Best Benoit Hardy Vallée Podcasts (2024)

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The Human Aspect of AI: Behavioral and Organizational Implications 38:30

12M ago38:30

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Sebastian Krakowski is an Assistant Professor at the Stockholm School of Economics (House of Innovation) and a Digital Fellow at the Stanford Digital Economy Lab. In this enlightening discussion between Benoit Hardy-Vallee and Sebastian Krakowski, the conversation delves into the role of AI in addressing information overload and flawed reasoning. K…

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From Lateral Moves to Strategic Placement: Internal Mobility and Labor Markets 35:31

1y ago35:31

35:31

In our latest episode, we had a fascinating conversation with JR Keller, an Associate Professor of Human Resource Studies at Cornell University's School of Industrial & Labor Relations (ILR). Our chat revolved around the importance of having the right people in the right positions at the right time within organizations. Traditionally, companies hav…

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The Dynamics of Team Performance: Insights for Leaders and Managers 37:08

1y ago37:08

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In this episode of Abrupt Future, Benoit interviews Dr. Hayden J. R. Woodley, an Assistant Professor of Organizational Behaviour at Western University's Ivey Business School. Dr. Woodley highlights the importance of understanding the distinction between a group and a team in the workplace and advocates for independent brainstorming before collabora…

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Achieving Fairness in Algorithmic Decision Making in HR 29:08

1+ y ago29:08

29:08

Join us on this episode as we dive into the complex world of algorithmic fairness in HR with Manish Raghavan, Assistant Professor of Information Technology at the MIT Sloan School of Management. Discover the challenges and opportunities of using algorithms to make decisions about people, and learn about the importance of preventing algorithms from …

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ChatGPT and Beyond: Navigating the New Era of Generative AI 28:44

1+ y ago28:44

28:44

Alex Tamkin, a PhD student at Stanford University and generative AI specialist, discusses the new era of pre-trained foundation models in AI. Unlike traditional machine learning models trained for specific tasks, these models such as ChatGPT are exposed to a wider range of knowledge from text, images, antibodies, or DNA sequences. This allows for h…

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From Cognition to Innovation: The Power of Building on the Knowledge of Others 38:01

1+ y ago38:01

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Professor Ann Majchrzak of the USC Marshall School of Business stresses the importance of innovation in addressing difficult societal challenges and the role of diverse perspectives in finding new solutions. She emphasizes the need for a radical rethinking of innovation and the inclusion of multiple viewpoints to solve complex problems. Majchrzak p…

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The Role of Assessments in Talent Management 45:40

1+ y ago45:40

45:40

Sarah Linkletter is COO at EPSI, a firm it specializes in human resources, talent assessment and consulting services, and a Ph.D student at the University Of Ottawa where she also teaches organizational leadership and assessment. Assessment is a broad term that refers to the evaluation of individuals or groups based on certain criteria. Intelligenc…

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COVID-19 and the Elevated Status of HR: Insights from Senior HR Leaders 31:50

1+ y ago31:50

31:50

In this episode of Abrupt Future, Professor David Collings discusses the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on talent management and the role of human resources (HR) in organizations. Pr/ Collings suggests that the pandemic has presented an opportunity for HR to elevate its status within organizations, as it was central to addressing the human crisis …

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Introducing Not a Token Hire, a Knockri Podcast. My interview with Maaz Rana and reflections on diversity, inclusion, AI and the metaverse. 35:56

1+ y ago35:56

35:56

Earlier this year, I had the pleasure of speaking with Maaz Rana, co-founder and chief operating officer at Knockri. We talk about my experience with DEI and “how I became a white person.” (I promise it makes sense). We also discuss Web 3.0, the metaverse, and if it has a real value proposition in work. More content at abruptfuture.com Connect with…

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33 - On Product Management in HR & Employee Experience, a conversation with Jonathon Hensley 30:26

1+ y ago30:26

30:26

On Product Management in HR & Employee Experience, a conversation with Jonathon Hensley, CEO of Emerge Interactive What is alignment and why it is so important Why many digital initiatives fail How to define an effective product strategy that bridges the execution gap Managing executive stakeholders and expectations Aligning outcomes and constraine…

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32 - On the new compensation experience - a conversation with Matthew Kopko 23:19

2y ago23:19

23:19

A conversation with Matthew Kopko, Vice President of Public policy at DailyPay What is On-Demand Pay ? What problems is it solving? Will that make the bi-weekly payroll cycle a relic of the past? What is the impact of on-demand pay for workers? For employers? Any other stakeholders? Did the pandemic changed attitude toward pay or payroll? What have…

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31 - On business ecosystems, organisations and talent - a conversation with Roland Deiser 33:29

2+ y ago33:29

33:29

A conversation with Roland Deiser, Executive Chairman at Center for the Future of Organization, Drucker School of Management (https://futureorg.org/) what is an ecosystem the impact of ecosystems on organisations the challenges of ecosystems; leadership, agility, talent and operating systems Industry dynamics Technology and ecosytems --- Send in a …

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30 - On meaning and leadership - a conversation with Stephen de Groot 35:17

2+ y ago35:17

35:17

Stephen de Groot is President & Co-Founder of Brivia and a leadership expert. The Great Resignation - challenges and opportunities The biggest killers of morale and the burnout epidemics Getting better at tackling change Advice for people who start a leadership role and for remote leadership Brivia consulting: https://briviaconsulting.com/ Stephen …

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29 - 10 things I learned about the “Future Of Work That Happened Faster Than We Thought” 17:42

2+ y ago17:42

17:42

In April 2020, I started this podcast to think through the different workforce, HR and organisational impacts of the global shift to remote work. The idea of remote working wasn’t new to me, but this was different though—a new global experiment. Now everyone was working remotely, regardless of role or work preference, and that brings a lot of quest…

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28 - On the possible futures of work and leadership - a conversation with Dustin W. Seale 41:42

2+ y ago41:42

41:42

Dustin W. Seale is a partner in Heidrick & Struggles’ London office and managing partner of Heidrick Consulting in Europe. He focuses on CEO and board advisory, specifically on improving leadership and talent, and transforming organizations through culture https://www.heidrick.com/en/people/s/dustin_seale Topic covered: 4 different scenarios for wh…

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27 - On the evolution of Diversity and Inclusion, a conversation with Priya Radia 16:47

2+ y ago16:47

16:47

A conversation with Priya Radia, D&I Management Consultant at Included How was Included created? What is “Inclusion 3.0” Do we still need to convince leaders that inclusion and diversity are worth achieving, or are we past the “business case for D&I”? How do clients start to improve the diversity of the workforce and the inclusiveness of their cult…

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26 - On the Future of HR Shared Services, a conversation with Emma Leonis 39:15

2+ y ago39:15

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In this episode, Benoit Hardy-Vallee talks with Emma Leonis, Executive Director of HR Transformation at LACE Partners. She leads LACE’s thought leadership into the future of HR service delivery and operating models, with recent reports including ‘The Future of HR Shared Services: Becoming People Experience and Solutions Experts’ and ‘HR on the Offe…

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25 - On Communication, Conflict and Compassion at work - A conversation with Liz Kislik 36:00

3y ago36:00

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In this episode, Benoit Hardy-Vallee talks to Liz Kislik. She is a management consultant, executive coach, author, and an expert in leadership, management, culture and so much more. Approaching conflict meaningfully and dealing with conflict avoidance. The dynamic of conflict and conflict resolution in a remote environment. Advice on returning to t…

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24 - On HR Operating Models - A conversation with Nalin Rajaure 32:06

3y ago32:06

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***We are very proud to announce that Abrupt Future was ranked no. 9 on that list of "Top Workforce Management Podcasts You Must Follow in 2021" by Feedspot*** In this episode, Benoit Hardy-Vallee talks with Nalin Rajaure, Director at OrgVantage. What is an HR operating model The evolution of HR operating models and org design How enterprise should…

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23 - On the Evolution of Remote Work - A conversation with Iwo Szapar 33:48

3y ago33:48

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***We are very proud to announce that Abrupt Future was ranked no. 9 on that list of "Top Workforce Management Podcasts You Must Follow in 2021" by Feedspot*** In this episode, Benoit Hardy-Vallee talks to Iwo Szapar – Remote work Advocate and CEO at Remote-how. Topics covered - The story of Remote-How - How Remote-How helped its client during the …

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22 - On Recruiting in the age of Googlisation - A conversation with Ira Wolfe 42:21

3y ago42:21

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In this episode, Benoit Hardy-Vallee talks to Ira S Wolfe - President at Poised for the Future Company, Founder of Success Performance Solutions, and a popular presenter at SHRM and business conferences. He has authored 6 books, including the latest “Recruiting in the age of googlisation.” - see https://www.irawolfe.com/recruiting-googlization/ AQ …

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21 - On business automation - A conversation with Richard Schnitzel 30:02

3y ago30:02

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The kind of task or activities that tend to be automated Where should leaders start "Authenticious" Automation How people react to automation How to handle concerns about automation How automation technology will evolve · Richard Schnitzel: Website LMH9RO4Ee4r7kiuzy0QD --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/abruptfuture/message More content…

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20- On military leadership, resilience and thinking, an interview with Richard Lawrence 35:50

3y ago35:50

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On military leadership, resilience and thinking, an interview with Richard Lawrence, 04/12,2021 While serving in the military, Richard was posted in Northern Island, Iran, and Afghanistan. Post leaving the Army, he sought ways to bring his experience and knowledge to the business. He married his military experience and business knowledge into one a…

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19 - On the Future of Meeting - A conversation with James Kelley 36:21

3y ago36:21

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James Kelley is the CEO & Co-Founder of qChange, a real-time end-to-end Leader Experience Solution that prompts, measures, grows, and predicts leader success in Microsoft Teams. In August 2020, the first product - Leader Experience (LX) was launched in Microsoft Teams. LX is a low-touch high-impact solution that improves leadership development with…

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18 - On Frontline Worker Experience - A conversation with Jordan Boesch 20:14

3y ago20:14

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Jordan Boesch is the CEO and Founder of 7shifts, a labor-management platform used by about 16,000 restaurants across North America. 7shifts allows restaurants to control labor, manage staff, manage compliance issues, and keep staff engagement high by providing a mobile app to the employees. Starting out as a side hustle, eventually, 7shifts made en…

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17 - On Skills for Success (That No One Taught You), a conversation with Mark A. Herschberg 46:44

3y ago46:44

46:44

Mark A. Herschberg is the author of The Career Toolkit, Essential Skills for Success That No One Taught You. From tracking criminals and terrorists on the dark web to creating marketplaces and new authentication systems, Mark has spent his career launching and developing new ventures at startups and Fortune 500s and in academia. He helped to start …

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16 - On the rise of On-demand Workers and the Future of Work, a conversation with Jeff Wald 37:28

3+ y ago37:28

37:28

A conversation with Jeff Wald, Founder of Work Market (now an ADP company). Jeff has founded several other technology companies including Spinback (eventually sold to Salesforce). He is an active angel investor and startup advisor, as well as serving on numerous public and private Boards of Directors. Jeff is the author of The End of Jobs: The Rise…

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15 - On Talent Acquisition Technology, Candidate Experience and Nurturing Talent - A conversation with Graham Thornton 33:10

3+ y ago33:10

33:10

A conversation with Graham Thornton, CEO of Change State and Podcast host at the Changing State of Talent Acquisition. The evolution of Talent Acquisition - where were we 10 years ago? What was it like to apply for a job, what kind of technology were TA leaders using? How do employers today stand out to attract top talent? The importance of marketi…

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14 - On the skills of the future - a conversation with Diana Rivera and Joshua Zachariah 39:59

3+ y ago39:59

39:59

A conversation with 2 of the authors of a new research report on how labour market could evolve by 2030. Context and drivers behind the “Ahead by a Decade” research (https://brookfieldinstitute.ca/ahead-by-a-century-employment-in-2030/) Occupations that are forecast to change Which skills are foundational for the workforce of the future --- Send in…

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13- On the social and economic impact of telework during lockdown, a conversation with Pr. Murtaza Haider 40:16

3+ y ago40:16

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In May, the Urban Analytics institute released a research report on “Telework during COVID-19 lockdown in Canada” that analyzes the prevalence of work from home (telework) and its impact on transportation and real estate in urban context The magnitude of telework during COVID-19 lockdown Why was telework not more common beforehand, even if technolo…

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12 - On leadership, coaching and resilience, a conversation with Shonna Waters 26:59

4y ago26:59

26:59

A conversation with Shonna Waters, VP Behavioral Science, Professor, Author, Certified Leadership Coach at BetterUp. · How BetterUp uses behavioral science to help employees and organizations to grow · Why resilience is increasingly important for organizations · How to build resilient organizations and resilient leaders · How coaching improves resi…

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11 - On VR Learning and Soft Skills, a conversation with Imran Mouna 29:36

4y ago29:36

29:36

A conversation with Imran Mouna, Co-founder of InStage, a company who develop VR software to rapidly improve soft skills. · Background on launching InStage · How to you use VR in learning · The benefits for VR learning · When is VR most effective for learners vs. when it is not · The impact of the COVID19 crisis on VR · What inStage is working on ·…

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10 - On AI in Hiring and Racism in Canada, a conversation with Maaz Rana and Maurice Forbes 34:23

4y ago34:23

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A conversation with Maaz Rana, co-founder & COO, and Maurice Forbes, HR Solutions Consultant, at Knockri (https://www.knockri.com/) Knockri is an AI skills-based assessment tool, that helps reduce unconscious bias and shortlists the best fit job candidates to interview, during the early screening process of hiring How AI systems can figure who shou…

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09 - On Digital Nomads, a conversation with Dave Cook 30:45

4y ago30:45

30:45

A conversation with Dave Cook – PhD Researcher, Anthropology, UCL (University College London). What are “digital nomads” and what Dave learned about them in his 7-year research on remote work and digital nomads The typical path, entry point or background in this way of living and working The use of "disciplining practices to manage work/leisure bou…

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08 - On Employee Experience Management, a conversation with Dr. Benjamin Granger 29:32

4y ago29:32

29:32

A conversation with Dr. Benjamin Granger, Sr. Principal | XM Catalyst XM Institute at SAP Qualtrics. Definition and clarifications on Employee Experience (EX) and Experience Management (XM) How can HR leaders embrace XM in HR and avoid the “ad-hoc employee surveying or disjointed EX efforts” What is instrumental to manage the Working-From-Home Empl…

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07 - On Asynchronous Communication, a conversation with Amir Salihefendić 28:40

4y ago28:40

28:40

A conversation with Amir Salihefendić, Founder and CEO of Doist. (https://doist.com) The backstory – how Amir came with Doist, what the experience is like for the user How to balance synchronous and asynchronous communication Upside and downside of async Suggestions on adopting async for an organization that is not used to it Creating a culture and…

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06 - On Imagination Work and Online Design Thinking, a conversation with Mariano Suarez-Battan 29:26

4y ago29:26

29:26

A conversation Mariano Suarez-Battan, CEO or MURAL. The nature of imagination work The story and use of MURAL Remote vs in-person imagination work Best practices for online creative work and collaboration Online imagination work and asynchronous communication The new normal and the future of imagination work --- Send in a voice message: https://anc…

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05 - On the Economics, Management and Psychology of Distributed Work, a conversation with Laurel Farrer 29:47

4y ago29:47

29:47

A conversation with Laurel Farrer CEO of Distribute Consulting, Founder of the Remote Work Association and a Writer for Forbes magazine and other business publications The economic impact of virtual jobs and how can it benefits cities, communities and economies The benefits of remote work for organizations Guidelines to establishing a virtual opera…

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04 - On The 2020 State of Remote Work Survey, a conversation with Hailley Griffis 25:35

4y ago25:35

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A conversation with Hailley Griffis, Head of Public Relations at Buffer, a fully distributed organization of 85 people living and working in 15 countries around the world, as well as co-host of the MakeWorkWork podcast. For the last few years, Buffer publishes a State of Remote Work Research report (https://lp.buffer.com/state-of-remote-work-2020).…

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03 - On Relationships within Remote Organizations, a conversation with Andreas Eckhardt 22:10

4y ago22:10

22:10

With Pr. Dr. Andreas Eckhardt, Professor of Human Resource Management at the German Graduate School of Management and Law (GGS), an expert in Digital Transformation in HR Management and on the Adoption, Diffusion, and Use Of Information Systems. Organizations that succeed in establishing remote working practices The challenges faced by remote worke…

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02 - On Generational Attitudes Toward Remote Work, a conversation with Giselle Kovary 30:44

4y ago30:44

30:44

How the rapid, forced virtualization of work is received by the different generations at workGenerations and the use of technology at workThe leadership behaviours that are needed to effectively lead a virtual teamThe virtual team’s challenges that can impact engagement and how to overcome themWhat “followers” should do to better support and enable…

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01 - On Distributed Work and Personality, a conversation with Dr. Laura Hambley 25:42

4y ago25:42

25:42

A conversation with Laura Hambley from Work EvOHlution.Topics covered: What “distributed work” is The biggest myths about distributed work Personality and distributed work Self-management in work from home What should managers be doing to better manage their teams--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/abruptfuture/message More content at ab…

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