Open HR Launch

Tracking your employees should be your daily activity

Last Thursday, Dr. Rochelle Haynes and Jeremy Blain launched their new book, OpenHR at the Huonos Event Hotel in Singapore. The event was attended by CEOs, business and HR leaders, and other members of the public and commerated the global release of OpenHR online and in stores. Once the event began, Rochelle and Jeremy introduced […]

Shattering the Myth of the “Bad Manager”

bad managers

The Big Challenges Faced by Managers We’ve all heard the complaints: “My manager is terrible.” But what if the real issue isn’t bad managers at all? Gotara’s latest industry report, Shattering the Myth of the Bad Manager, challenges this perception. The report dives deep into the structural challenges today’s technical managers face, uncovering that many […]

Kevin McDonald: People Metrics as Business Metrics

In episode 757 of HRchat, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Kevin McDonald, VP of People Services and Insights at The E.W. Scripps Company. Kevin is not only a friend but also one of the most insightful professionals I know in the HR space. His ability to bridge the gap between HR transformation […]

Fostering Civility in the Workplace Amid Political Division

US election and civility in the workplace

A Guide for HR Leaders in the Final Weeks of the U.S. Presidential Election As the U.S. Presidential election approaches, political discourse is intensifying across the country. The 2024 presidential election is predicted to be one of the closest in U.S. history, creating a charged atmosphere in workplaces where employees may hold widely divergent views. […]

Navigating Politics in the Workplace: A Guide for HR Professionals

US election and employees

As the upcoming election draws closer, political discussions are becoming more frequent, not just in personal spaces but also within the workplace. This heightened political climate can present challenges for organizations, as conversations about politics among employees, clients, and even customers can sometimes lead to tension or conflict. It’s inevitable that politics will come up, […]

Dr. Mike Ashby: Achieving Breakthrough Moments

leadership with mike ashby

In HRchat episode 756, we consider developing leaders, why traditional training models are failing, and how organizations can drive real change. Today’s guest says training is broken. If we’re serious about developing leaders, he says, we need to stop wasting time with ineffective methods. His message is simple: focus on making leadership learning practical, scalable, […]

Dr. Glenn Thomas: All You Need is Love

Love and leadership

My guest in HRchat episode 755 is Dr. Glenn Thomas, author of books that have touched the hearts and minds of countless leaders, igniting a movement toward a newparadigm of leadership that places love and the human experience at its core. Glenn has spent most of his life consulting and working with leaders from all […]

David Lay: How AI is Revolutionizing Medical Education

Can AI transform the landscape of medical education? Join us as we bring you an enlightening discussion with David Lay, Assessment Manager at Queen Mary University of London, who unveils AI’s transformative role in enhancing medical training. In the latest HRchat episode, David takes me through his fascinating journey from a History student to a leader […]

Andrea Herron: Mental Wellness in the Workplace

Andrea Herron and Bob Goodwin on HRchat Podcast

In the latest episode of HRchat, I had the pleasure of speaking with Andrea Herron, CHRO at WebMD, and a leader who is deeply committed to improving mental health in the workplace. Andrea has a fascinating career path, spanning from manufacturing to nonprofits to leading HR at WebMD. We dove into her expertise on mental wellness and her impactful […]

Dorie Clark: The Long Game of Strategic Thinking

Dorie Clark on HRchat Podcast

The Long Game of Strategic Thinking: My Conversation with Dorie Clark on HRchat I recently had the pleasure of speaking with the brilliant Dorie Clark in HRchat episode 752. Dorie is a renowned keynote speaker, best-selling author, and expert in leadership and strategy. If you’ve been on LinkedIn or read Harvard Business Review, you’ve likely come across her thought-provoking insights. During our […]