News and Opinion for HR, Talent and Leaders
In HRchat episode 680, we talk about navigating wage and hour compliance. Listen too as we discuss the relaunch of Disrupt Buffalo in April 2024. The guest today is Buffalo, NY-based Holly Nowak, President at HMN Resources, LLC. Holly is a Human Resources Business Advisor with 20 years of professional experience including multi-state, multi-location, start-up human […]
Embracing Strength, Vulnerability, and Boundaries for a Thriving Workplace In HRchat episode 679, we talk about the importance of boundaries plus we look at developing courageous, responsible, and intentional leadership. My guest today is Kim Crowder, Founder and CEO at Kim Crowder Consulting and writer with SHRM. In a world where the line between strength […]
Let’s face it, being a boss gets harder and harder with every passing year. The world, the workplace, and the roles keep changing, and just when you think you’ve figured it out, another change, challenge, or requirement comes your way. Add it all up, and being a boss is more difficult than ever! So how […]
2024 is in full swing and it’s worth taking a moment to consider the themes shaping companies’ decision-making. It’s probably also prudent to think about what needs updating in our employee handbooks. Here are some high-level observations on the trends we are observing in workplaces and making their way into employee handbooks. Trend 1: Adapting […]
Employers neglecting checks on the legal employability of their staff under UK law may be under fire warns Susie Thomson of Matrix Security Watchdog. The UK Government’s recent five-point plan to regulate immigration involves a substantial increase in penalties for companies employing illegal immigrant workers. Last year, violating this rule would cost an employer up […]
In the second half of a special two-part episode featuring Professor Sir Cary Cooper, CBE, we discuss the four-day working week and how organizations are coping with the challenges of low growth, energy insecurity, and higher levels of long-term sickness due to stress. Professor Sir Cary is the 50th Anniversary Prof of Organizational Psychology & Health […]
In the 5th episode of the special AI-focused mini-series, guest hosts Pauline James and David Creelman talk with entrepreneurs in the HR Tech marketplace. This discussion is focussed on practical use cases for AI and offers up insights from four experts – Boyd Reid, Fuad Miah, Mike Hall, Ania Garczyńska and Shingai Manjengwa – to discuss how AI is driving innovation in HR products and departments. […]
In this episode of the HRchat Podcast, Keirsten Greggs interviews Aaron Backman, a passionate advocate within the people and talent community. Listen as they discuss employer branding strategies. Aaron provides a comprehensive definition of employer branding, emphasizing the importance of understanding an organization’s unique DNA and translating it into clear, consistent messaging to attract and engage talent. […]
In part one of a special two-part episode of the HRchat Podcast with guest Professor Sir Cary Cooper, we focus on measuring presenteeism, optimizing productivity, and fostering a culture of employee health and wellbeing. Professor Sir Cary Cooper, CBE is the 50th Anniversary Prof of Organizational Psychology & Health at Manchester Business School, University of Manchester, […]
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects that Gen Z will make up a third of the workforce by 2030 – and they’re bringing their ideals with them. According to findings from Monster, 83 percent of Gen Z candidates say a company’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is important when choosing an employer. Businesses must acknowledge […]