In episode 629 of the HRchat Podcast, I welcome Brian Peckrill back to the show. Brian is the Interim Executive Director of the McGowan Fund Fellows Program. In the build-up to the third annual Ethical Leader of the Year Award, Brian and I catch up and talk about the 2024 edition and the involvement of SHRM’s […]
Ben Hale: Communicating the Power of Employee Benefits
In HRchat episode 628, we take a look at ways to better communicate benefits to employees so they are engaged and more likely to stick around. My guest this time is Ben Hale, CEO and Co-founder at Brite, a benefits decision software that helps employees pick the right employer benefits for them and their dependents. The […]
Bill Banham: Looking Ahead to DisruptHR Events in the UK
In this special episode of the HRchat Podcast, regular show host Bill Banham shares what’s coming up for him on the HR and leadership events front. Listen as Bill gives a run-through of what to expect from DisruptHR London on September 25th. Bill also highlights events happening in October in Milton Keynes, Norwich, Birmingham, and Cambridge. Within […]
Daniel Altman: 2024 Labor Market Predictions
My HRchat Podcast guest this time is Daniel Altman PhD, Chief Economist at Instawork. Dan leads Instawork’s Economic Research Division and is an expert on local labor markets, especially for in-person hourly work. After completing his doctorate in economics at Harvard, he wrote commentary on the staffs of The New York Times and The Economist, […]
Event Review: DisruptHR Vaughan
An Exciting Night of HR Innovation at DisruptHR Vaughan Last night, I had the pleasure of representing the HR Gazette at DisruptHR Vaughan. The third Vaughan edition of the chapter event series was another successful occasion of inspiration and collaboration. The Vaughan chapter events are a great example of what Disrupt should be; a forum […]
Britt Andreatta: Finding Purpose
In the latest HRchat episode, we delve into the realm of finding meaning in our work, featuring an interview with Britt Andreatta, PhD. Britt, a distinguished thought leader in the field, serves as the CEO of Brain Aware Training and also holds the position of Chief Learning Officer at Lynda.com. Drawing upon her extensive expertise, […]
Event Preview: DisruptHR London 18.0
Get ready for an evening of transformation and inspiration as DisruptHR London returns on September 25th, 2023, at Hult International Business School. DisruptHR London 18.0, promises to bring together top experts and professionals to explore cutting-edge trends and redefine the future of work. DisruptHR is built on the belief that how we’ve approached people and […]
The Power of Wide-Open Pay Practices
A push and pull has long existed between employers and employees when it comes to pay. Employers have historically exhorted employees not to share their pay with other employees—sometimes even sanctioning those who did. On the flip side, employees have long lamented that “when you keep your pay secret, you keep it low.” A Move Toward Pay Transparency Then in 2021 things […]
Karel van der Mandele: Talent Mistakes Made by Leaders
Help Them Grow or Watch Them Go: The 3 Biggest Talent Mistakes Leaders Can Make The relentless pursuit of top talent remains a crucial objective for organizations today but leaders are now confronted with a whole new set of workforce challenges that demand a fresh approach to talent strategies. Leaders must adapt and evolve their talent strategy in order to future-proof their […]
Jon Ingham: Aligning HR Functions
In HRchat episode 621 Bill Banham talks with Jon Ingham, Director at the Strategic HR Academy, analyst, trainer, keynote speaker & consultant on people & digital transformation in the new future of work. Jon is also the author of The Social Organization. Questions for Jon include: You recently presented a session on HR technology for today’s people-centric […]