HR Data Labs podcast
The HR Data Labs® podcast is dedicated to Human Resource professionals hearing the latest thoughts of innovators and experts from around the world of business focusing on HR Process, Technology, Regulations, Data and Analytics. Sometimes we may get passionate or a little carried away, but we are always fun and insightful. Podcast website at http://hrdatalabs.com. HR Data Labs is a registered trademark of David Turetsky. Reg. U.S. Pat. & TM Off.
Episodes
As Season 9 of HR Data Labs comes to a close, join David and Dwight for a reflective look back at the season’s episodes, guess, and key topics. They revisit their predictions from the Season 8 finale, evaluate hits and misses on trends like AI adoption and expected DEI shifts. Finally, they peer into the future, offering bold new predictions for what HR professionals can expect regarding financial strategies, AI integ...
Amri B. Johnson, inclusion strategist and founder of Inclusion Wins, joins us this episode to discuss the tumultuous climate of DEI practices in today’s organizations and how companies can navigate toward more effective inclusion strategies.
[0:00] Introduction
- Welcome, Amri!
- Today’s Topic: Creating Anti-fragile Organizational Cultures
[7:27] How to begin tackling DEI challenges
- Shifting current DEI prac...
Charlie Sull, Co-Founder of CultureX and Culture Researcher at MIT, joins us this episode to explore how artificial intelligence is revolutionizing the way we understand and measure corporate culture. He explains why traditional employee surveys fall short and how AI tools are providing new insights into what employees really think about their workplace culture.
[0:00] Introduction
- Welcome, Charlie!
- Today’s Topic: Us...
Charlene Li, author and analyst, joins us this episode to discuss proven strategies for safely and successfully rolling out AI solutions to employees within an organization. She also compares the roles of generative AI and AI agents in the workplace.
[0:00] Introduction
- Welcome, Charlene!
- Today’s Topic: Proven Strategies for Integrating AI in the Workplace
[5:43] What are the biggest challenges HR faces wit...
Susan LaMotte, the founder and CEO of exaqueo, joins us this episode to discuss the intricacies of acquiring custom data for your organization, how to pull the most impactful insights from that data, and how to secure support (financial and otherwise) for data collection.
[0:00] Introduction
- Welcome, Susan!
- Today’s Topic: The Importance of Custom Data for HR and the Future of Benchmarking
[5:55] What are HR...
Michael Gomez, CHRO at Tasty Restaurant Group, joins us this episode to discuss what drives employee engagement and the steps organizations can take to boost their own employees’ engagement.
[0:00] Introduction
- Welcome, Michael!
- Today’s Topic: The Secret to Better Employee Engagement
[3:21] What’s the “secret sauce” for better employee engagement?
- Understanding the interdependency of various systems within an...
Sarah Katherine Schmidt, Vice President at Peoplelogic, joins us this episode to discuss why performance management fails so many employees today and how improving performance management increases employee engagement and retention.
[0:00] Introduction
- Welcome, Sarah!
- Today’s Topic: Revolutionizing Performance Management for Today's Workforce
[4:27] Why Sarah advocates for agile performance reviews
- How reg...
Desiree Goldey, Director of Marketing at ZRG Partners and Founder of Do Better Consulting, joins us this episode to discuss how the disconnect between talent and HR teams impacts an organization’s employees, both current and future.
[0:00] Introduction
- Welcome, Desiree!
- Today’s Topic: Fixing the Disconnect Between Talent and HR Teams
[4:32] How do we know there’s a disconnect between talent and HR?
- Root ...
Michael Ohata, leadership coach and former Big Four partner, joins us this episode to discuss building a resilient workforce through better talent management. He addresses the shortcomings of many organizations’ outdated talent management models, offers ideas for improvement, and speculates on how AI could enhance talent management.
[0:00] Introduction
· Welcome, Mike!
· Today’s Topic: Leadership and Building...
Christopher “CJ” Gross, CEO of Jabbar HR Solutions, CEO and Founder of Ascension Worldwide, and author, joins us this episode to discuss key takeaways from his book, What’s Your ZIP Code Story? CJ shares how our backgrounds shape workplace interactions, techniques for navigating difficult conversations, and practical approaches to addressing class bias in professional settings.
[0:00] Introduction
- Welcome, CJ!
- Today...
Danielle Bushen, Global Head of People & Culture Technology Strategy at Sanofi, joins us this episode to discuss HR data governance. She explains what “data governance” actually means, outlines common data governance challenges HR teams face, and offers practical first steps toward better governance practices.
[0:00] Introduction
- Welcome, Danielle!
- Today’s Topic: Demystifying HR Data Governance
[5:54] W...
Isaac Cheifetz, Managing Principal at Catalytic1 Executive Search and Chief Mentor Recruiter at Minnesota Emerging Software Advisory, joins us this episode to discuss applying lean methodologies to talent acquisition.
[0:00] Introduction
- Welcome, Isaac!
- Today’s Topic: Applying Lean Methodology to Talent Acquisition
[9:14] Is talent acquisition really broken?
- Examining pain points for hiring managers, job...
Ron Hetrick, Vice President of Staffing Strategy and Sr. Labor Economist at Lightcast, joins us in this episode to discuss the current labor shortage and its relation to shifting demographics in the workforce. He explores which industries are being hit hardest by labor shortages (and why), and he answers the question on many of our minds: can AI help solve this issue?
[0:00] Introduction
- Welcome, Ron!
- Today’s T...
Stefanie Krievins, President of The Change Architects, joins us to pick up topics that were left on the cutting room floor when she last guested on the show. In this episode, she discusses how executive upskilling and reskilling has changed in recent years, the true impact of executive coaching, and why change management doesn’t get the attention and investment it deserves.
[0:00] Introduction
- Welcome, Stefani...
Beth White, Founder and CEO of MeBeBot, joins us this episode to discuss lessons learned from working with AI. She also shares concerns regarding the continued widespread integration of AI in organizations as well as hopes for the future of AI.
[0:00] Introduction
- Welcome, Beth!
- Today’s Topic: The Evolution of AI in the Workplace
[5:21] What has Beth learned over the years working with AI?
- How AI has evo...
Ann Kuss, CEO of Outstaff Your Team, joins us this episode to discuss common causes for employee turnover in organizations, the impact it has on remaining team members, and strategies to reduce turnover while managing its stress on the team.
[0:00] Introduction
- Welcome, Ann!
- Today’s Topic: Minimizing Turnover’s Financial and Psychological Costs
[5:16] What are the most frequent causes for turnover in t...
Martha Curioni, People Analytics Consultant at Provisio Data Solutions, joins us this episode to discuss some best practices for responsible AI implementation in organizations. She also explains the importance of integrating AI models into existing processes and allowing users to submit feedback on the AI.
[00:00] Introduction
- Welcome, Martha!
- Today’s Topic: How to Responsibly Integrate AI into HR
[05:33] W...
John Barrand, Chief HR Officer for the State of Utah, joins us this episode to discuss the unique challenge of modernizing performance management in the public sector.
[0:00] Introduction
- Welcome, John!
- Today’s Topic: Modernizing Performance Management in the Public Sector
[8:18] What are the key differences between public and private sector HR?
- Comparing HR practices across sectors
- Transparency in the pr...
Chris Taylor, Founder and CEO of Actionable, joins us this episode to discuss why—and more importantly, how—organizations might invest in measuring behavioral change resulting from training and development initiatives.
[0:00] Introduction
- Welcome, Chris!
- Today’s Topic: How to Measure Behavioral Changes with Learning Interventions
[4:08] What behavioral change should we expect from talent development program...
Hannah Dannecker, Managing Partner of the Better Together Group, joins us this episode to discuss staffing in the transportation and trucking industry. We explore the growing push over the last decade to bring more women into the historically male-dominated field.
[0:00] Introduction
- Welcome, Hannah!
- Today’s Topic: Transforming the Trucking Industry Through Gender Diversity
[8:32] How Hannah got into the tr...
Popular Podcasts
United States of Kennedy is a podcast about our cultural fascination with the Kennedy dynasty. Every week, hosts Lyra Smith and George Civeris go into one aspect of the Kennedy story.
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show. Clay Travis and Buck Sexton tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and current events with intelligence and humor. From the border crisis, to the madness of cancel culture and far-left missteps, Clay and Buck guide listeners through the latest headlines and hot topics with fun and entertaining conversations and opinions.
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.