HRchat Podcast

In this episode, we consider how CHROs and HR leaders can keep their people engaged and growing in a post-pandemic workplace. Our guest this time is Whitney Johnson, CEO of human capital consultancy Disruption Advisors. Whitney and her team are experts at helping people grow their people - to grow their organization. Whitney is the award-winning author of Disrupt Yourself, a keynote speaker, and a frequent lecturer for Harvard Business School’s Corporate Learning. She is a popular contributor to the Harvard Business Review, has 1.8 million followers on LinkedIn, where she was selected as a Top Voice in 2020, and her course on Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship has been viewed more than 1 million times.Whitney also hosts the popular Disrupt Yourself Podcast.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 consider why the time for leadership coaching is now. Bill's guest this time is Christine Tao, co-founder & CEO at Sounding Board, a fast-growing scalable leadership development platform, combining technology and coaches to drive business impact for global enterprises.  Christine's rapid career growth in Silicon Valley at Google and various startups inspired her to co-found Sounding Board with Lori Mazan, her executive coach. She has scaled hyper-growth startups to over $100M in revenue. Sounding Board is backed by leading investors like Bloomberg Beta and Precursor, and one of <3% of female-founded companies to raise venture capital.Sounding Board is a cloud-based coaching platform and managed network of leadership coaches that makes leadership development scalable and measurable. Customers include leading enterprises such as Cloudera and Kraft Heinz as well as hyper growth startups like Chime, Bill.com, UserTesting and Klarna. 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'll talk about ways to switch your company's focus to attract candidates in the right places and with better online strategies. We'll also consider findings that suggest that, while salaries remain a key consideration during a time of high inflation and soaring prices, employee wellness remains front and center for many HR leaders. Our guest this time is Geoff Webb, VP Solutions, Product, and Marketing Strategy at isolved, an employee experience leader, providing intuitive, people-first HCM technology. Geoff is on a mission to help customers define a more human approach to HCM and HR tech. He does this by working closely with isolved's tech, marketing and go-to-market teams. With over 25 years of experience in the technology industry, Geoff is regularly cited in industry and business publications on a number of information technology trends as well as executive leadership strategies isolved serves 145,000 employers so lots of data points are available to your team. Listen to get Geoff's take on findings from a recent isolved survey of HR leaders.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

Following two years of the pandemic and now a war in Ukraine, overwhelming feelings of distress have many people worrying about what’s next.Doomscrolling through social media feeds without pause has become a compulsive and comforting ritual for many. As many of us in the US, Canada, and elsewhere return to the office and resume 'business as usual', leaders need to be attuned to how their employees are being impacted by this "the sky is falling” feeling that can be overwhelming.Brian Hughes, the VP of Human Resources at First Onsite, is one leader who has found success by making empathy and wellbeing top priorities throughout the years. Listen and learn how Brian has been able to counter uncertain times with communication and wellness tools and, by doing so, positively affecting his workforce’s resilience levels. 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'll be talking about multiple generations in the workforce.Our guest is Lindsey Pollak, a New York Times bestselling author and a leading career and workplace expert. Her latest book is a response to the Covid crisis: "Recalculating: Navigate Your Career Through the Changing World of Work," published by HarperCollins, is available now.Lindsey was shortlisted for the 2021 Thinkers50 Talent Award and named to the 2020 Thinkers50 Radar List, which honors global management thinkers whose work is shaping the future of how organizations are managed and led.Her previous book, "The Remix: How to Lead and Succeed in the Multigenerational Workplace"  was named a Book of the Month by both the Wall Street Journal and Financial Times. She is also the author of two career advice books for young professionals: "Becoming the Boss: New Rules for the Next Generation of Leaders" and "Getting from College to Career: Your Essential Guide to Succeeding in the Real World."Lindsey’s speaking audiences and consulting clients have included more than 250 corporations, law firms, conferences and universities, including Aetna, Citi, Estée Lauder Companies, GE, Goldman Sachs, Google, Pfizer, Verizon, Yale, Harvard, Wharton and Stanford.Her advice and opinions have appeared in such media outlets as The TODAY Show, The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, CNN and NPR.Questions for Lindsey Pollak Include:You speak across the US at top companies, law firms, universities, and conferences. What are the biggest topics people ask about talent?In today’s workplace, both mentoring and networking are keys to growth and success. How does the generational remix apply to these activities? How would you advise people to build authentic cross-generational relationships?What will be the impact on the rest of us as Boomers leave the workforce? What are your most practical, actionable tips for leaders managing people of multiple generations?How should leaders think about generational diversity as it relates to clients and customers?What are the biggest misconceptions about the generations? More About LindseyLindsey is Brand Ambassador for the HR technology company Cappfinity and previously served for six years as an official ambassador for LSupport 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

It's day 3 of the SHRM Talent Conference & Expo happening both virtually and in-person in Aurora, Colorado. Attracting and retaining staff continues to be a key priority for most attendees, as nearly half (49%) of U.S. workers are actively searching for a new job right now, or plan to do so over the next few months. Talent professionals at the event  are leveraging new tech and sharing fresh strategies to tackle the pressures of Great Resignation head-on throughout the rest of 2022.Yesterday, Guild Education Chief People Officer and talent expert Lorna Hagen applied lessons she’s learned to the challenges of today on the Talent Main Stage in a conversation with SHRM Chief Global Development Officer Nick Schacht Dan Hunter, founder at Workzinga also presented yesterday. His session was called Aligning What You Offer With What They Need. Bill Banham is joined by Dan - live from the SHRM Talent floor - to get his thoughts on the conference so far and what he's hoping to see over days 3 and 4. 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 421, we chat about why you should consider a career in HR and ways you can rise to become a successful and strategic HR leader.Bill's guest is Andrew Bartlow. Andrew is co-author of Scaling for Success: People Priorities for High Growth Organizations and leads Series B Consulting, which helps businesses to articulate their people strategy and accelerate their growth while navigating rapid change. Questions For Andrew Include:Before launching Series B Consulting, you led HR for Waypoint Homes. As a senior member of Waypoint's leadership team, you were instrumental in the company's evolution from a real estate tech startup to a $14+ billion publicly-traded company (NYSE: INVH) that created a new asset class with its disruptive business model. ​Can you share some of the challenges of leading HR efforts at a company that's scaling at speed? Why do you believe folks should explore a career in HR today? Did you have mentors? Did they share how HR pros can develop a successful career over time?How can HR leaders "be more strategic"?Having coached and mentored dozens of HR leaders, what do you see as some of the most common or most significant challenges that HR leaders are facing this yearYou presented sessions at the March 2022 Hacking HR global online conference. One of the topics you addressed was: Transforming HR Strategy into Financial Metrics. Can you share a bit about the session and the learning outcomes? More About AndrewAndrew has 25 years of Human Resources and Talent Management experience at organizations across a wide spectrum of sizes, maturity stages, and industries. He has a master’s degree from the top program in his field, and has been CECP, SPHR, Six Sigma, and executive coaching certified. Andrew also founded the People Leader Accelerator, which is the preeminent development program for startup HR leaders.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 420, we focus on employment law, ways to save time and effort researching regulatory changes, and resources for hot topics such as DEI. Bill Banham is joined by Chris Ceplenski, Senior Content Manager, and Susan Brodeur, Director, Partnership Solutions at BLR.Questions Include: Can you explain the traditional time investments and obstacles faced by HR teams when researching regulation changes?What are some of the key legal/compliance issues to consider when creating employee handbooks?Can you explain some of the difficulties in creating job descriptions from scratch? Why is it so important for organizations to have job descriptions that are both legally compliant and accurate?Beyond the job spec, can you walk us through some of the other key stages of the hiring process and issues HR teams must be aware of to ensure compliance?How, if at all, has the expansion of remote work complicated the hiring process?Do remote workers try to game the system? How can HR teams deal with it? Diversity has become a topic of growing importance in recent years and is a concept that has continued to evolve. “DEI” has become the common terminology in the workplace, and for employee training. What do you see as key components of DEIand how can employers address each through training and other employment practices?Can you explain some of the recent FMLA and sick leave changes? The recreational use of cannabis is now legalized in 18 states, the District of Columbia, the Northern Mariana Islands, and Guam. Another 13 states and the U.S. Virgin Islands have decriminalized its use. What does the expansion of legalized marijuana mean for employer responsibilities?About BLRBLR is an information services and technology company with a mission to assist organizations in what matters and what works when driving a successful corporation. The company strives to simplify compliance and drive success with online and in-person solutions to help businesses unlock their full potential.BLR’s platform, HR Hero®, provides need-to-know information in an easy-to-understand way, to empower the effectiveness of your HR team.  With over 40 years of experience, BLR offers access to their employment law experts and customer support to offer help for complicated topics.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

Attracting and retaining your employees has never been as tough as it is right now. Workforce shortages resulting from Covid and the Great Resignation have impacted operations at companies, large and small, across the globe. From April 10th through to April 13th, the SHRM Talent Conference and Expo will bring HR pros and leaders together to strategize and demonstrate new ways to compete in a very competitive labor market. Our guest today is Emily M. Dickens, Chief of Staff, Head of Government Affairs and Corporate Secretary for SHRM, the Society for Human Resource Management.  A member of the executive team, Emily has responsibility for implementing the CEO's vision, corporate governance, global outreach, government affairs, and the organization’s buildings and property.  Emily will be moderating a session at the SHRM Talent Conference and Expo on April 11th.Questions Include:Tell our listeners about SHRM and what makes you proud to be involved at the leadership level? What are some of the strategies employers are implementing in response to the Great Resignation?How is the Great Resignation impacting workers who remain in their jobs?What is your advice for employers who are dealing with overwhelmed workers? In response to the labor market mismatch and stalled progress on immigration reform, what should we hope for in terms of state and federal support for workforce development initiatives?You're moderating a session at the upcoming SHRM Talent Conference on April 11th called Forward Together with Boeing. The panel features Michael D'Ambrose, Chief Human Resources Officer & Executive Vice President, Human Resources, The Boeing Company. You're going to speak with Michael about how this Fortune 100 company continues to evolve its talent strategies to attract, develop and retain diverse talent during this challenging time. Tell me more about the session and why folks should attend.  We do our best to ensure editorial objectivity. The views and ideas shared by our guests and sponsors are entirely indepSupport 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 Dr. Tyrone Smith Jr., Global Head of People Analytics & Insights at Udemy. Tyrone is responsible for designing and scaling Udemy's first-ever People Analytics function from the ground up. He leads the Global people data and talent management strategy development while partnering with business leaders to drive strategic initiatives to include but not limited to employee sentiment, strategic workforce planning, talent selection, development and performance assessments, people/business metrics, people technology, and research.Questions Include: Offboarding and employer brand reputation management: "Given the rising importance of an excellent internet presence when it comes to building and maintaining a positive reputation, both within an industry and outside of it, the incentive to leave a good impression on all employees, even those leaving, is certainly present". But what does that process look like and is it truly important enough to justify the potentially steep time investment? Adopting customer experience approaches for employees: In an article last year, you wrote "To develop a thoughtful and effective employee experience, look to customer journey maps for inspiration. Understand what works and how it can be applied to your workforce. Identify touchpoints, your message and communication across them and try to alleviate pain points in the workflow the same way you would obstacles in a buyer’s journey." Talk about the lessons organizations can learn from how they treat customers. Why should HR leaders encourage hybrid work? What are the benefits? What are some of the top tactical skills HR and TA pros need in 2022? "According to recent research by Harvard Business Review, the difference in wages between POC workers and their white counterparts is approximately $220 billion. The disparity has a widespread effect on the broader POCSupport 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