The HR Hub

Sourcing is not traditional recruitment. But what is sourcing and how  does it work? When should you use sourcing versus traditional  recruitment? Tips and timing?   With sourcing you take control and get passive talent to become actively  interested in your organization.   Sébastien Savard started out doing  this for Cirque du Soleil and has since formed a company with a sourcing  specialty.  He knows the details and the art of sourcing and shares so  much of it in this episode. Sébastien's Organization, Sourcinc: https://sourcinc.ca/en Blogs:      SourceCon - https://www.sourcecon.com/      Glen Cathey - Boolean Black Belt - http://booleanblackbelt.com/ Sourcing Summit: https://sourcingsummit.net/

What goes into collective bargaining preparation?  Lots - and a lot  sooner than you might think.  We talk about what 'collective bargaining'  means, the steps in preparing for bargaining, who is on the bargaining  team, preparing proposals and more.   I speak with Jody Fraser who is a Director of Labour Relations and has  negotiated many agreements.  She describes two main types of bargaining:  traditional and interest-based bargaining.  She also talks about  generational bargaining and implementation.  This episode is packed with  information!

In this discussion with David Pan, Director of Global Compensation and Analytics, listeners dive into the nuances of incentive compensation. He shares pitfalls like favouritism and the risk of bonuses becoming perceived as base pay. The conversation emphasizes clear communication, the importance of a tailored compensation philosophy, and innovative structures like equity plans. Pan also highlights the value of team performance over individual bonuses and the need for flexibility in goal setting to adapt to organizational changes.

Where do you start when improving the employee experience (EX)? And what  impact is it likely to have on organizational success anyhow?  Well,  start with the biggest gap and do some journey mapping!  Easy right?  I talk to Gil Cohen about these big questions and how and why to focus  on the employee experience. We don't know of anyone who can measure the  excitement or dread that someone feels on a Sunday night but that's part  of it! The Employee Experience Advantage: How to Win the War for Talent by  Giving Employees the Workspaces they Want, the Tools they Need, and a  Culture They Can Celebrate by Jacob Morgan and Marshall Goldsmith https://www.amazon.ca/Employee-Experience-Advantage-Employees-Workspaces/dp/111932162X/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=the+employee+experience+advantage&qid=1625289944&s=books&sr=1-1  The  Employee Experience - How to Attract Talent, Retain Top Performers, and Drive Results by Tracey Maylett and Matthew Wride  https://www.amazon.ca/Employee-Experience-Attract-Performers-Results/dp/1119294185

Project management in HRM?  It could be so useful RIGHT?  We implement  systems, policies, and programs in response to business needs and  legislative changes.  Having done project management myself, I know how  helpful it can be.  Other guests on the show have also said that it's  important!    Steve Lemmex is a project management professional who has had a long  career in project management.  He is familiar with bosses who think you  should be able to do it for free in 2 weeks.  Or those organizations  that overdo project management - as well as those that underdo it.  He  teaches courses to HR professionals and others and shares some of his  knowledge. Lemmex Williams Training https://www.lemmexwilliams.com/   Project Management Institute https://www.pmi.org

How to grow in your HR career?  Think laterally not just vertically!  Take ownership! Know your values.  Run when you aren't respected.  These  are just some of the tips from this episode.   Steve Brierley has been in HR for a 20+ years and has done many HR  things.  He has also thought about it a lot and coached HR  professionals. I honestly wish I had had this conversation years ago.   Let me know what you think! The Power of Purpose by Richard J. Leider   https://www.amazon.ca/Power-Purpose-Meaning-Longer-Better/dp/1626566364   Discover Your True North by Bill George   https://www.amazon.ca/Discover-Your-True-North-George/dp/1119082943/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=True+North&qid=1624332341&s=books&sr=1-1

What is the employee experience (EX)?  Why is this an important idea in  HR?  Employers can use the EX to achieve their business goals while  making the workplace a better place to be.  It's related to culture and  engagement. It will help employees be happier but, of course, not  perfectly.    Gil Cohen has built his career around the employee experience and shares  his insights with us. http://www.employeeexperience.ca/

Looking for change management tips?  I talk to an expert about change  management models, change management process, the role of leadership,  and what to do about resistance. Her favourite model is ADKAR and she  walks us through each step of that model.  Cyndi Manuel is a Director of Change Management and she really helps  make sense of a vague process. Prosci: https://www.prosci.com/  Kotter: https://www.kotterinc.com/8-steps-process-for-leading-change/

What is base salary (also known as base compensation)?  And what is  compensation philosophy and structure?  In this episode we talk about  that and also about market value and how to balance internal and  external equity - among other things.     This episode is packed with insight as I talk with David Pan who  understands the nuances of compensation and also some of the  practicalities - like what works better and some things to avoid.

If you wonder about 'talent management' look no further.  This is talent management explained! Considering HR is about people, talent management may be seen as a new name for HR.  And sometimes it is; however Steve Brierley has had a career in talent management and he sees it as most aspects of HR outside of general advisory support.  And it is definitely more than recruitment!