News and Opinion for HR, Talent and Leaders
In HRchat 560, Bobby Umar returns to the show to discuss ways employers can leverage influencers within the organization. An inspirational speaker and storyteller, Bobby has delivered 1,000+ keynotes and workshops across 4 continents in the past two decades. Inc Magazine has previously named Bobby one of the Top 100 Leadership Speakers, alongside such noteworthy […]
In HRchat episode 559, we ask why organizations need an offshore strategy to support their recruitment needs. Listen too, as we consider how businesses can maintain their company culture when working with outsourced employees. My guest this time is Kal Kukadia, Chief Recruitment Officer at Cloudstaff. A seasoned strategist in talent development and recruitment, Kal has […]
In HRchat episode 558, we consider ways to prepare for and run productive and outcome-focused 1on1s. My guest is Libby Stewart, the VP of Customer Experience & Revenue at Topicflow, a new tech platform designed to connect with your favorite calendar(s) to transform your 1on1s into powerful coaching conversations to potentially eradicate the need for performance […]
In HRchat episode 557, I talk with Karen Simpson, DEI expert, Gallup Certified Strengths Coach, and founder at Hello Awesome Inc. Questions For Karen Include: You were awarded Canada’s #1 Recruiter in 2019. Why move away from Talent Acquisition? Why do you think focusing on strengths is so important right now? Let’s get into coaching, you’ve […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]