HRchat Podcast

In this HRchat, we consider ways HR leaders can scale 'people-first' company culture when so many new barriers exist.  Listen too, as we discuss ways to support the mental wellbeing of employees through a potentially difficult 2023.Our returning guest is Kim Tabac, Principal Consultant at Kim Tabac Human Resources, a company helping businesses big and small across North America to leverage their number one asset: their people.Kim has 20+ years of experience designing and executing People & Culture strategies for leading organizations across various industries.Questions For Kim Include:Let's get this conversation rolling with a big question - how can HR pros help to scale a "people-first" company culture when new barriers exist  and priorities have changed again? Many companies will, actually, be looking to streamline processes and reduce headcounts in 2023. What are some ways this can be achieved without damage to the employer brand and engagement levels within a company?Leveraging the international talent market to fill key roles is one way to keep people costs down. What are some of the benefits and complexities of building a global workforce? How has mental health in the workplace changed since the pandemic? How have the needs and expectations of employees changed since Covid?How can employers prioritize and support employees' mental health in the post-pandemic world?Is returning to the office the solution for improving employee mental health?It seems that the younger generations are wanting to return to the office and the older cohorts prefer Hybrid. Is the debate really one of generational divisions? How important is it for junior/new employees to get in-person time with their team, coaches, and leaders? Listen to our previous conversation with Kim, all the way back in 2018, it's episode 64 and available on your favorite podcast platforms!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 talk about the connections between the HR and Marketing departments. Our guest today is Ron Tite, Founder & Chief Creative Officer at Church + State.An entrepreneur, speaker, and best-selling author, Ron Tite has always blurred the lines between art and commerce. He has been an award-winning advertising writer and Creative Director for some of the world’s most respected brands including Air France, DoorDash, Google, Intel, Microsoft, Volvo, Walmart, and many others.Questions For Ron Include:You have a history of working in the marketing and advertising space and believe either HR has to report into marketing or marketing has to report to HR. How are the two departments interconnected and why should HR take it's direction from Marketing or v.v.? What are some common HR activities previously managed by Marketing (e.g. projecting the employer brand).In a recent LinkedIn post, you wrote: "Employers are looking for people who can manage their relationships AND do their job. Especially now. In May 2020, nearly half of US workers reported feeling that their boss cared about their wellbeing. That number has since HALVED. Plus - workers who reported feeling uncared for by a boss were 69% more likely to look for a new job, or report suffering from burnout". Why do you suggest many leaders have reverted to pre-pandemic form and are being less empathetic/supportive of their employees?In another recent post, you shared some thoughts on work-life balance: "When we talk about work/life balance, we usually define it as "making sure my work life doesn't creep into my personal life". I think it's way more complicated than that. Often, our personal life creeps into our work life in the form of emotional distraction. The toughest part is that those people often feel like they can't or don't want to talk about it with their colleagues. It's difficult to acknowledge their efforts at work but we can certainly do it". How important is it to company culture that employees are able to share info on their personal lives with colleagues? What does this do to engagement levels? 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 returning guest in HRchat 529 is Matt Charney, Talent Acquisition Practice Leader at HR.com and former Executive Editor at RecruitingDaily.We are big fans of Matt; not only is he a leading global expert and influencer in the talent and technology space, he’s also an authentic and warm pro!Matt has extensive expertise within the recruiting and HR technology industries, with nearly 20 years of marketing leadership experience at global talent organizations such as Monster Worldwide, Cornerstone OnDemand, Talemetry, and the Allegis Group.Matt began his career in corporate talent acquisition as a sourcer and recruiter for companies such as Warner Bros. and the Walt Disney Company.Questions For Matt Include: You're Talent Acquisition Practice Leader at HR.com. Tell us about Talent Acquisition Excellence Magazine and your role.How has hiring changed since over the past few years? How have processes changed as a result of the pandemic and remote hiring?What are yoiur thoughts on the role of hiring based on culture fit?Any tips for HR leaders looking to fill gaps and supplement departments with contingent workers: what are the benefits and negatives of developing a blended pool of people resources with Gig workers? 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, we welcome Ben Eubanks back to the show. Ben is an HR analyst, author, fellow podcaster, and Chief Research Officer at Lighthouse Research & Advisory.As a human capital management industry analyst, Ben helps companies and vendors with strategy, content, and more. He has been a speaker for over a decade at events such as the SHRM Annual Conference, ATD TechKnowledge, and the HR Technology Conference.Previously, Ben worked as an "in-the-trenches leader in the HR field" within smaller organizations, government contracting firms, and the non-profit sector. Questions For Ben Include:You recently wrote a piece for the team at Workplace from Meta on creating an environment where employees can raise their voice and contribute without fear or judgment called The Democratic Workplace. In the article, you touched on the PRESS framework for transparency, how leaders can commit to openness, and whether this will ultimately lead to chaos.  Can you tell us about this PRESS framework and how it can help foster work environments that embrace innovation, collaboration, and free-thinking? "While there are some core concepts that remain critical (respect, fairness, and so on), the way companies approach it is continuing to go deeper than the old-fashioned (and ineffective) diversity quota on hiring." In an October 2022 session hosted by you and George Rogers, you talk with some leaders and experts that are pushing the boundaries when it comes to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. You also unveiled some of your new research on the topic; shedding light on what contributes to employee belonging (and what it means in terms of retention, performance, and more). Can you tell us more about the session and your new findings? In a recent recruiting study, you asked "what metrics are you using most often?" What are the findings and do you agree with the people analytics focus of, and hiring metrics used by, most orgs? How can we measure culture fit and 'culture add' in 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 Kees de Vos, Chief Product Officer at Beekeeper. Kees has twenty years of leadership experience across the digital technology landscape. His experience spans product strategy & management, professional services and customer success, having led these disciplines at global, class-leading software (SaaS), services and high-end consultancy providers. After working globally with leading brands and retailers to develop and implement their digital strategies (incl. Walmart, Target, Nespresso, Tesco, Argos), he now helps investors, start-ups and blue-chips to bring their digital products and services to market and unlock their growth potential.Questions for Kees de Vos Include:  Can you explain what you mean by a disconnect between frontline workers and their managers?What are the consequences of frontline employee burnout?  How do employers solve the disconnect and improve employee retention rates?What can employers do to better support their frontline employees?About BeekeeperBeekeeper aims to transform the way frontline businesses work. Their frontline operating system helps companies ditch paper and manual processes to improve employee engagement, retention, and performance. The tool empowers employees with direct access to the people, processes, and systems they need to do their best work. Companies around the world use Beekeeper to connect their teams, unify their systems and drive their businesses forward. Learn more at beekeeper.ioWe 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 look at the role of employer branding in 2023; what it means today, and how it makes an impact.Listen as we discuss ways larger companies with distributed workforces are investing in employer branding efforts to improve recruiting, retention, and engagement rates.Bill's guest this time is Eric Harris, CEO of MindHandle and Communications Professor at Texas Christian University Neely School for Executive Education.With the goal of making employees feel great about their employer, Eric and his team offer a process called Magnetic Branding to get the strongest insights about the employee experience and how to communicate it to improve recruiting and retention.Questions For Eric Include:How can organizations take the lessons from systems that create a positive customer experience to improve the employee experience?What are some of the common challenges for projecting an appealing employer brand?Why is it important for companies to have an engaging employer brand? What are some of the big challenges and opportunities in 2023? E.g. competition for unskilled workers is still fierce despite the economic downtown.How to sabotage an employer brand overnight? "At MindHandle we call it magnetism. A strong employer brand will attract the right customers and repel the wrong ones. A strong consumer brand will deliver great employees and improve retention if leveraged correctly. Neither works in a vacuum. Starve one and the other withers.” Can you explain the notion of 'magnetism’ in the context of employer branding?How can companies do a better job of measuring culture fit during the hiring process?Who should be involved in the hiring process? What are your top three tips for HR pros to work with internal comms., marketing, leadership and employees to create and maintain an awesome employer brand?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 HRchat guest this time is Dawn Klinghoffer, Vice President of the HR Business Insights team at Microsoft. Her responsibilities include advanced people analytics & research for Microsoft’s business units globally including ownership of the employee listening systems, as well as analytics and reporting support for HR programs, including Global Diversity & Inclusion, Global HR Services, Talent Management, and Learning & Development. The team’s work has been published in HBR, NY Times, Forbes and other news journals. Dawn has been at Microsoft for over 20 years and has held positions in HR and Finance.  Questions For Dawn Include: How is data/people analytics changing HR at Microsoft and improving the employee experience? How has Microsoft been using data to navigate hybrid work and employee wellbeing?  You’ve said that “Thriving” is the new North Star for companies. Can you explain a bit about why Microsoft has stopped measuring employee engagement and instead is measuring employees thriving?  What does “thriving” mean at Microsoft? And how do you measure that?  How do employee listening systems and data help leaders understand the struggles and current mindsets of employees? Has the role of people analytics changed over the last couple of years at Microsoft? Switching gears here a bit. Can you talk about the importance of employee trust in creating and sustaining a data-driven culture and people analytics function? Are there any workplace trends you’ve been noticing? With a look to the future, especially as it relates to flexible and hybrid work, what kind of metrics or analysis are you thinking about and excited to explore?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 consider some of the key HR trends for 2023 and ask if skills are more important than experience.The guest this time is Tom Haak, Founder of the HR Trend Institute.Widely regarded as one of the world's most influential HR thinkers, Tom Haak has worked in senior HR positions at Arcadis, Fugro, KPMG, Aon, and Philips Electronics.Through his insights and expertise, Tom helps organizations navigate the constantly evolving HR landscape and stay ahead of the latest trends. In his engaging and interactive presentations, he inspires and motivates HR professionals and business leaders to drive change and achieve success.Questions For Tom Include: Why focus more on skills than experience?On December 7, you delivered a webinar called Top HR Trends for 2022 for the "Coaching for Ukraine" project, powered by AcademyOcean. Tell us more. Do you see these trends changing fast?What do you see as the most important trend for 2023?You say, in your 2023 trend report: "Knowledge workers are not the center of the universe". Can you explain why?What is the "Productivity Puzzle"? When our 2023 trend overview is published (next week)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

Welcome to the first episode of the HRchat podcast of 2023! It's a new year which means fresh opportunities to engage employees and inspire higher performance. Joining Bill on this episode is Chris Bjorling. Chris is President at Fidello, co-host of the People and Performance Podcast, and Associate Editor at the HR Gazette.Questions for Chris:We are releasing this episode at the tail end of the holiday period, a time we all give thanks. In your work and personal lives, what are you most grateful for?Do you have a holiday-related joke you can share? 2023 could be a tough one for many leaders and employers. How can companies navigate the turbulent waters of recession in ways that mean their employees remain happy, engaged, and productive?What are your predictions for the world of work in 2023? We have a new season of the People and Performance Podcast coming up. Can you offer some shout outs to some of the upcoming guests? What's coming up for Fidello in 2023? Events? Announcements? How can we connect with and learn more about you and Fidello? 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 podcast, we look back on a busy and successful 2022 HR events calendar.Bill's guest is Dan Hunter, Founder of Workzinga, is a job search and hiring platform emphasizing company culture fit very, very active at events and spreading their message through lots of channels including a bunch of episodes on the HRchjat pod! Dan is a lifelong entrepreneur with a passion for developing and mentoring leaders.Before Workzinga, Dan managed revenue cycle operations for SmileDirectClub, where he helped to hire over 1,000 employees in buoyant and tougher labor markets. This experience spurred Hunter’s desire to develop a more seamless hiring process that results in the best-suited candidate filling companies' open roles.Listen as Dan and Bill reflect on a super-busy 2022 for him and his team at a number of well-known HR and Talent conferences around the US. 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