News and Opinion for HR, Talent and Leaders
The pace of technological change is staggering, and artificial intelligence (AI) sits at the very heart of this transformation. For HR professionals and business leaders, the challenge lies in not only keeping up but also using AI responsibly and effectively to drive meaningful impact. In a recent episode of the HRchat Podcast, I spoke with […]
Matrix, a leading provider of workforce management and pre-employment screening solutions, has named Neil Jones as its new Chief Executive Officer. The move signals a major step in the company’s plans to accelerate growth and strengthen its position in the marketplace. The appointment follows a strong year for Matrix, which recently earned Star Performer recognition […]
Your careers site isn’t just a job board, it’s the front door to your employer brand. It’s where first impressions are made, expectations are set, and talent decisions begin. But according to a new industry report from Happydance, careers sites are riddled with hidden friction points that cost organizations more than they realize—sometimes to the […]
SMS Strategies to Power a More Successful Open Enrollment Open enrollment season is one of the most critical periods on the HR calendar. It’s the moment when employees make decisions that will help shape their health, wellness, and financial security for the year ahead. For HR leaders, the stakes are just as high: Clear communication […]
AI in HR: Why This is HR’s Once-in-a-Generation Opportunity to Lead Artificial Intelligence is no longer a future promise; it’s here, reshaping the way organizations operate and forcing leaders at every level to rethink how work gets done. In my ongoing conversations with David Creelman, CEO of Creelman Research, we’ve been diving deep into how […]
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 […]