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Human Resources Director concentrates on the real issues & challenges facing HR professionals & the industry, with in-depth features & analysis of what really matters. Go to hcamag.com for all the latest news & insights.

  1. MAR 31

    HRD Talk CA - Schneider Electric's Joseph Walters hybrid work, AI adoption and values

    Over the years, Joseph Walters, CTO of Schneider Electric, found ways to blend his love for business, finance, and sales with a people-focused approach, including finding strong mentors. That combination helped him develop a deeper understanding of how HR can drive business success: “In life, we can't create time, so it's really important for you to find great mentors around you that want to give back.” Walters believes mentorship was a game-changer in his career, and that having strong mentors early on were crucial in helping him sharpen his leadership skills and business mindset.

    16 min

  2. 10/21/2024

    HRD Talk CA: Plooto CPO Chelsea Bailey on the impact of tech on HR functions

    For this episode of HRD Talk Canada, senior journalist Stacy Thomas interviews Plooto CPO Chelsea Bailey. The former Google HR leader tells us about her greatest learning, the power of connection, and the impact of new tech on HR.

    11 min

  3. 09/25/2024

    HRD Talk Global - Mastering Digital Workplaces Powered by Deel

    With the rise of remote work, organizations are embracing new ways to hire, manage, and engage teams across the globe. But scaling a digital-first, remote workforce comes with its own set of challenges. From keeping employees connected across time zones to fostering a strong company culture, these issues are top of mind for HR professionals. In this episode of HRD Talk, Stacy Thomas sits down with Casey Bailey, Head of People at Deel, to explore how Deel has successfully scaled its remote-first workforce to over 4,000 employees in more than 100 countries. You'll hear first-hand how Deel navigates the complexities of a global workforce, all while maintaining high engagement levels and empowering employees to thrive in a distributed environment. Whether you're managing a small remote team or scaling up, this podcast offers practical strategies and real-world examples that can help you overcome the challenges of the digital workplace. Tune in and hear all about: •Effective strategies for scaling a remote-first workforce. •How to keep employees connected and engaged across multiple time zones. •Best practices for fostering a strong company culture in a global, distributed environment. •Insights on empowering teams while balancing flexibility and accountability. Tune in now to gain actionable insights from one of the leading voices in global HR and take your understanding of digital workplaces to the next level!

    23 min

  4. 05/27/2024

    HRD TALK CA - Leveraging employee resource groups for maximum engagement and retention

    In this episode of HRD Talk, reporter Stacy Thomas speaks with Canadian Western Bank’s Senior Assistant Vice President, Employee Experience & Culture Kate Lister about the success her organization has seen with employee resource groups. Since the pandemic, Canadian Western Bank’s employee resource groups have grown exponentially and have become a vital source of not only talent retention but talent promotion, as participants in ERGs gain access to visibility and opportunities to demonstrate skills they may have otherwise missed. ERGs are also an important networking tool for newcomers to Canada who may otherwise feel isolated. Lastly, Lister touches on company values, and how a revamp of their values enables employees to vocalize pride in their work and the work of their peers and the Bank’s initiatives.

    19 min

  5. 04/08/2024

    HRD TALK CA - Innovative hiring in an old school industry: CHRO of Pacific Pilotage Authority

    When Danielle Lewis began her role as CHRO of the Vancouver-based Pacific Pilotage Authority, she had zero experience in the marine sector but a sense of the unique challenges the industry is facing in a world of labour shortages and cutbacks. Hiring for highly-specialized and experienced roles has required Lewis and her team to be innovative, developing a “Workforce of the Future” plan as part of the Authority’s four pillar strategy. In this episode of HRD Talk, Lewis spoke with HRD reporter Stacy Thomas about how she is collaborating with industry stakeholders to bring the “old school” marine industry into the modern world. We discuss specific strategies such as in-house education, as well as how she has learned to maintain her own mental health and bring those learnings to those she works with.

    21 min

  6. 03/11/2024

    HRD Talk CA - Ashley Sardjoe of Novartis talks tough change at scale

    Not only did Ashley Sardjoe, VP, Country People & Organization (HR) of Novartis Canada have to oversee a thirty percent headcount reduction of the organization when it underwent a major transformation during the fallout of a major pandemic, his personal life took a toll as well. In this episode of HRD Talk, Sardjoe speaks with HRD reporter Stacy Thomas about the varying levels of managing change – at scale and at home.

    16 min

  7. 07/18/2023

    HRD Talk Aus - How to attract and retain volunteers

    HRD Talk Aus - How to attract and retain volunteers by 447600

    11 min

  8. 07/17/2023

    HRD Talk - Connecting people with purpose: HR’s role in setting a culture of meaning

    Dean Carter, chief people and purpose officer at Guild, chats with HRDTalk on driving corporate purpose post-pandemic.

    8 min
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Human Resources Director concentrates on the real issues & challenges facing HR professionals & the industry, with in-depth features & analysis of what really matters. Go to hcamag.com for all the latest news & insights.

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  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
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