How the Pandemic Shook Up the HR Function w/ Pauline James, Anchor HR
In HRchat episode 280 we talk about how the goals and operations of HR departments changed as a result of the pandemic. We'll also look at ways working from home caused challenges to hiring and onboarding processes. Bill's guest this time is Pauline James, Founder and CEO of Anchor HR Services, a firm on a mission to help organizations with implementing the solutions required to drive a great employee experience and business results during changing times. Listen and get Pauline's take ...
15 Apr 202120min
Creating and Maintaining a Company Culture That Rocks w/ Jim Knight, Knight Speaker
In this HRchat episode, we consider how to create and maintain a company culture that rocks. Bill's guest this time is Jim Knight, keynote speaker, facilitator, Founder at Knight Speaker, and influencer in the culture space. A training and development veteran of 30+ years, Jim facilitates on a variety of topics, including amping up organizational culture, world-class differentiated service, building rock star teams and leadership. Along with his business partner, Brant Menswar, Jim hosts a...
13 Apr 202127min
Data Security and Ways HR Can Mitigate Risks w/ Wesley Mullins, deepwatch
Data integration and the future of the cloud is a critical cybersecurity conversation HR and leaders need to have. According to Gartner, by 2024, 30% of digital businesses will mandate DNA storage trials, addressing the exponential growth of data poised to overwhelm existing storage technology. People are collecting exponential amounts of data, significantly more than ever collected before. With an increase in security perimeters transitioning to a borderless enterprise model, the security ...
9 Apr 202121min
How the Pandemic Forced HR Tech Vendors to Adapt w/ Ray Wang, Constellation Research
In HRchat episode 277, we consider a software insider’s point of view on how to get from concept to commercialization. Listen too, as we consider how has the pandemic has forced tech vendors, vying to get business with enterprise-level clients, to adapt. Bill's guest this time is Ray Wang, Principal Analyst & Founder at Constellation Research. Ray is a keynote speaker, research analyst, futurist, and industry commentator. Ray has appeared in media outlets such as the Wall Street Journa...
8 Apr 202114min
Giving Employees Access to Critical Workplace Learning w/ Alexandra Connell, Pluma
Businesses can’t afford to put capability building on hold during the pandemic. Whether the effort is reskilling at the business-unit level or a company-wide aspirational transformation, companies can’t just hit the pause button on critical workplace learning. Digital and virtual learning programs were already on the rise before COVID-19 struck, and, as a result of Covid restrictions, we've seen a big jump in the adoption of e-learning programs. Beyond tactical steps, there are strategic me...
6 Apr 202125min
How to Have More Fun at Work w/ Gary Ware, Breakthrough Play
In this lighthearted HRchat episode, we embrace the essence of April Fool's Day by having some fun and talking about the power of play in the workplace. Our guest is Gary Ware, TEDx Speaker, Facilitator, Coach, and Founder at Breakthrough Play. Gary Ware is a self-proclaimed creativity catalyst helping people reach their potential using the power of play. A sought-after facilitator, TEDx speaker, and Founder of Breakthrough Play, Gary combines his passion for improv theatre with over a deca...
1 Apr 202121min
Leading with Love w/ Laila Tarraf, Allbirds
In HRchat 274, we talk about learning leadership lessons through adversity and how to tap into your “firm yet kind” side. Bill's guest this time is Laila Tarraf, Chief People Officer at Allbirds, a global footwear and apparel brand on a mission to show the fashion industry why it needs to focus less on flash and more on thoughtfulness. In addition to being CPO at AllBirds, Leila is a trusted advisor to entrepreneurs and investors, a regular guest lecturer at Berkeley Law School, and ...
30 Mars 202127min
What You Need to Know About Job Descriptions and the Pandemic w/ Don Berman, JDXpert
The pandemic has forced most of us to work differently. HR leaders and hiring managers had to pivot and adjust to the new norms and, as part of that, switch up how they design job descriptions to reflect the changes in working conditions, essential functions, physical demands, and the expectations of candidates. In this HRchat, we hear from Don Berman, Co-Founder and VP of Sales, Marketing, and Partners at JDXpert, the web-based solution that allows users to bring structure and efficiencies ...
26 Mars 202120min
