News and Opinion for HR, Talent and Leaders
Since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, work models have seen accelerated change. Quick and significant pivots have necessitated a shift in managerial practices for many, if not most, companies. It has become increasingly clear that employees are as precious a resource as any service or product. There is a new focus in the workplace […]
Employees want their leaders to share the purpose of their work. They want to engage, with their hearts and minds, in work that resonates. When leaders make these connections and build upon foundations of meaning and purpose, good and sustainable business outcomes can happen! In this HRchat episode, we consider some impactful ways to achieve […]
Leaders today face complex, unique, and unprecedented challenges. With the world in flux, the best leaders approach challenges with an ethical framework that can unlock sound solutions to the pressing issues, while also hitting growth targets and benefiting society. In February, the William G. McGowan Charitable Fund, a family foundation dedicated to furthering the compassionate […]
State of the Nation: The Recruitment Industry in the UK In HRchat episode 440, we consider what’s working in Recruiting and B2B Events in the UK. My guest is Louise Triance, MD at UK Recruiter, a leading dedicated news and networking platform for the UK recruitment sector. She is a Recruitment Industry Connector, Live Webcast Expert, […]
Employees are returning to the office en masse. Having peace of mind for on-site returns is something that cannot be overlooked and is needed as we transition from pandemic to endemic. In this HRchat episode, we investigate some things employees can do to remain healthy as they return to on-site work. We also consider the […]
If you want to build and run a successful real estate brokerage, you need to hire the best real estate agents to work with you. The big question is, of course, how do you find these talented people? Fortunately, data doesn’t lie so you can rely on certain metrics to determine how a real estate […]
By Dionn Schaffner, Chief Diversity Officer, Aurea Joe Biden’s nomination of Judge Kentaji Brown Jackson is a salient example of how to tactically engage with diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace. Biden put action into words: he said he was going to do something, and he did it. He used his resources and […]
In HRchat episode 438, we discuss ways to unlock the mental fitness potential of employees and what it means to create a psychologically safe work environment. My returning guest is Dr. Bill Howatt, founder and CEO of Howatt HR Consulting. He refers to himself as a behavioral scientist with a keen curiosity for how employees and […]
DEI is front and center in the corporate world, and for good reason. Highly inclusive companies innovate faster, attract top talent, and, according to Forbes, are more likely to hit their financial targets by up to 120%. Unfortunately, however, too often we see diversity initiatives like hiring diverse applicants turn DEI into performative quotas. Today’s guest […]
It can take weeks of hard work and effort to hire someone to join your team, from creating job applications to in-person interviews and skill assessments, and even longer to train them up for the job once they’ve accepted the role. That’s why having a talent acquisition strategy in place is vital for optimizing recruitment […]