The Growing Impact of Blockchain on Human Resources w/ Elizebeth Varghese, IBM
Blockchain promises to be indispensable to Human Resources practices like recruitment, payroll, and employee data. Indeed, Blockchain’s appeal is a route for permissioned parties to confirm, validate and authenticate the exchange of data through its distributed ledger. Blockchain encrypts data and validates transactions through consensus, distributing an unchanging copy of exchanges to each entity that has a copy of the ledger. This builds higher levels of shared trust between parties and rem...
26 Jan 202120min
HR Needs to Better Educate Employees About Benefits w/ Michael Melchior, Virgin Pulse
Employee benefits should be simple. But, as employers continue to expand their employee benefits offerings to improve engagement, productivity, and retain talent, the majority of people are confused. According to MetLife, 60% of employees do not understand what programs are available to them, how they might help them, or how to use them. Coupled with the complexity of the American healthcare system and employer-offered health insurance, it's clear why HR leaders must have a strategy to del...
21 Jan 202128min
How to Keep Employees Engaged w/ Kristina Holle, Gap
In this HRchat episode, we hear from Kristina Holle, a business leader in strategic and operational HR activities, focusing on employee engagement, talent branding, and driving a culture of wellbeing. At GAP, Kristina plays a strategic role in change management initiatives and creates a multi-level approach to attaining employee feedback. Kristina also brings extensive experience in succession planning, performance management, labor/employee relations, & transformational change. ...
19 Jan 202118min
Improving the HR Department's Data Literacy w/ Matthew Hamilton, Protective Life
In this HRchat, we look at the why and how of improving the data literacy skills of the HR department. Our guest this time is Matthew Hamilton, Head of HR Strategy and People Analytics at Protective Life. As part of their mission to upskill their workforce, Protective Life has contracted AIHR to upskill their HR professionals with analytical and data skills and help foster a data-driven culture. Interview questions include: Why is it important for HR to have data-driven and analytical skil...
14 Jan 202121min
Live Services and Diverse Workforces w/ Marin Hoffman, Virgin Pulse
The landscape of the workforce and the needs of employees have changed drastically in 2020. Nearly 42 percent of the U.S. labor force, for example, are now working from home full time with an estimated 25-30 percent continuing to do so through 2021. Substance abuse, anxiety and depression are rising at alarming rates and the challenge to generate more meaningful engagement is building. In this HRchat episode, Live Services Expert, Marin Hoffman, shares a 360-degree perspective on how yo...
12 Jan 202128min
Remote Recruiting in 2021 w/ Chris Russell, RecTech Media
In this HRchat episode, we consider trends in recruitment tech and offer tips for those looking to land or place remote jobs in 2021. Our guest this time is Chris Russell, digital recruiting expert and Managing Director at RecTech Media. Chris's job is to inform and empower the modern recruiter through articles, podcasts, and other media he produces on a weekly basis. Think of him, he says, as a digital recruiting coach. He is also the Founder of HR Lancers. Chris has been d...
7 Jan 202124min
How Payroll Leaders Can Innovate in 2021 w/ Felicia Cheek, Oracle
Many organizations are still battling with inherited legacy technologies & processes. The 2020 pandemic left many companies in mess. Moments of crisis bring several gaps to light that result in organizations devising plans to mitigate risks caused by gaps; treating crises as an opportunity to re-invent & re-align organizational goals for 2021. In this HRchat episode, we'll be considering how globalization and the virtualization of global payroll can help you to stay resilient in vol...
5 Jan 202118min
What to Expect in the HCM Tech Market in 2021 w/ Jeremy Ames, Workforce Insight
In this episode, we welcome Jeremy Ames back to the show to talk about the HCM Technology market in 2021. Jeremy is VP of HCM Services at Workforce Insight (WFI), a world leader in workforce management (WFM) and human capital management (HCM) technology services. His business unit is responsible for implementing and enhancing various HCM platforms, with a particular focus on UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group) products. Jeremy is former CEO of Hive Tech HR, a consultancy he started 10 years ago whic...
29 Des 202017min
