The Art of Learning and Development with David Hayden
In this episode of the HRchat show, Bill Banham is joined by David Hayden. David has a background in L&D, organisation design, recruitment and lean engineering. David says has seen his profession move from traditional training functions to multi-digital approaches to learning and development. David has contributed to CIPD content on L&D, including podcasts, research reports, factsheets, and member learning resources. He was employed by the CIPD for 10 years. He is also the co-...
22 Apr 202520min
Build vs. Maintain: Transforming HR Strategy for Uncertain Times with Mary Faulkner
What does it take to transform HR while navigating uncertainty? Mary Faulkner, Principal at IA, returns to the HR Chat Show to share powerful insights on sustainable transformation, strategic HR, and creating adaptable organizations. Mary's journey from aspiring stunt car driver to HR transformation expert began with a passion for statistics and continuous improvement. Her unique "build vs. maintain" philosophy emphasizes the importance of questioning the status quo without changing for chan...
16 Apr 202523min
Disrupt North East and Human Connection with Alexander Bell
What happens when a 7-year-old's innocent question about smartphones forces us to confront our own digital habits? Technology expert Alexander Bell joins Bill Banham on the HRchat Show to share the powerful moment that transformed his relationship with technology and launched his mission to help others reclaim control over their digital lives. Alex draws from over two decades of experience working with global brands like Google and IBM to provide practical insights on building what he calls ...
10 Apr 202516min
Hiring Science: Why It's Broken and How to Fix It with Dr Deborah Kerr
In this eye-opening conversation, assessment expert Dr. Deborah Kerr dives into why the science of hiring remains "broken" despite decades of research and how validated assessment tools can transform results. Dr. Kerr reveals startling statistics: managers get hiring decisions wrong approximately 80% of the time, according to Gallup research, with human cognitive biases being the primary culprit. Your brain's natural tendencies toward confirmation bias, overconfidence, and anchoring on first...
8 Apr 202552min
Heart-Driven HR: When Mission Meets Talent Management with Amy Kruglak
What happens when HR strategy genuinely aligns with company mission? Amy Kruglak, the first VP of People at medical AI company Elucid, reveals the powerful impact of intentional employee experiences in this thought-provoking conversation. After taking a post-COVID break to recharge from the exhaustion many HR leaders experienced, Amy found herself drawn to Elucid's mission of cardiovascular disease prevention—a cause deeply personal to her after losing her father to sudden cardiac disease. T...
4 Apr 202522min
Episode 800 with Bill Banham and Chad Sowash
The landmark 800th episode of the HRchat Show welcomes Chad Sowash, the dynamic co-host of "HR's Most Dangerous Podcast" – the Chad and Cheese Show. Chad has worked in the HR, Talent Acquisition, and HR Tech space for over 20 years consulting hundreds of Fortune 500 companies like AT&T, Lockheed Martin, and The Ford Motor Company. Chad is a former Army Infantry drill sergeant, who cut his teeth in online recruitment in the late 1990s. He went on to build Randstad's first military ve...
1 Apr 202527min
When Life Happens: Building a Better System for Employee Time Off with Mahima Chawla
From laptop-toting C-sections to spreadsheet nightmares, employee leave management has long been one of HR's most complex and frustrating challenges. Mahima Chawla, CEO and co-founder of Cocoon, is changing all that with a revolutionary approach to leave administration. Mahima shares how a chance conversation sparked her journey into the leave management space. When a colleague described bringing her laptop to her C-section to file for state benefits, Mahima was shocked by the fragmented nat...
26 Mar 202522min
The Skills-Based Revolution Is Changing How We Engage Talent with Dr. Rochelle Haynes
Dr. Rochelle Haynes returns to the pod to discuss her OpenHR framework, a comprehensive approach to helping organizations thrive with today's blended workforces. As founder and CEO of Crowd Potential Consulting, Rochelle draws on her psychology background and PhD research to address how modern workplaces can effectively engage diverse talent pools spanning full-time employees, contractors, remote workers, and AI systems. Rochelle challenges the false dichotomy between remote and in-office wo...
24 Mar 202524min
