We're Only Human
Ben Eubanks
A human resources podcast focused on blending research and practical advice to help today's HR, talent, and learning leaders improve business outcomes.
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01/14/19 • 29 min
Recent research from CLO Media shows that the number one performance metric reported by Chief Learning Officers for learning initiatives is employee engagement. But is this the right metric? Does engagement truly encapsulate how people learn, the impact on the business, and other critical factors?
To answer this question, host Ben Eubanks sits down with Sam Herring, VP and General Manager for Intrepid by VitalSource. Sam has a long track record in learning technology and services and a well-rounded outlook on the profession. In the conversation, Ben and Sam talk about the pros and cons of engagement as a learning metric, how mission-focused learning can lead to better results, and the importance of learning journeys.
If your team is thinking about how learning can partner more closely with the business this year and in the future, Sam's insightful takeaways at the end of the show offer some spectacular guidance to that end.
Follow Sam on Twitter: https://twitter.com/samuelherring
Check out Intrepid Learning online: https://www.intrepidlearning.com/learning-library
Check out Ben's newly released book, Artificial Intelligence for HR: http://aihrbook.com/buy
12/18/18 • 31 min
Today, everyone is fascinated with talking about the "future of work." But who is the future of work? That's right--students. The kids (we're old enough to call them kids, right?) that are coming up behind us are going to truly BE the future of the workplace.
In today's episode of We're Only Human, Ben takes the opportunity to sit down with a long-time friend, Matt Stollak, to talk about these ideas. Matt teaches HR courses at St. Norbert College, and he takes a very different approach to the classroom than most professors.
If you are hiring new HR professionals or if you're looking for ways to train some that you've recently brought on staff, Matt has some great ideas for how to go beyond the academic approach and make it very practical and real. This is *real* learning. Get ready to take notes, because class is in session.
Connect with Matt on Twitter: http://twitter.com/akabruno
11/30/18 • 33 min
Ask almost any business leader, and they'll tell you that they want their organization to have a culture of learning. However, in today's discussion, Mark Onisk points out that firms often fail at that "squishy" dream because it's not well-defined. Simply setting up a learning portal won't lead to improved results, says Onisk.
In this episode, Ben talks with Mark about the development of learning as a discipline and how it has changed over time. Mark is the Chief Content Officer at Skillsoft, a company that recently celebrated its 20th anniversary. In the discussion, Ben and Mark look at how to create durable skills for workers, the biggest mistake to avoid when setting up a learning strategy, and how to get business leaders to prioritize skills development.
If your organization is looking for ways to build a more competitive workforce that is ready for a digital future, this is the episode for you.
Read Mark's blog on how learning will change in the next five years: https://www.skillsoft.com/blog/2018/11/5-ways-corporate-learning-will-change-in-the-next-20-years/
Get the 2019 HCM Trends Report mentioned in the introduction: http://lhra.io/blog/2019-hcm-trends-market-size-investment-priorities/
11/11/24 • 30 min
In this engaging episode of 'We Are Only Human,' host Ben Eubanks converses with Larry Kelly, an experienced HR leader and storyteller. Larry shares his journey from leading HR at Intel and Pfizer to founding his own consulting business, Attract Wonder, which focuses on integrating awe and curiosity into organizations through storytelling. The discussion covers the significance of storytelling in leadership, the emotional impact of sharing personal and organizational stories, and the innovative methods Larry employs in his workshops, including the transformative power of unscripted narratives. Highlights include Larry’s experiments with blank jigsaws and puppets in team-building exercises, demonstrating the importance of playfulness and emotional connection in corporate environments. This episode provides valuable insights for anyone looking to deepen their understanding of effective communication and team dynamics.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:35 Larry Kelly's Background
01:11 The Power of Storytelling
01:33 Family and Personal Life
02:20 Storytelling in Care Homes
03:57 Magic Wand Session
04:39 Collaborative Projects and Spontaneity
05:57 Storytelling Workshops in Organizations
08:51 The Importance of Stories in Leadership
12:01 The Origin of Larry's Storytelling Journey
16:05 The Power of Storytelling
16:34 Larry's Transformation
18:00 Celebrating Leadership Stories
18:56 Human Moments in Leadership
22:01 Taking Risks in Recruitment
23:02 Innovative Workshop Techniques
27:01 The Puppet Experiment
29:02 The Importance of Playfulness
29:54 Connecting with Larry Kelly
30:22 Conclusion and Farewell
07/19/19 • 23 min
What if your candidate pool shrank by 70% after every job you filled? According to new research, seven out of 10 job seekers would not reapply with your company after a negative candidate experience. So, how do we prioritize it?
In today's discussion, Ben speaks with Dwaine Maltais, CEO of Talentegy. Dwaine shares some stats from his company's new research study as well as some ideas for employers on why candidate experience is such a big deal in today's market. Plus, Ben shares a personal story about his best and worst candidate experiences he created as a recruiter (including the time he told a candidate off in the hiring process).
If you enjoyed the conversation and want to learn more, check out https://www.talentegy.com/
04/17/18 • 36 min
Are your current HR practices engaging or disengaging your workforce? How do you know?
In a recent webinar most of the attendees admitted that their practices were disengaging workers, a painful testimony to the kind of talent practices many companies employ. But how do we fix it and give employees a better experience?
When you ask most HR leaders about how they tap into what their employees are thinking, they instantly turn to a survey. We often think surveys are the best tools for gathering intelligence about what people are feeling and thinking, and they actually can be a great solution for that problem. The issue comes when we ask those questions once a year or even every other year, as some companies do. How can we expect to take action on the right friction points in the employee experience if we only ask about those issues once a year?
In today's conversation with Scott Heyhoe, Director of Solution Management at Questback, Ben digs into how Questback helps employers solve this issue with a strategy of continuous listening.In addition to enjoying Scott's cultured British accent, you can expect to learn how to balance a qualitative and quantitative approach to measuring employee engagement, how to be transparent with employees, and even how the gig economy might be changing how we think about engagement. Scott also opens up about a personal experience where engagement was obviously not top of mind for a particular employer, giving us all an example of what NOT to do when dealing with workers, whether full-time or contingent.
Learn more and connect with Questback: http://questback.com
Get the ATD webinar research Ben mentioned in the intro: http://gettalk.at/atd
We're Only Human 28-4 Millennial Myths and a Very Hard Truth
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04/03/18 • 45 min
Millennials are entitled--they think they need a trophy. Millennials need constant praise and feedback. Millennials can't survive without technology.
These kinds of conversations happen every day at employers globally. But are they true? Do they reflect reality? In this episode, Ben talks with Kristina Minyard (a fellow Millennial) about some of these and other comments that are directed at Millennials around the world
It's hard to get through a day today without hearing something about Millennials in the workplace. Recently this demographic group surpassed all others, taking the slot as the largest population in the workplace. In this entertaining and insightful episode, listeners will not only change how they think about Millennials and generations in the workplace--they will also rethink some of the marketing messages they see targeting this group on a daily basis.
If you enjoy the episode, be sure to give us a rating on iTunes! We appreciate it.
Connect with Kristina on Twitter: http://twitter.com/hrecruit
Learn more about Ben's new book on how artificial intelligence technologies are changing the face of HR: http:/AIHRBook.com
03/19/18 • 19 min
Think about the last conference you attended. What did you learn?
No, specifically, what did you learn?
Research tells us that within a few days we forget most of what we hear in a single training session, much less a whole conference with a wide range of topics. I think we can change that with a more strategic focus and an intentional mindset. That's why today's episode is focused on how to get the most out of the HR conferences you attend. Over the course of my ten-year career I have attended dozens of conferences, seminars, and events, and I would imagine you also attend a good number of events as well.
For this episode, I had the opportunity to catch up with my friend and fellow Huntsville resident, Donna Quinney, about how she plans in advance for the content to consume and the best way to make it applicable when she returns to work. The specific example we discuss is how to get the most out of a user conference, because you're often there for double reasons: not only to learn, but usually also to bring some of those learning points back to teach the rest of the team.
All in all, a highly practical episode with ideas that any of us could put into practice starting today. Fun stuff!
In addition, we talk about a workshop I'm running at the upcoming SilkRoad Connections Conference. I hope you enjoy my discussion with Donna and if you're going to be at SilkRoad Connections this year, I hope you plan on setting aside some time for the workshop I'm running. Enjoy the show!
Connect with Donna: https://www.linkedin.com/in/donna-q-6563a439/
Join Ben April 29th to May 2nd for SilkRoad Connections 2018 in San Antonio.
03/13/18 • 38 min
How do you forecast hiring needs before you need to start recruiting? What's the difference between working as a recruit and leading a team of recruiters?
In today's episode of We're Only Human, Ben speaks with Kristi Jones, a sharp talent acquisition leader at H&R Block to learn the answers to these and other questions, such as how to build high-quality relationships between hiring managers and recruiters (hint: show them your data, don't hide it). Additionally, we discuss how to create strong talent pools when you don't have the luxury of "just in time" recruiting methods.
While H&R Block is commonly known as a "stuffy tax company," Kristi and her team are doing some incredibly innovative work around forecasting, hiring, and more. For instance, does your business hire seasonally? Well, in the US nothing is more seasonal than taxes, and H&R Block is one of the biggest dogs on the porch (to use a Southern phrase). They are able to use hiring funnel data to back into their sourcing, screening, and pipeline needs to meet incredibly tight timelines for hiring.
If you enjoy this episode, be sure to reach out to Kristi and connect! She loves to network with other passionate HR leaders:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristijoneskc3/
This episode is sponsored by WorkHuman, an amazing HR event with a brilliant line up of speakers and content guaranteed to help us all to shift work to be a little more human. Learn more at WorkHuman.com
07/01/19 • 28 min
What if you had a way to continuously research and qualify candidates, creating a never-ending pipeline of interested individuals ready to take the jobs your company is hiring for? That's the vision of Paul Shane, a talent acquisition and onboarding leader from Northwestern Mutual.
In this interview, Paul opens the sourcing and recruiting playbook at Northwestern Mutual, sharing how his team targets, identifies, and connects with the right candidates over and over again. It's a powerful story and one we can all learn some lessons from.
Plus, Ben tells the story of the time he almost hired a candidate with no pants. Yes, really.
Connect with Paul: https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulshane1
Connect with Lighthouse about the research: http://lhra.io/contact
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FAQ
How many episodes does We're Only Human have?
We're Only Human currently has 206 episodes available.
What topics does We're Only Human cover?
The podcast is about Training, Management, Learning And Development, Podcasts, Human Resources, Business and Careers.
What is the most popular episode on We're Only Human?
The episode title 'WOH 83: Balancing Candidate Experience and Objective Hiring with AI' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on We're Only Human?
The average episode length on We're Only Human is 29 minutes.
How often are episodes of We're Only Human released?
Episodes of We're Only Human are typically released every 12 days, 1 hour.
When was the first episode of We're Only Human?
The first episode of We're Only Human was released on Aug 15, 2016.
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