In this episode of the HRchat show, we’ll be talking about the role of the employer brand in 2023 and ways to maximize your company's chances of standing out from the competition. Joining Bill Banham on the show are Japneet Gill and Stacy Parker from Toronto-based Blu Ivy Group . Questions For Stacy and Japneet Include: Let's start with ensuring that we are all on the same page about an employer brand. How does Blu Ivy define it? Why is employer branding an essential part of the culture strategy...
Feb 09, 2023•30 min•Season 1Ep. 539
Global technology-focused investment bank Drake Star recently released the Talent Acquisition Software Report , which provides an in-depth analysis of the industry’s year-to-date M&A and funding activity, share price movements and sector valuations, as well as key industry news and emerging trends. According to the report, M&A activity in the talent acquisition software industry remained strong in 2022 despite economic concerns, driven by product expansions, private equity investment, an...
Feb 07, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 538
In this episode of the HRchat show, we consider ways to streamline everything from recruitment to retirement and where tech will fit in over the next few years. The guest this time is Prashant Khambekar , SVP at Harbinger Group , a global technology company that builds products and solutions aiming to transform the way people work and learn. For 30 years, the firm has been innovating alongside organizations that are in the people business – serving the Human Resources, eLearning, Digital Publish...
Feb 03, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 537
Our guest this time is Andrew Graft , Vice President of Corporate Marketing at Access Development and Access Perks , a company committed to making the workplace a better place through its network of exclusive discounts from over 1 million of the world’s best brands. Andrew's responsibilities include overseeing the company's B2B, B2C, and loyalty marketing efforts, growing company revenue and generating new business leads, driving product sales and web traffic, and providing marketing support ser...
Feb 02, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 536
Our guest this time is Rita Sookrit , Canada Learning Lead at Hemsley Fraser . Rita is a globally-experienced L&D leader. Skilled in aligning business goals with L&D strategy, she helps companies implement innovative solutions using technology, tools, and frameworks. She also combines business acumen with portfolio skills to build trust, align stakeholders, tackle challenges, and inspire creativity for workplace learning. Questions For Rita Include: Tell us about Hemsley Fraser Group's a...
Jan 31, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 535
In this employee wellbeing-focused episode of the HRchat show, Bill Banham talks with Cole Egger , co-founder and CEO of Kindly Human . In his role, Cole leads the company’s vision to provide 24/7 empathy, privacy, and support for millions of people who need to feel heard. Through his own personal journey serving as a stem cell donor for his father who battled cancer for 5 years, Cole found that he needed to talk with someone who understood his situation more than someone with a specific degree....
Jan 27, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 534
Joining Bill Banham in this episode are David Cartlidge , Managing Director, and Jamie Keeling , Sales Director at My Staff Shop, a company specializing in creating tailored employee benefits and rewards & recognition via their Platform. Based in Shrewsbury, UK, My Staff Shop provides employees with exclusive deals and discounts, free financial advice, and saving tips to suit every situation. David, Jamie and the team pride themselves on their friendly and collaborative way of working, putti...
Jan 26, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 533
Our guest this time is Larysa Grant , a Breaking Barriers Program Coordinator at Times Change Women’s Employment Service , a non-profit helping women find meaningful employment. Larysa loves helping people grow in their professions and use their talents to the fullest. At Breaking Barriers, she helps women remove barriers to entering the jobs they like. She also offers training, consulting, and coaching for small - and medium-sized businesses in diversity, inclusion, leadership development and c...
Jan 24, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 532
In this HRchat, we consider ways HR leaders can scale 'people-first' company culture when so many new barriers exist. Listen too, as we discuss ways to support the mental wellbeing of employees through a potentially difficult 2023. Our returning guest is Kim Tabac , Principal Consultant at Kim Tabac Human Resources , a company helping businesses big and small across North America to leverage their number one asset: their people. Kim has 20+ years of experience designing and executing People &...
Jan 23, 2023•29 min•Season 1Ep. 531
In this episode of the HRchat show, we talk about the connections between the HR and Marketing departments. Our guest today is Ron Tite , Founder & Chief Creative Officer at Church + State . An entrepreneur, speaker, and best-selling author, Ron Tite has always blurred the lines between art and commerce. He has been an award-winning advertising writer and Creative Director for some of the world’s most respected brands including Air France, DoorDash, Google, Intel, Microsoft, Volvo, Walmart, ...
Jan 19, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 530
The returning guest in HRchat 529 is Matt Charney , Talent Acquisition Practice Leader at HR.com and former Executive Editor at RecruitingDaily. We are big fans of Matt; not only is he a leading global expert and influencer in the talent and technology space, he’s also an authentic and warm pro! Matt has extensive expertise within the recruiting and HR technology industries, with nearly 20 years of marketing leadership experience at global talent organizations such as Monster Worldwide, Cornerst...
Jan 17, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 529
In this HRchat, we welcome Ben Eubanks back to the show. Ben is an HR analyst, author, fellow podcaster, and Chief Research Officer at Lighthouse Research & Advisory. As a human capital management industry analyst, Ben helps companies and vendors with strategy, content, and more. He has been a speaker for over a decade at events such as the SHRM Annual Conference, ATD TechKnowledge, and the HR Technology Conference. Previously, Ben worked as an "in-the-trenches leader in the HR field" within...
Jan 16, 2023•21 min•Ep. 528
Our guest this time is Kees de Vos , Chief Product Officer at Beekeeper . Kees has twenty years of leadership experience across the digital technology landscape. His experience spans product strategy & management, professional services and customer success, having led these disciplines at global, class-leading software (SaaS), services and high-end consultancy providers. After working globally with leading brands and retailers to develop and implement their digital strategies (incl. Walmart,...
Jan 13, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 527
In this episode of the HRchat show, we look at the role of employer branding in 2023; what it means today, and how it makes an impact. Listen as we discuss ways larger companies with distributed workforces are investing in employer branding efforts to improve recruiting, retention, and engagement rates. Bill's guest this time is Eric Harris , CEO of MindHandle and Communications Professor at Texas Christian University Neely School for Executive Education. With the goal of making employees feel g...
Jan 12, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 526
The HRchat guest this time is Dawn Klinghoffer , Vice President of the HR Business Insights team at Microsoft . Her responsibilities include advanced people analytics & research for Microsoft’s business units globally including ownership of the employee listening systems, as well as analytics and reporting support for HR programs, including Global Diversity & Inclusion, Global HR Services, Talent Management, and Learning & Development. The team’s work has been published in HBR, NY Ti...
Jan 10, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 525
In this episode, we consider some of the key HR trends for 2023 and ask if skills are more important than experience. The guest this time is Tom Haak , Founder of the HR Trend Institute . Widely regarded as one of the world's most influential HR thinkers, Tom Haak has worked in senior HR positions at Arcadis, Fugro, KPMG, Aon, and Philips Electronics. Through his insights and expertise, Tom helps organizations navigate the constantly evolving HR landscape and stay ahead of the latest trends. In ...
Jan 09, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 524
Welcome to the first episode of the HRchat podcast of 2023! It's a new year which means fresh opportunities to engage employees and inspire higher performance. Joining Bill on this episode is Chris Bjorling. Chris is President at Fidello, co-host of the People and Performance Podcast, and Associate Editor at the HR Gazette. Questions for Chris: We are releasing this episode at the tail end of the holiday period, a time we all give thanks. In your work and personal lives, what are you most gratef...
Jan 03, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 523
In this episode of the HRchat podcast, we look back on a busy and successful 2022 HR events calendar. Bill's guest is Dan Hunter , Founder of Workzinga , is a job search and hiring platform emphasizing company culture fit very, very active at events and spreading their message through lots of channels including a bunch of episodes on the HRchjat pod! Dan is a lifelong entrepreneur with a passion for developing and mentoring leaders. Before Workzinga, Dan managed revenue cycle operations for Smil...
Dec 22, 2022•24 min•Season 1Ep. 522
Our guest this time is Lou Chiu , Culture and Relationships Coach and Consultant at Lou Chiu Coaching and Consultancy. Lou is also a speaker at DisruptHR Norwich on Jan 11. As an existentialist coach, Lou works with clients to better understand their identities and values and their impact on their relationships and work. She specializes in supporting and developing allyship for individuals and communities looking for long-term, sustainable and systemic change. Questions For Lou Include: What is ...
Dec 19, 2022•17 min•Season 1Ep. 521
Our guest this time is Dr. Toni Best , Chief Human Performance Officer at Aduro , a leading SaaS provider of corporate wellness solutions. Toni is on a mission to help people be the most expansive, best version of themselves which benefits employees and employers alike. Toni's team says her " Let’s make the workplace more human, shall we? ” approach represents the leadership style she brings to Aduro, a company that she co-founded. For several years, Aduro has been named to the Inc. 5000 list of...
Dec 15, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 520
In this episode of the HRchat show, we consider ways to attract and engage hourly workers. Bill Banham's guest is Sean Behr , CEO at Fountain , a high-volume hiring platform that empowers companies with an hourly workforce to streamline and scale their recruiting operations across the globe. Questions For Sean Include: Please introduce yourself and tell us about the mission of Fountain What industries are dominated by hourly workers? Retail but also sectors such as Contact centers The idea of ea...
Dec 14, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 519
In this episode, we consider how to build and recognize a global workforce. We also discuss ways to support the mental wellbeing of employees around the globe. Our guest is Laura Maffucci , Senior Director of Global Total Rewards, HRIS & People Operations at G-P , a company helping organizations to hire in more than 180 countries within days, and without the need to set up costly international subsidiaries. In her role, Laura is responsible for the planning, development, and implementation o...
Dec 13, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 518
People often reference an integrated world of work, but what exactly is a globalized workforce? In HRchat episode 517, we ask: Does a company need to be global to be competitive? What key factors should be kept in mind when an organization considers expanding into new markets? In terms of HR processes, payroll, and local compliance, what do expanding companies often get wrong? Our guest to help navigate the choppy waterways of international business is Rick Hammell , founder and CEO of Atlas and...
Dec 09, 2022•20 min•Season 1Ep. 517
Feel like you're a job hopper? You're not alone! Turns out job hopping — and switching fields — are about to become the reality for most of us, says today's HRchat guest. Joining Bill is education and workforce strategist Dr. Michelle Weise . Michelle is the author of Long-Life Learning: Preparing for Jobs that Don’t Even Exist Yet (Wiley, 2021). Her book was awarded the 2021 Phillip E. Frandson Award for Literature by UPCEA (University Professional and Continuing Education Association), recogni...
Dec 06, 2022•17 min•Season 1Ep. 516
Our guest today is George Dolatly , President and Co-Founder at ImpactWayv , an impact-driven social media company offering a new app that serves as a digital marketplace for corporations, non-profits, NGOs, and individuals to come together to engage, inspire, and collaborate on social impact. ImpactWayv can also be a great tool for companies to showcase their CSR initiatives and a barometer by which the public can hold companies accountable. Questions Include: Can you give us a brief overview o...
Dec 02, 2022•27 min•Season 1Ep. 515
In this HRchat episode, we delve into what constitutes robust AI management, how we can be more ethical with our use of AI-powered recruitment tech, and ask: Is it enough to audit recruitment algorithms for bias? Our guest this time is Emre Kazim , co-founder of Holistic AI , a company helping businesses to adopt and scale AI with confidence. Holistic AI is focused on providing a Platform-as-a-Service solution to organizations that want to harness AI ethically & safely. It services many larg...
Dec 01, 2022•24 min•Season 1Ep. 514
The world of work has changed enormously over the past few years. It’s hard to keep pace and harder still to find forums that can help us get ahead. MoveFwd , happening in May 2023, is an event for people leaders to be inspired to harness change, adapt, and move forward to create a better world of work for everyone. This special event-focused edition of the HRchat show will offer a preview of the event series that was officially announced today. We mix up the episode format this time by inviting...
Nov 30, 2022•22 min•Season 1Ep. 513
In this HRchat, we'll talk about the future of work and we'll ask: why is payroll so hard to get right? Our guest this time is Anita Lettink , an international keynote speaker, advisor and author. After a global career in HR and payroll consulting and outsourcing, she started her own business to help CHROs and their teams understand how work is changing and what they can do to prepare their employees and companies to thrive. Anita has been recognized as a Top 25 Global Thought Leader on the Futu...
Nov 28, 2022•15 min•Season 1Ep. 512
In this HRchat episode, we ask: why can HR software implementation be painful and how can we make things better? Bill Banham's guest this time is Bonnie Tinder . Bonnie was named a “Top 100 HR Tech Influencer in 2022” by HR Executive Magazine . For over 25 years, she has worked with top Software companies leading implementation, marketing and sales initiatives. Questions Include: Why is HR software implementation so painful? Why do implementations fail to deliver results almost 50% of the time? ...
Nov 23, 2022•22 min•Season 1Ep. 511
In this episode, we consider what it takes for companies to retain their best people. Listen too, as we talk about ways to help leaders create a more engaging company culture. Bill Banham 's guest this time is Eren Ikiz , Founder of Improva Inc , a leadership development, talent management, and coaching company. Improva offers development centers, talent mappings, a corporate academy, and coaching solutions to help companies manage, develop and retain their best people. Questions For Eren Includ...
Nov 18, 2022•23 min•Season 1Ep. 510
