Organizations everywhere are embracing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) principles to create workplaces that can attract and retain top talent. For forward-thinking talent leaders, an inclusive and equitable work culture that involves employee well-being is a critical part of the overall strategy. Why? Because, when evaluating their career opportunities, candidates and employees are seeking more […]
HRchat Interview with Claire Schmidt: Why Are HR Leaders Jumping Ship?
In this HRchat episode, we consider findings from a recent survey of HR leaders that suggests HR pros are jumping ship in record numbers. My guest today is Claire Schmidt, CEO and Founder of AllVoices, an employee feedback management platform that helps company leaders ask for, and act on, employee feedback of all kinds through a […]
HRchat Interview with Margarida Rafael: Consequences of Hiring the Wrong Candidates
In this HRchat episode, we ask what happens if you hire people who do not align with your values? Listen too, as we delve into better ways to implement and validate candidate assessments. My returning guest is Margarida Rafael, Head of Psychological Sciences at Workzinga, a job search and hiring platform emphasizing company culture fit. Margarida […]
HRchat Interview with Aaron Rubens: Creating a Culture of Appreciation in the Workplace
Our guest today is Aaron Rubens, Harvard Business graduate and founder of Kudoboard, a workplace appreciation solution for special occasions, company events, and shout-outs. Listen as Aaron talks about the retention of administrative professionals and creating a culture of appreciation in the workplace. Questions For Aaron Include: What can a card mean to a colleague? Tell me […]
HRchat Interview with with Amit Rappaport: Equitable HR Strategies
In the latest HRchat episode, we consider how the pandemic has affected tech companies and ways we can adjust hiring practices and HR strategies to help attract and retain talent in more equitable ways.
HRchat Interview with Brad Federman: Ways Leaders Can be Agents of Change
Employees want their leaders to share the purpose of their work. They want to engage, with their hearts and minds, in work that resonates. When leaders make these connections and build upon foundations of meaning and purpose, good and sustainable business outcomes can happen! In this HRchat episode, we consider some impactful ways to achieve […]
HRchat Interview with Johnny C. Taylor Jr. and Diana Spencer: New Ethical Leader Award at #SHRM22
Leaders today face complex, unique, and unprecedented challenges. With the world in flux, the best leaders approach challenges with an ethical framework that can unlock sound solutions to the pressing issues, while also hitting growth targets and benefiting society. In February, the William G. McGowan Charitable Fund, a family foundation dedicated to furthering the compassionate […]
HRchat Interview with Louise Triance: Supporting the UK Recruitment Community
State of the Nation: The Recruitment Industry in the UK In HRchat episode 440, we consider what’s working in Recruiting and B2B Events in the UK. My guest is Louise Triance, MD at UK Recruiter, a leading dedicated news and networking platform for the UK recruitment sector. She is a Recruitment Industry Connector, Live Webcast Expert, […]
HRchat Interview with Joy Altimare: Returning to the Office in Healthy Ways
Employees are returning to the office en masse. Having peace of mind for on-site returns is something that cannot be overlooked and is needed as we transition from pandemic to endemic. In this HRchat episode, we investigate some things employees can do to remain healthy as they return to on-site work. We also consider the […]
HRchat Interview with Dr. Bill Howatt: The Physiological Impact of Ghosting Colleagues
In HRchat episode 438, we discuss ways to unlock the mental fitness potential of employees and what it means to create a psychologically safe work environment. My returning guest is Dr. Bill Howatt, founder and CEO of Howatt HR Consulting. He refers to himself as a behavioral scientist with a keen curiosity for how employees and […]