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Celebrating Ethical Leadership At a time when organizational trust and responsible governance are more crucial than ever, the HR community gathered at SHRM’s 2025 Annual Conference & Expo in San Diego to spotlight one of the business world’s most values-driven leaders. Brian Moynihan, Chairman and CEO of Bank of America, was named the 2025 Ethical […]
In a major milestone for workforce solutions provider Matrix, the company has been named a Star Performer in Everest Group’s 2025 Global Vendor Management System (VMS) PEAK Matrix® — a respected benchmark that evaluates innovation, market impact, and customer success in the VMS space. It’s a big moment for Matrix, especially considering this is its […]
The Rise of Deepfake Candidates Your next new hire might not be who they say they are—and I don’t mean the usual resume inflation. We’re talking about deepfake job candidates: AI-generated personas with fabricated identities designed to infiltrate your organization. In a recent HRchat Podcast episode, I spoke with Joelle Smith, President of First Advantage […]
SHRM Foundation President on Unlocking Potential The U.S. faces a talent crisis with millions of skilled candidates overlooked due to outdated hiring practices. The SHRM Foundation’s Center for a Skills-First Future aims to bridge this gap by transforming how employers approach talent acquisition. In HRchat 824, I talk with SHRM Foundation President Wendi Safstrom. Wendi […]
The boundary between professional and personal life has never been more blurred. As Dr. Alexander Lovell, Research Director at the O.C. Tanner Institute, reveals in HRchat episode 821, employees worldwide are increasingly operating in “survival mode” rather than thriving at work, and the consequences extend far beyond productivity metrics. Alex introduces guest host Dr. Bill Howatt us to the […]
How Employee Networks Drive More Hires In a world increasingly dominated by AI-powered recruiting tools, the human touch of employee referrals might just be your organization’s secret weapon. Mike Stafiej, CEO and founder of ERIN, joins me on the HRchat Show to reveal how properly implemented employee referral programs drive five times more hires while cutting […]
Understanding Robots and Ourselves As AI continues its rapid advance into our workplaces, it’s easy to focus on the software side – tools like ChatGPT, recommendation engines, and invisible algorithms shaping decisions behind the scenes. But what happens when AI gains a physical presence? Professor Kerstin Fischer, a leading researcher in human-robot interaction with more […]
Disrupt Cambridge Summit 10.0 Returns June 19th: An Afternoon of Bold Ideas and Workplace Innovation at The Glasshouse The Disrupt Cambridge Summit is back on Wednesday, June 19th, marking its 10th high-energy edition with an exciting lineup of local business leaders and workplace visionaries. Hosted at The Glasshouse, Innovate Cambridge’s stunning community venue, the event […]
The day’s structure can get lost when your team is remote or hybrid. One moment, you’re catching up with your team, and the next, you’re handling something urgent. Meanwhile, deep work ends up being pushed to the side. How do you give your team structure without micromanaging every hour? This article explores how to implement […]