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

AI and Human Resources

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

Manage Employees

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 […]

What Every HR Professional Should Know About Employee Relations

office employees

Balancing state and federal laws, managing diverse workforces, and fostering a positive company culture can be challenging. But at its heart, employee relations is about people—building trust, creating understanding, and finding ways to connect in meaningful and mutually beneficial ways. Whether you are an HR professional new to the field or a seasoned expert, here […]