HR Work Break

A series of conversations with members of the HR community, covering the latest trends and popular topics that are driving the world of human resources and people operations.

HR Works Presents HR Work Break: The Growth of Intelligent Technology

Guests: Lou Bachenheimer, CTO of the Americas for SS&C Blue Prism The artificial intelligence (AI) market was $86.9 billion in 2022, and Forbes anticipates that it will grow to $407 billion by 2027. Clearly, the proliferation of intelligent technologies is here to stay. What will that mean for HR leaders and their employees? Lou Bachenheimer, […]

HR Works Presents HR Work Break: HRDA at SHRM 2023

Guests: Josh Zygmont, Content Director at HR Daily Advisor It’s been about a week since SHRM 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada! We’re still processing all the fantastic things we learned at the conference. Josh Zygmont, Content Director at HR Daily Advisor, joins to share his experience at SHRM. Tune in as we discuss hot topics […]

HR Works Presents HR Work Break: LGBTQ Identity in the Workplace

Guest: Vicki Salemi, Career Expert at Monster 1 in 3 workers self-identify as LGBTQ or a member of the queer community, while 55% of workers estimate their workforce’s percentage of LGBTQ employees to be fewer than 2%. Vicki Salemi, Career Expert at Monster, joins to review the findings of a recent Monster survey on navigating […]

HR Works Presents HR Work Break: LGBTQ+ at Work, a History

This week’s episode of HR Work Break kicks off Pride Month with a special episode. 46% of LGBTQ+ workers have experienced unfair treatment at work at some point in their lives. In light of events both past and present, we’ll dive into the history of the US’s protections of LGBTQ+ workers. Tune in as we […]

HR Works Presents HR Work Break: The Stay Interview

Guests: Kylie Luff, Senior HR Consultant at OneDigital In 2022, a record 50.6 million U.S. workers quit their jobs, accounting for 70% of total separations. 72% held exit interviews, but only 28% of organizations conducted stay interviews. So what is a stay interview, and how can it help with retention? Kylie Luff, Senior HR Consultant […]

HR Works Presents HR Work Break: The Impact of Trustworthy Leadership

Guests: Gloria St. Martin-Lowry, President of HPWP Group Leadership dictates company culture, and company culture, in turn, plays a huge role in the success of a business. Without trustworthy leaders companies often struggle to retain talent. Gloria St. Martin-Lowry, President of HPWP Group, joins to discuss how trust impacts retention, motivation, and employee engagement. Tune in to learn […]

HR Works Presents HR Work Break: Reinvigorate Your L&D Opportunities

Guests: James Micklethwait, Vice President, Kahoot! at Work Kahoot! Found that only 14% of all generations actively pay attention during online training. 44% of Gen Z employees are mentally checked out during these sessions. So, how can leaders reshape learning & development programs to be more engaging? How can growth opportunities be adapted to suit the […]

HR Works Presents HR Work Break: Automating the Workplace

Guests: Colin Redbond, Global SVP of Product and Strategy at SS&C Technologies Blue Prism A recent study found that satisfied employees had a quarter less (25%) administrative tasks thanks to AI. Just how far will the ripple effect of AI go within the world of HR? Colin Redbond, Global SVP of Product and Strategy at […]

HR Works Presents HR Work Break: Play, Reflect, & Learn Part II

Guests: Lauren Fitzpatrick Shanks, CEO of KeepWOL Lauren Fitzpatrick Shanks, CEO of KeepWOL, returns to continue our discussion on gamification. Tune in to learn about how gamification improves employee retention, the affect of L&D on company culture, and the importance of measurable success in L&D investments. Remember, you can always follow us on Twitter at @HRWorksPodcast, and […]

HR Works Presents HR Work Break: Play, Reflect, & Learn Part I

Guests: Lauren Fitzpatrick Shanks, CEO of KeepWOL Gamification is a popular trend within the Learning & Development space, as it enhances the employee experience and information retention. In fact, a recent survey found gamification makes employees feel more productive (87%), more engaged (84%), and happier at work (82%). Lauren Fitzpatrick Shanks, CEO of KeepWOL, joins […]