Dr. Debbie Jones: Impact of Pediatric Myopia on Employees

Pediatric Myopia can have significant effects on employees who have children with the condition. The added stress, time constraints, financial strain, and reduced productivity can all impact their job performance and quality of life. Employers can play a critical role in supporting parents of children with Pediatric Myopia by offering flexible work arrangements, employee assistance […]

Dan Pontefract: Work-Life Bloom

work-life balance

The concept of work-life balance has gained significant attention in recent years due to the increasing demands of work and the fast-paced lifestyle that has become the norm for many employees. It is the responsibility of human resources (HR) leaders to help employees achieve a healthy work-life balance by creating a supportive workplace environment that […]

Shay David: How Chat GPT Will Impact HR and Employees

Chat GPT and HR

In episode 552 of the HRchat show, I talk with Shay David, Co-Founder, Chairman and CEO at Retrain.ai, a talent intelligence platform designed to help enterprises hire, retain, and develop their workforce, intelligently. Questions For Shay Include: ChatGPT has put quite a spotlight on generative AI. Although it’s arguably the most impressive chatbot yet, how does […]

HRchat Podcast Special: International Women’s Day

International Women's Day

Last week, the HR Gazette team, along with the awesome folks at Bee Happy HR, The Women in Biz Network, and Times Change Women’s Employment Service, hosted a meetup in downtown Toronto. In the build-up to International Women’s Day, the focus of the event was Empowering Women in Business. Held at the Xero office, the evening included lots of networking […]

Stephen Chu: ROI of Employee Development

workforce education programs

HR leaders should encourage workforce education programs as a way to attract, retain, and develop top talent, address skills gaps, create a more diverse and inclusive workforce, and foster a culture of innovation and adaptability. By investing in workforce education programs, organizations can build a competitive workforce that is better equipped to meet the challenges […]

Steve Holder: Adopting a Skills-Based Approach

Business is transforming at a faster pace than ever. It is no longer possible, says today’s guest, to hire your way to success or to rely on the locked-in structures of roles and traditional career paths. To ensure your people and their capabilities evolve in support of your business needs you must look deeper and […]

Fermin Diez: An Exciting Time to Work in HR

role of hr

The role of HR has evolved from a transactional function to a strategic partner within organizations. HR leaders are playing an increasingly important role in shaping company culture, driving employee engagement, and managing talent. With the changing nature of work, the increasing use of technology, and the growing emphasis on employee well-being, diversity, equity, and […]

Jennifer Paxton: Using Video Content to Attract and Engage Talent

recruitment video content

Scaling video content for recruiting can be a powerful tool for HR teams looking to connect, engage, and hire more of the right candidates. By creating emotional connections with candidates and showcasing job opportunities in a more dynamic and interactive way, video content can help HR teams attract the best candidates and build a stronger […]

Shelley L. Mayer: Enlightened Brands

EMPLOYER BRANDING

Social impact branding and marketing is critical to HR as it helps attract and retain top talent, enhance employee engagement and motivation, and align employees with the organization’s values and purpose. Companies that prioritize social impact branding and marketing can create a more attractive employer brand, enhance employee satisfaction and productivity, and foster a strong […]

Toby Kheng: Building a Learning Culture

learning

Building an organizational learning culture requires a concerted effort from HR and L&D professionals. A growth mindset, clear learning goals, regular feedback and coaching, and a supportive learning environment are key factors that can help to create an organizational learning culture. By implementing these strategies, HR and L&D professionals can help to create an environment […]