HRchat Podcast

In this HRchat episode, we consider the value to the org of flexible, robust, and measurable succession planning.Listen and discover common pitfalls and challenges faced during the succession planning process, and gain insights to help you navigate these critical decisions. Hear some possible solutions too. Whether you're an HR professional, an aspiring leader, or simply interested in effective succession planning strategies, this episode is for you! Bill's guest this time is Peter Demangos, CEO & Co-founder at SuccessionHR, the HR software focused on Succession Planning.Questions for Peter include:Why can it be hard for HR teams and leaders to identify vulnerable and at-risk key roles in the org? What about finding gaps in employee skills?You were recently interviewed by HRD Magazine. In it, you said "The biggest mistake in succession planning is assuming you need to hire someone who’s a carbon copy of yourself." What did you mean by that and does culture fit matter? DEI efforts.How can better succession planning help to mitigate the current talent crisis?How can we encourage folks with an understanding of the future impact of AI in the workplace to move into leadership roles? How can employers start to rectify their succession planning errors asap? Where do they start and what are some quick wins?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's awesome guest this time is Nashville-based Tara Joseph, Co-Founder and CFO at Big Plan Holdings, a company that encompasses Edgehill Music Publishing, the Amulet Society, and American Paint. Tara and her team at Big Plan Holdings have created a unique company culture with the goals of ensuring no one is above anyone else and that all employees are treated as equals.How do HR pros and leaders begin to build a culture where employees feel they have the freedom to take risks and present their ideas and concerns without fear of retribution? What does it take to run a company where all of your employees want to stay for the long-term? How can we add a little southern hospitality to the ways we work? Listen and find out! Questions for Tara include:Big Plan Holdings (BPH), has interests in real estate, fashion, music, hospitality, and other ventures. Please give us a brief overview of Big Plan Holdings.What type of culture are you building at Big Plan Holdings and why? Let's address the doubters out there: can we ever really build a non-hierarchical system? Is it possible to build a flatter, more egalitarian structure? Will office politics get in the way? "All animals are created equal but some animals are more equal than others."In your last answer, you said "Remember where you come from and always value people". how have you and your husband instilled that in your daughters (who also work at the company? What is the response you have received from Big Plan Holding employees?  More About TaraAn artist at heart, Tara has an extensive background in fashion design, senior-level retail management, buying, and company branding with professional stops including Nordstrom and Claire’s Accessories. Tara's entrepreneurial spirit and love for high-end fashion led her to opening "It's So Tara," an upscale resale boutique in the Chicagoland area.With two daughters of her own, Tara has made it a priority to support, empower, and encourage women to be the greatest versions of themselves, both personally and professionally.  Tara was the Founder of 3rd Eye Hi -  a woman's lifestyle subscription box company - and is the Founder of Amulet Society - a women's social networking group based in Nashville and Chicago.Tara has dedicated over a decade to a number of private and public organizations including acting as President of the IlliSupport 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

When we express ourselves openly and effectively, and when we honor our commitments, we’re practicing authenticity. Being authentic involves expressing emotions to at the right time, to the right degree and to the right people.When leaders practice authenticity, they’re described as genuine. Leaders who are lower in these skills are often described by others as untrustworthy.In episode three of the EI Sunday Supplement by HR Gazette, we explore why authenticity is key to leadership goals and how it can positively influence performance, engagement, and overall success. Listen as we explore the profound benefits of emotional intelligence training for business leaders and how it can enhance their effectiveness, drive employee engagement, and lead to organizational success.Authenticity is important to being an effective leader because:It helps leaders create understanding, openness and feelings of trust in othersLeaders who are behave guardedly, avoid conflict, or are inappropriately blunt about the way they feel can create mistrust, artificial harmony and misunderstandings with those around themLeaders need the people they’re supervising to be open with them, and modeling this behavior themselves will encourage it in othersSupport 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 reinventing performance management and how positive psychology can help organizations rethink, reimagine and reinvent performance management and leadership practices.The guest is Amin Sorour, Director of Human Resources at the Egyptian Banking InstituteAmin is a frequent conference speaker, contributing to many global and regional HR and Leadership events across different countries. He has been recognized recently as one of the most influential HR Leaders from the Middle East by ETHR World Middle East. Amin is a founding member and part of the advisory council of the Intelligent Leadership Hub (ILH).Questions for Amin include:Tell us about your role at the Egyptian Banking InstituteWhy do organizations need to rethink their performance management?In today's post-digital era, BANI world and with chat GPT penetrates almost all aspects of our life; how should organizations, leaders and employees perceive the impact of such a powerful technology? Is it a threat or a blessing?What other factors should we consider as design elements for a more modern, agile and flexible performance management system? The ongoing performance conversations and coaching have been some kind of a buzzword for reinventing performance management over the past decade at least, but some might complain it doesn't make much difference, what are your thoughts about and how does it fit in the basic constructs of positive psychology?More About AminAmin stands at the forefront of the fast-changing Organization Development, Psychology & Human Resources development sector, known for his tireless work ethic and hands-on transformative approaches to reinvent performance management and leadership practices in today’s hyper-competitive world of work. As Director of Human Resources at the Egyptian Banking Institute (the training arm of the Central Bank of Egypt), Amin bringing up more than 18 years of experience in multiple industries (e.g. Pharmaceutical, Higher Education, Consultancy, and Banking) with both regional and global experiences as he was appointed the Regional HR Manager for the Middle East and North Africa for an international European pharmaceutical company, whilst being assigned a global project to implement a modern and agile performance management system across overseas sales offices in Europe, Asia and Africa. We do our best to eSupport 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 ask are employers ‘missing the mark’ when it comes to workplace wellbeing?Bill's guest this time is Dr. Sarah Matyko, Vice President of client success at Sonic Boom Wellness. Sarah oversees all client-facing operations and provides coaching and direction for all client success managers, ensuring client relationships are productive, effective, and sustainable when it comes to addressing top population health needs for that client.  Questions for Sarah include:What is the root cause behind the current workforce wellbeing inflection point? Where are employers ‘missing the mark’ when it comes to workplace wellbeing? Employers are busy. How can they provide an employee experience that promotes wellbeing on top of all the other business priorities they are already doing? Is ROI even possible when discussing workplace wellbeing? What's the business case? What are some action items that our listeners can take away from our convo and implement right away? More About SarahPrior to joining Sonic Boom, Sarah was the corporate director of life enrichment at Senior Resource Group (SRG), where she provided development, oversight, and direction to achieve proactive outcomes via a population health management program. Before joining SRG in 2017, she led the U.S. Navy’s population health program, a $25M initiative designed to optimize Population Health strategies through the integration of healthcare delivery, proactive data analysis & clinical wellness services for 400,000 beneficiaries.Sarah received her bachelor’s degree in exercise physiology from West Virginia University with a minor in gerontology. Dr. Matyko then obtained her master’s and doctorate from the University of Southern California (USC) with a specialization in Lifestyle Redesign® and Behavioral Science. Dr. Matyko has been an American Council on Exercise and an American College of Sports Medicine certified personal trainer since 1999. She’s also a Certified Diabetes Educator and an Occupational Therapist.  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 ADT Conference and Expo is in full swing in sunny San Diego!Joining Bill Banham on the show is Amy K. Shilliday, Sr L&D Specialist. Expedia Group, USA. Amy is a long-time attendee of, and advocate for, the ATD Conference and speaker at this year's event. And she's involved with two sessions at the event: Tips for Working With a Co-Facilitator and World Café Session: Unpacking ATD23: Apply Your Learning LessonsAmy has spent over twenty years shaping learner experiences and advocating for learners' needs across various industries. A lifelong world traveler, Amy is fascinated by how people in varying cultures learn, connect, and teach; she applies these cultural lessons to her work today in curating en empathetic and globally-inclusive learner experience. Amy earned her CPLP (now CPTD) in 2017 and loves supporting others as they pursue their own credentialing journeys.Listen as Amy and Bill discuss what attendees can expect at the conference and expo plus get a glimpse into the learning outcomes from Amy's sessions. About ADT Conference and ExpoSince 1945, ATD has been at the forefront of empowering professionals in the talent development field. From humble beginnings with 56 attendees in Chicago to today's international event, our conferences have consistently delivered the highest quality content, inspiration, and networking opportunities. Learn more at atdconference.td.org/aboutSupport 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 episode two of the EI Sunday Supplement by HR Gazette, we explore why awareness of others is key to leadership goals and how it can positively influence performance, engagement, and overall success. Listen as we explore the profound benefits of emotional intelligence training for business leaders and how it can enhance their effectiveness, drive employee engagement, and lead to organizational success.More About Awareness of Others The ability to be aware of the emotional state of others is all about taking stock of those around us. When we take notice of others, acknowledge them, and make them feel valued, we’re exercising this competency.Leaders who are especially aware of those around them are able to adjust their leadership style accordingly and tend to be described as empathetic to their colleagues, rather than insensitive to others and their feelings.Awareness of others is essential to effective leadership because:Leadership is fundamentally about facilitating performance, and the way others feel is directly linked to the way the performAwareness of others is necessary in order to take effective steps to influence and facilitate others’ performanceTo encourage optimal performance, leaders need to adjust their leadership style so that it best fits with the people and situations they are leading.Learn more by listening to this episode with Debbie Muno and Bill Banham.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

Organizations are constantly seeking innovative ways to optimize team performance and foster employee engagement. As companies strive to achieve a culture that fosters cohesive and productive teams, they are turning to purpose-built Team Experience Platforms (TXPs) to unlock their potential.A cutting-edge TXP goes beyond traditional project management tools and instead focuses on creating a unique environment where teams can thrive. By harnessing the power of technology underpinned by behavioral psychology principles, a TXP enables teams to engage and perform at their best.One of the key advantages of a purpose-built TXP lies in its ability to provide continuous shared insights and action plans. By collecting and analyzing data on team dynamics, individual strengths, and collaboration patterns, the platform offers valuable feedback and actionable recommendations. This data-driven approach empowers teams to identify areas for improvement, strengthen team cohesion, and leverage individual talents for optimal outcomes.By embracing a purpose-built TXP, organizations can revolutionize team experiences and unlock new levels of performance. In this blog series, we will delve into the specific benefits and features of a TXP, showcasing how it can drive success and elevate team performance in the modern workplace. Stay tuned for our upcoming articles that will explore the transformative potential of a purpose-built Team Experience Platform.The guest today is James Brogan, CEO and co-founder of PepTalk, a leading employee engagement platform. James is passionate about the impact teams and managers have on employee engagement and has been the driving force behind the development of the PepTalk Team Experience Platform.With his cousin Bernard Brogan, James founded PepTalk after recognizing the need to use the lessons he has learned in sports and make them transferable to the workplace. In sports, teams invest money, time and energy into the team dynamic, and he believes PepTalk will help create that same team experience within organizations.James trained as a solicitor and holds a Bachelor of Commerce from UCD and a Diploma in Sports Law. Prior to PepTalk, James was Managing Director of Legacy Consultants, a company he co-founded which is now one of the leading sponsorship and communications companies in Ireland. James is also an advisor to a number of start-ups.Questions for JamesSupport 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 today is Francois Fortier, Founder and CEO of Applauz, a multi-award-winning HR SaaS platform based in Quebec, Canada.Francois has 15+ years of entrepreneurial experience and prior to starting Applauz, Francois was Founder and CEO of The KLF Group, a company specializing in building and scaling companies in the Reward and Recognition space.As CEO of Applauz, he is responsible for overseeing all facets of the business and is committed to providing effective and affordable solutions that help leaders better engage with their employees. Since 2019, Applauz has been on a mission to help companies make their work environment a happier place, by building people-first cultures where managers learn to better motivate and inspire their teams, and where employees feel appreciated and recognized.Questions for Francois include:Why should leaders care about building an authentic culture of appreciation?How must leadership be involved in the development of a culture of appreciation?How can HR leaders overcome obstacles to growing appreciation at work?Why is software only part of the answer? What are the other components?What does a culture of appreciation mean to you and how does that show up in the ethos of Applauz?How can listeners connect with you and learn more about Applauz?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, we delve into ways to provide support for employees facing health challenges and changes. From crafting robust support systems to nurturing a culture of empathy, we'll uncover actionable strategies to empower your workforce and enable them to navigate obstacles with resilience and hope.The guest this time is Max Landry, Co-Founder & Co-CEO at Peppy, a health app that connects your people to real, human experts, giving them the care and answers they need to take control of their health and bring their best selves to work, every day.Peppy's trained practitioners support employees through underserved areas of health that fall through the gaps all too often – menopause, fertility, having a baby, and other health-related issues affecting women, men, and the LGBTQ+ community. The Peppy team says they offer expertise delivered with time, passion, and empathy, reducing the health worries that cause employees to disengage, or even leave employment altogether.Prior to co-founding Peppy, Max was Co-Founder and Chief Executive of media company The Conversation UK. Prior to that, he was Co-Founder and Managing Director of Paperstone, one of the UK's first online office supplies companies.Questions for Max include:You’ve worked with some high-profile companies with a lot of employees; what are the main benefits for a business that decides to use Peppy? A use case? Your site says "1 in 6 colleagues will struggle with their fertility." Tell us more about this challenge and how it can affect the morale and wellbeing of employees. How do you work with HR teams to help them create actionable strategies to empower their workforces and enable them to navigate obstacles with resilience and hope?The US is clearly a focus for Peppy since your expansion into the market last year. What are the key challenges in the US that you want to address? Can you tell me more about Peppy’s plans here?How do you see attitudes in the workplace changing towards health support for women, men and the LGBTQ+ community? More About PeppyPeppy was founded by three like-minded individuals, Mridula Pore, Evan Harris and Max Landry, who all experienced the ‘Oh wow!’ moment of bringing a baby home for the first time. They saw an opportunity to offer a solution for organizations looking to better support their people and to differentiateSupport 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