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On today's show, David digs back into the inbox for his final Ask the Editor episode to answer questions around employee experience and diversity, equity and inclusion. 

On today's show David chats with Darrell “Coach D” Andrews, a well known speaker and an organizational consultant on matters of diversity, equity and inclusion. Darrell recently spoke at our D&I focused event. This conversation will explore some of the elements of his 3M framework, his upcoming book and how he views some of the challenges DEI faces down the road. Watch Darrell's entire session titled "The Equity 3M Framework: Building a Successful Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Initiative from the Inside Out"! Connect with Darrell on LinkedIn!

On today's show, David sits down with Don Schroeder, partner at the law firm Foley and Lardner, about the President's latest executive order which included instructions for the Federal Trade Commission to limit or ban the use of non-compete agreements. We'll dig into what enforcement and challenges to the ban might look like and how big of a priority this needs to be for companies as they adapt contracts and legal strategies.

On today's show, David shares some of the insights from our one day Diversity and Inclusion focused event. We'll dig into a variety of topics, ranging from new ways to source information from candidates, plugging ERGs into different areas of the organization, the challenges that keep DEI leaders up at night and why guilt is ultimately unproductive. To see the content hub for the event, just visit HR Exchange Live: Diversity and Inclusion. Be sure to check that out if you want full access to the sessions.  

On today's show, David chats with author, and former VP of Talent at LinkedIn, Steve Cadigan about the Great Resignation. They dig into what's driving it, what it means for employees, employers and the future of work.  Some of the topics covered in the show are also explored in Steve's latest book, titled "Workquake: Embracing the Aftershocks of COVID-19 to Create a Better Model of Working," which you can purchase on Amazon. 

On today's episode, David takes a look back at our recent HR Tech event and shares snippets from sessions that spoke to a variety of issues. He also answers some questions that speakers didn't have time to address.  To view all the sessions from HR Tech and watch them on demand, visit the HR Tech North America 2021 content hub on the site!

On today's show, David digs into our upcoming HR Tech event to profile some of the sessions and provide a bit more details about what's on offer in the event's agenda. He then digs into some of the Ask the Editor questions he's received.  For more information on HR Tech or to register for the event, visit https://www.hrexchangenetwork.com/events-hr-tech-north-america/.

On today's show, David sits down Wil Shelton, author of a new book called “The Silent Agreement: An Illusion of Inclusion in Black Corporate America: How to Fight with Conviction and Avoid Broken Promises.” They dig into his inspiration for the book, the importance of an honest conversation around diversity issues and where the fight for equality and equity in the workplace goes from here. If you'd like to learn more about Wil and his upcoming speaking engagements or to pick up a copy of the book, visit thesilentagreement.com. 

On today’s show, we are joined by LaDavia Drane, Global Head of Inclusion, Diversity and Equity at Amazon Web Services. We’re gonna be discussing the issue of women in STEM careers, and in particular, AI. We chat about some of the barriers they face, some of the things Drane hopes to see at AWS and how we can help women grow in fields such as AI. Following a report from Deloitte on Women in AI that had a lot of interesting insights into why women have struggled in AI as a field, I wanted to explore what the cost has been for AI as a result and what female leaders in the field feel needs to happen now. This interview comes off the back of that report. 

On today’s show, David is joined by Dan Kaplan, partner at Foley and Lardner and co-chair of the firm’s national labor and employment practice. They discuss some of the most common questions Kaplan gets around the idea of a safe return to work, from OSHA worries to mandatory vaccines and evolving mask policies. For more content on vaccine mandates and the impact of Coronavirus on HR, visit https://www.hrexchangenetwork.com/content-hub/coronavirus-and-hr

On today’s show, David chats with Mukta Arya, regional head of human resources at Societe Generale ahead of her speaking session at our upcoming HR Tech APAC event. We dig into the digital transformation journey that the organization has been on and how they’ve had success in applying design thinking to that process. HR Tech APAC will take place on June 8 & 9. Arya is going to be leading a session titled “Utilizing Design Thinking to Create, Design and Deliver Engaging L&D Programs.” If you want to learn more about the rest of the HR Tech APAC agenda, visit https://www.hrexchangenetwork.com/events-hr-tech-apac/

On this edition of the HR Exchange podcast, David sits down with Eric Vogeler, director of the LawX program at Brigham Young University Law School, where students are creating tools using design thinking to solve issues around access to legal services.  Their latest project, known as Goodbye Record, a tool dedicated to helping people who are having trouble getting their records expunged. The tool is something that could benefit job seekers as well as employers in need of talent and background screeners looking to improve their services. For more information on Goodbye Record, listen to the episode and visit their site to take the Fair Shot pledge at the link below.  https://www.goodbyerecord.com/partners 

On today's show, we look back at our most recent event, HR Exchange Live: Employee Engagement and Experience. You’ll hear from C-suite executives, a remote work evangelist and a design thinking expert on how they're working to shape the employee experience and drive engagement.  To hear and watch all of the sessions from this event in their entirety, visit https://www.hrexchangenetwork.com/content-hub/employee-engagement-and-experience-north-america.  Speakers featured in this episode include:  Michele Meyer-Shipp - Chief People & Culture Officer, Major League Baseball Betsy Bula - All Remote Evangelist, Gitlab Damon Deaner - Director of Employee Experience and Design, IBM Transformations Ben Whitter - Author, and Founder/CXO of the HEX Organization. 

On today’s show, David chats with immigration attorney Elizabeth Goss around issues with the work visa program in the United States. We’ll look at how things have changed since the election, what needs to be done and how companies navigate the visa application process in the weeks and months to come. It’s something that was a hot topic of debate under the Trump administration who posed strict regulations that caused companies a great deal of headaches in recent years, whether it was H1B visas for skilled workers, which made up 22% of all work related visas issued in 2019, or H2A visas for agricultural workers that made up around 24%. The result of lowering the amount of people who can get these documents has been long waiting lists and unfilled roles.

On this edition of the HR Exchange Podcast, David chats with Alysha M. Campbell, Senior Global HR Business Partner at The Economist. The discuss how to build cultures of belonging and explore the relationship to the businesses bottom line. Today’s show will provide a bit of a glimpse into Alysha’s session at our upcoming Employee Engagement and Experience event set to take place on April 20 & 21. The event is free to register for attendees. Visit https://www.hrexchangenetwork.com/events-employee-engagement-and-ex/ to register today. 

On this edition of the podcast, David is joined by Mario Moussa and Derek Newberry, co-authors of the upcoming book "The Culture Puzzle: Harnessing the Forces that Drive Your Organization's Success." They discuss what culture is, what it isn't, what drives it and how to evaluate it. This is something many organizations have been grappling with over the last year as corporate culture looks for ways to transcend the distance created by remote work and the stresses cause by the pandemic.   

Employee experience is a priority for a large percentage of HR professionals in 2021, with safe returns to work, hybrid work models and ongoing remote workforce building happening across industries.  Ben Whitter is an employee experience advocate, expert and the author of two books on the subject. In this edition of the HR Exchange Podcast, editor David Rice chats with Whitter about where we still fall short on experience, where the next opportunity is and Whitter's newest book, "The Human Experience at Work." 

At our latest event, HR Exchange Network editor David Rice did an impromptu "Ask the Editor" session and it went better than anticipated. Today, he's decided to take questions from emails and social media messages and address them in an Ask the Editor podcast.  This is a first attempt at this, so be sure to let David know what you think of the show and ask questions for the next episode by emailing editor@hrexchangenetwork.com. Be sure to include "Ask the Editor" in the subject line! 

The last year has been tough on everyone, but it’s been plain to see that the pandemic has hit certain communities and demographics harder than others. Women have had to take on quite a lot in this pandemic and, as this is Women’s History Month, HR Exchange Network editor David Rice wanted down with someone who could shine a bit of insight into what the long term ramifications of this period could be for women. On this edition of the HR Exchange Podcast, David chats with Heather Vough, she is a Professor of Management at George Mason University School of Business. An expert on how we use our careers to shape our identities, Vough talks about how women have coped with the demands of this crisis and what their transitions in and out of the workforce mean on a professional and personal level. 

On this edition of the HR Exchange podcast, David plays an interview conducted by Rhiannon Chandler-Day, the host of our HR and Future of Work APAC event. She sits down with Priyanka Anand, VP and Head of HR at telecommunications giant Ericsson, to chat about how the company has met the COVID-19 challenge and how it's informing their decision making around what the future of work will look like for the company.  Be sure to check out the link below for full details on HR and Future of Work APAC. The event will take place March 23 and 24 and is completely free for attendees.  https://www.hrexchangenetwork.com/events-hr-and-the-future-of-work-apac/ 

Following a few weeks break, HR Exchange Network editor David Rice is back with a new episode and he brings with him some of the insights gained during our recent HR and Future of Work digital summit.  Hear from industry experts on issues in diversity as well as the future of the organization, performance management and HR's role as a transformer. 

Businesses are looking to data all the time to influence the way they service customers and now, more and more businesses are looking to apply their data capabilities to improving the employee experience.  Today, HR Exchange Network editor David Rice is joined by Detlef Hold, Head of Digital Learning Experience at healthcare and pharma giant Roche. They discuss the use of data in building the learning experience and how we map and measure those experiences to suit the company identity.   This spring, HR Exchange Network is happy to be focusing on the topic of Future of Work, something that has changed drastically in the last year. We have our annual HR and Future of Work summit coming up in just two weeks, Feb.23-25, so do be sure to sign up for that. And in March, we have our HR and Future of Work APAC event, focusing on the future of work challenges specifically from the angle of the Asia Pacific region. One of our speakers at this year’s event is Detlef Hold. His session is titled “ Leveraging Data to Generate an End-to-End People Development Experience of the Future”, so today I wanted to ask him some questions about how data is fueling the employee experience. Here is the interview with Detlef. Enjoy.  

Diversity and inclusion has long been an issue that companies have looked to address, but following the focus placed on issues of racial justice in the last year, we find organizations asking themselves some key questions about their practices, their image and authenticity of their previous D&I efforts. It’s a big moment in time for D&I. Get it wrong and candidates of any race will likely not identify with your employer brand or values. Get it right, and the world is your oyster so to speak. On today's show, HR Exchange Network editor David Rice sits down with Ellen Bailey, Sr. Adviser for Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging at Harvard Business Publishing for a conversation about defining diversity, measuring our efforts around it and the impact of words on our organizations and recruiting processes. 

The future is now as they say and it's especially true when it comes to how, when and where work gets done.  Over the last year, the Future of Work conversation has evolved dramatically, with challenges that seemed impossible just a few short years ago having already become reality. There are new technology challenges, evolving philosophies and innovative experiences to consider.  On this edition of the HR Exchange Podcast, Editor David Rice sits down with Andrew Saidy, Head of Employer Branding and Talent Mobility at Seagate Technology. Saidy will be a speaker at our upcoming HR and Future of Work event, where he will look to help attendees define what the Future of Work means to them.

With remote work appearing to be the only thing that is certain for the future, companies have to consider what their futures look like and what sort of culture they want to develop around remote work.  On this edition of the HR Exchange Podcast, editor David Rice sits down with Heather Doshay, Chief People Officer at Webflow to discuss how her teams are transitioning, what every organization should be looking for in remote work practices and how to improve the employee experience, whether you have a truly remote culture or are just working through this crisis. 

It's been a trying year for the American Civil Liberties Union when it comes to their work. The challenge of developing learning for the nationwide network of ACLU affiliates has fallen to Regis Courtemanche, Director of Knowledge and Learning at the ACLU.  Having joined in July, his first 6 months have been interesting to say the least. HR Exchange Network editor David Rice sits down with Courtemanche to discuss what that journey has been like and what some of his goals for the future are. He also shares some of the lessons he's learned in previous posts that he carries with him today and what his goals for 2021 are. 

As the New Year beckons, we can all start to look ahead, but as tempting as that is, 2020 has been such a pivotal moment for HR that it would be a mistake not to look back on some of the things that came out of it.  While there has been plenty to opine and worry about, there have been a lot of great lessons and stories to come out of 2020 and if you're willing to see them, tremendous opportunities for growth and development were on offer as well.  In this edition of the HR Exchange podcast, editor David Rice revisits some of his favorite interviews and event sessions from the last year. He'll dig into the topic of remote work, measuring learning, the multi-generational workforce and more.  If you would like to see complete sessions from any of our events this year, visit www.hrexchangenetwork.com  

Liza Voticky is a former talent executive who has worked for companies such as Royal Caribbean and Coca-Cola, but these days, she's turning her attention to solving a pressing technology need in the talent acquisition space.  "I've seen companies that are trying to sell a human capital management platform come to places I've worked with their solution that didn't even have a recruiting function within the platform," Voticky said. "And then when you ask for one, they kind of just say 'well we'll build one for you.' The experience that was built out of that approach didn't work." On this edition of the HR Exchange podcast, editor David Rice sits down with Voticky to chat about some of the pressing issues in talent, and what issues she's trying to solve in 2021. 

There is and will continue to be a human cost to a year like 2020. How it will be remembered and what the long term effects of a tumultuous year like this remain to be seen. That cost played out in a lot of different ways and it required organizations to adapt their practices and policies to make being human within them easier. Whether it was in the form of offering flexible work hours or increasing access to mental health, 2020 has been a year that has required HR to focus on how they can help humans continue to thrive while keeping the business moving forward.  On this edition of the podcast, HR Exchange Network Editor David Rice sits down with Rhonda Hall, Vice President of Human Resources and Organizational Development at University Federal Credit Union, based in Austin, Texas. They discuss the human challenges of 2020 and what aspects of it simply can't back to normal when the pandemic is over.  This interview is also included in our 2020 State of HR Report. To view that whole report, keep an eye on the HR Exchange Network in the coming weeks, as it will come out in early December. 

Human resources has grown closer to learning and development in 2020 at a time when both of these areas have evolved in drastic ways.  HR Exchange Network editor David Rice sits down to consider what he and all of us have learned about L&D in the last year. He sits down with Global Head of Digital Learning at GE Healthcare, Christopher Lind to chat about how the events of 2020 have impacted the industry and what he expects from it going forward.

The 2020 election fallout is already started. The Supreme Court has now heard arguments over the individual mandate for the Affordable Care Act and Joe Biden looks ever more like the President-elect despite President Trump still disputing the results.  What does all this mean though for the workforce and for HR professionals as the incoming president has a much different agenda than the previous. Where will his administration look to change the landscape for workplace culture, employment opportunity and labor regulations and standards?  HR Exchange Network editor David Rice sits down with Michael Lotito, co-chair of Littler's Workplace Policy Institute to discuss what a Biden administration's goals will be and the vehicles it could use to get there. 

With 2020 coming to an end, many a business professional is thinking about budgets and that includes HR. A recent survey from the HR Exchange Network shows that a significant portion of HR professionals are expecting to lose budget in 2021.  Among other challenges, HR is also focusing on employee wellness, mental health and coaching than ever before. In this episode, HR Exchange Network editor David Rice sits down with author of HR on Purpose Steve Browne to dig into some of the challenges he's seen firsthand and what he sees coming down the road. We also chat about his latest book "HR Rising."

COVID-19 has presented well documented challenges for managers. Harvard Business Publishing recently released a report titled "COVID-19 Heightens the Leadership Gap" exploring some of the ways companies can close that gap.  On today's show, we sit down with Larry Clark, Managing Director of Global Learning Solutions at Harvard Business Publishing's Corporate Learning Division. We take a closer look at leadership capability clusters, the duality of the current situation for managers and the role they play in cultural change and implementation. 

On today's show we reflect on our latest online event, Employee Engagement and Experience APAC.  We hear from experts and thought leaders in the region on how employers are evolving the way they communicate with employees, develop new technology solutions and get both people and the organization future ready. 

HR Exchange Network editor David Rice sits down with attorneys Mark Casciari and Benjamin Conley from Seyfarth Shaw to discuss a supreme court case that will impact the ability of states to regulate pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs). 

In this episode, we provide you with an excerpt of a panel discussion that took place as part of our recent HR Exchange Live: Corporate Learning event. We explore a range of topics, from providing learning to a multigenerational workforce, gaining executive buy in for L&D, what the next year looks like and more. Joining us as guests we have:  Ken Hubbell, Senior Vice President of Instructional Design Strategy & Innovation, Wells Fargo Marco Madrazo, Director of Learning Experience Design, Holiday Inn Club Vacations Marla Noble, Global Head of Learning and Development, Carrier Corporation.

In this edition of the HR Exchange, we speak to Nancy Delogu, an attorney and shareholder with employment and labor law firm Littler, about the legal risks behind returning employees to work. 

The Coronavirus pandemic has already taught us a great deal about the state of business and just how capable we are of having teams work remotely. To help us explore these topics and take a look at how we'll view this time in history in the long run, we spoke with Erica Volini, U.S. Human Capital Leader for Deloitte Consulting. 

On this week’s episode – the coronavirus and HR’s response to the pandemic. The guest: Akebono Brake USA Vice President and Assistant General Manager of Global HR Eric Torigian. He discusses how the crisis has impacted companies all over the world, what HR professionals should be doing right now and how this situation will change work in the future.

On this week’s episode – Tiro Security CEO and Founder Kris Rides. He discusses the unique relationship between HR and cybersecurity teams. Rides and host Mason Stevenson look at ways to better that relationship and they take a look at why it’s so important during the coronavirus situation. The two also look at ways to champion diversity in the industry.

On this week’s episode – HR thought leader and author Jon Ingham. A great conversation focused on the lack of transformation of the rewards function in the HR space. Ingham and host Mason Stevenson talk about why it’s happened, what the impact has been and how technologies such as artificial intelligence could offer some real change in the future. The chat also touches on BREXIT.

On this week’s episode – GE Healthcare Global Head of Digital Learning Christopher Lind. It’s all about learning with special emphasis on the future of work. Lind and HR Exchange Podcast host Mason Stevenson also discuss employee engagement and the multigenerational workforce.

On this week’s episode – President and CEO of Intern Bridge Dr. Robert Shindell. The topic of discussion – Internship. Shindell explains how to set up an internship program within your organization, key components of its structure, the role of the supervisor and how all of these pieces make for a rewarding intern experience.

On this week’s episode – Saint Peter’s Healthcare System CHRO Pam Teufel and HR Transformation Manager Maral Parciael. The topic of discussion – HR Transformation. They discuss the pain points in HR right now, plus a look at the impact of the multigenerational workforce on transformation, culture and even employee engagement.

On this week’s episode – Valentino Talent Acquisition and Development Leader Edward Arencibia. Arencibia and HR Exchange Podcast Host Mason Stevenson cover a lot of ground including the multigenerational workforce, talent acquisition and development specifically around desired skills and the impact on the employee experience.

On this week’s episode – The Granite Group’s Chief People Officer Tracie Sponenberg. Her discussion with HR Exchange Podcast host Mason Stevenson covered several topics such as the biggest pain points from HR. That included talent attraction. The two also took a look at the multigenerational workforce and its impact on the company culture and employee engagement. They also discussed the company’s HR technology journey… specifically HR automation

On this week’s episode – Sage Dental SVP and Chief People Officer John Whitaker. The topic of discussion leadership and the Imposter Syndrome. Whitaker and HR Exchange Podcast Host Mason Stevenson talk about the current state of affairs in leadership, plus Whitaker talks about his personal challenges with the Imposter Syndrome AND how it’s different for women.

Do you feel your organization has forgotten about employee relations? You’re not alone! On this week’s episode – host Mason Stevenson speaks with employee relations expert – Yvonne Evans. She’s the Director of Talent Management and Employee Relations for the American Pharmacists Association. The two discuss what makes up a great strategy, who’re responsible for it and what the benefits are.

On this week’s episode – how a background in musical theatre turned into a very successful HR career. Christopher McCormick joins host Mason Stevenson. The two focus on psychological safety, the complex topic of diversity and inclusion and even touch on topics under the talent management umbrella such as performance management.

On this week’s episode – an HR professional who defines human resources as the intersection of business and psychology. Joseph Gregory, Global Human Resources Director for Everis joins host Mason Stevenson. The two focus on cultural transformation and every piece of the strategy from leadership buy-in to the role employees play. They also discuss the social impact of companies and even HR technology.

On this week’s episode – a view of HR from the World Bank Group. Sanjeev Sahgal, Head of HR Strategy and Agile HR joins us. Sahgal and HR Exchange Podcast host Mason Stevenson talk about the biggest challenges and success of HR in 2019, why agility is so important and the focus on developing employees and leaders.