Investing in HR Tech Companies with Jeff Wald
In this HRchat episode, we hear from Jeff Wald, entrepreneur, investor, board member, best-selling author, keynote speaker, and co-founder of Memory Lane and Bento Engine. Jeff has started and invested in successful HR tech companies around the globe. Tune in to get his tips for HR tech founders looking to raise capital and grow their businesses. Questions for Jeff include: What are some of the challenges and opportunities when it comes to raising money for HR Tech companies in the...
8 Nov 202325min
Students and AI with Jodi McPherson, Work Simplr
The guest this time is Jodi McPherson, Co-Founder / CEO Work Simplr Jodi is an intuitive, dynamic and versatile leader with over 25 years in the ed tech and talent sourcing space, architecting SaaS business models. As CEO of Work Simplr, Jodi has built a new talent sourcing platform with students at the center, for on-demand, fractional paid work. Work SImplr was recently announced as a member of the ASU+GSV Elite 200 for 2022 and a Shark Tank Finalist for 2023. Questions for Jo...
6 Nov 202321min
Office Hygiene with Brian Leafblad, Reckitt Lysol Pro Solutions
In this episode, Bill Bnaham talks with Brian Leafblad, R&D Senior Manager, Global Business Solutions at Reckitt Lysol Pro Solutions. Questions for Brian include: What role does hygiene play in workplace wellness?How have staff expectations around workplace wellness programs evolved following the pandemic?Are clean environments still in the public consciousness? How do leaders still prioritize clean workplaces? How important is disinfection in preventing sick days and absenteeism?St...
3 Nov 202324min
Absence and Disability Management with Ann Kuzee, Telus Health
In this episode of the HRchat show. Bill Banham talks with Ann Kuzee, Vice President Legal, U.S. Absence & Disability Management at Telus Health (formerly LifeWorks and MorningStar Health). Ann started her journey with IEA Training as a student in the CPDM program. After she earned the certification, she later became a contributing consultant on the updating of the curriculum for the entire certification. Today, she serves on the faculty as an instructor of our Foundations in Disability ...
1 Nov 202316min
Social Impact Programs with Ben Sampson, WeHero
Our guest this time is Ben Sampson, co-founder and CEO of WeHero where he works closely with hundreds of companies to help them reach their social impact goals. Ben speaks actively about corporate social responsibility, volunteerism, sustainability, and how companies united with activism drive powerful change. Ben’s past experience includes leading product teams, building startups, and studying sustainable business strategy at Harvard. In his free time, he’s an avid outdoor enthusiast focuse...
31 Okt 202324min
What Separates Top HR Leaders From the Rest with Adam Weber
Our guest this time is Adam Weber, host of the popular HR Superstars Podcast and Chief Evangelist at 15Five. Adam supports and leads thousands of HR professionals through the HR Superstars Community, elevating them to become more strategic leaders. Questions for Adam include: You often mention that HR leaders are under immense pressure, what do you think are some of the causes? What are the expectations of someone initially getting into HR verus what the reality is when they are in the ...
27 Okt 202320min
State of Organizations with Dr. Patrick Simon, McKinsey & Company
Today's guest is Patrick Simon, Senior Partner at McKinsey, the global management consulting firm. Listen as Patrick shares his experiences of working with CEOs and how today's business leaders can tackle the big challenges head-on. Earlier in 2023, McKinsey released a report called State of Organizations and we discuss some of the findings as part of HRchat episode 370. Questions for Patrick include: McKinsey’s State of Organizations report breaks down ten shifts organizations are facin...
25 Okt 202320min
Employee Iris Recognition Tech with Mohammed Murad and Ken Mallin
In this HRchat interview, we consider iris recognition biometric technology available to hold employees accountable and the benefits seen by enterprise organizations. Returning to the show is Mohammed Murad, Vice President, Global Sales and Business Development at Iris ID. For 25+ years, Iris ID has been the leading innovator of advanced iris authentication solutions. We also have Ken Mallin, Sales Manager at TreeRing Workforce Solutions on the show. Ken is a highly strategic sales professi...
20 Okt 202322min
