In this HRchat episode, we discuss how to equip leaders with the knowledge needed to construct an organization where people are recognized as the primary driving force behind business success. The guest this time is Roza Szafranek , Founder & CEO of HR Hints , an HR boutique operating on a subscription model. Roza is an HR expert with psychological and managerial experience who has led tech companies from early startup through exit. Roza is also the author of Culturivy: The Power of Changing...
Nov 27, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 653
In the second episode of our new AI-focused series, guest hosts Pauline James and David Creelman investigate some key ways that large HR vendors are utilizing new forms of AI. Joining David and Pauline this time are Mike Bollinger, Ben Zweig, and Jarik Conrad. Mike Bollinger is an accomplished executive with 20 years of industry experience. He has deep technology and HCM domain skills including strategic workforce planning, communications, change management, team building, business case developm...
Nov 26, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 652
In this episode, we talk about ways to develop and enhance career websites. Bill's guest this time is Jim Taylor , Managing Director of HappyDance, a Ph.Creative company. HappyDance is an enterprise careers site platform with a mission to elevate your employer brand at every turn! Jim is a digital innovator specializing in careers sites. Jim says his "true passion lies in discovering ingenious ways to optimize career site performance, enriching candidate experiences, and crafting stunning platfo...
Nov 21, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 651
In this episode, Bill Banham talks with Jim Stroud about whether or not AI will replace recruiters. Listen as Jim offers his take on what functions of recruitment will and will not be replaced by the bots. Jim is the author of 5 HR-related books, producer of the YouTube series - "The Jim Stroud Show," and producer of "The Jim Stroud Podcast." He is also the creative mind behind "The Recruiting Life," a comic strip and newsletter about the world of work. More details highlighting his career, medi...
Nov 20, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 650
In the first of a special mini-series focused on AI in the workplace, guest hosts Pauline James and David Creelman ask "w hat exactly is AI all about and where is it heading ?" Joining Pauline and David on the podcast is Avi Goldfarb , the Rotman Chair in Artificial Intelligence and Healthcare and a professor of marketing at the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto. He is also Chief Data Scientist at the Creative Destruction Lab, a faculty affiliate at the Vector Institute and the ...
Nov 19, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 649
In this HRchat podcast, we hear from Derrick Evans MBE , better known as TV celebrity Mr Motivator. A famous fitness instructor, Derrick rose to fame in the early 1990s through appearances on the UK breakfast television show GMTV, where he performed live fitness sessions and offered tips and advice to viewers. We're big fans of Derrick and it's an absolute honor to have him on the show! Listen as Derrick offers his take on what it takes to remain motivated at work and live a healthier life. Ques...
Nov 14, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 648
How can leaders faced with tremendous global upheaval create more resilient and trustworthy systems? Find out as Bill Banham talks with Terence Tse , recent Disrupt London speaker and co-author of the awesome new book The Great Remobilization: Strategies and Designs for a Smarter Global Future . Terence says the turmoil of recent years gives leaders an unprecedented opportunity to redesign global strategies and systems and to remobilize toward a smarter, more resilient, and equitable future. Dra...
Nov 13, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 647
In this HRchat episode, we hear from Jeff Wald , entrepreneur, investor, board member, best-selling author, keynote speaker, and co-founder of Memory Lane and Bento Engine. Jeff has started and invested in successful HR tech companies around the globe. Tune in to get his tips for HR tech founders looking to raise capital and grow their businesses. Questions for Jeff include: What are some of the challenges and opportunities when it comes to raising money for HR Tech companies in the current fund...
Nov 08, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 646
The guest this time is Jodi McPherson , Co-Founder / CEO Work Simplr Jodi is an intuitive, dynamic and versatile leader with over 25 years in the ed tech and talent sourcing space, architecting SaaS business models. As CEO of Work Simplr , Jodi has built a new talent sourcing platform with students at the center, for on-demand, fractional paid work. Work SImplr was recently announced as a member of the ASU+GSV Elite 200 for 2022 and a Shark Tank Finalist for 2023. Questions for Jodi include: How...
Nov 06, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 645
In this episode, Bill Bnaham talks with Brian Leafblad , R&D Senior Manager, Global Business Solutions at Reckitt Lysol Pro Solutions . Questions for Brian include: What role does hygiene play in workplace wellness? How have staff expectations around workplace wellness programs evolved following the pandemic? Are clean environments still in the public consciousness? How do leaders still prioritize clean workplaces? How important is disinfection in preventing sick days and absenteeism? Stats,...
Nov 03, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 644
In this episode of the HRchat show. Bill Banham talks with Ann Kuzee , Vice President Legal, U.S. Absence & Disability Management at Telus Health (formerly LifeWorks and MorningStar Health). Ann started her journey with IEA Training as a student in the CPDM program. After she earned the certification, she later became a contributing consultant on the updating of the curriculum for the entire certification. Today, she serves on the faculty as an instructor of our Foundations in Disability Man...
Nov 01, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 643
Our guest this time is Ben Sampson , co-founder and CEO of WeHero where he works closely with hundreds of companies to help them reach their social impact goals. Ben speaks actively about corporate social responsibility, volunteerism, sustainability, and how companies united with activism drive powerful change. Ben’s past experience includes leading product teams, building startups, and studying sustainable business strategy at Harvard. In his free time, he’s an avid outdoor enthusiast focused o...
Oct 31, 2023•25 min•Season 1Ep. 642
Our guest this time is Adam Weber , host of the popular HR Superstars Podcast and Chief Evangelist at 15Five . Adam supports and leads thousands of HR professionals through the HR Superstars Community, elevating them to become more strategic leaders. Questions for Adam include: You often mention that HR leaders are under immense pressure, what do you think are some of the causes? What are the expectations of someone initially getting into HR verus what the reality is when they are in the job? Yo...
Oct 27, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 641
Today's guest is Patrick Simon , Senior Partner at McKinsey, the global management consulting firm. Listen as Patrick shares his experiences of working with CEOs and how today's business leaders can tackle the big challenges head-on. Earlier in 2023, McKinsey released a report called State of Organizations and we discuss some of the findings as part of HRchat episode 370. Questions for Patrick include: McKinsey’s State of Organizations report breaks down ten shifts organizations are facing today...
Oct 25, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 640
In this HRchat interview, we consider iris recognition biometric technology available to hold employees accountable and the benefits seen by enterprise organizations. Returning to the show is Mohammed Murad , Vice President, Global Sales and Business Development at Iris ID . For 25+ years, Iris ID has been the leading innovator of advanced iris authentication solutions. We also have Ken Mallin , Sales Manager at TreeRing Workforce Solutions on the show. Ken is a highly strategic sales profession...
Oct 20, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 639
In this episode of the HRchat Podcast, Bill Banham talks with Sam Beiler , CEO and Co-Founder at Boostpoint , a top Social Media and SMS marketing platform built for talent acquisition teams. The Boost team is on a mission to empower users to create a workplace where everybody thrives. Combining technology, the power of social media, and innovative recruiting strategies, Boost helps folks attract more qualified employees, simplify your hiring processes, and boost your employer brand the new way....
Oct 19, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 638
Our returning guest today is Stephen Shedletzky . Stephen is on a mission to help leaders make it safe and worth it for people to speak up. He supports humble leaders—those who know they are both a part of the problems they experience and the solutions they can create— as they put their people and purpose first. A sought-after speaker, coach, and advisor, Stephen has led hundreds of keynote presentations, workshops, and leadership development programs around the world. As a thought leader on psy...
Oct 17, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 637
In this special episode of the HRchat podcast, we look ahead to two very different, but equally awesome, events happening next week: UNLEASH World in Paris, France, and DisruptHR Birmingham in the UK. Chris Bjorling and Bill Banham discuss why the events are must-attend for HR pros and leaders plus hear insights from UNLEASH Marketing Director Nick Craig Waller and Disrupt Birmingham co-organizer, Verity Gough . About UNLEASH UNLEASH World in Paris on October 17 and 18 is where innovators from a...
Oct 13, 2023•18 min•Season 1Ep. 636
The guest this time is Tara Ataya , Chief People & Diversity Officer at Hootsuite. Tara joined Hootsuite in 2020 as VP People, and was announced as Hootsuite’s first Chief People and Diversity Officer later the same year. Tara leads Hootsuite’s employee experience and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives across the organization globally. Tara has more than 15 years of experience working in all aspects of Human resources in SaaS, technology and services companies. Questions for Tara in...
Oct 12, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 635
In this special episode of the HRchat podcast, Chris Bjorling and Bill Banham briefly look ahead to the OrgDev Conference by ATD and HR Technology Conference in sunny Las Vegas. No matter where you are on your HR technology journey and no matter your role as an HR professional, HR Systems leader, IT professional, investor, entrepreneur, project manager, or other HR technology stakeholder, there are possibly not many better ways to get up to speed on the industry and gain clarity to enhance your ...
Oct 10, 2023•9 min•Season 1Ep. 634
In this episode of the HRchat Podcast, Bill Banham talks with Pritipaul Singh, the entrepreneur behind Guyana Port Inc. (GPI), Dr. Vishnu, founder of ActionINVEST (ACI), and Rita Sookrit, the Canada Learning Lead at Hemsley Fraser. Their insights shed light on the dynamic landscape of business and learning in Guyana. This episode illuminates the diverse strategies and collaborations shaping Guyana's business landscape. Pritipaul Singh's entrepreneurial spirit, Dr. Vishnu's community-driven appro...
Oct 09, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 633
The returning guest today is Jacob Morgan , Keynote & TED Speaker, Futurist, and Host of the Great Leadership Podcast. Jacob is a multi-best-selling author. His latest book is called Leading with Vulnerability: Unlock Your Greatest Superpower to Transform Yourself, Your Team, and Your Organization . And we'll be delving into some of the points from the book in today's show. Questions for Jacob include: You have a very well-recognized personal brand. Can you share some of your top tips for ot...
Oct 06, 2023•18 min•Season 1Ep. 632
Our guest this time is Eric De Wames , consultant, guest lecturer at IEA Training , and Managing Partner at Michael Sullivan & Associates LLP . An engaging speaker, Eric conducts seminars across California to assist employers in navigating the state's rigorous, ever-evolving compliance regulations, always with an emphasis on preventing litigation. Eric is a published contributing author for Forbes and he co-authored MS&A’s e-book, “ Navigating COVID-19: A Legal Guide for California Emplo...
Oct 04, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 631
Culture in the police force, from top to bottom, is back in the headlines. In the past week, police officers have been accused of mishandling body-worn video in more than 150 incidents , including switching off cameras and sharing footage on WhatsApp. We've also seen more than 100 officers hand in permits allowing them to carry guns on duty after a colleague was charged with the murder of Chris Kaba. Talk even turned to putting the UK army on standby . In this episode, we talk about the percepti...
Oct 02, 2023•21 min•Season 1Ep. 630
In this episode of the HRchat Podcast, Bill welcomes Brian Peckrill back to the show. Brian is the Interim Executive Director of the McGowan Fund Fellows Program. In the build-up to the third annual Ethical Leader of the Year Award, Brian and Bill catch up and talk about the 2024 edition and the involvement of SHRM's Johnny C. Taylor. Questions for Brian include: Can you reflect on the success of the Ethical Leader of the Year Award so far? What are the commonalities between each year's recipien...
Sep 28, 2023•18 min•Season 1Ep. 629
In this HRchat episode, we take a look at ways to better communicate benefits to employees so they are engaged and more likely to stick around. Our guest today is Ben Hale , CEO and Co-founder at Brite , a benefit decision software that helps employees pick the right employer benefits for them and their dependents. The decision tool is integrated with what the Brite team calls their “digital benefit guides” so users have an all-encompassing experience to learn about, and get a recommendation abo...
Sep 26, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 628
In this special episode of the HRchat Podcast, regular show host Bill Banham shares what's coming up for him on the HR and leadership events front. Listen as Bill gives a run-through of what to expect from DisruptHR London on September 25th. Bill also highlights events happening in October in Milton Keynes, Norwich, Birmingham, and Cambridge. Within this episode, you'll also hear from Disrupt co-founder Jennifer McClure plus DisruptHR London 18.0 speakers Perry Timms and Ben Geoghegan. Check out...
Sep 23, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 627
The guest today is Daniel Altman PhD , Chief Economist at Instawork. Dan leads Instawork's Economic Research Division and is an expert on local labor markets, especially for in-person hourly work. After completing his doctorate in economics at Harvard, he wrote commentary on the staffs of The New York Times and The Economist, served as an economic advisor in the British government, taught on the faculty of New York University's Stern School of Business, and was the first head of strategy at Kapl...
Sep 20, 2023•18 min•Season 1Ep. 626
In this episode of the HRchat show, we preview two DisruptHR events coming up in the UK - London 18.0 and the very first edition to be held in Milton Keynes! Bill's guest this time is Sarah Hayes , Human Resources Director at Securitas UK and Securitas Technology UK, deputy chair of the CSC DE&I board, and speaker. Sarah will be a speaker at the London chapter event and co-host in Milton Keynes . Professionals will come together at each event for an evening of inspiring speakers and networki...
Sep 15, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 625
In this episode we consider how to find meaning in our work. Bill's returning guest is Britt Andreatta PhD , Chief Executive Officer of Brain Aware Training and Chief Learning Officer at Lynda.com. Britt is an internationally recognized thought leader who creates brain science-based solutions for today’s challenges. She draws on her unique background in leadership, neuroscience, psychology, and education to unlock the best in people and organizations. She has nearly 30 years of experience consul...
Sep 13, 2023•24 min•Season 1Ep. 624
