Although its roots go back to the 1960s civil rights movements, DEI has become a part of our office conversations for the last 20 years. After George Floyd’s death in 2020, many companies increased their DEI budgets, established DEI departments, and recruited DEI executives, which was followed by DEI training. However, the latest data shows that all these initiatives have experienced a serious decline if not a turnaround. For example, a 5% increase in DEI personnel recruitment during the first half of 2023 was followed by an 8% decrease in the second half of the same year. Furthermore, many or ..read more

In HRchat episode 704, we look at some findings from LHH’s Global Workforce of the Future Report. The report investigates the changing world of work from the worker’s perspective. LHH surveyed over 30,000 workers across a range of industries, job functions, company sizes, and personal backgrounds to unravel how business leaders, HR professionals, managers, and more can best navigate shifting trends in the workforce. Joining me on the show is Gaëlle la Fosse, President of LHH and a member of the executive committee of The Adecco Group. Questions for Gaëlle include: What is the Globa ..read more

In HRchat episode 702, we consider colleagues who double up as caregivers and ways we can support them. Joseph Fuller’s research suggested that 73% of employees are currently juggling caregiving responsibilities in some capacity. However, due to a lack of tracking by employers, the necessary support infrastructure for caregivers is often not available. The result? Each family is left to build its caregiving support system from scratch. This inefficiency and sense of isolation result in massive losses of around $35 billion annually for U.S. businesses due to the failure to adequately support an ..read more

In HRchat episode 701, we discuss the impact of AI on the HR function, the evolution of employee engagement, UNLEASH, and a whole bunch more. My returning guest is Mervyn Dinnen a talent analyst, advising recruitment and HR technology businesses on the emerging trends impacting hiring, retention, and engagement. He is a writer and international speaker on recruitment and HR trends and an award-winning recruitment blogger. Prior to this, he spent 20 years as a recruitment and HR practitioner. Mervyn is a top HR influencer and the author of Exceptional Talent: How to Attract, Acquire and Retain ..read more

Flexspring, an ADP Marketplace Platinum Partner, has been recognized as the Top International Partner at the 2024 ADP Marketplace Partner Summit. This win marks the second year in a row that Flexspring distinguishes itself by winning Top International Partner. Focusing on HR data integration, Flexspring provides custom-tailored and turnkey data connectors for ADP® and other software partners that can help HR departments save time and money. What is Data Integration? Data integration allows HR professionals to avoid time-wasting and error-prone manual double data-entry between HR apps. Flexspri ..read more

In the latest HRchat episode, we consider what it takes to achieve happiness at work. Tune in as we also share ways to better measure employee engagement. My guest this time is Nic Marks, CEO and Founder of Friday Pulse. Nic was once described as a “Statistician with a Soul” because of his unusual combination of ‘hard’ statistical skills and ‘soft’ people skills, he draws on scientific evidence to show that everyone benefits when businesses take happiness seriously. In 2018, Nic founded Friday Pulse an innovative tech business based in London to be the catalyst in changing the world of wo ..read more

Jet Peel machines have revolutionized the skincare industry, offering a unique and refreshing approach to facial treatments. As you embark on this journey to explore the untapped potential of these remarkable devices, we invite you to discover the transformative possibilities that lie beyond conventional beauty regimens. In this guide, we’ll delve into the emotional and conversational aspects of Jet Peel machines, sharing anecdotes that illuminate the power of these devices and their capacity to redefine the way we perceive skincare. Unveiling the Purge: A Cathartic Experience Imagine a serene ..read more

In episode 693 of the HRchat show, we shine a light on a new podcast called Work in Progress by Matrix. My guest is Roger Clements, Chief Growth Officer at Matrix. Roger joined Matrix at the beginning of 2023 assuming responsibility for leading Matrix’s growth strategy. He has over 25 years of experience within the field of human capital management and workforce solutions. His experience spans working in prominent leadership roles for global HR Outsourcing, Recruitment Process Outsourcing and Managed Service Provider firms as well as experience gained within HR functions at large blue-chip org ..read more

In HRchat episode 692, we welcome Laura Probert, Chief People Officer at Egress to share tips to help companies combat cyber attacks. Laura is responsible for the company’s global people strategy. Her focus is on attracting, retaining, and developing world-class talent, including creating a high-performing culture that rewards and recognizes its people, provides flexibility, training and career development, and supports mental and physical wellbeing. With over 25 years of experience, Laura is passionate about creating successful people development strategies and building agile, high ..read more

In HRchat episode 691, we consider why motivation is key to employee retention and higher performance. The guest this time is Paul Yoachum, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at FindMojo, the creators of the Motivators Assessment, the workplace motivation assessment. Paul is responsible for overseeing the company’s growth, customer acquisition, content, and product strategy. He is a frequent speaker at training and leadership events throughout North America where he speaks on sales performance, employee motivation and productivity, corporate culture, and teamwork. He also guest lectures at u ..read more