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In a recent episode of the HRchat Podcast, I had the pleasure of speaking with Dessalen Wood, Chief People Officer at Syntax, a global managed cloud provider for mission-critical enterprise applications. With a 25+ year career spanning retail, entertainment, and tech—including senior roles at Reitman’s, HBC, Cineplex, and Disney—Dessalen brings a wealth of experience to […]
Customer education is critical to the success of products and software. If companies can’t provide users with a clear roadmap on how to use the technology simply and efficiently, they run the risk of losing them to competing solutions that do. An effective way to do this is with video. Ninety-eight percent of people have […]
We launched the HRchat Podcast nine years ago. Since then we’ve published over 830 episodes plus a bunch of extras. I honestly cannot think of many episodes I’ve been involved with that have left a bigger impact on me than today’s edition. In HRchat episode 834, I talk with Carrie Bates, a three-time Olympic gold […]
Employee engagement is faltering—and the solution might be simpler and more human than you think A recent Gallup report revealed that employee engagement has dropped to its lowest level in a decade. One of the most concerning trends? Fewer than 4 in 10 employees feel that someone at work genuinely cares about them. This points […]
What HR Execs Can Learn from LVMH’s Approach If you’re in HR, you’re no stranger to the tension between bold strategy and grounded execution. How do you create psychologically safe environments that also push boundaries? How do you retain top talent when business demands constant reinvention? How do you justify the ROI of leadership development […]
Understanding Robots and Ourselves As AI continues its rapid advance into our workplaces, it’s easy to focus on the software side – tools like ChatGPT, recommendation engines, and invisible algorithms shaping decisions behind the scenes. But what happens when AI gains a physical presence? Professor Kerstin Fischer, a leading researcher in human-robot interaction with more […]
Disrupt Cambridge Summit 10.0 Returns June 19th: An Afternoon of Bold Ideas and Workplace Innovation at The Glasshouse The Disrupt Cambridge Summit is back on Wednesday, June 19th, marking its 10th high-energy edition with an exciting lineup of local business leaders and workplace visionaries. Hosted at The Glasshouse, Innovate Cambridge’s stunning community venue, the event […]
The day’s structure can get lost when your team is remote or hybrid. One moment, you’re catching up with your team, and the next, you’re handling something urgent. Meanwhile, deep work ends up being pushed to the side. How do you give your team structure without micromanaging every hour? This article explores how to implement […]
By Chris Bjorling, Associate Editor, HR Gazette and Founder at Fidello Inc. As Associate Editor at the HR Gazette and a longtime advocate for progressive learning and development practices, I’m thrilled to confirm that I’ll be on the ground at the ATD 2025 International Conference & EXPO, taking place May 18–21 at the Walter E. […]
At a recent working luncheon in Berlin, the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) unveiled its Global Worker Project, an ambitious international research initiative that aims to reshape how employers understand and support their workforce. The event marked a key moment during SHRM’s Policy Week in Europe, which also included participation in the Global Solutions […]