Lila Nazef: Inclusivity and Accessibility

Lila Nazef on HRchat Podcast

Curious how inclusivity can reshape your workplace? In the latest HRchat episode, I welcome Lila Nazef back to the show to share her thoughts. As social movements continue to shape our understanding of inclusivity, Lila and I examine how to craft environments where inclusivity and efficiency are more likely to go hand in hand. We […]

Sarah Danzl: Building Skills

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In the latest HRchat episode, we consider ways to provide employees with the tools to build and validate skills that drive business performance. My guest this time is Sarah E. Danzl, CMO at Skillable, a company on a mission to help pros create hands-on experiences that connect hashtag#learning to work, validate employee skills, and accelerate […]

How Whiteboard Explainer Videos Can Help Total Rewards Communication

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Communicating the full value of Total Rewards can be a complex challenge for HR executives. Compensation, stock plans and bonuses often take center stage, but there is much more in the wings: health plans, retirement savings, wellness programs, and career development opportunities. Together, these benefits are designed to attract, engage, and retain talent. Unfortunately, many […]

Preventing Dishonesty in the Workplace

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The Role of Robust Screening in a Shifting Social Landscape A recent Times report highlighting a surge in theft, fraud and everyday dishonesty in the UK raises urgent questions about the state of the “social contract.” As society grapples with growing tolerance for unethical behaviour – from benefit fraud to shoplifting at self-service checkouts – […]

Trump Revokes Federal DEI Programs

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The End of Federal Diversity Training: Implications for HR Leaders In a significant move that has sent ripples through the HR and DEI communities, President Trump issued an executive order that mandates the immediate suspension of all federal DEI staff, with plans to dismantle these offices altogether. This order comes with sweeping implications for workplace equity, […]

Jocelyn King: Labor laws and Staying Compliant

In the latest HRchat episode, I talk with Jocelyn King, CEO and Founder of VirgilHR, a SaaS solution empowering HR professionals to make smart, compliant employment and labor law decisions in real-time. HR has been the passion and focus of Jocelyn’s entire career as she’s supported high-growth technology start-ups and public companies throughout her tenure. […]

John Kannapell: How AI is Transforming Human Resources

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In the latest HRchat episode, we discuss the transformative power of artificial intelligence in HR as we explore how generative AI is reshaping the workplace. My guest this time is John Kannapell, President, COO and Board Member at CYPHER Learning, CYPHER Learning,  a company leading the disruption of learning platforms to deliver a “just in […]

The Truth About Being AI-First: It’s More Than Just a Chatbot

Why Slapping a Chatbot on Your Product Does Not Make You AI-First

AI has become the ultimate symbol of innovation — a buzzword that grabs attention and fuels excitement. But here’s the reality: not everything labeled “AI” is truly transformative. For many companies, it’s nothing more than a surface-level add-on, with chatbots and basic automation serving as a quick attempt to appear cutting-edge. True AI-first companies operate […]

Jennifer McClure: Top Trends Shaping Your Talent Strategy in 2025

Top Trends Shaping Your Talent Strategy

Discover the future of talent strategy with the trailblazing Jennifer McClure, co-founder of DisruptHR, as she takes us on her journey from corporate HR executive to dynamic global speaker and innovator in the HR community. Listen as Jennifer and Bill Banham discuss the worldwide impact of DisruptHR, now flourishing in 30+ countries, including fresh chapters in Nairobi and […]

How Employee Development Tools Drive Growth and Engagement

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Workplace success isn’t just based on achieving your numbers. It hinges on the development of people and growth. Employees experience the most success when they can continue to expand their knowledge and advance in their careers, and businesses have the most success when they inspire their workforce to build and perform innovative, new skills. This […]