HRchat Podcast

In this HRchat episode, we discuss actionable ways companies can recruit top talent, why skilled-based hiring is important and the responsible use of AI in the hiring processThe guest this time is Nicola (Nicky) Hancock, Regional Managing Director, Americas, AMSNicky is responsible for all global staff and clients in the Investment Banking sector and the Americas region at AMS. She ensures the agency is building a strong understanding of clients' businesses and translates this into solutions, delivering services that meet their strategic objectives. Through operational excellence and a great candidate experience, Nicola and her teams enable AMS’s clients to attract and retain the best talent in the sector. In direct relation to this, Nicola is also responsible for supporting the agency’s organization in attracting top talent, enabling AMS’s employees to realize their potential through creating great career opportunities for them to develop, in turn ensuring our clients have the best possible support.Nicola has over 15 years of experience in resourcing. During her 5+ years with AMS, she has led a number of our key clients globally including RBS, Deutsche Bank, HSBC, and BAML, She has built extensive experience and understanding of financial services and the challenges and opportunities this brings to talent acquisition and management.Prior to AMS, Nicola's experiences included consulting directly for a number of blue-chip organizations in a range of areas, from Executive Recruitment and Assessment to Employer Branding and Talent Acquisition Technology.Support the showFeature Your Brand on the HRchat PodcastThe HRchat show has had 100,000s of downloads and is frequently listed as one of the most popular global podcasts for HR pros, Talent execs and leaders. It is ranked in the top ten in the world based on traffic, social media followers, domain authority & freshness. The podcast is also ranked as the Best Canadian HR Podcast by FeedSpot and one of the top 10% most popular shows by Listen Score. Want to share the story of how your business is helping to shape the world of work? We offer sponsored episodes, audio adverts, email campaigns, and a host of other options. Check out packages here. Follow us on LinkedIn Subscribe to our newsletter Check out our in-person events

ATD wrapped up a few days ago and it proved, once again, to be an experience not to be missed! For over eight decades, the Association for Talent Development (ATD) has been at the forefront of advancing the talent development field, offering events that consistently deliver excellence. From the inaugural conference in Chicago in 1945 with just 56 attendees, ATD has grown its annual International Conference & EXPO into a global phenomenon. This year’s conference, held in New Orleans, drew more than 9,000 professionals from 80+ countries, cementing its reputation as a key event for learning and development (L&D) professionals.On the final day of the event, Bill Banham got a chance to sit down with Mallory Flynn, Content Manager and Chloe Sferra, Content Coordinator at ATD for a brief chat about their experiences of #ATD24 and their plans for OrgDev in Atlanta in October and ATD 2025 in DC. Support the showFeature Your Brand on the HRchat PodcastThe HRchat show has had 100,000s of downloads and is frequently listed as one of the most popular global podcasts for HR pros, Talent execs and leaders. It is ranked in the top ten in the world based on traffic, social media followers, domain authority & freshness. The podcast is also ranked as the Best Canadian HR Podcast by FeedSpot and one of the top 10% most popular shows by Listen Score. Want to share the story of how your business is helping to shape the world of work? We offer sponsored episodes, audio adverts, email campaigns, and a host of other options. Check out packages here. Follow us on LinkedIn Subscribe to our newsletter Check out our in-person events

In this HRchat episode we look at the evolving dynamics of workplace culture, the importance of empowering employees, and why more autonomy and trust from leaders can lead to higher levels of employee performance. Our guest this time is Al Kingsley, a well-known EdTech expert and business leader. Al has a big social following, has written 3 books around Ed Tech and Governance, leads the NetSupport Group, and is a MAT Chair.  He will also be a speaker at the Milton Keynes AI Summit in October. Questions for Al include:What are the main characteristics/qualities of an effective leader?Let's discuss your passion for raising awareness of alternative provision options. You are connected with Alex Hughes, Chair of Inspire 2 Ignite. How did you meet and what is it about Inspire 2 Ignite you like? NetSupport's solutions have secured over 300 industry awards and include IT Asset Management, Remote Control, Classroom Management & Orchestration, Notification, eSafety, Service desk and assessment software. Tell us more.You're Chair of the Business Board at the Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Combined Authority, a supporter of the Peterborough AI Summit. Tell us about the Combined Authority.Support the showFeature Your Brand on the HRchat PodcastThe HRchat show has had 100,000s of downloads and is frequently listed as one of the most popular global podcasts for HR pros, Talent execs and leaders. It is ranked in the top ten in the world based on traffic, social media followers, domain authority & freshness. The podcast is also ranked as the Best Canadian HR Podcast by FeedSpot and one of the top 10% most popular shows by Listen Score. Want to share the story of how your business is helping to shape the world of work? We offer sponsored episodes, audio adverts, email campaigns, and a host of other options. Check out packages here. Follow us on LinkedIn Subscribe to our newsletter Check out our in-person events

In this HRchat episode, we consider the qualities that separate the best HR pros from the pack and why HR leaders should seek out mentors from outside the HR profession. We also discuss ways AI is impacting the HR function.The guest today is David Hanrahan, Chief People Officer at Flare. David's experience is a goldmine of practical knowledge, having served as HR Manager at Universal Pictures, then rocketed through his career holding titles like Director of Human Resources at Electronic Arts (EA) and Twitter, VP of People at Zendesk, VP of People & Places at Niantic, Inc., and Chief Human Resources Officer at Eventbrite.Questions for David include: You've had a varied career. Can you point to some leaders/mentors who have made a positive impact along the way?Why do you believe HR leaders should seek out mentors from outside HR?What are some qualities that separate the best HR/People leaders from the rest?How can HR leaders help create a culture based on high performance?Tell us about some of the use cases that you, Q Hamirani, and Stephen Huerta discussed at the recent SXSW HR & AI Summit.Support the showFeature Your Brand on the HRchat PodcastThe HRchat show has had 100,000s of downloads and is frequently listed as one of the most popular global podcasts for HR pros, Talent execs and leaders. It is ranked in the top ten in the world based on traffic, social media followers, domain authority & freshness. The podcast is also ranked as the Best Canadian HR Podcast by FeedSpot and one of the top 10% most popular shows by Listen Score. Want to share the story of how your business is helping to shape the world of work? We offer sponsored episodes, audio adverts, email campaigns, and a host of other options. Check out packages here. Follow us on LinkedIn Subscribe to our newsletter Check out our in-person events

In this episode, we discuss Disrupt events in Cambridge and Birmingham plus we hone in on some of the unique challenges faced by HR leaders in the Travel industry. Bill's guest is Trish Hewitt, Chief People Officer at Grey Dawes Travel. Trish is also an HR Consultant and has been featured in The Daily Mail Online, People Management Magazine and has spoken at Disrupt.Questions for Trish include:You joined Grey Dawes in August 2023. What are some of the unique challenges and opportunities for HR leaders in the travel industry?How is the travel industry getting better at attracting and developing more diverse talent? You recently spoke at Disrupt Cambridge. Tell us about your session.You are speaking at DisruptHR Birmingham at the HCL Conference. Tell us more.You're moderating at the Peterborough AI Summit on June 6. How is AI impacting your role and the required skills of colleagues?You're also the Founder and MD at Tap HR. Tell us about the company's mission.We do our best to ensure editorial objectivity. The views and ideas shared by our guests and sponsors are entirely independent of The HR Gazette, HRchat Podcast and Iceni Media Inc.Support the showFeature Your Brand on the HRchat PodcastThe HRchat show has had 100,000s of downloads and is frequently listed as one of the most popular global podcasts for HR pros, Talent execs and leaders. It is ranked in the top ten in the world based on traffic, social media followers, domain authority & freshness. The podcast is also ranked as the Best Canadian HR Podcast by FeedSpot and one of the top 10% most popular shows by Listen Score. Want to share the story of how your business is helping to shape the world of work? We offer sponsored episodes, audio adverts, email campaigns, and a host of other options. Check out packages here. Follow us on LinkedIn Subscribe to our newsletter Check out our in-person events

In HRchat episode 707, we discuss employee benefits, wellness and fostering a more people-focused work culture. We also look ahead to the return of DisruptHR Birmingham at the Human Centred Leadership Conference on May 22nd. Bill Banham's returning guest is David Cartlidge, Group CEO at My Staff Shop, a company specializing in creating tailored employee benefits, rewards and recognition. David is also a co-organizer of DisruptHR Birmingham.My Staff Shop provides employees with exclusive deals and discounts, free financial advice, and saving tips to suit every situation. David and the team pride themselves on their friendly and collaborative way of working, putting the interest of clients at the heart of everything they do. Get your tickets to Disrupt Birmingham at the Human Centred Leadership Conference on May 22 here. We do our best to ensure editorial objectivity. The views and ideas shared by our guests and sponsors are entirely independent of The HR Gazette, HRchat Podcast and Iceni Media Inc.Support the showFeature Your Brand on the HRchat PodcastThe HRchat show has had 100,000s of downloads and is frequently listed as one of the most popular global podcasts for HR pros, Talent execs and leaders. It is ranked in the top ten in the world based on traffic, social media followers, domain authority & freshness. The podcast is also ranked as the Best Canadian HR Podcast by FeedSpot and one of the top 10% most popular shows by Listen Score. Want to share the story of how your business is helping to shape the world of work? We offer sponsored episodes, audio adverts, email campaigns, and a host of other options. Check out packages here. Follow us on LinkedIn Subscribe to our newsletter Check out our in-person events

The focus of today's HRchat show is cultivating resilience and organizational culture. LHH, the professional talent solutions and advisory company (and a part of The Adecco Group) recently announced a partnership with Barrett Values Centre to bolster their Culture offerings with an Organizational Culture Solution. On the heels of this, Bill Banham welcomes Gaëlle de la Fosse, President of LHH and a member of the executive committee of The Adecco Group, back to the HRchat Podcast to dive into the importance of investing in a strong organizational culture and share some tactics on how leaders can do so.Questions for Gaëlle include: Why is organizational culture an important investment, especially with many companies focused on cutting costs?Who should define the 'Why' of a company culture? Leaders? Employees? HR?we spoke already about engagement and retention. In terms of attracting candidates, how does a strong organizational culture help companies attract and retain their top talent?You mentioned earlier that you believe leaders should lead the culture/the why - How can leaders navigate some of the biggest roadblocks companies face to building an adaptable culture? And what are some of those roadblocks?About LHHLHH is a professional talent solutions and advisory company, and a part of The Adecco Group, preparing workers, the people that manage them, and business leaders for the challenges we face in this new world of work. LHH’s solutions span recruitment, career transition & mobility, coaching, leadership development, and upskilling/reskilling, with more than 8,000 colleagues and coaches across 66 countries, collectively supporting over 15,000 organizations and over 500,000 candidates each year.Support the showFeature Your Brand on the HRchat PodcastThe HRchat show has had 100,000s of downloads and is frequently listed as one of the most popular global podcasts for HR pros, Talent execs and leaders. It is ranked in the top ten in the world based on traffic, social media followers, domain authority & freshness. The podcast is also ranked as the Best Canadian HR Podcast by FeedSpot and one of the top 10% most popular shows by Listen Score. Want to share the story of how your business is helping to shape the world of work? We offer sponsored episodes, audio adverts, email campaigns, and a host of other options. Check out packages here. Follow us on LinkedIn Subscribe to our newsletter Check out our in-person events

The American Business Awards® (ABAs), also known as the Stevie Awards, have been a premier business awards program in the US for over 20 years. They recognize excellence across various categories and industries, including public and private organizations, for-profit and non-profit, and businesses of all sizes.Fidello President and HR Gazette Associate Editor, Chris Bjorling is a 2024 Stevie winner! In this episode of the HRchat show, Bill Banham and Chris discuss the award plus they reflect on DisruptHR Buffalo, look ahead to the ATD Conference and Expo in New Orleans later this month and preview the next few seasons of the People and Performance Podcast. Questions include:Congrats again on winning the Stevie Award! Tell us moreWhat does the award say about Fidello?You and I will be attending ATD next month. What are you hoping to get from covering the event?We recently spoke at DisruptHR Buffalo. Can you share your experiences? We are in the middle of recording new episodes of the People and Performance Podcast. Can you tell the HRchat listeners about the show?How can we connect with you and learn more about Fidello? Support the showFeature Your Brand on the HRchat PodcastThe HRchat show has had 100,000s of downloads and is frequently listed as one of the most popular global podcasts for HR pros, Talent execs and leaders. It is ranked in the top ten in the world based on traffic, social media followers, domain authority & freshness. The podcast is also ranked as the Best Canadian HR Podcast by FeedSpot and one of the top 10% most popular shows by Listen Score. Want to share the story of how your business is helping to shape the world of work? We offer sponsored episodes, audio adverts, email campaigns, and a host of other options. Check out packages here. Follow us on LinkedIn Subscribe to our newsletter Check out our in-person events

In this episode of the HRchat show, we look at some findings from LHH’s Global Workforce of the Future Report.The report investigates the changing world of work from the worker’s perspective. LHH surveyed over 30,000 workers across a range of industries, job functions, company sizes, and personal backgrounds to unravel how business leaders, HR professionals, managers, and more can best navigate shifting trends in the workforce.Joining Bill Banham on the show today is Gaëlle la Fosse, President of LHH and a member of the executive committee of The Adecco Group. Questions for Gaëlle include: What is the Global Workforce of the Future report?How can an organization make itself more appealing to top talent while so many workers are nervous about seeking a new position?Who's responsible for career pathing and professional development? HR? Managers? Employees? PD motivations? Generational differences? Shaping company culture - encouraging employees to speak up. What does a future-proof workforce look like? How can a leader make sure their company is prepared for change, especially in light of AI’s advancement?What are some ways leadership can support internal mobility and ensure employees feel encouraged to stay within the company to grow?Why is supporting talent in these ways important?About Gaëlle la FosseGaëlle is guiding LHH to become the leading provider of professional talent solutions, offering services such as leadership training, professional recruitment, upskilling and reskilling, and career transition & mobility. In just one year at LHH, she transformed the company from seven siloed business lines to all come together and integrate under the same umbrella, providing unique coverage of professional talent needs across the talent lifecycle. She brings a strong track record in executing profitable growth strategies, with her 20+ year career including serving as CEO of a major fashion company and a long tenure as partner of a global consulting organization. Gaëlle holds an MBA degree from HEC Paris and a master’s degree in politics and economy from Sciences Po, both in Paris, France and speaks five languages.Support the showFeature Your Brand on the HRchat PodcastThe HRchat show has had 100,000s of downloads and is frequently listed as one of the most popular global podcasts for HR pros, Talent execs and leaders. It is ranked in the top ten in the world based on traffic, social media followers, domain authority & freshness. The podcast is also ranked as the Best Canadian HR Podcast by FeedSpot and one of the top 10% most popular shows by Listen Score. Want to share the story of how your business is helping to shape the world of work? We offer sponsored episodes, audio adverts, email campaigns, and a host of other options. Check out packages here. Follow us on LinkedIn Subscribe to our newsletter Check out our in-person events

In this episode, we talk about the cost of living and about the moral and business case for employers to embed living wage initiatives in their HR strategies.Bill Banham's guest today is Gail Irvine, Head of Business Development and Policy at the Living Wage FoundationGail joined the Living Wage Foundation in October 2022 and is responsible for driving forward new projects that maximize voluntary employer approaches to tackle in-work poverty and promote good work.Previously, Gail was Living Wage Scotland Manager at the Poverty Alliance, the franchise partner delivering Living Wage accreditation in Scotland. Gail spent five years as a Senior Policy and Development Officer at Carnegie UK, a UK charitable foundation, where she led the delivery of their ‘Fulfilling Work’ program, focusing on policy and employer interventions required to make work better.Questions for Gail include:Talk to us about the increase in the cost of living over the past couple of yearsTell us about the mission of the Living Wage FoundationIn 60 seconds, give an overview of the 'real living wage', plus other newer initiatives - Living Hours and Living Pensions.What percentage of UK employees exist below the real living wage?Don’t businesses need flexibility from their workforce? Don’t some people like working flexibly?What has been the impact of the Living Wage campaign – on workers, influencing government policy etc?Support the showFeature Your Brand on the HRchat PodcastThe HRchat show has had 100,000s of downloads and is frequently listed as one of the most popular global podcasts for HR pros, Talent execs and leaders. It is ranked in the top ten in the world based on traffic, social media followers, domain authority & freshness. The podcast is also ranked as the Best Canadian HR Podcast by FeedSpot and one of the top 10% most popular shows by Listen Score. Want to share the story of how your business is helping to shape the world of work? We offer sponsored episodes, audio adverts, email campaigns, and a host of other options. Check out packages here. Follow us on LinkedIn Subscribe to our newsletter Check out our in-person events