In HRchat episode 206, we consider the ways companies are moving away from traditional methods of assessing candidates and the technologies to save time and money while better matching candidates with the right roles.
HRchat Interview with Andy Spence: Blockchain and HR
In HRchat 205 Andrew Spence, shares his thoughts on an increasingly decentralized workforce and how it will impact organizations and HR departments. “As work unbundles” explains Andy, “it will be reconstituted into new forms and also refresh some older ones (that) we are more familiar with.”
Top 7 Ways for New Managers to Improve Team Performance
How to Improve Team Performance Becoming a manager means a lot of responsibility. Not only are you responsible for your own decisions and your own performance, but you’re also responsible for the members of your team. Your style of management and your actions reflect on their work. On the one hand, it means that their […]
HRchat Interview with Carla Rieger: Leadership and Resilience in the Face of Adversity
The Art of Leadership and Resilience In episode 204 of the HRchat podcast, we consider what it takes to manage people in turbulent times. Our guest is Carla Rieger, CEO at MindStory Coaching and speaker at the most recent InnovateWork Vancouver event where she presented a session called ‘A Brain Hack for Building Confidence when Working in […]
HRchat Interview with Tim Sackett: How to Get a Job in an Economic Downturn
In HRchat 203, Tim Sackett talks about the jobs market and how to get a job in a recession. Tim has 20+ years of combined Executive HR and Talent Acquisition experience, working for Fortune 500 companies in healthcare, retail, dining and technology. He is a highly sought after national speaker on leadership, talent acquisition and […]
Employee Referrals: Leveraging Networks to Find Top Talent
The initial step of any hiring procedure ought to inquire as to whether they know somebody useful for the job. As recruiters, we can look affectionately upon the times when a department could put out a job advertisement in a magazine or a paper and stacks of perfect resumes just appeared to fly onto our […]
Employees Need a Mental Health Life Jacket
Managing our current stress, anxiety and depressive feelings are already overwhelming, the problem is growing, and the residual impact will last for many years to come. Every generation has its own unique challenges, but across the globe, people are struggling to keep their heads above water. In this climate – evidence-based wellness for your mental health serves as a life jacket.
HRchat Interview with Susan Lovegren: Reinventing Programs to Improve Employee Engagement
In this HRchat episode, we hear from Susan Lovegren, a progressive Human Resources Executive with a track record of reimagining workplace policies, programs, and processes to better align with the rapidly changing needs of the workforce, business and customers. Susan loves technology that simplifies work and enhances the employee experience.
HRchat Interview with Steve Browne: How HR Can Lead in Uncertain Times
In the 200th episode of HRchat, Steve Browne returns to the podcast to share some timely lessons for HR pros looking for ways to navigate the waters of a new normal.
HRchat Interview with Ken Charman and Peter Newhouse: How Total Rewards Data Helps Businesses Respond to Covid-19
In HRchat 198 we consider why total rewards data is an important resource for organizations trying to respond to the impact of Covid-19 without being scared into abandoning loyal, engaged, and highly-skilled employees.