Taking L&D Strategy to the Next Level w/ Alex Tosovic, AIHR
In episode 299, we discuss how companies can shift their L&D strategy to one that's 'fully digital'. We will also be discussing how this shift can help close the growing skills gap facing many organizations. Bill's guest is Alex Tosovic, L&D Expert and Head of Product at the Academy to Innovate HR. Having worked in various L&D roles at a number of global organizations, Alex has now shifted to leading the product development at AIHR. He has a passion for digital learning. In ...
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Ways Animation Tech Can Engage Employees w/ Ilya Spitalnik, Powtoon
In this episode, we look at cool tech to help engage and educate employees and stakeholders. Bill's guest this time is Ilya Spitalnik, CEO and founder of Powtoon. Ilya is a serial entrepreneur and thought leader on “the age of acceleration”. He started his career in banking, culminating in a senior position at Deutsche Bank, where he was directly responsible for launching Deutsche Bank’s first online Foreign Exchange Trading System. Ilya is a passionate growth hacker with an unhealthy obs...
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Tech to Track Needs of Employees w/ Joelle Gargour, Cegid
In HRchat episode 293, we discuss employee-centric tech and tracking employees' needs through the current crisis. Bill's guest is Joelle Gargour, Pre-Sales Project Manager at Cegid. With a tendency to question the status quo, she brings new business opportunities to businesses. Specialized in the implementation of technology solutions and the integration of the Cegid HR solution, she brings her expertise of HR needs while guiding an intelligent employee-centric process for the younger gener...
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Six Elements Essential to Collaboration in the Post-Covid Workplace w/ Barry Flack
The role of the HR leader was, of course, central to the organizational response to the pandemic. As we continue to crawl out of the mire of Covid and look ahead, the opportunity becomes about helping to reimagine our businesses; preparing and building better resilience against additional future external pressures. So what are the competencies and tools that HR needs to have at their disposal? Where should HR be investing their time and money? How can we maintain company culture and collabor...
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The Role of HR in Combatting Data Security Breaches w/ Or Lenchner, Bright Data
In this HRchat episode, we consider how HR pros and leaders can be at the center of company efforts to address data security concerns. Bill's guest this time is Or Lenchner, CEO at Bright Data, a tech platform on a mission to shine a light on the internet; making it transparent again. Listen to the interview with Or Lenchner and learn: What are the ongoing implications for data security of en masse WFH employees? What can leaders do to define and recognize their most importan...
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What’s Next For SMB Hiring? w/ Pete Lamson, JazzHR
In HRchat 290, we look at recruiting and onboarding in SMBs. Our guest this time is Pete Lamson, CEO at JazzHR - the recruiting software built to help growing companies exceed their recruiting goals. Listen as Pete and host Bill Banham discuss the impact of the crisis on employees, leaders, and HR pros within SMBs. As some of us slowly start crawling out the other side, hear Pete's predictions for what a stronger future workplace and labor market will look like. Pete has been CEO of JazzH...
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How Product Design Thinking Can Help HR w/ Glenn Donaldson, intelliHR
On the face of it, product design and HR feel about as far apart as any two aspects of work can be. Yet to the leaders of intelliHR, an innovator in the HR space, there’s a method that’s emerged from product design that can inform and improve HR processes. That tool is called design thinking and it’s almost-purpose built to facilitate change in HR process. In this HRchat we'll delve into design thinking transformation. Bill's guest this time is Glenn Donaldson, Chief Customer Officer, and Pr...
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Why CEOs Need to Embrace Their Inner HR w/ Janice Sutherland, This Woman Can
In episode 288 of the HRchat pod, we explore why CEOs should embrace their inner HR person and the benefits of doing so. Bill's guest is Janice Sutherland, Founder and CEO at This Woman Can and a recent InnovateWork Caribbean speaker. Described as an “exceptional career coach” and “fearless women's leadership advocate,” Janice is CEO of this awarding leadership and personal development consultancy. Passionate about supporting the next generation of female leaders, she works with compa...
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