Benefits Innovations with Karen Gustin, Ameritas
A well-designed benefits program can help employees manage their health and financial wellbeing, which can improve their overall wellness and quality of life. When employees have a clear understanding of their benefits and can utilize them effectively, it can lead to increased productivity, reduced absenteeism, and lower healthcare costs. A positive employee benefits experience is important to an employer because it can have a helpful impact on employee morale, job satisfaction, and overall...
13 Feb 202328min
Banning Non-Compete Clauses with Thomas M. White, Rimon Law
Employers in the US, Canada and elsewhere are faced with a very broad range of laws that govern the relationship between employers and employees. The US, for example, is a country that is based on states' rights and on a federal system. And what that means is that not only does the federal government have different regulations on employer-employee relationships, but in many cases, different states do too. Bill Banham's guest in this benefits law-focused HRchat episode is Tom M. White, ...
10 Feb 202317min
Employer Branding with Japneet Gill and Stacy Parker, Blu Ivy Group
In this episode of the HRchat show, we’ll be talking about the role of the employer brand in 2023 and ways to maximize your company's chances of standing out from the competition. Joining Bill Banham on the show are Japneet Gill and Stacy Parker from Toronto-based Blu Ivy Group. Questions For Stacy and Japneet Include: Let's start with ensuring that we are all on the same page about an employer brand. How does Blu Ivy define it?Why is employer branding an essential part of the culture stra...
9 Feb 202329min
TA Software Report with Jim Holzer, Drake Star
Global technology-focused investment bank Drake Star recently released the Talent Acquisition Software Report, which provides an in-depth analysis of the industry’s year-to-date M&A and funding activity, share price movements and sector valuations, as well as key industry news and emerging trends. According to the report, M&A activity in the talent acquisition software industry remained strong in 2022 despite economic concerns, driven by product expansions, private equity investment...
7 Feb 202320min
Streamlining HR Processes with Prashant Khambekar, Harbinger Group
In this episode of the HRchat show, we consider ways to streamline everything from recruitment to retirement and where tech will fit in over the next few years. The guest this time is Prashant Khambekar, SVP at Harbinger Group, a global technology company that builds products and solutions aiming to transform the way people work and learn. For 30 years, the firm has been innovating alongside organizations that are in the people business – serving the Human Resources, eLearning, Digital Publ...
3 Feb 202326min
Employee Discounts with Andrew Graft, Access Perks
Our guest this time is Andrew Graft, Vice President of Corporate Marketing at Access Development and Access Perks, a company committed to making the workplace a better place through its network of exclusive discounts from over 1 million of the world’s best brands. Andrew's responsibilities include overseeing the company's B2B, B2C, and loyalty marketing efforts, growing company revenue and generating new business leads, driving product sales and web traffic, and providing marketing support ...
2 Feb 202326min
Enhancing Skills in the Workplace with Rita Sookrit, Hemsley Fraser
Our guest this time is Rita Sookrit, Canada Learning Lead at Hemsley Fraser. Rita is a globally-experienced L&D leader. Skilled in aligning business goals with L&D strategy, she helps companies implement innovative solutions using technology, tools, and frameworks. She also combines business acumen with portfolio skills to build trust, align stakeholders, tackle challenges, and inspire creativity for workplace learning. Questions For Rita Include: Tell us about Hemsley Fraser ...
31 Jan 202323min
Feeling Heard with Cole Egger, Kindly Human
In this employee wellbeing-focused episode of the HRchat show, Bill Banham talks with Cole Egger, co-founder and CEO of Kindly Human. In his role, Cole leads the company’s vision to provide 24/7 empathy, privacy, and support for millions of people who need to feel heard. Through his own personal journey serving as a stem cell donor for his father who battled cancer for 5 years, Cole found that he needed to talk with someone who understood his situation more than someone with a specific ...
27 Jan 202316min
