HRchat Podcast

Tune in to today's episode to get tips on ways HR tech companies can drive more traffic to their site, increase exposure, and help meet marketing and branding goals with strategic content.Bill's guest this time is Valerie Morris, digital marketing strategist, speaker, author, and consultant, helping busy experts share their brand message and expertise with the world with the power of authority-building content. She helps them position themselves as leaders in the field with the power of digital marketing, social media, and strategic content. She also teaches others how to do the same to with smart systems for strategic marketing success.With experience in the HR tech space and others, Valerie and her team focus on authority-building content, designed to position client brands as experts in their industry.  Questions for Valerie include: In a crowded tech market, how can vendors differentiate their content to stand out and attract the attention of business leaders and HR professionals?How important is understanding the unique pain points and challenges faced by business leaders and HR professionals in creating relevant content?What types of content formats have proven to be most effective in engaging and educating this audience?How does one strike a balance between providing valuable information and subtly promoting your tech product or service in your content?What metrics and KPIs should HR tech vendors focus on to measure the success of their content marketing efforts?What are some common mistakes or pitfalls HR tech vendors should avoid when creating content?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, Sean Behr, CEO at Fountain, returns to catch up with Bill Banham and talk about ways to empower companies with hourly workforces to streamline and scale their recruiting operations.Questions for Sean include:Fountain recently acquired Clevy, a conversational AI tool focused on employee experience. Congrats! Tell us more about what these means for your customers.At UNLEASH America earlier this year, you were part of a session answering the following question: "Is generative AI is coming for people's jobs or will it help your people to become more productive?" Give us your thoughts. What hiring trends is Fountain observing, providing insights into the future of hourly work? What are your predictions for the year ahead? How crucial is the implementation of earned wage access for employers in terms of recruitment and retention?Given the current economic environment, how can workers secure additional work promptly to cope with the rising cost of living?What guidance do you have for companies looking to revamp their hiring practices and attract a diverse hourly workforce over the next 12 months?More About Sean Previously, Sean was the Co-Founder and CEO of STRATIM (acquired by KAR). He also previously served in leadership roles at Adap.tv (acquired by AOL), most recently, as SVP, Global operations. Before Adap.tv, He held various management roles at Shopping.com (acquired by Ebay) including roles in HR, sales, product management and strategy development. In addition, Behr advises, mentors and invests in entrepreneurs and early-stage companies.Sean holds a B.A. in History and Political Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.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 guest this time is Alika Lafontaine, President of the Canadian Medical Association. Alika is an award-winning physician and the first Indigenous doctor listed in Medical Post’s 50 Most Powerful Doctors. He was born and raised in Treaty 4 Territory in southern Saskatchewan and has Metis, Oji-Cree, and Pacific Islander ancestry.Questions for Alika include:In a recent post on LinkedIn you wrote: "I was admitted to medical school through an affirmative action program... we need to change the conversation around affirmative action and meritocracy. The current narrative presumes applicants aren’t qualified. We are. And sometimes, we’re over-qualified. Let’s also be blunt about “merit.” Its subjective. It can be gamed. Meritocracy is whatever the person in charge thinks is valuable, and as statistics show, decision-makers remain white and male. It’s human nature to value what is familiar and devalue what is not." Share more about your experiences and why we need to change the narrative around affirmative action and meritocracy. You were part of a panel discussion on Indigenous data sovereignty at the recent Collision Conference in Toronto. Can you tell us about the discussion and why Indigenous data sovereignty is so important?How is this particularly important in the healthcare field? You were in Winnipeg in July for the Premiers’ Council of the Federation meetings. Prior to these meetings, the CMA issued a series of recommendations for Premiers to consider. Can you tell us about those recommendations?What’s your impression of how the meeting between premiers went? Are you satisfied that they are working to improve the health systems across the country in a meaningful way?More About Dr. Alika LafontaineDr. Lafontaine has served in medical leadership positions for almost two decades. At the Alberta Medical Association, he has served on the representative forum (since 2012), the nominations committee and the Indigenous health committee, and he is a current board member. At the Canadian Medical Association, he has served as an Alberta AGM delegate, has been a member of the appointments committee and has chaired the governance council of the Canadian Medical Association Journal. At the Royal ColleSupport 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

Bill Banham's guest today is Tim Whitley, Director of HR Technology at Oklahoma State University. Tim says he's fascinated by the intersection of technology and HR and believes in its "transformative power to turn HR from a functional necessity into a strategic powerhouse".Questions for Tim include:What has happened in the past year to put generative AI and deep language models on the map? What impact do you see the AI revolution having on HR and, specifically the HR tech profession?How can organizations do a better job at plugging humans into the tech and v.v.?When advising newcomers to the HR tech space, what key skills and competencies would you suggest they focus on developing?What are the biggest challenges and opportunities facing the HR tech sector in the next five years?More About Tim WhitleyTim recognizes the critical role that HR tech professionals play in this domain, working tirelessly behind the scenes to bring tech magic to life. He is on a mission to support these unsung heroes in their work, providing them with the tools, resources, and recognition they deserve.Outside of work, you’ll find Tim absorbed in science fiction and fantasy, training for a dance competition, and planning his dream RV life with his wife and three children.Tim was recommended to Bill by Ben Eubanks Chief Research Officer at Lighthouse Research & Advisory, best-selling author, fellow podcast, past HRchat guest, and all-round good egg! If you haven't listened to Ben's show yet, I'd urge you to check out the We're Only Human podcast.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

Bill Banham's guest is Nellie Wartoft, CEO & Founder of Tigerhall.  Nellie is a Swedish entrepreneur who launched the social learning platform Tigerhall in 2019 to disrupt how professionals learn from one another in the real world. Under her leadership, Tigerhall has quickly gained traction with users across 32 countries, and employees in 12 markets. Big names like AWS, Bloomberg, KPMG, Singlife, EY, Fujifilm, Toll Group, Infor, Idemia, HP, and Cisco have already chosenTigerhall to help their employees learn more and do better.Questions for Nellie include:You are a big advocate of social mobility across the world. This belief is rooted in the fact that everyone should have the opportunity to reach their life goals and become successful at what they do, regardless of their background or circumstances. Tell me more.Please share what you mean by ‘social learning’. As part of your answer, can you reference the framework of the 5 pillars of a social learning approach you discussed in an article on medium.com called ‘How To Start Implementing Social Learning at Your Organization’. You recently wrote a post called ‘5 Things Corporate Learning Can Learn From the Epic Success of Threads’. Can you share some of those learning with us? Please include a mention of why you think social media and consumer apps are so engaging, but everyone hates their LMS and corporate learning. Why do you believe that learning opportunities and talent development is a core differentiator in employer branding, candidate attraction and retention? As part of your answer tell us why "great development opportunities draw and retain great talent". The focus on AI and data is increasing at pace. Any tips to help leaders and HR pros upskill employees in these areas (including a much-needed upgrade of teSupport 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 discuss creating opportunities for young people to raise their voice for greater digital inclusion and agency.Our guest today is on a mission to support a team of pioneers pursuing open innovation to accelerate results for children. Bo Percival is Senior Advisor, Innovation (Ventures) at UNICEF. Questions for Bo include:Tell us about the mission of UNICEF and how the UNICEF Venture Fund is supporting companies to help transform the lives of children in some of the toughest places on earth.Why is it "so important to hear what the youth of today want for a more free, open, safe and secure digital tomorrow"? Tell me about the UN's Summit of the Future in 2024. Along with UNICEF Innovation Ventures Fund founder Stephanie Sy from Thinking Machines plus Muhammad Lila, Founder & On-Air Host at Goodable, you were recently part of a session at Collision called 'Innovating to reach every child' Tell us more.Why Collision? What's the fit?How can blockchain be used for tangible impact? About UNICEFUNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential. Across 190 countries and territories, the charity works for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone. And we never give up. Learn more: https://www.unicef.org/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 Podcast, we consider lessons from the military and police force that can be used to improve the EI of corporate leaders and employees.The guests this time are Dimyas Perdue, Director of Military Solutions and Gregory Campbell, PhD, VP of Law Enforcement and Government at TalentSmart Inc.As lead of TalentSmartEQ’s military vertical, Dimyas brings over 22 years of training and leadership experience. He is a retired United States Marine and prior to joining TalentSmartEQ, he served as the Senior Enlisted Advisor for the Lejeune Leadership Institute through Marine Corps University. During his tenure, Dimyas was responsible for the creation and/or management of many service-wide programs including the Force Fitness Instructor Program, Marine Leader Development Program, Slated Enlisted Leaders Orientation Course, and the Commander’s course, all of which serviced over 185,000 Marines Corps-wide.As TalentSmartEQ’s Vice President of Law Enforcement & Government, Greg brings over 25+ years of experience to the team. His passion is in coalition building, strategic leadership, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) leadership development, and helping unleash the power of EQ, especially in the law enforcement community.Questions for Dimyas and Gregory include: How does EQ show up in the workplace? How does EI show up in the military and how can EI relate to the HR function?How can HR and leaders help to develop an understanding and practice of EI in the workplace? TalentSmart's new Developing EQ™ in Policing program recognizes the importance of Emotional Intelligence (EQ) for our law enforcement officers and gives them the tools they need to engage with the community each and every day. Tell us more.On the TalentSmart website, it claims "Your team’s performance is measured by what they accomplish as a group, and you can increase your team’s efficiency and effectiveness by developing their team EQ." Surely developing EQ is something for individuals? How can one develop the collective EI of a team?More About DimyasDimyas’ has expertise in communication, recruiting, ethical decision-making, and resilience and he has been a keynote speaker for agencies such as the Travis Manion Foundation, Mary Kay Corporation, Alabama Education AssociSupport 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 guest this time is Julie Stich, Vice President, Content at the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans. In her role, Julie oversees the International Foundation educational programs, including online learning courses, webinars, and 100+ annual in-person educational events. As an employee benefits expert, Julie closely follows emerging employee benefits issues and trends, ensuring that the International Foundation’s 32,000 members, who represent more than 25 million lives, are informed and empowered. Julie regularly speaks on health care, retirement, and other employee benefits topics and has been quoted by numerous media outlets, including The Wall Street Journal, USA Today, Forbes, CNBC, and Yahoo! Finance Canada. Questions for Julie include:Tell us about the mission of the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans and how it helps employers and employeesYou're a co-host of the Talking Benefits Podcast with Justin Held and Anne Patterson. We always like to acknowledge the work of fellow podcasters. Tell us about the show and can you highlight any guests/topics that left a big impact on you? The Foundation recently announced a strategic alliance with the Wellness Council of America. How will the new partnership expand benefits and wellness education opportunities and impact the lives of millions of employees?How did the pandemic and its aftermath shake up the employee benefits space and, as we continue to return to 'normalcy', have more traditional benefits like health cover and retirement plans come back to the foreground?What are the current key issues regarding mental health/suicide prevention in the workplace and what can employees do to help prevent them? What are the challenges associated with the issues? (stigma, etc)What are solutions to help employers (telehealth, apps, etc because of lack of providers for example)The 69th Annual Employee Benefits Conference features keynote Dr. Sanjay Gupta. It's happening in Oct in beautiful Boston. Tell us more about the event.  More About JulieJulie is a member of the International Society oSupport 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 pod, Bill Banham welcomes Josh Bersin to the show to share his thoughts on the impact he has made on the world of work,  the evolution of the employee experience and wellbeing initiatives, and where AI will take us in the coming years. In addition, Josh gives a rundown of his latest book, Irresistible: The Seven Secrets of the World's Most Enduring, Employee-Focused Organizations. Questions for Josh include:You're one of the most successful, respected, and well-known voices in the world of work. You have probably received every accolade out there. What motivates you to continue to contribute to the HR space? What would you hope your legacy will be in the world of work?How has the concept of employee experience shifted in the last 10 years? You see wellbeing as a vital part of the employee experience. How has the emphasis on employee wellbeing evolved since the start of 2020?As we continue to see more white-collar roles being replaced and/or augmented, what are your predictions for the evolution of knowledge worker jobs/duties over the next few years? What roles will be replaced entirely and what new opportunities will be created? How will Generative AI and large language models shake up the HR function in the coming years?Your latest book is called 'Irresistible: The Seven Secrets of the World's Most Enduring, Employee-Focused Organizations'. Tell our listeners about it and some of the hoped-for learning outcomes.About Josh BersinJosh founded corporate learning, talent management and HR research and advisory company Bersin & Associates in 2001, selling it to Deloitte in 2012. On retiring from Deloitte in 2018 he went on to launch the Josh Bersin Academy for HR and learning and professionals. In 2020 he brought together a team of analysts and advisors to form The Josh Bersin Company, which undertakes research and advises companies in areas such as HR technology, employee experience and diversity equity and inclusion.Josh is a prolific blogger with nearly 900,000 followers on LinkedIn and he frequently appears in top business publications. 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 guest this time is Bob Gaydos, Founder and CEO of Pendella where he leads a team of innovators in the insurance industry, automating the underwriting process through AI and big data.Questions for Bob include:In a LinkedIn post you shared the following: "Building an innovative startup is a lot like riding a roller coaster. At times, you feel like you want to throw up and at other times it's a beyond-thrilling ride. I'll ride that ride with our team any day! I am so proud of all of the hard work and incredible talent that has gotten us here. We are well on our way to bringing greater financial security to millions of people and future generations." Any advice for others thinking of making the jump and starting a tech business?You and the Pendella team were recently at PrismHR LIVE in Austin, TX. What's the fit? How was the event?What are some key differences between group and individual life insurance policies employees need to understand?Should HR explain this difference to employees in the hiring process?How can individual life insurance become a top employee benefit?How can companies unlock enhanced individual policy coverage for employees through the use of tech?More About Bob GaydosOver the last 10 years, Bob has founded, invested, advised, and operated innovative companies in the benefit & insurance industry such as Maxwell Health: an online benefits administration platform acquired by Sun Life in 2018. Connected Benefits: an online insurance agency acquired by GoHealth in 2016. Limelight Health: a group underwriting platform acquired by Fineos in 2020. GoCo: an online platform for HR, benefits, and payroll. Ideon (formerly Vericred): an innovative data services platform powering digital quote-to-card experiences in health insurance and benefits.More About PendellaPendella’s embedded, white-label individual life and disability insurance solution empowers distributors and carriers to easily offer affordable life and disability insurance options to their customers. The technology automates the underwriting process through the power of artificial intelligence and big data, creating a seamless and highly intuitive policy-buying experience where consumers can buy a policy completely online in minutes without a medical exam.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