We're Only Human

Today's workplace is more flexible and fluid than ever before. In some cases, jobs are too broad, vague, and slow-moving to account for the speed of business. That's why skills have become more important than ever before not just as a measurement of capability but as a source of data for hiring and compensation. In this interview with labor market intelligence expert Cary Sparrow, Ben and Cary talk about how skills are the new currency of the business and how to use this data as an employer to make better, more informed decisions. To learn more about Cary Sparrow please visit: www.greenwich.hr

We hear all the time that HR needs to be more financially minded. It's too soft. The problem is when Ben asks audiences how many get into HR because they like ROI, numbers, and data, two hands go up. The rest got into it because of the people. In this interview, Ben speaks with Steve Watson who is a combination of CFO and CHRO, bringing a unique perspective to the conversation on how HR can be more business-oriented and bridge the gap for finance on how to support the people side of the business through better benefits administration and data analysis. To learn more about Steve Watson please visit TrendBreakers.com or connect with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steve-watson-cpa .

Thousands of students are graduating every day with a lack of understanding of the basics of how to interact professionally at work. Everything from etiquette to basic resume preparation is missing from the educational curriculum, so how can we solve this problem? In this episode Ben speaks with John Nykolaiszyn, the Director of the Office of Business Career Management for Florida International University. John is working with the university to experiment with radical changes to the educational institution's approach to student preparation, and early results are positive. Listen in to learn more about how this approach is changing the lives of students and graduates for the better. To learn more about John Nykolaiszyn please e-mail: [email protected] or connect with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jnykolai

Employers have increased their focus on measurement in recent years with a 4x growth in the number of companies with an HR analytics team. Why this relatively sudden change, and what can it tell us? In this episode, Ben interviews Matt Jackson, VP Client Solutions at Thomsons Online Benefits about new research the company has done on analytics and data usage within HR. The conversation includes practical insights into how HR teams can get started with data as well as what it takes to build or buy your first analytics subject matter expert. To learn more about Thomsons visit https://www.thomsons.com/

Recently Ben had the opportunity to attend Oracle Open World and speak with some amazing HR leaders at companies doing business across the globe. This is one of the interviews from that event. Ben interviews Jim Rhodes, VP of HR Information Systems at Emerson Electric, a firm with a global workforce of more than 75,000. The conversation explores how to build a business case for HCM technologies, what it takes to create a strong selection team, and more. 

This episode is sponsored by PeopleStrategy.

Today, almost every company has workers that are either remote, telecommuting, or virtual. There is incredible value in this for businesses and for workers, but the challenge comes in engaging these people that you rarely (if ever) see face to face. 

In today's conversation, Ben interviews Beth Hearn, an HR leader with PeopleStrategy who has a variety of experience working at technology firms with remote staff. She shares a great set of ideas, from the simple ways to say you care (think templates and employee gifts) to the more challenging (and more valuable) methods like culture books that capture the key moments in time for your people. 

If you want to connect with Beth, check her out on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bethhearn/

This episode is sponsored by PeopleStrategy

What does it take to be a best place to work? Or, perhaps a Best Place to Work, in official terms? 

In this episode, Ben recaps some of the key ideas and pointers shared by Juanita Philips, VP of Employee Experience at Intuitive Research in Huntsville, AL. Intuitive has won awards as the best midsize employer in the United States several times, and Juanita opens her team's playbook so everyone can pick up ideas on how to craft amazing employee experiences.

She covers everything from the role of managers to hiring practices and more, but her warning is one that we all should take to heart. And her story about visiting a fellow "beset place to work" will make you laugh! Check out the show and let Ben know how much you enjoyed it: [email protected]

Learn more about We're Only Human: http://lhra.io/podcast

Learn more about our sponsor for this episode, PeopleStrategy: https://www.peoplestrategy.com/

Learn more about Intuitive Research: https://www.irtc-hq.com/

It's a candidate's market out there. Ghosting, highly competitive hiring practices... It's all over, and it seems like no company is shielded from the brunt of this disruption. 

In today's conversation, Ben interviews Chad Roudebush, a recruitment marketer with Jobvite, to talk about how he approaches recruiting communications in a way that creates value for candidates and the company. Even if you have a small recruiting team, as Chad says, you're always doing some degree of marketing. 

Check it out to learn how Chad responds to negative Glassdoor reviews, what his team's data points tell us about the state of recruiting today, and more. 

Connect with Chad: 

Check out jobvite.com for resourcesChad on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/chad-roudebush-a869bb1b@croudebush on Twitter

This episode sponsored by PeopleStrategy. 

From intuitive, hire-to-retire HR technology to comprehensive benefits consulting and HR services, PeopleStrategy offers employers a single source for the tools and services necessary to attract, manage and retain talent. A full-service broker, PeopleStrategy works with clients to identify competitive benefits packages to meet the needs of employees, their families and the company’s financial obligations. PeopleStrategy also provides clients with a technology suite that simplifies recruiting, hiring and onboarding; payroll and payroll taxes; open enrollment and benefits administration; time and attendance; compliance, reporting and more. One provider. One low price. Let PeopleStrategy help you develop your people strategy.

Should employers be onboarding their leadership talent the same way they bring on an hourly worker or an individual contributor? 

No, yet so many firms have a single approach to onboarding: push everyone down the "orientation assembly line" and hope that they are ready for the job when they come out the other end. 

In this discussion, Ben talks with Linda Reese, Managing Partner of LeaderOnboarding, about how employers and HR professionals can create a more strategic approach to leadership transitions, driving higher rates of success and satisfaction for all involved. 

Ben and Linda also talk about critical decisions for new leaders, like why you shouldn't pick that low-hanging fruit, critical factors for success or failure, and so much more. 

Learn more about Linda and her work: 

leaderonboarding.com 

Twitter: @lindasreese

What if your candidate pool shrank by 70% after every job you filled? According to new research, seven out of 10 job seekers would not reapply with your company after a negative candidate experience. So, how do we prioritize it?  

In today's discussion, Ben speaks with Dwaine Maltais, CEO of Talentegy. Dwaine shares some stats from his company's new research study as well as some ideas for employers on why candidate experience is such a big deal in today's market. Plus, Ben shares a personal story about his best and worst candidate experiences he created as a recruiter (including the time he told a candidate off in the hiring process). 

If you enjoyed the conversation and want to learn more, check out https://www.talentegy.com/