News and Opinion for HR, Talent and Leaders
The importance of health and wellbeing in the workplace When you picture a workplace, what comes to mind? Deadlines, meetings, emails, maybe a quick coffee break? While these are all integral parts of the workday, one crucial factor often gets overlooked: employee health and wellbeing. Aleks Szymanski, President, Scrypt, Inc., the company behind Workarma, explains […]
In HRchat episode 817, I talk with Marina Farthouat, the new Vice President, People at Oyster—the global employment platform that enables companies to hire, pay, and care for distributed teams. Marina leads the company’s people strategy with a focus on building a human-centric, inclusive, and sustainable culture across a global workforce. She brings a wealth […]
In recent years, sustainability has emerged as a driving force not only behind what products people buy, but where they want to work as well. Deloitte’s 2024 survey across 44 different countries found that 72% of Gen Zers and 71% of Millennials say that environmental credentials and policies are important when considering a potential employer, […]
Ever wondered what makes the Association for Talent Development (ATD) a key player in the world of HR and professional development? This episode pulls back the curtain as Bill Banham talks with Mallory Flynn, Content Manager for Career Development, Organization Development, and Talent Management Communities at ATD. Mallory walks us through three game-changing conferences on […]
By Chris Bjorling, Associate Editor, HR Gazette and Founder at Fidello Inc. As Associate Editor at the HR Gazette and a longtime advocate for progressive learning and development practices, I’m thrilled to confirm that I’ll be on the ground at the ATD 2025 International Conference & EXPO, taking place May 18–21 at the Walter E. […]
The Future of Work is Here! By Jackye Clayton, Associate Editor at HR Gazette If you missed UNLEASH America 2025—aka The International Festival of HR—in Vegas, you genuinely missed the HR event of the year. Picture the smartest minds in HR and tech, gathering to shape the future of work, leadership, and innovation. But don’t […]
Ever wondered what Formula One racing and career websites have in common? More than you might think, according to Bryan Adams, CEO and founder of Happydance, who recently joined me on the HRchat pod to talk about an innovative new campaign that’s bringing F1-inspired competition to the talent acquisition space. The “Careers Site Grand Prix” […]
Jeremy Clarkson’s recent column made me laugh – as always – but one line stopped me cold. Reflecting on scams and deception, he claimed, “No one ever checks” when it comes to CVs. “Say you got a first from Oxford,” he suggests. “No one will check.” As someone who’s spent years at the front line of background […]
The Hidden Data Gold Mine in Your Company What happens when artificial intelligence meets human connection in the workplace? Jesse Harriott, Executive Director of Workhuman iQ, reveals a groundbreaking approach to workplace analytics that’s transforming how organizations understand their people and culture. Dive into the Human Intelligence 2025 release from Workhuman, which leverages recognition data to […]
Making Better HCM Technology Decisions The human element of HR technology is often overlooked in favor of features and functions but as our latest HRchat episode reveals, successful HCM technology implementation hinges on strategic alignment with business goals and effective change management. Jacqueline Kuhn and Priscilla Redd Sparrow, two of the four authors of the newly updated […]