HRchat Podcast

In this episode, we hear from Albert Qian, HR technology marketer and founder of Albert's List, a career services marketplace serving 40,000+ bringing together recruiters, job seekers, hiring managers, and much more. Albert was also a speaker at DisruptHR San Francisco where he presented a topic called It Takes a Village: How Communities Facilitate Careers 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 chat with Josh Levine, author of Great Mondays: How to Design a Company Culture Employees Love. Josh is also a speaker at DisruptHR San Francisco happening Tuesday, October 15. Great Mondays is a culture design company based in Berkely, California. Its mission is to help technology and social enterprise organizations improve the way they work. 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 hear from Jamelle Lindo, Emotional Intelligence Leadership Coach with PARADIGM People Development and speaker at the October InnovateWork Toronto meetup. Jamelle has over a decade of learning & development experience. His mission is to empower leaders and professionals within organizations to realize their highest ideals, leading to healthy cultures, happy employees and thriving businesses that make the world a better place.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 of the HRchat show, we will consider employee rewards, change management, and employee experience.Our guest is Matt Pavelich. Matt recently joined Normandin Beaudry as a Principal in its Toronto office. He has more than 20 years of experience in total rewards consulting and specializes in workforce communication and change management. He has worked with employers of all sizes and across the private, para-public and public sectors.Matt will be speaking at the Total Rewards Meetup Breakfast Session in Toronto on October 10th.By supporting organizations with change, communication, and employee experience strategies, Matt helps organizations achieve business and HR objectives. He translates complexity into user-friendly communication that drives understanding, alignment, engagement, and action. 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 consider what diversity and inclusion have to do with employee engagement.Our Guest is Elisabeth Cooke, Co-Founder and Chief Diversity & Strategy Officer at Dignii, a firm which provides tools to build diverse and inclusive organizations. Dignii does this by offering products that provide a holistic view of the employee experience. The company measures data using evidence-based research to get a real picture of employee engagement that helps identify problems and create real solutions that fit.Elisabeth will be addressing diversity and inclusion in the workplace at the upcoming InnovateWork Vancouver event on Oct 17. Get your tickets here. 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 interview, we hear from Melanie Jeannotte, President, Canada at Gallagher Benefit Services Group about the Canadian Trends Tour happening Sept 24th - Oct 3rd. The sessions consider the key elements of maintaining employer competitiveness and effectively managing organizational wellbeing which helps match company vision with the strategy to build a successful future.The complimentary events are designed for senior HR pros and leaders. Register here: http://gbs.ajg.com/canada-tour/ As the first National President for Gallagher Benefit Services, Melanie is responsible for expanding the division’s capabilities throughout Canada. She focuses on developing the business in four key areas including organic growth, mergers and acquisition, productivity, and the Gallagher culture.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

According to the CDC, 1 in 6 children (nearly 17%) are diagnosed with a developmental disability such as Autism or ADHD. In this episode of the HRchat show, Bill Banham interviews Mike Civello, Vice President, Employer Services Division at Rethink Benefits. The mission of Rethink Benefits  - a division of Rethink First - is to empower employee caregivers who have children with special needs by providing online training tools, support systems, and teleconsultation services with behavioral experts. Rethink Benefits is a partner of Virgin Pulse. 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 of the HRchat show, we'll delve into the relationships HR pros have with group benefits brokers, ways leaders can get more from their investments, and how group benefits help to ensure a happy workforce.Our guest today is Roger Thorpe. Roger is President of the integrated benefits and wellness consulting company, Thorpe Benefits. Enjoyed the show? Check out the special episode which profiles Thorpe Benefits. 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 special episode of the HRchat show, we profile Toronto-based benefits firm, Thorpe Benefits. Our guest today is Roger Thorpe, President of the integrated benefits and wellness consulting company. Thorpe Benefits are also the key sponsor at the October InnovateWork meetup happening in downtown Toronto. Having joined the firm in 1997 and later acquiring ownership of the company in 2005, Roger has built a team of senior consultants that understand Group Benefits inside out. With deep insight into employee benefits, Roger has chosen to challenge existing benefits consulting models. Full transparency of fees and measured delivery of service is backed by a signed Service Agreement with clients. Thorpe Benefits is changing the "old-school" broker model where commissions are hidden and service is reactive. Roger is passionate about high performance living where training and improvement never stops.Enjoyed the profile? Check out episode 117 in which Roger delves into the relationship between HR and benefits brokers.  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 interview, we consider technology available to HR pros and leaders to help mitigate people risks and ensure that you have the best chance of keeping your teams focused, productive, and on the same page. Our guest is Scott Bissessar, Founder & CEO at ChangeVU.Based on 1000+ field-tested successful projects, the ChangeVU digital platform claims to deliver successful change more consistently by identifying and mitigating people risks. Enjoyed the show? Check out part one of our interview with Scott here. 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