
Exploring Employment Law and Regulatory Changes with Chris Ceplenski and Susan Brodeur, BLR
In HRchat episode 420, we focus on employment law, ways to save time and effort researching regulatory changes, and resources for hot topics such as DEI. Bill Banham is joined by Chris Ceplenski, Senior Content Manager, and Susan Brodeur, Director, Partnership Solutions at BLR. Questions Include: Can you explain the traditional time investments and obstacles faced by HR teams when researching regulation changes?What are some of the key legal/compliance issues to consider when creating...
7 Apr 202229min

SHRM Talent Conference Preview with Emily M. Dickens
Attracting and retaining your employees has never been as tough as it is right now. Workforce shortages resulting from Covid and the Great Resignation have impacted operations at companies, large and small, across the globe. From April 10th through to April 13th, the SHRM Talent Conference and Expo will bring HR pros and leaders together to strategize and demonstrate new ways to compete in a very competitive labor market. Our guest today is Emily M. Dickens, Chief of Staff, Head of Govern...
5 Apr 202222min

Leveraging People Analytics with Dr. Tyrone Smith Jr.
Our guest this time is Dr. Tyrone Smith Jr., Global Head of People Analytics & Insights at Udemy. Tyrone is responsible for designing and scaling Udemy's first-ever People Analytics function from the ground up. He leads the Global people data and talent management strategy development while partnering with business leaders to drive strategic initiatives to include but not limited to employee sentiment, strategic workforce planning, talent selection, development and performance assessments...
1 Apr 202224min

The Psychology of Recruiting with Margarida Rafael, Workzinga
In this HRchat episode, we delve into the psychology of hiring. Listen as Bill's guest offers an analysis of company culture fit and its positive impact on employees - such as levels of productivity or creativity Our guest today is Margarida Rafael. Margarida is originally from Lisbon, Portugal. She moved to Chicago to get her masters and doctorate degrees in clinical psychology. Her clinical experience in administration and development of a variety of psychological tests culminated in a full...
31 Mars 202224min

Creating Better Places to Work with Joe Du Bey, Eden Workplace
When it comes to achieving your HR and business goals, there are lots of things that can stand in the way. Inefficient processes, piles of paperwork, unreliable partners; when you’re bogged down in chaos - it’s easy to lose sight of your goals. Bill's guest today says he and his team are breaking down those barriers by building the tools and solutions that empower organizations to see goals through to the end. In this HRchat, Bill talks with Joe Du Bey, CEO at Eden Workplace, a company...
29 Mars 202226min

Personalized Coaching with Yannis Niebelschütz, CoachHub
If you want to keep your best people, the chances are you need to demonstrate that you're investing in their professional development. That's no easy feat in a world that's moving at rapid rates to part or fully remote in a post-pandemic world of work! In this HRchat episode, we hear from Yannis Niebelschütz, Founder & Managing Director at CoachHub, a global talent development platform that enables organizations to create a personalized, measurable and scalable coaching program for the e...
25 Mars 202220min

Employee Rewards Trends with Jennifer Strauel, arrivia
Businesses across the US, Canada, UK, and elsewhere are scrambling to increase their workforce as they face historic labor shortages. As employees' attitudes have changed as a result of the pandemic, they're looking for opportunities that provide more flexibility and value. And because the choice remains firmly with the candidate, this means companies have to change their rewards structures, as well. In this HRchat episode, we discuss ways that HR teams and leaders can help attract stro...
24 Mars 202224min

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 Mars 202220min






















