HR Interviews Playlist

It's now three years since the pandemic changed many people's work trajectories. While some companies have returned to the office and others are desperately trying to, remote and hybrid work continue to be the norm for many organizations. So putting aside noisy narratives and vested interests trying to take us back to the pre-pandemic status quote, what are the actual benefits and challenges of a distributed workforce? Also, with the opening of global talent pools, what can employers do to position themselves as an employer of choice in 2023?My guest this week is Sarah Fern, Chief People Officer a Velocity Global. Velocity Global has employers working remotely across six timezones and 27 countries, and Sarah has some valuable insights to share on the benefits and challenges of being a distributed employer.In the interview, we discuss:The benefits remote work offer to employersOpening up access to the best global talentWhy presentism doesn't drive high-performing workThe genuine challenges of a distributed workforceLoneliness, disconnection, productivity, and burnoutTurning challenges into opportunities How to stand out as a global employer of choice Crafting meaningful benefit packages for remote workers Rethinking recruitment marketingBuilding culture remotelyWhat is the new future of work?Listen to this episode in Apple Podcasts

In this episode Jackye and Katee talk to Enrique Rubiio. Enrique is an HR, Tech and Future of Work expert, keynote speaker and founder of Hacking HR, a global learning community at the intersection of future of work, technology, business and organizations, with thousands of members of all over the world. Enrique is one of the top 100 HR global influencers. He was the founder and CEO at Management Consultants, a firm specializing in Human Resources in Venezuela. Before Management Consultants, Enrique worked in the telecommunications sector as a Senior Project Engineer for Telefonica and several other companies in the early to mid-2000s. Enrique is a guest author in several blogs about innovation, management and human resources. Most recently Enrique worked as an advisor to the Chief Human Resources Officer at the Inter-American Development Bank.Enrique currently leads Hacking HR, one of the fastest-growing communities of HR leaders around the world. Enrique frequently speaks about topics ranging from DEIB, future of work, HR strategy, employee experience, among others, drawing on Hacking HR’s research. Additionally, Enrique designs hundreds of learning programs for the Hacking HR community in the form of events and short-term programs.Enrique is a Fulbright Scholar, and Electronic Engineer with an Executive Master’s in Public Administration from Maxwell School at Syracuse University.If you like what you hear, we would like to encourage you to subscribe to our channel!We would also appreciate it if you would rate this channel by going here: RateThisPodcast.com/inclusiveafWe create this podcast as a labor of love. But if you would like to support this channel you can buy us a cup of coffee here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/InclusiveAF

How Covid impacted transformation as well as business

Alex Murphy of JobSyncAs Co-Founder and CEO, Alex’s career in HR Tech led him to the creation of JobSync. Making the complex application process simple yet remaining compliant. Partnering with job boards and most ATSs, they make the process fluid, easy and beyond.The big industry news, Indeed laying off 15% of their global workforce; Alex had high praise for Chris Hyams as ‘The Masterclass on how to write a letter regarding layoffs’.Speculation and some warning signs that layoffs were comingGoogle job ads - Can you move any slower?TA Leaders concerns and opportunitiesPrediction for 2023, we have become resilient to bad news and Black Swan events. 

This week in HR Technology: Deel partners with RAMP Global; Coachhub releases AI-powered career coaching.

Thank heavens for tenue... How else would The Chad & Cheese's brash, challenging, and no-bullshit attitude get in the same room, hell the same solar system, as NYU and UNC academics?Yup, tenue has got to be the answer.Earlier this year, NYU’s Institute for Public Knowledge, the 370 Jay Project, and the NYU Tandon Department of Technology, Culture and Society hosted a new discussion in the series “Co-Opting AI”, which included this humble podcast.This event was created to examine how AI intersects with recruiting and with gaining access to the labor market. Taking a deep look into the industry and providing insights on the HR tech sector.The players:Ifeoma Ajunwa is an Associate Professor of Law with tenure at UNC School of Law.https://www.linkedin.com/in/ifeomaajunwa/Mona Sloane is a sociologist working on design and inequality, specifically in the context of AI design and policy.https://www.linkedin.com/in/mona-sloane-ph-d-8b512656/...and The Chad & Cheese :)Props to The Co-Opting AI event series and Mona Sloane. It is hosted at IPK and co-sponsored by the 370 Jay Project, and the NYU Tandon Department of Technology, Culture, and Society, and the NYU Center for Responsible AI.https://ipk.nyu.edu/https://engineering.nyu.edu/academics/departments/technology-culture-and-societyhttps://engineering.nyu.edu/research-innovation/centers/center-responsible-ai

In this episode, Jackye and Katee chat with Eric Bailey about all things Work Human Live! Eric is a speaker again this year and we discuss how he got involved and the amazing workshop he is offering to attendees this year! It is a must-listen.Eric M. Bailey is the bestselling author and president of Bailey Strategic Innovation Group, one of the fastest-growing human communication consulting firms in the United States. Eric has a unique set of life experiences that includes earning a Master's Degree in Leadership and Organizational Development from Saint Louis University, helping NFL Pro-Bowler Larry Fitzgerald pet a rhinoceros, doing barrel rolls in an F-16, and chatting with LL Cool J on the campus of Harvard University. Eric believes that no matter what life throws at you, there’s either a lesson to be learned or a story to be told.If you like what you hear, we would like to encourage you to subscribe to our channel!We would also appreciate it if you would rate this channel by going here: RateThisPodcast.com/inclusiveafWe create this podcast as a labor of love. But if you would like to support this channel you can buy us a cup of coffee here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/InclusiveAF

Today we have a special edition of The Chad & Cheese Podcast for you today. Cue the ABBA music, which can only mean one thing, a Swedish twist as Sara Dalsfelt, Head of Brand and Community, over at Adway invited Joel and me to come on her show to talk about Building a TA Power House through Tech, Automation, & Revenue Growth. With over 1,800 registrants, much like every show, Joel and I knew that we had to bring the heat.So, we did... Enjoy!

In this episode, Katee chats with Shai Poulard, the Head of Global Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging at NerdWallet. Shai has ten years of professional experience in various industries including technology, retail, banking, biotechnology, and entertainment. She is entrepreneurial and innovative in spirit with a passion for aligning people's skills, company resources, and development opportunities with the needs of the organization. Proven track record in building training and inclusion programs, exceeding goals, strategic thinking, leadership, analytical thinking, facilitation, creative problem solving, customer service, and championing equity & inclusion. She thrives in challenging, fast-paced, collaborative environments where autonomy and outside-of-the-box thinking are valued and encouraged.If you like what you hear, we would like to encourage you to subscribe to our channel!We would also appreciate it if you would rate this channel by going here: RateThisPodcast.com/inclusiveafWe create this podcast as a labor of love. But if you would like to support this channel you can buy us a cup of coffee here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/InclusiveAF

As we move through the third anniversary of the first lockdowns, it is a good time to reflect on how the pandemic has changed our attitudes and expectations towards work.Employers now have to think very differently about culture, employee experience, and recruiting. The new generation joining the workforce is also driving some very different thinking around career progression.My guest this week is Abby Hamilton, Chief People Officer at LiveIntent. Abby has valuable insights about the importance of creating a human-centric approach to work where employees feel seen, heard, and recognized.In the interview, we discuss:Current talent market challengesHow tech layoffs are creating opportunitiesThe legacy of the pandemicCulture, Employee Experience, and RecruitingWellbeingChanging career expectations from changing generationsVideo gaming and careers progressionThe role of technologyAsynchronous communicationThe future of employee experienceListen to this podcast on Apple Podcasts.