HRchat Podcast

People often reference an integrated world of work, but what exactly is a globalized workforce? In HRchat episode 517, we ask: Does a company need to be global to be competitive? What key factors should be kept in mind when an organization considers expanding into new markets? In terms of HR processes, payroll, and local compliance, what do expanding companies often get wrong?Our guest to help navigate the choppy waterways of international business is Rick Hammell, founder and CEO of Atlas and author of “Getting Sh*t Done!: The Millennial CEO.”Rick founded Atlas in 2015, from his dining room table after noticing gaps in the existing marketplace for solutions that enabled companies to expand into new markets simply, quickly, and compliantly. More About RickUnder Rick’s leadership, Atlas has grown from a local startup to a global tech firm with the capability to support clients in 160+ countries. Atlas offers software platforms, supported by a worldwide network of experts, designed to help clients navigate the complexities of international HR, payroll and local compliance. Rick was named an Ernst & Young (EY) 2021 Midwest Entrepreneur of the Year winner, distinguished for his entrepreneurial spirit and impact on the communities he serves. He serves on the board of Big Brothers Big Sisters of Metropolitan Chicago. Rick has been a member and active participant in the Society for Human Resource Management for the past 15 years.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

Feel like you're a job hopper? You're not alone! Turns out job hopping — and switching fields — are about to become the reality for most of us, says today's HRchat guest.Joining Bill is education and workforce strategist Dr. Michelle Weise.Michelle is the author of Long-Life Learning: Preparing for Jobs that Don’t Even Exist Yet (Wiley, 2021). Her book was awarded the 2021 Phillip E. Frandson Award for Literature by UPCEA (University Professional and Continuing Education Association), recognizing the author and publisher of an outstanding work of continuing higher education literature. Thinkers50 named her one of 30 management and leadership thinkers in the world to watch in 2021.Michelle leads Rise & Design, an advisory service tailored for organizations seeking to design education and workforce strategies that will prepare working-age adults for the jobs of today and tomorrow. Questions Include:  * You talk about how the future of work is the future of education. What do you mean by that? * Tell me about your book, Long-Life Learning: Preparing for Jobs that Don’t Even Exist Yet - what's it about, who it's aimed at and what are some of the hoped-for learning outcomes? * You suggest that "employers will have to begin viewing themselves as not just talent consumers, but talent creators." What do you mean by this? * What advice would you give to leaders and HR managers about how to shape an effective L&D program that supports worker retention and advancement?More About MichelleHer service work includes advising BrightHive, a data collaboration platform, the Virginia Economic Development Partnership, the Institute for Higher Education Policy (IHEP), the SkillUp Coalition, Basta, Hitch, Bayes Impact, Clayton Christensen Institute Social Capital R&D Project, and World Education’s Personal and Workplace Success Skills Library. She has also served as a commissioner for Massachusetts Governor Baker’s Commission on Digital Innovation and Lifelong Learning, Harvard University’s Task Force on Skills and Employability, and the American Academy of Arts and Sciences’ Commission on the Future of UndergraduatSupport 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 today is George Dolatly, President and Co-Founder at ImpactWayv, an impact-driven social media company offering a new app that serves as a digital marketplace for corporations, non-profits, NGOs, and individuals to come together to engage, inspire, and collaborate on social impact.ImpactWayv can also be a great tool for companies to showcase their CSR initiatives and a barometer by which the public can hold companies accountable.Questions Include:Can you give us a brief overview of ImpactWayv?How can the ImpactWayv platform bring together businesses, NGOs and individuals with the purpose of engendering social good?How is ImpactWayv different from other social media platforms?How can ImpactWayv benefit both HR and CSR initiatives? Is there a quantifiable value add?Can ImpactWayv serve as a useful recruiting tool for HR departments?What is the response you have received so far from users of the app?Tell us about the ImpactWayv Podcast.About ImpactWayv, Inc.ImpactWayv is a social impact media and technology company, consisting of thought leaders and doers from across the business, nonprofit, and technology sectors. ImpactWayv was created to disrupt and transform the worlds of business and philanthropy through technology to advance universal social good. Download the app. We do our best to ensure editorial objectivity. The views and ideas shared by our guests and sponsors are entirely independent of The HR Gazette, HRchat Podcast and Iceni Media Inc.   Support the showFeature Your Brand on the HRchat PodcastThe HRchat show has had 100,000s of downloads and is frequently listed as one of the most popular global podcasts for HR pros, Talent execs and leaders. It is ranked in the top ten in the world based on traffic, social media followers, domain authority & freshness. The podcast is also ranked as the Best Canadian HR Podcast by FeedSpot and one of the top 10% most popular shows by Listen Score. Want to share the story of how your business is helping to shape the world of work? We offer sponsored episodes, audio adverts, email campaigns, and a host of other options. Check out packages here. Follow us on LinkedIn Subscribe to our newsletter Check out our in-person events

In this HRchat episode, we delve into what constitutes robust AI management, how we can be more ethical with our use of AI-powered recruitment tech, and ask: Is it enough to audit recruitment algorithms for bias?Our guest this time is Emre Kazim, co-founder of Holistic AI, a company helping businesses to adopt and scale AI with confidence.Holistic AI is focused on providing a Platform-as-a-Service solution to organizations that want to harness AI ethically & safely.  It services many large and medium-sized organizations on their journey to adopting AI, ensuring due risk management, and compliance with the changing regulatory & standards environment.One of their key services is to help HR deal with NYC Bias Audit legislation that is taking into force January 2023. Also, he holds a PhD in Computer Science and is a Research Fellow in Computer Science at University College London.Questions For Emre Include: Tell us about the mission of Hollistic AI and the idea of 'trustworthiness in context' and different levels of assurance based on the industry. How can companies using AI in HR ensure they are managing risks and staying compliant with emerging regulations?New York City passed legislation that goes into effect on 1 January 2023, mandating bias audits of automated employment decision tools. Meanwhile, California has proposed amendments to existing legislation and introduced new legislation to regulate the use of AI in the workplace. What is the NYC Local Law 144 bias audit mandate?What other upcoming legislation affects HR technology?Where else do you see AI audit playing a role in AI HR solutions? About Emre KazimDr. Emre Kazim is the co-founder and COO of Holistic AI, a start-up focusing on software for auditing and risk management of AI systems. He is also a Research Fellow in Computer Science at University College London. His research interests include algorithmic assessment, the impact of new digital technologies on the structures of the state and informed policymaking.He has a track record of interdisciplinary and knowledge exchange through community and consortia building. Furthermore, Dr Emre Kazim has been facilitating conversations around pressing ethical challenges arising from the increasing adoption of algorithmic decision systems. His focus has been on Governance, Policy and Auditing ofSupport 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 world of work has changed enormously over the past few years. It’s hard to keep pace and harder still to find forums that can help us get ahead. MoveFwd, happening in May 2023, is an event for people leaders to be inspired to harness change, adapt, and move forward to create a better world of work for everyone.This special event-focused edition of the HRchat show will offer a preview of the event series that was officially announced today. We mix up the episode format this time by inviting past HRchat guest, CEO at CareerBeacon, and brains behind the new MoveFwd event, Yves Boudreau to join Bill Banham as a guest co-host.Listen as Yves and Bill interview Kevin Yip, MoveFwd speaker and founder of Blueboard, an employee recognition and incentives platform powered by hand-curated experiences.Kevin and his team say Blueboard makes it easier for companies to give meaningful employee rewards, incentives, and gifts – from one-of-a-kind to once-in-a-lifetime experiences. And you can learn more about Blueboard by listening to HRchat episode 381 with Jonathan Irvine.Questions for Kevin Include:Please can you take a minute or two and give the listeners an overview of Blueboard and your role at the company?You work with lots of HR folks at Blueboard. What do they seem to be focused on right now as we look ahead to 2023?What can companies expect, what are the solid results after taking steps towards building a culture of employee fulfillment through innovative recognition?Tell us why you decided to get involved with the MoveFwd event and can you share anything about what attendees can expect to hear from you and Blueboard co-founder, Taylor Smith at the event in the Spring?Sounds great but the May event promises to offer “Tangible tools and actionable items to create a better world of work.” In 60 seconds or less: what top tool/actionable item can attendees of your session expect to take away and why does it matter?"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'll talk about the future of work and we'll ask: why is payroll so hard to get right? Our guest this time is Anita Lettink, an international keynote speaker, advisor and author. After a global career in HR and payroll consulting and outsourcing, she started her own business to help CHROs and their teams understand how work is changing and what they can do to prepare their employees and companies to thrive.  Anita has been recognized as a Top 25 Global Thought Leader on the Future of Work and a Top 100 HR Tech Influencer. She is the author of “How to Select Your Next Payroll”. Anita is a Partner at Strategic Management Centre and the founder of hrtechradar.com.Questions For Anita Include: Why are you interested in the Future of Work? You recently published a book called How to Select Your Next Payroll. Why did you write it? Do these failed payroll go-lives have something in common? If there is one thing you’d recommend future buyers, what would it be?Why is payroll so hard to get right? How has the growth of the gig economy complicated things?Any future disruptions or innovations? We do our best to ensure editorial objectivity. The views and ideas shared by our guests and sponsors are entirely independent of The HR Gazette, HRchat Podcast and Iceni Media Inc.   Support the showFeature Your Brand on the HRchat PodcastThe HRchat show has had 100,000s of downloads and is frequently listed as one of the most popular global podcasts for HR pros, Talent execs and leaders. It is ranked in the top ten in the world based on traffic, social media followers, domain authority & freshness. The podcast is also ranked as the Best Canadian HR Podcast by FeedSpot and one of the top 10% most popular shows by Listen Score. Want to share the story of how your business is helping to shape the world of work? We offer sponsored episodes, audio adverts, email campaigns, and a host of other options. Check out packages here. Follow us on LinkedIn Subscribe to our newsletter Check out our in-person events

In this HRchat episode, we ask: why can HR software implementation be painful and how can we make things better? Bill Banham's guest this time is Bonnie Tinder. Bonnie was named a “Top 100 HR Tech Influencer in 2022” by HR Executive Magazine. For over 25 years, she has worked with top Software companies leading implementation, marketing and sales initiatives.  Questions Include:Why is HR software implementation so painful?  Why do implementations fail to deliver results almost 50% of the time?How has ease of implementation improved because of better tech and integrations?What are the regrets or things that HR professionals wish they knew before an implementation?You work with big brands who help enterprise clients e.g. SAP SuccessFactors, Workday, Oracle HCM, Cornerstone, ServiceNow or Ultimate Software. What tech would you recommend for HR pros at smaller orgs? What makes an implementation successful?More About Bonnie and RavenIn 2018, Bonnie founded Raven Intelligence—a peer review site for Enterprise Software Consulting, designed to help customers make a well-informed choice in an implementation partner. Raven Intelligence works with leading Systems Integrators and Software Vendors to understand and interpret the Voice of the Customer related to implementation and project success from an independent perspective.In building the Raven community, Bonnie has interviewed over 2,000 customers about their Enterprise Software implementation experiences and has produced several reports on the state of HCM implementation and software, which are available here.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 what it takes for companies to retain their best people. Listen too, as we talk about ways to help leaders create a more engaging company culture. Bill Banham's guest this time is Eren Ikiz, Founder of Improva Inc, a leadership development, talent management, and coaching company. Improva offers development centers, talent mappings, a corporate academy, and coaching solutions to help companies manage, develop and retain their best people.Questions For Eren Include:When it comes to retaining and developing talent, what are some of the biggest challenges facing leaders right now? Your team offers a way to design, map and manage an org's talent management system using a new 3-dimensional approach. Can you tell us about it and how it helps HR and leaders? Let's talk about decreasing turnover. The Improva Development Center Solution is designed to increase the awareness of internal talent and develop their skillsets based on their strengths and weaknesses. How can providing professional development opportunities lead to fewer employees wanting to 'jump ship'? Talk about how your ICC and ICF-accredited coaches support managers. What challenges does the coaching help line managers and leaders tackle?Succession planning: How can HR departments help strategize and plan in ways that will mean that the company will not be negatively impacted when they lose key employees?Performance reviews: You offer help with, for example, 360 reviews. How are 360s helpful and is the traditional annual performance review dead?Tell us about Improva's tailor-made and ATD-awarded Corporate Academy.  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 episode 509 of the HRchat podcast, Pauline James, Founder and CEO of Anchor HR returns to host another episode to ask: How do People and Culture divisions need to adapt their approach and services to meet the changing needs of employees and what is the role of technology within this evolution?Listen too, as the episode highlights the Agility Reimagined Summit held in downtown Toronto in September and it's focus on the evolution of the HR Function.Joining Pauline on the show is Tunde Kolarinwa, Vice President of Talent Management at Rexall. Tunde has distinguished himself as a capable leader and is a champion for new ways of working and supporting employees. He is focused on enabling Rexall’s growing workforce to achieve its goals and potential.As a member of Rexall’s Senior Leadership Team, Tunde works closely with the HR team and Rexall’s leadership team on organizational effectiveness, employee engagement tactics, succession planning, recruitment, training and leadership development, career pathing, and workforce planning.Questions for Tunde Include:How do you challenge yourself and your team to take an evidence-based approach to make recommendations and building programs?You spoke at the Agility Reimagined Summit - produced by the HR Gazette and Anchor HR - in downtown Toronto on Sept 14th. In our fireside chat, we discussed the HR function of the future being an insights-driven and adaptive center of innovation. Can you share a key takeaway you are hoping attendees had?Your organization has implemented an 'office as a destination model'. Can you tell us what this means within your organization and how you have been an ambassador for this shift?What advice do you have for HR divisions considering implementing and experimenting with AI and further automation?We do our best to ensure editorial objectivity. The views and ideas shared by our guests and sponsors are entirely independent of The HR Gazette, HRchat Podcast and Iceni Media Inc.   Support the showFeature Your Brand on the HRchat PodcastThe HRchat show has had 100,000s of downloads and is frequently listed as one of the most popular global podcasts for HR pros, Talent execs and leaders. It is ranked in the top ten in the world based on traffic, social media followers, domain authority & freshness. The podcast is also ranked as the Best Canadian HR Podcast by FeedSpot and one of the top 10% most popular shows by Listen Score. Want to share the story of how your business is helping to shape the world of work? We offer sponsored episodes, audio adverts, email campaigns, and a host of other options. Check out packages here. Follow us on LinkedIn Subscribe to our newsletter Check out our in-person events

In this HRchat episode, we focus on challenges related to attracting, hiring, and onboarding Sales pros. Joining Bill Banham on the show today is Psychologist and Sales Assessment Expert, Christopher Croner, Ph.D.Chris is co-author of the book, Never Hire a Bad Salesperson Again, detailing his research and practice in identifying the non-teachable personality traits common to top producers.Dr. Croner developed the DriveTest® online sales test and the Drive Interview, both used for hiring “Hunter” salespeople. Using this method, he has helped more than 1,400 companies worldwide to hire and develop top-performing salespeople.He has served as an adjunct faculty member at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology, teaching personnel selection in the Industrial Psychology Master of Arts program. Dr. Croner is an active member of the Consulting Section of the Illinois Psychological Association and former Co-Program Chair of Chicago Industrial/Organizational Psychologists (CIOP).Questions Include:  Can you explain the difference between Hunters and Famers and how each fits into the sales efforts of a company? The cost of hiring and keeping a bad salesperson can range from six to seven figures annually. Talk about the financial and time costs of making a bad Sales hire. Who should lead efforts to attract and interview sales exec candidates? Is that HR, the Sales Manager or another department? How can HR help to align sales competencies with the job spec? What personality traits are critical to determining a salesperson’s long-term potential?What specific elements of a sales candidate’s resume indicate high drive?Is there an assessment to test sales candidates for drive before hiring?What interview questions can our audience use to assess drive in sales candidates?What onboarding steps can HR teams use to maximize a new salesperson’s success?Sales is a dynamic role, affected by factors such as the markets and hitting targets. How often should compensation be reviewed? In Jan 2022, you released the second edition of your book, 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