News and Opinion for HR, Talent and Leaders
Many employers are struggling with ways to help, and authentically communicate with, remote employees whose consumption of substances increased during the pandemic. I’m joined on episode 494 by Jason Sundby, the mission-driven CEO of Verde Environmental Technologies Inc., a company that’s committed to developing solutions to reduce drug misuse and negative environmental impact, both at […]
According to the National Institute of Health (NIH), nearly one in five U.S. adults lives with a mental illness. But it’s not just in our personal lives that we should be concerned about mental health. We spend the majority of our days, and our weeks, at the office. And unfortunately, work can get a bit stressful […]
Today’s business environment – with rapidly changing employee behavior, unprecedented resignations, and evolving socio-economic conditions – has rendered traditional recruiting and retention methods ineffective. The market is showing the need for an innovative approach to employee engagement and compensation. In this HRchat episode, we consider the future of compensation. My guest today is Kathryn Petralia, […]
In episode 492, we consider the role of higher education in empowering employees to achieve more in the world of work. My guest this time is Dr. Marie Harper, Dean of the Wallace E. Boston School of Business at the American Public University System (APUS). Dr. Harper has worked for corporations as well as in […]
In HRchat episode 491, we consider the business case for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging (DEIB). Listen as we consider why it’s more important than ever and how HR pros and leaders can get it right. My guest today is Jennifer Morris, an expert in the fields of Diversity, Inclusion, Leadership, and Talent Development. She works […]
Did you know that Gen Z constitutes over one-quarter of the total population of the world? This means 2 billion people are Gen Zers! Many of whom are about to join, or are already entering, the workforce. In HRchat episode 490, we consider ways to engage with Gen Zers. My guests today are Tina Zwolinski and Cynthia […]
In HRchat episode 489, we focus on better ways to cultivate, attract and engage talent. Listen too, as we share how to identify “superpowers” within your employees. Plus we’ll talk about ways managers can support the mental wellbeing of their reports. Bill’s guest this time is Patricia Carl, CEO & Founder of Highland Performance Solutions, a woman-owned […]
My guest in HRchat episode 488, is Simon Haigh, a negotiation expert, leadership coach, author, speaker, radio host, adjunct lecturer, and consultant. Simon says he has “been there, done it, and driven through with deeper knowledge and a strong awareness of resilience, purpose, and high-performance capabilities.” Simon helps people to avoid roadblocks, pitfalls, and mistakes […]
In HRchat episode 487, we ask: how can we be more effective and evidence-based with our Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion strategies, and programs? Listen too, as discuss the Agility Reimagined Summit recently held in downtown Toronto. Joining Pauline James on the show is Miranda McKie, a People Analytics Consultant specializing in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, the Founder and Principal […]
In HRchat episode 486, we consider how we can assess the mindset and potential culture fit of candidates. My guest today is Tom Cornell, Senior Organisational Psychology Consultant at HireVue. Tom specializes in the design, development, and delivery of HireVue’s interview and game-based assessments. Questions For Tom Include: Talk about HireVue – the mission and how […]