HRchat Podcast

In this episode, Bob Goodwin talks with Dorie Clark, a renowned keynote speaker, best-selling author, and expert in leadership and strategy. If you’ve been on LinkedIn or read Harvard Business Review, you’ve likely come across her thought-provoking insights! Dorie is a WSJ Bestselling Author, Duke University Fuqua School of Business Adjunct Professor, Ranked #1 Communication Coach and 3x Top 50 Business Thinker in World - Thinkers50. Dorie shares her expertise on the evolving role of HR and the unique challenges faced by those in the field. Learn why HR professionals often put their own career development on the back burner and how the COVID-19 pandemic thrust them into the spotlight of strategic workforce planning and talent management.Listen too, as Bob and Dorie discuss the role of political capital and thought leadership in bolstering your career stability. Dori delves into the art of connecting with colleagues, understanding organizational dynamics, and navigating complex relationships to become indispensable at your workplace. We'll also explore the power of thought leadership in crafting a strong personal brand. Creating and sharing content that highlights your expertise can earn you recognition and fortify your professional standing both within and outside your organization.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

Mark Daley, Chief AI Officer at Western University, discusses the transformative effects of artificial intelligence on the workplace and society. He explores how AI can enhance organizational performance and bridge existing gaps. Daley shares insights on effectively integrating AI while emphasizing critical skills like curiosity and ethical mindfulness. He also advocates for adapting governance to manage AI's societal impact, urging organizations to be proactive contributors to positive change in this pivotal moment in history.

Ever wondered how an opera and punk rock singer becomes a leading voice in HR? Liz Ryan, CEO and founder of Human Workplace, shares her incredible journey with HRchat host, Bill Banham. From stage lights to boardrooms, Liz has passionately advocated for transforming workplaces into environments where energy and collaboration thrive. Despite initial skepticism, her mission to humanize work has resonated with professionals worldwide, earning her a top influencer spot on LinkedIn. Liz's unique perspective on lifting up the human spirit within companies is a testament to her innovative approach in the HR world.Join us as we uncover practical strategies for revolutionizing company culture with Liz Ryan. Learn the importance of hiring a diverse workforce, fostering an atmosphere where every employee feels empowered to share their ideas, and championing a culture of trust. By aligning personal and business visions with the CEO, says Liz, HR leaders can create a collaborative, innovative, and desirable workplace. We also explore how to enhance recruitment processes, onboarding, and leadership communication to build an inclusive environment that energizes everyone involved. Don't miss this insightful conversation on transforming organizational culture with one of HR's most influential voices!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 guest this time is Nadia Alaee, Sr Director, HRBP at Deel. Nadia Alaee leads the global HR Business Partnership team at Deel. She and her team develop deep partnerships with Deel’s leaders to support, engage and grow their teams. She partners closely with stakeholders across the organization and the People Team to ensure team members have the best experience from onboarding and through their tenure at Deel. Nadia has worked at tech companies including YouTube and Liftoff Mobile, but found her niche in the startup space, where she can build and scale organizations from zero to a hundred.Questions for Nadia include:We’ve learned by now that remote work isn’t a fleeting fad, and 30% of new companies are fully remote. Tell us about how Deel has scaled as a remote company. What tools are required to grow a company across 150+ countries?Studies show that 40% of remote workers feel disconnected from their colleagues. How do HR leaders combat this to make employees feel included and meaningfully connected?How should HR leaders create a strong company culture when they have distributed teams? What tools do you use to make sure employee engagement is strong?What adages or HR principles need to be challenged? What ideas should replace them instead?As the nature of work continues to become more global – what other tips and tricks should HR leaders be aware of? What tools or products help you “hack” your to do list?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

Implementing a smart and fair vehicle reimbursement program needs careful consideration of numerous factors, including tax implications, employee fairness, and administrative efficiency. By understanding the challenges and leveraging reliable technology solutions, companies can create a more cost-effective and compliant vehicle reimbursement program.In this HRchat episode, we consider some best practices for running an efficient vehicle reimbursement program at work and why it helps keep employees happy and engaged.For HR leaders, a key motivator is ensuring that the vehicle programs are fair and equitable. This includes providing reimbursements that are competitive within industry standards and sufficiently cover the expenses incurred by employees on the road.Bill's guest is Lindsay Clayborne, Director of People and Culture at Cardata, a fully-managed vehicle reimbursement solution for businesses whose employees use their personal cars for work.Questions for Lindsay include:What is the type of company culture you strive to build and maintain at Cardata?What are some of the HR challenges when it comes to leading and supporting the often very distributed teams at Cardata?Problems with many current vehicle programs include significant and unnecessary tax waste, misunderstood program rules, lack of alignment with employee needs, and IRS audit risks. Can you tell us more?Can we dive into how a vehicle reimbursement partner can help set up a successful and fair reimbursement program? How can a partner like Cardata bring best practices to an organization that’s launching a new program?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

Event season is in full swing! While Bill Banham will be in Las Vegas next week for the HR Technology Conference and Expo, Chris Bjorling will be in Westlake Village, California for the Talent Management Summit by the Marcus Evans Group. In this special episode of the HRchat pod, Chris and Bill preview the Talent Management Summit happening September 23 and 24 at the Four Seasons Hotel. The summit is an invitation-only event bringing talent management execs, suppliers, and solution providers together. It features presentations, interactive roundtables, one-on-one meetings, and lots of networking. Key topics at this year's summit include:Leadership and Change ManagementTech in Talent ManagementChampioning Diversity, Equity and InclusionDesigning a Winning Employee ExperienceWinning the Talent WarFuture-Proofing Your WorkforceSpeakers include Chel Stewart, Senior HR Director at Comcast Cable, Jamie Librot, Global Head, Executive Talent Management, AWM at JPMorgan Chase & Co and Chris Wortmann Senior Director, Talent Management Cubic Corporation.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

Ever wondered how your commute could help save the planet? Join us as we explore the power of green employee benefits. Bill Banham sits down with Tom Baker, Partnership Manager at Octopus Electric Vehicles, who reveals how salary sacrifice schemes can make sustainable commuting more accessible and affordable. Learn about the staggering impact of transportation on UK emissions and discover how your company can reduce its carbon footprint by embracing greener transportation options.Employee expectations are changing, with a growing demand for climate-conscious employers. Our conversation centers on how businesses are integrating green benefits like sustainable transport solutions and green pensions to attract and retain eco-minded talent. Tom provides a deep dive into the innovative initiatives at Octopus Electric Vehicles; highlighting how businesses and individuals can partner with them to support a greener future. Whether you're an HR manager juggling various employee requests or a business leader committed to meeting environmental goals, this episode offers actionable insights and inspiration for promoting sustainability through impactful employee benefits.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

Join Johnny C. Taylor Jr., CEO and President of SHRM, as he discusses the transformative shift from DEI to I&D, emphasizing the importance of fostering workplace inclusion. He introduces SHRM’s 'One Million Civil Conversations' initiative aimed at promoting respectful dialogue. The conversation delves into how leaders can cultivate a culture that embraces diverse perspectives and the significance of civility amidst polarization. Taylor also stresses personal responsibility in creating a respectful environment, highlighting the collective impact of individual actions.

Candidiates are getting increasingly jaded with poor recruitment experiences. Long wait times to schedule, ghosting, and a lack of communication are placing a bigger burden on candidates than in previous years. In this HRchat conversation, we focus on the candidate experience and tech to streamline and simplify interview scheduling.Joining Bill on the show is Adam Bird, CEO of Cronofy, an entrepreneur, software developer, and architect with a passion for using technology to solve business problems. Cronofy is an enterprise-ready scheduling platform used by 10,000s of companies around the world to power their scheduling.Listen as Adam shares the secrets to creating a more seamless candidate experience and mastering the art of interview scheduling. Drawing from Cronofy's comprehensive Candidate Expectations Report, Adam reveals statistics that underscore the need for a technological overhaul in recruitment processes. Learn actionable strategies to improve time-to-interview, even amidst economic pressures and layoffs.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

Can leadership lessons from popular media transform your approach to talent management? Discover the answer as we sit down with Sy Islam, PhD, Head of Research at Kaizen Human Capital and Beth Messich, Principal & Founder at Beth Messich Coaching and Consulting LLC, two remarkable pros on stage at OrgDev24 in Atlanta next month. Sy brings a fresh perspective by integrating insights from TV shows and movies into leadership development, while Beth shares her expertise in executive coaching and creating robust internal leadership pipelines. Tune in to learn why OrgDev24, along with the Association for Talent Development (ATD), stands out as a must-attend event for professionals eager for interactive, real-time problem-solving and networking.About OrgDevOrgDev24, a key event for professionals dedicated to organizational development, is happening in Atlanta on October 7-9. Learn more and get your tickets: orgdev.td.orgSupport 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