News and Opinion for HR, Talent and Leaders
In episode 492, we consider the role of higher education in empowering employees to achieve more in the world of work. My guest this time is Dr. Marie Harper, Dean of the Wallace E. Boston School of Business at the American Public University System (APUS). Dr. Harper has worked for corporations as well as in […]
When it comes to professions in the healthcare sector, nursing is by far one of the most popular ones. At present, there are over four million registered nurses in the United States. Among them, almost 85% are employed in nursing while the others are working in various other fields, some even outside of healthcare. Between […]
In HRchat episode 491, we consider the business case for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB). Listen as we consider why it’s more important than ever and how HR pros and leaders can get it right. My guest today is Jennifer Morris, an expert in the fields of Diversity, Inclusion, Leadership, and Talent Development. She works […]
Six Ways to Encourage Prospects to Pick Up the Phone When You Call Once you’ve got through to a prospect on the phone, your opportunity to give your pitch and draw them in is ripe. Unfortunately, this won’t happen often if your calls aren’t answered. So what strategies can you use to overcome this obstacle? […]
Did you know that Gen Z constitutes over one-quarter of the total population of the world? This means 2 billion people are Gen Zers! Many of whom are about to join, or are already entering, the workforce. In HRchat episode 490, we consider ways to engage with Gen Zers. My guests today are Tina Zwolinski and Cynthia […]
In HRchat episode 489, we focus on better ways to cultivate, attract and engage talent. Listen too, as we share how to identify “superpowers” within your employees. Plus we’ll talk about ways managers can support the mental wellbeing of their reports. Bill’s guest this time is Patricia Carl, CEO & Founder of Highland Performance Solutions, a woman-owned […]
I recently had two illuminating conversations about quiet quitting, the workplace term dedicated to rejecting hustle culture that’s taking the work world by storm. Conversation number one was with a Gen X’er, like me. Paraphrasing, she said, “What’s with these people? When I was growing up, I knew I had to put on my big […]
My guest in HRchat episode 488, is Simon Haigh, a negotiation expert, leadership coach, author, speaker, radio host, adjunct lecturer, and consultant. Simon says he has “been there, done it, and driven through with deeper knowledge and a strong awareness of resilience, purpose, and high-performance capabilities.” Simon helps people to avoid roadblocks, pitfalls, and mistakes […]
When new hires join a company, they expect to adapt gradually to the work culture and learn about their work expectations. If they’re unclear about the company’s goals, workflows, and processes, they fail to deliver when the real work begins. As a result, they struggle to fit in and find the motivation to work. This […]
In HRchat episode 487, we ask: how can we be more effective and evidence-based with our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion strategies, and programs? Listen too, as discuss the Agility Reimagined Summit recently held in downtown Toronto. Joining Pauline James on the show is Miranda McKie, a People Analytics Consultant specializing in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, the Founder and Principal […]