People and Performance Podcast

In this episode, we discuss gender equality, the living wage and more.Our guest today is Deborah Borg, Chief Human Resources and D&I Officer at International Flavors & Fragrances, a world leader in food and beverage, home and personal care, and health.Deb is a seasoned HR and Business executive who has enabled business success through people for over 20 years. Her record of success can be attributed to an unusual breadth of experience having held key leadership roles in both general management and Human Resources for over 20 years in multinational industry leading companies. She has a passion for the human dimension of business, and applies her strong business acumen, curiosity, leadership and technical expertise in support of the business agenda as both a board member and a c-suite executive. Questions for Deborah include:IFF was recently named #1 in America and #10 globally on Equileap’s gender equality global report and ranking. What does this say about IFF's efforts to champion inclusion as a key advantage?What does it mean for the employer brand and recruitment efforts when a company can point to accolades like this?IFF is committed to the Living Wage Pledge to ensure all employees around the world receive a living wage as defined within their country. Why is this important?----------Talking About Ways To Improve Company Culture and People Performance The People and Performance Podcast is a show that dives into all things related to raising performance in the working world around us. We investigate how technology and HR processes are inextricably linked to the employee experience and the bottom line. Chris Bjorling, Co-host Christopher Bjorling is President at Fidello Inc., a consulting and services firm specializing in improving human performance. For over 30 years Chris has led Fidello in creating unique talent management solutions. Through the products and services he and his team have created over the years, his organization has helped clients design, develop, implement and integrate talent management processes and systems. Bill Banham, Co-host Bill Banham, Publisher at The HR Gazette, Host of the popular HRchat Podcast and Organizer of events such as DisruptHR London. Bill has worked with lots of business tech and HR-focused brands in the UK and North America including HRreview, TalentCulture, HRmarketer, Sprigg HR, and Team Fitness Tool. Contact us to learn more!

Happy International Women's Day! Today is dedicated to celebrating accomplishments of women, and marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. Around the world, groups unite to celebrate women's achievements or advocate for gender equality.As a nod to this special day, Chris Bjorling and Bill Banham thought it would be great to share answers from ten awesome women who've been guests on the show. The responses offered tackle this question: "In one minute or less, can you share one piece of advice or some direction you were given by a mentor, leader or colleague that inspired you to perform at a higher level in your career?"In order of appearance, you'll hear answers from these ten awesome women: Whitney Johnson, CEO of human capital consultancy Disruption AdvisorsKathy Caprino, an internationally-recognized career and leadership coach, writer, speaker and educator dedicated to the advancement of women in businessLila Nazef, Vice President of Sales and Marketing (North America) at Neocase, a Saas platform for automating HR service deliveryRita Sookrit, Toronto-based L&D expert and co-organizer of DisruptHR BuffaloKim Tabac, a consultant helping businesses big and small across North America to leverage their number one asset: their peopleKeirsten Greggs, founder and CEO of TRAP Recruiter LLCJacqueline Kuhn, Co-Owner and Executive Vice President, Strategic Services at HRchitectJanet M. Stovall, Global Head of DEI at the NeuroLeadership Institute, a global neuroscience-backed consultancy advising companies including Boeing, Microsoft, Netflix, and Zoom on DEI and workplace cultureTia Graham, Founder of Arrive At Happy and author of the book Be a Happy Leader. Throughout its pages, strategies and tactics are provided which include the use of positive psychologiy, having a broad perspective, executing quickly, creating strong relationships, measuring what matters, and being the spark in the teamEbonee Davis Ifeobu, Vice President, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion at Bridgestone Americas----------Talking About Ways To Improve Company Culture and People Performance The People and Performance Podcast is a show that dives into all things related to raising performance in the working world around us. We investigate how technology and HR processes are inextricably linked to the employee experience and the bottom line. Chris Bjorling, Co-host Christopher Bjorling is President at Fidello Inc., a consulting and services firm specializing in improving human performance. For over 30 years Chris has led Fidello in creating unique talent management solutions. Through the products and services he and his team have created over the years, his organization has helped clients design, develop, implement and integrate talent management processes and systems. Bill Banham, Co-host Bill Banham, Publisher at The HR Gazette, Host of the popular HRchat Podcast and Organizer of events such as DisruptHR London. Bill has worked with lots of business tech and HR-focused brands in the UK and North America including HRreview, TalentCulture, HRmarketer, Sprigg HR, and Team Fitness Tool. Contact us to learn more!

Today is Employee Appreciation Day! The holiday started to appear in workplace calendars around 1995 and has since grown into a well-loved tradition. Its creation is credited to Dr. Bob Nelson in collaboration with his company, Workman Publishing. Now, almost 30 years later, more and more companies are celebrating this semi-official holiday in one fashion or another all around the world! To celebrate employee appreciation day 2024, hosts Chris Bjorling and Bill Banham couldn't think of a better guest to be on the People and Performance Podcast than the awesome Rob Catalano, Chief Engagement Officer at WorkTango, a platform that offers employees a voice and leaders actionable insights. Using data science and natural language processing, Rob and his team help to deliver real-time insights to HR, executives and leaders on any initiative that requires employee feedback, and help companies measure employee engagement. The results are higher engagement and better people decisions. Rob is also a co-organizer of the popular DisruptHR Toronto events - a series that is dedicated to celebrating the achievements of employees and leaders. ----------Talking About Ways To Improve Company Culture and People Performance The People and Performance Podcast is a show that dives into all things related to raising performance in the working world around us. We investigate how technology and HR processes are inextricably linked to the employee experience and the bottom line. Chris Bjorling, Co-host Christopher Bjorling is President at Fidello Inc., a consulting and services firm specializing in improving human performance. For over 30 years Chris has led Fidello in creating unique talent management solutions. Through the products and services he and his team have created over the years, his organization has helped clients design, develop, implement and integrate talent management processes and systems. Bill Banham, Co-host Bill Banham, Publisher at The HR Gazette, Host of the popular HRchat Podcast and Organizer of events such as DisruptHR London. Bill has worked with lots of business tech and HR-focused brands in the UK and North America including HRreview, TalentCulture, HRmarketer, Sprigg HR, and Team Fitness Tool. Contact us to learn more!

Our guest this time is Joshua Siegal a multi-time Head of People for some of Canada’s most successful scale-up tech companies. He’s currently operating as a Fractional Chief People Officer, Advisor, Investor, and Speaker, empowering organizations to build sustainable, high-performance cultures. Josh will also be a speaker at DisruptHR Buffalo on April 11. Listen as we discuss  ways to navigate a 'polycrisis' and keep employees energized during difficult timesQuestions for Josh Include: Can you share your experiences of "navigating a polycrisis" and keeping employees energized during challenging times?What are some ways to navigate layoffs more compassionately?How can we create human connection in a decentralized world?Can you share some top advice you've had from a mentor?Tell us about your talk on April 11.More About JoshJosh possesses a deep love for coaching, mentoring, & education. Be it in the boardroom or in the classroom, he feels it is his purpose to help those around him unleash their full potential.When not leading People & Culture teams, Josh has a deep passion for the martial arts, yoga, reading, and spending time with his amazing wife and adorable dog.----------Talking About Ways To Improve Company Culture and People Performance The People and Performance Podcast is a show that dives into all things related to raising performance in the working world around us. We investigate how technology and HR processes are inextricably linked to the employee experience and the bottom line. Chris Bjorling, Co-host Christopher Bjorling is President at Fidello Inc., a consulting and services firm specializing in improving human performance. For over 30 years Chris has led Fidello in creating unique talent management solutions. Through the products and services he and his team have created over the years, his organization has helped clients design, develop, implement and integrate talent management processes and systems. Bill Banham, Co-host Bill Banham, Publisher at The HR Gazette, Host of the popular HRchat Podcast and Organizer of events such as DisruptHR London. Bill has worked with lots of business tech and HR-focused brands in the UK and North America including HRreview, TalentCulture, HRmarketer, Sprigg HR, and Team Fitness Tool. Contact us to learn more!

In this episode, we consider how to source and hire high-performers. Our guest today is Shally Steckerl, Principal Consultant and Founderat The Sourcing Institute. Shally is a globally recognized recruiting leader who has helped build sourcing organizations for companies such as Microsoft, Google, Coca-Cola, Cisco, and Motorola. He is a writer, a public speaker, and an adjunct professor at Temple University in Philadelphia.  Shally is known as the "Godfather of Sourcing" and has dedicated much of his adult life to teaching his sourcing methods to those who want to be better. Shally understands what it takes to get leads on the phone and contracts on deck.Questions for Shally include:In many industries, it's tough to find and hire high-performing people right now. Why is that?Is culture fit important? What's different about what top candidates expect from their next job and how have expectations changed since we came through the pandemic? How can hiring managers mess it up at the interview stage? What pitfalls should they avoid to get the candidate over the line? ----------Talking About Ways To Improve Company Culture and People Performance The People and Performance Podcast is a show that dives into all things related to raising performance in the working world around us. We investigate how technology and HR processes are inextricably linked to the employee experience and the bottom line. Chris Bjorling, Co-host Christopher Bjorling is President at Fidello Inc., a consulting and services firm specializing in improving human performance. For over 30 years Chris has led Fidello in creating unique talent management solutions. Through the products and services he and his team have created over the years, his organization has helped clients design, develop, implement and integrate talent management processes and systems. Bill Banham, Co-host Bill Banham, Publisher at The HR Gazette, Host of the popular HRchat Podcast and Organizer of events such as DisruptHR London. Bill has worked with lots of business tech and HR-focused brands in the UK and North America including HRreview, TalentCulture, HRmarketer, Sprigg HR, and Team Fitness Tool. Contact us to learn more!

The numbers consistently show that a diverse workforce, supported by rigorous DEI policies, can unleash a myriad of benefits. It has the power to revolutionize an organization's performance, drive innovation, enhance decision-making, and ultimately, create a thriving culture of excellence.In this episode of the People and Performance Podcast, we delve deep into some practical strategies, insights, and success stories from an industry leader who champions diversity ways to leverage DEI initiatives to achieve higher overall levels of employee performance.Listen as we explore ways in which a more diverse workforce, coupled with robust DEI recruitment policies, can become a catalyst for positive change, propelling organizations to new heights of success.Our guest this time is Keirsten Greggs, founder and CEO of TRAP Recruiter LLC, a recruiting consulting and career coaching firm. With over 20 years of experience in talent acquisition, she's passionate about helping organizations attract, select and retain the best people, including underrepresented candidates, as well as helping job seekers find their voice in the hiring process.With 20+ years of experience in Talent Acquisition, she’s known around the industry. Add that to being featured as an expert by ERE, InHerSight, Diversity Jobs, Hiretual, Talview, TechTarget, BBC World Service Radio, MadameNoire, Fast Company, and SiriusXM Urban View.Listen and learn practical techniques and strategies you can use to attract, source, and retain diverse candidates and the benefits it’ll bring to the performance of your company.Questions for Keirsten include: Can you tell us about your passion for recruiting?Can you share 2 or 3 top diversity recruiting strategies to achieve better levels of DEI in the workplace?What do many job candidates get wrong about working with a recruiter?What do many employers get wrong when trying to recruit a more diverse workforce? How can they make the employer brand more appealing? How is AI helping to remove bias from the sourcing and recruiting process? ----------Talking About Ways To Improve Company Culture and People Performance The People and Performance Podcast is a show that dives into all things related to raising performance in the working world around us. We investigate how technology and HR processes are inextricably linked to the employee experience and the bottom line. Chris Bjorling, Co-host Christopher Bjorling is President at Fidello Inc., a consulting and services firm specializing in improving human performance. For over 30 years Chris has led Fidello in creating unique talent management solutions. Through the products and services he and his team have created over the years, his organization has helped clients design, develop, implement and integrate talent management processes and systems. Bill Banham, Co-host Bill Banham, Publisher at The HR Gazette, Host of the popular HRchat Podcast and Organizer of events such as DisruptHR London. Bill has worked with lots of business tech and HR-focused brands in the UK and North America including HRreview, TalentCulture, HRmarketer, Sprigg HR, and Team Fitness Tool. Contact us to learn more!

In this episode of the People and Performance Podcast, we hear from Dr. Sue Haywood, President and Owner at Human Resource Blueprints Ltd and Associate Professor, Organizational Behaviour at Queen's University. Sue’s career includes service with the Canadian Armed Forces and HR roles within healthcare, government, and Fortune 500 companies. She serves on the HRPA board of directors, volunteers with Great Dane rescue and is the proud mom of a pre-schooler.Questions for Sue include:You were featured on the HR Like a Boss show back in 2023. In it, you discussed how HR and leaders can help deliver the work environments that employees are looking for. Can you give us your take.  What are some challenges to developing leaders when so much time today is spent working remotely?How can top performers be incentivized to move into leadership roles?How important is experiencing failure so that, in the long term, one has a successful career? Do leaders learn more from failures than wins?----------Talking About Ways To Improve Company Culture and People Performance The People and Performance Podcast is a show that dives into all things related to raising performance in the working world around us. We investigate how technology and HR processes are inextricably linked to the employee experience and the bottom line. Chris Bjorling, Co-host Christopher Bjorling is President at Fidello Inc., a consulting and services firm specializing in improving human performance. For over 30 years Chris has led Fidello in creating unique talent management solutions. Through the products and services he and his team have created over the years, his organization has helped clients design, develop, implement and integrate talent management processes and systems. Bill Banham, Co-host Bill Banham, Publisher at The HR Gazette, Host of the popular HRchat Podcast and Organizer of events such as DisruptHR London. Bill has worked with lots of business tech and HR-focused brands in the UK and North America including HRreview, TalentCulture, HRmarketer, Sprigg HR, and Team Fitness Tool. Contact us to learn more!

In this episode of the People and Performance Podcast, we discuss what organizations often miss in their approach to leveraging data when making resource decisions around people and culture. Our guest this time is Craig Forman, Founder at CultureC Consulting.For over a decade, Craig’s work has been driven by a singular professional purpose: to help the world work better by improving the places we work. Over his career, he’s supported some of the most notable and highly successful organizations to build human-focused, high-performing workplace cultures.Questions for Craig include: What has your journey taught you regarding the power of data when it comes to people & culture?What are organizations often missing in their approach to leveraging data when making resource decisions around people and culture?Tell us about your time at Culture Amp and your ultimate transition to launch CultureC ConsultingMore About CraigCraig recently founded CultureC Consulting following six years as Lead People Scientist at Culture Amp. CultureC is focused on helping organizations implement a data-informed approach to their people and culture, resulting in actions that have an impact. Additionally, he designed and led Culture Amp’s award-winning Culture First global community, now with over 100 global chapters and led the experience design for the Culture First Global conference, spanning four years and 15 events reaching hundreds of thousands of culture enthusiasts.Craig holds a Master's degree in Industrial / Organizational Psychology and is a proud veteran of the US Air Force.----------Talking About Ways To Improve Company Culture and People Performance The People and Performance Podcast is a show that dives into all things related to raising performance in the working world around us. We investigate how technology and HR processes are inextricably linked to the employee experience and the bottom line. Chris Bjorling, Co-host Christopher Bjorling is President at Fidello Inc., a consulting and services firm specializing in improving human performance. For over 30 years Chris has led Fidello in creating unique talent management solutions. Through the products and services he and his team have created over the years, his organization has helped clients design, develop, implement and integrate talent management processes and systems. Bill Banham, Co-host Bill Banham, Publisher at The HR Gazette, Host of the popular HRchat Podcast and Organizer of events such as DisruptHR London. Bill has worked with lots of business tech and HR-focused brands in the UK and North America including HRreview, TalentCulture, HRmarketer, Sprigg HR, and Team Fitness Tool. Contact us to learn more!

In this episode of the People and Performance Podcast, we welcome Brian Hughes, the former VP of Human Resources at First Onsite onto the show to discuss leadership development and share some findings from a summer 2023 Canada-wide workplace values survey.  Questions for Brian include:How can medium and large organizations foster a culture of continuous learning among HR leaders and C-level executives to adapt to the dynamic business landscape?How can HR leaders and C-level executives better collaborate to embrace emerging HR technologies and use data-driven insights to enhance talent acquisition, retention, and succession planning?How can HR leaders ensure that the learning and development initiatives for C-level executives are aligned with the organization's overall business goals and long-term vision, and how can people analytics assist in measuring this alignment?Let's now discuss some findings from First Onsite's workplace values survey released in summer 2023:The report says 75% of Canadians believe hybrid working is here to stay. For white-collar salaried jobs, what's a good balance? (in-office, remote, and on-the-go workers). It's interesting to see that 41% of Canadians feel they lack options for purposeful employment. What initiatives or programs should leadership have in place to provide meaningful and purposeful roles for employees?The survey indicates that 23% of Canadians plan to quit or change jobs in 2023, with a higher percentage among younger adults. How can HR leaders play a bigger role in retaining their talent, especially the younger workforce, in light of this finding?This episde was recorded in summer 2023. ----------Talking About Ways To Improve Company Culture and People Performance The People and Performance Podcast is a show that dives into all things related to raising performance in the working world around us. We investigate how technology and HR processes are inextricably linked to the employee experience and the bottom line. Chris Bjorling, Co-host Christopher Bjorling is President at Fidello Inc., a consulting and services firm specializing in improving human performance. For over 30 years Chris has led Fidello in creating unique talent management solutions. Through the products and services he and his team have created over the years, his organization has helped clients design, develop, implement and integrate talent management processes and systems. Bill Banham, Co-host Bill Banham, Publisher at The HR Gazette, Host of the popular HRchat Podcast and Organizer of events such as DisruptHR London. Bill has worked with lots of business tech and HR-focused brands in the UK and North America including HRreview, TalentCulture, HRmarketer, Sprigg HR, and Team Fitness Tool. Contact us to learn more!

Chris and Bill are joined this time by Craig Weber, author of the best-selling book, "Conversational Capacity: The Secret To Building Successful Teams That Perform When The Pressure Is On" (McGraw-Hill, 2013) and the sequel, "Influence in Action: How to Build Your Conversational Capacity, Do Meaningful Work, and Make a Powerful Difference" (McGraw-Hill, 2019).Craig says he's "on a mission to help people build more healthy, engaged, and adaptive organizations" and he shares practical skills for putting good ideas to work: from running better meetings and making smarter decisions to facilitating more productive change and crafting more effective strategy.Questions for Craig include:What do you mean when you talk about 'inspiring constructive change'? What do you focus on when creating a program to help leaders and high-skilled professionals to perform at top levels? Share some of your philosophy and the business practices you promote.What does a productive meeting mean to you and should all in attendance have a voice?Can you tell us about your book, Conversational Capacity: The Secret To Building Successful Teams That Perform When The Pressure Is On----------Talking About Ways To Improve Company Culture and People Performance The People and Performance Podcast is a show that dives into all things related to raising performance in the working world around us. We investigate how technology and HR processes are inextricably linked to the employee experience and the bottom line. Chris Bjorling, Co-host Christopher Bjorling is President at Fidello Inc., a consulting and services firm specializing in improving human performance. For over 30 years Chris has led Fidello in creating unique talent management solutions. Through the products and services he and his team have created over the years, his organization has helped clients design, develop, implement and integrate talent management processes and systems. Bill Banham, Co-host Bill Banham, Publisher at The HR Gazette, Host of the popular HRchat Podcast and Organizer of events such as DisruptHR London. Bill has worked with lots of business tech and HR-focused brands in the UK and North America including HRreview, TalentCulture, HRmarketer, Sprigg HR, and Team Fitness Tool. Contact us to learn more!

In episode two of season 10, we hear from Jacob Morgan, a multiple best-selling author, TED and keynote speaker, professionally trained futurist, and the international best-selling author of 5 books which focus on leadership, the future of work and employee experience. Questions for Jacon include:In a recent LinkedIn article, you offer up four key traits that innovative leaders possess. Can you run through those now?Does innovation always start from the top or can employees shape the company culture and drive higher performance? Is burnout the biggest threat to high performance? Can you share ways you lead with vulnerability?Your latest book is called Leading with Vulnerability: Unlock Your Greatest Superpower to Transform Yourself, Your Team, and Your Organization. Tell us more. More About JacobJacob's passion and mission is to create great leaders, engaged employees, and future-ready organizations and his work has been endorsed by the CEOs of: Unilever, Cisco, Mastercard, Nestle, Best Buy, SAP, KPMG, T-Mobile, Audi, Kaiser Permanente, and many others.Jacob has also contributed to and been cited in publications such as Cosmopolitan, The Wall Street Journal, NPR, CNN, Glamour, the MIT Sloan Management Review, USA Today, and The Harvard Business Review.----------Talking About Ways To Improve Company Culture and People Performance The People and Performance Podcast is a show that dives into all things related to raising performance in the working world around us. We investigate how technology and HR processes are inextricably linked to the employee experience and the bottom line. Chris Bjorling, Co-host Christopher Bjorling is President at Fidello Inc., a consulting and services firm specializing in improving human performance. For over 30 years Chris has led Fidello in creating unique talent management solutions. Through the products and services he and his team have created over the years, his organization has helped clients design, develop, implement and integrate talent management processes and systems. Bill Banham, Co-host Bill Banham, Publisher at The HR Gazette, Host of the popular HRchat Podcast and Organizer of events such as DisruptHR London. Bill has worked with lots of business tech and HR-focused brands in the UK and North America including HRreview, TalentCulture, HRmarketer, Sprigg HR, and Team Fitness Tool. Contact us to learn more!

In the first episode of season 10, Chris Bjorling and Bill Banham look ahead to the latest season and offer up sound bites from a bunch of awesome new guests including:Jacob Morgan, Keynote & TED Speaker, Futurist, and Host of the Great Leadership Podcast - Jacob is a multi-best-selling author. His latest book is called Leading with Vulnerability: Unlock Your Greatest Superpower to Transform Yourself, Your Team, and Your Organization. Dr. Sue Haywood, President and Owner at Human Resource Blueprints Ltd and Associate Professor, Organizational Behaviour at Queen's University - Sue’s career includes service with the Canadian Armed Forces and HR roles within healthcare, government, and Fortune 500 companies. Sue also serves on the HRPA board of directors.Craig Forman, founder of CultureC Consulting - Over his career, Craig has supported some of the most notable and highly successful organizations to build human-focused, high-performing workplace cultures. Craig recently founded CultureC Consulting following six years as Lead People Scientist at Culture Amp. Craig holds a Master's degree in Industrial / Organizational Psychology and is a proud veteran of the US Air Force.Brian Hughes, the VP of Human Resources at First Onsite - Brian is a leader who has found success by making empathy and wellbeing top priorities throughout the years.Craig Weber, author of the best-selling book, "Conversational Capacity: The Secret To Building Successful Teams That Perform When The Pressure Is On" - Craig says he's "on a mission to help people build more healthy, engaged, and adaptive organizations" and he shares practical skills for putting good ideas to work: from running better meetings and making smarter decisions to facilitating more productive change and crafting more effective strategy.----------Talking About Ways To Improve Company Culture and People Performance The People and Performance Podcast is a show that dives into all things related to raising performance in the working world around us. We investigate how technology and HR processes are inextricably linked to the employee experience and the bottom line. Chris Bjorling, Co-host Christopher Bjorling is President at Fidello Inc., a consulting and services firm specializing in improving human performance. For over 30 years Chris has led Fidello in creating unique talent management solutions. Through the products and services he and his team have created over the years, his organization has helped clients design, develop, implement and integrate talent management processes and systems. Bill Banham, Co-host Bill Banham, Publisher at The HR Gazette, Host of the popular HRchat Podcast and Organizer of events such as DisruptHR London. Bill has worked with lots of business tech and HR-focused brands in the UK and North America including HRreview, TalentCulture, HRmarketer, Sprigg HR, and Team Fitness Tool. Contact us to learn more!

In this episode of the People and Performance show, we consider ways HR, L&d pros, and leaders can support a culture of continuous learning and development. Listen too, as we tackle some of the common obstacles that can block a successful L&D journey.  Our guest this time is Toby Kheng, speaker, consultant, L&D enthusiast and Founder/Employee Experience Consultant at FreeformersQuestions for Toby include:What are some common factors that get in the way of L&D initiatives?How can HR and leaders support a culture of continuous learning and development?You spoke at DisruptHR Norwich and DisruptHR Cambridge in 2023. Tell us about your sessions.In a Solvd Together blog post, you wrote: "When it comes to the HR or People functions, data remains a sorely underutilized tool — and these functions risk falling further and further behind as the ways in which we can use data advance and people take back the power of their activities... Consumer-facing organizations are using data to make better decisions and... this can be easily applied to the world of people-management (through… you guessed it… Human Centred Design)." Tell us more. ----------Talking About Ways To Improve Company Culture and People Performance The People and Performance Podcast is a show that dives into all things related to raising performance in the working world around us. We investigate how technology and HR processes are inextricably linked to the employee experience and the bottom line. Chris Bjorling, Co-host Christopher Bjorling is President at Fidello Inc., a consulting and services firm specializing in improving human performance. For over 30 years Chris has led Fidello in creating unique talent management solutions. Through the products and services he and his team have created over the years, his organization has helped clients design, develop, implement and integrate talent management processes and systems. Bill Banham, Co-host Bill Banham, Publisher at The HR Gazette, Host of the popular HRchat Podcast and Organizer of events such as DisruptHR London. Bill has worked with lots of business tech and HR-focused brands in the UK and North America including HRreview, TalentCulture, HRmarketer, Sprigg HR, and Team Fitness Tool. Contact us to learn more!

In this episode, we consider ways an LMS can improve the employee experience and impact your bottom line.Our guest today is Graham Glass, Founder and CEO at CYPHER Learning, a company leading the disruption of learning platforms to unleash human potential with modern learning experiences.Questions for Graham  include:What are the key benefits of bite-size learning compared to course-based learning? What are your top tips for those looking to leverage AI for personalized learning experiences that'll improve the overall performance of the org? The skills gap between employees and employers has serious consequences. CYPHER Learning's 2023 survey highlights the need for modernized training to stay competitive. Can you talk about some of findings and how training impacts the workplace, employees' priorities, and the changing face of training environments? ----------Talking About Ways To Improve Company Culture and People Performance The People and Performance Podcast is a show that dives into all things related to raising performance in the working world around us. We investigate how technology and HR processes are inextricably linked to the employee experience and the bottom line. Chris Bjorling, Co-host Christopher Bjorling is President at Fidello Inc., a consulting and services firm specializing in improving human performance. For over 30 years Chris has led Fidello in creating unique talent management solutions. Through the products and services he and his team have created over the years, his organization has helped clients design, develop, implement and integrate talent management processes and systems. Bill Banham, Co-host Bill Banham, Publisher at The HR Gazette, Host of the popular HRchat Podcast and Organizer of events such as DisruptHR London. Bill has worked with lots of business tech and HR-focused brands in the UK and North America including HRreview, TalentCulture, HRmarketer, Sprigg HR, and Team Fitness Tool. Contact us to learn more!

In this episode of the People and Performance Podcast, we consider ways leaders can help inspire employees to perform at a higher level, the impact of AI on jobs, and we enter into the bite-size v course-based learning debate. The guest today is Andrei Hedstrom, Founder and CEO at SweetRush, a company providing services to improve team culture and employee performance.Andrei says "SweetRush’s focus on team culture and mastery of performance improvement is reflected in a near-zero turnover of teammates, loyal clients, a 23-year track record of success, and a remarkable portfolio."Questions for Andrei include:In terms of one-on-one colleague relationships, how can leaders help inspire employees to perform at a higher level?Culture & leader transformation - where does one start?Staff augmentation - contingent staff, gig workers or both?VR & emerging technologies - what's hot in immersive tech? ----------Talking About Ways To Improve Company Culture and People Performance The People and Performance Podcast is a show that dives into all things related to raising performance in the working world around us. We investigate how technology and HR processes are inextricably linked to the employee experience and the bottom line. Chris Bjorling, Co-host Christopher Bjorling is President at Fidello Inc., a consulting and services firm specializing in improving human performance. For over 30 years Chris has led Fidello in creating unique talent management solutions. Through the products and services he and his team have created over the years, his organization has helped clients design, develop, implement and integrate talent management processes and systems. Bill Banham, Co-host Bill Banham, Publisher at The HR Gazette, Host of the popular HRchat Podcast and Organizer of events such as DisruptHR London. Bill has worked with lots of business tech and HR-focused brands in the UK and North America including HRreview, TalentCulture, HRmarketer, Sprigg HR, and Team Fitness Tool. Contact us to learn more!

In this episode of the People and Performance Podcast, we consider ways to connect employee performance to company output. Listen too, as we chat about ways AI can fill performance gaps.Chris and Bill are joined by Kim Tabac, a consultant helping businesses big and small across North America to leverage their number one asset: their people.Kim has over 20 years of experience designing and executing People & Culture strategies for leading organizations across various industries.Questions for Kim include:Connecting employee performance to company performance: How did you manage these processes when you were a people leader at companies such as Deloitte and Canadian Tire and what would you say to those that suggest annual performance reviews are a thing of the past? Many companies are trying to streamline processes and reduce headcounts at the moment. What are some ways this can be achieved without damage to the employer brand and overall performance levels?Leveraging the international talent market to fill key roles is one way to keep people costs down. What are some of the benefits and complexities of building a global workforce?More About Kim TabacKim is best known for building high-performing teams, designing game-changing employee engagement strategies, developing inclusive work environments, delivering highly valued health & wellness programs, and driving the adoption of innovation and technology to disrupt traditional HR practices.Throughout her career she has worked at both large enterprises, led the HR team at the largest professional services firm in the world, and was the first Chief People Officer at Canada’s unicorn startup League.  ----------Talking About Ways To Improve Company Culture and People Performance The People and Performance Podcast is a show that dives into all things related to raising performance in the working world around us. We investigate how technology and HR processes are inextricably linked to the employee experience and the bottom line. Chris Bjorling, Co-host Christopher Bjorling is President at Fidello Inc., a consulting and services firm specializing in improving human performance. For over 30 years Chris has led Fidello in creating unique talent management solutions. Through the products and services he and his team have created over the years, his organization has helped clients design, develop, implement and integrate talent management processes and systems. Bill Banham, Co-host Bill Banham, Publisher at The HR Gazette, Host of the popular HRchat Podcast and Organizer of events such as DisruptHR London. Bill has worked with lots of business tech and HR-focused brands in the UK and North America including HRreview, TalentCulture, HRmarketer, Sprigg HR, and Team Fitness Tool. Contact us to learn more!

Our guest this time is Gregg Brown, a global speaker and advisor. Gregg engages leaders all over the world to build the courage to dive into the never-ending waves of change. These audiences range from Fortune 500 companies such as Johnson & Johnson, and TD Bank through to international humanitarian organizations including the UN, Habitat for Humanity and the CDC.Questions for Gregg include:You recently wrote a blog post on how to create positive change in your work, life, and community. Tell us more. In a recent LI post, you write "In business, problems are inevitable. Successful organizations distinguish themselves by focusing on solutions. What does solution-focused thinking do for us?" So Gregg, what DOES solution-focused thinking do for us in the context of improving the performance of employees? What are some of your go-to tips for tackling a busy schedule so one can focus on what's going to push the needle forward? You have a new book coming out. It's called SPARK ACTION. Tell us more.You lay out a roadmap for people to engage others so they can take action. What are 3 things you can suggest to people to improve their ability to get others to take action quickly - given all the competing pressures going?----------Talking About Ways To Improve Company Culture and People Performance The People and Performance Podcast is a show that dives into all things related to raising performance in the working world around us. We investigate how technology and HR processes are inextricably linked to the employee experience and the bottom line. Chris Bjorling, Co-host Christopher Bjorling is President at Fidello Inc., a consulting and services firm specializing in improving human performance. For over 30 years Chris has led Fidello in creating unique talent management solutions. Through the products and services he and his team have created over the years, his organization has helped clients design, develop, implement and integrate talent management processes and systems. Bill Banham, Co-host Bill Banham, Publisher at The HR Gazette, Host of the popular HRchat Podcast and Organizer of events such as DisruptHR London. Bill has worked with lots of business tech and HR-focused brands in the UK and North America including HRreview, TalentCulture, HRmarketer, Sprigg HR, and Team Fitness Tool. Contact us to learn more!

The US labor market is undergoing subtle yet impactful shifts, presenting HR and Talent Acquisition professionals with challenges and opportunities. In this episode of the People and Performance Podcast, we look at economic policy, the US labor market and macroeconomics  Chris Bjorling and Bill Banham are joined by Andrew Flowers, Labor Economist at Appcast. former economist at Indeed, and data journalist at FiveThirtyEight. Questions for Andrew include:* How has inflation in 2023 impacted the job market and recruiting?* What's the outlook for the tech sector in the next 12 months? * What has been the impact of new federal initiatives designed to create new jobs?More About Andrew FlowersAndrew Flowers began his career as an economic analyst at the Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta where he analyzed macroeconomic and financial data, produced reports and briefed its president, board of directors and other stakeholders on economic and financial conditions in the U.S. and abroad.Prior to joining Appcast in 2021, Andrew spent nearly three years at Indeed.com as an economist at its global research institute, the Hiring Lab. Before that, he was the quantitative editor and an economics writer at FiveThirtyEight, a premier media destination for data-driven coverage of politics and sports. Enjoyed this conversation with Andrew, hear more from him on the HRchat pod.----------Talking About Ways To Improve Company Culture and People Performance The People and Performance Podcast is a show that dives into all things related to raising performance in the working world around us. We investigate how technology and HR processes are inextricably linked to the employee experience and the bottom line. Chris Bjorling, Co-host Christopher Bjorling is President at Fidello Inc., a consulting and services firm specializing in improving human performance. For over 30 years Chris has led Fidello in creating unique talent management solutions. Through the products and services he and his team have created over the years, his organization has helped clients design, develop, implement and integrate talent management processes and systems. Bill Banham, Co-host Bill Banham, Publisher at The HR Gazette, Host of the popular HRchat Podcast and Organizer of events such as DisruptHR London. Bill has worked with lots of business tech and HR-focused brands in the UK and North America including HRreview, TalentCulture, HRmarketer, Sprigg HR, and Team Fitness Tool. Contact us to learn more!

In this episode of the People and Performance Podcast, we consider the evolving L&D space and ways to help employees add more to the bottom line.Chris and Bill are joined this time by Rita Sookrit, Canada Learning Lead at Hemsley Fraser.Rita is a globally-experienced L&D leader. Skilled in aligning business goals with L&D strategy, she helps companies implement innovative solutions using technology, tools, and frameworks. She also combines business acumen with portfolio skills to build trust, align stakeholders, tackle challenges, and inspire creativity for workplace learning.Questions for Rita include:Why is investing in L&D a necessity, not just a nice-to-have?How can an employee development framework support leaders and executives in adapting to the evolving marketplace and business landscape, ensuring their teams' resilience in the face of challenges such as the rising cost of living, the Ukraine war, and the lasting effects of Covid?Considerations for wellness and mental health are a priority for many organizations. How do these impact learning efficacy?Remote learning remains a big adjustment for trainers and learners. Hemsley Fraser has identified major trends that can support organizations. Tell me more.In one minute or less, can you share one piece of advice or some direction you were given by a mentor, leader or colleague that inspired you to perform at a higher level in your career?From a culture and people processes perspective, what does a high-performing company mean to you?----------Talking About Ways To Improve Company Culture and People Performance The People and Performance Podcast is a show that dives into all things related to raising performance in the working world around us. We investigate how technology and HR processes are inextricably linked to the employee experience and the bottom line. Chris Bjorling, Co-host Christopher Bjorling is President at Fidello Inc., a consulting and services firm specializing in improving human performance. For over 30 years Chris has led Fidello in creating unique talent management solutions. Through the products and services he and his team have created over the years, his organization has helped clients design, develop, implement and integrate talent management processes and systems. Bill Banham, Co-host Bill Banham, Publisher at The HR Gazette, Host of the popular HRchat Podcast and Organizer of events such as DisruptHR London. Bill has worked with lots of business tech and HR-focused brands in the UK and North America including HRreview, TalentCulture, HRmarketer, Sprigg HR, and Team Fitness Tool. Contact us to learn more!

Following a short break, Chris Bjorling and Bill Banham are back for more seasons of the People and Performance Podcast! Season nine will focus on all things L&D-related and we're lucky to have some awesome new guests joining us on the show. In the new season, you can expect to hear from such experts as Rita Sookrit, Director at Hemsley Fraser, Kim Tabac, Founder, Kim Tabac HR, Toby Kheng, L&D enthisiast, Andrew Flowers, Labor Economist with Appcast, Gregg Brown, author and international keynote speaker, Andrei Hedstrom, CEO at SweetRushand Graham Glass, CEO at CYPHER Learning.In episode one, we share exclusive snippets from some the upcoming episodes as we play answers to one of the two questions we ask of all of our guests. That question is: "From a culture and people processes perspective, what does a high-performing company mean to you?" Tune in to hear insights from:  Dave UlrichRita SookritJon InghamAndrew FlowersKim TabacJosh Bersin----------Talking About Ways To Improve Company Culture and People Performance The People and Performance Podcast is a show that dives into all things related to raising performance in the working world around us. We investigate how technology and HR processes are inextricably linked to the employee experience and the bottom line. Chris Bjorling, Co-host Christopher Bjorling is President at Fidello Inc., a consulting and services firm specializing in improving human performance. For over 30 years Chris has led Fidello in creating unique talent management solutions. Through the products and services he and his team have created over the years, his organization has helped clients design, develop, implement and integrate talent management processes and systems. Bill Banham, Co-host Bill Banham, Publisher at The HR Gazette, Host of the popular HRchat Podcast and Organizer of events such as DisruptHR London. Bill has worked with lots of business tech and HR-focused brands in the UK and North America including HRreview, TalentCulture, HRmarketer, Sprigg HR, and Team Fitness Tool. Contact us to learn more!