Helping Organizations Get Clear About Their 'Why' w/ Andrew Blum, The Trium Group

In this episode, we consider why motivation is key to employee retention and higher performance. The guest this time is Paul Yoachum, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at FindMojo, the creators of the Motivators Assessment, the workplace motivation assessment.

Paul is responsible for overseeing the company’s growth, customer acquisition, content, and product strategy. He is a frequent speaker at training and leadership events throughout North America where he speaks on sales performance, employee motivation and productivity, corporate culture, and teamwork. He also guest lectures at universities and non-profit organizations throughout the country on a variety of organizational management topics.

Questions for Paul include: 

• Launched amid the pandemic, FindMojo is doing great! You've seen annual revenue double each year. Tell us about the company's mission and goals
• Why is motivation key to employee retention and higher performance?
• What are the big motivators at the moment? E.g. higher salaries, benefits, professional development, CSR? 
• Are Gen Zers motivated by having the option to be back in the office? 
• The Motivators Assessment helps organizations, teams, and individuals. Tell us more about the fit for each group

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Unlock the secrets to creating a workplace where everyone thrives as HR expert and career coach, Jessica D. Winder joins Bill Banham on the HRchat show.

Discover the role of leadership in shaping an inclusive company culture, and how the right training can equip middle managers to foster teams that not only feel safe but genuinely belong.

Jessica doesn't just share wisdom from her professional playbook; she offers a glimpse into her HR journey, revealing personal growth gems like the power of patience and the clarity that comes with meditation.

Questions for Jessica include:

• How can people leaders ensure their company culture is inclusive and welcoming to all team members, while also making sure policies and procedures are in place for employee health and safety?
• Retaining high performers: Top tips for retention of top talent?
• What are some key differences between traditional v. "progressive HR"? 
• Encouraging work-life balance: How can leaders help employees find a balance between their work and personal lives? 
• You're an advocate for psychological safety and a speak-up culture. How can leaders achieve safe spaces?

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Unlock the secrets to a sharper mind and a more balanced emotional state with the help of Dr. Rachel Gow, an expert nutritional neuroscientist, in our lively and enlightening conversation.

Discover how the foods you eat have a direct line to your cognitive functions, impacting everything from your ability to focus to your emotional well-being. Dr. Gow opens the door to understanding the critical role that nutrients, particularly omega-3 fatty acids, play in enhancing neurotransmission—think of it as the brain's way of swiftly navigating through a sea of daily challenges.

Guest host Nick Steiert and Rachel also discuss the unique needs of neurodivergent individuals in the workplace, offering strategies to support ADHD at work and turn perceived weaknesses into celebrated strengths.

So, tune in, get inspired, and start feeding your brain the nutrition it craves for peak performance both in life and at work.


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In this episode of the HRchat Podcast, we talk about employee engagement and why employer branding matters more than ever.

Bill Banham's awesome guest is Tara Furiani, host of the awesome Not the HR Lady podcast. Combining a razor-sharp wit with over two decades of expertise in the people business, Tara fuses scholarly depth with battle-tested experience, making her a tour de force in HR, executive team-building, DEI, and corporate culture. 

Her dual Master's degrees in Psychology and Organizational Leadership, coupled with a Bachelor's in Marketing, form a strong academic backdrop. Throw in advanced certifications in Predictive Index and DiSC behavioral analytics, and you get an intellectual maven attuned to the multi-layered challenges of businesses.

Outside the professional sphere, Tara doesn’t just talk work-life balance; she lives it. A loving parent to five kids, Tara also hosts the popular podcast "Not the HR Lady," - offering fresh perspectives on the stale ideologies plaguing businesses today.


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Imagine a legal landscape where diversity isn't just a buzzword, but the bedrock of practice—a scenario where the symphony of different voices shapes the law itself. That's the vision Juan E. Zúñiga, Managing Partner of Rimon Law, brings to the table in our latest discussion.

With a bicultural heritage fueling his work in international transactions, Juan illustrates how a background rich in diversity can be a powerhouse of success in the legal industry. As host Bill Banham and Juan unfold the layers of RImon Law's approach, they examine Rimon Law's groundbreaking economic model that champions transparency and equity, a stark contrast to the inner circles of larger firms.

Venture further into the heart of the legal world's diversity challenges and triumphs with stories that reveal the stark realities minority and women lawyers face, and the catalytic effect of leadership in cultivating an environment where diversity flourishes.

The second chapter of our dialogue shifts focus onto the influence of leadership in promoting diversity in the ranks and the necessity of mentorship for nurturing top-tier talent from underrepresented groups. Listen as Juan confronts head-on the biases remote workers wrestle with in the legal sector - contrasting the traditional emphasis on being physically present with the innovative, remote-first structure that Ramon Law embraced long before the pandemic reshaped the workplace.

If you enjoy this episode, check out HRchat episode 540 with Rimon Law's Tom M. White.

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In this final and special episode of the AI in the Workplace mini-series, guest hosts Pauline James and David Creelman will distill key insights shared by leading experts they were fortunate to learn from. 

Expert insights are highlighted from Avi Goldfarb, Rotman Chair in Artificial Intelligence and Healthcare at the University of Toronto; Shingai Manjengwa, Head of AI Education at ChainML; Ben Zweig, CEO of Revelio Labs; Dr. Jarik Conrad, VP of Human Insights at UKG; Kate Bischoff, Founder of Thrive Law and Consulting; Jesslyn Dymond, Director of Data Ethics at TELUS; Frank Rudzicz, Associate Professor at Dalhousie University; and Vimal Sharma, VP of HR at WIS International.

Tune in and Discover: 

•        AI's Impact on the Workforce: Explore insights on AI's disruptive potential, its role in leveling the skills field by automating tasks, and HR's pivotal role in managing change and leading reskilling initiatives.

•        Streamlining HR Processes: Discover how AI automates labor-intensive HR tasks, enabling professionals to focus on strategic activities, and the importance of ethical AI use through human oversight and governance.

•        Advancing Organizational Competence: Learn about the critical need for AI literacy within organizations to responsibly leverage AI, and AI's potential to enhance empathy and reduce biases in decision-making.

•        Enhancing HR Practices with AI: Valuable resources for deepening AI knowledge and engaging in responsible AI use discussions are shared, emphasizing HR's evolving role in the age of AI.

As we conclude this insightful journey, it's clear that AI's role in HR is both transformative and complex. By embracing AI with informed enthusiasm, HR leaders can steer their organizations towards innovative, efficient, and ethical futures. The insights shared in this series are just the beginning; the real work lies in applying these learnings to navigate the evolving landscape of AI in HR.  Please keep us posted on your progress in this regard! 

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Unlock the potential of continuous learning in HR with Rachel Olson, Director, CEBS Program Development & Operations at the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans as she guides us through the robust CEBS program and its designations.

Listen as Rachel unpacks the necessity for professionals to stay ahead of the ever-evolving landscape of employee benefits; showcasing the program's strategic partnership with the Wharton School and Dalhousie University.

In her role, she is responsible for the implementation of strategic directions to increase participation rates in the CEBS program, growing the community of benefit professionals as part of ISCEBS and raising awareness of the CEBS credentials.

She earned her CEBS designation in 2019. Rachel has degrees from Marquette University including a master’s degree in Organizational Communication and an undergraduate degree in Public Relations.

Questions for Rachel include:

• What are the similarities and differences between the three designations offered by the International Foundation of Employee Benefit Plans: GBA, RPA, and CEBS?
• Who is an average student in the program?
• How do these designations benefit employers?
• What are the online study groups with instructor support and can you tell us more about the success package?

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Feel the weight of your student loans bearing down on you? You're far from alone, and this episode is a must-listen as we team up with Amy Ulrich-Nelson from Attigo by Ascendium to examine the profound influence education debt has on employees and the workplace.

In her role as Ascendium Sales Director, Amy draws on her experience in Education Assistance Program administration, student loan repayment support, and strategic employee benefits design.

In this episode of the HRchat Podcast, we discuss the burden of education debt on employees, the wins that employers achieve when they provide student loan repayment support, and key strategies for creating a program.

Questions for Amy include:

• Ascendium is on a mission to make education and training beyond high school a reality for all. What are some of the challenges facing learners from low-income backgrounds?
• What is the status of student loan repayment in America today?
• Why should employers care about the burden of student loan debt?
• What kind of support can employers provide? 
• What makes Ascendium different from other providers?
• How would an employer get started?
• Community giving is a key value for Ascendium's employees, who live in the communities they serve. Tell us about #AscendiumCares and other CSR programs Ascendium supports. 

More About Ascendium Education Group

For more than 50 years, Ascendium’s mission has been to make learning beyond high school available to everyone so they can reach their highest potential. For the past three years, Ascendium has been named a Top Workplace, both in the US and in the Madison, Wisconsin, area. Learn more at: attigo.com


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In this episode, we consider coaching and assisting senior executives on how to improve organizational performance by increasing their ability to develop personal impact and connect with others on individual, team, and organizational levels.

Our guest this time is Dr. Guy Lubitsh, a Chartered Organisational Psychologist with a sizeable track record working in the areas of organizational change, management, and leadership development. He is a Client Director and Professor of Leadership & Psychology at Ashridge Executive Education (Hult International Business School) and has extensive experience working with Executives at the highest levels of international companies in Europe and the Middle East.

Guy draws on eclectic approaches including human psychology, appreciative inquiry, psychoanalytical and systems theory. He builds long-term partnerships with clients and is highly valued for his dedicated, insightful, appreciative yet appropriately challenging approach. 

He has published articles in the areas of talent management, collaboration across organizational boundaries, organizational consulting, and the role of emotions at work.

Guy’s book ‘Connect – Resolve Conflict, Improve Communication, Strengthen Relationships’ has been published recently by FT/Pearson and shortlisted for management book of the year CMI. He’s currently co-authoring a new book ‘The Leader’s Guide to Collaboration’ with Mike Brent to be published by Pearson at the end of 2024.


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In our latest episode,  Dani Saadu, Head of People and Culture at Wavemaker unlocks the secrets to transformative workplace learning.

Listen as Dani and Bill Banham dissect the value of in-person training and its impact on organizational success and discuss the nuances of employee development.

Dani - co-author of the new book, The CAPEX Formula for Learning and Performance: Mega-trends driving the new world of work, learning, skills, and HR- also unpacks how face-to-face interactions foster trust and rapport, which are foundational for performance.

Questions for Dani include:

• How has hybrid working impacted/changed the ways we learn? 
• Give us an overview of your new book, CAPEX Formula for Learning and Performance
• What are the best ways to demonstrate the ROI of L&D initiatives?
• How are machine learning and AI impacting the learning space?
• You are speaking at Disrupt London on March 20. Tell us about your session. 

More About Dani

Dani reports into the COO to execute the Global Wavemaker and GroupM UK People strategies, working closely with EXCO and the leadership team. Dani sits on the London Advisory Group to support Common Purpose with their London initiatives on future Leadership programs for early career talent and sustainability programs.

Prior to joining Wavemaker Dani held numerous senior roles spanning People, Talent, and Culture. He has worked across the private and public sectors.


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