HR Unplugged

Want to make sure your new hires hit the ground running?  On this episode of HR Unplugged, Vanessa Brulotte, BambooHR’s Talent Acquisition Manager, is back for an insightful discussion with Anita Grantham, Head of HR, on how we can make employee onboarding a top priority. Anita and Vanessa discuss the importance of onboarding, why transparency is key and how to set up your new hires for success. Key moments: Why you should treat onboarding like dating Making new hires feel like part of the tribe Being transparent about the good and bad aspects of roles Producing a message of stability Time to determine what you’re hiring for Do inside hires need onboarding? Setting up new hires for success Cadence and variation in your onboarding Adapting your onboarding for different learning styles How onboarding directly links to retention

So many factors shape our experiences as HR professionals. Some of them are controllable, some of them less so. On this episode of HR Unplugged, BambooHR’s Head of HR, Anita Grantham, is joined by Head of Talent, Brandon Welch, to discuss how the HR landscape defines our career paths. Brandon shares his views on the importance of education, finding reliable mentors and being a student of your business. Plus, he reminds us why face-to-face, real-life communication is so valuable and shares how long HR professionals should stay in a role. Key moments: Is education essential to success in HR? What it means to be a student of the business The first thing HR pros should do The value of mentorship and community in HR Adapting how we communicate post-COVID The importance of in-person interactions Working as an HR team of one How to prioritize your tasks effectively Why teamwork is vital to success How long to stay in one HR role Key links:  Brandon’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jbwelch/  

Are you onboarding the right way? The right way for you and your company, that is… On this episode of HR Unplugged, Clayton Binford, Chief of People and Development at Nomad Global Communication Solutions, joins Anita Grantham to explore how you can achieve onboarding success with five simple metrics. He talks about the importance of performance reviews, why adaptable training approaches are win-win and how onboarding isn’t just for new starters. Key moments: Five simple metrics for onboarding success The importance of performance reviews Why not all performance reviews need to be formal meetings Nomad’s orienting and onboarding processes Why you shouldn’t have a one-size-fits-all training approach How mission, vision and values play into onboarding Why onboarding isn’t just for new starters Why Clay involves direct managers from the interview process When does your investment in someone “break-even”? How onboarding impacts staff turnover Key links: The Definitive Guide to Onboarding: https://www.bamboohr.com/resources/guides/the-definitive-guide-to-onboardingBambooHR makes onboarding easy and effective: https://www.bamboohr.com/hr-software/hiring-and-onboardingClayton’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clayton-binford-1403a333/Nomad Global Communication Solutions: https://www.nomadgcs.com/

Compassionate, authentic leadership has a ton of benefits – here, we explore just a few!In this HR Unplugged episode, we delve into how engagement, wellbeing and culture have colossal parts to play in the smooth running of a happy, successful company.These topics have been discussed in past episodes, but today we put them together and showcase how they work in harmony.Anita Grantham, Head of HR, sits down with Cassie Whitlock, Director of HR at BambooHR, to discuss compassionate leadership, the benefits of a people-focused approach and how to link engagement, wellbeing and culture to your mission, vision and values.Key moments:Why does engagement matter?Exploring what ‘company values’ really meansDealing with burnoutHow culture links to brand reputationWhy wellbeing should still be a priority post-COVIDManaging overworkManaging and communicating with international team membersWhy self-care is importantBeing fabulous at failingHow culture impacts everything in the workplaceKey links:Cassie’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cassie-whitlock/

What do HR professionals and business leaders need to know about HR in 2023?The role of HR has changed a lot, especially with the integration of new software and the pandemic changing expectations and the nature of work for many.In this HR Unplugged episode, we wanted to dig into what HR’s new role in the modern world is, how it’s changed, the value HR brings to a company, and how it can integrate more closely with the wider business.Anita Grantham, Head of HR at BambooHR, sits down with Laura Butler, CHRO and Chief People Officer at Entrata, to discuss HR’s role in 2023, what’s changed, and what HR professionals need to know in the future.Key moments:Laura’s biggest lesson since working in HRThe importance of knowing your superpowerWhy HR attracts women as a career pathWhy happy employees mean happy customersHow to know when to add HR to your businessHow HR can make employees feel more at ease in their rolesWhy companies are rebranding the term HRHow new technology is changing HRHow to break stereotypesWhy HR professionals should focus on problem-solving Key links:State of HR Leadership report: https://www.bamboohr.com/resources/guides/human-resource-leadership-2023 Laura’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurabutler/

In this bonus episode, Anita Grantham, Head of HR for BambooHR, discusses how to fine tune your leadership skills for the unknown in 2023.Join Anita as she talks about:Working through an economic downturnHow do you scale your culture in a hybrid workplace?The importance of compartmentalizing your timeWatch other episodes and sign up for future live sessions at BambooHR.com/HR-Unplugged.

In this episode, Anita Grantham, Head of HR for BambooHR, discusses how to focus your goals and priorities for the new year to create an even more refined strategy for 2023.Join Anita Grantham, Head of HR at BambooHR, as she talks about:How do you measure the success of your goals?Company KPIs that HR should be settingSetting up relationship goalsWatch previous episodes and sign up for future live sessions at BambooHR.com/HR-Unplugged.

Anita Grantham, Head of HR for BambooHR, spills the secrets that both candidates and hiring managers need to know to create a successful and positive hiring experience. She delves into tips for hiring managers and how to make the most of your next job or application search.This discussion covers:Importance of a strong team dynamic during the hiring processHow to interview the company while they are interviewing youHow to be informed about specialized technical rolesTo learn more, visit the companion blog post for this episode. You can also watch other episodes and sign up for future live sessions at BambooHR.com/HR-Unplugged.

Enjoy this short bonus episode from our full-length weekly podcast.Listen to Anita Grantham, Head of HR for BambooHR, as she talks about how to shape your vision for 2023. She goes into detail about how vision boards and other simple ideas can inspire you and help you stay on track toward achieving your goals.Stay tuned for our next episode of HR Unplugged.

Have you decided how you will develop as a leader in 2023? In this episode, Anita Grantham, Head of HR for BambooHR, discusses how to set leadership goals and find the inspiration to stay on track to achieve them. Join Anita as she discusses:What tools to use to create your vision for 2023 Ideas to overcome negative beliefsHow to help keep you accountable on your path of becoming a better leaderNext steps for helping you accomplish your leadership goalsWatch other episodes and sign up for future live sessions at BambooHR.com/HR-Unplugged.