In episode 638 of the HRchat Podcast, I talk with Sam Beiler, CEO and Co-Founder at Boostpoint, a top Social Media and SMS marketing platform built for talent acquisition teams. The Boost team is on a mission to empower users to create a workplace where everybody thrives. Combining technology, the power of social media, and innovative […]
Tara Ataya: How Hootsuite Handles DEI
Building a culture of inclusion and belonging involves top-down leadership and grassroots efforts. In HRchat episode 635, I talk with Tara Ataya, Chief People and Diversity Officer at Hootsuite about ways people leaders can better collaborate with senior leadership to integrate DEI principles into the overall organizational strategy, while empowering employees at all levels to […]
When You Sense Unconscious Bias, Decide Between “Peeve” or “Leave”
One of the most effective ways to determine how to respond to any sensed unconscious bias or microaggression towards you is to use your internal GPS. I call this examining the Peeve or Leave question. The Peeve or Leave question should always be your first step in navigating unconscious bias in the workplace — or any […]
Kul Mahay: Culture in the Police
Culture in the police force, from top to bottom, has once again made its way into the spotlight. Recent revelations have accused police officers of mishandling body-worn video in over 150 incidents, including switching off cameras and sharing footage on WhatsApp. Meanwhile, more than 100 officers have voluntarily surrendered their permits to carry firearms on […]
Daniel Altman: 2024 Labor Market Predictions
My HRchat Podcast guest this time is Daniel Altman PhD, Chief Economist at Instawork. Dan leads Instawork’s Economic Research Division and is an expert on local labor markets, especially for in-person hourly work. After completing his doctorate in economics at Harvard, he wrote commentary on the staffs of The New York Times and The Economist, […]
Event Review: DisruptHR Vaughan
An Exciting Night of HR Innovation at DisruptHR Vaughan Last night, I had the pleasure of representing the HR Gazette at DisruptHR Vaughan. The third Vaughan edition of the chapter event series was another successful occasion of inspiration and collaboration. The Vaughan chapter events are a great example of what Disrupt should be; a forum […]
Microlearning & Social Learning: An Answer to Organizational Growth
Over the last several years, the corporate learning scene has been transformed by two fresh ideas that are shaking up old practices. Business leaders who keep their eyes on the future are stepping away from traditional methods like extensive web-based videos and PowerPoints, choosing instead snappier and more engaging alternatives. And they’re crafting material that […]
Dave Ulrich: Exploring the Future of HR
Dave Ulrich Discusses Employee Experience, Personalization and the Impact of AI In episode 612 of the HRchat podcast, renowned HR thought leader Dave Ulrich shares his insights on the evolving landscape of employee experience, the importance of personalization, and the impending influence of generative AI and deep language models within HR functions. As the HR […]
Missed Lives Behind Closed Doors
Have you noticed how children possess a certain gem that makes them brilliant, daring, and loving? How are these magnificent beings eventually turning into ordinary, dull, selfish adults far from the aspirations of the past? You, why do you become like this today? Imagine a palace with many rooms. Think that this palace is you, […]
Nellie Wartoft: Social Learning and Hitting Your Goals
In episode 607 of the HRchat Podcast, I talk with with Nellie Wartoft, CEO & Founder at Tigerhall. Nellie’s passion for social mobility and her dedication to providing learning opportunities for professionals worldwide has driven the success of Tigerhall, a social learning platform disrupting traditional methods of training employees. Social learning platforms like Tigerhall can […]