By Carie Galati CHRO at Desert Financial In an era when retaining talent and fostering growth are paramount, Desert Financial Credit Union is setting new benchmarks in employee development with its InvestED education program. In just four years, InvestED has achieved a remarkable 32% participation rate among eligible employees—a rate 1,600% higher than the industry […]
Top HR Podcasts
Top HR Podcasts That Every HR Professional Should Tune Into Podcasts have quickly become the go-to source for HR professionals to gain insights, stay updated, and grow their knowledge on-the-go. Whether you’re commuting, taking a lunch break, or even just winding down, HR-focused podcasts provide accessible, expert-led content to keep you engaged and in-the-know. Listening […]
What a Second Trump Term Could Mean for Workplace Dynamics in the U.S.
With Donald Trump reclaiming the presidency, HR leaders are once again presented with the challenge of navigating a work environment influenced by political polarization. While the full extent of Trump’s policies remains to be seen, his re-election signals the return of rhetoric that has, historically, been polarizing and, at times, divisive. For organizations aiming to […]
Laila Gillies: Strategies for Talent Retention and Diversity
Curious about transforming HR strategies and boosting employee engagement? I recently sat down with Laila Gillies, Head of HR for Hiscox USA, a leading insurer for more than 600,000 small businesses in the US. Laila discussed her experience of transforming Hiscox’s talent retention and engagement strategies, elevating employee experiences and advancing the company’s overall industry […]
Building Workplace Trust Through Ethical Digital HR Practices
Trust is a cornerstone of workplace culture, fostering collaboration and engagement. With the rise of digital HR solutions, companies now have powerful tools to ensure transparency and ethical treatment, key factors that nurture employee trust. Digital HR platforms not only improve access to resources but also establish accountability by creating streamlined, transparent workflows that support […]
NeoSMART HR: the HR knowledge base powered by AI that understands your employees
For over 15 years, the Neocase solution has offered an HR knowledge base for employees, accessible via a self-service portal from a laptop, mobile phone or chatbot integrated into the Teams software. The cornerstone of the Neocase solution, this knowledge base, complemented by modules for digitizing HR processes and HR documentation, has rapidly established Neocase […]
Jon Sleightholme: Disrupt Manchester Preview
In HRchat episode 760, we look ahead to Disrupt Manchester happening this evening. Joining me on the show is Jon Sleightholme, Disrupt Manchester speaker and Director of Talent Acquisition Solutions at NFP, an Aon Company. Listen as Jon shares how his evolution from a professional rugby player to a corporate leader is filled with lessons from the […]
Event Preview with Woosh Raza: CIPD Annual Conference and Exhibition
The CIPD Annual Conference and Exhibition (ACE) is fast approaching! I’ve been to the CIPD Festival of Work in London (great experience) but it’ll be my first time at ACE! Earlier today, I spoke with one of the brilliant experts who’ll be on stage next week. Woosh Raza is Principal Consultant at Woosh Ltd. Woosh […]
Inclusion Through Digital HR: Transforming Workplaces for All Employees
Digital transformation in HR has reshaped how businesses manage and support their workforce. Beyond improving efficiency, this shift also champions inclusivity by extending HR resources to all employees, especially deskless and remote workers often left out of traditional office-focused policies. With a large segment of the global workforce operating outside of conventional office settings, ensuring […]
Trapper Yates: The Future of Pay Transparency
In my latest episode of HRchat, I had the pleasure of speaking with Trapper Yates, VP of Global Compensation at HP. Trapper and I covered several timely topics, but the one that really stood out was the issue of pay transparency—a subject that’s been gaining momentum in recent months. The Push for Pay Transparency Trapper shared how HP, like many […]