HRchat Podcast

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How to Get a Job in an Economic Downturn w/ Tim Sackett, HRU Technical Resources & Josh Bersin Academy Aug 27, 2020

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In this HRchat episode we hear from Tim Sackett about ways to recruit and get hired in a recession. Tim is President of HRU Technical Resources - a leading IT and Engineering Staffing firm.
Tim has 20+ years of combined Executive HR and Talent Acquisition experience, working for Fortune 500 companies in healthcare, retail, dining and technology. He is a highly sought after national speaker on leadership, talent acquisition and HR execution. He also is a prolific writer in the HR and Talent space, writing for Fistful of Talent and his blog The Tim Sackett Project. He's also a Senior Faculty Member at the Josh Bersin Academy.
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Mental and Physical Wellbeing at Work w/ Julie Wald, Namaste Wellness Aug 25, 2020

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In this episode, Julie Wald, Founder, CEO and Chief Wellness Officer at Namaste Wellness joins the show to share ways leaders can better equip employees with the physical and mental wellbeing tools to combat the stresses and anxieties caused by a world turned upside down by the virus and economic downturn.
A wellness practitioner for over 25 years, Julie is the Founder, CEO, and Chief Wellness Officer at Namaste Wellness, a leading Corporate Wellness Company. Julie is also the bestselling author of “Inner Wealth - how wellness heals, nurtures and optimizes ultra-successful people”, released in March this year.

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Simplifying Work and Enhancing the Employee Experience w/ Susan Lovegren Aug 18, 2020

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In this HRchat episode, we hear from Susan Lovegren, a progressive Human Resources Executive with a track record of reimagining workplace policies, programs, and processes to better align with the rapidly changing needs of the workforce, business and customers. Susan loves technology that simplifies work and enhances the employee experience.
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Episode 200: How HR Can Lead in Uncertain Times w/ Steve Browne, SHRM & LaRosa's Inc Aug 11, 2020

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In the 200th episode of the HRchat show, we welcome Steve Browne back to the show to share lessons for HR pros looking for ways to lead in uncertain times.

Steve is the Vice President of Human Resources for LaRosa's Inc. - a regional Pizzeria restaurant chain in Southwest Ohio with 12 locations and over 1,100 Team Members. He is a member of the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Board of Directors and has held several other national, regional, state, and local SHRM volunteer leadership roles.

Steve facilitates a monthly HR Roundtable as well as an HR internet forum, called the HR Net, which reaches over 12,500+ people globally each week.

He’s very active on social media and has an internationally recognized HR blog. He is the author of “HR on Purpose !!” which looks at Human Resources from a fresh, positive and intentional perspective. In it, Steve called on HR professionals to take ownership of who they were and what they did in their roles in organizations. In his new book, “HR Rising !!”, he’s urging pros to take the next step from Ownership to Leadership.
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The Pandemic and Stresses Placed on HR w/ Laura Tatham, Flipp Aug 04, 2020

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Covid-19 has placed massive stress on HR pros grappling to manage the needs of the business while attempting to address concerns of employees. In this HRchat episode, we talk about the impact the pandemic has had on the workload and mental wellbeing of those in the HR trenches.
Our guest this time is Laura Tatham, a values-driven and results-oriented HR leader with a strong passion for employee engagement. Laura graduated from McMaster University and received her HR Management certificate from Sheridan College. She has worked at Air Canada, PepsiCo and now Flipp, where she has been for three years, growing in her HR career. She has recently been promoted to an Engagement Lead where she provides insights and data to leaders to drive meaningful change in the organization. Laura is also a co-host of InnovateWork events.
Flipp is a retail technology company helping shoppers provide for their families by making life more affordable. Flipp works with the largest retailers in North America to help them succeed in the digital age. This one-stop app for deals and savings connects retailers with millions of users looking to plan and save money on their weekly shopping. To start saving today, download the free app on the App Store and Google Play.
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The Pandemic and Ways Data Can Help HR Retain Top Talent w/ Ken Charman and Peter Newhouse Jul 30, 2020

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In this HRchat interview, we consider why total reward data is an important resource for organizations trying to respond to the impact of Covid-19 without being scared into abandoning loyal, engaged, and highly-skilled employees. Our guests are uFlexReward's CEO Ken Charman and Peter Newhouse, Global Head of Reward at Unilever.
Ken is the CEO of uFlexReward, an HR and rewards data platform that collates all costs to do with employees (salary, pension, bonus, shares etc) into one real time platform.
Peter joined Unilever in September 2010 as Global Head of Reward and a member of the Unilever HR Leadership Team, having previously worked as a senior executive at Ford in North America and as Group Head of Remuneration at Standard Chartered Bank in London.
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What the Covid Crisis Means For the Gig Economy w/ Paul Estes Jul 28, 2020

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In this HRchat episode, we hear from Paul Estes, an unstoppable advocate for the Talent Economy who's dedicated to creating opportunities for everyone, reskilling by doing, and bringing diversity to our work.

For 20 years, Paul struggled to balance his home life with fast-moving leadership roles at Dell, Amazon, and Microsoft, where he led a team of progressive HR, procurement, and legal trailblazers to launch Microsoft's Gig Economy freelance program. Hiring his first virtual assistant transformed the way he lived and worked.
Paul is the Editor-in-chief of Staffing.com by Toptal, a destination dedicated to driving a conversation through expert-driven content and thought leadership. Staffing.com is a centralizing force l for understanding the dynamic future within the rise of remote work, the expansion of the freelance economy, and the future of staffing. Paul is the former host of the Gig Mindset podcast and current host of The Talent Economy podcast (the official podcast of Staffing.com).
Listen to the interview to get Paul's answers to questions including:

1. What do you think the COVID-19 crisis means for the gig economy? Is it an opportunity?
2. Are in-person relationships really that important to get the job done?
3. As many countries navigate out of the first wave of COVID-19, do you believe that hiring managers will be looking to supplement their workforce with consultants and freelancers rather than full-time employees?
4. For those leaders and HR pros looking to hire freelancers over the remainder of 2020, can you offer some tips to ensure they hire the right people?
5. Why is now a great time for people to take a hard look at their careers and consider the merits of reskilling and pivoting into new careers?

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Commiting to D&I in Recruitment Processes w/ Torin Ellis, The Torin Ellis Brand Jul 23, 2020

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Historically, companies have drafted press releases and propped up D&I people to suggest that they care about diversity and inclusion. We know that, in larger part, this has been performative at best and window dressing at worst.

In this HRchat episode, Bill Banham chats with Torin Ellis, Principal at The Torin Ellis Brand.

Torin Ellis is a Human Capital Strategist, focused on the art of recruiting diverse talent using various creative methods. Torin has an accomplished background that includes 17 years of human capital efforts, military service, several Board of Director appointments and unwavering spirit of giving back to the community and emerging youth. He is the author of “Rip the Resume: Job Search & Interview Power Prep.” Torin is the host of “Career Mix,” which airs each Sunday on SiriusXM Urban View.

This podcast episode is supported by Virgin Pulse. Learn more about how the employee well-being solution helps employees create habits that matter so they can be their best at work and at home.
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Measuring Employee Engagement w/ Patrick Cournoyer, Peakon Jul 21, 2020

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In this HRchat episode, Patrick Cournoyer, Chief Evangelist at Peakon, shares thoughts on ways we can better listen and respond to the needs of employees during the new normal.
Patrick travels the world speaking about the transformative power of Peakon. His passion is to inspire thought and action within the global HR community. He believes that if people love coming to work each day, a business will naturally thrive.
As part of his role, Patrick gets to speak with many different people within organizations, from CEOs to managers and employees. In Peakon's new series 'In Conversation with Patrick Cournoyer', the Peakon team decided to record some of these exchanges and share them with clients and pros around the globe.
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Giving HR a Voice w/ Julie Turney, Hyuna International Ltd Jul 16, 2020

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In episode 194, Julie Turney, Human Resources Manager & Talent Scout at Hyuna International Ltd talks about providing HR pros forums and avenues to connect and express themselves.

As an HR influencer, Julie works with leadership to create people-first cultures by designing customer-focused work that inspires people to bring their best self to work. As a coach, she works with HR professionals to transform analogue cultures by upgrading their mindset, skillset, and performance so they can lead with a purpose.
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