HR Unplugged

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HR Unplugged

HR Unplugged is a show for HR and business leaders unafraid to ask the tough questions needed to tackle the competing challenges posed by today’s complex global economy. Each highly interactive episode will feature unfiltered conversations with HR professionals answering the most pressing questions in people leadership — including many sent in by listeners like you. Whether you’re seeking to re-engage your workers, navigate social justice issues, or simply learn the secrets to competitive pay — if you care about your people, you’ll find a home in our community.

  1. 4 DAYS AGO

    How HR Can Build Opportunities for Peer-to-Peer Support

    No employee is the same. The evolving needs of employees demand a shift toward holistic support that spans all of life's challenges, from caregiving, to illness, to childcare. This is key to building a healthier, more resilient workforce. In this episode, we sit down with Derek Lundsten, President and Chief Culture Officer at LifeGuides, for a conversation about the different ways organizations can support their workforce, and what’s missing in their efforts. We cover the importance of work-life balance, and how important it is for employees to get genuine downtime. Derek also shares how LifeGuides helps people who are going through challenges in their lives, and explains how more and more organizations are proactively addressing the needs of their teams. Finally, we discuss how to strike the balance between what is good for the business and what is good for the employee, and personal versus employer responsibility when it comes to ensuring wellbeing. Key moments:  How LifeGuides matches people who are going through life challenges with someone who has faced a similar problem What methods employers can use to support their employees outside the workforce as well as inside Why jobs need to be matched with job descriptions Why employees need to be able to say ‘yes’ and ‘no’ The importance of having a learning budget The issues with employers providing benefits that their consultants are selling rather than asking their employees what they want Strategies to improve peer-to-peer support, from better listening to enshrining values and mission Key links: Subscribe to HR Unplugged Series: https://www.bamboohr.com/resources/podcasts/hr-unplugged/Join HR Heroes Slack Community: https://join.slack.com/t/hrheroesworkspace/shared_invite/zt-21ad3f1r8-dkWC2EdmyhxUAHw9cGLdQwBamboo HR Homepage: https://www.bamboohr.com/Connect with Derek on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dereklundsten/

    53 min

  2. NOV 26

    Bad Bosses Problem? How to Help Employees and the Organization Deal with Poor Managers

    What’s your worst bad boss story? It seems like everyone’s got one. We expect leaders to provide guidance and make sound decisions, but that’s not always the case, and it can put employees and HR in a tricky position. In this episode (our first live show!), we sit down with Amy Butler, VP of People Operations at Awardco, and Jared Olsen, VP of People Experience at JobNimbus for a candid discussion about the challenges of poor leadership. We kick the conversation off by swapping our worst bad boss stories, including a shocking tale of fraud and an unexpected firing during maternity leave. But more importantly, Amy and Jared share the best lessons learned from bad past experiences and how they feed into their approach to people management today. We cover the importance of good coaching, transparent communication, setting expectations, and much more in this episode. It’s a must-listen for anyone looking to improve leadership at their organization! Key moments:  Our worst bad boss stories and lessons learnedHow a poor onboarding experience inspired Jared’s thorough approach to onboarding todayStrategies to help employees dealing with poor managementWhy you should build a coaching cultureWhy Amy uses AMAs alongside engagement surveysHow poor people leaders can repair relationships with employeesWhy transparency and difficult conversations are importantHow responsible is HR for dealing with poor management? Key links: Subscribe to HR Unplugged Series: https://www.bamboohr.com/resources/podcasts/hr-unplugged/Join HR Heroes Slack Community: https://join.slack.com/t/hrheroesworkspace/shared_invite/zt-21ad3f1r8-dkWC2EdmyhxUAHw9cGLdQwBamboo HR Homepage: https://www.bamboohr.com/Connect with Amy on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-poll-butler-b13b5291/Connect with Jared on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredolsen/

    57 min

  3. NOV 12

    How to Implement Psychological Safety at Work

    Do you feel safe to express ideas and opinions at work without the fear of judgment or even punishment? In today's workplaces, we have a greater understanding of just how important mental wellbeing is to our teams, to us individually, and to our performance. And part of that is driven by our ability to feel safe and supported in the workplace. In this episode, we explore the important topic of psychological safety with Dr. Vaneeta Sandhu, Head of Operations and Emotional Fitness at Coa. Vaneeta breaks down what psychological safety looks like on an individual, team, and company-wide level, and what organizations can do to improve it. We explore the business case for prioritizing psychological safety and how demonstrating the positive impact on retention, job satisfaction, innovation, and productivity can help you get leadership buy-in to make it a priority. Key moments:  What is psychological safety?Tips for effective feedback delivery and the importance of the 5:1 positive to negative feedback ratioWhat organizations can do to boost psychological safetyThe business case for psychological safety and how to get buy-in from leadership What leaders get wrong about psychological safety Key links:  Subscribe to HR Unplugged Series: https://www.bamboohr.com/resources/podcasts/hr-unplugged/Join HR Heroes Slack Community: https://join.slack.com/t/hrheroesworkspace/shared_invite/zt-21ad3f1r8-dkWC2EdmyhxUAHw9cGLdQw/Bamboo HR Homepage: https://www.bamboohr.com/Connect with Vaneeta on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vaneetasandhu/

    54 min

  4. OCT 29

    BambooHR’s New Onboarding Program—A Check-in on Progress

    Imagine stepping into a new job and feeling instantly connected to your company's culture, values, and mission. That's the power of a well-designed onboarding program! In this episode of HR Unplugged, we dive back into BambooHR's journey to revolutionize our onboarding experience, with insights from Megan Galloway of Everleader, who’s back on the show for a catch-up. As Megan has been helping us revamp the onboarding process at BambooHR, we look at the results in this episode and answer common questions about the challenges of remote onboarding, how to integrate company values, and how to help new hires feel welcome. We talk about building on company values and how empowered leaders can help new hires hit the ground running and foster stronger connections in the company from day one. There’s plenty of great advice in this episode for improving your own process, so don’t miss it! Key moments:  A recap from our previous conversation in episode 51 Why BambooHR decided to upgrade its onboarding experience How to integrate company values into onboarding A framework for a comprehensive onboarding process The results from our onboarding changes What to do after the formal onboarding processAdvice for upgrading your own process to make new hires feel welcome and get up to speed quickly Key links:  Subscribe to HR Unplugged Series: https://www.bamboohr.com/resources/podcasts/hr-unplugged/Join HR Heroes Slack Community: https://join.slack.com/t/hrheroesworkspace/shared_invite/zt-21ad3f1r8-dkWC2EdmyhxUAHw9cGLdQw/Bamboo HR Homepage: https://www.bamboohr.com/Tune in to part one of our onboarding discussion with Megan in episode 51: https://www.bamboohr.com/resources/podcasts/hr-unplugged/ Read the blog, The Definitive Guide to Onboarding: https://www.bamboohr.com/resources/guides/the-definitive-guide-to-onboardingDownload the ebook, The Definitive Guide to Onboarding: https://www.bamboohr.com/resources/ebooks/guide-to-onboarding

    41 min

  5. OCT 15

    Effective Leadership for a New Era

    What does effective leadership look like when it feels like there’s never enough time to do all the things that HR leaders need to do? In this episode of HR Unplugged, host Anita Grantham sits down with Johnny C. Taylor Jr., President and CEO of SHRM, to explore the critical elements of leadership. We investigate some of the overlooked traits that make good leaders great, like empathy and courage, and how the expectations of modern leaders have changed. We tackle key topics like how leaders can balance celebrating the diversity of opinion in the workplace with managing conflict. Johnny brings some great insights to the table on the importance of civility in the face of disagreements and how leaders can take an active approach to make sure people are culturally aligned on what matters most. We hear some of Johnny’s methods for dealing with conflicting opinions, how he screens candidates during talent acquisition, and what he believes are the top three Cs of successful HR leadership. Key moments:  Why empathy is an overlooked but core skill for leaders How to create a culture of civility How to ensure cultural alignment during the hiring processThe importance of establishing boundaries and company cultureJohnny’s framework for dealing with conflicting opinions Key links:  Subscribe to HR Unplugged Series: https://www.bamboohr.com/resources/podcasts/hr-unplugged/Join HR Heroes Slack Community: https://join.slack.com/t/hrheroesworkspace/shared_invite/zt-21ad3f1r8-dkWC2EdmyhxUAHw9cGLdQw/Bamboo HR Homepage: https://www.bamboohr.com/

    34 min

  6. OCT 1

    How to Use Your Interview Time to Pinpoint Top Talent

    With job interviews, we’re always on the lookout for that gold star candidate. But how do you spot them in a sea of applications? Nailing your interviewing process and asking the right questions are key, but there’s an art (and some science) to getting it right. In this episode, we sit down with Brandon Welch, Head of Recruiting at BambooHR, to get his take on what makes a great interview and how to plan discussions with candidates that help you get to know who you’re potentially hiring. Brandon, Anita, and Vanessa share their favorite questions to ask at an interview and how to get candidates to paint a picture of their experience, skills, and on-the-spot thinking. We look at how interviewing processes differ for different types of roles, how long interviews should take, and why giving candid feedback is a must (especially for internal hires!). Brandon also shares his thoughts on personality tests and how to use scorecard data to assess candidate suitability. Key moments:  How to balance consistency in interviews with leaving space for hiring managers to add their own style The top things people get wrong in the interview processWhy job titles alone don’t tell us enough about a person’s experience The best interview questions to pinpoint top talent How to use personality tests the right way How hiring managers can prep candidates for interviews Why giving feedback and being intentional about the candidate's experience is so importantHow to determine the right amount of time for an interview Key links:  Subscribe to HR Unplugged Series: https://www.bamboohr.com/resources/podcasts/hr-unplugged/Join HR Heroes Slack Community: https://join.slack.com/t/hrheroesworkspace/shared_invite/zt-21ad3f1r8-dkWC2EdmyhxUAHw9cGLdQw/Bamboo HR Homepage: https://www.bamboohr.com/

    50 min

  7. SEP 17

    A Better Way to Improve Performance (That Doesn’t Include a PIP)

    How effective is a personal improvement plan (PIP) really? PIPs have a bad rap, with some people seeing them as a formality before the inevitable firing. But they can be an invaluable tool in helping to raise and nurture performance across an organization if you get them right. 58% of people on average see an improvement after getting a PIP. But with such a huge percentage of people seeing poor results, how do you make sure your PIP approach is successful? Anita Grantham and Vanessa Brulotte dive into the tricky world of PIPs and performance management in this episode. They explore how we can reframe the purpose and perception of PIPs in an organization, how to manage performance effectively, and the common pitfalls to avoid. We hear why context and communication are key and why PIPs should be a two-way street, with clear expectations of leaders and a more collaborative approach to working toward goals. Key moments:  Why PIPs sometimes failDifferent approaches to performance improvementHow to set the right expectations for both teammates and leaders Ways to maintain momentum in personal development What leaders can do to make sure improvement plans are a successAlternatives and things you should do before using a PIPHow to deal with leaders who don’t want to improve performance Key links:  Subscribe to HR Unplugged Series: https://www.bamboohr.com/resources/podcasts/hr-unplugged/Join HR Heroes Slack Community: https://join.slack.com/t/hrheroesworkspace/shared_invite/zt-21ad3f1r8-dkWC2EdmyhxUAHw9cGLdQw/Bamboo HR Homepage: https://www.bamboohr.com/

    42 min

  8. SEP 3

    How HR Can Help Leaders Uplevel the Skill Set of Their Employees to Increase Retention

    Did you know that 45% of employees say they’re more likely to stay in a role if they get training opportunities? And yet, training and development for employees isn’t always a priority for managers. Sometimes it’s seen as unnecessary, low-priority, or simply too costly. So what can HR leaders do to help managers prioritize a culture of learning? In this episode of HR Unplugged, we explore the vital role of training in not only enhancing skills and job satisfaction, but also improving retention and hiring across the organization. Throughout the episode, Anita and Vanessa explore ways HR can collaborate with leaders to create impactful training programs and how to identify the most worthwhile opportunities for training. We also cover how to foster a culture of continuous learning, training opportunities for HR leaders, and how to implement training with a low budget. Key moments:  Why learning and development is so important for businesses and employees How HR can help managers identify training opportunities Balancing individual career goals with business goals How to encourage a culture of continuous learning Ideas for training with a low budgetTraining opportunities for HR leaders How to build a talent development program Key links:  Subscribe to HR Unplugged Series: https://www.bamboohr.com/resources/podcasts/hr-unplugged/Join HR Heroes Slack Community: https://join.slack.com/t/hrheroesworkspace/shared_invite/zt-21ad3f1r8-dkWC2EdmyhxUAHw9cGLdQw/Bamboo HR Homepage: https://www.bamboohr.com/

    30 min
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HR Unplugged is a show for HR and business leaders unafraid to ask the tough questions needed to tackle the competing challenges posed by today’s complex global economy. Each highly interactive episode will feature unfiltered conversations with HR professionals answering the most pressing questions in people leadership — including many sent in by listeners like you. Whether you’re seeking to re-engage your workers, navigate social justice issues, or simply learn the secrets to competitive pay — if you care about your people, you’ll find a home in our community.

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  • Creator
    BambooHR
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    76
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