According to Gallagher’s 2021 State of the Sector report, 33 percent of employers are discussing employee experience as a clear mandate at the C-suite level. The report also reveals that many employers have significantly increased other digital communications channels and internal collaboration tools over the previous year. If your company hasn’t already explored those options, it’s a good time to start.
HRchat Interview with David Sturt: Why Traditional Leadership is Dead
Listen and learn why traditional ways of managing have finally been put to rest as a result of the Covid crisis, and how forward-thinking leaders can co-create thriving workplace cultures through powerful, meaningful micro-experiences.
HRchat Interview with Ken Charman: Better Ways to Use Total Rewards Data
In HRchat interview 281, we talk about why total reward data is an important resource for organizations trying to respond to the impact of Covid-19 as we consider some recent findings that suggest a new focus needs to be given to the roll-out automation and digitization of reward management.
HRchat Interview with Pauline James: How the Pandemic Changed the HR Department
In HRchat episode 280, we talk about how the goals and operations of HR departments changed as a result of the pandemic. We’ll also look at ways working from home caused challenges to hiring and onboarding processes.
HRchat Interview with Jim Knight: How to be a Company Culture Rock Star
In HRchat episode 279, we consider ways to create and maintain a company culture that rocks. My guest is Jim Knight, keynote speaker, facilitator, Founder at Knight Speaker, and influencer in the culture space.
HRchat Interview with Wesley Mullins: What Managers and HR Pros Need to Know About Data Security
With an increase in security perimeters transitioning to a borderless enterprise model, the security conversation must be centered on data ingestion integrating fully with the cloud. Cloud-first networks and the role of security in a hybrid, multi-cloud world show we have a moment to take the current tech conversation beyond traditional cybersecurity strategies. So what do managers and HR pros need to know about corporate data security? Listen to HRchat episode 278 to find out!
HRchat Interview with Ray Wang: How the Pandemic Forced HR Tech Vendors to Adapt
In HRchat episode 277, we consider a software insider’s point of view on how to get from concept to commercialization. Listen too, as we consider how has the pandemic has forced tech vendors, vying to get business with enterprise-level clients, to adapt.
HRchat Interview with Alexandra Connell: The Rise of Online Workplace Learning
In this HRchat episode, I’m joined by Alexandra Connell, co-founder of Pluma, the first customizable platform for online and group coaching. Pluma’s professional development and online coaching program have helped a variety of big-name brands such as Sephora and Dropbox by pairing employees of all levels 1:1 with a leadership coach. Learn more: pluma.co
HRchat Interview with Gary Ware: Bringing Playtime to Work
In this lighthearted HRchat episode, we embrace the essence of April Fool’s Day by having some fun and talking about the power of play in the workplace.
My guest is Gary Ware, TEDx Speaker, Facilitator, Coach, and Founder at Breakthrough Play. Gary Ware is a self-proclaimed creativity catalyst helping people reach their potential using the power of play. A sought-after facilitator, TEDx speaker, and Founder of Breakthrough Play, Gary combines his passion for improv theatre with over a decade of experience in the advertising industry specializing in digital marketing to help creative professionals develop deeper relationships to drive performance.
HRchat Interview with Laila Tarraf: How to Lead with Love in Business and in Life
In HRchat 274 we consider how to harness your emotional side to improve the ways you lead at work and in life. My guest this time is Laila Tarraf, Chief People Officer at Allbirds