HR Unplugged

Alex Bertin, BambooHR’s Head of Total Rewards, joins the discussion on compensation strategies. Topics include pay transparency, impact assessment on business, and whether on-site workers should earn more than remote employees.

Recruitment is always a tricky part of HR, but there are ways to be more strategic in your approach to ensure a high quality of hire. In this episode, we welcomed Casey Bailey, Head of People at Deel, to talk about recruitment and interviewing strategies. Casey and Anita Grantham break down their favorite interview questions to ask, how to decide which questions to prioritize, and how to approach different types of interviews. Casey explains how you don’t always need a formal applicant tracking system, but you probably need a scorecard to measure the suitability of candidates for a role. We also look at how interviews for internal and external candidates may differ.Key moments:How to decide what interview questions to askHow many interviews should we conduct while recruiting?Managing your applicant tracking systemHow to hire internal vs. external candidatesMistakes that hiring managers often makeKey links:Subscribe to HR Unplugged Series: https://www.bamboohr.com/resources/podcasts/hr-unplugged/Join HR Heroes Slack Community: https://join.slack.com/t/hrheroesworkspace/shared_invite/zt-21ad3f1r8-dkWC2EdmyhxUAHw9cGLdQwBamboo HR Homepage: https://www.bamboohr.com/Connect with Casey on LinkedIn

Julie Turney, Founder and CEO of HR@Heart Consulting, shares advice for HR professionals on getting support, training, and HR advice. Topics include the importance of mentors, setting healthy boundaries, seeking therapy, building networks, staying informed on HR news, and empowering HR leaders through coaching and self-care.

Without a good performance review process, managers risk leaving employees unhappy, unproductive, and unaligned on goals that affect personal progress and the business.  So how do you fix a broken performance review process? In this episode of HR Unplugged, we welcomed special guest Adam Weber, Chief Evangelist at 15Five, to share his perspective and advice for leaders. Adam is the host of the HR Superstars podcast and leads the HR Superstars community alongside his main role. His book ‘Lead Like a Human’ also details how to lead and build high-performance teams but in a way that honors your authentic self.  Our conversation explores what the data says about performance reviews from the perspective of managers and employees, why there’s often a disconnect in the review process, and how leaders can build a culture of feedback. Tune in to hear the systems and questions he likes to use in his own performance reviews to improve relationships and outcomes. Key moments: What recent data says about performance reviews Why there’s a disconnect in performance reviews How to build a culture of feedback Different ways to deliver feedback The importance of goal alignment  Self-evaluation questions for employees to answer Advice for managers to improve employee relationships The importance of giving feedback directly How to make performance management and reviews more effective How to get employees on board with business goals Key links: Subscribe to HR Unplugged Series/https://www.bamboohr.com/resources/podcasts/hr-unplugged/ Join HR Heroes Slack Community: https://join.slack.com/t/hrheroesworkspace/shared_invite/zt-21ad3f1r8-dkWC2EdmyhxUAHw9cGLdQw Bamboo HR Homepage: https://www.bamboohr.com/ 40+ questions you can add to your performance review 15Five’s Guide to Designing a Fair, Valuable, and Efficient Review Process Connect with Adam on LinkedIn 

Will Clive, Chief People Officer at Pluralsight, joins to share his insights on leveraging data for impactful HR strategies. He emphasizes the importance of storytelling to engage leadership with data-driven narratives. Clive discusses practical methods for collecting feedback, enhancing employee survey participation, and gaining buy-in from executives. The conversation also touches on balancing employee anonymity with transparency and prioritizing significant organizational challenges using data to boost engagement and drive change.

Did you know 70% of new hires decide if their role is a good fit within just one month? This means leaders don’t have long to make a good impression on new employees. So how can businesses ensure a good experience for new hires and prevent repeated staff turnover? On this episode of HR Unplugged, our Head of HR, Anita Grantham, and HR Business Partner, Vanessa Brulotte explore why onboarding isn’t a one-size-fits-all experience – it should be tailored for the needs of the business and the employee. Plus, they explain the importance of listening to feedback from new hires and break down the biggest mistakes businesses make in the early stages of employment. Key moments: The most common mistakes HR leaders make during onboarding How leaders can deal with employees’ onboarding grievances Why onboarding begins at the recruitment phase Key links: Subscribe to HR Unplugged Series: https://www.bamboohr.com/resources/podcasts/hr-unplugged/ Join HR Heroes Slack Community: https://join.slack.com/t/hrheroesworkspace/shared_invite/zt-21ad3f1r8-dkWC2EdmyhxUAHw9cGLdQw Our Definitive Guide to Onboarding in 2024: https://www.bamboohr.com/resources/guides/the-definitive-guide-to-onboarding  

A clear, thought-out paid time off (PTO) system brings a plethora of benefits to your organization, including improved job satisfaction, staff retention and recruitment help.Plus, it can encourage employees to be more loyal, motivated and productive.So how can business leaders build a PTO strategy that truly benefits their team?On this episode of HR Unplugged, our Head of HR and HR Business Partner, Anita Grantham and Vanessa Brulotte, explore how leaders can instill a culture that empowers employees to take self-care seriously and make use of PTO, for the benefit of themselves, their bosses and the business.Key moments:Why employees not taking PTO can cause poor job satisfactionHow PTO benefits productivity and happinessWhy employees feel guilty taking PTOAdvice for taking PTO in a small businessHow HR managers can align PTO policies with their teamsHow PTO improves your recruitmentKey links:Subscribe to HR Unplugged Series: https://www.bamboohr.com/resources/podcasts/hr-unplugged/Join HR Heros Slack Community: https://join.slack.com/t/hrheroesworkspace/shared_invite/zt-21ad3f1r8-dkWC2EdmyhxUAHw9cGLdQwBamboo HR Homepage: https://www.bamboohr.com/

In this lively discussion, Alex Bertin, Head of Total Rewards, shares his expertise on compensation strategies and how they can align with company values. He reveals new data on salary trends, highlighting alarming gender disparities in raises. Alex emphasizes the importance of transparency in pay structures to foster employee trust and retention. He also addresses the need for clear performance evaluation metrics tied to compensation, challenging leaders to rethink their approach to pay equity and job satisfaction.

Lauren Le, co-founder and CEO of All In Together, is a leading expert in diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies. She discusses the significant challenges organizations face in DEI, emphasizing the need for strong leadership buy-in and middle management support. Lauren highlights why establishing long-term DEI strategies is crucial for nurturing diverse talent. She also shares insights on improving hiring and promotion practices while addressing the importance of clear policies on social media conduct to foster an inclusive workplace.

Every company wants the best talent out there, so it can be challenging to stay ahead of the competition. What worked for your recruitment process in the past may no longer be the best option, as recruitment and onboarding expectations change. A great way to stay ahead of the recruitment game is to embrace network hiring. Network hiring means tapping into your network and connections to find talent. Part of that is building a great referral process to encourage current employees to refer people they know and trust. Joining this episode of the podcast is Scott Sinatra, CEO and Co-Founder of Bountiful. With vast experience in companies such as Glint and Glassdoor, we wanted his take on what it takes to find and keep top talent in the workplace. He shares his thoughts on network hiring and tips on how to manage an employee referral program.Key moments:The top challenges in recruiting todayWhy the recruitment process is brokenHow to engage in network hiringAdvice for those who want to hire within their networkHow to manage a referral programTips for finding the best talentKey links:Subscribe to HR Unplugged Series: https://www.bamboohr.com/resources/podcasts/hr-unplugged/Join HR Heros Slack Community: https://join.slack.com/t/hrheroesworkspace/shared_invite/zt-21ad3f1r8-dkWC2EdmyhxUAHw9cGLdQwConnect with Scott on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-sinatra-b399312/