News and Opinion for HR, Talent and Leaders
Ever considered a career in scaffolding? Most haven’t, but Paul Napper is on a mission to change that perception. As the Head of Training and Education at NASC (National Access and Scaffolding Confederation), Paul joins me in HRchat episode 836 to share how this overlooked industry offers diverse career pathways and impressive earning potential. “There […]
In a recent episode of the HRchat Podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Dessalen Wood, Chief People Officer at Syntax, a global managed cloud provider for mission-critical enterprise applications. With a 25+ year career spanning retail, entertainment, and tech—including senior roles at Reitman’s, HBC, Cineplex, and Disney—Dessalen brings a wealth of experience to […]
Lately, crises have become increasingly common. Several well-known organizations across various sectors experience them. Some emanate from corporate fraud, while others relate to environmental and climate change parameters. Whatever the cause may be, crises can be a tumultuous time for an entity and its employees. Perhaps the most challenging aspect of such circumstances is that […]
Customer education is critical to the success of products and software. If companies can’t provide users with a clear roadmap on how to use the technology simply and efficiently, they run the risk of losing them to competing solutions that do. An effective way to do this is with video. Ninety-eight percent of people have […]
We launched the HRchat Podcast nine years ago. Since then we’ve published over 830 episodes plus a bunch of extras. I honestly cannot think of many episodes I’ve been involved with that have left a bigger impact on me than today’s edition. In HRchat episode 834, I talk with Carrie Bates, a three-time Olympic gold […]
The spotlight is shifting from job titles to skillsets. In a recent episode of the HRchat Podcast, I sat down with Shrikant Pattathil, President and CTO at Harbinger Group, to explore why HR and learning technologies must prioritize a skills-first approach to talent intelligence if they want to remain competitive—and how doing so can drive […]
Atlanta is a city built on ambition, home to booming industries ranging from logistics to tech, and with that growth comes a wide range of work environments, each with its own risks. Whether you’re on a construction site or behind a desk, workplace accidents can happen in an instant, leaving employees unsure of their next […]
Employee engagement is faltering—and the solution might be simpler and more human than you think A recent Gallup report revealed that employee engagement has dropped to its lowest level in a decade. One of the most concerning trends? Fewer than 4 in 10 employees feel that someone at work genuinely cares about them. This points […]
Breaking Down Silos: How One Exec is Blending Legal and HR to Drive Stronger Leadership What happens when legal acumen meets people strategy at the executive level? In a recent episode of the HRchat Podcast, I sat down with Joshua Horenstein, the Senior Vice President, Chief Legal and Human Resources Officer & Corporate Secretary at […]
What HR Execs Can Learn from LVMH’s Approach If you’re in HR, you’re no stranger to the tension between bold strategy and grounded execution. How do you create psychologically safe environments that also push boundaries? How do you retain top talent when business demands constant reinvention? How do you justify the ROI of leadership development […]