News and Opinion for HR, Talent and Leaders
Every second counts in the hiring process. Yet, according to The Inside Track 2025 report from Happydance, too many employers are still losing candidates before the first click is complete. The report—based on analysis of 160+ career websites across industries—reveals a sobering truth: the speed, accessibility, and overall performance of your careers site could be […]
The spotlight is shifting from job titles to skillsets. In a recent episode of the HRchat Podcast, I sat down with Shrikant Pattathil, President and CTO at Harbinger Group, to explore why HR and learning technologies must prioritize a skills-first approach to talent intelligence if they want to remain competitive—and how doing so can drive […]
Breaking Down Silos: How One Exec is Blending Legal and HR to Drive Stronger Leadership What happens when legal acumen meets people strategy at the executive level? In a recent episode of the HRchat Podcast, I sat down with Joshua Horenstein, the Senior Vice President, Chief Legal and Human Resources Officer & Corporate Secretary at […]
Celebrating Ethical Leadership At a time when organizational trust and responsible governance are more crucial than ever, the HR community gathered at SHRM’s 2025 Annual Conference & Expo in San Diego to spotlight one of the business world’s most values-driven leaders. Brian Moynihan, Chairman and CEO of Bank of America, was named the 2025 Ethical […]
In a major milestone for workforce solutions provider Matrix, the company has been named a Star Performer in Everest Group’s 2025 Global Vendor Management System (VMS) PEAK Matrix® — a respected benchmark that evaluates innovation, market impact, and customer success in the VMS space. It’s a big moment for Matrix, especially considering this is its […]
The Rise of Deepfake Candidates Your next new hire might not be who they say they are—and I don’t mean the usual resume inflation. We’re talking about deepfake job candidates: AI-generated personas with fabricated identities designed to infiltrate your organization. In a recent HRchat Podcast episode, I spoke with Joelle Smith, President of First Advantage […]
SHRM Foundation President on Unlocking Potential The U.S. faces a talent crisis with millions of skilled candidates overlooked due to outdated hiring practices. The SHRM Foundation’s Center for a Skills-First Future aims to bridge this gap by transforming how employers approach talent acquisition. In HRchat 824, I talk with SHRM Foundation President Wendi Safstrom. Wendi […]
The boundary between professional and personal life has never been more blurred. As Dr. Alexander Lovell, Research Director at the O.C. Tanner Institute, reveals in HRchat episode 821, employees worldwide are increasingly operating in “survival mode” rather than thriving at work, and the consequences extend far beyond productivity metrics. Alex introduces guest host Dr. Bill Howatt us to the […]
How Employee Networks Drive More Hires In a world increasingly dominated by AI-powered recruiting tools, the human touch of employee referrals might just be your organization’s secret weapon. Mike Stafiej, CEO and founder of ERIN, joins me on the HRchat Show to reveal how properly implemented employee referral programs drive five times more hires while cutting […]
The importance of health and wellbeing in the workplace When you picture a workplace, what comes to mind? Deadlines, meetings, emails, maybe a quick coffee break? While these are all integral parts of the workday, one crucial factor often gets overlooked: employee health and wellbeing. Aleks Szymanski, President, Scrypt, Inc., the company behind Workarma, explains […]