HRchat Podcast

What if you could transform your workplace learning strategy to achieve remarkable performance improvements? Join us on the HRchat Show as we welcome Tom McDowell, the innovative chair of The Learning Network and speaker at DisruptHR Birmingham 2.0.

Tom takes us through his inspiring journey in Learning and Development and his shift from traditional educational approaches to performance-driven initiatives. He shares his p...

In this special episode of the HRchat Show, Bill Banham talks with My Staff Shop MarComms Manager Verity Gough. Tune in as Verity gives the lowdown on what to expect from DisruptHR Birmingham 2.0 on September 5th at The Button Factory. Verity also offers insights into ways My Staff Shop and partner brands are helping to reshape the world of work for the better.

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Unlock the secrets to transforming your HR practices and significantly boosting employee satisfaction with our latest episode of the HRchat Show.

This time, we sit down with Tal Clark, CEO of Instant Financial, to discuss the game-changing potential of earned wage access (EWA). 

Learn why EWA is a must-have for attracting and retaining Millennials and Gen Zers in high-turnover industries like retail and hospitali...

Ever wondered what it takes to truly transform a coaching culture? Join us for an enlightening conversation with David Morelli, PhD, co-founder and CEO of OwlHub, as he unveils his journey in executive coaching and leadership development.

Inspired by his collaboration with a Harvard doctoral student, David discusses the Respect Coaching Styles framework—a groundbreaking approach designed to unlock potential and cultivate ...

Every year, millions of vacation days are rendered worthless to the employees who earned them. 

As employees accrue vacation time, the value of that time sits as a liability on a balance sheet and that number can drastically increase over time. 

While the first option for employees should be to use all their paid time off, the next best solution is to gain value from a benefit that would otherwise expire. 

Joining Bill Banham on the s...

Unlock the secrets of professional success through the transformative power of music with our guest, Bill Scheidt, Managing Partner at Sewa Beats.

Bill shares his life-changing experiences in Africa and how they inspired a unique approach to corporate training. Discover how music serves as a powerful metaphor for essential business skills like communication, leadership, and teamwork. Learn how experiential learning, enhanc...

In this episode, we talk about ways to support mental wellness in the workplace. The guest this time is Tom Oxley, Workplace Director at Bamboo Mental Health.

Tom is an independent consultant specializing in mental health at work. He reviews employers, gives talks, and trains people. His material comes from 100s of interviews with employees who have experienced poor mental health – and more than 35 organizations that he h...

What happens when you blend empathy, strategy, and a deep understanding of human behavior in a corporate setting? Meet Claude Silver, CHRO and 'Chief Heart Officer' at VaynerMedia, whose unique career journey - from the dot-com boom to founding an outdoor adventure surfing company and strategic agency roles - has shaped her into a leader dedicated to building a compassionate company culture.

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In episode 732, we welcome John Morgan back to the show to discuss the state of executive leadership through the eyes of executives themselves.

John is the President of LHH’s Career Transition & Mobility and Leadership Development businesses. As an experienced business leader and management consultant with over 20 years of helping Fortune 500 companies navigate the human capital and talent development industry, he is r...

What does the future hold for the US labor market? Join us on the HRchat Show for an insightful conversation with Svenja Gudell, Chief Economist at Indeed. Svenja is also on the World Economic Forum's Global Future Council on the Future of Job Creation.

We also delve into the transformative impact of AI on the labor market. Learn how generative AI tools like ChatGPT and Copilot are reshaping job roles, and enhancing ...

In this HRchat episode, we talk about AI and strategies to develop a company culture based on ideation and creativity. Our returning guest is Simon Trevarthen former Chief Innovation & Open Assets Officer at Fanshawe College and Founder and Chief Inspiration Officer of Elevate Your Greatness.

Simon is a speaker on resilience, inspiration, and innovation. As a presenter, Simon energizes audiences, while delivering perso...

In this HRchat episode we consider the concept of Systemic HR. Bill Banham's guest is Kathi Enderes, Senior Vice President, Research and Global Industry Analyst at The Josh Bersin Company.

Organizations face complex, ‘post-industrial age’ challenges, that have HR at the heart of them. These include: Designing hybrid work approaches; resdesigning job roles with AI in mind; and navigating through ongoing huge societal movements r...

What if a comprehensive wellness program could significantly boost workforce productivity and mission readiness?

Join us on the HRchat Show as we sit down with Heather Collins, the dynamic President of Millennium Health and Fitness, who reveals the transformative power of employee wellness initiatives. With a unique background that spans high-performing athletics and collaborations with the US Navy and federal agencies, H...

Today we'll be talking about creating positive habits and creating a better work culture. The guest today is Dr. Joey Faucette, an executive coach, culture architect, and host of the Work Positive podcast. His best-selling book, Work Positive in a Negative World: Team Edition, is the manifesto for developing your positive work culture.

Dr. Joey has spoken to thousands of people within companies and associations annual...

Can HR professionals really be the cornerstone of ethical corporate culture? Join us in this episode of the HRchat Show, where we sit down with Brian Peckrill, Executive Director at the William G. McGowan Charitable Fund. Brian shares his unique perspective on how HR can drive ethical leadership and organizational excellence.

Recorded during SHRM24, Brian also highlights Johnny C. Taylor's recent insights on the futu...

In this episode, we consider ways to monitor and avoid AI bias in the workplace. The guest this time is Jo Stansfield, Trustee at BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT.

Jo is also the Founder and Director of Inclusioneering Limited, offering Inclusive Innovation consultancy to support tech and engineering organizations with data-led culture transformation for diversity, equity and inclusion, integrally connected with the in...

The guest today is Christopher Morrison, co-founder of TeamDynamics, a platform that bridges the gap between individual-focused assessments and the collaborative nature of modern workplaces - driving transformative change in how teams function and thrive.

Christopher has a background in leadership at technology startups and management consulting. His experience building a successful Silicon Valley startup from its Series A...

In this episode, we consider Digital Transformation and AI Integration. Bill's guest is Orla Brown, Qualification and Assessment Developer at AIM Qualifications and Assessment Group, a UK organization offering national qualifications for colleges, training providers, and end-point assessments for apprenticeships in creative industries.

Orla is an AI Champion and an innovative Qualification and Assessment Developer wit...

Unlock the secrets behind the resilience of HR technology investments and the ever-evolving landscape of HR with our guest, David Perring, Chief Insights Officer at Fosway Group.

Join us as David reveals why a significant majority of organizations have continually increased their HR tech spend since 2015, even in the face of fluctuating headcounts and global crises like the COVID-19 pandemic.

We dive deep into t...