People and Performance Podcast
The People and Performance Podcast offers insights into the strategic competencies, behaviors, and results needed to increase the performance of employees. From attraction and recruitment through onboarding and measuring all the way to succession planning, each episode will take a deep dive into the stages of workforce planning you need to master in order to guarantee long-term success in a rapidly changing world of work. Hosted by Chris Bjorling, Bill Banham and others, each interview is around 15-20 minutes and supported by super impressive guest industry experts.
Episodes
91 episodes
Culture Pioneers and Immersive Mentoring
Today’s leaders must navigate uncertainty and act with clarity. What worked yesterday may not work tomorrow, and future success requires innovation, decisive action, and the ability to influence change. Bill is joined by
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Season 13
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Episode 2
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13:20
The Big Challenges Facing Leaders
Welcome to a brand new season of the People and Performance Podcast! In this episode, we consider some of the greatest challenges facing leaders today when it comes to attracting and keeping high-performing talent.Joining
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Season 13
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Episode 1
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17:53
What Does it Mean to be a T-shaped HR Professional?
Welcome to another episode of the People and Performance Podcast. Our guest today is Dr Dieter Veldsman, Chief Scientist: HR and OD at AIHR (Academy to Innovate HR). Listen as we...
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Season 12
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Episode 8
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11:17
Recognizing and Rewarding Employee Performance
In this episode, we welcome Tara Furiani to the show. Combining a razor-sharp wit with over two decades of expertise in the people business, Tara fuses scholarly depth with battle-tested e...
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Season 12
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Episode 7
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12:26
The Big Employee Motivators
In this episode, we focus on employee motivation and its connection with performance levels. Our guest today is Paul Yoachum, co-founder & Managing Partner at
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Season 12
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Episode 6
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12:37
Challenges Admin and HR Staff Can Better Tackle Together
Welcome to another People and Performance episode. Our guest today is Natalie Massey, Operations Manager at The Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory and former Ar...
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Season 12
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Episode 5
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8:44
High Performance in the Security Sector
In this episode, we discuss ways to maximize performance in the security sector. Our guest today is Sarah Hayes, HR Director at Securitas UK and Co-founder and Director at Run...
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Season 12
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Episode 4
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How a Shorter Work Week Can Create Higher Employee Performance
In an era where burnout, ‘quiet quitting’ and work-life balance have permeated the conversation around employment, how can employers stand out? The implementation of a shorter work week, says today's guest, is the most equitable way...
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Season 12
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Episode 3
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14:06
How AI is Changing the HR Tech Stack
In this episode, Bill Banham and Chris Bjorling are joined by Tim Whitley, Director of HR Technology at Oklahoma State University. Tim is passionate about harnessing technology...
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Season 12
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Episode 2
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12:20
ATD 2024 and New Seasons of the Podcast
In this episode, we preview seasons 12 to 14 of the People and Performance Podcast plus we talk about the ATD Conference in New Orleans. Listen and Chris<...
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Season 12
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Episode 1
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11:11
Building a High-Performance Culture
In this episode, we talk about flexible working, remote employees and Obstacles to building a company culture based on high-performance.The guest is Bryan Adams, CEO & Founder o...
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Season 11
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Episode 8
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17:16
Workplace Gender Equality and the Living Wage
In this episode, we discuss gender equality, the living wage and more.Our guest today is Deborah Borg, Chief Human Resources and D&I Officer at International Flavors & Fragr...
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Season 11
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Episode 7
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11:54
International Women's Day Special
Happy International Women's Day! Today is dedicated to celebrating accomplishments of women, and marks a call to action for accelerating gender parity. Around the world, groups unite to celebrate women's achievements or advocate for gender equa...
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Season 11
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Episode 6
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14:05
Employee Appreciation
Today is Employee Appreciation Day! The holiday started to appear in workplace calendars around 1995 and has since grown into a well-loved tradition. Its creation is credited to Dr. Bob Nelson in collaboration with his company, Workman Publishi...
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Season 11
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Episode 5
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16:46
Maintaining Employee Performance While Navigating a Polycrisis
Our guest this time is Joshua Siegal a multi-time Head of People for some of Canada’s most successful scale-up tech companies. He’s currently operating as a Fractional Chief People Officer, Advisor, Investor, and Speaker, empowering organizatio...
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Season 11
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Episode 4
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19:38
How to Source and Hire High-Performers
In this episode, we consider how to source and hire high-performers. Our guest today is Shally Steckerl, Principal Consultant and Founderat The Sourcing Institute. Shally is a globally r...
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Season 11
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Episode 3
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17:44
How Better DEI Programs Create Higher Performance
The numbers consistently show that a diverse workforce, supported by rigorous DEI policies, can unleash a myriad of benefits. It has the power to revolutionize an organization's performance, drive innovation, enhance decision-making, and ultima...
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Season 11
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Episode 2
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Leadership Development Tips
In this episode of the People and Performance Podcast, we hear from Dr. Sue Haywood, President and Owner at Human Resource Blueprints Ltd and Associate Professor, Organizational Behaviour at...
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Season 11
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Episode 1
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15:21
The Power of People Data
In this episode of the People and Performance Podcast, we discuss what organizations often miss in their approach to leveraging data when making resource decisions around people and culture. Our guest this time is
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Season 10
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Episode 5
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15:44
Workplace Values and Leadership Development
In this episode of the People and Performance Podcast, we welcome Brian Hughes, the former VP of Human Resources at First Onsite onto the show to discuss leadership development and...
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Season 10
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Episode 4
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18:31
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Inspiring Constructive Change
Chris and Bill are joined this time by Craig Weber, author of the best-selling book, "Conversational Capacity: The Secret To Building Successful Teams That Perform When The Pressure Is On" ...
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Season 10
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Episode 3
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13:51
Is Burnout the Biggest Threat to High Performance?
In episode two of season 10, we hear from Jacob Morgan, a multiple best-selling author, TED and keynote speaker, professionally trained futurist, and the international best-selling author ...
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Season 10
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Episode 2
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15:28
Season Ten Intro Featuring Jacob Morgan, Sue Haywood, Craig Weber and More
In the first episode of season 10, Chris Bjorling and Bill Banham look ahead to the latest season and offer up sound bites from a bunch of awesome new guests including:Jacob Morgan, Keynote & TED Speaker, Futurist, and Host o...
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Season 10
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Episode 1
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11:22
What Gets in the Way of Employee Learning and Development?
In this episode of the People and Performance show, we consider ways HR, L&d pros, and leaders can support a culture of continuous learning and development. Listen too, as we tackle some of the common obstacles that can block a successful L...
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Season 9
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Episode 8
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