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Maximizing HR Potential through Continuous Learning with Rachel Olson Feb 22, 2024

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Unlock the potential of continuous learning in HR with Rachel Olson, Director, CEBS Program Development & Operations at the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans as she guides us through the robust CEBS program and its designations.
Listen as Rachel unpacks the necessity for professionals to stay ahead of the ever-evolving landscape of employee benefits; showcasing the program's strategic partnership with the Wharton School and Dalhousie University.
In her role, she is responsible for the implementation of strategic directions to increase participation rates in the CEBS program, growing the community of benefit professionals as part of ISCEBS and raising awareness of the CEBS credentials.
She earned her CEBS designation in 2019. Rachel has degrees from Marquette University including a master’s degree in Organizational Communication and an undergraduate degree in Public Relations.
Questions for Rachel include:

What are the similarities and differences between the three designations offered by the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans: GBA, RPA, and CEBS?
Who is an average student in the program?
How do these designations benefit employers?
What are the online study groups with instructor support and can you tell us more about the success package?

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Student Loan Debt in the Workplace with Amy Ulrich-Nelson Feb 20, 2024

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Feel the weight of your student loans bearing down on you? You're far from alone, and this episode is a must-listen as we team up with Amy Ulrich-Nelson from Attigo by Ascendium to examine the profound influence education debt has on employees and the workplace.
In her role as Ascendium Sales Director, Amy draws on her experience in Education Assistance Program administration, student loan repayment support, and strategic employee benefits design.
In this episode of the HRchat Podcast, we discuss the burden of education debt on employees, the wins that employers achieve when they provide student loan repayment support, and key strategies for creating a program.
Questions for Amy include:

Ascendium is on a mission to make education and training beyond high school a reality for all. What are some of the challenges facing learners from low-income backgrounds?
What is the status of student loan repayment in America today?
Why should employers care about the burden of student loan debt?
What kind of support can employers provide?
What makes Ascendium different from other providers?
How would an employer get started?
Community giving is a key value for Ascendium's employees, who live in the communities they serve. Tell us about #AscendiumCares and other CSR programs Ascendium supports.

More About Ascendium Education Group
For more than 50 years, Ascendium’s mission has been to make learning beyond high school available to everyone so they can reach their highest potential. For the past three years, Ascendium has been named a Top Workplace, both in the US and in the Madison, Wisconsin, area. Learn more at: attigo.com
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Leadership and Emotional Connection in Changing Times with Dr. Guy Lubitsh Feb 15, 2024

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In this episode, we consider coaching and assisting senior executives on how to improve organizational performance by increasing their ability to develop personal impact and connect with others on individual, team, and organizational levels.
Our guest this time is Dr. Guy Lubitsh, a Chartered Organisational Psychologist with a sizeable track record working in the areas of organizational change, management, and leadership development. He is a Client Director and Professor of Leadership & Psychology at Ashridge Executive Education (Hult International Business School) and has extensive experience working with Executives at the highest levels of international companies in Europe and the Middle East.
Guy draws on eclectic approaches including human psychology, appreciative inquiry, psychoanalytical and systems theory. He builds long-term partnerships with clients and is highly valued for his dedicated, insightful, appreciative yet appropriately challenging approach.
He has published articles in the areas of talent management, collaboration across organizational boundaries, organizational consulting, and the role of emotions at work.
Guy’s book ‘Connect – Resolve Conflict, Improve Communication, Strengthen Relationships’ has been published recently by FT/Pearson and shortlisted for management book of the year CMI. He’s currently co-authoring a new book ‘The Leader’s Guide to Collaboration’ with Mike Brent to be published by Pearson at the end of 2024.
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Crafting a Culture of Learning with Dani Saadu Feb 13, 2024

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In our latest episode, Dani Saadu, Head of People and Culture at Wavemaker unlocks the secrets to transformative workplace learning.
Listen as Dani and Bill Banham dissect the value of in-person training and its impact on organizational success and discuss the nuances of employee development.
Dani - co-author of the new book, The CAPEX Formula for Learning and Performance: Mega-trends driving the new world of work, learning, skills, and HR- also unpacks how face-to-face interactions foster trust and rapport, which are foundational for performance.
Questions for Dani include:

How has hybrid working impacted/changed the ways we learn?
Give us an overview of your new book, CAPEX Formula for Learning and Performance
What are the best ways to demonstrate the ROI of L&D initiatives?
How are machine learning and AI impacting the learning space?
You are speaking at Disrupt London on March 20. Tell us about your session.

More About Dani
Dani reports into the COO to execute the Global Wavemaker and GroupM UK People strategies, working closely with EXCO and the leadership team. Dani sits on the London Advisory Group to support Common Purpose with their London initiatives on future Leadership programs for early career talent and sustainability programs.
Prior to joining Wavemaker Dani held numerous senior roles spanning People, Talent, and Culture. He has worked across the private and public sectors.
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The AI Toolkit and Enhancing HR Operations with Jonathan Bergdahl, Rachel Wong and Vimal Sharma Feb 11, 2024

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In the 6th episode of a special mini-series focused on AI in the workplace, guest hosts Pauline James and David Creelman are speaking with HR Execs and Pros – Jonathan Bergdahl, Rachel Wong and Vimal Sharma. In this discussion we gain practical insights from those who are leading the way and supporting their organizations, from the starting line, and discuss how they are leveraging AI at present, and how they are preparing and supporting their teams and organizations to implement AI effectively.

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How is ChatGPT utilized in daily work and how does it enhance efficiency beyond just saving time?
How are organizations currently leveraging AI capabilities, and how are they preparing to effectively utilize advancements in AI technology?
How can HR professionals support employees in adapting to this new technology?
Advice for HR professionals who are beginning their journey with AI.

About our Guests

Jonathan Bergdahl leads the Global Talent Operations function at EssenceMediacom, based in the UK.
Rachel Wong is the Vice President, Total Rewards & HR Technology, at Symcor Inc.
Vimal is an experienced HR executive and the Vice President of Human Resources for the Canadian division of WIS International.
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Compliance and the Return of DisruptHR Buffalo with Holly Nowak Feb 09, 2024

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In this episode, we talk about navigating wage and hour compliance. Listen too as we discuss the relaunch of Disrupt Buffalo in April 2024.
The guest today is Buffalo, NY-based Holly Nowak, President at HMN Resources, LLC.
Holly is a Human Resources Business Advisor with 20 years of professional experience including multi-state, multi-location, start-up human resources management, and client relations strategy. Her specialties include Employment Law Compliance, HR Policy and Process Development, HR Solution Navigation, Training and Development, Workplace Communication, Creative Problem Solving, start-up - Up Human Resource processes, Client Relations, and Account Management Strategy.
Questions for Holly include:

DisruptHR returns to Buffalo on April 11! What makes Disrupt a unique event?
With over 35 years of experience, HMN Resources focuses on simple, sustainable, and well-coordinated solutions. How do you ensure that your HR solutions remain adaptable in the face of evolving business landscapes and workforce dynamics?
Navigating wage and hour compliance can be challenging. What are your top tips for HR professionals looking to maintain compliance in the changing landscape of employment law?

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Courageous Leadership: Embracing Strength, Vulnerability, and Boundaries for a Thriving Workplace with Kim Crowder Feb 06, 2024

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In today's HRchat episode, we talk about the importance of boundaries plus we look at developing courageous, responsible, and intentional leadership.
Bill's guest today is Kim Crowder, Founder and CEO at Kim Crowder Consulting and writer with SHRM.
In a world where the line between strength and vulnerability often blurs, Kim redefines the concept of courage; showing us that it's not just about the grand gestures but also about the quiet, steadfast decisions that shape a thriving workplace culture. Through the conversation, Bill and Kim embark on a journey that leads the listener through the nuances of setting measurable goals, fostering accountability, and how these practices pave the way for a more inclusive and respectful professional environment.
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Resilience and the Four-Day Work Week with Professor Sir Cary Cooper Jan 30, 2024

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In the second half of a special two-part episode featuring Professor Sir Cary Cooper, CBE, Bill Banham and Professor Sir Cary discuss the four-day working week and how organizations are coping with the challenges of low growth, energy insecurity, and higher levels of long-term sickness due to stress.
Professor Sir Cary is the 50th Anniversary Prof of Organizational Psychology & Health at Manchester Business School, University of Manchester, author and editor of 100s of books and is one of Britain's most quoted business experts.
He is also the founding President of the British Academy of Management, a Companion of the Chartered Management Institute, one of only a few UK Fellows of the (American) Academy of Management, and a past President of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy and President of RELATE.
Professor Sir Cary was awarded the CBE by the Queen in 2001 for his contributions to organizational health and safety, and in 2014 he was awarded a Knighthood for his contribution to the social sciences.
Questions for Professor Sir Cary include:

What do you think of attempts to move towards a 4-day work week?
Is the 4-day work week a way to ensure a better work-life balance or does it offer stresses e.g. employees, in reality, working longer hours and scambling to get tasks done?
One of your latest books, Resilience in Modern-Day Organizations, focuses on how organizations are coping with the challenges of low growth, energy insecurity, and higher levels of long-term sickness due to stress. Tell us more
What are the big world of work trends to watch out for in 2024?

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Practical Uses of AI at Work with Boyd Reid, Fuad Miah, Mike Hall, Ania Garczyńska and Shingai Manjengwa Jan 28, 2024

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In this 5th episode of the special AI-focused mini-series, guest hosts Pauline James and David Creelman talk with entrepreneurs in the HR Tech marketplace. This discussion is focussed on practical use cases for AI and offers up insights from four experts – Boyd Reid, Fuad Miah, Mike Hall, Ania Garczyńska and Shingai Manjengwa – to discuss how AI is driving innovation in HR products and departments.

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How can we leverage AI to optimize the employee experience, including employee commutes?
What are the key considerations for an HR department that is considering building their own AI-based application or tools?
How can AI contribute to optimizing HR initiatives, such as recruitment, and enhancing team engagement and collaboration?
How can organizations harness AI effectively while maintaining our ethical standards?

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Employer Branding Strategies with Aaron Backman Jan 26, 2024

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In this episode of the HRchat Podcast, Keirsten Greggs interviews Aaron Backman, a passionate advocate within the people and talent community.

Listen as they discuss employer branding strategies. Aaron provides a comprehensive definition of employer branding, emphasizing the importance of understanding an organization's unique DNA and translating it into clear, consistent messaging to attract and engage talent. He highlights that employer branding is an interdisciplinary skill set that goes beyond recruitment and requires collaboration across functions.
Aaron also talks about effectively managing social media pages for employer branding. He emphasizes the importance of knowing where the target audience is and tailoring strategies accordingly. The key takeaway from the day is that employer branding is an iterative process that looks different for every organization, and continuous improvement is essential.

Takeaways include:

Employer branding is about understanding an organization's unique DNA and translating it into clear, consistent messaging.
Employer branding is an interdisciplinary skill set that goes beyond recruitment and requires collaboration across functions.
Tailoring social media strategies to the target audience's preferred platforms is crucial for effective employer branding.
Employer branding is an iterative process that requires continuous improvement and adaptation.

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