Ways HR is Failing to Address Racial Equity in the Workplace with A.J. Ali
In this HRchat episode, we consider some ways that HR is falling short in addressing racial equity issues in the workplace and the changing the focus of healthcare in America from sickness to wellness. We also preview the NAAAHR Conference happening in May. Bill's guest this time is A.J. Ali, Founder & CEO at L.O.V.E. Is The Answer, a 2022 Joseph R. Biden Presidential Lifetime Achievement Award Honoree, U.S. Air Force Service Disabled Veteran, and Lifetime Member & Strategic Partner...
22 Mar 202220min
Hiring Salespeople with Michael G. Cox
In this episode, Bill Banham talks with Michael G. Cox, Managing Director & Founder at Zag Worx, LLC Michael is a Texas-born and raised recruiter with over 20 years of recruiting experience and several years of IT sales experience. He works with Sales Leadership Executives who are tasked with delivering on a number every single year. He helps them field the best possible teams and get to the level of success that they have committed to achieving. Michael says he leverages his Enterpris...
20 Mar 202219min
Achieving Happiness and Career Fulfillment with Rod McDermott and Zach Smith, Activate 180
Companies lose 100s of billions of dollars in the US, Canada, and elsewhere each year due to disengaged employees, decreased productivity, higher attrition rates, and their negative effect on workplace culture. Generally, when people feel like they have fulfillment in life they show up stronger at work. In this HRchat episode, we look into ways to develop strong company cultures and an even stronger employee-base through an innovative approach to career coaching. Bill's guests are Rod McDer...
18 Mar 202228min
What War in Ukraine Means For US Workforce Planning with Christopher Bjorling
In this special cross-over episode, Bill Banham welcomes Chris Bjorling back to the HRchat pod to share his thoughts on ways the Russian invasion of Ukraine will impact the labor market and workforce planning efforts in the US and Canada over the next 3-6 months. Listen as Chris shares his thoughts on: Stock market volatility and a possible new reluctance of companies in North America to invest in talentWhy higher salaries are needed to attract candidates/retain staff to compensate for high...
17 Mar 202224min
Enhancing DEI Efforts with Charlene Thomas, UPS
In this HRchat, we talk about the DEI efforts at one of the best-known brands in the US and around the world: UPS Bill's guest this time is Charlene Thomas. Charlene serves as Chief Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Officer for UPS and is a member of the company’s Executive Leadership Team. Her role signals a significant step forward for UPS as the company strives to create a more inclusive and equitable company. Charlene leads UPS's global diversity, equity and inclusion efforts both intern...
15 Mar 202217min
How to Handle Employee Absence with Sandra Grafe
In this episode, guest host Roger Thorpe considers issues related to absence management and ways to better communicate wellness initiatives and benefits to employees. Roger's guest is Sandra Grafe, Manager, Disability Management Services at AGS Rehab Solutions. Sandra has been involved with disability management for the past 15 years from which her vast educational pursuits led her towards human health and wellness, completing two bachelor's degrees in Physical Health and Education (Kin...
13 Mar 202227min
Finding Top Tech Talent with Ilya Brotzky, VanHack
In this HRchat episode, we discuss ways to find, hire, and retain top tech talent from around the world. Our returning guest is Ilya Brotzky, CEO and CoFounder of VanHack, a global platform for tech talent looking to get hired anywhere and work from anywhere. Questions Include: Why are software developers and other tech talents so hard to attract and recruit at the moment?Why should firms in Canada and the US look globally to secure top tech talent? What did the pandemic do to widen t...
10 Mar 202229min
Supporting Ukrainian Employees in Crisis with Vladimir Gendelman, Company Folders
What we're witnessing in Eastern Europe at the moment is terrifying and painful. As of today, huge swathes of land in the south, north and east of Ukraine have been invaded. Many predict it's only a matter of days before Putin's troops attempt to occupy the Ukrainian capital of Kiev. Our guest today reached out to our editorial team a few days ago and we felt it was imperative to get him on the podcast to share his story with you as soon as possible. Vladimir Gendelman is founder and CEO of...
7 Mar 202223min
