News and Opinion for HR, Talent and Leaders
The boundary between professional and personal life has never been more blurred. As Dr. Alexander Lovell, Research Director at the O.C. Tanner Institute, reveals in HRchat episode 821, employees worldwide are increasingly operating in “survival mode” rather than thriving at work, and the consequences extend far beyond productivity metrics. Alex introduces guest host Dr. Bill Howatt us to the […]
How Employee Networks Drive More Hires In a world increasingly dominated by AI-powered recruiting tools, the human touch of employee referrals might just be your organization’s secret weapon. Mike Stafiej, CEO and founder of ERIN, joins me on the HRchat Show to reveal how properly implemented employee referral programs drive five times more hires while cutting […]
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 […]
In HRchat episode 817, I talk with Marina Farthouat, the new Vice President, People at Oyster—the global employment platform that enables companies to hire, pay, and care for distributed teams. Marina leads the company’s people strategy with a focus on building a human-centric, inclusive, and sustainable culture across a global workforce. She brings a wealth […]
Ever wondered what makes the Association for Talent Development (ATD) a key player in the world of HR and professional development? This episode pulls back the curtain as Bill Banham talks with Mallory Flynn, Content Manager for Career Development, Organization Development, and Talent Management Communities at ATD. Mallory walks us through three game-changing conferences on […]
Ever wondered what Formula One racing and career websites have in common? More than you might think, according to Bryan Adams, CEO and founder of Happydance, who recently joined me on the HRchat pod to talk about an innovative new campaign that’s bringing F1-inspired competition to the talent acquisition space. The “Careers Site Grand Prix” […]
The Hidden Data Gold Mine in Your Company What happens when artificial intelligence meets human connection in the workplace? Jesse Harriott, Executive Director of Workhuman iQ, reveals a groundbreaking approach to workplace analytics that’s transforming how organizations understand their people and culture. Dive into the Human Intelligence 2025 release from Workhuman, which leverages recognition data to […]
Making Better HCM Technology Decisions The human element of HR technology is often overlooked in favor of features and functions but as our latest HRchat episode reveals, successful HCM technology implementation hinges on strategic alignment with business goals and effective change management. Jacqueline Kuhn and Priscilla Redd Sparrow, two of the four authors of the newly updated […]
In HRchat episode 808, Jackye Clayton joins Bill Banham to preview UNLEASH America 2025, an event she describes as offering “key solutions to the most pressing workplace challenges”. UNLEASH AMERICA Conference & Exhibition, one of the fastest-growing HR event in the world, is a place where global HR Leaders come to do business and discover […]
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 […]