Melissa Sorenson: From Compliance to Confidence

employees

Why Digital Identity Will Shape the Future of Workforce Screening One of the most thought-provoking presentations at the recent Professional Background Screening Association’s Europe & Africa Summit came from David Crack, Chair of the Association of Digital Verification Professionals, who explored the rapidly evolving world of digital identity and what it means for employers, screening providers and […]

Workplace Bullying: New Data Reveals a Persistent, Costly Risk

workplace bullying

Workplace bullying is often treated as a worst-case scenario — something leaders hope good culture and strong policies will prevent. But new data suggests a different reality. In HRchat Podcast episode 893 – due for release next week – Bill Banham interviews Mary Cullen, Founder and Managing Director at Insight HR, about the Irish Workplace […]

Ben Mones: Why HR Can’t Ignore Online Behaviour Anymore

job candidate screening

Rethinking People Risk in the AI Era A candidate can look flawless on paper – the right experience, the right skills, the right interview answers – and still become the person who undermines team trust, damages culture, or creates reputational risk with a single public post. That’s the growing challenge facing HR leaders today. In […]

Kevin Oakes: Your HR Digital Twin

HR Digital Twin

AI is Forcing a Hard Question: Are We Improving Work or Quietly Deleting It? AI is accelerating a question many organisations have managed to sidestep for years: are we improving the way work gets done, or simply removing parts of it without redesigning what comes next? In episode 891 of the HRchat Podcast, I spoke […]

Jennifer Outlaw: Rethinking Success, Identity and Leadership

employee wellness

“I think I’m resigning.” It’s not something most professionals plan to say out loud in the middle of a meeting—but for Jennifer Outlaw, that moment of honesty became a turning point. What followed wasn’t just a career shift; it was a complete redefinition of success, leadership, and personal alignment. In this episode of the HRchat […]

Jason Putnam: Chicken or Egg?

AI and Human Resources

What Happens When HR and TA Lack AI Savviness? Jason Putnam, CEO, Vetty Artificial intelligence is no longer theoretical for employers. It’s already embedded in the hiring process, just not always on the employer’s side. Job candidates are rapidly adopting AI tools to write resumes, prepare for interviews, and accelerate applications. Meanwhile, many organizations are […]

PBSA Launches Accreditation Programme Across the UK and Europe to Elevate Screening Standards

The Professional Background Screening Association (PBSA) has announced the rollout of its internationally recognised Accreditation Programme in the UK and Europe, marking a significant milestone in its mission to advance excellence across the screening profession. Following its proven success in the United States the programme’s expansion reflects growing demand for consistent, transparent, and high-quality standards […]

Robbin Schuchmann: Global Employment Solutions

Payroll

A Taxonomy of EOR, PEO, Global Payroll, and Contractor of Record I’ve spent over a decade watching companies pick the wrong global hiring model. Not because they don’t care. Because the terminology in this space is a mess. EOR, PEO, global payroll, contractor of record. Vendors use them interchangeably. Advisors mix them up. Even some […]

Neil Ryland: Closing the ‘Value Void’

employee benefits trends

By Neil Ryland, Chief Revenue Officer, Benifex How Employee Benefits Impact Retention, Engagement and Productivity Employee benefits have moved from the margins to the mainstream. Once seen as a supporting act to pay, they’re now a defining feature of how people choose employers, how engaged they feel at work and whether they decide to stay. […]