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A well-designed benefits program can help employees manage their health and financial wellbeing, which can improve their overall wellness and quality of life.When employees have a clear understanding of their benefits and can utilize them effectively, it can lead to increased productivity, reduced absenteeism, and lower healthcare costs. A positive employee benefits experience is important to an employer because it can have a helpful impact on employee morale, job satisfaction, and overall engagement with the company. This, in turn, can have a significant impact on the bottom line. In this episode of the HRchat show, we present a benefits innovation story from Ameritas, one of Noyo’s carrier customers who is reaping the rewards of Noyo’s data platform, which is allowing Ameritas to unlock the power of its once-siloed benefits data to deliver an enhanced benefits experience for all involved: employers, employees, Ameritas staff, as well as its broker partners. Employers want to deliver the best benefits experience to employees so they clearly understand their benefits and can proactively utilize them for enhanced population health among their associate base.Our guest this time is Karen Gustin, Executive VP - Group Division at Ameritas Life Insurance Corp.Questions For Karen Include:You’ve said an API strategy is the great equalizer in the insurance industry – tell us moreWhen was the moment you realized that partnering with a data platform specializing in API connections was the right path forward for Ameritas?How have you managed Ameritas's API strategy and why did you make the choices that you did?Was it hard setting the strategy within your organization? And how did you go about finding the right partner?Ameritas was an early adopter of the Noyo platform and API-powered data exchange. What's been the impact over the years? Any success metrics you can share?For other insurance carriers looking to innovate their data strategies, the choice often comes down to heavily investing resources to build in-house connections or partnering with an external resource. As we’ve mentioned earlier before, Ameritas chose to partner with Noyo. What would be your advice to other benefits carriers now faced with the same choice, and why?We do our best to ensure editoSupport 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

Employers in the US, Canada and elsewhere are faced with a very broad range of laws that govern the relationship between employers and employees. The US, for example, is a country that is based on states' rights and on a federal system.And what that means is that not only does the federal government have different regulations on employer-employee relationships, but in many cases, different states do too. Bill Banham's guest in this benefits law-focused HRchat episode is Tom M. White, Attorney at Rimon Law.Tom specializes in the full scope of human resources management, such as Employee Benefits and Executive Compensation, Healthcare, and Employment Law.Questions For Tom Include:Talk to us about recent FTC proposals to ban non-compete clauses and what that could mean for companies and employeesEmployers today are faced with a very broad range of laws that govern the relationship between employers and employees. The US is a country that is based on states' rights and on a federal system. Tell us about the wide range of laws that govern the relationship between employers and employees in the United States and some of the ways the disparity of regulations between states can impact businesses. Can you share some of the complexities associated with developing a plan that pays out monthly benefits over a period of time to a former employee who has not gone into competition?Are other law firms in your view following the Rimon Law-championed model?More About ThomasTom began his practice shortly after ERISA was enacted. In this capacity, he has undertaken a full range of contentious, non-contentious, and transactional benefits and employment work, and also has extensive experience in the development, documentation, and administration of executive compensation programs. He has worked on behalf of clients ranging in size from start-ups to Fortune 500 enterprises.Mr. White served as an adjunct faculty member of the Chicago-Kent College of Law where he taught the ERISA course. He serves on the board of the New College Foundation and is a member of its Finance and Investment Committees. Before joining Rimon, Mr. White practiced with Arnstein & Lehr in its Chicago office.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 PoSupport 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’ll be talking about the role of the employer brand in 2023 and ways to maximize your company's chances of standing out from the competition. Joining Bill Banham on the show are Japneet Gill and Stacy Parker from Toronto-based Blu Ivy Group.Questions For Stacy and Japneet Include:Let's start with ensuring that we are all on the same page about an employer brand. How does Blu Ivy define it?Why is employer branding an essential part of the culture strategy?How have you embedded the EVP into the Blu Ivy Culture and Experience?There is a lot of talk about Brand ambassador programs. How can this help the internal employer brand experience?What do you think is important for employer brand leaders to keep top of mind for 2023?About Stacy and JapneetAs a founding partner and MD at Blu Ivy, Stacy has played a key role in helping to build employer brands for more than 100 organizations. With over 25 years of global experience building top-of-mind and preferred talent brands, she has seen firsthand how employer brand strategy can transform talent communications and become a catalyst for improving retention, talent acquisition, and business performance. Stacy is driven by the belief that Employer Branding will soon transform and elevate the role that Human Resources plays within organizations globally.Japneet is Director, People & Culture at Blu Ivy. She is a People-oriented leader who thrives on human interaction and connection. Japneet has over eight years of experience as a Human Resources professional with a background in full-cycle HR management. She works as a strategic partner to senior leaders to hire, scale culture, and build people practices.Enjoyed this conversation? Check out HRchat episode 316 with Blu Ivy’s Nicole Fernandes and Mike Hoffman.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

Global technology-focused investment bank Drake Star recently released the Talent Acquisition Software Report, which provides an in-depth analysis of the industry’s year-to-date M&A and funding activity, share price movements and sector valuations, as well as key industry news and emerging trends. According to the report, M&A activity in the talent acquisition software industry remained strong in 2022 despite economic concerns, driven by product expansions, private equity investment, and consolidations.  Joining Bill Banham on today's show is Jim Holzer, Managing Partner at Drake Star.Questions For Jim Include: What is driving the Talent Acquisition and HR Tech market at the moment?How is technology and innovation affecting Talent Acquisition and HR Tech?Investment in upskilling employees to handle the increased use of AI and automation? What options are available for Talent Acquisition and HR Tech companies to grow their businesses and create value?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 consider ways to streamline everything from recruitment to retirement and where tech will fit in over the next few years.The guest this time is Prashant Khambekar, SVP at Harbinger Group, a global technology company that builds products and solutions aiming to transform the way people work and learn.For 30 years, the firm has been innovating alongside organizations that are in the people business – serving the Human Resources, eLearning, Digital Publishing, Education, and High-Tech sectors.Questions For Prashant Include:What would you say the future of HR looks like? What should HR expect in the future in terms of the evolution of the workplace, HR function, HR process, employee management, or nature of work? AI is replacing huge numbers of traditional jobs, what role do you believe technology will play in the future of HR?We all know DEI is a crucial area for HR to manage. How do think technology will shape the space over the next few years? What DEI technologies can HR adopt?How will automation and integration help resolve challenges with HR systems or improve HR processes?How can technology enhance employee experience?More About HarbingerAt Harbinger, we understand that building a great solution requires in-depth knowledge of the user, the nuances of the business, and expertise in technology. That is why we provide both end-to-end product development and content services.Their pedigree in eLearning and building next-generation products has fostered a culture of continuous learning. We experiment with new technologies, easily embrace new ideas, and creatively apply them to our customer’s products. Their products and solutions enable workforce transformation through continuous innovation. 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

Our guest this time is Andrew Graft, Vice President of Corporate Marketing at Access Development and Access Perks, a company committed to making the workplace a better place through its network of exclusive discounts from over 1 million of the world’s best brands. Andrew's responsibilities include overseeing the company's B2B, B2C, and loyalty marketing efforts, growing company revenue and generating new business leads, driving product sales and web traffic, and providing marketing support services to client companies. Questions For Andrew Include:How can an employee discount network improve recruiting, retention and morale? You lead a team of graphic designers and marketing managers to execute an extensive campaign calendar of electronic, print and tradeshow marketing initiatives. What do you believe are some of the key characteristics of effective leaders? For those who may not be as familiar, what exactly is an employee discount program?What should an employer look for if they’re considering such a program for their own employees?What problems do employee discount programs try to solve for employers?Let's talk about the brands your team works with. Who are some of the discount providers in your program?How much can employees save using your program? Do you have any examples or stories you can share?How can listeners connect with you and learn more about Access Perks?About Access Perks and Access DevelopmentAccess Perks – America’s largest employee discount network – helps employers boost the value of their benefits by stretching employee paychecks on the purchases they make every day – from restaurants and retailers to entertainment and travel providers. Through its direct relationships with over 1 million local businesses and national brands, no other employee discount program delivers more savings in more communities throughout America.  For over 30 years, its parent organization Access Development has provided high-value, high-impact engagement and loyalty programs for organizations, employer groups, businesses and associations worldwide. The company is an award-winning employer and has been recognized nationally for its commitment to healthy, happy workplaces.  To download the ebook referenced in this episode, click here (accessperks.com/ebookSupport 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

Our guest this time is Rita Sookrit, Canada Learning Lead at Hemsley Fraser. Rita is a globally-experienced L&D leader. Skilled in aligning business goals with L&D strategy, she helps companies implement innovative solutions using technology, tools, and frameworks. She also combines business acumen with portfolio skills to build trust, align stakeholders, tackle challenges, and inspire creativity for workplace learning. Questions For Rita Include: Tell us about Hemsley Fraser Group's award-winning multi-modal library and ways it allows for the 'ultimate flexibility in program design'.Users can choose from the Hemsley Fraser library's range of topics and content types – fluid books, videos, animations, podcasts, infographics, and quizzes as well as virtual training, in-person or bite-size sessions. Depending on the industry and/or job type, do some forms of learning content work better than others?Leaders and executives must be able to develop and fine-tune their teams’ workplace skills to ensure resilience during another tough year ahead (slowing economy, Ukraine war, lasting effects of Covid). How can an employee development framework help leaders adapt to the changing marketplace and business environment?Considerations for wellness and mental health are a priority for many organizations. How do these impact learning efficacy?Remote learning is a top adjustment for trainers and learners in 2023. Tell us more about the challenges and opportunities.Legacy & third-party content: How does Hemsley Fraser Group help transform clients' old training programs so they are fit for the future? ("Utilize our design studio to uplift your existing content and/or integrate with other third-party content to create a one-stop-shop for your learners").About Hemsley FraserHemsley Fraser is a turn-key learning partner that helps organizations activate the change they need. The team creates, delivers, and manages learning experiences that engage individuals, teams, and the entire workforce. Passionate about learning, and the transformative effect that it can have on today’s work experience, their mission is to transform how people learn, engage and develop in the rhythm of their work, wherever they are!We do our best to ensure editorial objectivity. The views and ideas shared by our guests and sponsors are entirely independent of The HR 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 employee wellbeing-focused episode of the HRchat show, Bill Banham talks with Cole Egger, co-founder and CEO of Kindly Human. In his role, Cole leads the company’s vision to provide 24/7 empathy, privacy, and support for millions of people who need to feel heard. Through his own personal journey serving as a stem cell donor for his father who battled cancer for 5 years, Cole found that he needed to talk with someone who understood his situation more than someone with a specific degree. Kindly Human’s foundation on shared experiences is the company’s secret formula for valuable human connections. Questions For Cole Include: “We discovered that most employees are looking for support within 24 hours,” you say. “Yet our nation’s shortage of therapists has resulted in delays of 48 days or more for employees seeking clinical care. In response to that crisis, we’ve designed Kindly Human to offer employees the pre-clinical support they need immediately. At Kindly Human, it’s all about humans helping humans at the moment.”  Tell me about the mission and company culture of Kindly Human. Why is a tech-enabled HR service like Kindly Human so important for an employer – even if the employer already has an Employee Assistance Program?Can you explain why it’s important that employees benefit from pre-clinical support provided by their employer?How does the Kindly Human peer support platform integrate/fit into an employer’s existing employee well-being and HR platforms?How are your Peer Listeners trained?Why did Listeners On Call rebrand and change its name to Kindly Human?About Kindly HumanThe Kindly Human mental well-being platform provides 24/7 pre-clinical support to help employees navigate the life stressors that so many people experience, such as financial, relationship, work, and health concerns. Employees can quickly connect with a supportive trained peer without having to navigate a complicated, time-intensive benefits program or health care system. Most importantly, Kindly Human matches users with supportive peers who have similar life experiences and truly understand the situation each employee finds themselves in.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

Joining Bill Banham in this episode are David Cartlidge, Managing Director, and Jamie Keeling, Sales Director at My Staff Shop, a company specializing in creating tailored employee benefits and rewards & recognition via their Platform.Based in Shrewsbury, UK, My Staff Shop provides employees with exclusive deals and discounts, free financial advice, and saving tips to suit every situation.David, Jamie 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.Questions For David and Jamie Include: What style of leadership is working for this newly formed EOT? Why is failing so important? Is failing more powerful than succeeding? You claim that employees using My Staff shop can save over 1000 pounds/USD 1200 each year. Tell us more.You're launching the My HR Headaches Podcast very soon. Tell our listeners why you're launching it and what they can learn from tuning in.Jamie, you recently presented at DisruptHR Norwich. Why did you decide to get involved? What's the fit?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

Our guest this time is Larysa Grant, a Breaking Barriers Program Coordinator at Times Change Women’s Employment Service, a non-profit helping women find meaningful employment. Larysa loves helping people grow in their professions and use their talents to the fullest. At Breaking Barriers, she helps women remove barriers to entering the jobs they like. She also offers training, consulting, and coaching for small - and medium-sized businesses in diversity, inclusion, leadership development and creating a sense of belonging at organizations.Questions For Larysa Include:Tell us about the mission of Times Change Women’s Employment ServiceWhy should businesses care about diversity and inclusion? Why is your program free for small and medium-sized organizations? What rationale is behind this decision? Research shows that anti-bias training is not always efficient. What is the solution? How can we learn more about you and Times Change Women’s Employment Service? More About Larysa GrantPrior to this Larysa was a mentoring coach with The Neighbourhood Organization in Toronto. Her responsibilities include matching job seekers with professional mentors; and coaching them in the journey of achieving professional goals.Larysa worked as a recruiter for the CDI Corporation, a professional services firm that places qualified information technology professionals with government, banking and transit agencies.She has also served as a director of the board for the United Nations Association in Canada and was a board member at the North York Women’s Centre.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