News and Opinion for HR, Talent and Leaders
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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.
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.
Can Machine Learning Take Bias Out of Hiring? My guest in HRchat episode 332 is Frida Polli, PhD. Frida is an award-winning Harvard and MIT neuroscientist and CEO at pymetrics. Using neuroscience and AI, pymetrics claims to match people to jobs while removing bias from the hiring process. With over 100 enterprise clients including Unilever […]
How HR Can Thrive in the New Normal In HRchat episode 331 I talk with Ben Brooks, Top 100 HRTech Influencer, Principal and Business Coach at B2 Professional Services Inc and Founder & CEO at PILOT Inc about mentorship, tech, and soft skills in a ‘post-pandemic’ world of work. Listen to get Ben’s answers to […]
The Dos and Don’ts of Using Tech to Ensure Affinity Between the Employer Brand and Employees In HRchat episode 330 we look at the tech available to help businesses rehire at scale. My guest this time is Brian Sommer. For nearly four decades, Brian has been an award-winning writer, technology industry analyst and consultant to […]
Getting Early Access to Earned Wages at the Click of a Button In HRchat episode 330, I talk with Kayling Gaver, Co-founder, and COO at Tapcheck, a tool that helps employers show up for their employees through on-demand pay and financial education resources. Questions include: Why is it helpful for people to be able to […]
Why People are Inherently Bad at Evaluating Capabilities of Job Seekers In HRchat episode 328 we delve into the psychology of hiring and the tools available to potentially remove bias from the recruitment and onboarding stages of the employee life cycle. My guest is Dr. Charles Handler, a thought leader, analyst, and practitioner in the […]