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How to Be Truly Happy in Our Personal and Work Lives Companies lose 100s of billions of dollars in the US, Canada, and elsewhere each year due to disengaged employees, decreased productivity, higher attrition rates, and their negative effect on workplace culture. Generally, when people feel like they have fulfillment in life they show up […]
In this special cross-over episode, I welcome my People and Performance Podcast co-host, Chris Bjorling back to the HRchat pod to share his thoughts on ways the Russian invasion of Ukraine will impact the labor market and workforce planning efforts in the US and Canada over the next 3-6 months. Listen as Chris Shares his […]
In this HRchat, we talk about the DEI efforts at one of the best-known brands in the US and around the world: UPS. Bill’s guest is Charlene Thomas. Charlene serves as Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer for UPS and is a member of the company’s Executive Leadership Team.
In the first episode of our new WELLNESSchat series, host Roger Thorpe kicks off by considering issues related to absence management and ways to better communicate wellness initiatives and benefits to employees. Roger’s guest is Sandra Grafe, Manager, Disability Management Services at AGS Rehab Solutions
Recruiting Tech Pros From Around the World In HRchat episode 407, we discuss ways to find, hire, and retain top tech talent from around the world. Our returning guest is Ilya Brotzky, CEO and CoFounder of VanHack, a global platform for tech talent looking to get hired anywhere and work from anywhere. Questions For Ilya Include: Why […]
What we’re witnessing in Eastern Europe at the moment is terrifying and painful. As of today, huge swathes of land in the south, north and east of Ukraine have been invaded. Many believe it’s only a matter of days before Russian troops attempt to occupy the Ukrainian capital of Kiev. Our guest today reached out […]
How to Ramp Up Candidate Engagement Efforts with Artificial Intelligence It has never been harder to find and engage candidates. So how can your employer brand stand out while keeping your budget in check? When it comes to your recruitment sourcing strategy and finding the right candidate, there are several factors to consider. Helping me […]
The pandemic gave employees the time to reflect on their relationship with work and, frankly, many weren’t happy with what they uncovered. This has led to record numbers of resignations in 2021 and 2022 is set to be more of the same. The Great Resignation has ushered in a massive shift in what people value and […]
How Leaders and HR Pros Can Analyze and Reward High Performers The Covid-19 pandemic accelerated the transformation of the workplace and the role that HR plays in it. The HR department has had to become more strategic since the onset of the pandemic and plays an important role in shaping the New Normal. This comes […]
In HRchat episode 401, we attempt to offer you a glimpse into what it takes to review and revive your company culture. My guest is Melanie Pump, a CFO with a passion for driving cultural change within organizations.