HRchat Podcast
Listen to the HRchat Podcast by HR Gazette to get insights and tips from HR leaders, influencers and tech experts. Topics covered include HR Tech, HR, AI, Leadership, Talent, Recruitment, Employee Engagement, Recognition, Wellness, DEI, and Company Culture.
Hosted by Bill Banham, Pauline James, and other HR enthusiasts, the HRchat show publishes interviews with influencers, leaders, analysts, and those in the HR trenches 2-4 times each week.
The show is approaching 1000 episodes and past guests are from organizations including ADP, SAP, Ceridian, IBM, UPS, Deloitte Consulting LLP, Simon Sinek Inc, NASA, Gartner, SHRM, Government of Canada, Hacking HR, McLean & Company, UPS, Microsoft, Shopify, DisruptHR, McKinsey and Co, Virgin Pulse, Salesforce, Make-A-Wish Foundation, and Coca-Cola Beverages Company.
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Podcast Music Credit"Funky One"Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
Episodes
895 episodes
Transforming Workplace Culture in the Age of AI with Dr. Jessica Kriegel
In this episode, guest hosts Pauline James and David Creelman welcome culture strategist and author Dr. Jessica Kriegel for a conversation on how leaders can use AI thoughtfully to enhan...
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Episode 856
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37:17
The NEET Crisis: How Employers and Communities Can Unlock Young Talent wih Sam Squire, Inspire 2 Ignite CIC
In April–June 2025, 948,000 young people aged 16–24 in the UK were classified as NEET, not in education, employment, or training. That’s 12.5% of the youth population, a worrying rise from the previous quarter and year.
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Episode 855
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Most Change Fails Because Brains Hate Risk with Georgie Cooke, Lima Delta
Change doesn’t fail because people are stubborn; it fails because the rollout forgets how humans actually change. In this HRchat episode, Bill Banham sits down with Georgie Cooke, Learning and Change Strategist co-founder of Lima Delta, to unpa...
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Episode 854
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27:12
The Global Talent Expansion Playbook with Walter Sabrin, Vensure Employer Solutions
Walter Sabrin takes us behind the scenes of one of the most remarkable growth stories in the HR industry. As Chief Talent Officer at Vensure Employer Solutions, he's orchestrated talent strategy through 94 acquisitions in just six years, transf...
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Episode 853
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27:29
Culture as an Operating System: Hypergrowth and People Strategy with Q Hamirani
In this episode, Bill Banham sits down with Q Hamirani, Chief People Officer at HighLevel, one of the fastest-growing remote-first SaaS platforms serving agencies and consultants worldwide.With 1,600+ employees spread across the globe an...
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Episode 852
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Hearts, Minds, and the Mechanics of Change with Richard Page-Brown
Change rarely fails because the software didn’t ship. It fails because people didn’t shift. In this episode, Bill Bnaham sits down with Richard Page-Brown, a veteran program and chang...
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Episode 851
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17:46
Disrupt Manchester Preview with Craig Saxby
In this episode of the HRchat Podcast, Bill Banham is joined by Craig Saxby, HR Solutions Director at Morson Talent.Craig is a recruitment leader passionate about building high-performing teams and helping HR leaders navigate complex peo...
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Episode 850
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The Essential Guide to HR Tech Conference with Katie Achille
In this special episode of the HRchat Podcast, we preview the 2025 HR Tech Conference in fabulous Las Vegas!Bill Banham's guest is Katie Achille, Managing Partner at The Devon Group...
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Episode 849
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21:03
Are You Using AI Wrong? A Guide to Avoiding Hallucinations and Leveraging LLMs with Dr. Keith Duggar
The technological landscape is evolving at breakneck speed, and AI stands at the forefront of this transformation. But how can HR professionals and business leaders navigate this new terrain effectively?Dr. Keith Duggar, CTO of X-Ray an...
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Episode 848
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42:27
Why Your Employees Won't Tell You The Truth (And How To Fix It) with Maureen Brown
Maureen Brown joins the HRchat Podcast to reveal why employee voice isn't just another corporate buzzword—it's the untapped resource transforming workplace culture and employer branding across industries. As founder of Sullivan Brown Resourcing...
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Episode 847
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21:40
DisruptHR Birmingham and The HR Shockwave with Sara Andrews
What happens when engineering principles meet people strategy? Sara Andrews, Chief People Officer at Ecovyst, brings this powerful combina...
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Episode 846
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17:17
When Values Drive Growth: Authentic Leadership in Scaling Companies with Christina Luconi
In this episode, Christina Luconi, dubbed "the original people innovator," takes host Bill Banham on a fascinating journey through her pioneering career in transforming how fast-growing companies approach their most valuable asset - their peopl...
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Episode 845
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23:56
The Complete Guide to Hourly Hiring with Sean Behr, Fountain
Frontline recruitment isn’t just hiring at scale—it’s an entirely different discipline from traditional corporate hiring. In this episode of the HRchat Show, Fountain CEO
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Episode 844
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22:49
DisruptHR Birmingham, Culture, and Heroism with Shakil Butt
Shakil Butt never planned to leave his comfortable 20-year finance career for HR leadership. What began as a three-month interim assignment transformed into a passionate pursuit that would redefine his understanding of strategic people manageme...
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Episode 843
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23:57
From Generative to Agentic: Reimagining People Practices Through AI with Kim Chaumillon
Kim Chaumillon believes HR leaders must champion AI adoption from the inside out. "HR goes first" isn't just her mantra—it's the foundation of effective organizational transformation. Drawing from 30 years of global HR experience, Kim reveals h...
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Episode 842
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28:16
What AI Can't Replace in Recruitment with Ian Knowlson
The recruitment landscape is transforming at breakneck speed, with business models that once lasted decades now becoming obsolete in just a few years. How can talent leaders navigate this change while maintaining the essential human elements th...
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Episode 841
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Speak Up, Stand Out: From LinkedIn to TEDx with Bobby Umar
What makes a leader truly memorable? According to Bobby Umar, one of Inc Magazine's top 100 leadership speakers globally, it's the courage to tell authentic stories that showcase vulnerability and build genuine human connections.Bobby j...
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Episode 840
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31:08
Turning Employee Engagement Data into Action with Karina Young, 15Five
When was the last time your organization conducted an employee engagement survey? If it was more than a few months ago, you're likely making decisions based on outdated information. As Karina Young, VP People at 15Five, points out in this episo...
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Episode 839
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19:28
Company Culture: Inside Breeze Airways' People Strategy with Jeff Weber
What happens when you combine cutting-edge technology with a more human approach to airline service? Jeff Weber, Chief People Officer at Breeze Airways, reveals the fascinating intersection of high-tech innovation and high-touch customer experi...
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Episode 838
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20:59
Disrupt Manchester, Analytics and the Art of HR with Mark Lawrence, Deloitte
What happens when you combine archaeological curiosity with data science expertise? You get Mark Lawrence's fascinating approach to HR analytics. In this conversation, Mark shares his unconventional career journey from aspiring Indi...
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Episode 837
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23:07
From Hard Hats to High Earnings: Scaffolding's Secret Career Appeal
Ever considered a career in scaffolding? Most haven't, but Paul Napper is on a mission to change that perception. As the Head of Training and Education at NASC (National Access and Scaffolding Confederation), ...
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Episode 836
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21:34
The Flexibility Revolution with Dessalen Wood, Syntax
The days of mandatory office attendance are (mostly) behind us, but how do you maintain a vibrant workplace culture when your team is scattered across 15+ countries? In this conversation, Dessalen Wood, Chief People Officer at Syntax, reveals t...
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Episode 835
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26:59
Addiction: How HR Can Champion Treatment and Recovery with Carrie Bates
Three-time Olympic gold medalist Carrie Bates isn't just celebrating over a decade of sobriety—she's revolutionizing how workplaces approach addiction recovery. As Director of Strategic Growth and Advocacy at Ca...
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Episode 834
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26:27
Why HR Leaders Must Pivot to Skills-Based Talent Management with Shrikant Pattathil, Harbinger Group
The future of workforce efficiency is skills-based, and organizations that fail to make this pivot risk being left behind. Shrikant Pattathil, President and CTO of Harbinger Group, joins Bill Banham to unpack why skill proficiency has become a ...
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Episode 833
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23:26
From Lawyer to CHRO: How Dual Roles Create Better Leaders with Joshua Horenstein
What happens when one executive combines legal expertise with human resources leadership? Joshua Horenstein, Senior Vice President, Chief Legal and Human Resources Officer & Corporate Secretary at Innophos, reveals the powerful advantages o...
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Episode 832
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