HRchat Podcast

Pauline James, CEO of Anchor HR, and David Creelman, CEO of Creelman Research, are back as guest hosts to discuss the impact of AI in the Workplace. They are continuing their conversations with AI technology experts, striving to educate and support our community remain abreast of advances and considerations related to AI.

In this episode, they speak with Mark Daley, Chief AI Officer at Western University

Questions for Mark include:

• Impact on Workplace: How do you see AI impacting the future of work?
• Economic Performance: It’s been noted that organizational performance is lagging. Do you believe AI can help close this gap? 
• Implementation: How can companies leverage this technology effectively? What skills are necessary?
• Ethical Considerations: What ethical considerations should those governing this technology keep in mind when implementing AI technologies?
• Societal Impact: How can organizations support this moment in history as proactive and healthy contributors to improving society?

 About Mark Daley 

Mark Daley, Chief AI Officer at Western University and a Professor in the Department of Computer Science with cross-appointments in five other departments, The Rotman Institute of Philosophy, and The Western Institute for Neuroscience. He is also a faculty affiliate of Toronto's Vector Institute for Artificial Intelligence.

 Mark was named in the Maclean's magazine "Power List 2024" of the top 100 Canadians shaping the country and in Constellation Research's AI150, a list of top 150 top global executives leading AI transformation efforts.
 
Mark has previously served as the Vice-President (Research) at the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research(CIFAR), and Chief Digital Information Officer, Special Advisor to the President, and Associate Vice-President (Research) at Western. Mark is the past chair of Compute Ontario and serves on a number of other boards.

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Ever wondered how an opera and punk rock singer becomes a leading voice in HR? Liz Ryan, CEO and founder of Human Workplace, shares her incredible journey with HRchat host, Bill Banham.

From stage lights to boardrooms, Liz has passionately advocated for transforming workplaces into environments where energy and collaboration thrive. Despite initial skepticism, her mission to humanize work has resonated with professionals worldwide, earning her a top influencer spot on LinkedIn.

Liz's unique perspective on lifting up the human spirit within companies is a testament to her innovative approach in the HR world.

Join us as we uncover practical strategies for revolutionizing company culture with Liz Ryan. Learn the importance of hiring a diverse workforce, fostering an atmosphere where every employee feels empowered to share their ideas, and championing a culture of trust.

By aligning personal and business visions with the CEO, says Liz, HR leaders can create a collaborative, innovative, and desirable workplace. We also explore how to enhance recruitment processes, onboarding, and leadership communication to build an inclusive environment that energizes everyone involved.

Don't miss this insightful conversation on transforming organizational culture with one of HR's most influential voices!



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The guest this time is Nadia Alaee, Sr Director, HRBP at Deel. Nadia Alaee leads the global HR Business Partnership team at Deel. She and her team develop deep partnerships with Deel’s leaders to support, engage and grow their teams. She partners closely with stakeholders across the organization and the People Team to ensure team members have the best experience from onboarding and through their tenure at Deel. Nadia has worked at tech companies including YouTube and Liftoff Mobile, but found her niche in the startup space, where she can build and scale organizations from zero to a hundred.

Questions for Nadia include:

• We’ve learned by now that remote work isn’t a fleeting fad, and 30% of new companies are fully remote. Tell us about how Deel has scaled as a remote company. What tools are required to grow a company across 150+ countries?
• Studies show that 40% of remote workers feel disconnected from their colleagues. How do HR leaders combat this to make employees feel included and meaningfully connected?
• How should HR leaders create a strong company culture when they have distributed teams? What tools do you use to make sure employee engagement is strong?
• What adages or HR principles need to be challenged? What ideas should replace them instead?
• As the nature of work continues to become more global – what other tips and tricks should HR leaders be aware of? What tools or products help you “hack” your to do list?

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Implementing a smart and fair vehicle reimbursement program needs careful consideration of numerous factors, including tax implications, employee fairness, and administrative efficiency. By understanding the challenges and leveraging reliable technology solutions, companies can create a more cost-effective and compliant vehicle reimbursement program.

In this HRchat episode, we consider some best practices for running an efficient vehicle reimbursement program at work and why it helps keep employees happy and engaged.

For HR leaders, a key motivator is ensuring that the vehicle programs are fair and equitable. This includes providing reimbursements that are competitive within industry standards and sufficiently cover the expenses incurred by employees on the road.

Bill's guest is Lindsay Clayborne, Director of People and Culture at Cardata, a fully-managed vehicle reimbursement solution for businesses whose employees use their personal cars for work.

Questions for Lindsay include:

• What is the type of company culture you strive to build and maintain at Cardata?
• What are some of the HR challenges when it comes to leading and supporting the often very distributed teams at Cardata?
• Problems with many current vehicle programs include significant and unnecessary tax waste, misunderstood program rules, lack of alignment with employee needs, and IRS audit risks. Can you tell us more?
• Can we dive into how a vehicle reimbursement partner can help set up a successful and fair reimbursement program? How can a partner like Cardata bring best practices to an organization that’s launching a new program?

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Event season is in full swing! While Bill Banham will be in Las Vegas next week for the HR Technology Conference and Expo, Chris Bjorling will be in Westlake Village, California for the Talent Management Summit by the Marcus Evans Group. 

In this special episode of the HRchat pod, Chris and Bill preview the Talent Management Summit happening September 23 and 24 at the Four Seasons Hotel. 

The summit is an invitation-only event bringing talent management execs, suppliers, and solution providers together. It features presentations, interactive roundtables, one-on-one meetings, and lots of networking.

Key topics at this year's summit include:

• Leadership and Change Management
• Tech in Talent Management
• Championing Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
• Designing a Winning Employee Experience
• Winning the Talent War
• Future-Proofing Your Workforce

Speakers include Chel Stewart, Senior HR Director at Comcast Cable, Jamie Librot, Global Head, Executive Talent Management, AWM at JPMorgan Chase & Co and Chris Wortmann Senior Director, Talent Management Cubic Corporation.


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Ever wondered how your commute could help save the planet? Join us as we explore the power of green employee benefits. Bill Banham sits down with Tom Baker, Partnership Manager at Octopus Electric Vehicles, who reveals how salary sacrifice schemes can make sustainable commuting more accessible and affordable.

Learn about the staggering impact of transportation on UK emissions and discover how your company can reduce its carbon footprint by embracing greener transportation options.

Employee expectations are changing, with a growing demand for climate-conscious employers. Our conversation centers on how businesses are integrating green benefits like sustainable transport solutions and green pensions to attract and retain eco-minded talent.

Tom provides a deep dive into the innovative initiatives at Octopus Electric Vehicles; highlighting how businesses and individuals can partner with them to support a greener future. 

Whether you're an HR manager juggling various employee requests or a business leader committed to meeting environmental goals, this episode offers actionable insights and inspiration for promoting sustainability through impactful employee benefits.

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Can workplace culture be the key to unlocking true diversity and inclusion? Join guest host Bob Goodwin as he sits down with Johnny C. Taylor Jr., CEO and President of SHRM, to uncover the rationale behind SHRM's much-talked-about shift from DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) to I&D (Inclusion and Diversity). Together, they delve into the heart of what it means to foster inclusion and embrace a broad definition of diversity, all while maintaining an unwavering commitment to equity. Johnny also introduces SHRM's "One Million Civil Conversations" initiative, designed to promote respectful dialogue in the workplace, tackling the societal challenge of assuming good intentions and the necessity of training for a more inclusive environment.

Explore the pivotal role of workplace culture in championing diversity with insights from our conversation on leadership, decision-making, and cultural alignment. Johnny shares how leaders can set the tone for an inclusive environment where diverse viewpoints are celebrated and respected, navigating the complexities that a diverse workforce presents. We discuss the principles of challenging, deciding, and committing to ideas, emphasizing the importance of unity and alignment, especially in a slowing job market. This episode is essential for anyone interested in the evolving dynamics of workplace civility and culture.


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Candidiates are getting increasingly jaded with poor recruitment experiences. Long wait times to schedule, ghosting, and a lack of communication are placing a bigger burden on candidates than in previous years. 

In this HRchat conversation, we focus on the candidate experience and tech to streamline and simplify interview scheduling.

Joining Bill on the show is Adam Bird, CEO of Cronofy, an entrepreneur, software developer, and architect with a passion for using technology to solve business problems. Cronofy is an enterprise-ready scheduling platform used by 10,000s of companies around the world to power their scheduling.

Listen as Adam shares the secrets to creating a more seamless candidate experience and mastering the art of interview scheduling. 

Drawing from Cronofy's comprehensive Candidate Expectations Report, Adam reveals statistics that underscore the need for a technological overhaul in recruitment processes. Learn actionable strategies to improve time-to-interview, even amidst economic pressures and layoffs.

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Can leadership lessons from popular media transform your approach to talent management? Discover the answer as we sit down with Sy Islam, PhD, Head of Research at Kaizen Human Capital and Beth Messich, Principal & Founder at Beth Messich Coaching and Consulting LLC, two remarkable pros on stage at OrgDev24 in Atlanta next month.

Sy brings a fresh perspective by integrating insights from TV shows and movies into leadership development, while Beth shares her expertise in executive coaching and creating robust internal leadership pipelines.

Tune in to learn why OrgDev24, along with the Association for Talent Development (ATD), stands out as a must-attend event for professionals eager for interactive, real-time problem-solving and networking.

About OrgDev

OrgDev24, a key event for professionals dedicated to organizational development, is happening in Atlanta on October 7-9. Learn more and get your tickets: orgdev.td.org

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In HRchat episode 742, we consider the business case for caring about culture.

The guest this time is Becky Norman, Managing Editor of online HR and L&D publications HRZone and TrainingZone. 

Becky is also the co-creator of CulturePioneers, a campaign launched in 2020 by HRZone to inspire, empower, and celebrate organizations committed to building thriving workplace cultures. The campaign offers guidance and direction on tricky culture topics, while also shining a light on those creating exceptional, people-first organizations through its awards program.

Published today, the report identifies modern workplace culture trends including how women’s reproductive health is being taken seriously, igniting career curiosity, smart flexibility, and board-level buy-in for inclusion strategies.

Questions for Becky include:

• We're talking about culture today. What work cultures/leaders have inspired you in your career?
• You’ve just published a report on modern workplace culture trends. What are the trends and how did you identify these commonalities among people-focused organizations?
• Going a bit deeper into the third trend of smart flexibility…We’re four years on from the pandemic shifting the nature of how we work and yet many organizations are still struggling to find the right hybrid/on-site/remote framework that works for both the business and its people. How can this be remedied? Thoughts on the right to ask for compressed hours/4-day workweek?
• From this research and the awards program, you’ve seen how 240 different organizations are striving to create a better culture for both the business and its people. Can you share a few inspiring examples that stood out for you?
• For those starting out on a culture change journey, or not seeing good results from existing efforts, are there any lessons that can be taken from your Culturepioneers cohort?

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