Laila Gillies: Strategies for Talent Retention and Diversity

Talent Retention and Diversity

Curious about transforming HR strategies and boosting employee engagement? I recently sat down with Laila Gillies, Head of HR for Hiscox USA, a leading insurer for more than 600,000 small businesses in the US. Laila discussed her experience of transforming Hiscox’s talent retention and engagement strategies, elevating employee experiences and advancing the company’s overall industry […]

Jon Sleightholme: Disrupt Manchester Preview

Disrupt Manchester

In HRchat episode 760, we look ahead to Disrupt Manchester happening this evening. Joining me on the show is Jon Sleightholme, Disrupt Manchester speaker and Director of Talent Acquisition Solutions at NFP, an Aon Company. Listen as Jon shares how his evolution from a professional rugby player to a corporate leader is filled with lessons from the […]

Trapper Yates: The Future of Pay Transparency

In my latest episode of HRchat, I had the pleasure of speaking with Trapper Yates, VP of Global Compensation at HP. Trapper and I covered several timely topics, but the one that really stood out was the issue of pay transparency—a subject that’s been gaining momentum in recent months. The Push for Pay Transparency Trapper shared how HP, like many […]

Kevin McDonald: People Metrics as Business Metrics

In episode 757 of HRchat, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Kevin McDonald, VP of People Services and Insights at The E.W. Scripps Company. Kevin is not only a friend but also one of the most insightful professionals I know in the HR space. His ability to bridge the gap between HR transformation […]

Dr. Mike Ashby: Achieving Breakthrough Moments

leadership with mike ashby

In HRchat episode 756, we consider developing leaders, why traditional training models are failing, and how organizations can drive real change. Today’s guest says training is broken. If we’re serious about developing leaders, he says, we need to stop wasting time with ineffective methods. His message is simple: focus on making leadership learning practical, scalable, […]

Dr. Glenn Thomas: All You Need is Love

Love and leadership

My guest in HRchat episode 755 is Dr. Glenn Thomas, author of books that have touched the hearts and minds of countless leaders, igniting a movement toward a newparadigm of leadership that places love and the human experience at its core. Glenn has spent most of his life consulting and working with leaders from all […]

David Lay: How AI is Revolutionizing Medical Education

Can AI transform the landscape of medical education? Join us as we bring you an enlightening discussion with David Lay, Assessment Manager at Queen Mary University of London, who unveils AI’s transformative role in enhancing medical training. In the latest HRchat episode, David takes me through his fascinating journey from a History student to a leader […]

Andrea Herron: Mental Wellness in the Workplace

Andrea Herron and Bob Goodwin on HRchat Podcast

In the latest episode of HRchat, I had the pleasure of speaking with Andrea Herron, CHRO at WebMD, and a leader who is deeply committed to improving mental health in the workplace. Andrea has a fascinating career path, spanning from manufacturing to nonprofits to leading HR at WebMD. We dove into her expertise on mental wellness and her impactful […]

Dorie Clark: The Long Game of Strategic Thinking

Dorie Clark on HRchat Podcast

The Long Game of Strategic Thinking: My Conversation with Dorie Clark on HRchat I recently had the pleasure of speaking with the brilliant Dorie Clark in HRchat episode 752. Dorie is a renowned keynote speaker, best-selling author, and expert in leadership and strategy. If you’ve been on LinkedIn or read Harvard Business Review, you’ve likely come across her thought-provoking insights. During our […]