All About HR

What are the most important goals for HR in 2023?

What does a CHRO need to do to be successful?

What is total well-being and how can HR implement it?

How can you find your purpose at work and help your employees do the same?

Why are companies forgetting their older workers?

What can HR teams in start-ups and scale-ups do to address inflation?

What can HR do to promote kindness, empathy, and leadership from the heart?

What can HR do to change how the organization perceives them?

Is it possible to build a people-first company in the VC model?

What are the benefits and challenges of a multigenerational workforce?

What aspects do you need to consider regarding disability inclusion in the metaverse?

How can you create the best EX for frontline workers?

Is paper-first HR still the way to go?

What place does your intuition have at work?

What are the non-negotiables for HR in a scale-up?

How can HR use organizational design to build a future-proof company?

Why is employee journey analytics important for successful companies?

Episode 15, Laura Hundley debuts “The HR Feed”   4/27/2022  We are so excited to welcome our producer Laura Hundley from behind the screen to on the mic for this episode. We talked about how All About HR came to be and debut a new segment we have been talking about for quite some time “The HR Feed”. The HR Feed is a roll-up of funny, informative, smart, or interesting HR/workforce related posts we have found on social media or online over the past weeks. We also dive into the importance of onboarding / collecting employee feedback early in the employees' journey with your organization. The show wraps up with some best practices regarding data collection from your employee population. Enjoy!  Links from Show:  HR HOTSAUCE “Favorite song to bring you out of a funk playlist” - Laura has added Edwin Star 25 Miles  The HR Feed  Human Resources Executive: 4 new onboarding frameworks to help prevent ‘The Great Regret'  @thenickyH Tweet  @socialmicole Tweet  @Humanheadhunter Tweet  @EmployeeTears Tweet  @Adam_Karpiak Tweet    Our Guest, Laura Hundley  LinkedIn: Laura Hundley    Our Sponsor: People Element    Understand, engage, inspire, and retain your people like never before.  People Element's employee experience and engagement solution delivers powerful intelligence, giving you the confidence to act.   www.peopleelement.com   LinkedIn: People Element   Twitter: @People_Element     Find Us:   On Twitter: @AllAboutHRPod, @EngagementHR   Spotify: Spotify: All About HR Podcast 

Why is salary transparency a must for successful organizations?

Episode 14, Christopher Lee, Phd: Performance Conversations  2/1/2022  Recorded live at the Quartz Network HR Summit in Denver Colorado!  I met Chris before he took the stage to speak about his new book "Performance Conversations" and the new approach to performance management that speaks to the now of work. We cover the importance of the Liberal Arts as well as the pivot from Soft Skills to Power Skills.   Links from Show:  What Chris is Listening To:    Daniel Lappen, Thou Shall Prosper    Noted in Podcast:  HR HOTSAUCE “Favorite song to bring you out of a funk playlist” - Chris has added I will Not Go Quietly, Don Henly    Our Guest, Christopher Lee:   Dr. Christopher D. Lee is the inventor of the pioneering Performance Conversations method, a performance improvement system that replaces the outdated appraisal. He is an accomplished practitioner, author, lecturer, and consultant on HR-related topics. His background includes having served as the chief HR officer for four institutions of higher learning including his present role as CHRO at William & Mary. He is a former question writer for the PHR (Professional in Human Resources) and SPHR (Senior Professional in Human Resources) examinations administered by the Human Resources Certification Institute (HRCI).  He is the author of numerous HR related articles and chapters, and four books, including Search Committees: A Comprehensive Guide to Successful Faculty, Staff, and Administrative Searches and Performance Conversations: An Alternative to Appraisals. Chris's first book earned the 2001 Kathryn Hansen publication award from the College and University Professional Association for Human Resources (CUPAHR).  Chris has presented at conferences and consulted with clients in the United States, Canada, Australia, and South Africa on search committee or performance management–related topics. A graduate of Auburn, Golden Gate, and Georgia State universities, he is also certified as a Senior Professional in Human Resources. Additionally, Chris is a retired lieutenant colonel in the U.S. Marine Corps Reserves. He offers training courses on www.PerformanceConversations.com regarding the implementation of the Performance Conversations method.    LinkedIn: Christopher Lee  https://www.performanceconversations.com/ William & Mary    Our Sponsor: People Element    Understand, engage, inspire, and retain your people like never before.  People Element's employee experience and engagement solution delivers powerful intelligence, giving you the confidence to act.   www.peopleelement.com   LinkedIn: People Element   Twitter: @People_Element   Find Us:   On Twitter: @AllAboutHRPod, @EngagementHR   Spotify: Spotify: All About HR Podcast        - power skills not soft skills 

How can you use people analytics to drive business success?

How can you increase employee satisfaction in the hybrid work era?

3/22/2022  What Mark is Listening To:  Patric Lincioni – The Table Group  HR Hot Sauce: “What song do you listen to when you need to bring yourself out of a funk?   Earth, Wind, and Fire, September | Michael Jackson: Smooth Criminal    Noted in Podcast:  William Bridges Transition Management  John Cotter, Change Management  You win in the Locker Room First by Mike Smith and Jon Gordon  Mark Mitford Article: 7 C's to building a winning team  Kim Scott – Radical Candor    Our Guest, Mark Mitford:   Mark Mitford is a strategic leader, management team advisor who is business and HR-focused.  Mark has 20+ years working as an HR executive in mid-size to Fortune 50 companies with strengths in Talent Management, Leadership Development, Coaching, Performance Management, Improving Company Culture, Compensation Benchmarking, Employee Engagement, Mergers and Acquisitions, Change Management, and Succession Planning. In 2013, Mark transitioned from a Corporate HR career to start his own HR Strategic consulting company, HR Catalyst Consulting. The company focuses on small to mid-market companies in growth or change and in need of Human Capital leadership on a project or retained basis to drive their continued growth and success.  HR Catalyst brings HR thought leadership to its clients to create and implement a people strategy.      LinkedIn: Mark Mitford   HR Catalyst Consulting    Our Sponsor: People Element    Understand, engage, inspire, and retain your people like never before.  People Element's employee experience and engagement solution delivers powerful intelligence, giving you the confidence to act.   www.peopleelement.com   LinkedIn: People Element   Twitter: @People_Element     Find Us:   On Twitter: @ImCallingHR, @EngagementHR   Spotify: Spotify: All About HR Podcast 

How can HR help the organization thrive in the gig economy?

3/2/2022  All About HR: You hear a lot of conversations about Executive Coaching but what about Early to Mid-Career Coaching? If you are interested in developing your emerging leaders, this is a can't miss podcast with Mike Sipple, Jr.! We talk talent development, Jay-Z & Linkin Park, The Great Realization, Communication in our remote world, and how HR Tech can't create employee experience. Links from Show:  What Mike is Listening To:   What the Heck Is EOS?: A Complete Guide for Employees in Companies Running on EOS by Geno Wickman  Traction by Geno Wickman    Noted in Podcast:  Double Double by Cameron Harold  HR HOTSAUCE “Favorite song to bring you out of a funk playlist” - Mike has added Jay-Z & Linkin Park - Collision Course    Our Guest, Mike Sipple Jr.:   Mike is the CEO of Centennial Talent Strategy & Executive search as well as the Founder/CEO of Talent Magnet Institute.  Mike can always be found contributing to support the mission and vision of unlocking human potential through his writing, podcast, executive search and training.    Twitter: @Mikesipplejr  LinkedIn: Mike Sipple Jr.  Centennial Talent & Executive Search  Talent Magnet Institute    Our Sponsor: People Element    Understand, engage, inspire, and retain your people like never before.  People Element's employee experience and engagement solution delivers powerful intelligence, giving you the confidence to act.   www.peopleelement.com   LinkedIn: People Element   Twitter: @People_Element   Find Us:   On Twitter: @AllAboutHRPod, @EngagementHR   Spotify: Spotify: All About HR Podcast 

How can HR successfully support a changing organization?

How can you ensure the wellbeing of your HR team in an environment of disruption?

All About HR: Adam joins us to speak about the evolution of employee engagement, setting the right data thresholds for your employee feedback results, pseudoscience and what to act on after collecting employee feedback. If you have ever collected employee feedback or are looking to start this is a can't miss conversation!   What Adam is Listening To Maroon 5  Noted in Podcast:  Adam talks about data thresholds   Pygmalion Effect, Wikipedia  HR HOT SAUCE “Favorite song to bring you out of a funk playlist” - Adam has added AC/DC to the mix!    Our Guest, Adam Zuckerman:   Adam is the Global Product Leader for the Willis Towers Watson Employee Engagement Software. He is responsible for leading the product vision, strategy, development, and ongoing enhancement. Adam also teaches Organizational Attitudes and Survey Development at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Adam's thoughts on organizational culture and performance have been featured in several popular and industry media, including, most recently, Bloomberg Television, Crain's, The Chicago Tribune, HR.com, and Human Resources Executive    LinkedIn: Adam Zuckerman  Willis Towers Watson    Our Sponsor: People Element    Understand, engage, inspire, and retain your people like never before.  People Element's employee experience and engagement solution delivers powerful intelligence, giving you the confidence to act.   www.peopleelement.com   LinkedIn: People Element   Twitter: @People_Element   Find Us:   On Twitter: @AllAboutHRPod, @EngagementHR   Spotify: Spotify: All About HR Podcast 

How can you tailor-make your HR service to best serve your employees?

Episode 10, April Bell: Reframing Empathy to Drive Innovation  December 14, 2021  All About HR: April Bell joins us to explore the power of empathy and how it is integral in driving product and human innovation.  The conversation provides a new take on empathy that dives deeper than any conversation on the topic I've heard to date.  April takes us through some great ideas and insights from her new book "The Fire Starter: Igniting Innovation with Empathy".  April connects the dots for us between design thinking and empathy and it's really fascinating.     Links from Show:  What April is Listening To:  Alison Armstrong  Books Noted in Podcast:  April Bell - The Fire Starter: Igniting Innovation with Empathy  Rory Sutherland - Alchemy    Our Guest, April Bell:   A researcher, business owner, and often described as a force of nature, April Bell loves to solve problems. She has conducted more than 11,000 hours of empathy research through her boutique research agency working with many of the world's well-known brands. While helping Fortune 500 companies innovate new products and services for almost two decades, she observed the impact of empathy on user experiences throughout the innovation journey and was inspired to write her first book. Her mission is to provide tools to ignite creativity, build stronger connections, and inspire others through empathy and self-discovery. April Bell's own fire is lit when she is reading, snuggling with her daughter, or finds her way onto a boat    LinkedIn: April Bell  https://www.aprilbellresearch.com  april@aprilbellresearch.com  Youtube: April Bell The Firestarter Igniting Innovation with Empathy  Our Sponsor: People Element    Understand, engage, inspire, and retain your people like never before.  People Element's employee experience and engagement solution delivers powerful intelligence, giving you the confidence to act.   www.peopleelement.com   LinkedIn: People Element   Twitter: @People_Element   Find Us:   On Twitter: @AllAboutHRPod, @EngagementHR   Spotify: Spotify: All About HR Podcast 

How can you win the war for talent in the age of the Great Resignation?

Tune in for a sneak peek of Season 2 of All About HR!

All About HR: Nicky joins us to talk about planning for 2022 & developing your digital strategy that works for both digital natives and those that are still learning to adapt to the digital transformation at work.  Nicky talks us through the connection between wellbeing and your digital strategy.  As fans of some of the same sports teams, we also discuss how to continue supporting your teams even when they are down....really, really down. Links from Show: Nicky's Favorite Podcasts:  - Redefining HR Podcast, Amplify Talent by Lars Schmidt  - Up In The Blue Seats #PeopleInc #HRCommunity Our Guest: Nicky Hoyland is the CEO and co-founder of Huler - “the new home of work tech and is Co-Founder of #HRontheHouse which can be found every Friday on clubhouse at 12 EST”.  Nicky was named in Tech Nation's Top 10 inspiring women powering tech.  Nicky is always sharing her thoughts and opinions on how to make a difference inside the future of work and HR tech industry as a speaker at conferences, webinars and has been a guest on many podcasts. After over 15 years of pushing the boundaries, she has a strong understanding of what works and the changes that we must be brave enough as leaders to make happen.  LinkedIn:  Nicky Hoyland Twitter: @thenickyh Twitter: HULER @hulersocial www.huler.io Clubhouse: #HROnTheHouse, every Friday @ Noon EST   Our Sponsor: People Element   Understand, engage, inspire and retain your people like never before.  People Element's employee experience and engagement solution delivers powerful intelligence, giving you the confidence to act.  www.peopleelement.com  LinkedIn: People Element  Twitter: @People_Element  Find Us:  On Twitter: @AllAboutHRPod, @EngagementHR  Spotify: Spotify: All About HR Podcast 

Tune in for the highlights from Season 1 of All About HR!

What are the things that HR should start, stop, and continue doing in 2022?

All About HR: Kevin Jonell joins us to speak about leadership and its direct connectivity to employee retention.  Kevin and I dive into the dynamics of HR in the fitness industry and how he's levering his "Caddie Leadership" approach to help organizational leadership through his company Kobalt Coaching. The One Minute Manager Meets the Monkey Our Guest: Kevin Jonell is the founder of Kobalt Coaching, an Executive and Leadership Coaching company. Kevin draws from more than 25 years of experience working for companies such as Starbucks, 24 Hour Fitness, Vail Resorts, PeopleSoft, University of Denver, and BluSky Restoration Contractors, in human resources and operations to help grow leaders and achieve the results they want.  Kevin completed his MBA at the University of Denver and is currently a Faculty Coach at the University of Denver's University College and volunteers at the DU Alumni Career Development office, conducting webinars and providing career coaching. Kevin sits on the board of Manna Resource Center which exists to break through barriers to self-sufficiency and mental wellness. Kevin lives in Centennial, CO with his wife and three kids and is an avid fly fisherman and golfer. LinkedIn: Kevin Jonell Twitter: @KJonell Website: https://kobaltcoaching.com/ Phone: 303.551.3495 Book a Meeting with Kevin: https://calendly.com/kobaltcoaching/45min Our Sponsor: People Element   Understand, engage, inspire and retain your people like never before.  People Element's employee experience and engagement solution delivers powerful intelligence, giving you the confidence to act.  www.peopleelement.com  LinkedIn: People Element  Twitter: @People_Element  Find Us:  On Twitter: @AllAboutHRPod, @EngagementHR  Spotify: Spotify: All About HR Podcast 

What do you need to become a strategic and future-ready CHRO?

All About HR: Jeffrey R. Shapiro joins us to talk about the difference between Talent Acquisition & Recruiting, bringing your whole self to work & your communities, how to retain your employees, how music inspires us & some world series predictions (hint, Jeffrey was right) Our Guest: Jeffrey R. Shapiro, People-Obsessed. Data-Informed. Solution-Oriented. Talent Acquisition at RadNet, Co-Founder of the #HROnTheHouse on Clubhouse LinkedIn: Jeffrey Shapiro Twitter: @JeffreyWShapiro Clubhouse: #HROnTheHouse, every Friday @ Noon EST Our Sponsor: People Element  Understand, engage, inspire and retain your people like never before.  People Element's employee experience and engagement solution delivers powerful intelligence, giving you the confidence to act. www.peopleelement.com LinkedIn: People Element Twitter: @People_Element Find Us: On Twitter: @AllAboutHRPod, @EngagementHR Spotify: Spotify: All About HR Podcast

How do human capital decisions affect financial capital decisions?

All About HR: Jason Averbook joins us to share some insights from his HR Tech Conference Keynote, the Now of Work, why the great resignation is only ½ the story, how many organizations approach to performance management is incredibly dated & all things Employee Experience.  Don't miss this episode! Links from show discussion:  I'm Losing My Patience with HR | The NOW of Work with Jason Averbook Our Guest: Jason Averbook, CEO, Thought Leader, Analyst, Keynote Speaker, Consultant, Author www.leapgen.com LinkedIn: Jason Averbrook Twitter: @jasonaverbook, @LeapGen Our Sponsor: People Element  Understand, engage, inspire and retain your people like never before.  People Element's employee experience and engagement solution delivers powerful intelligence, giving you the confidence to act. www.peopleelement.com LinkedIn: People Element Twitter: @People_Element Find Us: On Twitter: @AllAboutHRPod

How to unlock your employees' full potential and improve mental health?

All About HR: Jessica Miller-Merrill joins us to talk about HR Tech Conference, Upskilling, 7 Women Owning it in the Workplace Links from show discussion:  Book: Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It, By Chris Voss First Follower Our Guest: Jessica Miller-Merrell (@jmillermerrell) is a workplace change agent, author and consultant focused on human resources and talent acquisition living in Austin, TX. Recognized by Forbes as a top 50 social media influencer and is a global speaker. She's the founder of Workology, a workplace HR resource and host of the Workology Podcast. www.workology.com LinkedIn: Jessica Miller-Merrill Twitter: @jmillermerrell @workology Our Sponsor: People Element  Understand, engage, inspire and retain your people like never before.  People Element's employee experience and engagement solution delivers powerful intelligence, giving you the confidence to act. www.peopleelement.com LinkedIn: People Element Twitter: @People_Element Find Us: On Twitter: @AllAboutHRPod

How can you secure your business in the present & shape the future by bringing together employee experience, analytics, and digital HR❓In this episode, we welcome Manisha Singh, Global VP Employee Experience, Analytics & Digital HR at AstraZeneca. Manisha has a track record of inventing futuristic operating models, nurturing unconventional talent pipelines, and building high-performing global teams that have delivered successful transformations.

Luetrell joins us to talk recruiting strategy, Silicon Beach, DEI in recruiting and one of the funnier HR Hot Sauce segments to date! Our Guest: Luetrell Toler heads up a Silicon Beach-based consultancy called True Talk Advisors,  with expertise in talent acquisition.  Clients include venture-funded startups and additionally works with media and traditional companies as well.  In addition, he has a coaching practice that helps job seekers transition careers.  https://www.truetalkla.com/ LinkedIn: Luetrell Toler Twitter: @TRUETALKLA Our Sponsor: People Element  Understand, engage, inspire and retain your people like never before.  People Element's employee experience and engagement solution delivers powerful intelligence, giving you the confidence to act. www.peopleelement.com LinkedIn: People Element Twitter: @People_Element Find Us: On Twitter: @AllAboutHRPod

Why do you need to treat employee experience like a subscription product❓Because as long as your employees are happy, they will continue subscribing to their job each month. In this episode, we talk to Jessica Hayes, Chief Operating Officer at Whereby, where the work style is fully distributed, flexible, and asynchronous.

Alie Elsaesser joins us to talk about I.O. Psychology, how the movie World War Z provides insight into making better decisions as a company and why Alie doesn't want to "return to normal".   Find Alie on LinkedIn: Alison Elsaesser LinkedIn Find Tom on Linkedin: Tom Horne LinkedIn                  on Twitter: @EngagementHR Thanks to our Sponsor People Element! www.peopleelement.com LinkedIn: People Element LinkedIn Twitter: @People_Element And find All About HR on Twitter @AllAboutHRPod  

Running a company is a lot like game theory: you need to have a philosophy and be one step ahead. ⚽ In this interview, we talk to Katarina Berg, CHRO at Spotify, about Spotify's HR of Things (HRoT) — intuitive, fast-paced, business-relevant, and tech-driven HR.

What are the key elements of a future-proof reward system, and what will reward look like in the future❓ In this interview, we are talking to Unilever's Global Reward Counselor, Peter Newhouse. Peter is an expert on pay and a forward-thinking reward innovator. Reward systems are the glue that keeps companies together, motivate employees, and boost performance and commitment.  ✨ With rewards being transformed due to advanced technology and data availability, organizations can establish a much more varied approach to rewards and provide employees with flexibility, personalization, and inclusivity❗In this episode, we discuss:

What skills do you need to manage the major shifts HR is facing?

What are the secret ingredients of a successful talent acquisition strategy?

Joining us today is Anna Buber-Farovich, Chief People and Culture Officer at Zip Co. Anna is an Organizational Development and HR leader who has helped executive leaders in companies like Google to build outstanding cultures focused on mission and growth