Felicia Rickards, Principal Strategist at Felicia Rickards Solutions Limited is my guest on today’s episode of the HRchat podcast. She is a Professional Development Coach, Strategic Direction Facilitator & Mediator. Felicia works with corporate employees, business owners and athletes who are ready to actuate their next level of success. She is currently preparing to host the […]
Lena Vartanian: Accessing Legal Help
Easy access to legal help is critical for employees to ensure that their rights are protected, and they can navigate the complexities of the legal system with confidence. It can provide peace of mind for employees, increase their sense of security and lead to a healthier, more productive workplace. In HRchat episode 554, we focus […]
Dr. Debbie Jones: Impact of Pediatric Myopia on Employees
Pediatric Myopia can have significant effects on employees who have children with the condition. The added stress, time constraints, financial strain, and reduced productivity can all impact their job performance and quality of life. Employers can play a critical role in supporting parents of children with Pediatric Myopia by offering flexible work arrangements, employee assistance […]
Dan Pontefract: Work-Life Bloom
The concept of work-life balance has gained significant attention in recent years due to the increasing demands of work and the fast-paced lifestyle that has become the norm for many employees. It is the responsibility of human resources (HR) leaders to help employees achieve a healthy work-life balance by creating a supportive workplace environment that […]
Shay David: How Chat GPT Will Impact HR and Employees
In episode 552 of the HRchat show, I talk with Shay David, Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO at Retrain.ai, a talent intelligence platform designed to help enterprises hire, retain, and develop their workforce, intelligently. Questions For Shay Include: ChatGPT has put quite a spotlight on generative AI. Although it’s arguably the most impressive chatbot yet, how does […]
HRchat Podcast Special: International Women’s Day
Last week, the HR Gazette team, along with the awesome folks at Bee Happy HR, The Women in Biz Network, and Times Change Women’s Employment Service, hosted a meetup in downtown Toronto. In the build-up to International Women’s Day, the focus of the event was Empowering Women in Business. Held at the Xero office, the evening included lots of networking […]
Stephen Chu: ROI of Employee Development
HR leaders should encourage workforce education programs as a way to attract, retain, and develop top talent, address skills gaps, create a more diverse and inclusive workforce, and foster a culture of innovation and adaptability. By investing in workforce education programs, organizations can build a competitive workforce that is better equipped to meet the challenges […]
Steve Holder: Adopting a Skills-Based Approach
Business is transforming at a faster pace than ever. It is no longer possible, says today’s guest, to hire your way to success or to rely on the locked-in structures of roles and traditional career paths. To ensure your people and their capabilities evolve in support of your business needs you must look deeper and […]
Fermin Diez: An Exciting Time to Work in HR
The role of HR has evolved from a transactional function to a strategic partner within organizations. HR leaders are playing an increasingly important role in shaping company culture, driving employee engagement, and managing talent. With the changing nature of work, the increasing use of technology, and the growing emphasis on employee well-being, diversity, equity, and […]
Jennifer Paxton: Using Video Content to Attract and Engage Talent
Scaling video content for recruiting can be a powerful tool for HR teams looking to connect, engage, and hire more of the right candidates. By creating emotional connections with candidates and showcasing job opportunities in a more dynamic and interactive way, video content can help HR teams attract the best candidates and build a stronger […]