The HR Gazette

In the latest episode of the #PeopleandPerformance show, Dani Saadu, Head of People and Culture at Wavemaker UK joins Christopher Bjorling and me to share some strategies behind transformative workplace learning. Dani is co-author of The CAPEX Formula for Learning and Performance and a past Disrupt London speaker. Tune in as we discuss ways #learninganddevelopment and #HR pros can better express the ROI of their initiatives to senior leaders plus we look at the steps needed to future-proof organizations. Other recent episodes feature Mary Glowacka, Enrique Rubio (he/him), Judith Germain, Dr. Patrick Simon, Dr Dieter Veldsman (Phd), Joe O'Connor, Sarah Hayes - Chartered(FCIPD) and Tim Whitley. Next up on the pod is a special episode featuring sound bites from Liz Ryan, Madison Butler 🏳️🌈🦄, Simon Trevarthen, David Hanrahan and other experts. cc: Ria W., Kelly Parker, Kehinde Lawal, Fergus Browne, Ben Levy, Rachel D'Cunha, Monica Majumdar, KJ Phillips.

Join 100s of attendees at the third #NorwichAISummit at Norwich University of the Arts on Jan 29th as we share experiences, ask questions, and leave with practical insights about ways #artificialintelligence is changing our professional and personal lives. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eAjaZKCn Keynotes, panelists and Disrupt Norwich speakers include: * Sam Pittam-Smith, Director of Strategy, Design & Delivery at Norfolk County Council * Matthew Buskell, Cortex Generative AI Lead for UKI at Google * Giancarlo Erra, Founder of Tweetify, CopyForge and AudioShapes * Storm Rae, Lecturer in Applied Digital Technologies at Cranfield University * Chris Baker, Innovation Manager at Norfolk County Council * Paul. K., Founder of TEC Partners - Technical Recruitment Specialists * James Gardiner, Director of Employability and Associate Professor in Marketing and Management at Norwich Business School, University of East Anglia * Kim Uzzell, Director at The Financial Wellbeing Academy * Mike O'Flynn, Senior Account Lead at Samphire * Emma Lewis, VP at BNI Global * Samuel Harris, Employee Benefits Specialist at My Staff Shop * Alexander Dawson, Organisational Development Partner at the University of East Anglia * Alex Blake, Community Impact Manager at Aviva * Bill Banham, Editor at The HR Gazette and HRreview * Mark Wickham, Director of Computer Arts and Technology at Norwich University of the Arts

Wondering where #techjobs are headed and how #HR is evolving to meet the challenges of 2025? Keen to learn if 2025 will see candidates back in the driver’s seat? Bill Banham's guest on today's #HRchat show is Mark Chaffey, CEO of tech hiring platform hackajob. Tune in as they assess the current job market - characterized by increased candidate availability and AI-driven tools - and look ahead to a hopeful resurgence in tech hiring in 2025. Mark shares the journey of how hackajob is reshaping the hiring landscape by placing candidates at the center, allowing companies to pitch to them first. With an impressive 85% response rate, this approach is changing the game for tech professionals and recruiters alike. Plus, Mark gives us a peek into his personal adventures, moving from London to the bustling streets of New York, and how the city’s vibrant energy matches his own.

#HRTechTrends2025   Have you read our Premier Guide on HR Tech Trends 2025? Get ready to redefine HR and workforce dynamics in 2025. Explore HR Tech insights and predictions from industry experts: • Edie Goldberg, Ph.D., President, E. L. Goldberg & Associates and Chair, SHRM Foundation • Dave Ulrich, Rensis Likert Professor, Ross School of Business and Partner, The RBL Group • Bill Banham, Editor and Publisher, The HR Gazette • Dirk Jonker, Founder & CEO, Crunchr Learn how to leverage the 2025 HR Tech trends to future-proof HR and business success. Get your copy of the Premier Guide: https://bit.ly/4iCxZuP #HRTechTrends #HRTech #TechTrends2025 #HRTechExpertInsights #ExpertInsights #WorkforceDynamics #HRSuccess #BusinessSuccess

Despite the efforts of many employees, it is tough to limit the use of AI in the workplace. In #HRchat episode 770, I talk with the charismatic and erudite ChaVon (CJ) Clarke-Joell, Global AI Ethics Advocate, Thought Leader, and Innovator in Data Protection and Inclusivity at CKC Cares. ~ A softer side to AI & Technology about #shadowAI in the office and why employers should embrace #artificialintelligence instead of trying to limit ways employees access #generativetechnologies. It has been a pleasure getting to know CJ over the past couple of months. She's brilliant and I'd recommend taking a listen to our The HR Gazette conversation. CJ was a speaker at the recent #MKAISummit along with Kristian Mackie, Giancarlo Erra, Marc Tooth, Alex Hughes, Al Kingsley, Jordan Legg, Andy Paul, Iman Hussain, James Hems BEM, Georgina Hodgkinson, Storm Rae, Felicia Rickards, Verity Gough, David Lay, and Neil Linford-Relph, CJ will also be speaking at the #WycombeAISummit at Buckinghamshire New University in Feb along with Dr Ali Raza Nemati (CMgr FCMI, CHRP, CTP, CSHCM, CLDP, CPPAP, CTCL ,CIFE, CPOH), Jo Stansfield, Dr Ashwin Mehta MBA FLPI, Toby Harris, Mike O'Flynn, Dani Saadu, and Shweta Kelkar. The link to the episode will be in the comments.

𝐀𝐈 + 𝐇𝐑: 𝐋𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐨𝐧𝐬 & 𝐓𝐞𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 David, Creelman Research, and I have been delivering AI workshops for leaders and HR departments since 2021, even before the transformative launch of ChatGPT. 𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐞 𝐨𝐛𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠? 𝐖𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐡𝐨𝐮𝐥𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐟𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐞𝐟𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐭𝐬? We will be sharing insights from our courses and discussions in the coming days. 💡To get us started, here are two insights: 1. For most organizations, the most important area of focus is building their AI capability 2. HR’s expertise related to skill development and change management are more important than ever ❓ 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐢𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐨𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐛𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐭𝐬 𝐀𝐈 𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬? 

🌟 I'm thrilled to be featured in CHRO Daily's latest article, "49 Innovative Approaches to Foster Employee Engagement and Development" In this piece, I share a strategy close to my heart: Skip-Level Check-Ins. By connecting directly with team members beyond your immediate direct reports, skip-level check-ins open a unique window into how work happens across the organization. More importantly, they build trust, foster belonging, and strengthen engagement by showing employees at all levels they are truly heard and valued. For leaders, the benefits are equally impactful: ✅ Gain deeper insights into your teams ✅ Make more informed decisions ✅ Cultivate a culture of transparency and care I’m proud to contribute this perspective alongside other inspiring leaders featured in this article. I always appreciate learning new ways to engage, empower, and support our people. It truly takes a village. 👉 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/g_2JzNiS #EmployeeEngagement #LeadershipDevelopment #CHRO #HR Featured

#HRTechTrends2025 Get ready to explore the 10 biggest HR Tech Trends of 2025! 👨💼💻📊 We’re excited to release our Premier Guide 📔 “HR Tech Trends 2025: Tech Predictions and Expert Insights to Redefine HR and Workforce Dynamics,” featuring expert opinions 🧑💻 from the best in the industry: ☑ Edie Goldberg, Ph.D., President, E. L. Goldberg & Associates and Chair, SHRM Foundation ☑ Dave Ulrich, Rensis Likert Professor, Ross School of Business and Partner, The RBL Group ☑ Bill Banham, Editor and Publisher, The HR Gazette ☑ Dirk Jonker, Founder & CEO, Crunchr Seal HR Tech success 🤖 and bring a new shift in HR 🤝 while delivering game-changing business results. Get your copy of the Premier Guide: https://lnkd.in/d4cVy2E3   #HRTechTrends #AIAgents #BlendedWorkforce #HRTechStrategy #HRTechInnovation #HRInnovators #HRSoftware #HRProductSuccess #HRTech #TechExpert #ExpertInsights #ExpertOpinion

Thanks to everyone involved in the Disrupt Manchester relaunch! I'll be back in Manchester Jan 19th-21st for my first The Learning Network board meeting with Tom McDowall, Katerina Vourlakos, Steph C., Polly Watt, David Hayden and Emily Decker plus I'll be scoping out venues for the next #DisruptHRManchester event before dashing down to join James Cumming, Carl Hinett, Jamie Keeling, Nitin Sharma☝️, Symon H. and the DisruptHR Birmingham community for a meetup! DM me if you'd like to meet up!

The latest Disrupt London talks, presented at the Culture Pioneers Forum and Awards 2024 by HRZone, are now available to view! View talks by: * Deborah Hartung https://lnkd.in/ehS5jpQc * Karen Dobres https://lnkd.in/eW2gpauf * Jamie Keeling https://lnkd.in/eUuQVaDn * Judith Germain https://lnkd.in/eerngF89 * Adam Bird https://lnkd.in/e65ykTFR * Debra Corey https://lnkd.in/ea_nMsFr * James Sharrod, MBA https://lnkd.in/eWChB5br * Kellie J Plummer (FCIPD) https://lnkd.in/eKV8c-Rr * Jenny Johnstone https://lnkd.in/eXV3JpAR * Jackye Clayton ♕ https://lnkd.in/esaK3rM5 Thanks again to our partners including Neocase, Cronofy, The HR Gazette, My Staff Shop and FIDELLO, INC. cc: Becky Norman, Bill Banham, Martin Horlington, Rachel White, Duncan Ledger, Jennifer McClure, Verity Gough, David Cartlidge, Akvile Peckyte, Steve Foulger, James Hems BEM, James Cumming, David Liddle, Ray'n Terry, Laura Overton, Bruce Daisley, Perry Timms, ⭐ Evelina Dzimanaviciute, Thom Dennis, Joanne Lockwood, Ritika Wadhwa, Shakil Butt (FCIPD, FCCA), Paul Gray