
Bridging the Gap Between Technology, Education, and Workplace Culture with Al Kingsley
In this HRchat episode we look at the evolving dynamics of workplace culture, the importance of empowering employees, and why more autonomy and trust from leaders can lead to higher levels of employee performance. Our guest this time is Al Kingsley, a well-known EdTech expert and business leader. Al has a big social following, has written 3 books around Ed Tech and Governance, leads the NetSupport Group, and is a MAT Chair. He will also be a speaker at the Milton Keynes AI Summit in O...
16 Touko 202425min

HR Leadership with David Hanrahan
In this HRchat episode, we consider the qualities that separate the best HR pros from the pack and why HR leaders should seek out mentors from outside the HR profession. We also discuss ways AI is impacting the HR function. The guest today is David Hanrahan, Chief People Officer at Flare. David's experience is a goldmine of practical knowledge, having served as HR Manager at Universal Pictures, then rocketed through his career holding titles like Director of Human Resources at Electronic Art...
15 Touko 202412min

HR in the Travel Industry and DisruptHR with Trish Hewitt
In this episode, we discuss Disrupt events in Cambridge and Birmingham plus we hone in on some of the unique challenges faced by HR leaders in the Travel industry. Bill's guest is Trish Hewitt, Chief People Officer at Grey Dawes Travel. Trish is also an HR Consultant and has been featured in The Daily Mail Online, People Management Magazine and has spoken at Disrupt. Questions for Trish include: You joined Grey Dawes in August 2023. What are some of the unique challenges and opportunities ...
10 Touko 202413min

DisruptHR Birmingham at the Human Centred Leadership Conference with David Cartlidge
In HRchat episode 707, we discuss employee benefits, wellness and fostering a more people-focused work culture. We also look ahead to the return of DisruptHR Birmingham at the Human Centred Leadership Conference on May 22nd. Bill Banham's returning guest is David Cartlidge, Group CEO at My Staff Shop, a company specializing in creating tailored employee benefits, rewards and recognition. David is also a co-organizer of DisruptHR Birmingham. My Staff Shop provides employees with exclusi...
8 Touko 202418min

Leadership and Company Culture with Gaëlle de la Fosse
The focus of today's HRchat show is cultivating resilience and organizational culture. LHH, the professional talent solutions and advisory company (and a part of The Adecco Group) recently announced a partnership with Barrett Values Centre to bolster their Culture offerings with an Organizational Culture Solution. On the heels of this, Bill Banham welcomes Gaëlle de la Fosse, President of LHH and a member of the executive committee of The Adecco Group, back to the HRchat Podcast to dive i...
6 Touko 202420min

Stevie Awards, ATD and DisruptHR Buffalo with Chris Bjorling
The American Business Awards® (ABAs), also known as the Stevie Awards, have been a premier business awards program in the US for over 20 years. They recognize excellence across various categories and industries, including public and private organizations, for-profit and non-profit, and businesses of all sizes. Fidello President and HR Gazette Associate Editor, Chris Bjorling is a 2024 Stevie winner! In this episode of the HRchat show, Bill Banham and Chris discuss the award plus they refle...
1 Touko 202418min

Global Workforce of the Future Report with Gaëlle de la Fosse, LHH
In this episode of the HRchat show, we look at some findings from LHH’s Global Workforce of the Future Report. The report investigates the changing world of work from the worker’s perspective. LHH surveyed over 30,000 workers across a range of industries, job functions, company sizes, and personal backgrounds to unravel how business leaders, HR professionals, managers, and more can best navigate shifting trends in the workforce. Joining Bill Banham on the show today is Gaëlle la Fosse, Pres...
25 Huhti 202424min

The Living Wage with Gail Irvine
In this episode, we talk about the cost of living and about the moral and business case for employers to embed living wage initiatives in their HR strategies. Bill Banham's guest today is Gail Irvine, Head of Business Development and Policy at the Living Wage Foundation Gail joined the Living Wage Foundation in October 2022 and is responsible for driving forward new projects that maximize voluntary employer approaches to tackle in-work poverty and promote good work. Previously, Gail was Li...
24 Huhti 202417min






















