Is the traditional concept of HR outdated, and should we be embracing the term "People & Culture" instead? Can a company truly prosper if its People team is struggling? Are formal HR qualifications becoming obsolete in favor of practical experience and a desire for growth? Joining us to explore these provocative statements are Sandra Solomon, Director of HR at Sheraton Stockholm Hotel, and Marjaana Murtomaa, a seasoned Company and People Operations Consultant. Guiding the conversatio...
Have you ever wondered if influencing is the secret sauce every HR professional needs today? Or pondered how ready companies are to embrace an ageing workforce by 2025? And what about HR's reputation—does it truly reflect how HR professionals view people, or is there more to the story?Join us to explore these thought-provoking topics with our two esteemed guests: Fay Wallis, Career Coach and Founder of Bright Sky Career Coaching, and Arzo Nadi, CEO and Founder of AILovesHR. As always, guiding...
Is cultural fit more important than technical skills when it comes to campus recruitment? Could 2025 be the year early career hiring surpasses traditional campus recruitment? And, should recruiters shift their focus from merely filling vacancies to ensuring long-term employee retention?Welcome to this episode of HR Debatable, where we dive deep into these pressing questions shaping the future of recruitment. Join us as we explore these fascinating topics with our esteemed speakers: Bram van B...
In this episode of HR Debatable, we dive into the complexities of Learning and Development (L&D) with three provocative statements that challenge the status quo. Our distinguished guests will debate on the following statements:"L&D programs without recognition and rewards are a waste of time""In 2024, L&D leaders will demonstrate the ROI of employee development and be held accountable to business objectives""In today’s ever-changing business environment, traditional L&D can’t ...
Join us in this insightful episode of "Onboarding Unpacked" as we delve into the intricacies of effective employee onboarding. Discover why AI and automation are crucial for streamlining the onboarding process, but why they should complement, not replace, the human touch. We'll explore how these technologies can break down barriers and foster relationship-building, much like the early stages of a lasting relationship.We'll also discuss why hiring managers, not HR, should spearhead the onboard...
What happens when the HR world faces an exodus, and nobody seems to care? How can we rethink traditional approaches to designing people experiences in the workplace? And should compensation be tied to the work people do rather than where they live?Welcome to another episode of HR Debatable, where we dive deep into the most pressing and provocative issues in the world of Human Resources. Today, we're tackling three hot-button topics that are reshaping the HR landscape.Joining us for this compe...
In this episode we unpack the misunderstandings about employer branding, and discuss the challenges of creating a unique brand and the impact of AI on employer branding.Employer branding is nothing without Employee AdvocacyOur panelists discuss how all of your employer branding efforts may be in vain if your employees aren’t actively participating in spreading the word. The Challenge of Standing OutInspired by Kat Kibben's 2022 article, we tackle the issue of generic employer branding. M...
In this thought-provoking episode of HR Debatable, we delve into the heart of the human resources industry, tackling the elephant in the room: is the HR function its own worst enemy? With the expertise of former Heads of People and current tech pioneers Kimberly Burns and Careen Redman-Matthews, along with the astute moderation of Future of Work expert Neelie Verlinden, we're set to unravel the complexities of "HR for HR"—a topic that's not only central to our guests' current mission with the...
Does pay secrecy truly foster trust within an organization, or does it fuel speculation and discontent? Can organizations ensure fairness and belonging if their pay structures are built on the shifting sands of external benchmarks, or is the key to lasting trust and engagement found within their own data? And are employee well-being programs the missing puzzle piece in the total rewards strategy, or just a passing trend?Join us on this episode of HR Debatable as we dive deep into these pressi...
Is parental leave the biggest example of hypocrisy in the workplace and does the corporate ladder actually favor the child-free? Do companies truly accomodate diversity of employee' lives, or are we witnessing a silent hierarchy where parental responsibilities are granted a higher status over other personal commitments? And are we bartering human empathy for HR efficiency with the rise of HR Tech? These questions ignite a fiery discussion on this episode of HR Debatable.This week's guests: So...
Are degrees just paper and do skills truly rule the hiring game? Is your boss watching you for the right reasons, or is it just corporate Big Brother? And, could those engagement surveys be secretly sabotaging staff morale?Join us for a fiery episode of HR Debatable with HR mavericks Barry Flack and Laura Tejada, hosted by the fabulous Neelie Verlinden. Statements debated:"Degrees are overrated - Skills matter more in hiring.""Employee monitoring is necessary for productivity and securit...
Is gamification just a game when it comes to serious HR processes or a game-changer for employee engagement? Should HR professionals step into the shoes of other departments to broaden their perspective? And can organizations afford to neglect a strategic offboarding process in the fast-evolving workplace? Dive into these provocative questions with HR experts Tim Whitley, Director of HR Technology at the Oklahoma State University and Alex Seiler, Chief People Officer and Start-Up Advisor...
Are bonuses missing their mark as effective incentives? Should HR hold the power to veto hiring managers' decisions for fairer recruitment practices? And does offering unlimited PTO ultimately lead to employee burnout?Join Griet Deca, Chief Happiness Officer, and Marie Richter, Fractional Head of HR, as they debate on these controversial statements:Bonuses don’t work. Period.HR should have a veto over hiring managers' decisions.Unlimited PTO leads to employee burnout.Expertly moderated by the...
Is remote work the undeniable future, rendering traditional offices obsolete? Can company culture survive and thrive in a hybrid or remote environment? And, as we approach the year 2024, are four-day workweeks no longer a radical idea but becoming a routine reality?In this episode Vanessa (Ness) Monsequeira, Sustainability Strategist at global tech company Philips and Alexandre Hernandez, Co-founder of Jobgether, the largest remote job platform, debate on the following statements:Remote Work ...
Why do companies really want employees to come back to the office? Does it have more to do with avoiding a commercial real estate crash than anything else? In terms of Employee Recognition, where does employer responsibility end and where does employee responsibility start? Last but not least, is working in HR in today's world simply becoming too complex? Interesting questions that spark an exiting debate between our 2 guests, Tracie Sponenberg, Founder, Chief People Officer Tracie...
Is recruitment useless if the onboarding isn't done right? And will HR finally start to lean in, in 2024?In this episode, Dr. Dieter Veldsman, Chief HR Scientist at the Academy to Innovate HR, and Daniela Mertens, Global Director People & Culture at Hahn Group, debate on the critical topic of Employee Onboarding and its impact on Employee Retention.In the second segment, they share some interesting views on the 2024 HR Trend "HR will finally lean in", that predicts a strategic shift where...
Has the Buzzword economy gone too far creating more confusion than clarity for HR practitioners? Does it even make sense to ask for feedback, if we don't teach people how to deal with it first? What's on the minds of HR practitioners moving into 2024?Hot topics to be debated between our 2 guests Nicolas Zavala, CEO & Co-founder of BusinessWith, #1 software comparison platform in Nordics , and Erik Haugen, CEO of ConnectMyApps.As usual, guided by the fabulous Neelie Verlinden, HR Influence...
Will HR transformation even fully take off if the ROI of HR Tech isn't clear? Should all Employee Benefits always be customizable and are mental health initiatives a waste of time if people do not want to admit they need help?Interesting questions that spark an exiting debate between our 2 guests Carla Serra, HR Consultant and owner of Futturwork, and Lothar de Keyne, Co-founder of employee benefits solution Bevoy. As usual, guided by the fabulous Neelie Verlinden, HR Influencer and Futu...
Will 2024 mark the end of bullsh*it jobs? Is cash still king for employees, when it comes to compensation & benefits? And are we ready for the pay transparency era, or are there still too many skeletons in the closet? This and more will be debated in an epic HR Debatable battle between "Wage Wizard" Virgile Raingeard, Founder and CEO of Figures, and the "Evil HR Lady" a.k.a. Suzanne Lucas, HR Consultant and Keynote Speaker. As always, moderated by Neelie Verlinden, HR influencer...
Is the CV becoming extinct, or still alive and kicking? Should companies introduce a 4-hour workday? And how effective is leadership development, for real? In this episode of HR Debatable Elena Spiliotopoulou, Senior Director HR @ Medline Europe and Linnea Bywall, Head of People @ Alva Labs are facing each other in the boxing ring. Which results in some fiery debates!Moderated by Neelie Verlinden, HR influencer and Future of Work Expert.This week's panelist will debate the following stat...