People and Performance Podcast

In this episode, Bill Banham and Chris Bjorling are joined by Tim Whitley, Director of HR Technology at Oklahoma State University.
Tim is passionate about harnessing technology's transformative potential; seeing HR not as a functional necessity but as a strategic powerhouse.
Listen as we explore the crossroads of technology and HR and consider the impact of the AI revolution on the tools we use at work.

Questions for Tim include:

• What impact do you see the AI revolution having on HR and, specifically, the HR tech profession?
• When advising newcomers to the HR tech space, what key skills and competencies would you suggest they focus on developing?
• What are the biggest challenges and opportunities facing the HR tech sector over the next five years?

About Tim Whitley

Tim is passionate about harnessing technology's transformative potential, envisioning HR not just as a functional necessity but as a strategic powerhouse.

Recognizing the pivotal role HR tech professionals play, Tim is dedicated to championing these unsung heroes. He endeavors to equip them with the support, tools, and acknowledgment they rightly deserve in their pursuit of technological innovation within HR.

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Talking About Ways To Improve Company Culture and People Performance

The People and Performance Podcast is a show that dives into all things related to raising performance in the working world around us. We investigate how technology and HR processes are inextricably linked to the employee experience and the bottom line.

Chris Bjorling, Co-host

Christopher Bjorling is President at Fidello Inc., a consulting and services firm specializing in improving human performance.

For over 30 years Chris has led Fidello in creating unique talent management solutions. Through the products and services he and his team have created over the years, his organization has helped clients design, develop, implement and integrate talent management processes and systems.

Bill Banham, Co-host

Bill Banham, Publisher at The HR Gazette, Host of the popular HRchat Podcast and Organizer of events such as DisruptHR London.

Bill has worked with lots of business tech and HR-focused brands in the UK and North America including HRreview, TalentCulture, HRmarketer, Sprigg HR, and Team Fitness Tool.

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In this episode, we focus on employee motivation and its connection with performance levels.
Our guest today is Paul Yoachum, co-founder & Managing Partner at FindMojo, the creators of the Motivators Assessment, the workplace motivation assessment. As a cofounder, managing partner, and CMO Paul is responsible for overseeing the company’s growth, customer acquisition, content, and product strategy.
Paul 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:

• 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?
• How does your team help customers better understand team members by discovering motivational synergies, uniqueness, and cautions?

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Talking About Ways To Improve Company Culture and People Performance

The People and Performance Podcast is a show that dives into all things related to raising performance in the working world around us. We investigate how technology and HR processes are inextricably linked to the employee experience and the bottom line.

Chris Bjorling, Co-host

Christopher Bjorling is President at Fidello Inc., a consulting and services firm specializing in improving human performance.

For over 30 years Chris has led Fidello in creating unique talent management solutions. Through the products and services he and his team have created over the years, his organization has helped clients design, develop, implement and integrate talent management processes and systems.

Bill Banham, Co-host

Bill Banham, Publisher at The HR Gazette, Host of the popular HRchat Podcast and Organizer of events such as DisruptHR London.

Bill has worked with lots of business tech and HR-focused brands in the UK and North America including HRreview, TalentCulture, HRmarketer, Sprigg HR, and Team Fitness Tool.

Contact us to learn more!

In this episode, we discuss gender equality, the living wage and more.
Our guest today is Deborah Borg, Chief Human Resources and D&I Officer at International Flavors & Fragrances, a world leader in food and beverage, home and personal care, and health.
Deb is a seasoned HR and Business executive who has enabled business success through people for over 20 years. Her record of success can be attributed to an unusual breadth of experience having held key leadership roles in both general management and Human Resources for over 20 years in multinational industry leading companies. She has a passion for the human dimension of business, and applies her strong business acumen, curiosity, leadership and technical expertise in support of the business agenda as both a board member and a c-suite executive.
Questions for Deborah include:

• IFF was recently named #1 in America and #10 globally on Equileap’s gender equality global report and ranking. What does this say about IFF's efforts to champion inclusion as a key advantage?
• What does it mean for the employer brand and recruitment efforts when a company can point to accolades like this?
• IFF is committed to the Living Wage Pledge to ensure all employees around the world receive a living wage as defined within their country. Why is this important?

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Talking About Ways To Improve Company Culture and People Performance

The People and Performance Podcast is a show that dives into all things related to raising performance in the working world around us. We investigate how technology and HR processes are inextricably linked to the employee experience and the bottom line.

Chris Bjorling, Co-host

Christopher Bjorling is President at Fidello Inc., a consulting and services firm specializing in improving human performance.

For over 30 years Chris has led Fidello in creating unique talent management solutions. Through the products and services he and his team have created over the years, his organization has helped clients design, develop, implement and integrate talent management processes and systems.

Bill Banham, Co-host

Bill Banham, Publisher at The HR Gazette, Host of the popular HRchat Podcast and Organizer of events such as DisruptHR London.

Bill has worked with lots of business tech and HR-focused brands in the UK and North America including HRreview, TalentCulture, HRmarketer, Sprigg HR, and Team Fitness Tool.

Contact us to learn more!

In this episode, we look at the processes and people needed to ensure employees are happy and connected. Listen too as we investigate ways employees can be measured against core competencies.
Bill Banham and Chris Bjorling are joined by Pauline James, Founder and CEO of Anchor HR Services, a firm on a mission to help organizations with implementing the solutions required to drive a great employee experience and business results during changing times.
Prior to launching Anchor HR, Pauline held a number of senior positions and led employee relations and labor relations in the Canadian market with large national organizations. She has supported small independent units and large complex divisions in identifying barriers to employee engagement and performance. Her track record includes working with Operations and HR divisions to build effective and sustainable programs, tailored to their needs.
Questions Include:

• How has the challenge of assessing organizational gaps and needs changed since the outbreak of Covid?
• In a time when employers are bending over backward to attract top talent, can they do so in ways that don't potentially compromise culture fit?
• The old days of the annual performance review are long gone. How can employers today measure an employee’s output and commitment to their work and the company’s mission in ways that don’t alienate staff?
• From a culture and people processes perspective, what does a high-performing company mean to you?

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Talking About Ways To Improve Company Culture and People Performance

The People and Performance Podcast is a show that dives into all things related to raising performance in the working world around us. We investigate how technology and HR processes are inextricably linked to the employee experience and the bottom line.

Chris Bjorling, Co-host

Christopher Bjorling is President at Fidello Inc., a consulting and services firm specializing in improving human performance.

For over 30 years Chris has led Fidello in creating unique talent management solutions. Through the products and services he and his team have created over the years, his organization has helped clients design, develop, implement and integrate talent management processes and systems.

Bill Banham, Co-host

Bill Banham, Publisher at The HR Gazette, Host of the popular HRchat Podcast and Organizer of events such as DisruptHR London.

Bill has worked with lots of business tech and HR-focused brands in the UK and North America including HRreview, TalentCulture, HRmarketer, Sprigg HR, and Team Fitness Tool.

Contact us to learn more!

In this episode, we consider how leaders can inspire employees and what to do to avoid a toxic workplace.
Our guest this time is Kathy Caprino, an internationally-recognized career and leadership coach, writer, speaker and educator dedicated to the advancement of women in business.

• As part of your “Today’s True Leadership” series, you published an article called 'How Embracing Vulnerability Expands Your Leadership Impact and Career Growth' In the post you write: "I also have seen in my research with thousands of professionals and managers that vulnerability in leadership encompasses this: "Allowing ourselves to be open enough to experience the potential pain, fear, and insecurity that comes when we’re being fully true to ourselves, expressing our deepest and most honest thoughts and feelings"." Can you share what you mean by this and how a higher level of authenticity can make leaders more compelling and make employees more inspired to perform?
• On the flip side, you also recently published a LinkedIn article called '6 Toxic Behaviors That Repel People and Opportunities: How To Tell If You're Engaging In Them' What are some of the common toxic behaviors being demonstrated that can push people away and burn bridges with colleagues?
• Can you also explain some of the damage that these negative behaviors can cause to relationships, professional success, career growth, and to the well-being of both the individual behaving in a toxic way, and to everyone around them?
• For employees listening to this episode who can maybe relate to their leaders demonstrating toxic behaviors, what are some questions to help employees decide if they should 'give their leader a second chance'?
  

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Talking About Ways To Improve Company Culture and People Performance

The People and Performance Podcast is a show that dives into all things related to raising performance in the working world around us. We investigate how technology and HR processes are inextricably linked to the employee experience and the bottom line.

Chris Bjorling, Co-host

Christopher Bjorling is President at Fidello Inc., a consulting and services firm specializing in improving human performance.

For over 30 years Chris has led Fidello in creating unique talent management solutions. Through the products and services he and his team have created over the years, his organization has helped clients design, develop, implement and integrate talent management processes and systems.

Bill Banham, Co-host

Bill Banham, Publisher at The HR Gazette, Host of the popular HRchat Podcast and Organizer of events such as DisruptHR London.

Bill has worked with lots of business tech and HR-focused brands in the UK and North America including HRreview, TalentCulture, HRmarketer, Sprigg HR, and Team Fitness Tool.

Contact us to learn more!