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HR Data Labs podcastSeason Recap and PredictionsSend us a textAs Season 9 of HR Data Labs comes to a close, join David and Dwight for a reflective look back at the season’s episodes, guess, and key topics. They revisit their predictions from the Season 8 finale, evaluate hits and misses on trends like AI adoption and expected DEI shifts. Finally, they peer into the future, offering bold new predictions for what HR professionals can expect regarding financial strategies, AI integration, and the evolving landscape of HR data and analytics. [0:00] IntroductionWelcome, David and Dwight!Today’s Topic: Seaso...2025-06-2630 min
HR Data Labs podcastMichael Gomez - The Secret Sauce to Better Employee EngagementSend us a textMichael Gomez, CHRO at Tasty Restaurant Group, joins us this episode to discuss what drives employee engagement and the steps organizations can take to boost their own employees’ engagement. [0:00] IntroductionWelcome, Michael!Today’s Topic: The Secret to Better Employee Engagement[3:21] What’s the “secret sauce” for better employee engagement?Understanding the interdependency of various systems within an organizationHow to build trust within an organization[8:30] How to create more engagement within an organizationWhy employee feedback is a powerful tool for driving engagementOffering employees meaningful benefits that won’t...2025-05-2731 min
HR Data Labs podcastMike Ohata – Leadership and Building a Resilient WorkforceSend us a textMichael Ohata, leadership coach and former Big Four partner, joins us this episode to discuss building a resilient workforce through better talent management. He addresses the shortcomings of many organizations’ outdated talent management models, offers ideas for improvement, and speculates on how AI could enhance talent management.[0:00] Introduction· Welcome, Mike!· Today’s Topic: Leadership and Building a Resilient Workforce [5:26] What are the primary shortcomings of traditional talent management frameworks?· Current talent management models are 25 years old· The pandemic highlighted an already outdated system [1...2025-05-0133 min
HR Data Labs podcastChristopher CJ Gross - Overcoming Class Bias in the WorkplaceSend us a textChristopher “CJ” Gross, CEO of Jabbar HR Solutions, CEO and Founder of Ascension Worldwide, and author, joins us this episode to discuss key takeaways from his book, What’s Your ZIP Code Story? CJ shares how our backgrounds shape workplace interactions, techniques for navigating difficult conversations, and practical approaches to addressing class bias in professional settings. [0:00] IntroductionWelcome, CJ!Today’s Topic: Understanding and Overcoming Class Bias in the Workplace[6:55] What inspired CJ to write his book?Where to begin when discussing class in the workplaceUnderstanding that it’s human to...2025-04-2442 min
HR Data Labs podcastSalary.com's Senior Consultants - Predictions for HR and Comp in 2025Send us a textIn this very special episode, we bring together Salary.com’s top compensation experts for a fascinating roundtable discussion. Featuring insights from our senior consultants Courtney LeCompte (Director of Consulting Sales), Eric McMillan (VP of Compensation Consulting), Garry Straker (VP of Compensation Consulting), Angela Bailey (VP of Compensation Consulting), Greg Wolf (Managing Principal), and hosted by Dwight Brown (VP of Compensation Consulting) and David Turetsky (VP of Consulting), we dive into our reflections on 2024 and our predictions for the future of HR in 2025. [0:00] IntroductionWelcome, Salary.com Sen...2025-01-0946 min
HR Data Labs podcastSeason Recap and PredictionsSend us a textAs Season 8 of HR Data Labs comes to a close, David Turetsky and Dwight Brown reflect on the season’s episodes, guests, and key topics. They also revisit their predictions from the Season 7 finale and posit some new predictions for the future of HR.[0:00] IntroductionWelcome, David and Dwight!Today’s Topic: Season 8 Recap[6:01] Looking back at Season 8’s major topics and themesAI’s ubiquity across industriesNormalizing discussion about emotional intelligence and employee wellbeing[18:09] Reviewing predictions made in the Season 7 finaleDid companie...2024-12-1936 min
HR Data Labs podcastSeason Recap - A Look Back and a Look AheadSend us a textSummary:As Season 7 of HR Data Labs comes to a close, David and Dwight take a look back at its episodes, guests, and key takeaways. They also revisit their predictions from last season and put forth some new predictions for the future of HR. Chapters:[0:00 - 7:31] IntroductionWelcome, David and Dwight!Today’s Topic: Season 7 Recap[7:32 - 22:42] Looking back at Season 7’s major topics and themesCommon themes from the season’s episodesHow HR technology has changed over ti...2024-08-1543 min
HR Data Labs podcastNYCA Spring Panel - Tackling the New Complexities of Compensation PlanningSend us a textSummary:This episode is a recording of panel discussion that took place during the recent NYCA event in which Sean Luitjens, General Manager of total rewards analytics at Visier, Jackie Rubin, Associate Director of talent and rewards at Willis Towers Watson, and K.C. Weinraub, VP of total rewards at eHealth, answer questions posed by our very own David Turetsky. In this episode, Sean, Jackie, and KC talk about the past, present, and future world of pay and tackling the new complexities of compensation p...2024-06-271h 03
HR Data Labs podcastDiscussing the Current State of Compensation - ADP MOTM 2024 Expert PanelSend us a textDuring ADP Meeting of the Minds 2024, David led a panel discussion about the current and future state of Compensation. He was joined by Demetrice Saulsberry, Sr. HRIS Manager at Trulite Glass & Aluminum Solutions, Garrett Valencia, Total Rewards & Payroll Manager at BSH Home Appliances Corporation, and Lyndsey Benson, VP of HR at Steve Madden. In this episode, David and the panel of experts discuss some of the present day issues that Compensation practitioners face, upcoming events in 2024 that will impact the world of HR, and how future technologies could help HR t...2024-04-1854 min
HR Data Labs podcastSeason Recap - Predictions for the Future of HRSend us a textSummary:As Season 6 of HR Data Labs comes to a close, David and Dwight take a look back at its episodes, guests, and key takeaways. They also revisit their predictions from last season and put forth some new predictions for the future of HR. Chapters:[0:00 - 5:51] IntroductionWelcome, David and Dwight!Today’s Topic: Season 6 Recap[5:52 - 15:26] Looking back at Season 6Revisiting episodes, topics, and common themesKey takeaways from Season 6[15:27 - 24:30] Looking forward to Season 7Training, job...2024-02-0840 min
HR Data Labs podcastDavid Turetsky and Katie Stukowski - HR Tech 2023 - Pay Trends Dominating 2024Send us a textSummary:The HR Technology Conference 2023 was held in Las Vegas, Nevada in October 2023 and our very own David Turetsky and Katie Stukowski presented on the pay trends that will dominate 2024. In recent years, the landscape of pay practices has undergone significant transformations. From employee demands for greater pay transparency and equity, to the growing importance of accurate job descriptions and skills assessments, to the unpredictable twists of a volatile economy, HR teams are adapting at lightning speed. This session will review anticipated pay trends f...2024-01-2356 min
HR Data Labs podcastSalary.com's Senior Consultants - HR and Comp Predictions for 2024Send us a textSummary:This is a special episode featuring a roundtable discussion that includes the following Senior Consultants from Salary.com: Greg Wolf the Managing Principal of Salary.com's Consulting Practice, Rebecca Gorman a Principal of Compensation Consulting, Courtney LeCompte a VP of Compensation Consulting, Garry Straker a VP of Compensation Consulting, Eric McMillan a VP of Compensation Consulting, and Mara Marino a Senior Compensation Consultant. In this episode, Salary.com’s Senior Consultants join David and Dwight for a roundtable discussion where each shares their predictions for 2024. 2023-10-2643 min
HR Data Labs podcastShayne Halls - How to Harness the Power of AI for Better DEI ProcessesSend us a textSummary:Shayne Halls is the CEO of Manifested Dreams, a company that provides corporate DEI and career consulting services with a focus on AI integration and AI-enhanced strategies. He has over 15 years of experience as a DEI specialist, and he has been a champion of AI integration into HR processes. He is also the author of multiple e-books, including Inclusivity 2.0: How AI is Accelerating the DEI Movement. In this episode, Shayne talks about AI’s impact on DEI and how to use AI for better DEI and HR...2023-09-1442 min
HR Data Labs podcastKatherine Boardman - How Remote Work Works in Today's EnvironmentSend us a textSummary:Katherine Boardman is the Chief People Officer at BlueConic, a customer data platform that helps companies connect with their customers and promote their growth and transformation. Katherine leverages her 20+ years of experience to develop programs and processes that promote organizations’ unique cultures. In this episode, Katherine talks about remote work and how some companies have crafted it for their employees’ benefit. Chapters:[0:00 - 5:06] IntroductionWelcome, Katherine!Today’s Topic: How Remote Work Works in Today’s Environmen...2023-09-0737 min
HR Data Labs podcastLaurie Robinson - Burton Snowboards’ Journey into Pay TransparencySend us a textSummary:Laurie Robinson is the People and Culture Strategist for Burton Snowboards, who recently dove into planning and developing a company-wide pay transparency strategy. Laurie has already seen how this move has pushed the company toward a more diverse employee base and how it has set Burton up as a pioneer in the world of snowboarding. In this episode, Laurie talks about her how Burton Snowboards’ commitment to pay transparency has helped build a diverse company and set the tone for the sport of snowboarding at large. 2023-08-3134 min
Tzarich Iyun — A Podcast from Yeshivat OraytaWhy Is Gemara So Central to Orthodox Jewish Life? with Rabbi Yehuda Turetsky [Gemara, Part 1]The study of Gemara dominates the daily schedule of most yeshivot. Beyond yeshiva, Daf Yomi has become an international phenomenon with people taking time out of their daily schedules to study a page of Talmud. What is Gemara learning all about? Why is it prioritized over the study of Jewish thought or Tanakh? In this episode, Rav David Silverstein is joined by Rabbi Yehuda Turetsky of Yeshivat Sha'alvim to discuss these questions as well as address the different learning methodologies used to convey the profundity of Gemara learning.Rabbi Yehuda Turetsky serves as a Ram at Yeshivat...2023-08-271h 03
HR Data Labs podcastSteve Brink and David Turetsky - WorldatWork 2023 - What to Expect When Hiring an HR ConsultantSend us a textSummary:This past June at the WorldatWork Conference, Steve Brink, President and Chief Revenue Officer at uFlexRewards, and our very own David Turetsky led a presentation that focused on working with HR consultants. Sometimes, you’re presented with an HR problem that needs to be solved much sooner than later—there’s not time to hire and onboard a new team and you find yourself looking externally for help. With such a wide array of options, it’s important to know what to expect and which questions to ask when loo...2023-08-2456 min
HR Data Labs podcastJackie Ferguson - Creating an Opening in the DEI Conversation for Late AdoptersSend us a textSummary:Jackie Ferguson is a certified diversity executive and the Co-founder and VP of Content and Programming at The Diversity Movement. She is also the author of The Inclusive Language Handbook: A Guide to Better Communication and Transformational Leadership. Inc. magazine named Jackie to their 2023 Inc. Female Founders 200 list which comprises the 200 women leaders across America who are “shaping the world into a better place.” In this episode, Jackie talks about some of the challenges companies might face when adopting new DEI practices and how they can succe...2023-08-1740 min
HR Data Labs podcastGarry Straker and David Turetsky - SHRM 2023 - Avoiding Unintended Consequences of Pay TransparencySend us a textSummary:This past June, Garry Straker, Senior Compensation Consultant and Salary.com, and our very own David Turetsky led a presentation focusing on pay transparency at the SHRM23 conference in Las Vegas. With pay transparency already a reality for some states and an inevitability for others, many HR professionals see benefits of it and also have concerns about some of its possible consequences. In this recorded session, Garry and David dive into it all: pay transparency “pros”, “cons”, how to prepare for it, and how to make the most of it. 2023-08-1056 min
HR Data Labs podcastDavid Turetsky and Dwight Brown - Season 5 Recap - Where We've Been and Where We're GoingSend us a textSummary:As Season five of HR Data Labs comes to a close, David and Dwight take a look back at its episodes, its guests, and some key takeaways. They revisit their predictions from last seasons and bring some new predictions for the future of HR (and AI?) to the table. Chapters:[0:00 - 5:53] IntroductionWelcome, …David and Dwight!Today’s Topic: Season 5 Recap[5:54 - 14:53] Looking back at Season 5Revisiting episodes, topics, and common themesKey takeaways from Seasons 5[14:54 - 25...2023-06-2938 min
HR Data Labs podcastMartine Kalaw - Leveraging Data to Plan Scalable DEI ProgramsSend us a textSummary:Martine Kalaw is the CEO and Founder of Martine Kalaw Enterprises, a boutique firm that supports Human Resources professionals and helps them make DEI accessible in their workplaces. Martine has over 10 years of experience working with Fortune 500 companies and is the author of Illegal Among Us: A Stateless Woman’s Quest for Citizenship and The ABC's of Diversity: A Manager's Guide to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in the New Workplace.In this episode, Martine talks about why DEI is inevitable and how you can leverage data to...2023-06-2237 min
HR Data Labs podcastDr. Jonathan Ashong-Lamptey - Using Evidence-Based Decisions to Make Workplaces More InclusiveSend us a textSummary:Back in the late 2000s, Dr. Jonathan Ashong-Lamptey was working as a Chartered Accountant (i.e., a CPA) in the UK. Attending Barack Obama’s inauguration in 2009 inspired Dr. Jonathan, and when Obama then appeared on the cover Accountancy magazine, he knew he had to open it up and get to reading. An article inside titled “It Does Matter if You’re Black or White” caught his eye, and set him on a path to quit his job and pursue a PhD from the London School of Economics with the...2023-06-1542 min
HR Data Labs podcastPartha Neog - The Critical Role of Employee Engagement for Growing CompaniesSend us a textSummary:Partha Neog is the founder and CEO of Vantage Circle, an employee engagement and employee benefits platform. Partha began his career as an engineer working in telecom, but after the turn of the century he decided that it was time to start something of his own. In 2010, Partha founded Vantage Circle and has since grown it to a company of over 200 employees that operates in over 100 countries. In this episode, Partha talks about the critical role employee engagement plays for a growing company. ...2023-06-0827 min
HR Data Labs podcastSteve Kolnick and Ken Clemens - 2023 ADP Pro Summit ConversationsSend us a textSummary:In this episode, we have back-to-back interviews with Steve Kolnick and Ken Clemens from ADP Pro Summit 2023! First up, we talk to Steve, the VP of Global Partnerships with G-P. Then we talk to Ken, a consultant with Salary.com who works with current and prospective customers to solve their specific business problems. In this episode, Steve talks about the rise of the modern-day hybrid workforce and how some companies are accommodating (and even fostering) their remote workers. Then, Ken dives into why and how job d...2023-06-0132 min
HR Data Labs podcastSophie Wyne - How Human Resources Can Do More With LessSend us a textSummary:Sophie Wyne is the Co-founder and CEO of Ariglad, a ticket and issue management software that uses AI to auto-triage employees’ HR-related messages. Though she has experience working in various industries, it was her time working in cybersecurity that ultimately inspired her to launch Ariglad in 2020. In this episode, Sophie tackles the big question of the moment: with increasing restrictions and limitations placed on HR teams, how can they continue to perform and possibly even improve? In other words, how can HR do more with less? 2023-05-2534 min
HR Data Labs podcastNeena Kovuru and Joe Kvidera - HR Tech 2022 Series - Attracting and Retaining Top TalentSend us a textSummary:This is our series finale as we wrap up our interviews from HR Tech '22 with a back-to-back, two-part episode! First, we’ll be hearing from Neena Kovuru, VP of HR Strategy and Technologies at UKG. Then, we’ll be hearing from Joe Kvidera who at the time was the VP of Sales at Lucy AI, an AI-powered knowledge platform. In this episode, Neena first walks us through what it means to be an employer of choice and what companies can do to become one, and then...2023-05-1835 min
HR Data Labs podcastZack Johnson - HR Tech 2022 Series - New Players Entering the HR Technology SectorSend us a textSummary:Zack Johnson is the VP of Embedded Solutions and the GM of Strategic Solutions and Partnerships at Visier, a leading company in people analytics. While attending HR Tech '22, David was able to catch up with Zack and ask him about some takeaways from both the conference and the previous year in HR analytics. In this episode, Zack talks about how people’s increasing obsession with work is introducing new players to the HR space and how this trend might shape the future of the industry. 2023-05-1123 min
HR Data Labs podcastDavid Turetsky - ADP MOTM 2023 - Pay Transparency's Benefits and ChallengesSend us a textSummary:ADP’s Meeting of the Minds was held in Atlanta, GA in March 2023 and our very own David Turetsky led a session about pay transparency. With an increasing number of states adopting pay transparency legislation, it’s important for companies to not only recognize that pay transparency is now being treated more seriously than ever but also prepare for its adoption. In this episode, David talks about the rise of pay transparency legislation, the challenges it presents to organizations, and how to prepare for it. 2023-05-0457 min
HR Data Labs podcastRep. Josh Cutler and Rep. Brandy Fluker Oakley - Bill H.1849 and How Everyone Benefits From Pay TransparencySend us a textSummary:On February 16, 2023, Representatives John S. Cutler and Brandy Fluker Oakley brought Bill H.1849 to the Massachusetts House with goal of enforcing salary range transparency for companies and organizations across the state. Like other states’ pay transparency legislation, Bill H.1849 serves as a stepping stone toward more honest and fair hiring practices that most often save both the companies and candidates involved time and money while encouraging greater pay equity.In this episode, Representatives Cutler and Fluker Oakley discuss the proven benefits of salary range transparency. 2023-04-2728 min
HR Data Labs podcastMark Hanson - HR Tech 2022 Series - Re-Skilling Employees in a Competitive Labor MarketSend us a textSummary:Mark Hanson is the VP of Strategy with Lightcast (formerly Emsi Burning Glass), a company whose ultimate goal is to connect individuals with the right skills and right jobs in the right places. Throughout his career, Mark has worked as Associate Director of Talent Acquisition at UnitedHealth Group and as Adjunct Professor at Bethel University. In this episode, Mark talks about how companies can leverage their employees’s skills in a tight labor market, and why 2023 might be the year of the CHRO. 2023-04-2024 min