In HRchat episode 658, Keirsten Greggs talks with Kara Mignanelli, SVP People and General Counsel for the Global Strategic Management Institute (GSMI). Kara oversees multiple core functions of the business, including HR, event production, and legal compliance. She also leads the creation of events to further the talent acquisition industry. Tune in as Kara offers an overview of the popular Talent Acquisition Week – happening again Jan 29-Feb 1, 2024. The HR Gazette is delighted to welcome Keirsten Greggs as our latest guest host of the HRchat Podcast! Cited as a top HR inf ..read more

In HRchat episode 657, I talk with Nick Steiert, Co-Founder and Director of the awesome new Wellnergy Festival. Starting very soon, Nick will be the latest co-host of the HRchat Podcast. The episodes Nick will host are focused on wellbeing in the workplace and ways to live a healthier life. Tune in to get to know Nick and gain insights into what to expect from the new shows hosted by Nick. Questions for Nick include: Tell us about the genesis of the Wellnergy Festival You say that the Wellnergy Festival is “made for everyone, not just for those “into wellness”.” What do you mean by that? How ..read more

In HRchat episode 656, we talk about developing strategic people capabilities in times of business transformation. My guest this time is Mary Glowacka, Learning & Leadership Development Lead at Rolls-Royce. With 15+ years of strategic practitioner experience with an unusual journey from operations into HR, Mary is also a member of Josh Bersin’s Senior Faculty, a regular speaker at HR industry events, a founding member of Hacking HR Experts Council, mentor for HR Tech start-ups through the Workplace Accelerator program, and winner of the 2020 WinTrade Global Women in Leadership Aw ..read more

In HRchat episode 654, we look at what causes burnout and stress in education and in the workplace. The returning guest is my good friend, Leigh Mitchell. Leigh is an educator and Co-Founder of Bee Happy Mindfulness and the Founder of Bee Happy HR, Hire Her Career Board and Women in Biz Network. She hosts a podcast called the Bee Happy Podcast for Change Makers and is a Marketing & PR Instructor at York University. Questions for Leigh include: In 60 seconds or less, tell me about the mission of Bee Happy Mindfulness What are the most common causes for teacher burnout? How can a ..read more

In HRchat episode 653, we discuss how to equip leaders with the knowledge needed to construct an organization where people are recognized as the primary driving force behind business success. My guest this time is Roza Szafranek, Founder & CEO of HR Hints, an HR boutique operating on a subscription model. Roza is an HR expert with psychological and managerial experience who has led tech companies from early startup through exit. Roza is also the author of Culturivy: The Power of Changing a Workplace and the CEO of Culturivy. Questions for Roza include: How do you perc ..read more

In HRchat episode 644, I talk with with Brian Leafblad, R&D Senior Manager, Global Business Solutions at Reckitt Lysol Pro Solutions. Reckitt’s Lysol® Pro Solutions harnesses the power of Lysol® to help protect businesses and public spaces from the spread of germs. Lysol® Pro Solutions provides a trusted standard of protection in out-of-home and professional settings, from shops and hotels to offices to transportation. From air care to surface solutions, our professional portfolio helps businesses across many industries improve cleanliness, efficiency, and quality that helps build cu ..read more

In the second episode of our new AI-focused series, David Creelman and I investigate some key ways that large HR vendors are utilizing new forms of AI. Joining us this time are Mike Bollinger, Ben Zweig, and Jarik Conrad. Mike Bollinger is an accomplished executive with 20 years of industry experience. He has deep technology and HCM domain skills including strategic workforce planning, communications, change management, team building, business case development, and leadership. In his current role as Vice President of Strategic Initiatives with Cornerstone, Mike is responsible for internal res ..read more

In the first of a special mini-series focused on AI in the workplace, David Creelman and I consider how AI is impacting the workplace. Joining us on the HRchat podcast is Avi Goldfarb, the Rotman Chair in Artificial Intelligence and Healthcare and a professor of marketing at the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto. Avi is also Chief Data Scientist at the Creative Destruction Lab, a faculty affiliate at the Vector Institute and the Schwartz-Reisman Institute for Technology and Society, and a Research Associate at the National Bureau of Economic Research. Avi’s research focu ..read more

In HRchat episode 648, I chat with Derrick Evans MBE, better known as TV celebrity Mr Motivator. A famous fitness instructor, Derrick rose to fame in the early 1990s through appearances on the UK breakfast television show GMTV, where he performed live fitness sessions and offered tips and advice to viewers. I’m a big fan of Derrick and it’s an absolute honor to have him on the show! Listen as Derrick offers his take on what it takes to remain motivated at work and live a healthier life. Questions for Derrick include: You are known for your positive personality and outlook, how do you stay mo ..read more

Performance evaluations have transcended the traditional one-sided feedback model. Contemporary organizations are embracing a two-way approach by integrating self-evaluation into the process, granting employees the agency to appraise their own performance. Self-assessment not only prompts individuals to engage in introspection but also supplies managers with invaluable information, shedding light on an employee’s self-awareness and capacity for personal growth. Genuine self-evaluation nurtures transparent and fruitful dialogues between employees and management. In this analysis, we embark on a ..read more