News and Opinion for HR, Talent and Leaders
HR and Decoding Human Potential Ever wonder why traditional hiring processes fail so often? In HRchat episode 806, The Predictive Index’s Chief People Officer, Jackie Dube talks with me about how data-driven talent optimization transformed their approach to finding and developing exceptional talent. Jackie shares the compelling evolution of PI’s interview process. She explains how […]
In HRchat episode 802, assessment expert Dr. Deborah Kerr dives into why the science of hiring remains “broken” despite decades of research and how validated assessment tools can transform results. Dr. Kerr and I discuss the startling statistics: managers get hiring decisions wrong approximately 80% of the time, according to Gallup research, with human cognitive […]
What happens when HR strategy genuinely aligns with a company’s mission? Amy Kruglak, the first VP of People at medical AI company Elucid, reveals the powerful impact of intentional employee experiences in this thought-provoking conversation. After taking a post-COVID break to recharge from the exhaustion many HR leaders experienced, Amy found herself drawn to Elucid’s mission […]
The 800th episode of the HRchat Show welcomes Chad Sowash, the dynamic co-host of “HR’s Most Dangerous Podcast” – the Chad and Cheese Show. Chad has worked in the HR, Talent Acquisition, and HR Tech space for over 20 years consulting hundreds of Fortune 500 companies like AT&T, Lockheed Martin, and The Ford Motor Company. […]
From laptop-toting C-sections to spreadsheet nightmares, employee leave management has long been one of HR’s most complex and frustrating challenges. Mahima Chawla, CEO and co-founder of Cocoon, is changing all that with a revolutionary approach to leave administration. In HRchat episode 799, Mahima talks with me about how a chance conversation sparked her journey into the leave […]
Upskilling for the Future As technology evolves at an unprecedented pace, the conversation around workforce sustainability is increasingly focused on upskilling. In episode 797 of HRchat, Tan Moorthy, the new CEO of Revature, shared key insights with me on why organizations must embrace continuous learning to stay ahead in an AI-driven world. With extensive expertise […]
In episode 795 of the HRchat show, we delve into the urgent need for organizations to reevaluate their employee health benefit offerings. Lindsey Gage-Cole, Chief Transformation Officer at GroupHEALTH Benefit Solutions, joins me to discuss the significant disconnect between employee expectations and actual employer actions when it comes to wellness support. A staggering 90% of Canadians […]
Ready to dive into the transformative world of employment verification? In HRchat episode 794, we explore how Chris Harper, the CEO of ZippedScript, is changing the HR landscape one credential at a time. With his background as an entrepreneur, Chris outlines his journey to creating an innovative platform that simplifies education verification and accelerates the hiring […]
Discover the game-changing potential of video within human resources in episode 793 of the HRchat Podcast. Tune in as I talk with Amy Casciotti, Vice President of HR at TechSmith. Amy shares her experiences on leveraging video to enhance HR efficiency, employee onboarding, and training. Amy emphasizes the critical role video plays in fostering engagement, particularly in the […]
In episode 792 of the HRchat show, we talk about world of work-focused podcasting. Join us as we delve into the journey of WRKdefined, a new-ish podcast network founded by William Tincup and Ryan Leary. William and Ryan share how they aim to uplift independent podcasters and create a space where work-related conversations thrive in various formats. You’ll […]