HR Unplugged BambooHR

When CEOs team up with their HR leaders, it can only mean good things for the wider business. It means a more strategic recruitment drive, better performance management, and more alignment on company goals.
In this episode of HR Unplugged, Vanessa Brulotte and Anita Grantham sat down with Sam Devyver, the CEO of EasyLlama, live from Vegas at the Transform 2024 event to talk about how to make that all-important relationship happen.
Sam shares his take as a CEO who works closely with HR professionals on how to build that relationship, mistakes to avoid, and the benefits of integrating HR into other business functions.
Key moments:
Why a close working relationship between HR and CEOs is importantThe benefits of HR being aligned on business initiativesSam explains his experience as a CEO working closely with HRAdvice for CEOs and HR leaders to build that relationshipWhy trust is keySam’s advice on bringing HR into different areas of the business
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 Sam on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samueldevyver/

Firings and layoffs are never an enjoyable part of HR or leadership. But it’s important that there’s a robust process in place to manage the transition and it’s handled with compassion.
In this episode of HR Unplugged, our Head of HR, Anita Grantham and HR Business Partner, Vanessa Brulotte, discuss how to manage firings and layoffs in the right way. We discuss the best practices, do’s and don’ts, and how to build a process that protects the company and provides the best chance of the employee parting on good terms.
We dive into some of the common questions on how to handle a contract termination, who should be in that meeting, when to hold these meetings, and whether you should offer to be a reference for the person in question.
Key moments:
Dos and don’ts of layoffs and firingsWhy you should have a detailed process in place How to break the news of firing or layoffs to employeesHow to tie your process to your company mission What to do in the event of a crisis How to reassure remaining employees
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/

How do you compensate team members fairly so that they’re happy and don’t start looking elsewhere?
In this episode of HR Unplugged, we welcomed back Alex Bertin, BambooHR’s Head of Total Rewards, to talk more about compensation and benefits strategies. Alex sits down with our Head of HR, Anita Grantham, to discuss when leaders should talk to employees about compensation, how to build efficient pay processes, pay transparency, and more.
Alex and Anita also tackle the debate on whether on-site workers should be paid more than remote workers and how to assess compensation based on business impact.
Key moments:
What the data on compensation levels saysHow often should leaders bring up compensation with their teamWhy leaders need to build and understand the compensation processThe debate on pay transparencyShould on-site workers be paid more than remote employees?How to assess the impact of a role/employee on the business
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/

Recruitment is always a tricky part of HR, but there are ways to be more strategic in your approach to ensure a high quality of hire. 
In this episode, we welcomed Casey Bailey, Head of People at Deel, to talk about recruitment and interviewing strategies. Casey and Anita Grantham break down their favorite interview questions to ask, how to decide which questions to prioritize, and how to approach different types of interviews. 
Casey explains how you don’t always need a formal applicant tracking system, but you probably need a scorecard to measure the suitability of candidates for a role. We also look at how interviews for internal and external candidates may differ.
Key moments:
How to decide what interview questions to askHow many interviews should we conduct while recruiting?Managing your applicant tracking systemHow to hire internal vs. external candidatesMistakes that hiring managers often make
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 Casey on LinkedIn

A growing mental health crisis, particularly since 2020, has put HR professionals on the front line in many organizations. This, coupled with the difficulties of the job, such as dealing with redundancies, legal issues, employee emotional wellbeing, and even employee death, means that HR needs support more than ever.  
Joining the podcast is Julie Turney, Founder and CEO of HR@Heart Consulting, who shares lots of brilliant ideas for people in HR to get the support they need to do their jobs effectively.  
We hear about the importance of having coaches and mentors for your career, resources for support, how to set healthy boundaries, and much more. 
Key moments: 
The importance of HR for HR Why there’s a greater need for trauma and response training for HR today Why HR professionals need mentors  How to be intentional about networking  Why people in HR need to set healthy boundaries Resources to get support  
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/
Communities
https://join.slack.com/t/hrheroesworkspace/shared_invite/zt-21ad3f1r8-dkWC2EdmyhxUAHw9cGLdQwhttps://hrgirlfriends.com/https://www.acas.org.uk/https://www.raconteur.net/ 
Working together to support mental health and wellbeing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2kRPRsl8d3k https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F9ULc-rjHbU 
21 Best HR Resources
https://www.bamboohr.com/blog/top-websites-for-hr-professionals

Without a good performance review process, managers risk leaving employees unhappy, unproductive, and unaligned on goals that affect personal progress and the business.  
So how do you fix a broken performance review process? 
In this episode of HR Unplugged, we welcomed special guest Adam Weber, Chief Evangelist at 15Five, to share his perspective and advice for leaders. Adam is the host of the HR Superstars podcast and leads the HR Superstars community alongside his main role. His book ‘Lead Like a Human’ also details how to lead and build high-performance teams but in a way that honors your authentic self.  
Our conversation explores what the data says about performance reviews from the perspective of managers and employees, why there’s often a disconnect in the review process, and how leaders can build a culture of feedback. Tune in to hear the systems and questions he likes to use in his own performance reviews to improve relationships and outcomes. 
Key moments: 
What recent data says about performance reviews Why there’s a disconnect in performance reviews How to build a culture of feedback Different ways to deliver feedback The importance of goal alignment  Self-evaluation questions for employees to answer Advice for managers to improve employee relationships The importance of giving feedback directly How to make performance management and reviews more effective How to get employees on board with business goals 
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/ 40+ questions you can add to your performance review 15Five’s Guide to Designing a Fair, Valuable, and Efficient Review Process Connect with Adam on LinkedIn