Next Practices Weekly – Détails, épisodes et analyse

In this recent Next Practices Weekly session, Paulo Pisano, Chief People Officer at Booking.com, shares how one of the world’s largest travel platforms is revolutionizing its talent acquisition and management strategies using people analytics. Joining i4cp hosts Thomas Stone, Senior Research Analyst, and Lorrie Lykins, Managing Editor & VP of Research, Paulo discusses how the company refines employee experience, fosters a strong company culture, and implements a skills-based approach to workforce planning using analytics.

in this session:

• People analytics in action: Discover how Booking.com uses data to inform talent strategies and manage its workforce across a global, hybrid environment.
• Strengthening culture with data: Learn how people analytics plays a key role in enhancing Booking.com’s employee experience and fostering a cohesive culture.
• A 360-degree view of employee experience: Understand how data insights shape talent management strategies and create a comprehensive view of employee engagement.
• Future-proofing talent strategies: Get practical advice from Paulo Pisano on integrating data analytics into your HR strategies to navigate shifting market demands.

Don’t miss this session full of actionable insights from a leading global HR executive.

To ensure open discussion, Next Practices Weekly events are exclusively for HR practitioners. Vendors and consultants are not permitted to attend.

i4cp's Next Practices Weekly recently hosted an enlightening session with Zachry Corporation, a 2024 Next Practice Award finalist. The event featured insights from Zachry's Jason Westenskow, VP of Human Resources, Abel Esquivel Luna, HR Field Director, and Eli Embleton, Learning and Development Lead, who shared their innovative approach to overcoming language barriers within their organization.

The conversation focused on Zachry Corporation's "FUNctional Spanish" program, an initiative designed to bridge the communication gap between English-speaking and Spanish-speaking employees. The program includes instructional videos, language partners, and immersive retreats aimed at building functional Spanish skills. The discussion highlighted the program's origins, its implementation, and its impact on creating a psychologically safe and inclusive environment for all employees.

Key topics of discussion:

• Bridging the Language Gap: Zachary details how their "FUNctional Spanish" program addresses the communication barriers and aims to provide inclusivity and respect. 

• Dedication to Employee Engagement: With a focus on inclusion, Zachry has enabled employees from all language backgrounds to advance more easily, enhancing engagement and overall job satisfaction. 

• Making Cultural Integration a Priority: How incorporating cultural elements like games and traditions help foster a shared cultural experience, strengthening team cohesion and belonging. 

• Creating Safe Work Environments: Zachry shares examples of how improved communication reduces safety risks, highlighting how their programs contribute to fewer incidents and a safer workplace 

This Next Practices Weekly session provided a comprehensive look at how Zachry Corporation's "FUNctional Spanish" program is driving inclusivity and engagement through innovative language training. By breaking down language barriers and creating a culture of belonging, Zachry has set a powerful example for other organizations.

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The Next Practices Weekly call series has become a well-attended and wide-ranging discussion for HR leaders each Thursday at 11am ET / 8am PT. On this week's call, Pat Murakami, i4cp Senior Director, Member Services, and i4cp Senior Research Analyst Tom Stone, were joined by special guests Michael Killingsworth, Head of Learning for U.S. Personal Banking, and Allison Stiefken, Director of Learning Program Execution (USPB) at Citi.

Links to resources shared on the call:

• Upcoming i4cp virtual events
• i4cp's Next Practices Now conference
• Information on i4cp Membership
• Case Study (i4cp members only): Leveraging the Power of Agile Through Learning Transformation

To ensure open discussion, this event is exclusively for HR practitioners. Vendors and consultants are not permitted.

The Next Practices Weekly call series has become a well-attended and wide-ranging discussion for HR leaders each Thursday at 11am ET / 8am PT. On this week's call, i4cp's Eric Davis and Nina Holtsberry, along with Jacqui Robertson, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer at Cleveland Clinic, facilitated a conversation with special guest Vanessa Lewerentz, Chief Inclusion Officer at BMO, and member of i4cp's Chief Diversity Officer Board.

Links to resources shared on the call:

• Upcoming i4cp virtual events
• i4cp's Next Practices Now conference
• Information on i4cp Membership
• i4cp’s Brief: Resetting DE&I (members only)

To ensure open discussion, this event is exclusively for HR practitioners. Vendors and consultants are not permitted to attend.

The Next Practices Weekly call series has become a well-attended and wide-ranging discussion for HR leaders each Thursday at 11am ET / 8am PT. On this week's call, Lorrie Lykins, i4cp's Vice President, Research and Executive Editor, and i4cp Senior Research Analyst Tom Stone, were joined by special guest Bob Toohey, Executive Vice President and CHRO at Allstate.

Links to resources shared on the call:

• Upcoming i4cp virtual events
• i4cp's Next Practices Now conference
• Information on i4cp Membership
• Article at Fortune: "Allstate cut half its office space after adopting flexible work. Job applications soared 23%, with large increases among women and people of color"

The Next Practices Weekly call series has become a well-attended and wide-ranging discussion for HR leaders each Thursday at 11am ET / 8am PT. On this week's call, i4cp Senior Research Analysts Katheryn Brekken and Tom Stone were joined by special guest Rob Cross, Senior Vice President of Research at i4cp to discuss his research on "Creating Enterprise Leadership: How Top Quartile Leaders Collaborate."

The Next Practices Weekly call series has become a well-attended and wide-ranging discussion for HR leaders each Thursday at 11am ET / 8am PT. On this week's call, i4cp's CEO and Co-founder Kevin Oakes and i4cp Senior Research Analyst Tom Stone were joined by special guest Elliott Masie, CEO and Founder of MASIE Learning. Together they discussed highlights from the 2024 i4cp Next Practices Now Conference, which was held March 26-28, in Scottsdale, Arizona. They shared insights from the conference on topics including:

• The evolution of HR
• The relationship between HR and the CEO and Board of Directors
• HR and AI
• Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility
• Team Effectiveness
• Culture and Leadership
• … and more!

They also shared the winners of the 2024 i4cp Next Practice Award winners which were first revealed at the conference. To submit for next year's awards, see here.

For more details and resources shared during the call, visit the offiical i4cp event archive.

The Next Practices Weekly call series has become a well-attended and wide-ranging discussion for HR leaders each Thursday at 11am ET / 8am PT. On this week's call, i4cp's Managing Director, Communities & Partnerships, Carrie Bevis, and Senior Research Analyst, Tom Stone, facilitated a conversation with special guest Hortense le Gentil, a globally renowned executive leadership coach, speaker, and author.

The Next Practices Weekly call series has become a well-attended and wide-ranging discussion for HR leaders each Thursday at 11am ET / 8am PT.

On this week's call, i4cp's Chief Research Officer, Kevin Martin, and Senior Research Analyst, Tom Stone, facilitated a conversation with special guest Diane Gherson, former CHRO at IBM, and now Member, Board of Directors at Kraft Heinz, Centivo, and TechWolf.

The Next Practices Weekly call series has become a well-attended and wide-ranging discussion for HR leaders each Thursday at 11am ET / 8am PT. On this week's call, i4cp's Marshall Bergmann, VP of Advisory Services, and Tom Stone, Senior Research Analyst, facilitated a conversation with special guests Lori Frasier, Chief People Officer, and Janie Lee, Senior Manager of Strategy Initiatives, at Pax8.