How to Make Zoom Business Calls Clearer For many of us, video calls are as new to our daily lives as the introduction of face masks or social distancing. With so many of us working from home for the first time as a result of COVID-19, they can be an ideal way of communicating with […]
HRchat Interview with Alysha Campbell: Building Trust in the Midst of Uncertainty
In HRchat 175, we hear from Alysha Campbell, an accomplished and respected Strategic HR Leader about why trust is so important in the workplace and ways HR and leaders can rebuild relationships with their employees following the difficult decisions made during the COVID-19 crisis. Listen to the interview here. Alysha recently presented at the first InnovateWork […]
HRchat Interview with James Lord: Checking References of Essential Workers
In HRchat 174, we hear from James Lord, Sales Director at Xref.com Americas about how reference checking should be conducted to ensure essential workers are placed into roles that can help those needing care during the crisis. James will be a speaker at the Hacking HR Toronto online event on May 14. Questions in this […]
HRchat Interview with Gethin Nadin: Employee Experience and Mental Wellbeing
In this HRchat episode, we consider the employee experience, mental wellbeing at work, and rewards and recognition. Our guest this time is Gethin Nadin. Listen to the interview here. About Gethin Nadin Gethin is a psychology graduate who has been helping some of the world’s largest organizations to improve their employee experience and wellbeing for […]
HRchat Interview with Dr Bill Howatt: Coronavirus and Mental Health of Essential Workers
Much of the focus of the HRchat show right now is on remote working, layoffs and leading in a crisis but in this episode we’re going to consider the mental stresses placed on those who are still out there, working on the frontlines. Our guest in episode 172 is Dr. Bill Howatt, Chief of Research, […]
HRchat Interview with Raghavan Menon: The Role of ERGs and Gamification
In HRchat episode 171, Raghavan Menon, CTO, Head of Product and Co-Founder at Espresa, discusses how gamification and employee resource groups can help businesses better engage with their employees. Listen to the interview with Raghavan and discover: How gamification can encourage employees to connect with company goals The role of employee resource groups in larger […]
The Importance of Regular Employee Reviews and How to Make Them Work
Employee performance reviews can play a vital role in improving the workplace of your company and can help employees aim even higher. But as with any other HR strategy tool, there are certain dos and don’ts.