🎙️ HR Debatable

Are HR departments lagging in the AI race? Is fear the real culprit behind tech underutilization? And if onboarding can't be done right, should it be scrapped? 

These are the hot topics we're unpacking in this episode of HR Debatable, where HR experts Ricardo Cuellar, Chief People Officer and Consultant at HR Uncensored Newsletter, and Jessie Schofer, Founder of Stakkd, lock horns. As always, guiding us through this thrilling debate is Neelie Verlinden, HR Influencer and Future of Work Expert. 

Buckle up, HR pros—this is one discussion you won't want to miss!

Are managers the true captains of performance management, or should HR hold the reins? Are performance improvement plans actually improving performance or are they really a final nail in the coffin? And should top performers play the job-hopping game to secure the big bucks? 

Tune in to the latest episode of HR Debatable where Vicky Skretowski, Founder & Director of Agile HR, and Christine Lutz, Co-Founder of great2know, engage in a spirited debate on these hot topics. Moderated by Neelie Verlinden, HR Influencer & Future of Work Expert, this episode is sure to stir the pot and leave you questioning conventional HR wisdom.

Is the traditional concept of HR outdated, and should we be embracing the term "People & Culture" instead? Can a company truly prosper if its People team is struggling? Are formal HR qualifications becoming obsolete in favor of practical experience and a desire for growth? 

Joining us to explore these provocative statements are Sandra Solomon, Director of HR at Sheraton Stockholm Hotel, and Marjaana Murtomaa, a seasoned Company and People Operations Consultant. Guiding the conversation is our moderator, Neelie Verlinden, an HR influencer and Future of Work expert. Get ready for a compelling discussion that challenges conventional wisdom and offers fresh perspectives on the future of HR!

Have you ever wondered if influencing is the secret sauce every HR professional needs today? Or pondered how ready companies are to embrace an ageing workforce by 2025? And what about HR's reputation—does it truly reflect how HR professionals view people, or is there more to the story?

Join us to explore these thought-provoking topics with our two esteemed guests: Fay Wallis, Career Coach and Founder of Bright Sky Career Coaching, and Arzo Nadi, CEO and Founder of AILovesHR. As always, guiding us through this engaging discussion is our moderator, Neelie Verlinden, HR influencer and Future of Work Expert.

Tune in as we debate these statements: 

• "Influencing is essential for HR professionals today"
•  "2025: Companies embrace aging workforce" 
• "HR's bad reputation reflects how HR views people."

Let's uncover insights and challenge assumptions about the evolving landscape of HR!

Is cultural fit more important than technical skills when it comes to campus recruitment? Could 2025 be the year early career hiring surpasses traditional campus recruitment? And, should recruiters shift their focus from merely filling vacancies to ensuring long-term employee retention?

Welcome to this episode of HR Debatable, where we dive deep into these pressing questions shaping the future of recruitment. Join us as we explore these fascinating topics with our esteemed speakers: Bram van Bokhoven, a Freelance Corporate Recruiter with extensive experience in talent acquisition, and Francois Gauthier, the Director of Talent Acquisition, Mobility & Campus at Ubisoft. Guiding our discussion is our insightful moderator, Neelie Verlinden, an HR influencer and Future of Work Expert.

Get ready for a thought-provoking debate that challenges conventional wisdom and offers fresh perspectives on the evolving landscape of recruitment.

In this episode of HR Debatable, we dive into the complexities of Learning and Development (L&D) with three provocative statements that challenge the status quo. Our distinguished guests will debate on the following statements:

1. "L&D programs without recognition and rewards are a waste of time"
2. "In 2024, L&D leaders will demonstrate the ROI of employee development and be held accountable to business objectives"
3. "In today’s ever-changing business environment, traditional L&D can’t keep up - Learning in the Flow of Work can"

Joining us for this riveting discussion are two industry titans: Debora Gallo, VP of Talent Development at Mews, and Aleks Tosovic, Head of Learning, Organizational Development & PMO at SThree. Guiding us through these debates is our esteemed moderator, Neelie Verlinden, an HR influencer and Future of Work expert.

Join us in this insightful episode of "Onboarding Unpacked" as we delve into the intricacies of effective employee onboarding. Discover why AI and automation are crucial for streamlining the onboarding process, but why they should complement, not replace, the human touch. We'll explore how these technologies can break down barriers and foster relationship-building, much like the early stages of a lasting relationship.

We'll also discuss why hiring managers, not HR, should spearhead the onboarding process. Learn about the importance of collaborative onboarding teams, and how a multifaceted approach ensures a smoother transition for new hires. By drawing parallels with recruitment practices, we emphasize the power of teamwork in achieving onboarding success.

Finally, we'll tackle the challenges of remote onboarding and the benefits of 'on the job' learning. Understand why pushing new employees too fast can backfire, and how gradual, hands-on experience can lead to more confident and capable team members. Tune in for practical tips, expert insights, and strategies to optimize your onboarding process in today's dynamic work environment.

Our esteemed panel consists of Christian Harpelund, Business Psychologist, Onboarding Specialist & CEO at Introdus AND Nick V., Founder of Skills for Scale.

LET THE DEBATES BEGIN

What happens when the HR world faces an exodus, and nobody seems to care? How can we rethink traditional approaches to designing people experiences in the workplace? And should compensation be tied to the work people do rather than where they live?

Welcome to another episode of HR Debatable, where we dive deep into the most pressing and provocative issues in the world of Human Resources. Today, we're tackling three hot-button topics that are reshaping the HR landscape.

Joining us for this compelling discussion are two distinguished guests: Kim Rohrer, Co-Founder of PeakHR, and Luke O'Mahoney, Founder of Sapienˣ. Guiding us through this debate is our moderator, Neelie Verlinden, an HR influencer and Future of Work Expert.

Together, we'll explore whether there truly is an HR exodus happening, how we should approach people experience (PX) design by thinking Minimum Viable Experience (MVE) rather than Minimum Viable Product (MVP), and the contentious issue of location-based pay.

Stay tuned as we dive into these critical topics and uncover different perspectives that may just change the way you think about HR.

In this episode we unpack the misunderstandings about employer branding, and discuss the challenges of creating a unique brand and the impact of AI on employer branding.

Employer branding is nothing without Employee Advocacy
Our panelists discuss how all of your employer branding efforts may be in vain if your employees aren’t actively participating in spreading the word. 

The Challenge of Standing Out
Inspired by Kat Kibben's 2022 article, we tackle the issue of generic employer branding. Many companies use the same language and visuals, failing to differentiate themselves. Authenticity and uniqueness are essential for a standout employer brand.

AI's Impact on Employer Branding
AI is transforming employer branding by creating targeted, personalized campaigns. In 2024, integrating AI will be key for delivering accurate, customized feedback while maintaining an authentic human touch.

In this thought-provoking episode of HR Debatable, we delve into the heart of the human resources industry, tackling the elephant in the room: is the HR function its own worst enemy?

With the expertise of former Heads of People and current tech pioneers Kimberly Burns and Careen Redman-Matthews, along with the astute moderation of Future of Work expert Neelie Verlinden, we're set to unravel the complexities of "HR for HR"—a topic that's not only central to our guests' current mission with their HR for HR app, humaneer, but also a passion point for our moderator.

Statements debated:

1. "The burnout crisis in HR is caused by... HR"
2. "There is no HR for HR"
3. "HR Upskilling isn’t going anywhere because HR is too busy"