Lindsey Gage-Cole: Why Your Company’s Benefits Plan Might Be Outdated

In episode 795 of the HRchat show, we delve into the urgent need for organizations to reevaluate their employee health benefit offerings. Lindsey Gage-Cole, Chief Transformation Officer at GroupHEALTH Benefit Solutions, joins me to discuss the significant disconnect between employee expectations and actual employer actions when it comes to wellness support. A staggering 90% of Canadians […]

Kristen Boyle: People Analytics For All

Data Analytics and Recruiting

The Importance of Accessible HR Data for Companies of All Sizes By Kristen Boyle, Vice President of Marketing, HireRoad Gone are the days when human resource departments were seen as administrative hubs. Today, successful HR teams are data-driven strategic assets to organizations—regardless of the workforce behind them. Technological advancements have made HR one of the […]

Event Preview: Heartcore HR LIVE

Heartcore HR

Shaping the Future of HR with HiBob On Thursday, HiBob is bringing together HR leaders and professionals for Heartcore HR LIVE, a premier event dedicated to advancing HR’s role as a strategic business function. Taking place at One Moorgate Place in London, this gathering offers insights from top industry experts, networking opportunities, and discussions on […]

Chris Harper: Speeding Up Hiring

faster hiring technology

Ready to dive into the transformative world of employment verification? In HRchat episode 794, we explore how Chris Harper, the CEO of ZippedScript, is changing the HR landscape one credential at a time. With his background as an entrepreneur, Chris outlines his journey to creating an innovative platform that simplifies education verification and accelerates the hiring […]

Amy Casciotti: Why HR Needs Video

Discover the game-changing potential of video within human resources in episode 793 of the HRchat Podcast with Amy Casciotti, TechSmith

Discover the game-changing potential of video within human resources in episode 793 of the HRchat Podcast. Tune in as I talk with Amy Casciotti, Vice President of HR at TechSmith. Amy shares her experiences on leveraging video to enhance HR efficiency, employee onboarding, and training. Amy emphasizes the critical role video plays in fostering engagement, particularly in the […]

William Tincup and Ryan Leary: World of Work Podcasting

hr podcasts

In episode 792 of the HRchat show, we talk about world of work-focused podcasting. Join us as we delve into the journey of WRKdefined, a new-ish podcast network founded by William Tincup and Ryan Leary. William and Ryan share how they aim to uplift independent podcasters and create a space where work-related conversations thrive in various formats. You’ll […]

Alex Hughes: Tackling Youth Unemployment Through Industry Collaboration

Gen Z jobs

Bridging the Gap: Labor Shortages and Disconnected Youth The UK is facing a deepening youth employment crisis. Recent reports indicate that nearly one million young people aged 16-24 are classified as NEET (Not in Education, Employment, or Training), a worrying trend that threatens economic growth and social stability. At the same time, industries like construction […]

Joel DiGirolamo: AI Meets Coaching

Are we ready for the AI revolution in coaching? In HRchat episode 791, I talk with Joel DiGirolamo from the International Coaching Federation about AI’s impact on the coaching profession and the ways employees learn. We delve into how AI is reshaping the coaching landscape, enhancing communication and productivity while also raising ethical questions. Joel […]

The Case for Bringing Older Workers Back into the UK Workforce

Older Workers in the Workforce

Author: Roger Clements, Chief Growth Officer, Matrix Workforce Management Solutions A recent survey by Centre for Ageing Better, as part of its Age Without Limits campaign, revealed a quarter (24 percent) of the 2,057 people polled felt hiring workers over 50 was not a smart business decision, citing concerns that older employees were slower and less adaptable. This […]