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Aug 25
How HR Earns Real Influence with Jennifer McClure
Having a seat at the table doesn't automatically mean your voice shapes the conversation. So how do HR professionals become trusted advisors whose insights genuinely influence business decisions?In this episode of the HRchat Podcast, Bill Banham is joined by Jennifer McClure, lon ... Show More
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Aug 17
Reinventing Events for HR Leaders with Robbie Jones
Big HR conferences often promise valuable networking, but how many meaningful conversations actually happen with the people making strategic decisions?In this episode of the HRchat Podcast, Bill Banham is joined by Robbie Jones, CEO and Co-Founder of Double Centurion Events and a ... Show More
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The Truth About Psychometric Tests with Paula Baetu
How much trust should employers place in psychometric assessments?In this episode of the HRchat Podcast, host Bill Banham is joined by Paula Baetu, Psychometric Specialist, Business Psychologist, and Executive Coach at Awemetrics / Pawsometrics, to demystify workplace assessments ... Show More
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Jan 2025
How to Balance Employee Well-Being and Performance
<p>In today’s episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we sit down with Laila Gillies, Head of HR at Hiscox USA, to explore her incredible journey in HR leadership and the evolving role of HR in shaping modern organizations.</p><p>Laila shares insights on upskilling employees for the f ... Show More
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How HR Can Earn a Seat at the Executive Table
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How People Analytics is Shaping HR
<p>Join us in today’s episode of the HR Leaders podcast as we welcome Kathy Cullen-Cote, Chief People Officer at Teradata.</p><p><br></p><p>Kathy shares her extensive experience and innovative strategies in human resources, discussing the crucial role of evolving company culture ... Show More
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357. Hiring, Firing, and Everything In Between: An HR Deep Dive with Zak Human Solutions
HR isn’t just policies and paperwork—it’s the secret to building an aligned, unstoppable team. In this episode, host Suneera Madhani sits down with HR experts and MFC members Kacie Scott and Nadian Zak of Zak Human Solutions for a crash course in all things people, culture, and c ... Show More
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An Unfiltered Look: SHRM’s CHRO on the State of HR
Burnout is brewing, layoffs are looming, and AI is changing the game! SHRM’s Chief Human Resources Officer Jim Link, SHRM-SCP, sits down with host Nicole Belyna, SHRM-SCP, from his HR team for a candid conversation about the challenges and opportunities shaping today’s workplaces ... Show More
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Jan 2025
Joking Around at Work (Without Offending Anyone)
Incorporate humor in the workplace. Host Monique Akanbi sits down with Jamie Jackson, HR leader by day, “Chief Meme Officer” by night, to discuss the value of humor and lightheartedness at work, as well as how to make sure it stays appropriate.
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May 2023
Is it possible to have HR that employees don't hate?
Kate Davis talks with Lars Schmidt about what a progressive, employee-centric human resources department would look like? What roles would it contain? And, If there is a future where HR is no longer the butt of office jokes? Lars is the founder of the HR consultancy Amplify, spea ... Show More
36m 39s
Oct 2024
How to Transform HR into a Strategic Partner
<p>In today's episode of the HR Leaders Podcast, we welcome Nicole Peace, Chief People Officer at AIS, a leading IT consulting firm. </p><p>Nicole shares her inspiring journey from the world of art to HR leadership, emphasizing the importance of business acumen, strategic HR, and ... Show More
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Jul 2022
How to Keep Your Employees Happy at Work, with Kate Grimaldi
<p>In this episode of the HR Leaders podcast, I'm joined by Kate Grimaldi, the Senior Director Enterprise Talent Strategy at Paylocity, to discuss the steps you can take to keep your employees happy at work.</p><p>Kate joined Paylocity back in 2016 as an HR business partner and q ... Show More
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Oct 2024
What Every Leader Must Know about AI in HR
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Discover how Suzanne Lucas, aka the Evil HR Lady, merges humor and HR expertise in a lively conversation with Bill Banham that promises to change your perspective on workplace dynamics. We explore Suzanne's transition from a political science scholar to a renowned HR voice and how her latest venture, HR Learns, is democratizing HR training. Get ready to un ... Show More
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