Building People-Centric HR w/ Cecile Alper-Leroux, Ultimate Software
In this HRchat episode, Bill Banham talks with Ultimate Software’s Cecile Alper-Leroux about how HR can develop more people-centric processes for the 2020s. As VP of Human Capital Management Innovation at Ultimate Software, Cecile is focused on the delivery of people-focused HCM technology-based solutions and services. She is an economic anthropologist, a frequent speaker on a wide range of global industry trends, and author of books such as 'From Dissonance to Resonance: Bringing Your Peo...
27 Jan 202022min
Better Ways to Find Top Talent and Improving Engagement with Hiring Managers w/ Kim Benedict, TalentMinded
In this episode of the HRchat show, we consider ways recruiters and HR pros can work together to improve hiring manager engagement. Our guest is Kim Benedict. As the CEO of TalentMinded, a subscription-based, full-service talent acquisition company, Kim’s mission is to help companies meet their business goals by improving their approach to acquiring the right talent. We do our best to ensure editorial objectivity. The views and ideas shared by our guests and sponsors are entirely ind...
21 Jan 202023min
Brand, Culture and HR Tech w/ Sylvia Flores, Espresa
In this episode of the HRchat show, we hear from Sylvia Flores, Head of Brand and Culture at Espresa, a firm helping to define and ignite the HR tech space to disrupt culture for good. Sylvia is a creative entrepreneur with a passion for the written word and people. With two decades in marketing and advertising, Sylvia has worked with a broad range of companies, including Intel, Microsoft, IGN Entertainment, Activision, Blizzard, Walmart and Apple. We do our best to ensure editorial ...
14 Jan 202019min
Employee Communication and Engaging Remote Workers w/ Robyn Hannah, Dynamic Signal
In this episode, we consider ways to leverage technologies to engage employees and better communicate with remote workers. Our guest is Robyn Hannah, Senior Director of Global Communications at Dynamic Signal. Dynamic Signal is an employee communication and engagement platform, connecting business leaders with employees. We do our best to ensure editorial objectivity. The views and ideas shared by our guests and sponsors are entirely independent of The HR Gazette, HRchat Podcast and I...
7 Jan 202031min
Company Culture and Empowering Small Business Owners w/ Joshua Siegal, Wave
In this HRchat interview, we'll be considering empowering small business owners to aid the day-to-day work of all employees. Our guest is Josh Siegal VP, Organizational Effectiveness at Wave. Wave is a Toronto-based technology company offering accounting software. At Wave, Josh leads all things around learning, professional development and talent acquisition. We do our best to ensure editorial objectivity. The views and ideas shared by our guests and sponsors are entirely i...
10 Dec 201914min
Navigating Change: The Role of Org Design w/ Sebastiaan Bos, Nakisa
In this episode, we consider the role of org design. Our guest is Sebastiaan Bos. As head of product management at Nakisa Hanelly, an organizational design solution for HR and Business leaders, Sebastiaan leads product development to define, design, and implement the product vision and strategy. As the executive solutions architect, Sebastiaan is focused on understanding the functional and business requirements of a company by bridging the gaps between technology, process, and solution. ...
3 Dec 201916min
Employment Law and the Role of HR w/ Stuart Rudner, Rudner Law
In this episode, we'll consider the legal rights and obligations of employers, how to stay compliant and ways to minimize the risk of claims. Stuart Rudner is a senior lawyer, mediator, arbitrator, and founder of Rudner Law. Stuart will be a speaker and panelist at the Hacking HR Toronto Forum on November 29th. We do our best to ensure editorial objectivity. The views and ideas shared by our guests and sponsors are entirely independent of The HR Gazette, HRchat Podcast and Iceni Media...
28 Nov 201924min
How Reference Checks Work w/ Derek Smith, Xref
In this episode of the HRchat show we hear from Derek Smith, General Manager at Xref North America about the evolution of background checks. Xref is an automated reference checking platform that enables fast, data-driven hiring decisions. The mobile-friendly solution brings ease, security, and value to the referencing process. Derek leads the company’s operations across Canada and the United States. He has an extensive background in sales, marketing and leadership roles in high prof...
22 Nov 201912min
