HRchat Podcast

In this episode of the HRchat show, we hear from Jennifer Paxton, co-founder of Jamyr, a video content platform that helps companies engage and attract candidates. Questions for Jennifer Include:  How does video help the candidate experience and the employer brand? stats around video contentEmployer Brand- what trends are you seeing in EB that are working really well right now? What are you seeing that isn't working? Should companies try to control what employees say about them on video? In this new world of remote and hybrid, employees are feeling lonelier than ever, how do you help to build connections between employees and foster and inclusive culture? A lot of budgets and teams have been affected by the "right-sizing" going on in the tech industry right now, how can HR professionals do more with less?  More About Jennifer Paxton With a master’s degree in Opera, Jen Paxton didn't think she would have a career in Talent Acquisition or PeopleOps, however, she fell in love with helping candidates find the right role. She started her career at JobSpring Partners placing technical professionals then moved on to Robert Half before deciding to move to an in-house recruiting team. She has grown teams at later-stage startups like Fiksu and LevelUp and built Recruiting and PeopleOps strategies from scratch at small startups like Logentries, TrueMotion, Privy, and Smile. She has been a part of three successful acquisitions and almost all of her companies have won “Best Place to Work” awards at least once while she was there. She loves coaching managers, fostering a feedback culture, and building programs that will help develop a sense of belonging. 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

Social impact branding and marketing is critical to HR as it helps attract and retain top talent, enhance employee engagement and motivation, and align employees with the organization's values and purpose. Companies that prioritize social impact branding and marketing can create a more attractive employer brand, enhance employee satisfaction and productivity, and foster a strong company culture.In HRchat episode 546, we consider ways having a social purpose can help you attract and retain talent. The guest this time is Shelley L. Mayer, founder of Ramp Communications.  A passionate and visionary leader, Shelley is committed to the intersection of purpose and profit and believes that collaboration is at the heart of all success. Shelley is well-known as an industry connector and matchmaker and has deep experience and knowledge of the social impact space.Over the course of her career,  Shelley has advised hundreds of organizations to help them scale their impact. A trusted industry expert, coach, and advisor, Shelley has a reputation for challenging the status quo and creative problem-solving. In 2021, bringing together a decade of learning, Shelley pioneered Ramp’s Enlightened Brand™ method. Shelley holds a business degree from Wilfrid Laurier University and a Chartered Marketer designation with the Canadian Marketing Association.Shelley is also a speaker at the March 9th Agility Reimagined Summit.Questions for Shelley Include: Your team at Ramp is passionate about social impact branding and marketing. What do you look for in an employee to ensure they gel with the team and are committed to your company values? You will be speaking at the upcoming Agility Reimagined Summit. Your session is called: Enlightened BrandsTM: How Social Purpose Can Help You Attract and Retain Talent. Why get involved with Agility Reimagined? Any other events coming up? In a moment I'll ask you to tell me about some of the learning outcomes from the talk. But first, tell us about Ramp’s Enlightened Brand™ method and What exactly is an Enlightened Brand?Tell me about the session on March 9 - learning outcomesWhy do you think HR leaders should aspire to turn thSupport 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

Building an organizational learning culture requires a concerted effort from HR and L&D professionals. A growth mindset, clear learning goals, regular feedback and coaching, and a supportive learning environment are key factors that can help to create an organizational learning culture. By implementing these strategies, HR and L&D professionals can help to create an environment where employees are motivated to learn and grow, leading to improved job performance, employee engagement, and organizational productivity.The guest in episode 545 of the HRchat show is Toby Kheng, Director at Solvd Together, a company on a mission to build skills, support performance, and shift mindsets with human-centered learning tools, resources, and experiences. Questions For Toby Include:Why does your team believe that the ways they build the Solvd learning and performance solutions generate the greatest possible results for your clients' employees?What are the common factors that get in the way of learning?How can HR and L&D pros build an organizational learning culture? Is it even possible? Solvd uses a variety of learning methodologies, including 5Di Learning Design What is 5Di and how can it help develop employees?How can HR and L&D support learning in a hybrid workplace?You recently spoke at DisruptHR Norwich. Tell me about your sessionWe 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

HR plays a critical role in promoting ESG considerations within companies. Specifically, HR departments can help ensure that a company's internal policies and practices align with its ESG goals. For example, HR can help to implement diversity and inclusion initiatives, develop employee training programs on environmental sustainability, and ensure that employee compensation and incentive structures align with ESG performance.Additionally, HR can help to recruit and retain employees who share the company's ESG values and culture, and who can help the company to achieve its ESG goals over the long term.Our guest in HRchat episode 544 is Dr. Shilpa Tiwari. Shilpa is Global Executive Vice President Social Impact & Sustainability at Citizen Relations. Shilpa has experience as a consultant and held executive positions at OMERS and Manulife. She has spent her career advancing sustainability, social impact, and EDI across a variety of sectors including mining, oil and gas, forestry, financial services and consumer goods.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 in this episode of the HRchat pod is Natal Dank, Agile HR Author, Co-founder at PXO Culture, and Chief HR Trendwatcher at the HR Trend InstituteRecognized as a pioneer in Agile HR and business agility, Natal heads up Learning, Consultancy & Coaching at PXO Culture and is the Chief Trendwatcher at the HR Trend Institute.Following decades in senior Human Resources, Talent and Organisational Development roles, Natal coaches clients across all industries, from innovative tech companies to not-for-profit and global banks, in how to develop amazing employee experiences, like a customer journey, full of moments that matter for your people and organization.Questions For Natal Include: Your work at PXO Culture and the HR Trend Institute focuses on defining modern HR for the 21st Century. Tell me moreIn 2016 you hosted the first Agile HR Meetup in London to build a community of like-minded disrupters, which has since grown into a movement reshaping the global HR profession. Tell me moreIn 2020 you published the book, Agile HR: Delivering Value in a Changing World of Work. Can you share some of the learning outcomes?Let's now run through a new list created for the HR Trend Institute. Released at the end of Nov 2022, the report focused on Breaking Boundaries. Can you run through some of those trends? 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 consider the employee experience and ask: Are we getting worse at communicating? Bill's guest this time is Yuri Kruman, Chief Executive Officer / Head of Remote at HR, Talent & Systems, a full-service HR Consultancy, focused on building out robust HR functions for fast-growth companies.Yuri is a sought-after speaker and expert on HR, Digital Transformation, and Employee Experience (EX).Questions For Yuri Include: How did you end up in HR after 5 other unrelated careers?In an article on LinkedIn, you write: "Basically, humans, especially men, f-ing suck at communication. We have a million channels for communication - you know, WhatsApp, Facetime, Messenger, face-to-face, FB, Slack, email, carrier pigeon. But our actual communication is poor and getting poorer". What did you mean by this, why do you feel men are particularly bad at communicating? How can poor communication manifest in the workplace? What are the negative consequences on the employee experience and what can be done to improve things?In another post called '5 Ways Transactional Thinking Is Robbing You Blind -- and How to Stop It NOW', you say "The trouble is, most of really don’t get how this transactional, tactical short-sighted thinking has become a self-fulfilling prophecy, with 4-second attention spans, insanely short news cycles and blazing fast internet and mobile data speeds driving us (crazy), anxious and inattentive." Transactional thinking, you suggest, blinds us to what unites us, while exacerbating what separates us, makes us more easily manipulated, takes away our hope and makes us depressed, and causes us more to be more dependent on technology and less dependent on our own sense of right and wrong, and truth and lies. Why do we think transactionally and how can we adjust our mindsets? What compelled you to write your latest book series, Be Your Own Commander-in-Chief?More About YuriYuri is a member of the Fast Company Executive Board, Newsweek Expert Forum and Forbes Coaches Council, aSupport 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

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