News and Opinion for HR, Talent and Leaders
The world’s largest gathering of HR professionals is set to return this month as the annual SHRM conference and expo welcomes thousands of workplace leaders, people professionals, and business executives to Orlando, Florida. Hosted by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), SHRM26 will take place from June 15 to 19 at the Orange County […]
The fastest way to lose trust as a leader is to pretend you’re fine when you’re not. That was one of the most powerful takeaways from my recent conversation with Russell Robinson, leadership strategist, emotional intelligence practitioner, educator at American University, and founder of Amplified Research & Consulting. Russell joined me on the HRchat Podcast […]
In episode 894 of the HRchat Podcast, I had the opportunity to speak with Dr. Mary Collins, Chartered Psychologist, author, speaker, and senior leadership coach with more than two decades of experience helping leaders navigate complexity, uncertainty, and change. Mary is Programme Director of the Professional Diploma in Leadership & Workplace Wellbeing at RCSI Centre […]
Workplace bullying is one of those organisational risks leaders hope they’ll never face — yet the reality is far less reassuring. The data suggests it’s not a rare occurrence or an edge case. It’s a recurring issue, quietly shaping culture, performance, and retention across organisations. In HRchat episode 893, I spoke with Mary Cullen, Founder […]
Workplace bullying is often treated as a worst-case scenario — something leaders hope good culture and strong policies will prevent. But new data suggests a different reality. In HRchat Podcast episode 893 – due for release next week – Bill Banham interviews Mary Cullen, Founder and Managing Director at Insight HR, about the Irish Workplace […]
Rethinking People Risk in the AI Era A candidate can look flawless on paper – the right experience, the right skills, the right interview answers – and still become the person who undermines team trust, damages culture, or creates reputational risk with a single public post. That’s the growing challenge facing HR leaders today. In […]
AI is Forcing a Hard Question: Are We Improving Work or Quietly Deleting It? AI is accelerating a question many organisations have managed to sidestep for years: are we improving the way work gets done, or simply removing parts of it without redesigning what comes next? In episode 891 of the HRchat Podcast, I spoke […]
“I think I’m resigning.” It’s not something most professionals plan to say out loud in the middle of a meeting—but for Jennifer Outlaw, that moment of honesty became a turning point. What followed wasn’t just a career shift; it was a complete redefinition of success, leadership, and personal alignment. In this episode of the HRchat […]
What Happens When HR and TA Lack AI Savviness? Jason Putnam, CEO, Vetty Artificial intelligence is no longer theoretical for employers. It’s already embedded in the hiring process, just not always on the employer’s side. Job candidates are rapidly adopting AI tools to write resumes, prepare for interviews, and accelerate applications. Meanwhile, many organizations are […]
The Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA) has announced the rollout of its internationally recognised Accreditation Programme in the UK and Europe, marking a significant milestone in its mission to advance excellence across the screening profession. Following its proven success in the United States the programme’s expansion reflects growing demand for consistent, transparent, and high-quality standards […]