest is Lucinda Carney , Founder and CEO of Actus Performance Management Software which was launched in 2009 and has over 70,000 users across the globe. Questions For Lucinda Include: Why are appraisals so unpopular? Are appraisals relevant still necessary? What are the alternatives to the traditional annual appraisal? How do Gen Zers and Millennials want to be measured? Is it different to other generations in the workplace? You ar...
Jul 05, 2022•19 min•Season 1Ep. 454
Bill's guest in episode 453 is Adam Posner , Founder and President at NHP Talent Group & Probably Nothing Talent. Adam is also the host of the top global career podcast, ThePOZcast - showcasing experts to help you harness your inner tenacity to drive your life and career forward. He has produced and aired over 200 episodes with top guests like Gary Vaynerchuk, Grant Cardone, Kara Goldin, and Tucker Max to name a few. Adam will also be a speaker at the July 6th DisruptHR London event in Mayfa...
Jun 30, 2022•18 min•Season 1Ep. 453
Bill Banham's guest today is Martin Blinder , Founder and CEO at Tictrac , a leading Digital Health platform that empowers people through their data. Martin has been named among the 15 most influential in Digital Health, and he's been featured in Wired, NYT, BBC, CNBC, Fortune, Mashable, the Wall Street Journal, and many other media outlets. Questions For Martin Include: How can wellbeing technologies help employers to better identify employee needs ? How can wellbeing tech like Tictrac help to ...
Jun 28, 2022•29 min•Season 1Ep. 452
In HRchat episode 451, we consider what organizations need to know to cultivate a workplace that not only retains women employees but empowers their success. The pandemic now feels endemic and companies want employees back in the office. Today's guest says that, when it comes to a preference in returning to the office, opinions seem to be directly tied to age. Bill Banham is joined by Caroline Dettman , Founding Partner at Have Her Back , a DEI consultancy listed among Fast Company’s World’s 50 ...
Jun 24, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 451
Today's guest is J.T. O'Donnell , CEO of Work It Daily, an online platform dedicated to helping people solve their biggest career problems. She has more than 15 years of experience in HR, recruiting, and career coaching. J.T. loves helping people overcome career & job search challenges to find professional happiness on their own terms. Her latest book is called Awakening Your Inner Workplace Renegade: 7 New Rules for Transforming Your Career & Finding Your Professional Purpose . Question...
Jun 21, 2022•34 min•Season 1Ep. 450
