
Company Profile - Thorpe Benefits w/ Roger Thorpe
In this special episode of the HRchat show, we profile Toronto-based benefits firm, Thorpe Benefits. Our guest today is Roger Thorpe, President of the integrated benefits and wellness consulting company. Thorpe Benefits are also the key sponsor at the October InnovateWork meetup happening in downtown Toronto. Having joined the firm in 1997 and later acquiring ownership of the company in 2005, Roger has built a team of senior consultants that understand Group Benefits inside out. With deep...
10 Sep 201910min

Helping HR and Leaders to Mitigate People Risks w/ Scott Bissessar, ChangeVU
In this HRchat interview, we consider technology available to HR pros and leaders to help mitigate people risks and ensure that you have the best chance of keeping your teams focused, productive, and on the same page. Our guest is Scott Bissessar, Founder & CEO at ChangeVU. Based on 1000+ field-tested successful projects, the ChangeVU digital platform claims to deliver successful change more consistently by identifying and mitigating people risks. Enjoyed the show? Check out part one o...
3 Sep 201917min

Change Implementation and Data Analytics w/ Scott Bissessar, ChangeVU
In this special HRchat episode, we profile the work done at ChangeVU, a firm which helps businesses identify and mitigate risks associated with their employees. Our guest this time is Scott Bissessar, ChangeVU's Founder & CEO. Scott has held senior global change leadership roles at firms including Royal Dutch Shell’s upstream HQ, Golder Associates, and Andersen Consulting. Check out the second part of this interview with Scott here. In it, you'll learn about ChangeVU's new digital plat...
3 Sep 201916min

How Can HCM Technologies Help HR Pros Build Inclusive Work Cultures w/ Lisa Sterling, Ceridian
In this episode of the HRchat podcast, Bill Banham talks with Lisa Sterling, Executive Vice President, Chief People & Culture Officer at Ceridian. Listen and discover: * What are the biggest macro trends shaping the future of work right now? * How can Human Capital Management technology help organizations attract and retain talent in today's work environment? * How can HCM assist HR pros in building inclusive cultures? * What role does HCM technology like Ceridian’s Dayforce play in assi...
27 Aug 201920min

InnovateWork Peel Preview w/ Bill Banham and Aldeen Simmonds-Thorpe
In this special episode of the HRchat show, Bill Banham and Aldeen Simmonds-Thorpe look ahead to the first InnovateWork summit happening on September 17th in Mississauga. Speakers will include Pam Ross, Culture Change Agent at Blue Rebel Works, Michelle Chan, Manager, Employee Engagement at Air Canada, Greg Smith, Partner at Lighthouse Nine Group, and Karen Simpson, Sr Talent Director - Women in Leadership, at TD Canada. Get your tickets here. Can't make it on September 17th? Check out th...
21 Aug 201911min

Successful Corporate Recruitment w/ Jesse Ryan, High Road Human Capital
In episode 113 of the HRchat show, Bill Banham interviews Jesse Ryan about ways to hone your hiring. Jesse is Founder of High Road Human Capital, a Veteran Owned – Diversity Supplier. In addition to leading the company, Jesse’s role is to seek out organizations that can benefit from their unique approach to solving HR and talent acquisition problems. We do our best to ensure editorial objectivity. The views and ideas shared by our guests and sponsors are entirely independent of ...
20 Aug 201919min

Why HR Can’t Survive the Next Generation without AI w/ Luca Rosetti, Beaconforce
In this episode of the HRchat show Bill Banham interviews Luca Rosetti, Chairman & CEO at Beaconforce, a company which exists to create work environments where people can become the best version of themselves. Luca discusses experiences of being a speaker at DisruptHR San Francisco and his thoughts on the vital importance of embracing AI in the workplace. We do our best to ensure editorial objectivity. The views and ideas shared by our guests and sponsors are entirely independent o...
13 Aug 201920min

Big Data and Challenges HR Departments Face Today w/ Jen Rozon, McLean & Company
In this episode, Bill Banham chats with Jennifer Rozon, Vice President at McLean & Company, a research and advisory firm providing practical solutions to human resources challenges via executable research, tools and advice that have a clear and measurable impact on your business. We do our best to ensure editorial objectivity. The views and ideas shared by our guests and sponsors are entirely independent of The HR Gazette, HRchat Podcast and Iceni Media Inc. Support th...
6 Aug 201920min






















