What Makes For an Awesome CHRO? In HRchat episode 337, I talk with John Boudreau, former Research Director for USC’s Center for Effective Organizations, Professor of Management and Organization at the Marshall School of Business, and co-author of Reinventing Jobs: A 4-Step Approach for Applying Automation to Work. His large-scale studies and focused field research […]
Empathy and Grit: Lessons I’ve Learned from Trailblazing Female HR Execs
Kelly Battelle, Chief People Officer at GumGum, explores the driving force behind her success – her many female mentors. Inspirational Women in Leadership There are certain moments in a career that give pause for thought – and my recent promotion to chief people officer at GumGum, a global technology and media company, was one of […]
HRchat Interview with Alper Tekin: How to Keep Your Employees During the ‘Great Resignation’
In HRchat episode 336, we hear from Alper Tekin, Chief Product Officer at Findem, a people intelligence platform on a mission to help companies build more engaged, diverse teams, and close talent gaps faster. Listen as Alper explains the causes of, and expected outcomes from, the ‘Great Resignation’ period we’re currently experiencing.
HRchat Interview with Mandy Price: Proving Your Employer Brand Puts Equity First
Placing Diversity, Equity and Inclusiveness at the Heart of Your Company Culture In HRchat episode 335, we ask what it really means to be a diverse, inclusive, and equitable employer in a world forever changed by the murder of George Floyd and the impetus that gave to the global Black Lives Matter movement? My guest […]
Seven Tools to Improve the Video Interviewing Process
Since the COVID-19 pandemic, many recruiters have been looking for ways to interview potential candidates without putting themselves at risk. The best way to interview candidates is through remote video interviewing tools. But what tools are there to improve video interviewing in 2021. Keep reading to find out.
How to Support Your Remote Employees if They’re Struggling
The Covid pandemic has changed the workplace forever. Most people have had to adapt to working from home, which has had pros and cons. Remote work is not a suitable proposition for everyone. The advantages include: More free time. Freedom over your schedule. Saving on transportation costs. Avoiding office politics. On the other hand, there […]
Event Preview: SHRM Annual Conference and Expo 2021
The SHRM Annual Conference & Expo (SHRM21) is just a couple of days away and I can’t wait to attend! This year has a fantastic lineup including World Champion swimmer Michael Phelps.
HRchat Interview with Michael Krupa: Getting Better at Explaining ROI of HR Tech
In HRchat episode 334, Michael Krupa, Senior Director, Inclusive Growth at Cisco talks with me about what’s changing in HR tech. In his role at Cisco, Michael is focused on defining functional processes, operating models, and driving strategies for AI and AI ethics as they relate to people & communities. Prior to joining Cisco, Michael […]
Five Tips to Help Grow Your Startup Faster and Better
There are many things to keep track of in order to see your startup expand into a household name. This journey requires dedication, persistence, and intelligence, and while success doesn’t come easy, there are a few ways you can speed up the process. Here are five basic yet often forgotten tips you need to bring your startup to greater heights.
HRchat Interview with John Morgan: Redefining Workforce Planning
In HRchat episode 333, I talk with John Morgan, President of Lee Hecht Harrison about why he thinks companies need to re-imagine workforce planning and development approaches. Listen as John shares the trends and approaches HR managers applied during the pandemic and the talent management strategies companies are finding helping as the USA and elsewhere comes through the worst of the crisis.