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, Bob Goodwin, 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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Podcast Music Credit"Funky One"Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Episodes
865 episodes
The Human Touch in C-Suite Decisions with Chelle O'Keefe, Associa
What makes a truly effective CHRO in today's complex business landscape? Chelle O'Keefe, Executive Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer at Associa, brings refreshing clarity to this question...
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Episode 826
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23:32
Digital Identity in the Age of AI with Joelle Smith, First Advantage
Your next hire could be a deepfake. Identity fraud in employment has exploded, with a 30% increase in 2025 alone and experts predicting one in four candidates will use some form of deepfake technology by 2028. This isn't just resume padding—it'...
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Episode 825
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19:00
Unlocking Potential: Skills First Movement with Wendi Safstrom, SHRM Foundation
The U.S. faces a talent crisis with millions of skilled candidates overlooked due to outdated hiring practices. The SHRM Foundation's Center for a Skills-First Future aims to bridge this gap by transforming how employers approach talent acquisi...
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Episode 824
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17:51
AI Beyond the Basics: Scaling Your Department's Capabilities with Dr. Tim Scarfe
The gap between casual ChatGPT users and organizations with massive AI teams seems unbridgeable for most departments. But what about that middle ground where small teams can leverage AI effectively without specialized expertise?
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Episode 823
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28:39
AI's Impact on Changing Recruitment Landscapes with Jenn Cunningham, Pearson
What does it mean when a Vice President, Global Talent Acquisition declares "recruiting is broken"? Jenn Cunningham of Pearson doesn't just diagnose the problem – she offers a vision for how artificial intelligence can bring the human ...
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Episode 822
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22:47
Transforming Workplace Culture with Dr. Alexander Lovell and Dr. Bill Howatt
The boundary between professional and personal life has never been more blurred. As Dr. Alexander Lovell, Research Director at the O.C. Tanner Institute, reveals in this compelling episode, employees worl...
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Episode 821
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32:32
Beyond the Resume: How Employee Networks Drive More Hires with Mike Stafiej, ERIN
In a world increasingly dominated by AI-powered recruiting tools, the human touch of employee referrals might just be your organization's secret weapon. Mike Stafiej, CEO and founder of ...
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Episode 820
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25:17
The Future of Human-Robot Interaction with Professor Kerstin Fischer
Meet the woman who understands how robots think and more importantly, how we think about them. Professor Kerstin Fischer brings over 20 years of research expertise to this fascinating exploration of human-robot interaction and what it means for...
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Episode 819
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26:10
Inclusive Leadership at Scale with Sue Quackenbush, Dynatrace
What does it take to create a unified culture when your team spans 50 countries and includes thousands of employees? Sue Quackenbush, Chief People Officer at Dynatrace, reveals the secr...
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Episode 818
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22:54
Rethinking Workplace Connection in a Remote World with Marina Farthouat
In this episode, Bill Banham talks with Marina Farthouat, the new Vice President, People at Oyster - the global employment platform that enables companies to hire, pay, and care for distributed teams.&nbs...
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Episode 817
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18:49
Securing Your Legacy: The Missing Link in Employee Benefits with Curtis Vincent
Curtis Vincent, CHRO at The Estate Registry, offers a fascinating look at how digital estate management is transforming employee benefits packages and addressing a critical gap in financial wellness programs. The days of the fireproof l...
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Episode 816
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14:09
Disrupt London and HR Analytics Summit with Douglas Leach
In this episode of the HRchat Show, Bill Banham talks with Douglas Leach about the upcoming Disrupt London and HR Analytics Summits. Doug's journey t...
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Episode 815
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20:49
Building Better Organizations: ATD's Road Map for Talent Development with Mallory Flynn
Ever wondered what makes the Association for Talent Development (ATD) a key player in the world of HR and professional development? This episode pulls back the curtain as Bill Banham talks with Mallory Flynn, Content Manager for Career Developm...
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Episode 814
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19:15
Speed Matters: How Career Sites Can Learn from Formula One with Bryan Adams, Happydance
Ever wondered what Formula One racing and career websites have in common? More than you might think, according to Bryan Adams, CEO and founder of Happydance, who recently joined Bill Banham on the HRchat Show to discuss an innovative new campai...
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Episode 813
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24:58
Beach Balls and Burnout: Why Leaders Need Emotional Skills with Dina Smith
The workplace has fundamentally transformed, dramatically increasing the emotional demands on leaders at all levels. From managing virtual teams to navigating workforce polarization, today's leaders face unprecedented challenges that require a ...
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Episode 812
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43:22
Trevor Noah, Adam Grant, and Why Workhuman Live Should Be on Your Calendar with Jackye Clayton
What makes an HR conference truly exceptional? According to veteran attendee Jackye Clayton, it's the willingness to tackle tough issues while maintaining a human-centered approach - prec...
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Episode 811
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8:54
Recognition Revolution: The Hidden Data Gold Mine in Your Company with Jesse Harriott
What happens when artificial intelligence meets human connection in the workplace? Jesse Harriott, Executive Director of Workhuman iQ, reveals a groundbreaking app...
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Season 1
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Episode 810
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17:39
Navigating Your Next HCM Tech Purchase with Jacqueline Kuhn and Priscilla Redd Sparrow
The human element of HR technology is often overlooked in favor of features and functions but, as our latest HRchat episode reveals, successful HCM technology implementation hinges on strategic alignment with business goals and effective change...
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Episode 809
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29:48
UNLEASH America 2025 Preview with Jackye Clayton
In this special episode, Jackye Clayton joins Bill Banham to preview UNLEASH America 2025, an event she describes as offering key solutions to the most pressing workplace challenges.UNLEAS...
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Season 1
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Episode 808
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8:44
Building Trauma-Informed Workplaces That Actually Work with Kirsten I’Anson
Navigating workplace anxiety during turbulent times requires leaders who understand both the science behind effective communication and the practical steps needed to create psychological safety.
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Episode 807
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27:25
HR's Secret Weapon: Decoding Human Potential with Jackie Dube
Ever wonder why traditional hiring processes fail so often? In this eye-opening conversation, The Predictive Index's Chief People Officer Jackie Dube reveals how data-driven talent optimization transformed their approach to finding and developi...
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Season 1
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Episode 806
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45:43
The Art of Learning and Development with David Hayden
In this episode of the HRchat show, Bill Banham is joined by David Hayden. David has a background in L&D, organisation design, recruitment and lean engineering. David says has seen his profession move from traditional training f...
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Episode 805
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20:26
Build vs. Maintain: Transforming HR Strategy for Uncertain Times with Mary Faulkner
What does it take to transform HR while navigating uncertainty? Mary Faulkner, Principal at IA, returns to the HR Chat Show to share powerful insights on sustainable transformation, strategic HR, and creating adaptable organizations.
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Episode 804
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23:33
Disrupt North East and Human Connection with Alexander Bell
What happens when a 7-year-old's innocent question about smartphones forces us to confront our own digital habits? Technology expert Alexander Bell joins Bill Banham on the HRchat Show t...
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Season 1
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Episode 803
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16:36
Hiring Science: Why It's Broken and How to Fix It with Dr Deborah Kerr
In this eye-opening conversation, assessment expert Dr. Deborah Kerr dives into why the science of hiring remains "broken" despite decades of research and how validated assessment tools can transform results.
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Episode 802
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52:39
