HRchat Podcast

According to the recent State of Technology for the Deskless Workforce report, deskless staff make up to 80 percent of the global working population. Despite this significant number, non-desk workers have been overlooked by tech companies and their IT teams in terms of the tools and technologies at their disposal. In fact, only 1 percent of enterprise software investment is allocated to the deskless workforce! This risks deskless employees feeling isolated and disengaged as they lack the latest tools to perform their jobs effectively, while their office-based co-workers benefit from technologies like digital workplace solutions, ERPs, CRMs, and more.The situation has started to change in recent years as more companies plan to increase their investment in deskless technologies. In this HRchat 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 Banham's guest this time is Jordan Ekers, a mobile technology entrepreneur, co-founder of Nudge and one of the industry’s most prominent advocates for the deskless employee experience.Jordan has worked with many of North America’s leading retail, foodservice, and hospitality brands to design new, transformative approaches for executing on the Nudge brand promise by empowering frontline teams. With extensive experience in customer loyalty, rewards strategy, and mobile innovation, he previously co-founded one of Canada’s most popular loyalty programs, Carrot Rewards, a wellness app that motivates over 1 million users to make better everyday lifestyle choices. Jordan has been a speaker and conference chair at major industry events, such as NRF Big Show, Future Stores, and Future Guest Experiences. With a track record of impacting the moments (and metrics) that matter, Nudge’s platform has the tools needed to reliably inspire employees and guide their day-to-day actions. HR pros and leaders adopt Nudge to reach organizational goals and improve decision-making with real-time employee insights; from knowledge rates and sentiment, to text analysis and location audits.This episode is supported by Nudge, a communications platform that delivers business results by helping non-desk wSupport 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

Blockchain promises to be indispensable to Human Resources practices like recruitment, payroll, and employee data. Indeed, Blockchain’s appeal is a route for permissioned parties to confirm, validate and authenticate the exchange of data through its distributed ledger. Blockchain encrypts data and validates transactions through consensus, distributing an unchanging copy of exchanges to each entity that has a copy of the ledger. This builds higher levels of shared trust between parties and removes the need for third-party verification.In HRchat 249, we look at ways Blockchain can help HR departments and leaders in the decade ahead. The guest this time is Elizebeth Varghese, People & Tech Strategist and Global Leader – Talent & HR Strategy Reinvention at IBM. Elizebeth is recognized as a Global Top 100 HR Influencer. Her team deploys IBM’s best thinking, along with AI, blockchain, robotics, and other leading technologies to create powerful employee and HR experiences. Recognized as a Key Global Influencer in Strategy and Analytics, based on impact on the profession and community, Elizebeth has been listed as a Top 100 Influencer in the industry.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

Employee benefits should be simple. But, as employers continue to expand their employee benefits offerings to improve engagement, productivity, and retain talent, the majority of people are confused. According to MetLife, 60% of employees do not understand what programs are available to them, how they might help them, or how to use them.Coupled with the complexity of the American healthcare system and employer-offered health insurance, it's clear why HR leaders must have a strategy to deliver an experience that drives benefit literacy, illustrates the value employees get from their benefits, and is easy to use.In this podcast episode, Michael Melchior, Vice President of Product Strategy at Virgin Pulse, joins Bill Banham to discuss how a centralized, inclusive benefit experience that emphasizes what your people care about most (and embedded in their daily routine) can increase benefit utilization and value to the employee, and maximize ROI for your organization.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 hear from Kristina Holle, a business leader in strategic and operational HR activities, focusing on employee engagement, talent branding, and driving a culture of wellbeing.  At GAP, Kristina plays a strategic role in change management initiatives and creates a multi-level approach to attaining employee feedback. Kristina also brings extensive experience in succession planning, performance management, labor/employee relations, & transformational change.Listen to the episode and hear Kristina's take on these issues:* How can we all better engage with colleagues during these challenging times?* Engaging staff to safeguard mental health: where should HR leaders begin and how can they create a top-down approach?*  How can we measure the success of programs designed to combat the negative effects on mental health caused by Covid-19*  How will work be forever changed by Covid-19? 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 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