News and Opinion for HR, Talent and Leaders
Get ready for an evening of transformation and inspiration as DisruptHR London returns on September 25th, 2023, at Hult International Business School. DisruptHR London 18.0, promises to bring together top experts and professionals to explore cutting-edge trends and redefine the future of work. DisruptHR is built on the belief that how we’ve approached people and […]
A push and pull has long existed between employers and employees when it comes to pay. Employers have historically exhorted employees not to share their pay with other employees—sometimes even sanctioning those who did. On the flip side, employees have long lamented that “when you keep your pay secret, you keep it low.” A Move Toward Pay Transparency Then in 2021 things […]
In today’s competitive job market, standing out is the key to success. As traditional resumes have been the norm for decades, a new trend has emerged – the modern visual resume format. This innovative approach to presenting your skills and experience combines design with content to create an impactful first impression. So, when considering how […]
Why Social Learning Is Essential for Growth in 2024 The world is on the brink of a skills crisis, with an anticipated $8.5 trillion in lost productivity by 2030, according to Korn Ferry. This should come as no shock, as the analytics firm predicts that roughly 85 million jobs will be unfilled because there simply […]
Over the last several years, the corporate learning scene has been transformed by two fresh ideas that are shaking up old practices. Business leaders who keep their eyes on the future are stepping away from traditional methods like extensive web-based videos and PowerPoints, choosing instead snappier and more engaging alternatives. And they’re crafting material that […]
In HRchat podcast 609, Dr. Alika Lafontaine, President of the Canadian Medical Association, shares timely insights on affirmative action, meritocracy, Indigenous data sovereignty, and the state of healthcare in Canada. As business leaders and HR professionals, understanding these perspectives is essential in creating diverse and inclusive workplaces. Listen as Bill Banham and Alika delve into […]
The DrakeStar Q3 2023 Global HR Tech Market Report has been released! In it, the team took a close look at the global HR Tech industry to provide a comprehensive market update. The team observed strong market traction despite the current economic uncertainty with 181 HR Tech transactions in Q2 2023 and $1.2bn+ total invested […]
The HRchat Show Reaches Episode 600! We have officially hit HRchat episode 600! As we reflect on this milestone, Bill Banham and the team are honored to dedicate this special episode to showcase the invaluable work of two renowned industry figures who’ve made tremendous contributions to advancing the world of work. In episode 600, we […]
HR professionals generally have an idea of the pros and cons of their own software systems; the functions they can and cannot perform, how well the systems are able to do some tasks, and how poorly they perform others. What’s less understood by users are the ins and outs of technology’s limitations – the why […]
I’m a long-time member of the Association for Talent Development (ATD), going back to 1992, when I joined the student chapter of the American Society for Training and Development (ASTD) at Sac State. Back then, we were still using transparencies on projectors to share content, and VHS was state-of-the-art for multimedia. (Things have come a […]