In episode 144 of the HRchat show, Aaron Barth talks about how merging scientific research, instructional design, and creative arts can translate knowledge into high-impact thinking solutions to improve HR processes.

Dr Barth is a strategic learning expert, an innovator in the field of instructional design, and a thought leader in applying the science of human reasoning to the workplace.

Passionate about people, Aaron frequently speaks on the power that a scientific mindset can have to transform organizations, accelerate employee learning and improve employee and customer engagement.

Dr Barth will be speaking at the InnovateWork Peel summit on March 3 at Square One in Mississauga. Check out the agenda and get tickets here.




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In this episode of the HRchat show, Bill Banham chats with Josh Levine, speaker and Consultant at Great Mondays about ways to mix up HR and related events to present content in new and fun ways.

Josh is author of Great Mondays: How to Design a Company Culture Employees Love. He has been featured on Forbes, Marketplace and many more awesome places!





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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 People and Organization Into Sync'. Presenting at Hacking HR's HR Innovation and Future of Work Global Online Conference and Workshop on March 3 – 6, Cecile will be addressing the topic of 'Building a People-Centric HR'.





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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.






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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.





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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.





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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.





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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.




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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.





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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 profile tech companies.

Xref is a sponsor of the Toronto Recruiters Conference and InnovateWork Summit on Nov 26. 


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