HR Works: The Podcast for Human Resources

Guest: Sadhana Bhide, Strategic Workforce Planning Lead at Faethm by Pearson Why should strategic workforce planning (SWP) be at the front of priority lists for HR leaders and their organizations in 2023? What are the most common roadblocks getting in the way of building a successful workforce strategy? Well, we went right to the source and asked Faethm by Pearson's SWP expert, Sadhana Bhide for the answers! Sadhana joins this latest episode of the HR Works Podcast and explains why a well-executed SWP is a must-have for organizations and HR leaders, along with a walkthrough of a 6-step approach to creating a workforce plan that actually works.

Kylie Luff, Senior HR Consultant at OneDigital, joins to discuss stay interviews, what you can learn from them, best practices for retention, and the affect of turnover on businesses.

Guest: Sarah White, CEO, Founder and Head of Research at Aspect43 How is technology shaping the agendas and driving top-priorities for many HR teams in 2023? What are some ways that HR teams can leverage technology to better support the employee experience and win the battle for talent? In the latest episode of the HR Works Podcast, we are joined by HR Tech expert Sarah White (CEO, Founder and Head of Research at Aspect43), as we discuss the current state of HR Tech and how teams can introduce the right technology to unlock the full potential of employee experience.

Gloria St. Martin-Lowry, President of HPWP Group, joins to discuss how trust impacts retention, motivation, and employee engagement.

Welcome back to part-two of my conversation with Ramona Shaw, author of “The Confident & Competent New Manager: How to Rapidly Rise to Success in Your First Leadership Role.” Listen in as we discuss how new leaders can crush self-doubt and build confidence, the importance of managing your mind, listening to your inner dialogue and challenging it, and more.

Guest: Aradhya Srivastava, Group Technology Manager of HR Tech at Intuit How is technology playing a key role in retaining top talent and creating a consumer-like experience at work? How can employers and HR teams utilize technology to meet the expectations of the modern-day workplace experience? Intuit's Group Technology Manager of HR Tech, Aradhya Srivastava, joins the HR Works Podcast and helps us answer these questions and more! Listen as Ardy discusses the importance of creating an employee experience that treats employees as customers, as well as best practices for onboarding and adopting new technologies across organizations.

James Micklethwait, Vice President of Kahoot! at Work, joins to discuss the need for interactive L&D, how to create customized learning opportunities, and the importance of employee engagement.

Guest: Cassandra Margolin, Head of People Operations at Jasper Can technology be the unique advantage for organizations looking to expand their teams? What impact is technology having on the onboarding process for new employees? Cassandra Margolin, Head of People Operations at Jasper, helps keep our conversation around HR technology going as she joins this latest episode of the HR Works Podcast. Since joining Jasper in 2022, Cassandra has helped scale a workforce from 25 employees to now over 200, and she brings first-hand experience and insight into the impact technology is having on the HR role.

The pandemic has shifted many of our priorities in the workplace and this includes Generation Z. According to Microsoft’s Work Trend Index Annual Report, 51% of Gen-Z employees are more likely to prioritize health and well-being over work. Gen Zers also want to see values reflected in their workplace as well as diversity and inclusion. In the latest episode of A Seat, Brian Anders, Director of Human Resources at WorkSmart Systems, joins to discuss the arrival of Gen Z in the workplace and ways HR leaders can prepare for this generation that has many expectations. Listen in as we discuss a few key things Gen Z looks for in the workplace, the benefits of a multigenerational workforce, social media’s impact on the workplace, and more.

Colin Redbond, Global SVP of Product and Strategy at SS&C Technologies Blue Prism, joins to discuss the pros and cons of intelligent automation, how artificial intelligence affects employees, and best practices when incorporating AI into the workplace.