HRchat Podcast

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 perceptions and realities of the culture within the UK police force, as well as exploring strategies for leading with greater emotional awareness. Joining us on the pod this time is Kul Mahay, Founder and Chief Executive Officer at Ignite Your Inner Potential. Kul is the former Chief Superintendent of the Derbyshire Constabulary and he's a big proponent of creating human-centered cultures. Listen as Kul makes the case to leaders to put people-first strategies in place and prevent scenarios where toxic individuals can poison the culture of an organization.  Kul is also a speaker at the inaugural DisruptHR Birmingham summit happening on October 19. The inaugural DisruptHR Birmingham summit is an information exchange designed to energise, inform and empower executives, business leaders and people in HR.Folks will come together at Halton Turner Brewery on October 19 for an evening of inspiring speakers and networking.Questions for Kul include:You're speaking at Disrupt Birmingham. Tell us about your session and some of the hoped-for learning outcomesWhat do you believe is the most important leadership skill set right now?What needs to change in the police force to counter the toxic culture we're hearing so much about in the UK news at the moment? How systemic is the reported toxicity? In your opinion is it, actually, not as severe as we're hearing? Is there ever any excuse for police officers to turn off their body cameras?More about Kul MahayKul served for 32 years in the UK police service, of which two-thirds were spent at the leadersSupport 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 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 recipients?How important was teaming up with SHRM to co-host the accolade?How do the principles of ethical leadership championed by William McGowan apply to the 2023-era world of work?Can we talk a little bit about 'experiential education' and how that programmatic distinction has evolved at the Fund?You're shortly holding your annual Symposium - What is the run of the show and the goals?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 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 about their employer benefits.Questions for Ben include: Brite claims to help educate and communicate employee benefits in an engaging and more effective way; making it easier for employees to choose the right benefits and paving the way for higher employee understanding and satisfaction. How does the Brite platform drive employee benefits engagement with sharable, easy-to-create digital benefit guides, packed with decision support tools? Sending ongoing benefits communications year-round can be beneficial to both employees and employers. Tell us about what to send and the tools one can use to make the process easier for both teams and employees. What's a good cadence for communications with employees? Developing a compelling employee benefits strategy is a key aspect of an HR team’s role as it significantly influences workplace dynamics and satisfaction. Offering employees comprehensive benefits is a good place to start, but if you don’t have a plan for launching, educating, and communicating these benefits, employees are less likely to engage with them. Can you share some tips for developing a compelling employee benefits strategy to help ensure employees understand and appreciate the value of a company's offerings? 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

Regular show host Bill Banham discusses upcoming DisruptHR events in the UK, including details about the London event and speakers Perry Timms and Ben Geoghegan. The podcast also explores the history and growth of Disrupt HR events, as well as the success and introduction of upcoming speakers.

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 Kaplan-Levien Sports Group and the first director of thought leadership at Dalberg. Dan is a frequent speaker and writer on the labor market and the economy at large.Questions for Daniel include:What are your predictions for the US labor market in 2024? How has the use of flexible in-person labor changed from before the pandemic and during the early years of the pandemic to now?The inaugural Instawork report State of the Flexible Workforce was recently released. It sheds light on the fastest-growing segment of the American workforce. The data detail the diversity, quality, and motivations of these hourly workers, as well as pinpointing the factors that make them successful. Can you share some of the findings? 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 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 networking:Hear what HR leaders and workplace innovators are doing in 2023 to improve the workplaceDiscover innovative approaches to how companies are disrupting current practices and adding value to the Birmingham HR communityNetwork with forward-thinking HR and Tech people - we want to ensure we network and build connectionsWe 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 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 consulting with executives from all types of organizations. A highly sought-after and engaging speaker, Britt regularly presents at corporate events and international conferences receiving rave reviews like “best speaker of the conference.”Britt's latest book is called Wired to Become and we chat about the book as part of today's episode. Questions for Britt include:Great to see you at ATD in May. How was the conference for you and why exhibit there?What prompted you to write Wired to Become at this time?What do you believe is the difference between happiness and purpose?What connections exist between finding purpose or meaning and our physical and mental health?How can we evaluate or assess whether our work is meaningful or not?You mention that there are paradoxes with purpose. What are some common paradoxes?What can managers do to create more meaning and purpose for their employees?You say that purpose-driven organizations will become the norm. What are the benefits for leaders to shift their organizations?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 this special edition of the HRchat pod, we look ahead to DisruptHR Vaughan 3.0 on Sept 13. Bill Banham's guest this time is Adam Gellert, Vaughan's co-organizer and CEO at HiredHippo. The HR Gazette is a Media Partner of the event and we'd suggest that if you’re a Toronto-based HR professional, a CEO, a technologist, or a community leader – and you’ve got something to say about talent, culture, or technology – Disrupt is the place. Disrupt Vaughan 3.0 Speakers Include: Jake Karls - Co-Founder, Mid-Day SquaresChantelle Perry - Director of Operations & Senior HRBP, HumaniHRBrien Convery - Executive in Residence, University of TorontoShawna Stewart - VP People & Operations, Railz FinancialTony Scida - Principal and CPO, RE:FOCUS HR SolutionsJuliet Turpin - VP of Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, Randstad CanadaAmy Davies - CEO, First30Laura Salt - Director Strategic HR Operations and Head of Talent & Culture, Telecon Inc.Tania Fuschino - Vice President Operations, Acclaim Ability Management Inc.Grace Tallon - COO, Work Time Reduction CentreDhushan Thevarajah - CEO, Human Elevation LabRachel Wong - Co-founder, Monday GirlCorey Shaw - AVP Talent Acquisition, The Co-OperatorsLearn more and get your tickets 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

In this HRchat episode, we consider some big talent mistakes made by leaders. Bill Banham's guest this time is Karel van der Mandele, Senior Vice President, Right Management North America and ManpowerGroup.Known as a forward-thinking change agent, Karel has business leadership and consulting expertise. With a strong track record of driving profitable growth, he builds strong brands, launches winning innovations, and ensures strong commercial execution. As leader of Right Management and Jefferson Wells in North America, Karel is passionate about creating high-performance teams united around a transformational vision and developing winning mindsets.For more than 40 years, Right Management has transformed organizations across more than 75 countries by evaluating, developing, and transitioning their talent. Our strong pool of coaches and leadership experts works closely with our candidates to help them identify their strengths, develop new capabilities, or transition them to new careers.As the leader of Right Management in North America, Karel says he's proud to be part of an organization recently recognized by Forbes as one of America's Best Management Consulting Firms. Questions for Karel include:"With assessment, coaching, leadership, career development, mobility & change, and outplacement solutions built around your needs, Right Management makes talent your ultimate competitive advantage... Right Management improves performance, elevates engagement, and increases retention". Tell us more. From Covid to the Great Resignation and continued volatility and uncertainty in the economy, we have been experiencing significant change over the past few years. What have been the workforce impacts of all this?  And how has it changed the role of leaders?It sounds like so much has changed that leaders are dealing with so many more challenges than they were before. Or maybe different challenges?  Can you share what you’re seeing as the 3 biggest?And with all those challenges, surely organizations are making some mistakes. What are you seeing as the 3 biggest talent mistakes organizations are making today?Can you dig into this further and share how leaders can avoid these mistakes? 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, Bill Banham talks with Jon Ingham, Director at the Strategic HR Academy, analyst, trainer, keynote speaker & consultant on people & digital transformation in the new future of work. Jon is also the author of The Social Organization.Questions for Jon include:You recently presented a session on HR technology for today’s people-centric world, delivered for Zoho People Plus at the HR Technologies UK conference in London. Tell us about the session and some of the hoped-for learning outcomes.In a 2023 post on https://joningham.academy, you offer your 4 T’s: four ways to engage business leaders in strategic and people-centric HR. Tell us more. In your book, 'The Social Organisation', you explain that creating a social organization requires a strategic, people-centric approach to organizational development. What are some steps leaders should take to better align functions such as sourcing, recruitment, HR, learning, internal comms, community management, and the use of digital technologies?What's your take on how generative AI will shake up the HR function over the next few years?More About Jon InghamJon is a consultant, trainer, speaker, and writer focused on strategic and innovative management and organization of people.His main focus today is delivering and facilitating learning through Jon Ingham Strategic HR Academy in order to help HR practitioners and teams develop their own strategic capabilities.As a consultant, he often helps businesses gain competitive advantage through the creation of social capital supported by effective leadership, organization design, HR and management practices, organization development interventions, the use of digital and social media tools, and strategic approaches to workforce analytics.Jon speaks at conferences and events around the world and writes and blogs for various organizations. His experience includes 30 years in engineering, IT, change management and HR (including as an HR / OD Director).Jon is based in the UK but works globally and he spends lots of time in Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and elsewhere.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 ISupport 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