News and Opinion for HR, Talent and Leaders
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 […]
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. […]