HR Works: The Podcast for Human Resources

Welcome back for part two of my conversation with John Register (Paralympic silver medalist, Board Member of the American Association of People With Disabilities, and Member of Kanarys’ Advisory Board). We'll continue our discussion on disability inclusion, building a culture of belonging, and much more!

Today’s Pages of HR is presented as part of our sponsored Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging Week. This episode is a special one as we’re talking and learning about what it means to create an LGBTQ2+ inclusive workplace. I’m joined by Michael Bach, author of Alphabet Soup: The Essential Guide to LGBTQ2+ Inclusion at Work. Alphabet Soup serves as a critical guide to creating a truly inclusive workplace for all, regardless of sexuality, gender identity, or gender expression. Whether you consider yourself an ally, or don’t know what it means to be one, you’ll come away armed with everything you need to know to create a safe, productive, and thriving organization. In part one of this two-part series, listen in as we discuss sexuality, gender identity, and gender expression (yes, they’re different things, and it matters), define what a Safe Space is, and how to turn your space into one, and more.

Guest: Kathryn Zaki, Head of Global Talent Acquisition at Cisco Meraki Should a dedicated employee resource group (ERG) program be considered a must-have for organizations who that looking to develop a diverse and talented workforce going into 2023? In this latest episode of the HR Works Podcast, we explore ERG programs with Cisco Meraki's Head of Global Talent, Kathryn Zaki, and learn how can these employee communities be a crucial resource to both employees and their leadership teams.

Today’s A Seat is presented as part of HR Daily Advisor‘s sponsored Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging Week. I’m joined by Jessica Tuman, Head of Enterprise ESG at Voya Financial. She also leads the company’s Voya Cares program, which specializes in financial planning needs and advocacy for those with special needs and disabilities, as well as their caregivers. Listen is as we discuss the myths that need to be dispelled around disability employment, steps companies can take to create a culture to support disability inclusive hiring, what employers and HR professionals need to understand about the complex realities of people with disabilities – and their caregivers – and how to best support them, and more.

John Register (Paralympic silver medalist, Board Member of the American Association of People With Disabilities, and Member of Kanarys’ Advisory Board) joins HR Work Break to discuss disability inclusion in the workplace. Tune in as we discuss diversity, equity and inclusion, the true meaning of belonging, and the importance of representation.

Today we are featuring Episode 12 of BambooHR's The Era, and sharing a recent conversation between BambooHR CEO and host, Brad Rencher, and Lattice’s Vice President of Advisory Services, Dave Carhart. Listen as Dave discusses what he has learned in developing a new hybrid work model at Lattice and how to improve the benefits companies offer their workforce.

Guest: Abbie Buck, Chief People Officer at Collective Health Has the perception of employee wellness changed in 2022? And what is this concept of presenteeism that has become the new challenge in the workplace? In this latest episode of the HR Works Podcast, we catch up on the current state of employee wellness with Collective Health's Chief People Officer, Abbie Buck.  Listen as Abbie explains the rising trend of presenteeism that is challenging workforces across the globe, and learn how a well-defined and dedicated health benefits and wellness plan can truly support the employee experience.

The HR Works Showcase is back with another feature episode from BambooHR’s The Era, a series aimed to better understand the impact of the employee experience on business outcomes. Today we are sharing Episode 11, Defining Employee Wellness and Pain Management, as BambooHR’s Brad Rencher discusses the impact that health and wellness have on the overall employee experience with Dr. Jim Feng, CEO at Phyxable. Listen as Brad and Jim converse about working with business leaders and HR teams to create effective organizational wellness programs that address pain management.

Guest: Doug Segers, Head of Original Content at Cornerstone In this latest episode of the HR Works Podcast, Cornerstone’s Head of Original Content, Doug Segers, joins to take a closer look at the recent advancements in corporate learning and upskilling in the workforce…not just WHAT learning content is being delivered to employees, but HOW content is being delivered to workers in the modern era. Doug also shares the latest update on a new product Cornerstone OnDemand introduced to the L&D market that is going to be a game changer in the employee experience. Listen to learn more!

Jenn Kischell, VP of Workforce Engagement at Metlife, joins to discuss benefits and compensation, how company culture affects retention, and the importance of a personal touch in leadership.