Carrie Cisek: HR and GovTech Innovations

HR leadership in GovTech

Discover the transformative power of HR leadership in the GovTech sector with HRchat guest, Carrie Cisek, Chief Human Resource Officer at Granicus. Carrie shares her journey from the fast-paced world of a SaaS company during the dot-com era to her role at Granicus, where she is shaping workplace cultures and enhancing government-citizen communication. Revolutionizing Federal […]

Bob Pulver: Unlocking AI-Driven HR Transformation

Unlocking AI-Driven HR

In HRchat episode 772, we attempt to uncover the secrets behind AI-driven transformation in HR with today’s guest, the accomplished technology strategist Bob Pulver. With a career at giants like IBM and NBCUniversal, Bob shares his expertise on why understanding the human side of tech adoption is crucial in today’s rapidly evolving landscape. This episode […]

Mark Willaman: The Connections Between HR and Marketing

Discover how AI is reshaping the HR and marketing landscape in our engaging conversation with entrepreneur Mark Willaman. From pioneering the employee benefits technology sector to creating innovative platforms like HRMarketer, Mark’s journey is a fascinating tale of entrepreneurship and foresight. My discussion with Mark offers insights into his latest ventures, Newsworthy AI and Newsramp, […]

Monica Anderton: Transforming HR in Packaging

Employee Onboarding

Unlock the secrets to transforming HR in the manufacturing sector with Monica Anderton, the Chief Human Resources Officer at DS Smith. Monica takes us through her remarkable journey of revolutionizing HR across various industries, shedding light on the innovative strategies implemented at their Lebanon, Indiana facility. With severe hiring challenges and an intense competition for […]

Erich Kurschat: Building Inclusive HR Communities

HR communities

My guest in HRchat episode 762 is Erich Kurschat, the owner of Harmony Insights LLC, a company that helps companies and consultants build high-performing teams and revenue streams around the Everything DiSC® and The Five Behaviors® assessments. He is also the founder of HRHotSeat, an inclusive mastermind community of real HR pros solving real HR problems. […]

Laila Gillies: Strategies for Talent Retention and Diversity

Talent Retention and Diversity

Curious about transforming HR strategies and boosting employee engagement? I recently sat down with Laila Gillies, Head of HR for Hiscox USA, a leading insurer for more than 600,000 small businesses in the US. Laila discussed her experience of transforming Hiscox’s talent retention and engagement strategies, elevating employee experiences and advancing the company’s overall industry […]

Jon Sleightholme: Disrupt Manchester Preview

Disrupt Manchester

In HRchat episode 760, we look ahead to Disrupt Manchester happening this evening. Joining me on the show is Jon Sleightholme, Disrupt Manchester speaker and Director of Talent Acquisition Solutions at NFP, an Aon Company. Listen as Jon shares how his evolution from a professional rugby player to a corporate leader is filled with lessons from the […]

Dr. Mike Ashby: Achieving Breakthrough Moments

leadership with mike ashby

In HRchat episode 756, we consider developing leaders, why traditional training models are failing, and how organizations can drive real change. Today’s guest says training is broken. If we’re serious about developing leaders, he says, we need to stop wasting time with ineffective methods. His message is simple: focus on making leadership learning practical, scalable, […]