HRchat Podcast

In this HRchat, we look at the why and how of improving the data literacy skills of the HR department. Our guest this time is Matthew Hamilton, Head of HR Strategy and People Analytics at Protective Life. As part of their mission to upskill their workforce, Protective Life has contracted AIHR to upskill their HR professionals with analytical and data skills and help foster a data-driven culture.Interview questions include:Why is it important for HR to have data-driven and analytical skills? Would you say data analysis skills are more important than HR knowledge?So you joined Protective Life to help them build data-driven capabilities in their HR dept. How did you implement the so-called 4 pillars of a data-driven culture?Can you give examples of how People Analytics can help or enhance HR?This podcast episode is supported by the Academy to Innovate HR: HR Analytics and Digital HR Certifications for corporate HR professionals. Learn more about the self-paced online training courses, taught by the world's leading experts.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

The landscape of the workforce and the needs of employees have changed drastically in 2020. Nearly 42 percent of the U.S. labor force, for example, are now working from home full time with an estimated 25-30 percent continuing to do so through 2021. Substance abuse, anxiety and depression are rising at alarming rates and the challenge to generate more meaningful engagement is building. In this HRchat episode, Live Services Expert, Marin Hoffman, shares a 360-degree perspective on how your employees’ needs have changed, along with statistics, stories and guidance for sustaining your workforce during this continuously evolving period. As Vice President of Live Services at Virgin Pulse, Marin Hoffman is committed to helping others improve their health and therefore, their lives.  Listen and get Marin’s take on: ·       The post-pandemic profile of your employee and their needs·       Maximizing your populations’ connectivity in a remote world with tele-coaching·       Creative ways of incorporating your coaches amongst a diverse populationThis HRchat episode is sponsored by Virgin Pulse. For more information on adding live services to your wellbeing platform, visit www.virginpulse.comWe 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 trends in recruitment tech and offer tips for those looking to land or place remote jobs in 2021. Our guest this time is Chris Russell,  digital recruiting expert and Managing Director at RecTech Media. Chris's job is to inform and empower the modern recruiter through articles, podcasts, and other media he produces on a weekly basis. Think of him, he says, as a digital recruiting coach. He is also the Founder of HR Lancers. Chris has been described as “the mad scientist of online recruiting". The mad scientist badge is one Chris wears with pride due to his continuous experimentation in the online recruiting space. Listen to this episode and get Chris's answers to questions including: * What happened to the recruitment profession in 2020? What have been the big challenges facing those with a hiring function?* What's changed? Can you share some trends you've seen when it comes to remote hiring?  * What recruitment and HR tech has stepped up to fill gaps during the crisis? * What have job seekers and hiring managers got to be optimistic about in 2021? * Tips for promoting a job posting that attracts top talent? * What are the best platforms for job seekers in 2021? * Why is texting an effective recruiting communications tool?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

Many organizations are still battling with inherited legacy technologies & processes. The 2020 pandemic left many companies in mess. Moments of crisis bring several gaps to light that result in organizations devising plans to mitigate risks caused by gaps; treating crises as an opportunity to re-invent & re-align organizational goals for 2021. In this HRchat episode, we'll be considering how globalization and the virtualization of global payroll can help you to stay resilient in volatile times.Our guest this time is Felicia Cheek, Director, HCM Product Strategy at Oracle.For over two decades, Felicia has worked as a payroll advisor, consultant, both internal and external, and account manager with companies like ADP, Turner Broadcasting System, Xerox ACS, The Hackett Group and now Oracle. Felicia helps position and set Oracle’s payroll strategy in markets across the globe. As new technology trends continue to have a huge impact on user productivity and the employee experience, focus in this area is an integral part of the HCM strategy. Felicia regularly facilitates and participates in global payroll panel discussions and contributes to articles on payroll topics. As a member of the Global Payroll Association, the American Payroll Association, the APA Hall of Fame and a recipient of the APA’s prestigious Meritorious Award, she is committed to creating and participating in forward-moving initiatives in the space. Felicia was also a speaker at the recent Rise Above 2020 Conference produced by Neeyamo. 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 welcome Jeremy Ames back to the show to talk about the HCM Technology market in 2021.Jeremy is VP of HCM Services at Workforce Insight (WFI), a world leader in workforce management (WFM) and human capital management (HCM) technology services. His business unit is responsible for implementing and enhancing various HCM platforms, with a particular focus on UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) products. Jeremy is former CEO of Hive Tech HR, a consultancy he started 10 years ago which was just recently acquired by WFI. Questions include:What has 2020 taught you and why?What will be the biggest challenges for organizations in 2021 when it comes to connecting with and managing their people?Where do you see the overall HCM Technology market heading, and what would you like your role to be as it evolves?What excites you about your transition into WFI and what do you hope to achieve?More About Jeremy AmesHe has sat on boards of industry associations like the International Human Resource Information Management association and on the technology expertise panel of SHRM. Jeremy is a member of the Forbes HR Council and is the Membership Committee Chair of the Advisor Collective, a group of advisory firms in the HR/Benefits/Payroll space. He’s a frequent writer and speaker in the overall HR Technology ecosystem has hosted shows called 7 Points of Satisfaction in Buying HR Technology webinar on the HRchat feed, and focuses on the practical/achievable elements of transformation.This podcast episode is supported by Virgin Pulse, the employee well-being solution that helps employees create habits that matter so they can be their best at work and at home.We do our best to ensure editorial objectivity. The views and ideas shared in this episode are entirely independent of our show sponsors. There is no relationship between the guest and companies advertising within the podcasts published by The HR Gazette or our partners.   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 chat with Monica Gibbs, a highly regarded recruiter, speaker, author and wellness consultant who is passionate about helping organizations attract and retain top talent. She is one of the only recruiters in Canada who also partners with her clients on workplace wellness initiatives. She is a CHRL (Certified Human Resources Leader), and one of the top 20% of LinkedIn Recruiters Globally. Monica has been engaging audiences of various sizes since 2000, is a story-teller who captures attention by sharing her journey from chaos to balance. Her style has been described as being fun, uplifting and inspiring! With a true gift of speaking from the heart Monica leaves her listeners with practical tools on how to embrace change, face adversity and meet the daily pressures of life. Her clients include CIBC, Smuckers, Dan Lawrie Insurance, League, CSRSA, Setter, Alair, RBC, IESE and BlueCat. She is an active HRPA member and Mentor who was previously on the HRPYR Board of Directors and recently co-authored a book on Mentoring.Questions include:What do you find are the biggest gaps, opportunities and competitive advantages for corporations when looking through the lens of professional sports? How can one define a high performing leadership and culture? What are the key components to building a high performing culture?This podcast episode is supported by Virgin Pulse, the employee well-being solution that helps employees create habits that matter so they can be their best at work and at home.We do our best to ensure editorial objectivity. The views and ideas shared in this episode are entirely independent of our show sponsors. There is no relationship between the guest and companies advertising within the podcasts published by The HR Gazette or our partners.   Support the showFeature Your Brand on the HRchat PodcastThe HRchat show has had 100,000s of downloads and is frequently listed as one of the most popular global podcasts for HR pros, Talent execs and leaders. It is ranked in the top ten in the world based on traffic, social media followers, domain authority & freshness. The podcast is also ranked as the Best Canadian HR Podcast by FeedSpot and one of the top 10% most popular shows by Listen Score. Want to share the story of how your business is helping to shape the world of work? We offer sponsored episodes, audio adverts, email campaigns, and a host of other options. Check out packages here. Follow us on LinkedIn Subscribe to our newsletter Check out our in-person events

In this episode of HRchat, we invite Lars Schmidt back to the show to reflect on 2020 from a recruiting and branding perspective and talk about a more optimistic outlook for jobs and company culture in 2021.  Lars is an author of HR bestseller Redefining HR, a podcast host, Founder at Amplify and Founder & Host at Redefining HR Media Group. He has spent nearly 20 years developing talent strategies for companies such as Hootsuite, SpaceX, NPR, and Ticketmaster. Questions include:* How do HR pros and leaders make their company stand out from their competitors under the current restrictions to our lives? What's been lost and what's accelerated as a result of 2020?* How valuable is employee-generated content (EGC) to an employer brand? * What role should HR leaders play in finding real stories from employees that share the true employee experience?* Managing candidates and preferred communication channels - how effective are old school tactics like calling versus LinkedIn?* What are open source practices and what does Lars mean by "democratizing access to progressive and innovative content and practices". * What will the jobs market be like in 2021? Enjoyed the interview? Check out Lar's other appearance in episode 30 of the HRchat podcast.This podcast episode is supported by Virgin Pulse, the employee well-being solution that helps employees create habits that matter so they can be their best at work and at home.We do our best to ensure editorial objectivity. The views and ideas shared in this episode are entirely independent of our show sponsors. There is no relationship between the guest and companies advertising within the podcasts published by The HR Gazette or our partners.   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 talk about how the role of Human Resources is changing and the reasons to upskill your HR team. The guest is Erik van Vulpen, Founder of the Academy to Innovate HR (AIHR). Erik is a writer and speaker on all things HR but with a particular interest in people analytics and digital HR. AIHR's mission is to make HR future-proofed by offering world-class, online education programs available anywhere, anytime. AIHR offers a range of globally accredited certificate programs from people analytics and learning and development to talent acquisition.This podcast episode is supported by Virgin Pulse, the employee well-being solution that helps employees create habits that matter so they can be their best at work and at home.We do our best to ensure editorial objectivity. The views and ideas shared in this episode are entirely independent of our show sponsors. There is no relationship between the guest and companies advertising within the podcasts published by The HR Gazette or our partners.   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

The pandemic has forced millions out of work. Many of whom have turned to temporary or independent employment alternatives. In HRchat episode 237, we look at the sharp rise in the size of the gig workforce as a result of the pandemic and the challenges and opportunities it brings for HR. Bill's guest is Dr. Rochelle Haynes, Senior Lecturer at the University of West England and Founder at Crowd Potential. As a consultant lecturer at UWE, and keynote speaker, Rochelle has delivered specialist online and offline interactive workshops across different regions including Europe, Latin America, and Asia, on topics including career enhancement, performance management, digital transformation, leadership development, and changing work practices. She also volunteers with the Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD) as an employability mentor.Rochelle specializes in the emerging field of ‘gig HR’, a term she coined to describe using HRM to help companies enhance their working relationships with contract or ‘gig workers’, ‘digital nomads’ and other offsite stakeholders, whose physical contact with organizations is limited or non-existent. She has published work on managing the blended workforce and performance management in the gig economy was recently invited to speak at the annual CIPD Festival of Work conference on the impact of COVID-19 in the gig economy.Listen to the episode to get Rochelle's answers to such questions as:What benefits and responsibilities do gig workers want? How can HR manage gig workers?How has the gig economy been shaped by the pandemic?What is 'GigHR' and why did you create this framework?What are the challenges and priorities for business when managing in the current context? This podcast episode is supported by Virgin Pulse. Learn more about how the employee well-being solution helps employees create habits that matter so they can be their best at work and at home.We do our best to ensure editorial objectivity. The views and ideas shared in this episode are entirely independent of our show sponsors. There is no relationship between the guest and companies advertising within the podcasts published by The HR Gazette or our partners.   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 interview, Phil Wainewright shares what he's seen change in the HR SaaS space and talks about the massive shifts caused by adapting to today's new normal. Phil is a recognized authority on cloud computing as a writer, analyst, consultant and speaker since 1998, when he launched his first online venture to chronicle the early years of the SaaS industry. In 2013 he co-founded the tech media website diginomica to cover the evolution of business applications in the digital era and how they are changing the enterprise. His research and writing focuses on advances in digital teamwork, people management and business innovation.This podcast episode is supported by the Academy to Innovate HR: HR Analytics and Digital HR Certifications for corporate HR professionals. Learn more about the self-paced online training courses, taught by the world's leading experts.We do our best to ensure editorial objectivity. The views and ideas shared in this episode are entirely independent of our show sponsors. There is no relationship between the guest and companies advertising within the podcasts published by The HR Gazette or our partners.   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