News and Opinion for HR, Talent and Leaders
The Role of Robust Screening in a Shifting Social Landscape A recent Times report highlighting a surge in theft, fraud and everyday dishonesty in the UK raises urgent questions about the state of the “social contract.” As society grapples with growing tolerance for unethical behaviour – from benefit fraud to shoplifting at self-service checkouts – […]
The End of Federal Diversity Training: Implications for HR Leaders In a significant move that has sent ripples through the HR and DEI communities, President Trump issued an executive order that mandates the immediate suspension of all federal DEI staff, with plans to dismantle these offices altogether. This order comes with sweeping implications for workplace equity, […]
Balancing state and federal laws, managing diverse workforces, and fostering a positive company culture can be challenging. But at its heart, employee relations is about people—building trust, creating understanding, and finding ways to connect in meaningful and mutually beneficial ways. Whether you are an HR professional new to the field or a seasoned expert, here […]
Trump and Trudeau 2.0: A Rocky Start to a Renewed Relationship With Donald J. Trump set to return to the White House in January 2025 as the 47th President of the United States, his relationship with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is already off to a tense start. A recent alleged insult from Trump, suggesting […]
In HRchat episode 768, I had the privilege of speaking with Dr. Andy Garrett, Founder and President of AG Thrive. Andy is not only a friend and collaborator but also a world-renowned thought leader on resilience and employee burnout. Our conversation was an eye-opener on the growing challenges employees face today and the strategies both […]
Unlock the secrets to transforming HR in the manufacturing sector with Monica Anderton, the Chief Human Resources Officer at DS Smith. Monica takes us through her remarkable journey of revolutionizing HR across various industries, shedding light on the innovative strategies implemented at their Lebanon, Indiana facility. With severe hiring challenges and an intense competition for […]
My guest in HRchat episode 762 is Erich Kurschat, the owner of Harmony Insights LLC, a company that helps companies and consultants build high-performing teams and revenue streams around the Everything DiSC® and The Five Behaviors® assessments. He is also the founder of HRHotSeat, an inclusive mastermind community of real HR pros solving real HR problems. […]
Top HR Podcasts That Every HR Professional Should Tune Into Podcasts have quickly become the go-to source for HR professionals to gain insights, stay updated, and grow their knowledge on-the-go. Whether you’re commuting, taking a lunch break, or even just winding down, HR-focused podcasts provide accessible, expert-led content to keep you engaged and in-the-know. Listening […]
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 […]
For over 15 years, the Neocase solution has offered an HR knowledge base for employees, accessible via a self-service portal from a laptop, mobile phone or chatbot integrated into the Teams software. The cornerstone of the Neocase solution, this knowledge base, complemented by modules for digitizing HR processes and HR documentation, has rapidly established Neocase […]