Organizations that routinely undergo periods of high-volume hiring experience unique challenges. In this interview, Ajay Patel, Talent Acquisition Strategy Architect at Peoplefluent, explores how companies can balance technological solutions with the human element to secure quality hires quickly. He also explores the role of assessments in managing sheer volume of applications and becoming more proactive in the hiring process.

When it comes to management, what does it mean to be a good coach? In this podcast, Michael Bungay Stanier of Box of Crayons shares his unique definition of Great Work, and the role that strong coaching skills play in helping our organizations achieve Great Work. He also discusses how to turn coaching into a positive experience, and provides insight into some of the pitfalls of giving advice.

How does the number one company on the Fortune 500 list use people analytics to make talent decisions? Gustavo Canton, Senior Director of Research, Global People Analytics at Walmart, Inc shares how the people analytics function was built at Walmart. His function allows executives to make quick data-driven decisions and his team is continuously innovating especially around the ability to connect social media data for real-time insights into the associate experience.

Organizations are embracing the concept of flexible work, meaning that virtual or remote employees are a normal part of today's workforce. This means that teams must make both meetings and time between meetings as productive as possible. Jo Moore and George Brough share strategies for engaging virtual workers both professionally and personally in this latest episode of Nine To Thrive HR.

In this podcast, Dr. Steven Hunt of SAP shares what he believes is the real reason we assume people fear change. He also discusses the role disruptive technology should have in HR strategy, and why we shouldn't tolerate bad managers.

Trying to create learning content from the ground up relies on a coordinated and collaborative effort. But more than that it requires a thoughtful strategy for engaging the learner. Listen as Dr. Greg Ketchum, frequent collaborator with HCI, describes his philosophy for making the most out of the expertise residing within your organization.

Have you ever wondered why the best laid talent management plans often go awry? Perhaps it is because the talent strategy is built on a foundation of shifting sands. Jeff Gross, CEO of MyPeoplePlan, sheds some light on the subject of workforce planning and how a measured examination of the workforce needs will lead to more stable business results in the long run.

What is Cognitive HR? In today's era of artificial intelligence and machine learning, technology pioneers like IBM are leveraging inventions like Watson to help organizations make better talent decisions. In this podcast, Dan Mayville of IBM discusses what we can learn from Watson about talent strategy and how HR can use analytics to become a strategic partner in the business.

Recruiting can be especially challenging for organizations that are not household names. In this podcast, Alina Karle of Axis Communications shares innovative ways that organizations can achieve brand awareness. She also discusses the importance of quality of hire, and shares strategies for improving quality of hire through better recruitment processes.

Are you a good listener? Listening skills are just as important in the business world as they are in our personal lives. David Zinger, expert on employee engagement, discusses his definition of engagement and explores how organizations must become better listeners in order to truly increase engagement. He also shares the importance of creating a safe environment for employees to express dissatisfaction in order to improve the company.