HRchat Podcast

In this HRchat episode, we look at employee engagement and, specifically, the importance of benefits when building, and nurturing your employer brand.Bill's guest this time is Lyle Griffin, President at Selerix Systems. Since co-founding Selerix in 2002, Lyle has helped establish the company as a leading provider of benefits administration technology - used by more than 10 million employees - and a trusted partner to employers, carriers, and brokers. Prior to Selerix, Lyle held leadership positions in ventures spanning computer graphics, the internet, and fintech. Recognized in 1994 by Microsoft founder Bill Gates as a Windows Pioneer, he was instrumental in developing some of the first retail software products for Microsoft Windows. Questions For Lyle Include: Your team develops large-scale strategies for employer benefit administration solutions, work-site marketing, and employee benefits enrollment. What's the mission of Selerix?Talk about the importance of benefits in building one's employer brand.How have benefits changed over the past 20 years? How have events over the past 3 years intensified the need to attract and retain talent?What role does benefits play in employee engagement efforts? Is competitive benefits a differentiator for many?You've been an integral part of the development of LDEx Standards. Talk about the Standards and how Selerix contributed to them Selerix has a strategic integration with Lively, Inc., creators of the modern Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA). How does this mean Selerix and Lively can bring efficiencies to the end-to-end benefits administration experience while enabling employers to offer employees a better way to plan for their healthcare needs?What does offering the right benefits, in multiple ways, mean for levels of employee engagement? 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 460 of the HRchat podcast, we consider how organizations measure diversity and how it can impact the employer brand.Our guest today is Janet M. Stovall, Global Head of DEI at the NeuroLeadership Institute, a global neuroscience-backed consultancy advising companies including Boeing, Microsoft, Netflix, and Zoom on DEI and workplace culture. Questions include:Why do you say components of DEI are subjective? How are organizations currently measuring diversity, how should they, and how does this impact employees’ viewpoint of a company?What tools of measurement for DEI no longer work?About Janet Janet M. Stovall helps business do what she believes only business can: dismantle systemic inequity, especially where it intersects with race. Helping leaders discern the true value of diversity for their organizations, she offers straightforward, objective solutions to unlock that value. A global speaker and writer, her four TED talks challenging business to get serious about inclusion have 2.5 million views collectively. Ragan Communications named her among the Top Women in Communications and a Diversity Champion. Global Head of DEI at NeuroLeadership Institute, a global research firm and cognitive science consultancy, and founder of DEI consultancy, Pragmatic Diversity, Janet brings deep expertise around DEI communications practices and principles that drive change and build culture in large, complex organizations. A strategist, she helps leaders shape DEI visions; devise strategies to achieve them; and secure the collective buy-in and accountability needed to make them reality.Prior to NLI, Janet was Senior Director, Social Impact for The UPS Foundation, working to advance UPS’s global philanthropy, social impact and community engagement efforts. She oversaw the foundation’s largest grant portfolio, comprising more than 40 social impact grantees and The United Way. She served as UPS’s DEI communications lead and was a founding leader of the UPS Equity, Justice and Action Taskforce.Over 20 years, she developed, implemented, and managed marketing strategies and executive positioning projects for leading U.S. companies and some of the country’s most influential thought leaders. Her speechwriting work has been published extensively in Vital Speeches of the Day and, along with her scriptwriting work, has garnered numerous national awards. We do our besSupport 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 look at some key considerations for cross-border benefits plus the legacy left by the pandemic on cross-border teams.Bill's guest this time is Gianna Ricciardi, Co-Founder and Practice Leader at Vita Assure, a company that specializes in employee benefits brokerage and consulting, group insurance plans, group retirement savings plans, benefits administration outsourcing, disability and ability management, wellness programs, chronic care management, prescription drug management, employee benefit communication programs, expatriate coverage, special risks, and executive benefits.Gianna has worked with Finance, Human Resources and Payroll teams for almost 20 years, designing employee benefit packages that meet the evolving needs of the workforce.Questions For Gianna Include:Tell us about the mission of Vita Assure and the HR problems it tries to addressWhat is a PEO and what is Outsourced or Third-Party Employment?How can you legally employ workers across the border using a PEO?In respect to cross border benefits, what are some common considerations? For example, can you shed light on alignment of benefits with other geographies within organization, vs local markets?Can a foreign business with a small team in Canada get competitive benefits for these employees? How can HR help employees understand the value of their plans? How can they better communicate the benefits?What are the risks in treating a worker as a contractor vs employee? What is the value of employing a worker vs treating them as a contractor? Talk about disadvantages of a PEO/EOR?What has been the lasting impact of pandemic on cross-border teams (e.g. working from home is more accepted/desired, focus on wellness in benefit packages)?2022 has seen unprecedented challenges in attracting and retaining talent. Talent acquisition, engagement, retention, a focus on culture and DEI, hybrid, remote work, increased salaries and renewed benefits are all top of mind. You are going to speak at Talent Focus 2022: Work Trends. Tell us about your upcoming session and hoped-for learning outcomes.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

As the world continues to move away from a traditional office environment and toward a hybrid model or deskless/on-demand formats, employers need to find new ways to train and optimize their workforce to foster long-term engagement, motivation, and retention.In this HRchat episode, we look at this shift and consider tech that can deliver better business results by helping non-desk workers stay informed, connected, and engaged at work. Bill's guests this time are Amir Nehemia, CEO & Co-Founder and Yuval Magid, Chief Operating Officer at Connecteam, an all-in-one app for deskless workers.Questions Include:What are some of the most common misconceptions about the deskless workforce?What are some of the challenges facing leaders and HR when it comes to managing and, engaging with, non-desk workers? How does it differ to managing and connecting with desk-based workers?Let's continue to focus on where HR fits in. What data do HR leaders specifically need access to in order to improve their decision-making - on what is and what isn't working on the frontlines of their organization?How does Connecteam help to improve communication and decision-making with employee-centric datasets and indicators for performance at an organizational level?Traditionally, little of the $300 billion that is spent on business software each year has gone to deskless workers. How have they been left behind when it comes to modern work technology? Many deskless worker industries have some of the highest turnover rates. For example, supermarkets and quick-service restaurant workers have 100% turnover each year. How can technology like yours play a role in increasing retention, as well as getting new hires up the productivity curve?What are some of the benefits of deploying an app for deskless workers? Do you have any examples of the impact your customers have seen after deploying Connecteam?How can HR leaders leverage tech such as yours to enable deskless employees to perform at their best and achieve tangible results?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 focus on what's working in the world of talent sourcing and candidate attraction.Bill's guest is Karen Azulai, a self-described "multi-disciplinarian and forward-thinking professional who operates at the intersection of talent sourcing and recruitment technologies".  Questions For Karen Include: What makes a person good at sourcing talent? What about a good recruiter? What are those intrinsic qualities/skills? What advice would you have for folks thinking of moving into sourcing? How has the Great Resignation placed extra emphasis/stress on getting sourcing right en mass? You speak/attend a large number of conferences on sourcing/recruiting. What are the top sourcing conferences worldwide in your opinion? How pleased are you that in-person events are back? As a sourcing expert, can you share 3-5 of your top sourcing tools?More About KarenKaren is a leading voice in the international sourcing and HR Tech community. She has been a Fortunate to have keynoted in conferences around Europe and Asia.She believes in raising awareness as to how advanced technology is here to help us and advocates for ways to maximize its use.Karen delivers global talent sourcing workshops to organizations that want to upgrade their recruiting and sourcing teams and for them to source more effectively.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 today is John Tabb, Co-Founder & CEO at Questis Inc. The Questis platform is an all-in-one financial benefit solution powered by data-driven technology to provide personalized and prescriptive financial coaching. Questions For John Include:Talk about the mission of Questis and how is helps HR pros and leadersQuestis was named Best Startup by HackerNoon & The Tech Tribune. What does that say about the company and mission?Tell me about the Financial Wellness landscape. What types of solutions are out there?Why are some key causes of financial troubles? Mental health solutions seem to have gotten a lot of attention, why should HR professionals also be paying attention to financial wellness?What are the positive outcomes of implementing financial wellness? For employees, HR, and for the business?More About QuestisThe Questis platform empowers employees and gives them the tools necessary to better understand and take greater control over their finances, such as access to financial coaches and an interactive dashboard. For the employers sponsoring these programs, Questis supports businesses to make an impact on employee retention and enhance their employee’s experience.We do our best to ensure editorial objectivity. The views and ideas shared by our guests and sponsors are entirely independent of The HR Gazette, HRchat Podcast and Iceni Media Inc.   Support the showFeature Your Brand on the HRchat PodcastThe HRchat show has had 100,000s of downloads and is frequently listed as one of the most popular global podcasts for HR pros, Talent execs and leaders. It is ranked in the top ten in the world based on traffic, social media followers, domain authority & freshness. The podcast is also ranked as the Best Canadian HR Podcast by FeedSpot and one of the top 10% most popular shows by Listen Score. Want to share the story of how your business is helping to shape the world of work? We offer sponsored episodes, audio adverts, email campaigns, and a host of other options. Check out packages here. Follow us on LinkedIn Subscribe to our newsletter Check out our in-person events

Bill's guest today is Fadzlun Sapandi, EVP Global Human Resource at DHL Express.  Listen as they discuss the story of leaders and employees at DHL during the pandemic and ways the company is striving to engage it's 100,000+ employee base over the coming years. Based in the Cologne-Bonn region of Germany, Fadzlun has been with DHL for 18+ years and held various leadership roles with the purpose of connecting people, and improving lives to create a better workplace for all. Throughout her career, Fadzlun has demonstrated the ability to ‘re-invent’ herself, starting in customer service and currently leading the global HR organization for DHL Express. Being part of an international company, Fadzlun has gained a breadth of international experience across the Americas, Asia, and Europe.She strives to ensure an outstanding employee experience for more than 110,000 employees globally and a culture where people can thrive. Questions For Fadzlun Include: Let's talk a little about the culture of DHL. How important is purpose to your business?How did you achieve a number 1 ranking in the global Great Place To Work league table?Talk about the challenges and opportunities the crisis created for the HR and leadership teams at DHL Express. How do you think you have you created a positive culture within the business? Talk to me about the process and ongoing tweaks needed to keep things moving in the direct direction at DHL. How do you measure success? How do you help your employees develop and unlock their potential? Can you share examples of initiatives you've led in the past couple of years that have achieved higher employee productivity? In 60 seconds or less, what would be the best piece of advice you could offer to HR leaders looking for new ways to grow productivity in their workplace? 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 HRchat episode 454, we focus on employee appraisals. Bill's guest is Lucinda Carney, Founder and CEO of Actus Performance Management Software which was launched in 2009 and has over 70,000 users across the globe.Questions For Lucinda Include: Why are appraisals so unpopular?Are appraisals relevant still necessary? What are the alternatives to the traditional annual appraisal?How do Gen Zers and Millennials want to be measured? Is it different to other generations in the workplace? You are the host of the popular HRUprising podcast. Over 150 episodes so far! Who are your favorite/most impactful guests on the pod so far? About Lucinda CarneyLucinda is a Chartered Psychologist with 20 years of Corporate HR experience. She is considered a thought leader in a range of people management and change-related business topics. Lucinda is also an accomplished Speaker, Consultant and Coach. She was named ‘Everywoman Tech Entrepreneur of the Year in 2016’ and ‘Winner of one of the UK’s top 10 Women in Business 2020’ by Business Gamechanger magazine. Lucinda hosts the popular HR Uprising podcast and her book “How to be a Change Superhero” was published in May 2020 reaching number one bestseller status in multiple Amazon categories.Support the showFeature Your Brand on the HRchat PodcastThe HRchat show has had 100,000s of downloads and is frequently listed as one of the most popular global podcasts for HR pros, Talent execs and leaders. It is ranked in the top ten in the world based on traffic, social media followers, domain authority & freshness. The podcast is also ranked as the Best Canadian HR Podcast by FeedSpot and one of the top 10% most popular shows by Listen Score. Want to share the story of how your business is helping to shape the world of work? We offer sponsored episodes, audio adverts, email campaigns, and a host of other options. Check out packages here. Follow us on LinkedIn Subscribe to our newsletter Check out our in-person events

Bill's guest in episode 453 is Adam Posner, Founder and President at NHP Talent Group & Probably Nothing Talent.  Adam is also the host of the top global career podcast, ThePOZcast- showcasing experts to help you harness your inner tenacity to drive your life and career forward. He has produced and aired over 200 episodes with top guests like Gary Vaynerchuk, Grant Cardone, Kara Goldin, and Tucker Max to name a few. Adam will also be a speaker at the July 6th DisruptHR London event in Mayfair. Check out the agenda and book your tickets here. Questions for Adam include: Can you talk about the rise of Web3 jobs? Web3 roles exist in many industries including Blockchain, Crypto, and NFT's. What's challenging for recruiters in these newer industries? Why get into Web3 recruiting roles? What are your top tips for those looking to get into web3 talent attraction positions? Tell us about your session at DisruptHR London: “WTF is up with web3 recruiting?”Tell us about your global career podcast, ThePOZcastMore About Adam Prior to pivoting into the world of recruiting, Adam spent 15 years working within the NYC advertising and marketing industry. He has led account management and digital strategy at American Express, SIRIUS XM, and digital ad agencies in NYC like VaynerMedia and EP+Co for major Clients like Verizon, Pepsi, and British Airways. This has instilled him with a unique perspective when working with candidates to truly understand their Career DNA and ensure a good fit on both sides of the recruiting equation. In addition, he brings expert advisory on the Talent Acquisition process, employer branding, and recruitment operations.He has built a strong reputation by always putting relationships first while balancing his Client's business needs and Candidates' career goals. Adam is truly a power connector. He identifies opportunities, synergies and connects the dots.NHP is a boutique NY-based talent consultancy, specializing in talent access for SeniSupport the showFeature Your Brand on the HRchat PodcastThe HRchat show has had 100,000s of downloads and is frequently listed as one of the most popular global podcasts for HR pros, Talent execs and leaders. It is ranked in the top ten in the world based on traffic, social media followers, domain authority & freshness. The podcast is also ranked as the Best Canadian HR Podcast by FeedSpot and one of the top 10% most popular shows by Listen Score. Want to share the story of how your business is helping to shape the world of work? We offer sponsored episodes, audio adverts, email campaigns, and a host of other options. Check out packages here. Follow us on LinkedIn Subscribe to our newsletter Check out our in-person events

Bill Banham's guest today is Martin Blinder, Founder and CEO at Tictrac, a leading Digital Health platform that empowers people through their data.Martin has been named among the 15 most influential in Digital Health, and he's been featured in Wired, NYT, BBC, CNBC, Fortune, Mashable, the Wall Street Journal, and many other media outlets. Questions For Martin Include:How can wellbeing technologies help employers to better identify employee needs? How can wellbeing tech like Tictrac help to improve employee happiness and, therefore, productivity levels? A study by Officevibe found that 70% of employees say that friendship at work is the most important element to a happy work-life, while analysis by Gallup found that employees are 50% more likely to report high social wellness if they have a best friend at work. It is generally considered that there are four pillars of wellness – physical, mental, financial and social. While the first three are often focused on within a work context, the last should not be underestimated. Why does social wellbeing need to become a top concern for employers? You founded Tictrac back in 2011. The wellbeing market seems to have been growing rapidly over the last few years, from a Tictrac perspective, what are the themes and trends you have been seeing?Let's talk about the recent announcement of Dialogue and Tictrac coming together through an acquisition. What opportunities does Dialogue's acquisition of Tictrac create, and what additional value will a customer likely see?=What are your predictions for how the global health and wellbeing space will continue to evolve over the coming few years? Do you believe employee wellness will remain a top priority for organizations and will digital solutions continue to play a role?About TictracTictrac is at the forefront of the consumerization of healthcare, centralizing an otherwise fragmented sector around the consumer, with a belief that consumer engagement is the key to better health outcomes. Tictrac won Best New Company at Health 2.0 in 20Support 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