HRchat Podcast

Listen to the HRchat Podcast by HR Gazette to get insights and tips from HR leaders, influencers and tech experts. Topics covered include HR Tech, HR, AI, Leadership, Talent, Recruitment, Employee Engagement, Recognition, Wellness, DEI, and Company Culture.

Hosted by Bill Banham, Pauline James, and other HR enthusiasts, the HRchat show publishes interviews with influencers, leaders, analysts, and those in the HR trenches 2-4 times each week.

The show is approaching 1000 episodes and past guests are from organizations including ADP, SAP, Ceridian, IBM, UPS, Deloitte Consulting LLP, Simon Sinek Inc, NASA, Gartner, SHRM, Government of Canada, Hacking HR, McLean & Company, UPS, Microsoft, Shopify, DisruptHR, McKinsey and Co, Virgin Pulse, Salesforce, Make-A-Wish Foundation, and Coca-Cola Beverages Company.

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Podcasting since 2016 • 947 episodes

HRchat Podcast

Latest Episodes

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, Bil...

August 25, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 906 • 30:53

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 <...

August 17, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 905 • 20:05

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 Coa...

August 11, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 904 • 22:05

Future of Work, AI and the New Employment Deal with Kevin Empey

What does it really take to thrive in the future of work?In this episode of the HRchat Podcast, host Bill Banham is joined by Kevin Empey, founder of Work Matters and author of Thrive in the Future of Work, to expl...

August 03, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 903 • 26:05

Workplace Wellbeing and Evidence-Based Hiring with Dr. Paul Jones

Are your organization's wellbeing initiatives making a real difference—or simply creating the appearance of caring?In this episode of the HRchat Podcast, host Bill Banham sits down with Dr. Paul Jones, Associate Dean...

July 28, 2026 • Season 1 • Episode 902 • 25:46