HR Works: The Podcast for Human Resources

Abhishek Kaushik, CEO and cofounder of technical screening platform, WeCP, joins the latest episode of the HR Works Podcast and explains how recruiters are wasting precious time by not properly screening their candidates during the hiring process.  Learn how important background checks can be in the hiring process, especially in the technical talent market, and how the right screening process can help lead employers to their right hire faster.  Finding that perfect hire doesn't come easily and is far from cheap, so make sure you're getting it right!

In the very first episode of HR Work Break, I’m excited to be joined by Kat Kibben, CEO and Founder of Three Ears Media, an agency that specializes in recruiting and team training, especially in creating unbiased, inclusive job postings. Kat seeks to ensure that the hiring process is open, accessible, accepting, and focused on the people involved.

As employee retention remains a top challenge for organizations in 2022, the growing trend of “stay interviews” is emerging as a solution to better understanding the employee experience and keeping their top talent engaged. Amy Mosher, Chief People Officer for isolved, a Charlotte, NC-based human capital management technology firm, shares how stay interviews and employee check-ins can play a crucial role in understanding the strengths and weaknesses of an organization and company culture. Check out the episode and decide if the stay interview is the right option for your team!

In the fourth episode of A Seat at the Table, I am delighted to be joined by Bailey Showalter, VP of Talent Solutions at Credly, the world’s largest network of verified talent. For nearly 10 years now, Showalter’s service mindset has driven her to help others. Listen in as we discuss the importance of having a service mindset, the ability to pivot when necessary, discovery conversation, and much more.

We are joined by Jessica Baker, Vice President of Digital Technologies for Enterprise Ireland, the Ireland's government organization responsible for the development and growth of Irish enterprises in world markets. Listen as Jessica explains some of the most common mistakes facing organizations and their human resources teams when they decide to enter into the global marketplace, and the unique benefit that Irish-based technology companies are bringing to the global talent and recruiting space.

In celebration of International Women's Day (March 8), Vitri Bhandari, Chief People Office at Andela, a data-driven tech technology talent platform, joins the HR Works Podcast for a conversation about empowering women in the workplace and creating more diverse employee pipelines at organizations.

Is the Great Resignation still a challenge for organizations in 2022? Michelle Bush, Head of Consulting at Vaya Group, offers a look at the current state of The Great Resignation and explains how the right leadership can help employers succeed and thrive during these challenging and uncertain times.

In this special episode of the HR Works Podcast, done in collaboration with EX Program by Truth Initiative, we take a closer look at the critical interplay between mental health and tobacco addiction, as tobacco use has increased—while quit attempts have declined during the pandemic. Juliet Vestal (VP of Corporate Benefits at B. Braun Medical) shares what has worked at manufacturing sites across the U.S. to successfully address both mental health and tobacco addiction. Plus, Dr. Jessie Saul (Director of Strategic Insights with EX Program by Truth Initiative) shares insights on the surprising impact that quitting tobacco can have on mental health outcomes and how organizations can support employees looking to live healthier in 2022.

Claudia Ivanova, Head of Human Resources for FISPAN, a market leader in ERP-banking and banking solutions, joins the HR Works Podcast to discuss how technology can help today's HR leaders.  Claudia shares some of the top technology trends currently making an impact on the Human Resources community, as well as factors HR professionals need to be thinking about as they grow and globalize their workforces in 2022.

Neil Khaund, President and CEO of The National Society of Leadership and Success (NSLS), joins the HR Works Podcast as we take a closer look at the latest wave of talent entering the workforce, Gen Z. Neil shares some his thoughts on the unique advantages and challenges facing the newest generation of workers and offers advice to HR professionals looking to attract their next great Gen Z hires.