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HR Unplugged

BambooHR

Business

Frequency: 1 episode/11d. Total Eps: 100

HR Unplugged is a show for HR and business leaders unafraid to ask the tough questions needed to tackle the competing challenges posed by today’s complex global economy. Each highly interactive episode will feature unfiltered conversations with HR professionals answering the most pressing questions in people leadership — including many sent in by listeners like you. Whether you’re seeking to re-engage your workers, navigate social justice issues, or simply learn the secrets to competitive pay — if you care about your people, you’ll find a home in our community.

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A Better Way to Improve Performance (That Doesn’t Include a PIP)

Episode 59

Tuesday, September 17, 2024 • Duration 42:08

How effective is a personal improvement plan (PIP) really?

PIPs have a bad rap, with some people seeing them as a formality before the inevitable firing. But they can be an invaluable tool in helping to raise and nurture performance across an organization if you get them right. 58% of people on average see an improvement after getting a PIP. But with such a huge percentage of people seeing poor results, how do you make sure your PIP approach is successful?

Anita Grantham and Vanessa Brulotte dive into the tricky world of PIPs and performance management in this episode. They explore how we can reframe the purpose and perception of PIPs in an organization, how to manage performance effectively, and the common pitfalls to avoid. We hear why context and communication are key and why PIPs should be a two-way street, with clear expectations of leaders and a more collaborative approach to working toward goals.

Key moments:

Why PIPs sometimes fail
Different approaches to performance improvement
How to set the right expectations for both teammates and leaders
Ways to maintain momentum in personal development
What leaders can do to make sure improvement plans are a success
Alternatives and things you should do before using a PIP
How to deal with leaders who don’t want to improve performance

Key links:

Subscribe to HR Unplugged Series: https://www.bamboohr.com/resources/podcasts/hr-unplugged/
Join HR Heroes Slack Community: https://join.slack.com/t/hrheroesworkspace/shared_invite/zt-21ad3f1r8-dkWC2EdmyhxUAHw9cGLdQw/
Bamboo HR Homepage: https://www.bamboohr.com/

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How HR Can Help Leaders Uplevel the Skill Set of Their Employees to Increase Retention

Episode 58

Tuesday, September 3, 2024 • Duration 29:47

Did you know that 45% of employees say they’re more likely to stay in a role if they get training opportunities? And yet, training and development for employees isn’t always a priority for managers. Sometimes it’s seen as unnecessary, low-priority, or simply too costly. So what can HR leaders do to help managers prioritize a culture of learning?

In this episode of HR Unplugged, we explore the vital role of training in not only enhancing skills and job satisfaction, but also improving retention and hiring across the organization. Throughout the episode, Anita and Vanessa explore ways HR can collaborate with leaders to create impactful training programs and how to identify the most worthwhile opportunities for training.

We also cover how to foster a culture of continuous learning, training opportunities for HR leaders, and how to implement training with a low budget.

Key moments:

Why learning and development is so important for businesses and employees
How HR can help managers identify training opportunities
Balancing individual career goals with business goals
How to encourage a culture of continuous learning
Ideas for training with a low budget
Training opportunities for HR leaders
How to build a talent development program

Key links:

Subscribe to HR Unplugged Series: https://www.bamboohr.com/resources/podcasts/hr-unplugged/
Join HR Heroes Slack Community: https://join.slack.com/t/hrheroesworkspace/shared_invite/zt-21ad3f1r8-dkWC2EdmyhxUAHw9cGLdQw/
Bamboo HR Homepage: https://www.bamboohr.com/

Sharing Your Compensation Philosophy in the Interview Process—How, When, and Why

Episode 49

Tuesday, June 11, 2024 • Duration 32:31

A clear compensation philosophy steers HR and recruitment teams onto the right path when it comes to setting pay according to job responsibilities, pay transparency, and tackling any pay equity issues that might be hiding under the surface.

In this episode of HR Unplugged, Vanessa and Anita chat with John Baldino, President of Humareso, live from Transform 2024 in Vegas. With over 30 years of HR experience, John delves into the importance of having a compensation philosophy, sharing insights on using data, addressing pay equity, and setting crystal clear job expectations.

He shares top-tier advice for HR teams, including smaller teams and solo HR professionals, on common pitfalls to avoid within your compensation policies. We hear why clear, up-to-date job descriptions (not job titles) should be the key focus of your compensation philosophy, plus how to find and solve equal pay issues in the workplace.

Key moments:

Why a clear compensation philosophy is crucial
How to navigate compensation data
Why job descriptions are vital to get right
Descriptions and Compensation
Addressing pay equity issues
Understanding the value of work when setting compensation
Should you be transparent about pay?
Why you should avoid over-extending

Key links:

Subscribe to HR Unplugged Series: https://www.bamboohr.com/resources/podcasts/hr-unplugged/
Join HR Heroes Slack Community: https://join.slack.com/t/hrheroesworkspace/shared_invite/zt-21ad3f1r8-dkWC2EdmyhxUAHw9cGLdQw
Bamboo HR Homepage: https://www.bamboohr.com/
Connect with John on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnbaldinohr/

How to Build a Better Relationship between HR and Finance

Episode 48

Tuesday, June 4, 2024 • Duration 31:18

HR may not always swim in the same waters as finance, but there are plenty of benefits to building a good working relationship between the two teams.

In this episode of HR Unplugged, we welcomed BambooHR’s Chief Financial Officer, Justin Judd, to share the perspective of a finance team leader working closely with HR. Justin is a big believer that HR and finance teaming up pays dividends to the wider business and individual team members.

Hear him explain the benefits, how a team partnership can help to minimize conflict and solve problems faster, and what to do if your teams aren’t aligned on the same goals.

Key moments:

Tips for building a relationship between finance and HR
How to prioritize it and what to do if some team leaders don’t want to
The benefits of HR and finance working together
Why communication between teams should be constant
How to deal with conflict between teams
How operations can get in alignment with HR and finance

Key links:

Subscribe to HR Unplugged Series: https://www.bamboohr.com/resources/podcasts/hr-unplugged/
Join HR Heroes Slack Community: https://join.slack.com/t/hrheroesworkspace/shared_invite/zt-21ad3f1r8-dkWC2EdmyhxUAHw9cGLdQw
Bamboo HR Homepage: https://www.bamboohr.com/
Connect with Justin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justin-judd-48b0a08/

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How to Build Your HR Tech Stack

Episode 47

Tuesday, May 21, 2024 • Duration 29:10

Modern tech tools can make managing HR more efficient and solve common pain points for HR teams. But how do you decide what tech you really need?

Each HR team has different needs and priorities, but building an efficient tech stack is a game-changer for modern HR teams. With the right tools, you can save time and energy, leaving your team free to focus on the things you’re best at – building and maintaining relationships for the good of the wider business.

If you’re new to building a tech stack, you might be wondering where to start. Or, if you already have one in place but it’s not working as well as you’d hope, how to streamline things.

In this episode, BambooHR’s Head of HR, Anita Grantham sits down with Lauren Nathanson, VP of People Operations at Axios, to talk about what really needs to be in your tech stack. We discuss how you can get started, which tool types to prioritize, how to make decisions based on company goals and pain points, and how to refine an existing tech stack.

Key moments:

The biggest challenges to building a tech stack
The first step for building a tech stack
How to prioritize what problems to solve first
Aligning your tech stack to business strategies
Consolidating your existing tech stack
What every HR team needs
Metrics to measure with tech tools
How to get the timing right
How to manage your tech stack as a large vs. small HR team

Key links:

Subscribe to HR Unplugged Series: https://www.bamboohr.com/resources/podcasts/hr-unplugged/
Join HR Heroes Slack Community: https://join.slack.com/t/hrheroesworkspace/shared_invite/zt-21ad3f1r8-dkWC2EdmyhxUAHw9cGLdQw/
Bamboo HR Homepage: https://www.bamboohr.com/

How to Hire Your Second HR Employee (And Beyond)

Episode 46

Tuesday, May 7, 2024 • Duration 28:48

Is it time to scale your HR team? Deciding when and how to scale the HR department can be a delicate task. Who do you hire? What role should your second HR person play? How do you scale in a small or large company?

If these questions are on your mind, then this episode is for you. BambooHR’s Head of HR, Anita Grantham, and HR Business Partner, Vanessa Brulotte, sit down to explore the best practices for making your next HR hire.

They explain why you should always start with a solid strategy that reflects the company’s mission and values, how to decide what type of role to hire for next, and the best ways to scale your team effectively.

Key moments:

Why you need a solid strategy to scale your HR team
How to decide what type of role to hire for next
Why you should consider retention and employee experience in your strategy
Why scaling your HR team is good for the overall company
How teams should scale
Advice for small companies looking to grow their HR teams

Key links:

Subscribe to HR Unplugged Series: https://www.bamboohr.com/resources/podcasts/hr-unplugged/
Join HR Heroes Slack Community: https://join.slack.com/t/hrheroesworkspace/shared_invite/zt-21ad3f1r8-dkWC2EdmyhxUAHw9cGLdQw/
Bamboo HR Homepage: https://www.bamboohr.com/

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How to Prioritize Your Relationship with the CEO as an HR Leader

Episode 45

Tuesday, April 23, 2024 • Duration 19:23

When CEOs team up with their HR leaders, it can only mean good things for the wider business. It means a more strategic recruitment drive, better performance management, and more alignment on company goals.

In this episode of HR Unplugged, Vanessa Brulotte and Anita Grantham sat down with Sam Devyver, the CEO of EasyLlama, live from Vegas at the Transform 2024 event to talk about how to make that all-important relationship happen.

Sam shares his take as a CEO who works closely with HR professionals on how to build that relationship, mistakes to avoid, and the benefits of integrating HR into other business functions.

Key moments:

Why a close working relationship between HR and CEOs is important
The benefits of HR being aligned on business initiatives
Sam explains his experience as a CEO working closely with HR
Advice for CEOs and HR leaders to build that relationship
Why trust is key
Sam’s advice on bringing HR into different areas of the business

Key links:

Subscribe to HR Unplugged Series: https://www.bamboohr.com/resources/podcasts/hr-unplugged/
Join HR Heroes Slack Community: https://join.slack.com/t/hrheroesworkspace/shared_invite/zt-21ad3f1r8-dkWC2EdmyhxUAHw9cGLdQw/
Bamboo HR Homepage: https://www.bamboohr.com/
Connect with Sam on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samueldevyver/

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How to Let People Go—A Guide for HR

Episode 44

Tuesday, April 16, 2024 • Duration 33:29

Firings and layoffs are never an enjoyable part of HR or leadership. But it’s important that there’s a robust process in place to manage the transition and it’s handled with compassion.

In this episode of HR Unplugged, our Head of HR, Anita Grantham and HR Business Partner, Vanessa Brulotte, discuss how to manage firings and layoffs in the right way. We discuss the best practices, do’s and don’ts, and how to build a process that protects the company and provides the best chance of the employee parting on good terms.

We dive into some of the common questions on how to handle a contract termination, who should be in that meeting, when to hold these meetings, and whether you should offer to be a reference for the person in question.

Key moments:

Dos and don’ts of layoffs and firings
Why you should have a detailed process in place
How to break the news of firing or layoffs to employees
How to tie your process to your company mission
What to do in the event of a crisis
How to reassure remaining employees

Key links:

Subscribe to HR Unplugged Series: https://www.bamboohr.com/resources/podcasts/hr-unplugged/
Join HR Heroes Slack Community: https://join.slack.com/t/hrheroesworkspace/shared_invite/zt-21ad3f1r8-dkWC2EdmyhxUAHw9cGLdQw
Bamboo HR Homepage: https://www.bamboohr.com/

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The State of Compensation Part 2—New Data and How Companies Should Respond

Episode 43

Tuesday, April 2, 2024 • Duration 30:38

How do you compensate team members fairly so that they’re happy and don’t start looking elsewhere?

In this episode of HR Unplugged, we welcomed back Alex Bertin, BambooHR’s Head of Total Rewards, to talk more about compensation and benefits strategies. Alex sits down with our Head of HR, Anita Grantham, to discuss when leaders should talk to employees about compensation, how to build efficient pay processes, pay transparency, and more.

Alex and Anita also tackle the debate on whether on-site workers should be paid more than remote workers and how to assess compensation based on business impact.

Key moments:

What the data on compensation levels says
How often should leaders bring up compensation with their team
Why leaders need to build and understand the compensation process
The debate on pay transparency
Should on-site workers be paid more than remote employees?
How to assess the impact of a role/employee on the business

Key links:

Subscribe to HR Unplugged Series: https://www.bamboohr.com/resources/podcasts/hr-unplugged/
Join HR Heroes Slack Community: https://join.slack.com/t/hrheroesworkspace/shared_invite/zt-21ad3f1r8-dkWC2EdmyhxUAHw9cGLdQw
Bamboo HR Homepage: https://www.bamboohr.com/

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How to Nail the Interview—Hiring the Right Employees with the Right Interview Questions and Scoring

Episode 42

Tuesday, March 19, 2024 • Duration 30:07

Recruitment is always a tricky part of HR, but there are ways to be more strategic in your approach to ensure a high quality of hire.

In this episode, we welcomed Casey Bailey, Head of People at Deel, to talk about recruitment and interviewing strategies. Casey and Anita Grantham break down their favorite interview questions to ask, how to decide which questions to prioritize, and how to approach different types of interviews.

Casey explains how you don’t always need a formal applicant tracking system, but you probably need a scorecard to measure the suitability of candidates for a role. We also look at how interviews for internal and external candidates may differ.

Key moments:

How to decide what interview questions to ask
How many interviews should we conduct while recruiting?
Managing your applicant tracking system
How to hire internal vs. external candidates
Mistakes that hiring managers often make

Key links:

Subscribe to HR Unplugged Series: https://www.bamboohr.com/resources/podcasts/hr-unplugged/
Join HR Heroes Slack Community: https://join.slack.com/t/hrheroesworkspace/shared_invite/zt-21ad3f1r8-dkWC2EdmyhxUAHw9cGLdQw
Bamboo HR Homepage: https://www.bamboohr.com/
Connect with Casey on LinkedIn

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