HRchat Podcast

In this HRchat episode, we hear from John Boudreau. John is the former Research Director for USC's Center for Effective Organizations, Professor of Management and Organization at the Marshall School of Business, and co-author of Reinventing Jobs: A 4-Step Approach for Applying Automation to Work.His large-scale studies and focused field research address the future of the global Human Resources profession, HR measurement and analytics, decision-based HR, executive mobility, HR information systems, and organizational staffing and development. John has published more than 50 books and articles and his research has been featured in Harvard Business Review, The Wall Street Journal, Fortune, and Business Week.Questions include: * What do you think makes for a great CHRO in today's digital world?* A while back you wrote an article called Why More Executives Should Consider Becoming a CHRO". With more possibilities than ever for execs to exit corporate life and get 'gig work' with global clients, why should execs in larger orgs stay in the system and aspire to the role of CHRO? * What are the divisions of responsibilities between CHROs and Chief People Officers? For those listening and keen to explore the data v people routes into senior HR leadership, what are the differences in focus and duties? We do our best to ensure editorial objectivity. The views and ideas shared by our guests 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 hear from Alper Tekin, Chief Product Officer at Findem, a people intelligence platform that helps companies build more engaged, diverse teams, and close talent gaps faster.Questions include:What’s the state of the labor market today?Talk about the great resignation - seen anything like this before? Do you think this is a permanent shift? If so, why?How do companies solve/adapt to this?Talk to me about retaining top-performing talent by understanding what matters to them most. What are the challenges?How have sourcing and hiring habits changed? Compare to 5 years ago.How does Findem uniquely solve this problem?Fidem professes to help HR and leaders benchmark internally, against competitors and peers to identify talent gaps and trends. Tell us how your tech does it and can you share a use case?About Alper TekinPreviously, Alper served as the Chief Product Officer at Udacity, and founder & CEO at several startups, including AlfaPeople, and BlaBlaCar TR. Alper began his career at Microsoft, where he worked on the Microsoft Partner Program Team in charge of managing the channels that deliver 95% of Microsoft’s revenues.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 what it really means to be a diverse, inclusive, and equitable employer in a world forever changed by the murder of George Floyd and the impetus that gave to the global Black Lives Matter movement?Bill's guest this time is Mandy Price, an advocate for DEI and the CEO and co-founder of Kanarys, Inc., a tech company taking a holistic approach to solving Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) challenges enabling companies to immediately take action towards systemic change. Mandy was named a Top 100 HR Tech Influencer of 2021 by Human Resource Executive, and she and her co-founder, Star Carter, were recognized as two of Entrepreneur magazine’s Top 100 Most Powerful Women of 2020. Questions include:You're quoted as saying "diversity equity, inclusion issues ... are difficult to diagnose ... but organizations need ... help to diagnose them to understand exactly what, from an institutional basis, needs to be changed to ensure that they are promoting that healthy workplace." How can companies get to a place where they accept they need to diagnose their DEI policies? What needs to change in the leadership's mindset?What goes into diagnosing the DEI efforts of a company? What are the typical challenges faced by HR leaders keen to make a change? Where do they begin?In an interview for D Magazine, you say "We make assumptions about people we don’t know, and those prejudices are often dissolved through real connection." What does 'real connection' mean in the context of building an equitable and welcoming company culture? A 2015 Deloitte survey found that 83 percent of Millennials are actively engaged if they believe the company fosters an inclusive culture, while only 60 percent of millennials are actively engaged within work environments that do not promote inclusivity. As we go through a very fierce war for top Millennial and Gen Z talent, what are the tangible things that compSupport 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 Michael Krupa, Senior Director, Inclusive Growth at Cisco joins Bill Banham to talk all things HR tech. In his role at Cisco, Michael is focused on defining people & communities functional processes, operating models, and driving strategies for AI and AI ethics.Prior to joining Cisco, Michael was a partner and CIO at Mercer. Focused on the Talent line of business, he managed a portfolio of revenue-generating HR technology solutions and drove a multi-year technology strategy.Questions Include: * Why and how has 'DE&I-friendly' tech become fundamental to who companies are and how they will succeed in this age of digital transformation? E.g. AI/ML solutions to help reduce bias in recruiting and job descriptions and the use of advanced analytics to provide intelligence to business leaders as they create their diversity and inclusion strategies.* What are the 2 or 3 most dramatic shifts you see happening in the HR tech space today? What was delayed, if anything, by the pandemic?* You're quoted as saying "the challenge for vendors and for companies creating HR technology solutions using AI and machine learning will be explainability in the algorithms and to reduce bias in the datasets and algorithms." How can HR trust AI when they can't fully grasp how the algorithms work?* One of the most common mistakes when implementing new HR technologies is failure to explain to the employees and leaders the value or ROI of the solution. How can HR get better at this?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 consider the need for companies to re-imagine workforce planning and development approaches. Bill Banham's guest is John Morgan, President of Lee Hecht Harrison, a subsidiary of Adecco.  Listen as John talks about HR managers’ talent management strategies during the pandemic and their plans for the future.  LHH recently commissioned the Future-Proofing the Talent Pipeline survey which captures responses from over 2,000 global HR decision-makers and leaders, across several industries. It looks at how departments are thinking about hiring, upskilling, redeployment, coaching, severance packages, and more. Questions Include:How have HR departments changed the way they’re thinking about hiring? Follow up: What about onboarding? It's a buyers market so how are HR departments helping to keep hold of their new recruits? The LHH survey suggests that HR decision-makers are prioritizing building a culture of training and learning (54.2%) and the development of people (52.6%). Why is that? What are the drivers? Beyond L&D investments, what are some other ways you’re seeing your clients changing in order to future-proof their workforce? How have you seen coaching programs help c-suite leaders and executives? What has been the business impact?About LHHLHH’s 4,000 coaches and colleagues work with more than 12,000 organizations in over 60 countries around the world to help them see the possibilities in their people. This is done through assessments, coaching, upskilling, and transitioning - meaning companies are better positioned to realize the untapped potential within their own workforce; resulting in increased productivity, morale, and higher brand affinity. Learn more at lhh.com.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 this HRchat episode is Frida Polli, PhD. Frida is CEO & co-founder at pymetrics, a company on a mission to democratize career search and hiring. She is an award-winning Harvard and MIT neuroscientist turned entrepreneur.Using neuroscience + AI, pymetrics matches people to their best jobs while removing gender and ethnic bias from the hiring process. With over 100 enterprise clients including Unilever and Accenture, and offices in NYC, London, and Singapore, pymetrics is powering the future of hiring: efficient, predictive, and bias-free.Questions include: * Prior to creating pymetrics, you conducted an impressive amount of neuroscience research. A lot of people imagine tech entrepreneurs coming from a computer science or otherwise tech-based background. What brought you from neuroscience? * In terms of hiring, how can artificial intelligence and behavioral science help?* While there’s no denying that AI is useful, there’s also a lot of research that suggests that algorithms aren’t free of bias either, so how do you ensure that your dataset is devoid of any such biases?* What are some of the misconceptions that you get from HR regarding using AI in recruitment?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 Bill Banham talks with Ben Brooks, Top 100 HRTech Influencer, Principal and Business Coach at B2 Professional Services Inc and Founder & CEO at PILOT Inc.Listen to get Ben's answers to questions including:* How are HR leaders and HR tech buyers successfully re-focusing and investing in areas like D&I?* What are the 5 most in-demand soft skills right now?  * Why is mentorship so important for HR leaders?About BenInfluencer Ben Brooks is the founder of HR tech startup PILOT Inc., an enterprise employee coaching platform that won the 2019 Pitchfest award at the HR Technology Conference, a former SVP of HR and a speaker and coach. About PILOT IncPILOT is a career management technology platform designed to support and enable both business leaders and employees to make work more satisfying and fulfilling. PILOT's structured coaching program works across industries and a diverse range of employee profiles and roles. Learn more: pilot.coach/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 look at the tech available to help businesses rehire at scale. Listen too as we discuss the moral and ethical implications of using tech to ensure candidates fit with the employer brand. Bill's guest this time is Brian Sommer. For nearly four decades, Brian has been an award-winning writer, technology industry analyst and consultant to some of the largest firms in the world. He is considered one of the most respected business technologists in the industry, Brian’s counsel is especially sought after by top executives of Global 2000 firms.Questions include:* After the recession of 2008-09, employers were unprepared for the sheer volume of applicants that were seeking new employment. This time around they have had time to prepare - including instilling tech and processes to make hiring more equitable. What's different between the tsunami of applicants back then and what's happening now?* How are AI and machine learning-based applications helping to process more video interviews, rank candidates in fairer ways than an ATS and look for people with new kinds of values?* There's lots of talk about skills-based hiring over and above hiring based on past performance. In a world flipped upside down; one where many people want to pivot and take their skills into new industries, how can tech help ensure that those people lacking experience can get a fair shot?* Which firms have done a good job at preparing their HR teams for the rigors of hiring and retaining talent?* Regardless of if it will happen, should tech vendors continue on a journey to pry into the personal lives and views of employees? With all the talk about ensuring better affinity between the employer brand and the employee and being one's authentic self, is the 'spying tech' justified or should it be avoided? More About  Brian SommerBrian often leads IT negotiations, software selections, and technology strategy initiatives with clients globally. He's also a frequent speaker at many tech, HR and Accounting events.Brian began his career with Accenture and quickly became a key player in their ERP, Finance and Human Resources practices. He continues to consult with clients globally and is frequently sought out as a keynote speaker at software, Wall Street, and other events. He also conducts guest lectures at many of the nation’s leading graduate business programs.Brian also covers the big "E" enterpriSupport 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 hear from Kayling Gaver, Co-founder, and COO at Tapcheck, a tool that helps employers show up for their employees through on-demand pay and financial education resources.Questions include:How is it helpful for people to be able to access their earned wages ahead of the traditional two-week paycheck cycle?Why wouldn't strapped-for-cash employees use a credit card to smooth out their income?With the fallout from the pandemic exacerbating people’s financial challenges and contributing to labor shortages impacting various industries, how does Tapcheck help alleviate these problems?What are the top 2 or 3 benefits employers see when prioritizing their employees' financial wellness? Employers now expect HCMs to provide them with value beyond time and attendance and payroll; specifically in the area of employee engagement. Why is employee engagement top of mind for employers right now?In addition to Tapcheck’s on-demand pay solution, you’ve also launched financial education tools in your app. Can you tell us more about what that offers and why you decided to create this resource?What is your vision for where the earned-wage access space is heading in the next 5 years?About TapcheckTapcheck is a financial wellness benefit technology that enables workers to access their wages before payday, at no cost to employers. Learn more at tapcheck.com.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'll delve into the psychology of hiring and the tools available to potentially remove bias from the recruitment and onboarding stages of the employee life cycle.Bill's guest this time is Dr. Charles Handler, a thought leader, analyst, and practitioner in the talent assessment and human capital space. Throughout his career, Dr. Handler has specialized in developing effective, legally defensible employee selection systems.Since 2001 Dr. Handler has served as the president and founder of Rocket-Hire, a vendor-neutral consultancy dedicated to creating and driving innovation in talent assessment. Dr. Handler has helped companies such as Intuit, Wells Fargo, KPMG, Scotia Bank, Hilton Worldwide, and Humana to design, implement, and measure impactful employee selection processes.Through his podcast Science 4-Hire, his prolific writing for media outlets such as ERE.net, his work as a pre-hire assessment analyst for Bersin by Deloitte, and worldwide public speaking, Dr. Handler is a highly visible futurist and evangelist for the talent assessment space.Throughout his career, Dr. Handler has been on the forefront of innovation in the talent assessment space, applying his sound foundation in psychometrics to helping drive innovation in assessments through the use of gaming, social media, big data, and other advanced technologies.Questions include:* What is the most common mistake when it comes to talent assessment?* Doesn't talent assessment promote biased decision-making? Where does skills-based hiring fit in?* Why are humans inherently flawed in evaluating candidate capabilities and is AI finally ready to step up and remove inherent biases?* How has the global remote work experiment of 2020-21 influenced what companies think about how they can manage employees?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