We're Only Human

New Data on Employee Mental Health, Business Impact, and Employee Perception

"According to their Director of DEI and Mental Health, they've reduced short-term disability claims related to mental health by 20%, and they've reduced relapse and recurrence by more than 50%." 
Doug Berkowitz - SVP Operations - LifeSpeak
We're Only Human -- Episode 134
In the last few years, employee mental health has become a priority for more employers than ever before. And yet the data indicate that while employers are trying to make positive changes, they aren't really being felt by the workforce nearly as much as employers would like.
In this episode of We're Only Human, Ben talks with Doug Berkowitz from LifeSpeak about some new research that dives deep into what employees want from their companies, including specifics on types of mental health support, what aspects are most important, and how it will impact their performance and retention. 
Bottom line: it's time to for employers to take the topic of mental health and wellbeing seriously if they want to attract and retain a high-performing workforce. 
To see the full research report, check out the link in the show notes below. 
Links
Check out the Employer Mental Health Report Card 
Learn more about LifeSpeak
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Mythbusting AI in Talent Acquisition on We’re Only Human

The days of a recruiter having to really remember or jot down different iterations, skills, synonyms, acronyms... Those days are gone. We are constantly learning based off of the resumes that we're parsing. 
Terry Bustamante, DaXtra Technologies
 
We're Only Human -- Episode 133
 
Back in December, Ben and over 100 other business leaders and technology providers attended the HR Tech Connect Summit in Jacksonville, FL. At the event, one key session was called Mythbusting AI for HR, and it dove into the specific areas where myths abound because of misinformation or lack of insight into algorithm-based technologies. 
Today's conversation with Terry from DaXtra, recorded live on site during the HR Tech Connect Summit, dives into mythbusting AI specifically around hiring, giving ideas about how AI can increase the number of candidates available for a role, drive diversity and limit bias, and so much  more. 
Links: 
Interested in checking out what DaXtra is doing? Here is how they are supporting employers: https://www.daxtra.com/solutions-for/corporates-2/ 
Connect with Terry on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/terrybustamantebusdev/ 
Learn more about the HR Tech Connect Summit: https://hrtechconnectsummit.com/ 
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Top Concerns for HR in 2022 on We’re Only Human

"Many employees these days may feel disconnected from their jobs or the company culture as a whole."
Ralf Hofmann, Managing Partner & Co-Founder, Drake Star
 
We're Only Human -- Episode 132
 
One of the things that makes us all better is hearing from people outside of our bubble. In this episode, Ben talks with Ralf Hofmann, an investor and business leader that helps with funding and business deals across the HR technology industry. They dive into some of the things that are top of mind for this business leader, such as the inclusion of artificial intelligence into HR operations, the need to consider virtual and remote employees when making decisions, and more. 
But Ben also asks a hard question towards the end: should HR, talent, and learning professionals be looking at the company behind the technology, not just the software, when making a purchasing decision? 
Check out this conversation to hear Ralf's answer and other trends his firm is watching for the coming year. 
 
Show notes and links:
Check out the previous episode on HR's role in cybersecurity: https://onlyhumanshow.com/e/owning-hrs-cybersecurity-responsibilities-with-erika-lance-on-were-only-human/
Learn more about Drake Star: http://drakestar.com
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Creating a Vibrant Performance Process: Insights from Two Chief People Officers

"We all want to be seen, heard, and recognized."
Abby Hamilton, Chief People Officer, LiveIntent
 
We're Only Human -- Episode 131
 
When it comes to performance processes at most companies, the expected outcomes are compliance and completion. But in this episode, Ben talks with Shane Metcalf of 15Five and Abby Hamilton of LiveIntent to understand what it takes to create not just a process, but a true culture of performance within an organization.
Shane and Abby share ideas, insights, and suggestions that every employer can leverage to create a better and more equitable performance process. 
 
Resources: 
Check out the HR Superstars podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hr-superstars/id1551858336 
Connect with Shane on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shane-metcalf-55620213/ 
Connect with Abby on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abbyhamilton/ 
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Stop Avoiding AI and Embrace Human Experiences on We‘re Only Human

"We collect three to 4 billion talent signals in the platform. That number is so large that if you were to spread it out over each second, it's 30 years of data. It's a crazy large number, but machine learning can look at that and in a millisecond find the patterns that you're looking for and apply it to what you want in a heartbeat." 
Cliff Jurkiewicz, VP Global Strategy at Phenom
 
We're Only Human -- Episode 130
 
Join Phenom's Industry-first AI Day at http://ai.phenom.com
 
Artificial intelligence is polarizing. It's either going to save us all or destroy life as we know it. 
 
Okay, that's a bit tongue in cheek, but you know what I mean. The headlines paint one picture, but users (especially in HR and recruiting) are seeing incredible value. And that includes not just admins but employees and candidates as well. Put simply, AI can create amazing, personalized experiences .
In this episode, Ben speaks with Cliff Jurkiewicz, VP of Global Strategy at Phenom, about the use of AI technology by some notable brands like Southwest Airlines to create better experiences for candidates. In addition, they dive into some of the basics of how AI works. Most importantly, though, they tease the new AI Day that Phenom is hosting on December 9th, 2021. It's a limited seating virtual event with some BIG announcements. You won't want to miss this if you plan on hiring or retaining employees in the coming year. 
 
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Why Not Risk Hiring Someone Amazing? Featuring Peter Sursi of the FBI on We‘re Only Human

"And as I have these conversations with hiring managers and my peer executives, I often ask them things like, 'Who is the best person that works with you that comes from a non-traditional background--would you take more of them?'
And of course the answer is always yes. You can! You can do that. And why not risk the possibility of getting somebody amazing?"
Peter Sursi, Talent Executive, Federal Bureau of Investigation
 
We're Only Human -- Episode 129
 
In today's talent market, employers need to be willing to flex, change, and iterate. "The way we've always done it" was always a poor strategy, but today it could be crippling. 
In this episode of the podcast, Ben talks with Peter Sursi, a talent executive with the FBI. Peter's belief is that employers should open up their hiring to nontraditional backgrounds. This not only supports diversity efforts, but it also helps to diversify talent pipelines and create a more rich and varied set of skills that your organization can tap into. 
Listen to Peter's passionate plea for companies and hiring leaders, and take him up on the challenge to "risk getting someone amazing" into your next hiring funnel. 
 
Links and Show Notes
Connect with Peter on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/petersursi/ 
This episode is a replay from our 2021 State of Hiring in Today's Talent Market event. To hear the entire event and get 3.0 HRCI/SHRM credits, get the free replay on demand here: https://lhra.io/hire21 
Check out our new research on The Great Reprioritization: https://lhra.io/blog/data-preview-the-great-resignation-nope-its-the-great-reprioritization-new-research/ 

Leading Organizational Change at Siemens with Manuela Brede on We‘re Only Human

"No one likes leaving the comfort zone, but change forces you to leave your comfort zone, your known area. That is also an aspect of why it's important to start early because you also need to transport the vision for why you change, why you transform things, because if people don't understand why things are changing and what is the greater strategy, they will find it even harder to change themselves and their behavior." 
Manuela Brede, Senior Consultant Transformation & Change Management at Siemens
We're Only Human -- Episode 128
 
Changing workplace technology, practices, or almost any factor in the employee experience is guaranteed to create friction. Why? Because humans are inherently drawn to stability. New data from Lighthouse Research & Advisory shows that while all employees don't want remote work, many of those that have it want to keep it. 
Today's discussion with Manuela Brede of Siemens dives into change, change management, organizational transformation, and more. With a robust background of insights into how human and organizational behavior integrate, listeners will quickly pick up on key ideas to help communicate and reinforce change of all types. 
 
Thank you to the team at IBM for connecting us with Manuela. IBM is doing tremendous work with organizational strategy and transformation for organizations like UnitedHealth Group, Takeda Pharmaceuticals, PayPal, and more. https://www.ibm.com/about/transform-your-work/ 
 
Show notes: 
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Talent Intelligence and Compensation with Salary.com‘s CEO on We‘re Only Human

As we provide, billions and billions of data points of pay, job descriptions, skills, information about the organization, information about people... We have all this data and talent intelligence is an emerging super category.
Kent Plunkett, CEO, Salary.com
 
We're Only Human -- Episode 127
 
Today, more than ever, compensation is a priority for business leaders in fast-moving organizations. Not sure that's true? Try mentioning pay equity or competitive job offers and see what comes up. 
In this episode, Ben interviews Kent Plunkett, CEO of Salary.com, about the company's priorities today. A key item on that agenda? The rise of Talent Intelligence as a category of AI-enabled talent technologies that drive better people and business outcomes. 
 
Connect with the Salary.com team: http://salary.com/